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August 12, 2026 – August 12, 2011
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Established Abbeys
Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos
Date Established: August 12, 2011
Abbey of Saint Therese of Lisieux
Date Established: September 11, 2015
Abbey of Divine Providence
Date Established: January 06, 2016
Abbey of Saint Brigit
Date Established: January 19, 2016
Abbey of Saint Alphonsa
Date Established: March 27, 2016
Our Lady of Knock Abbey
Date Established: March 09, 2017
Abbey of the Incarnation
Date Established: April 20, 2017
Abbey of Our Lady of Lanka
Date Established: September 05, 2017
Saint Maria Faustina of the Divine Mercy Abbey
Date Established: September 12, 2018
Abbey of the Redeeming Christ
Date Established: November 30, 2018
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Ecclesiastical Affiliation Established Charters:
Hermitage of Saint Tekakwitha Charter
Date of Charter: January 08, 2017
Our Lady of Knock Abbey Charter
Date of Charter: March 09, 2017
Evangelizer of the Apostles Charter
Date of Charter: November 01, 2019
Date of Charter: January 08, 2017
Our Lady of Knock Abbey Charter
Date of Charter: March 09, 2017
Evangelizer of the Apostles Charter
Date of Charter: November 01, 2019
Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Third Order Regular Charter
Date of Charter: December 2, 2021
Anglican Heritage Society, Inc. Charter
Date of Charter: March 15, 2025
Date of Charter: December 2, 2021
Anglican Heritage Society, Inc. Charter
Date of Charter: March 15, 2025
St. Mary Theotokos Theological Seminary Charter
Date of Charter: September 08, 2025
Abbey of Saint Alphonsa Charter
Date of Charter: September 23, 2025
Abbey of Our Lady of Lanka Charter
Date of Charter: September 25, 2025
What Canning Tomatoes Can Teach?
By Bishop-Elect Very Reverend William Seuffert, F.H.D.M., O.F.E., O.C.R.
This is the time of year we start harvesting and preserving our luscious crop of tomatoes.
It reminds me of what is going on in our own lives. We grow and are baptized by the rains that fall.
We then come to a point in our life when we are held accountable for our life and we are either good fruit or bad.
I can picture the angels going out picking every ripe fruit. Is the tomato nice and ripe? Is the bottom rotten? Has a bug or worm gotten it? Sounds like our souls! Are we rotten but appear good? If we are good or even slightly blemished our core is removed, we are laid open and naked before our Lord and a final judgment pronounced. Then the process of purification begins, we are cooked till softened and our outer layer removed, we undergo a process of squeezing out the best in us and the worst is discarded.
We then are cooked in a hot bath to bring out the best in us that God can use! And soon we emerge as a wonderful, tasty meal. And soon we can make everything we touch become better.
Yes, I can see our spiritual journey in a beautiful tomato on the vine to the final destination of something unique and useful to our God.
St. Lawrence and Margarita Dosal School Orphanage – Beacon of Hope for Children
By (Most Reverend) Dr. Godfrey Siundu Wasike, Director
For many orphaned and vulnerable children, poverty, loss of parents, hunger, and lack of educational opportunities can easily bring dreams to an early end. St. Lawrence & Margarita Dosal School Orphanage, Kitale, Kenya, East Africa, exists to change that story by giving vulnerable children hope, dignity, education, care, and an opportunity to build a better future.
Through the years, the Orphanage has witnessed remarkable stories of transformation. Children who had dropped out of school because their families could not afford basic necessities have returned to the classroom and rediscovered their dreams. Teenage mothers who had given up hope have received rehabilitation, encouragement, education, and renewed confidence to rebuild their lives. Other vulnerable children have found a safe and caring environment where they are reminded that their circumstances do not have to determine their future.
This life-changing mission has been strengthened tremendously through the generous partnership of the Feed The Hungry Children Campaign Project by Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E., and the MHC Foundation. Their support has helped provide food, education, care, rehabilitation, and other essential needs for children who might otherwise have been forgotten. More importantly, their partnership has communicated a powerful message to every child: “You matter, your life has value, and your dreams are still possible.”
The impact can be seen not merely in numbers, but in changed lives—in a child returning to school, a teenage mother finding courage to begin again, and a vulnerable young person discovering hope for tomorrow.
At St. Lawrence & Margarita Dosal School Orphanage, we believe that when a child is given love, nourishment, education, and opportunity, an entire future can be transformed. We remain deeply grateful to the Feed The Hungry Children Project, MHC Foundation, and all our partners and friends who continue walking with us in this journey of restoring hope and transforming lives—one child at a time.
Franciscan
By Reverend Akos Konya, S.F.U., O.C.R.
Saint Francis had a very blessed experience, when he started helping those who were in need, especially the people with leprosy. In our postmodern world, the people are so helpless, and in need, as they were in the middle age. The Franciscan spirit influences my everyday life as a Hospital chaplain, but also as a mental health worker in Hospice (Hungary, Europe). Listening to Christian music with a dying people, praying with a widow, who just lost his husband. Trying to understand a man who is suffering from the pain, but also suffers in his soul. From the anxiety, from dying, or what will happen with his/her children, when he/she is no more. Giving hope and encouragement. What I receives every day from Jesus , who is “resurrexit et vita”, the resurrection and life. Experiencing the grace and peace, which “transcends all understanding”. This is my ministry. Sometimes I arrive home as an empty vessel.
