A partnership between the Franciscan Study Center at Tilburg University, NL and the Franciscan Institute at Saint Bonaventure University, NY
Franciscan Core Values and Character
Krijn Pansters   |   November 18, 2026
Society | Spirituality

Franciscan values and virtues and the ways in which they are lived and cultivated present great spiritual and moral examples to our students.

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New Publication: Early Franciscan Disputes with Aquinas
The Editors    |   November 17, 2026
Church

Doubting Thomas presents a deep analysis of four key debates between Aquinas and his contemporaries, offering a fresh perspective on behalf of the saint’s major critics.

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Welcome to The Piazza
The Editors    |   October 28, 2026
Spirituality

The Piazza is a new digital gathering place for Franciscans and anyone who feels drawn to the Franciscan way of life.

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New Publication: Franciscan History, Mission and Ministry
The Editors    |   October 27, 2026

The fifteen articles in this volume offer important insights into the wide range of the friars’ activities which ensured the Order’s strong success in medieval and early modern society. 

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Francis of Assisi: A Short History
The Editors    |   October 15, 2026
Society | Spirituality

Learn how Saint Francis continues to influence our understanding of poverty, theology and the environment.

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