THE FRANCISCAN ORDER
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST FRATERNITY
The Secular Franciscan Order
The Secular Franciscan Order (Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis) is a branch of the world-wide Franciscan Family. We are single and married. Some of us are diocesan clergy. We work, worship and play in the community where we live.
The Order was established by St. Francis of Assisi more than 800 years ago. Our purpose is to bring the gospel to life where we live and where we work. We look for practical ways to embrace the gospel in our lives and try to help others to do likewise.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Brother Luke’s First Mass
June 14. 2026Followed by a Reception in the Parish Center (International Cuisine)
OFS-SJE 90th Anniversary of Fraternity Establishment
June 28, 2026
Followed by reception in Parish Center for all brothers and sisters in the Katharine Drexel Region
Blog Posts
Share in our community through our reflections and posts written by members of our fraternity, or stay up to date on events and news related to OFS.
Repost: From Beyond Plastics Newsletter
If you missed our May 7 webinar on “The Plastic Detox” with the film’s co-director, Louie Psihoyos; the heroic scientist, Dr. Shanna Swan; and Julie and Eric Isaac, one of the couples featured in the film, you can watch the recording here.
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