General Secretariat for Formation

Schola fratrum-Franciscan Schools to become Brothers

Schola fratrum-Franciscan Schools to become Brothers JPIC & General Formation Secretariat Joint Seminar for Ratio Localis(CCMSI), Anugraha, Tamilnadu Capuchin Institute for Counselling, India6th to 17th December 2021, It is a collaborative initiative where JPIC member and Formators to come together and update themselves in the…

December 21, 2021
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Cop26 and Our Optimistic Ecological Resourcefulness

Franciscan Integral Optimism and Resourcefulness (2) Cop26 and Our Optimistic Ecological Resourcefulness World leaders gather to discuss the vital issue of Climate Change from 31st October to 12th November. Along with the concrete issues to be addressed by them one could witness the genuine concern…

November 6, 2021
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Two very distinct approaches to the feast of All Saints

There are two very distinct approaches to the feast of All Saints. One is reflected in today’s Collect: “we joyfully celebrate the merits and the glory of all the Saints.” We understand that the purpose of that approach is to urge us, the living, onward,…

November 4, 2021
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Fraternal Session in CZĘSTOCHOWA

From October 11-16, 2021, a formation gathering was held in Częstochowa, Poland, under the protection of the Black Madonna. It brought together the General Council of our Capuchin Order, Provincial Ministers, Custodes, Delegates and some formators from the European continent. This event was entitled: The…

October 31, 2021
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Brother Charles Serignat a Role Model for Fraternal and Silent Dedication

Our Brother Charles Serignat who did a dedicated service to the Order and humanity goes to eternal home on 7th October 2021. He was a role model for religious convictions, prayer life and unassuming service to all. Being gifted with many language skills he spent…

October 8, 2021
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Franciscan Integral Optimism and Resourcefulness (1)

A new gaze with God’s grace One of the formators recently said, “More than ever today we need to be optimistic.” Integral Optimism is an art, a free gift from God to all, a process and an attitude to attempt to see something good in…

October 4, 2021
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The International Council for Formation (Online)

The International Formation Council, chaired by Br Charles Alphonse and Br Jaime Rey Escapa, respectively Secretary and Vice Secretary of the General Secretariat for Formation, met online on the Zoom platform from Monday 14 to Friday 18 June 2021. The topic of the week was…

September 14, 2021
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Meeting of Men In Formation of the Americas

Meeting of Men In Formation of the Americas On July 25th and August 1st, within the framework of the Pan-American Capuchin Conference, the Meeting of Men In Formation of the Americas will take place. The meeting will take place online through Zoom, and we will…

July 9, 2021
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His love for us knows no bounds

Br. Patrick McSherry, OFM Cap Remember Jesus’ question: “When the Son of Man comes, will there be faith on the earth?” (Lk 18:8). In my opinion, the greatest challenge that the church faces today does not come from outside forces, such as secularization. The greatest…

May 17, 2021
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Schola fratrum-Franciscan Schools to become Brothers

Cop26 and Our Optimistic Ecological Resourcefulness

Two very distinct approaches to the feast of All Saints

Fraternal Session in CZĘSTOCHOWA

Brother Charles Serignat a Role Model for Fraternal and Silent Dedication

Franciscan Integral Optimism and Resourcefulness (1)

The International Council for Formation (Online)

Meeting of Men In Formation of the Americas

His love for us knows no bounds

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