From Dover to Canterbury
Commemorating the 800th anniversary of the arrival of the first Franciscans into England, pilgrimage events
Then & Now
…Then & Now
“Give us this day: in remembrance, understanding, and reverence…”
–St. Francis of Assisi, Prayer Inspired by the Our Father
Conventuals announce the startling Christian message that Christ is incarnate amidst every
cultural milieu, in every time and space. Across the centuries, we have been instrumental in
rebuilding, fostering, and indicating the redemptive presence of Christ in every human society.
Franciscan spirituality incorporates a capacity for recognizing the true, the good, and the
beautiful, even in places that appear mired in error, evil, and ugliness.
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800th Anniversary of Franciscans in England
In response to Jesus’ call for Christians to be fishers of people, Saint Francis of
Four Friars Profess Solemn Vows
On Friday, August 2, 2024, four friars continued their Franciscan journey by making their Solemn
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