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The Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis |
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The Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis |
| Frequently Asked Questions • Do you live in a cloistered monastery? No, Franciscans are not monks but are friars, going out and about doing the Lord's work. We do gather twice daily for prayer and attend daily Mass, and live fraternally in small communities of 2 or 3 members. • What are the qualifications for a candidate for the Brotherhood? Ideally, we are looking for men to join us who... * are active Roman Catholics * believe they are being called to become a religious brother * ordinarily are about 21 - 40 years of age and are in good mental, emotional and physical health * have a college degree or its equivalent and have training for a ministry in the Church. * are capable of living a chaste, obedient and simple lifestyle and have good people-skills • How are you involved in the Church? Most of the Brothers are educators or catechists. Other Brothers work with the elderly, serve as parish ministers or do youth work. Most of us -- even our elderly Brothers -- actively volunteer to assist the poor and those in need. • Are your Brothers priests? Our Brothers are men called to live the religious life as vowed Brothers. In the USA Region, the Brothers are not permitted to pursue the deaconate or priesthood. • Do the Brothers attend a seminary for training? A seminary is for those called to Holy Orders. Instead, our Brotherhood conducts its own school called a Novitiate which is a program of formation lasting two to three years. it's goal is faith and spiritual formation in the Franciscan tradition. |
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• Home Page Who are the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis? What do we do? What does it mean to be a Brother? • St. Francis, Our Namesake • Bro. John Hoever, Our Founder • Catholic Religious Vocation • Franciscan Order, the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis • Newsletters Available Upon Request Fall/Winter Spring/Summer • Frequently Asked Questions • Contact Us • How do I know if I have been called by God to serve as a Brother? • Do you wish to take the challenge of becoming a member of the Congregation of the Brothers of the Poor of St. Francis? • An Inquiry Form |
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Vocation of a Catholic Brotherhood -- Franciscan Brothers |