The Society of St Francis: Province of the Divine Compassion

Brother Alfred, Bruce Paul and Simone with parishioners at the Burnley, Victoria during the Parish Mission

After spending three years as a Novice Brother Simone will be professed on Saturday 13th July in Brisbane at our Parish Church. Br Simone comes from Italy.He came to New Zealand to work in the tourist industry as he knows Asian Languages and culture from his University studies. He has spent time in Hamilton, Brisbane and Stroud during his time as novice.

Farther Andrew SDC one of the first Anglican Franciscans in England and Dorothy Bolton or “Boltie” from AustraliaPages 2 and 3-2 fran 5

The Brothers at the Hermitage Stroud after they attended the Sunday Eucharist at St John’s Anglican Church

Br Nathan-James was ordained to the office and work of a priest in the church of God by the Most Reverend Doctor Philip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane, on Saturday the 1st of December 2012. Nathan will continue as assistant priest at St Clements-on-the-hill at Stafford until the end of December. In January 2013 Nathan will move to the North Queensland Diocese where he will take up the position as Chaplain at All Souls St Gabriels School Charters Towers.

New Deacons and Priests with Archbishop Aspinall at the high altar at St Johns Cathedral Brisbane.

Br Nathan-James presiding at his first Eucharist at St Philips Anglican Church Brisbane

Br Nathan-James offering first blessings to Br Robin BSB Chaplain Emeritus ASSG

Brother Bart supported by Br Cyril, from our Friary in Korea were  guest speakers at the College St Francis day assembly. Bart Played the harp as part of their presentation

Brother Nathan will be ordained on 1st December in St John’s Cathedral Brisbane by the Archbishop of Brisbane, Most Rev Dr Phillip Aspinal. Photo was taken at St Francis College on St Francis Day. Nathan is with Jonathan Sargent and David Adams 

Franciscans care about our environment . According to a recent study by the National Academy of Science Journal Coral cover has dropped to more than half than what it was 27 years ago www.pnas.org for more information

Franciscan Angles July 2012

This Edition features Go Build my Church: SSF Brothers in Christchurch supporting the Parish of Opawa.
Finding St Francis Discovering Christ: Mathew Davies, a University Student Finds St Francis through literature and Br William through science