FRANCISCANS OF THE CROSS and the Saint Claire Community Centre....
SERVING GOD SERVING GOD'S CREATION.
..a Franciscan Community of men and women with the Heart for INTER-RELIGIOUS dialogue. Within the Roman Catholiv Church tradition. FREMANTLE.HI
Perth, Western Australia.
SERVING GOD SERVING GOD'S CREATION.
..a Franciscan Community of men and women with the Heart for INTER-RELIGIOUS dialogue. Within the Roman Catholiv Church tradition. FREMANTLE.HI
Perth, Western Australia.
BLESSINGS, MY NAME IS BROTHER FRANCIS MARY CLEDWYN
PERSONAL HISTORY:
I am a Franciscan Brother within the Lay Community of the Franciscans of the Cross. Within this new community I have created the Lay Companions of Saint Francis of Assisi and the St Claire Community Centre. We are a community welcoming all men and women of all faith path or religious tradition to join us in our work. We are within the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Our Vocation is INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE and to live the gospel life.
I received the Franciscan habit and blessing on the 31st of May, 2015 from Bishop James White. Perth. I live the Gospel life of the New Testament along with the inspiration and teachings of other Holy and Sacred texts.
Living a life of welcome and acceptance to all those I meet on this journey.
( In 2000 I had the privilege of visiting Assisi, Italy, where our founder Saint Francis both lived and had his calling )
I also had at this time an opportunity of attending a very special gathering in Rome to share with his Holiness a very special Mass to celebrate an Art and Community Project.
A Priest friend of mine had invited me as his guest. It was here at the tomb of St Francis that I made my commitment to be a Franciscan Lay Brother.
IT WAS TO BE FOR ME A YEAR OF PILGRIMAGE.
I stayed on in Italy for a few months and worked as a Teacher for the Berlitz Company.
This community, of which I am the FOUNDER and SUPERIOR GENERAL is named the Franciscans of the Cross and as a potential community of men and women we seek to build Bridges and Pathways between each person regardless of Faith, Spirituality or Tradition.
In this Community we also have a STRONG MULTIFAITH and Pastoral Care vocation, encouraging peace between all people.
A FAIR GO FOR ALL.
WE HAVE FOUNDATIONS IN SOUTH INDIA, the USA, SRI-LANKA, KENYA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Our MOTHER HOUSE is currently in Fremantle, WA.
AS a Roman Catholic CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY we are of service to all.
LET US LIVE THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL.
LET US LIVE OUR RENEWED VOWS OF SIMPLICITY, CHARITY AND OBEDIENCE TO THE CALL OF GOD INTO OUR LIVES.
LET US WELCOME ALL INTO THE JOURNEY WITH THE MYSTERY THAT IS CALLED I AM THAT I AM.
LET US ACTIVELY DO PASTORAL CARE WITH ALL WE MEET.
Living in a very practical life the call of the Gospel.
We personally believe that each person regardless of colour, race, gender,age or sexual orientation is welcomed by God into a loving relationship. God is love.
The Franciscan life which I follow is modelled on the life of St Francis of Assisi and the legacy which he left to those men and women who follow in his footsteps.
I would like to invite any man or woman who would like to journey with me in our Franciscan MULTI -FAITH Community to contact me.
The Franciscan life is one of SIMPLICITY, CHARITY AND OBEDIENCE TO GOD'S CALL.
The Franciscan spirit is lived in simplicity, unity and friendship. You are welcome to journey with us. Please contact me on [email protected]
Rev Superior General Brother FRANCIS MARY
( Cledwyn Stafford )
PERSONAL HISTORY:
I am a Franciscan Brother within the Lay Community of the Franciscans of the Cross. Within this new community I have created the Lay Companions of Saint Francis of Assisi and the St Claire Community Centre. We are a community welcoming all men and women of all faith path or religious tradition to join us in our work. We are within the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Our Vocation is INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE and to live the gospel life.
I received the Franciscan habit and blessing on the 31st of May, 2015 from Bishop James White. Perth. I live the Gospel life of the New Testament along with the inspiration and teachings of other Holy and Sacred texts.
Living a life of welcome and acceptance to all those I meet on this journey.
( In 2000 I had the privilege of visiting Assisi, Italy, where our founder Saint Francis both lived and had his calling )
I also had at this time an opportunity of attending a very special gathering in Rome to share with his Holiness a very special Mass to celebrate an Art and Community Project.
A Priest friend of mine had invited me as his guest. It was here at the tomb of St Francis that I made my commitment to be a Franciscan Lay Brother.
IT WAS TO BE FOR ME A YEAR OF PILGRIMAGE.
I stayed on in Italy for a few months and worked as a Teacher for the Berlitz Company.
This community, of which I am the FOUNDER and SUPERIOR GENERAL is named the Franciscans of the Cross and as a potential community of men and women we seek to build Bridges and Pathways between each person regardless of Faith, Spirituality or Tradition.
In this Community we also have a STRONG MULTIFAITH and Pastoral Care vocation, encouraging peace between all people.
A FAIR GO FOR ALL.
WE HAVE FOUNDATIONS IN SOUTH INDIA, the USA, SRI-LANKA, KENYA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA. Our MOTHER HOUSE is currently in Fremantle, WA.
AS a Roman Catholic CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY we are of service to all.
LET US LIVE THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPEL.
LET US LIVE OUR RENEWED VOWS OF SIMPLICITY, CHARITY AND OBEDIENCE TO THE CALL OF GOD INTO OUR LIVES.
LET US WELCOME ALL INTO THE JOURNEY WITH THE MYSTERY THAT IS CALLED I AM THAT I AM.
LET US ACTIVELY DO PASTORAL CARE WITH ALL WE MEET.
Living in a very practical life the call of the Gospel.
We personally believe that each person regardless of colour, race, gender,age or sexual orientation is welcomed by God into a loving relationship. God is love.
The Franciscan life which I follow is modelled on the life of St Francis of Assisi and the legacy which he left to those men and women who follow in his footsteps.
I would like to invite any man or woman who would like to journey with me in our Franciscan MULTI -FAITH Community to contact me.
The Franciscan life is one of SIMPLICITY, CHARITY AND OBEDIENCE TO GOD'S CALL.
The Franciscan spirit is lived in simplicity, unity and friendship. You are welcome to journey with us. Please contact me on [email protected]
Rev Superior General Brother FRANCIS MARY
( Cledwyn Stafford )