Friar Arturo

Arturo is from Victorville, California, and he is a member of Saint Bonaventure Province. Arturo was in the Diocesan Seminary when he came in contact with the friars through Marytown. Arturo enjoys reading, especially philosophy, spirituality,  and science.

Friar Emanuel

Emanuel hails from New Bedford, Massachusetts and is a member of the Saint Anthony Province. He was inspired by the friars at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus in Chicopee. Emanuel enjoys music, especially singing and cantering for Mass.  He also enjoys traveling and road trips.

Friar Andy

Andy hails from Fairfax County, Virginia, and is a member of the Immaculate Conception Province. While in college, he met the friars through their website. Andy enjoys language study, especially Japanese, Chinese, and Arabic

Friar Moises

Moises comes from Juticalpa, Honduras and is a member of the Saint Anthony Province. Moises was attracted to the friars for their community and fraternal life. Moises enjoys playing soccer, his favorite sport, but also basketball and baseball. Moises is always in a joyful mood and loves to make others laugh.

Friar Matthew

Matthew is from Somercotes, Derbyshire, and he is also a member of the Blessed Agnellus of Pisa Delegation, United Kingdom. Before entering the Conventuals, Matthew was an Anglican Franciscan. He became Catholic  and the Franciscan vocation persisted until he met the friars in 2009. Matthew enjoys icon painting and history.

Friar Thomas

Thomas hails from Spokane, Washington  and is a member of the Saint Bonaventure Province. While in college, he was  highly influenced by the Dominicans but felt a Franciscan vocation. Thomas met the friars through a former novice. Thomas enjoys running and biking. He also enjoys  music, especially playing the guitar.

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