Brazilian Missions of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist
Effective immediately, the Order of Franciscan of the Eucharist (O.F.E.) have concluded activity in Brazil and have terminated all missions there. The Order of Franciscan of the Eucharist consequently have no representation or activity in Brazil at the current time.
The clergy and professed religious who were part of these Brazilian missions are no longer part of the clergy of the O.F.E., and our Franciscan Religious Order repudiates all accountability for their future actions.
Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos
Established August 12, 2011
15th Year Anniversary
Fifteen years ago on Friday, August 12, 2011, celebration of Saint Jane Francese de Chantal, Father Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E. established the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos and Chapel of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos was incorporated on September 14, 2016 as a California qualified tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the USA Internal Revenue Code.
The specific purpose [mission statement] of this corporation (Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos, Inc.) is to relieve the suffering of humanity.
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist
Website Dedication
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist website is dedicated to memorial eternal Sister Patricia Ann (Morris) Cuozzo, O.F.E.S., O.F.E., R.N., B.S., M.S., D.D., Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular (O.F.E.S.) Foundress.
She was a Board Member, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, Inc. and the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos, Inc., and Editor of the United in Spirit: O.F.E. Newsletter.
She is the wife of Abbot Father Michael Cuozzo+, O.F.E. They enjoyed a happy, loving marriage and a priestly couple for over 27 years (1993-2000), which anchored by their Catholic faith, support of married Roman Catholic priests and laity, devotion to the Blessed Mother Holy Theotokos Saint Mary, and care of orphan children.
Congratulations to the new Society of Saint Pius X Bishops
Warmest congratulations to the new Society of Saint Pius X Bishops!
Please accept our deepest congratulations on your current episcopal consecration. It is a time of immeasurable grace and deep joy to see the traditional fullness of the priesthood transmitted to serve the Church and protect the sacred inheritance of Tradition.
In a time of spiritual necessity, your readiness to march forward and shepherd the faithful is rightly inspiring. We extend our prayers for your apostolic passion, strength, and continued leadership in preserving the Catholic faith and for the salvation of souls. May the Blessed Virgin Mary protect and guide your ministry, and may God richly bless your work for the glory of the Holy Catholic Church.
The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), is a traditionalist Catholic group created by French Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre (1905-1991), in 1970 in reply to reforms started by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) that he and his followers viewed as a departure from Catholic tradition. The society is known for its anti-modernist stance and its emphasis on the Tridentine Mass and pre-Vatican II liturgical practices in Latin.
On the First of July 2026, the feast of the Most Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, at the Seminary of Saint Pius X in Écône, Switzerland, His Excellency Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta, assisted by His Excellency Bishop Bernard Fellay, conferred episcopal consecration on four bishops – one American, one Swiss, and two French – to serve as auxiliary bishops of the Society of Saint Pius X.
The grace of divine ministry rests solely on the mercy of Jesus, by which “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit,” (Titus 3:5). We are required to “feed my lambs” with the same love which Christ demanded of Simon Peter (John 21, 15-19).
Our understanding is that owing to exceptional conditions these consecrations had to be conferred without the authorization of the Holy Father. This situation is common not only to the Society of Saint Pius X but to Old Catholics who likewise uphold the traditions and faith of the Catholic Church while not being in full communion with the Holy See. Furthermore, the Society regrets that their superior-general was not allowed the opportunity to meet directly with His Holiness Pope Leo XVI to discuss the serious reasons which made the ceremony necessary.
We pray that the SSPX’s newly-consecrated bishops grow strong in good works and are supported by divine grace. May they now strive to use all their powers in this new ministry. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, Holy Theotokos, and Mother of priests, protect and guide their ministry. May God richly bless their ministry for the exaltation of the Holy Mother Church. May Almighty God sustain them unwavering in proclaiming and living the Gospel and for the great glory of God. We offer our passionate prayers for their apostolic zeal, strength, and continued guidance in preserving the Catholic faith for the salvation of souls.
The office of bishop is an office of love, service, and self-sacrifice. The bishop gives his life for the salvation of souls.
NAACP
The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., F.W.O.U
Membership
On June 23, 2026, Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., F.W.O.U., is a member of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Middletown, NY, USA, National NAACP, the New York State Conference, and the Mid-Hudson Region, NY, USA.
Founded in 1909, it is the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the United States. The mission of the NAACP is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color.
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Professed Brother Earns bachelor’s degree from Pontifical University in Rome
(L) Brother Johnbosco with Brother Paul
Brother Johnbosco Mario Onyedikachukwum Michael Okwor, OFES, has recently successfully defended his project to fulfill his requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome.
He is a professed brother of the Apostolic Episcopal Church (Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church), Province of the West, USA, and Diocese of the West, USA.
