Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe Conclude Chapter of Elections with an elected Provincial Minister, Vicar and Provincial Council
Date Published: July 18, 2026
(St. Louis. MO) The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe concluded their first Chapter of Elections in St. Louis this week, gathering in prayer, fraternity and discernment as they elected a new Provincial Administration and reflected on the future of Franciscan life and ministry.
The election marks a significant moment in the life of the province, which was established through the unification of five U.S. Franciscan provinces in 2023. It is the first Provincial Chapter of Elections held by the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe since that historic union.
The Provincial Administration for the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe is as follows.
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About Chapter of Elections
The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe continue to prepare for the Provincial Chapter of 2026 taking place this July in St. Louis. A Chapter is a major gathering during which friars come together to elect leadership, review reports and proposals, and make decisions that guide our mission. Part of the upcoming Chapter will focus on choosing the next Provincial Minister, Provincial Vicar and Provincial Council. Capitulars (voting members of the Chapter) will discuss and vote on proposals that will provide broad direction and guidance for the new Provincial Administration.
About the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Order of Friars Minor)
The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe form a coast-to-coast Catholic brotherhood devoted to living the Gospel in the manner of St. Francis of Assisi and in imitation of Jesus Christ. The friars’ work is rooted in prayer, fraternity, care for the poor, education, art and social justice. Founded in October 2023, the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe was established through the unification of five U.S. provinces that belonged to the Order of Friars Minor, and includes missions in Puerto Rico, Alaska, Cuba and Jamaica. Combining their gifts has allowed the friars to renew their Franciscan witness to American society and begin an exciting new chapter of their long history in the United States. They go forth under the guidance of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness, whose compassion and advocacy for the oppressed and suffering calls them to live in solidarity with the marginalized. To learn more, visit friars.us and connect with @friarsguadalupe on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.