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St Anthony’s Bread (October 2026)
Encountering Christ with St Francis
Dear friends, The Franciscan Centenary culminates this year with the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St Francis of Assisi on 3 October. In Singapore, we will celebrate this on 3 October at 8pm at the Church of St Mary of the Angels. What a journey we have been...
The Easter of Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi, 1226–2026: eight hundredth anniversary of the death of St Francis. In contemporary society, we rarely think about death, not only because it reminds us that we are limited creatures, but also because it exposes the false security we get from...
Forming persons, building community, becoming for mission
The Guardians at the Training of Guardians in August. Formation in the Custody continued to develop in 2026 with the conviction that formation is not simply about preparing friars for ministry; it is about forming them for a life of Gospel discipleship, fraternity and...
Prayer of the Absorbeat
Letting the spirit of Francis take root
In 2026, we mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi. Eight centuries after his earthly journey ended, the seed of the Gospel planted in his heart continues to germinate. His legacy is not simply something to remember; it is an invitation to...
Daghang gracia – Grace in mission
Friar Jorgerson attending Mass celebrated on the street. Stepping into the unknown marked the beginning of my Franciscan year with the Province of San Antonio de Padua in the Philippines. Tasked with broadening my understanding of mission, evangelisation, and the call...
Reflections on a creative journey in His word
Joseph Ng and Susan Toh, the artists behind the artworks for the Franciscan Calendar 2027. The artworks in the Franciscan Calendar 2027 are a collaborative effort by husband and wife, Joseph Ng Swee Hong and Susan Toh Li Chuin, who are parishioners of the Church of St...
Friar Marvin Voo to Be Ordained a Deacon on 8 December 2026
✠ Diaconate Ordination 8 December 2026 Friar Marvin Vincent Jackson Voo OFM is called to the Order of Deacons. Friar Marvin Vincent Jackson Voo OFM will be called to the Order of Deacons on 8 December 2026 at the Church of St Mary of the Angels. His Eminence William...