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.
On July 4, 2026, six new novices from the Conventual Franciscan Federation were invested and officially began their novitiate in Arroyo Grande, Calif. Acting on behalf of Friar Michael Heiner, Minister Provincial of the Province of Our Lady of the Angels, Vicar Provincial, Friar Gary Johnson vested three men in the
As part of the annual commemorations for D-Day in Normandy, France, Friar James McCurry, OFM Conv., Friar Martin Kobos, OFM Conv., and Our Lady of the Angels Province Director of Mission Advancement Joseph Hamilton attended commemorations for our confrere, +Friar Ignatius Maternowski, OFM Conv., at his two memorial sites. Friar
WBAL-TV: There was no way Nijah Howard was missing his high school graduation. Every student who walks the stage to accept their diploma has their own story of challenges and accomplishments. For Nijah, in particular, he met this moment though faith and optimism in the face of a very difficult
