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.
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.
Learn if God may be calling you to live the Gospel through the Franciscan way of life. Rooted in prayer, brotherhood, and service, our vocation is a joyful response to Christ’s invitation to follow Him more closely.
On May 2, 2025, Friars Edgar Varela and Sebastian DeBacker professed their Solemn Vows at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, Maryland, deepening their lifelong commitment to the Franciscan way of life. The...
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The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker is a day to honor the father of Jesus as well as the friar brothers who serve Our Lady of the Angels Province. Religious Brothers Day is also...
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Being his fellow countryman, I met Bishop Bergoglio in Buenos Aires while living in that city between 1996 and 1997. He was then the auxiliary bishop in charge of the deanery where our friary and...
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