Welcome to the online home of the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular! For more than eight centuries, our community has dedicated itself to prayer and active service. We bring the Word, the Liturgy and the Sacraments wherever we serve around the world, as well as striving to bring help and comfort to the poor, the sick, the dying and bereaved, marginalized people, those at risk and those in need of advocacy. Since the time of Saint Francis himself, we have relied upon the faithful and caring support of friends like you!
This website is made possible through the funding of the APYC Charitable Foundation, which for 75 years has supported Franciscan mission efforts worldwide.
On this site, you will find information about our history and ministries, as well as a variety of greeting cards and enrollment cards for many occasions, each carrying the gift of Mass remembrance for the recipient. A selection of blessed gift items is also available. You can request prayers and Mass remembrance for any need or occasion, and make a gift in support of Franciscan missions and ministries.
Our order is headquartered at the Motherhouse Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, located in the historic Forum in the city of Rome. It has been a Catholic church for fifteen centuries, and the home of the Third Order Regular for over 500 years.
Please take a look around. It is my hope that you will be moved to be a partner in our ministries so that together, we can bring about real and positive change in a world where it is greatly needed. Thank you and God bless you and your loved ones!
Your Franciscan Brother,
