“I am happy that you teach sacred theology to the friars,
provided that in this occupation you do not extinguish the spirit
of prayer and devotion as written in the Rule…”
- St. Francis of Assisi to St. Anthony of Padua
(cf. Fonti Francescane 1775-76)
The formation program internal to the community is meant to equip the friars and nuns with the resources – human, intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral – necessary to live out the charism in a joyful and fruitful way.
Further studies are not required, but those who feel so called may have the opportunity to pursue them.
Candidates for the priesthood, naturally, follow the formational procedures established by the Code of Canon Law and other documents given by the Holy See and Episcopal Conference.
(cf. pfsgm Statute 6,12 – 6,14)
Here are a few of our members who have obtained (or are obtaining) degrees at institutes of higher education after their entrance into the community:
Friar Volantino (Servant General pfsgm)
- Licentiate in Fundamental Theology (Pontifical Lateran University, Rome)
Sr. Veronica (Servant Mother General pfsgm)
- Licentiate in “Utroque Iure” (civil and canon law) (Pontifical Lateran University, Rome)
- Currently studying for Doctorate in “Utroque Iure” (Pontifical Lateran University, Rome)
Friar Picchignito
- Licentiate in Sacred Fundamental Theology (Pontifical Lateran University, Rome)
- Doctorate in Sacred Theology (Pontifical Urban University, Rome)
Friar Giuseppe
- Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome)
- Currently studying for Doctorate in Sacred Scripture (Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome)
Sr. Effata
- Masters of Arts in Sacred Theology (Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, Louisiana)
Friar Nathaniel
- Licentiate in Sacred Spiritual Theology (Studio Teologico S. Paolo, Catania)