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  • NE Regional Advent 2012 Gathering

    OEF Northeast Regional Advent Gathering 2012 All OEFers and kindred spirits are welcome to attend the Northeast Regional Advent Gathering of OEF, being held in Hartford, CT at the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry (http://www.spsact.org/main-menu/fran...
  • Nancy and Alison's Wedding

    Nancy Menning, OEF & Alison Coluccio, n/OEF were married Sept. 15, 2012 in Ithaca, NY.  In attendance were about 15 other OEFers, who were participating in the North East Regional Retreat.  Here's the happy couple enjoying the local falls, s...
  • NE Gathering March 2012

    Hi Nor'easters (and anyone interested in coming),Peace and All Good!To Confirm: Our Lent NE Regional Gathering will be:Saturday, March 10, 2012  12noon ---> 5pmSt.Francis House, 30 Broad Street, New London, CTIt is our custom to meet at St.Francis...
  • NE Regional Advent Gathering 2011

    Greetings Brothers and Sisters, Peace and All Good!The Northeast Region of the Order of Ecumenical Franciscans will gather for a Day of Reflection on Saturday, December 3, 2011.Juniper is hosting us in his home at:  103 Pilling Street #3, Brooklyn,...
  • NE Regional Fall 2011 Photos

    Our OEF paparazzo, Br. Just Plain John, took a boatload of pictures at the recent Northeast Regional OEF Gathering, held at Little Portion Friary, and put a lot of them on his website for all to peruse: http://johnfitchphotography.zenfolio.com/p110198388...
  • OEF Northeast Regional Retreat 2011 -- Update

    VISITING THE SULTAN OEF Northeast Regional Retreat Little Portion Friary, Mt. Sinai, NY Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11, 2011 More details! ...
  • NE Gathering March 2011

    Northeast Regional Gathering, March 26, 2011...
  • Introduction to OEF at NAFRA

    Shoshanah Kay, OEF, and Director of Formation Counseling, represented the OEF at the Annual NAFRA (National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order USA) Chapter, October 26-31, 2010, in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The following is the introduction to th...
  • 4th Annual Retreat

    4th Annual Weekend Retreat: "Living as Franciscans in Today's World" ...
  • Br. David Luke makes life vows

    Br. David Luke Hutton made his solemn profession with the Order last night. In the photo above, the professed sisters and brothers present lay hands on him in blessing and prayer. The 2010 Chapter and Convocation closes today, June 20....
  • Juniper Cup 2010

    The 2010 Juniper Cup competition is over! Donning various hats and explaining their Franciscan significance, members of the OEF vied for the privilege of having the traveling trophy -- the tunic of St. James the Least -- go home with them for the coming y...
  • Anticipating worship

    Bruce Kay and Owusu Slater practice a bit in preparation for a worship service. The OEF weekend gathering is marked by a variety of worship experiences reflecting the diversity of the Order's membership as well as the shared traditions of the Order....
  • Br. Luis Antonio named Chaplain

      Newly-elected OEF Chaplain Luis Antonio Rivera-Rivera visits with Minister General Nancy Menning during a break at Chapter. ...
  • Chapter & Convocation 2010 is underway

    Members and guests of the OEF are gathered in Cedarbrake Retreat Center in Temple, Texas, for the annual Chapter and Convocation.  ...
  • Chapter/Convocation 2010

    Grace and Peace! All OEF professed, novices, postulants, inquirers, and guests:Your presence is requested! You are warmly invited to our 26th Chapter/Convocation,to be held June 17-20 in Belton, Texas.   ...
  • SFO/NAFRA Chapter 2009

    The national fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States met outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 20-25, 2009. Nancy Menning represented OEF at the gathering. At this elective chapter, Deacon Tom Bello of St. Thomas More Fratern...
  • Latest Fiddlesticks online

    The Francistide 2009 edition of the OEF newsletter, Fiddlesticks, is available for download in PDF form. Visit the downloads section from the left menu bar or click here....
  • TSSF Chapter 2009

    The TSSF is holding its annual Chapter at the Little Portion Friary (on Long Island), Oct 7-11. Nancy Menning is representing OEF.   Ken Norian (tssf), Nancy Menning (oef), and Patrick Mendes (sfo) at the TSSF Chapter 2009....
  • Br. Thomas receives visa for USA

    We've been awaiting word on the visa application of Br. Thomas to be able to live in the USA with his bride, Sr. Magdalena. As of this morning, Thomas writes: Dear Sisters and Brothers, A couple of hours ago, a very nice lady at the US Embassy in Londo...