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Finding strength in fraternity
JOHOR BAHRU: If anyone thinks priests only gather for formal meetings and quiet retreats, the Young Priests’ Gathering (YPG) 2025 would have changed that idea. From October 6–10, fifty-one young clergy (all ordained under five years) from nine dioceses in Malaysia and...
6th Asia-Oceania OFS and YouFra Congress
The OFS brothers and sisters of Asia and Oceania, after the postponed Congress in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, finally have the joy of coming together with the emerging fraternity of Malaysia to celebrate the joy of belonging to the Franciscan family....
Appointments to Fraternities and Ministries (2026-2028)
Following the Custody Chapter of 2025 and the election of the new leadership team for the new term (2025-2028), the following composition of Communities and Ministries are herewith published. These appointments to communities and ministries will take effect...
THE TAU CROSS
The Tau Cross is one of the most recognisable symbols of the Franciscan family. It looks like the letter “T” and has deep biblical and spiritual meaning. Its history goes back to the Old Testament, where in the Book of Ezekiel, God commanded a mark to be placed on the...
Migrants show us what hope is: Cardinal Goh
Parishioners at Saint Anne’s Church were treated to cultural performances and delicacies from eight migrant communities in their parish canteen on Sunday, Sept 21, as part of a carnival to commemorate the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Some 500 migrants and...
JOY for God: Journey of Yearning
A prayer notebook inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures Inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures, “JOY for God: Journey of Yearning” has been published. This prayer notebook, with short texts, questions, and contemplative art, guides us to recognize God’s...
Franciscan Calendar 2026
Thank You for Supporting the Franciscan Calendar 2026 With grateful hearts, we are pleased to present this special edition marking the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. This year’s calendar features the artwork of Ashley Jane Leow, a young...
PRAYER (Secular Franciscan Order USA)
The mystery that changed everything
For the Christian, what is the singular event that changed history or rather, reality itself? The event that made us who we are – believers in the Lord? One can argue that it is the Resurrection of Jesus. In fact, had the resurrection not taken place, Jesus...