Third Order of Saint Francis

1913 Roanoke Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40205-1415

Why A Third Order? Third Order Regular priests and brothers are professed to full religious life but who do not live in a monastic setting. These men work in the world and live the friar’s life fully in their locale. Their vows are simple poverty, chastity and obedience. The lay people who choose to follow St. Francis’ life wish to change their lives in the same way, but must maintain a family or cannot live a friar’s life, may join in the benefits of the order and be every bit as real a member of a religious Order by becoming a Third Order Secular member. The demands are quit minimal for one who wishes to add this spiritual dimension to their life.

Brief History of Order in A.R.C.C.

A History Of Franciscan Movement

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