Three men were invested in the Franciscan habit on July 12, 2024. Friars James Muzzey, Patrick Allen, and Paulo Moonjeli have entered the Conventual Franciscan Novitiate in Arroyo Grande, California. They will live in fraternity, spend time in private and communal prayer, and participate in classes, workshops, seminars, manual work, and other activities.
The term ‘novitiate’ may be unfamiliar. It’s a place and a time away when people discern whether religious life is right for them. Check out the video below to learn more about the peace, beauty, and challenge of the Conventual Franciscan Novitiate in Arroyo Grande.
Please keep our novices close in prayer.
