Discover Community: Find Your Local Secular Franciscan Fraternity
Deeply Catholic – Authentically Franciscan – Living in the world.
You are looking for more than just Sunday Mass. You want a faith that gets its hands dirty, a community that feels like family, and a way to live the Gospel in your daily life, at work, in school, and in your relationships. St. Francis of Assisi didn’t retreat from the world; he transformed it. We are Secular Franciscans (OFS), ordinary people walking that same path today.
Come and See. You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve created three simple ways for you to start the conversation, on your terms.
Option 1: Start a Conversation (Peer-to-Peer)
Best for: When you just want to ask, “What is this actually like?” without any pressure.
We know it can be intimidating to walk into a meeting cold. Connect with a young adult or active member from our Region first. No commitment, just a text or an email to ask questions, hear their story, and see if this spirituality resonates with you.
- Action: Click the button below to reach out.
- What happens next: You’ll get a reply via text or email (your choice) from a local Secular Franciscan within 48 hours.
Option 2: Find Your Local Community
Best for: When you are ready to visit and see the fraternity in action.
We gather in local groups called “Fraternities” to pray, learn, and support one another. We are everywhere—from city centers to quiet suburbs. Use our interactive map to see exactly where we meet and who to talk to.
- How to use it:
- Click the “Find a Fraternity” button below. Browse the map to find the location nearest you.Click the pin to see their contact info.
Option 3: Spiritual Guidance
Best for: When you are discerning a vocation or have deeper spiritual questions.
Sometimes you need a guide to help navigate the whisper of the Holy Spirit. Our Regional Spiritual Assistants are available to help you discern if the Franciscan charism is the right path for your spiritual growth.
- Action: Reach out for a preliminary conversation.
- Action: Place your request to speak to a Spiritual Assistant in the message box below.
- Action: Click the “Contact Us” button below to reach out.
- What happens next: We will connect via email or text first to set the stage. If you’re comfortable, we can move to a phone call to discuss your journey more deeply.