• To Serve God

    To Serve God

    In one's neighbor by service in charity and "action on behalf of justice" in the promotion of peace. From this rootedness in evangelical conversion the fruits of contemplation, poverty and humility grow

  • To Adore God

    To Adore God

    Concretely with one's whole life by living prayerfully, in a childlike way, with purity of heart, in poverty and in loving obedience which impels the true gospel person

  • To Acknowledge God

    To Acknowledge God

    in creation, in the word of scripture, in the manifest goodness of God, and especially in the words, life, deeds, and teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ

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News & Events

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Welcome

 

Peace and all good!

On behalf of all the Brothers, I would like to welcome you to explore our website. Here you will find information about our life, our ministries, and our spirituality.

Imbued with the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, our Brothers daily challenge the world to see the beauty of life and recognize the work of our Creator in all whom we encounter. In our over 160 years in America, the Brothers have served in the educational and pastoral ministries in the New York area and beyond. Through societal changes and Church renewal, the Franciscan Brothers have called all to live in relationship with God and each other.

This is the place to learn more about the Franciscan Brothers, keep up with Brothers you have known in the past, and meet some Brothers for the first time. As you move through the site you will find articles, videos, and opportunities to deepen your spiritual life. You will also have a chance to connect with us. We would be happy to pray for your intentions by remembering you and your loved ones.
We invite you to join us in our ministry by exploring a vocation as a Franciscan Brother or simply by supporting the work of the Brothers by giving a donation.
Please know that you are in our prayers as you navigate our website. Through our site, we pray that you find information that is valuable and that better connects you with the Gospel, St. Francis, and the Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn.

May St. Francis and St. Clare bless you,

Brother Damian Novello, OSF
Superior General

Current Leadership 2025-2027: (l-r)

Brother Philip Augustine Herte - Councilor 
Brother Joshua DiMauro - Assistant Superior General
Brother Damian Novello - Superior General
Brother David Migliorino - Councilor 
Brother Geoffrey Clement - Councilor

 

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We Brothers of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis form a lay religious institute of pontifical right. we observe the life of the gospel through our prayer, apostolic works, and fraternity. we profess public vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity according to the rule and life of the brothers and sisters of the third order regular of saint francis. our call to penance is a continuous conversion. baptism begins our conversion; profession strengthens it; Our lives of religious consecration deepen it. Each day reveals to us more completely the fullness of God's love.