Third Order Regular Franciscans

(TERTIUS ORDO REGULARIS SANCTI FRANCISCI)

PROVINCE OF OUR LADY OF LANKA, SRI LANKA

The The Third Order Regular of St. Francis which is called Tertius Ordo Regularis Sancti Francisci in Latin is a mendicant Order founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1221 and enumerated by the Catholic Church among the clerical institutes of pontifical right. In 1978, the Catholic Third Order of Saint Francis was reorganized and given a new Rule of Life, approved by Pope Paul VI.

The form of life of the Brothers and Sisters of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis is to observe the Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ by living in obedience, in poverty and in chastity.

Following Jesus Christ after the example of St. Francis, they recognize that they are called to make greater efforts in their observance of the precepts and counsels of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Latest News

48th Feast of the TOR Franciscan Minor Seminary Kochchikade
2024-10-27 16:11:00
News & Events

27/10/2024 48th Feast of the TOR Franciscan Minor Seminary Kochchikade dedicated to the patronage of St. Francis of Assisi. Festive Mass was presid... [Read More]

Mary Stronach Ofs Vice Minister General for Order of Franciscans Secular's Visit
2024-10-25 15:54:00
News & Events

Mary Stronach OFS, Vice Minister General for Order of Franciscans Secular visited our seminary today during her visit to Sri Lanka on OFS Chapter this... [Read More]

Another Parish to Our Province From the Diocese of Anuradapura
2024-10-23 15:36:00
News & Events

We are pleased to announce that the pastoral care of the Parish of Our Lady of Good Health, Habarana is handed over to our Province recently by His Lo... [Read More]