Third Order Regular Franciscans
(TERTIUS ORDO REGULARIS SANCTI FRANCISCI)
PROVINCE OF OUR LADY OF LANKA, SRI LANKA
The Third Order Regular Franciscans (TOR) of St. Francis in Sri Lanka 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
Installation of Local Ministers at the following fraternities of the Province
Installation of Local Ministers at the following fraternities of the Province
TOR Franciscan Provincialate Fraternity, Bolawalana-
Rev. Br. ... [Read More]
Reinstallation of Rev. Fr. Miyurin Jasundan Kurera TOR as the Rector
Reinstallation of Rev. Fr. Miyurin Jasundan Kurera TOR as the Rector of Tor Franciscan Seminary Kochchikade on 6th April 2026.
We wish him G... [Read More]
Day of Prayer and Recollection Before New Appointments and Transfers
Day of Prayer and Recollection before new appointments and transfers of the Province being declared.
We thank Rev. Fr. Matthew OFMConv for l... [Read More]
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