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.
Friar Vincent Mary Ouly, OFM Conv., renewed his vows of poverty. chastity and obedience into the hands of Minister Provincial Friar Michael Heine in the chapel at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, Maryland on May 26, 2026. The renewal of vows was witnessed by Archbishop Curley Campus Minister Friar
Seven members of the Provincial Definitory were elected on May 20, 2026, during the Provincial Chapter in Baltimore, Maryland. They were installed during Evening Prayer. The Definitors are: Friar Gary Johnson, OFM Conv. Friar Nicholas Romeo, OFM Conv. Friar Edward Falsey, OFM Conv. Friar Dennis Grumsey, OFM Con Friar Robert
A Mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated on May 19, 2026, in Baltimore, Md., as Friar Michael Heine OFM Conv. was installed for the second time as minister provincial of Our Lady of the Angels Province (OLA). Friar Carlos Alberto Trovarelli, OFM Conv., minister general of the Friars Minor
