SECULAR FRANCISCANS ELECT LEADERS

The Secular Franciscans (Padre Pio Fraternity) on Guam gathered at the Friary on September 13 to elect their leadership. In attendance was a representative from the leadership team in the United States.

WALK FOR LIFE

Several friars participated in the annual Walk for Life on Guam, held last weekend, including Brother Gavin.

The Secular Franciscans participated, as well.

MAY CROWNING

The Secular Franciscans gathered at the Friary chapel today to crown Mary during her month of May.  Isabel M. Camacho had the honor this year of crowning her.

Anyone who wanted was able to come up after the crowning and offer his or her own floral gift to Our Lady.  At the end, Our Lady's altar was covered with flowers.

Most of the Secular Franciscans gathered after Mass for this photo with Pale' Jose Villagomez and Pale' Eric Forbes.

Pale' Jose blessed the meal shared by all after the Mass.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN PROFESSION

Father Patrick Castro, OFM Cap, presided at Mass today at the Friary for the profession of members of the Order of Secular Franciscans; lay men and women who follow the Franciscan charism in their daily lives.

The Mass and profession were followed by a festive lunch for members, families and friends.

YOUTH FORUM HOSTED BY SFO

The Secular Franciscans of the Saint Padre Pio Fraternity sponsored a Youth Forum today at the Sister Roberta Center in Oka, Tamuning.  The Missionaries of the Poor were present to participate in giving talks and witnessing to the young people.

The forum was held as an activity of the Year of Faith proclaimed by the Holy Father.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN DAY OF RECOLLECTION

On Saturday, December 15, the Padre Pio fraternity of Secular Franciscans had a Day of Recollection at the Friary, lead by two Missionaries of the Poor.

SECULAR FRANCISCANS' MAY CROWNING

SAN FRANCISCO FRATERNITY OF THE SFO

Established so far back we can't be sure when (probably the 1910s), the San Francisco Fraternity of the SFO is the pioneer of the two SFO fraternities on Guam, and meets every first Sunday of the month at the Friary.  They keep alive the Franciscan tradition in the Chamorro language.

PADRE PIO FRATERNITY SFO PROFESSION

Individual SFO members profess before Fr. Joseph English, Capuchin Vice Provincial

A view of the Fraternity

Fathers Andre and Felix were in attendance

Family and friends of the professed were so numerous...some had to sit outside!

Fr. Patrick Castro, Spiritual Assistant of the Padre Pio SFO Fraternity

With his help, the whole day was well-organized

The goodies that awaited the community after the profession!

PADRE PIO SECULAR FRANCISCAN FRATERNITY

On August 28, the Padre Pio Fraternity of Secular Franciscans was invested in the habit of the SFO.  Father Patrick Castro, OFM Cap, is Spiritual Assistant.  The ceremony was held in the chapel of Saint Fidelis Friary.