Branch of the Catholic Order of Friars Minor, founded by Francis of Assisi in 1209
Order of Friars Minor Conventual
Ordo Fratrum Minorum Conventualium (Latin)[1]
Abbreviation
Post-nominal letters:O.F.M. Conv.
Formation
1209; 815 years ago (1209)
Founder
St. Francis of Assisi
Type
Mendicant Order of Pontifical Right (for Men)[2]
Headquarters
General Curia Piazza SS. Apostoli, 51 Rome, Italy[1]
Members
4,076 (2,803 priests; as of 2020)[1]
Minister General
Friar Carlos Alberto Trovarelli, O.F.M. Conv.[2]
Ministry
Missionary, educational, parochial works
Website
ofmconv.net
The Order of Friars Minor Conventual (O.F.M.Conv.) is a male religious fraternity in the Catholic Church and a branch of the Franciscan Order. Conventual Franciscan Friars are identified by the affix O.F.M.Conv. after their names. They are also known as Conventual Franciscans or Minorites.
The Conventual Franciscan Friars have worldwide provinces that date to the 13th century. They dress in black or grey habits with white cords. Many friars engage in such ministries as teaching, parish ministry and service to the poor.
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