The Conventual Franciscans hosted a ‘Come and See’ weekend from November 9 to 10 at Saint Bonaventure Friary in Chicago. This was an opportunity for young men interested in discerning a religious vocation to see the daily life of the Conventual Franciscan friars.
The community gathered for Mass and prayers throughout the weekend. The postulants shared their vocation stories and everyone enjoyed plenty of fraternal time, including a visit to Navy Pier.
Another ‘Come and See’ weekend is scheduled for December 6 to 8. This weekend will be held at Marytown in Libertyville, Illinois.
If you are interested in learning more about vocation discernment, please visit our Vocations page. There are videos, podcast episodes, a flipbook, and contact information for our Vocation Directors.
Almighty God,
give us the grace to do for You alone
what we know You want us to do,
and always to
FOLLOW IN THE FOOTPRINTS
of Your beloved Son.
– Francis of Assisi
