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 March 22, 2026, at 6:45 p.m., the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi closed its main doors to mark the end of the first extended public exposition of the mortal remains of St. Francis. The Exposition was an extraordinary event linked to the 800th anniversary of the death of
Minister Provincial Friar Michael Heine, OFM Conv., recently installed Friar Raad Eshoo, OFM Conv., into the Ministry of Lector. On their path to ordination, men are instituted into the ministries of Lector and Acolyte. Lectors are commissioned to proclaim the Word of God in the liturgical assembly and to instruct
Syracuse University is now the proud home of a truly unique pipe organ. Crafted in 1994 by renowned organ builder Greg Harrold for scientist Alan Kay, the Harrold Organ made quite the journey from California to its new place in the Syracuse University Catholic Center chapel. Generously donated to the
