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Stigmata of Saint Francis

Welcome to the website of the

Secular Franciscan Fraternity:

Stigmata of Saint Francis

Duluth, Georgia.

This website is primarily for members of the fraternity to gather online. Another purpose is to educate all about Franciscan Spirituality and the Secular Franciscan Order. For those wishing to learn more about the Secular Franciscan Order please visit our FAQ here, browse our site or visit the National Fraternity's website here.

If you are interested in becoming a Secular Franciscan please click here. In the United States of America Call 1-800-FRANCIS for information, or send an e-mail inquiry.

The fraternity meets the second Sunday of each month at the Catholic Church of St. Monica in Duluth, Georgia from 2pm-5pm. Formation classes for inquirers and candidates are from 1pm-2pm.

For full access to the website please click the "register" link in the top right of the website or the button in the login panel to the right. Once approved you will receive an email confirming your access.

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USCCB Regarding HHS Mandate

By admin on 1/31/2012 10:04 PM

Cardinal-designate Dolan of New York, and president of the USCCB has release a video regarding the attack on religious freedoms we are facing.

Please watch the video at the USCCB website here and take action.

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Merry Christmas!!

By admin on 12/25/2011 8:46 AM

I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed Christmas!!

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St. Agnes of Assisi

By admin on 11/19/2011 7:40 PM

Agnes was the sister of St. Clare and her first follower. When Agnes left home two weeks after Clare’s departure, their family attempted to bring Agnes back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but all of a sudden her body became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. Her uncle Monaldo tried to strike her but was temporarily paralyzed. The knights then left Agnes and Clare in peace. Agnes matched her sister in devotion to prayer and in willingness to endure the strict penances which characterized their lives at San Damiano. In 1221 a group of Benedictine nuns in Monticelli (near Florence) asked to become Poor Clares. St. Clare sent Agnes to become abbess of that monastery. Agnes soon wrote...

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St. Elizabeth of Hungary

By admin on 11/17/2011 1:13 PM

In her short life Elizabeth manifested such great love for the poor and suffering that she has become the patroness of Catholic charities and of the Secular Franciscan Order. The daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth chose a life of penance and asceticism when a life of leisure and luxury could easily have been hers. This choice endeared her in the hearts of the common people throughout Europe. At the age of 14 Elizabeth was married to Louis of Thuringia (a German principality), whom she deeply loved; she bore three children. Under the spiritual direction of a Franciscan friar, she led a life of prayer, sacrifice and service to the poor and sick. Seeking to become one with the poor, she wore simple clothing. Daily she would take bread to hundreds of the poorest in the land, who came to her gate....

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St. Antônio de Sant’Anna Galvão

By admin on 10/25/2011 8:50 AM

Saint Antonio of Saint Anne Galvão (Portuguese: Santo Antônio de Sant'Anna Galvão), OFM, popularly known as Frei Galvão (Friar Galvão), (1739 — December 23, 1822) was a Brazilian friar of the Franciscan order. One of the best-known religious figures in Brazil, renowned for his healing powers, Galvão was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on May 11, 2007, becoming the first Brazilian-born saint. Overall, he is the second Brazilian saint, after Italian-born Saint Paulina, canonized in 2002.

Learn more about Saint Antonio here.

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