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The OFS Philly community joins in celebrating a joyful new addition for our brother Felix!
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OFS Philly Celebrates the Season of Creation with “Living Water”
Mark the 2026 Season of Creation with a series of opportunities for prayer, worship, education, and fellowship from September 1 through October 4.
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Photos: Fraternity 90th Anniversary Celebration
St. John the Evangelist Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order recently celebrated its 90th anniversary with Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, followed by a reception in the parish center.
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The People’s Picnic to Be Held on August 9
Join us for The People’s Picnic on Sunday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. John the Evangelist Parish Center on Ludlow Street.
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St. John the Evangelist Fraternity to Celebrate 90Years
St. John the Evangelist Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order will celebrate its 90th anniversary on Sunday, June 2, 2026, with Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s followed by a reception in the parish center.
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Rosado Nominated for National JPIC Award
Secular Franciscan Felix Rosado has been nominated for the 2026 National Justice, Peace, and Integrity Award established by the United States Secular Franciscan Order.
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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…
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.
Secular Franciscan Order 