What is the Secular Franciscan Order?

The Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) has been around for about 800 years. There are about 14,500 professed Secular Franciscans in the United States. The order was founded by St. Francis of Assisi to help lay people follow Christ. To learn more about the SFO read the Welcome Letter from Tom Bello, SFO, the National Minister. Pax!