Franciscan — Fran*cis can, a. [LL. Franciscus Francis: cf. F. franciscain.] (R. C. Ch.) Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans. [1913 Webster] {Franciscan Brothers}, pious laymen who devote themselves to useful works, such as manual labor… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Franciscan Brothers — Franciscan Fran*cis can, a. [LL. Franciscus Francis: cf. F. franciscain.] (R. C. Ch.) Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans. [1913 Webster] {Franciscan Brothers}, pious laymen who devote themselves to useful works, such as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Franciscan Tertiaries — Franciscan Fran*cis can, a. [LL. Franciscus Francis: cf. F. franciscain.] (R. C. Ch.) Belonging to the Order of St. Francis of the Franciscans. [1913 Webster] {Franciscan Brothers}, pious laymen who devote themselves to useful works, such as… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Franciscan — /fran sis keuhn/, adj. 1. of or pertaining to St. Francis or the Franciscans. n. 2. a member of the mendicant order founded by St. Francis in the 13th century. [1585 95; < ML Francisc(us) St. Francis of Assisi + AN] * * * Member of a Christian… … Universalium
Franciscan Order — • An article on the history of the Franciscan order and its role within the Catholic Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Franciscan Order Franciscan Order … Catholic encyclopedia
Nuns — • Females consecrated to God by religious vows Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Nuns Nuns † … Catholic encyclopedia
Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary — was founded by Mother Catherine Troiani.When her mother died she was entrusted to the loving care of the Nuns of St. Clare of Charity in Ferentino. External links [http://home.catholicweb.com/fmihm/index.cfm/about Franciscan Missionary Sisters of … Wikipedia
Franciscan Minims of the Perpetual Help of Mary — The Franciscan Minims of the Perpetual Help of Mary (f.m.) is Roman Catholic contemplative religious order for women. It is founded in June 24, 1942 in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico by Reverend Mother María Concepción of the Nativity of Perpetual… … Wikipedia
Franciscan — Ordum Fratrum Minorum Order of Friars Minor … Wikipedia
Secular Franciscan Order — The Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) is a community of Roman Catholic men and women in the world who seek to pattern their lives after Christ in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Secular Franciscans are tertiaries, or members of the Third Order… … Wikipedia
