“You are an Order:  a lay Order, but truly an Order”  -  Pope Pius XII.

The Secular Franciscan Order is a Order within the Roman Catholic Church open to all lay people (married or single) and diocesan clergy who are seeking to live a more committed Christian life, and based on the life, values and ethos of St. Francis of Assisi.   

Members of the OFS are professed and fully committed to living and working within their local communities, in their own homes, and who may marry and raise families. They are immersed in their environment just as their neighbours. 

They have a strong Franciscan spiritual life and often become active members of their parish. Many are involved in other specific ministries, for example as Extraordinary Ministers, Scripture Readers and Sacristans.  Members who are less able to be active support the other members with their prayers.

Spiritual assistance is provided by Franciscan religious.  Franciscan Orders of Friars have a responsibility of service to the OFS.

For further Information, please contact Jenny Beare on 07432 601838.  OFS website:  https://ofsgb.org/