A Roman/Byzantine Catholic Community of Religious Men Following St. Francis of Assisi

Fr. Howard Stunek, OFM, WW II Vet

This story began 68 years ago continues presently and hopefully
well into the future. On January 15th in the year 1943, the President of the U.S.A. requested or perhaps more correctly Ordered that the main character in this story report for duty in the American Armed Forces.

However, since he still was in High School, he was deferred until he graduated. Four weeks after this academic event, he entered the Service, his choice was to enter the U.S. Army.

Basic training was had at Camp Croft, S.C. After fifteen weeks of
training Pvt. Raymond Stunek was given a seven day furlough ...

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Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs

For more than forty years Franciscan Pilgrimage Programs has broadened the understanding of the Franciscan tradition for all branches of the Franciscan Family. It's outstanding staff of international Franciscan scholars from all branches of the Franciscan family continue this highly praised program.

New NEWSbriefs

posted January 16, 2012. Find out which friars are celebrating anniversaries this year!

The Assumption BVM
Province

The Assumption BVM Province was founded in 1887. It is the first American Franciscan Province. This means it was not a custody or foundation of another province in Europe upon its inception.

Because of its founder's Polish/Lithuanian background, the Province's original outreach was to Polish immigrants. Over the years it has expanded its ministerial experience to all people in the USA and beyond.

Mission Statement
We are Franciscans of the Assumption BVM Province called by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live the Gospel of Christ in the world. Our mission in the church is to make visible the presence of Christ in the world. Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and the founding brothers of our province, we journey into the future as men of faith. This journey invites us to risk everything for the growth of the kingdom of God. We declare ourselves to be guided by a life in fraternity, the centrality of prayer, a preferential option for the poor and formation of a missionary spirit.

Statistics

Total membership: 122
Priests: 81
Brothers: 38
Deacons: 1
Postulants: 2


 

Looking for a Direction in Your Life

With so many choices, deciding what to do with your gift of life can be a challenge -- especially if you are a very talented person.

This 2:00 YouTube video might start you thinking about life for God.

Or, visit here for some helpful information.

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Leadership Meeting

The Leadership of the Province met December 4-7, 2011. View the pictures of the gathering.

Byzantine Tradition

Since 1999 the Assumption Province has been bi-ritual. Read about this great, amcient tradition in the Church.