Secular Franciscans follow the way of life and spirituality of Saint Francis of Assisi – the way of seraphic love. Secular Franciscans focus on spreading the peace and love of Christ through peacemaking and serving the marginalized.
Life of Active Faith
Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation
At St. Francis of Assisi Fraternity, Triangle, VA, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing this issue. Fundraising is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support.
As a Franciscan Mission and in support of Catholic Social Teaching, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish’s Anti-Human Trafficking Committee (AHTC) seeks to engage with the local, national, and international communities to leverage its resources by partnering with those organizations involved in action and advocacy for supporting victims, promoting justice, and bringing awareness to the issue of modern day slavery as a means of education and prevention.
Care for Creation
“Saint Francis of Assisi bears witness to the need to respect all that God has created and as he created it, without manipulating and destroying creation; rather to help it grow, to become more beautiful and more like what God created it to be. And above all, Saint Francis witnesses to respect for everyone, he testifies that each of us is called to protect our neighbor, that the human person is at the center of creation, at the place where God – our creator – willed that we should be. Not at the mercy of the idols we have created! […] From this City of Peace, I repeat with all the strength and the meekness of love: Let us respect creation, let us not be instruments of destruction! […] We turn to you, Francis, and we ask you: Obtain for us God’s gift of harmony, peace and respect for creation!”
– Pope Francis
Interfaith Outreach
“This unity, which the Lord has bestowed on his Church and in which he wishes to embrace all people, is not something added on, but stands at the very heart of Christ’s mission.”
— St. John Paul II
Respect Life
The Respect Life action and advocacy efforts focus on the entire spectrum of life – from conception to natural death. We speak out in defense of all human life with boldness and charity, and celebrate God’s gift of life through all its stages!
Web & Media
Like St. Maximilian Kolbe (Franciscan Friar), we use every means possible to spread the good news of God. We share and use Catholic news articles, blogs, video and podcasts to be the lighthouse to those lost ships that are wandering out at sea.
Youth Group Programs
Reinforcing our Commitment
With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today.
Volunteer Opportunities
One Step at a Time
With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with this challenge. Volunteer Opportunities is something that we take very seriously, and our team is working each and every day to make a positive impact. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.
The Order of Franciscan Seculars is a Section 501(c) (3) charitable organization. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.