On Wednesday, July 3, our General Minister Roberto Genuin, OFM Cap., led a large group of friars, Capuchin Sisters and Secular Franciscans celebrating the anniversary of our Order. They began in a procession along via della Conciliazione leading to St. Peter's Square and the celebration of Mass in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter.
497 years ago, on July 3, 1528, the friars who formed our first community of brothers, received their bull of recognition to be the Capuchin Lesser Brothers ("Friars Minor" from the Latin). As we celebrate our anniversary, pray with us that the Spirit will ignite new generations to live in Christ Jesus and follow him . . . where he leads us.
