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  1. Top Indiana and Illinois Hospitals and Doctors | Franciscan Health

    Franciscan Health is a 12-hospital health system which includes clinics, home health services and doctors serving Indiana and Illinois.

  2. Franciscans - Wikipedia

    The Franciscans are a group of related organizations in the Catholic Church, founded or inspired by the Italian saint Francis of Assisi.

  3. Franciscan | Friars, Order, Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 3, 2025 · Franciscan, any member of a Roman Catholic religious order founded in the early 13th century by St. Francis of Assisi. The Franciscan order is one of the four great mendicant …

  4. Franciscan Spirituality - Franciscan Action Network

    Franciscan spirituality has always involved both contemplation and action. St. Francis proclaimed the gospel of compassion and care for creation while living in solidarity with the poor.

  5. What Is Franciscan Theology? History, Beliefs & Spirituality

    The Franciscan motto is pax et bonum, which means “peace and all good.” Being a Franciscan can mean being a member of one of three orders within the Catholic Church, all founded by …

  6. Franciscan University of Steubenville | Live the Truth

    Begin your personal and professional ministry at a faithfully Catholic college by investing in a Franciscan education. Find your program, dive into the admissions process, and be part of the …

  7. Franciscan Order | Conventual Franciscans

    The orgins of the Franciscan Order began from recounting the story of the St. Francis of Assisi's conversion which inspirted the Franciscan way of life.

  8. Franciscan Beliefs, Spirituality, and Philosophy

    Jun 16, 2022 · In other words, the core of Franciscan spirituality is the universal call to holiness that all women and men receive at baptism. In other words, to be a good Franciscan means to …

  9. What it means to be Franciscan – Sisters of Saint Francis of the ...

    Our Franciscan tradition is based on the teachings of the 13th century saint, Francis of Assisi. Francis gave up his family’s wealth and carefree lifestyle, embracing poverty and humility in a …

  10. Who Are We - Capuchins

    Franciscans are essentially an order of brothers striving to live the Gospel with the same simplicity and fervor as their founder, St. Francis of Assisi.