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The Secular Franciscan Order is divided into fraternities of various levels -- local, regional, national and international. Each one has its own moral personality in the Church. These various fraternities are coordinated and united according to the norm of this rule and the SFO constitutions (Article 20).

The Franciscan family, as one among many spiritual families raised up by the Holy Spirit in the Church, unites all members of the people of God -- laity, religious, and priests - who recognize that they are called to follow Christ in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assisi.
In various ways and forms but in life-giving union with each other, they intend to make present the charism of their common Seraphic Father in the life and mission of the Church.
The Secular Franciscan Order holds a special place in this family circle. It is an organic union of all Catholic fraternities scattered throughout the world and open to every group of the faithful. In these fraternities the brothers and sisters, led by the Spirit, strive for perfect charity in their own secular state. By their profession they pledge themselves to live the gospel in the manner of Saint Francis by means of this rule approved by the Church.
The present rule, succeeding "Memoriale Propositi" (1221) and the rules approved by the Supreme Pontiffs Nicholas IV and Leo XIII, adapts the Secular Franciscan Order to the needs and expectations of the Holy Church in the conditions of changing times. Its interpretation belongs to the Holy See and its application will be made by the General Constitutions and particular statutes.

We are the Northern Idaho Secular Franciscan Fraternity within the Troubadours of Peace Region

Our name honors the Blessed Virgin Mary, humble servant of the Lord, who was open to His every word and call. She was embraced by Francis with indescribable love and declared the protectress and advocate of his family. The Secular Franciscans should express their ardent love for her by imitating her complete self-giving and by praying earnestly and confidently. (SFO Rule, Article 9)

Our mission in the Church is to make visible the presence of Christ in the world

They have been made living members of the Church in Baptism; ... Therefore, they should go forth as witnesses and instruments of her mission among all people Proclaiming Christ by their life and words." (SFO Rule, Article 6)

Uniting themselves to the redemptive obedience of Jesus, who placed his will into the Father's hands, let them faithfully fulfill the duties proper to their various circumstances of life. Let them also follow the poor and crucified Christ, witnessing to him even in difficulties and persecutions. (SFO Rule, Article 10)

Contact Information

Postal address

Mary Queen of Angels Fraternity; Secular Franciscan Order; 2515 Fruitland Lane., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

e-mail: General Information: info@maryqueenofangelssfo.org; Webmaster: Bill Ballinger, SFO bill.ballinger@troubadoursofpeace.org