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 Joseph Vivian (born Theodore Ben), OFM Conv., 78, a Franciscan Friar of Our Lady of the Angels Province, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Enfield, Conn. Born in Jamaica, N.Y., on March 22, 1948, he was a son of the late Theodore and Maria (nee Rhein) Vivian. Friar
We are proud to congratulate Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv., who was presented with the Doris Musil Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Archdiocese of Baltimore in Catholic education, at the annual Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Convocation on Thursday, Aug 27, 2026. Throughout his years of ministry, Fr. Donald has
At its August 2026 National Assembly in Phoenix, Ariz., the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM), the pontifically recognized national representative organization serving leaders of men’s religious congregations, monastic communities, and religious institutes in the United States, Our Lady of the Angels Province Minister Provincial Michael Heine, OFM Conv., was elected
