Encompassing the dioceses of Chicago, Joliet, and Rockford in Illinois, the Mother Cabrini Regional Fraternity is one of 30 regional fraternities of the Secular Franciscan Order (Ordo Franciscanus Saecularis, OFS) in the USA. Formerly known as the Third Order of St. Francis, the Secular Franciscan Order is an official Order within the Catholic Church for lay men and women and was established by St. Francis of Assisi in 1221. Married or single women and men who are faithful, practicing Catholics are able to join, as are diocesan priests and deacons. Learn more …
