Join Us
Holy Name Province of the Order of Friars Minor is an evangelical and missionary fraternity called to minister in the eastern United States and abroad. Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, we are disciples of Christ who seek to bring the Gospel into the everyday experience of all people through popular preaching, teaching, and pastoral leadership. We foster Christian discipleship by collaborating with those whom we serve and by standing in solidarity with all people especially the alienated, the immigrant, and the poor. Our friars serve in colleges, urban ministry centers, parishes, social ministries, and overseas missions.
Are you being called to be a Franciscan?
The Franciscan friars choose to live simple lifestyle in community. It is a life of prayer and service to the church and the world, modeled on the life of St. Francis of Assisi. We take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Consult the information below to find out about our admission process and about programs of initial formation.
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Contact our Vocation Director |
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The first step in seeking admission to the Franciscan Order is to contact our Vocation Office.
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News of the Vocation Ministry |
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Insight and Wisdom - the Franciscan Vocation Ministry's quarterly publication principally for men discerning a vocation as a Franciscan Friar in the Holy Name Province.
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Meet our Student Friars |
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Learn about the backgrounds of our men currently in formation. They are in Holy Name's postulant, novitiate and post-novitiate programs.
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How do I Become a Friar? |
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We have a series of guidelines outlined in Who can be a Franciscan Friar.
The Program of Initial Formation is a gradual process of personal, spiritual, and ministerial development. During Initial Formation, a candidate is helped to develop his personal character and theological understanding so he will be able to live and work effectively with other men as a Franciscan friar in service to the Church.
There are three stages of Initial Formation. Read more »
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Upcoming Events |
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Come and See Weekend at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston
December 5-7, 2008
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Franciscan Experience Weekend (FEW) at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston
January 16-18, 2009
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Come and See Weekend at Holy Name College in Silver Spring, MD
February 13-15, 2009
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Life as a Franciscan Friar |
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Hear what friars have to say. What drew them to our way of life? What have been their experiences as Franciscans? What keeps them energized and enthusiastic about their ministries?
Read Friar Stories »
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