The Franciscan Friars of the Our Lady of the Angels Province are Catholic religious priests and brothers who have dedicated their lives to following Jesus Christ in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. We live in community, serve where needed most, and spread God’s love through joy, simplicity, and everyday service.
We are a brotherhood, dedicated to following the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. Whether serving the poor, teaching the Faith, offering spiritual guidance, or simply being present in communities, our friars strive to live out the Gospel with compassion and joy.
Discover the many ways we bring Christ’s love to the world through our ministries. Whether serving the poor, teaching the faith, offering spiritual guidance, or simply being present in communities, our friars strive to live out the Gospel with compassion and joy.
The Franciscan Friars Conventual welcomed 400 pilgrims to the Shrine of St. Anthony on Aug. 2, 2026, to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Angels (the Portiuncula) while also commemorating the 250th anniversary of Charles Carroll of Carrollton’s signing of the Declaration of Independence. In his homily, Friar
Continuing their Franciscan journey with Our Lady of the Angels Province (OLA), two friars made their first profession on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, Md. OLA Minister Provincial Friar Michael Heine, OFM Conv., presided at the Mass, with Vicar Provincial Friar Gary
In early July, Friars Nick Romeo, John Koziol, Bryan Hajovsky, and Chris Dudek were blessed to accompany nearly 40 young people from across our Franciscan ministries on a pilgrimage through Italy. Participants came from UNC Chapel Hill, Archbishop Curley High School, St. Francis High School, St. Julia Parish (Siler City,
