Franciscan Missions News
Empowering Education and Faith in Vietnam
The Franciscan Friars of the Province Saint Francis of Vietnam are celebrating a milestone in their mission to support the education and spiritual growth of poor ethnic students in Laos. Thanks to our incredible [...]
From Crisis to Care: Flood Relief in the Philippines
When relentless rains began on July 13, 2024, no one could have imagined the devastation to come. Within hours, the once-vibrant communities of Pagalungan, Dungguan, and Datu Montawal were underwater. Families fled to safety, [...]
Small Acts, Big Impacts: Serving the Ati Families in the Philippines
Small Acts, Big Impacts: Serving the Ati Families in the Philippines The Ati of Panay Island have endured generations of hardship, living in extreme poverty and facing systemic oppression. Many parents struggle to find [...]
Empowering Future Franciscan Leaders in India: A Journey of Formation and Faith
From January 2023 to May 2024, the Franciscan Brothers' formation program in India nurtured 151 students, at various stages of their formation, preparing them to embody values rooted in humanity, Christianity, and the Franciscan [...]
Faith in Action: A Community’s Journey to Complete the San Vicente Church in the Philippines
In a place where faith often meets challenge, Br. Rolando K. Abas, OFM, set out to renovate the San Vicente Quasi-Parish Church in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte, with a vision for more than just [...]
Medicine, Meals, and Much More: How Fr. Daniel’s Team Brought Hope to 175 Ati Families on Panay Island, Philippines
Franciscan Health Care Crossing Borders Incorporated (FHCCBI) and Friends of Francis and Clare recently stepped into the lives of the Ati indigenous peoples on Panay Island, offering medical aid and feeding programs to a [...]