Brother Johnbosco is a brother of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular (OFES) and a member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, Inc’s., Board of Directors and Council. He is Founder of the Franciscans Friars of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Third Order Regular (FSHJ-TOR) Nigeria, West Africa. They are ambassadors of the poor and live their lives for the poor and the downtrodden. FSHJ-TOR has an Ecclesiastical Affiliation Charter with the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (OFE).
Greater Middletown Interfaith Council (NY)
The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., F.W.O.U
Membership
On June18, 2026, Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., F.W.O.U., is a member of the Greater Middletown Interfaith Council (G.M.I.F.C.).
The specific purpose or undertaking of the G.M.I.F.C. is to relieve the suffering of homelessness and housing, health and wellness, and disaster relief.
Book Published
A Spiritual Life For Anyone
Most Reverend Dr. Thomas Gore, SFU, OCR, OFEObl.
Author
Saint Mary Theotokos Theological Seminary Publications
The Most Revd. Dr. Thomas Gore has written a manual on how to begin a life in the spirit, from his experience as a psychiatrist and a bishop, presenting the reader with a scientific understanding of the brain, a psychological understanding of the mind, and a theological understanding of the spirit or soul.
Unlike many modern-day psychiatrists, Dr. Gore believes in the importance of the immaterial soul and mind in human life, and in a holistic way presents the union between soul, mind, and the body’s brain. He stresses how mental health is impossible without spiritual health, and how the latter depends on a life of prayer. In chapter after chapter, he shows the way prayer works in the spiritual life.
In the book’s Forword, Archbishop John Kersey, says, “Dr. Gore addresses the integration of body, mind and soul not only through theory but through practical action, so that a path is clear for the reader to begin or continue their exploration of the spiritual life. The key is the decision that a person makes to turn to God.” The guidance offered in this book will enable the start to be made, and provide encouragement through a sound Scriptural basis to seek and find God and to enjoy the richness of a life that He has blessed.”
The book is priced at $18.50, with all profits going to fund scholarships for the A.E.C. Seminary and can be purchased through the online store at tumbleweedbotanicals.com.
Professorial Fellow and Professor
Western Orthodox University
The Most Reverend Andrew Sagayam, O.F.E., F.W.O.U.
The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., F.W.O.U.
The Most Reverend. Thomas O. Gore, O.C.R., O.F.E.Obls., S.S.C., S.F.U., F.W.O.U.
Very Revd. Rory Robin Rafferty, Jr., O.A., O.A.M., O.F.E.Obls. , F.W.O.U.
On May 20, 2026, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, The Most Reverend Andrew Sagayam, O.F.E, F.W.O.U., appointed Professorial Fellow of the Western Orthodox University (W.O.U.) and Professor of Old Testament and Systematic Theology by the Chancellor and Supreme Head of the W.O.U. Mar +Joannes Edmundus (The Most +Revd. Edmond John Kersey de Polanie-Patrikios).
Furthermore, on the 17th, Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., F.W.O.U., appointed Professorial Fellow of the Western Orthodox University (W.O.U.) and Professor of Dogmatic Theology.
Two members of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Oblates (O.F.E.Obls.), The Most Reverend Thomas O. Gore, O.C.R., O.F.E.Obl., S.S.C., S.F.U., F.W.O.U., appointed Professorial Fellow and Professor of Liturgical and Sacramental Theology and New Testament and Very Reverend Rory Robin Rafferty, Jr., O.A., O.A.M., O.F.E.Obl., F.W.O.U. Professorial Fellow, and Professor of Church History.
Very Reverend Rory Robin Rafferty, Jr., O.F.E.Obl.
O.F.E.Obl. Member
Very Reverend Rory Robin Rafferty, Jr., O.A., O.A.M., O.F.E.Obls. , Th.D., M.Ed., B.A., became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Oblates, on Monday, May 11, 2026 and the Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist conferred upon him an honorific title of Very Reverend.
He is a member of the Apostolic Episcopal Church (Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church) of the Province of the South, the Diocese of Dallas-Lubbock, TX, USA, First Class Member of the Order of Antioch (O.A.), and Senior Member of the Order of Ave Maria (O.A.M.).
“Turn Hunger to Hope ” For Kenyan Orphans
Feeding the Hungry Orphan Children Campaign
On May 9, 2026, the Apostolic Episcopal Church (AEC) supports the labors of the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos, Inc.’s Feeding the Hungry Orphan Children Campaign: “Turn Hunger to Hope” for Kenyan Orphans. Its charitable efforts are directed specifically after the devastating impact of the slashing of US foreign aid. The shutdown led to hundreds of thousands of deaths, including children and has caused catastrophic global humanitarian crises.
The specific purpose of the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos, Inc. and its campaign of Feeding the Hungry Orphan Children Campaign: Turn Hunger to Hope for Kenyan Orphans is to relieve the suffering of humanity. The Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos, Inc., is a California qualified tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the USA Internal Revenue Code. All (USA) gifts are tax deductible.
The Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (OFE), is a chartered religious order of AEC and the OFE is the administrator of the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos, Inc. The Most Revd. Michael Cuozzo (Mar Francis) is its CEO and President as well as being Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist.
We are dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children at the St. Lawrence and Margarita Dosal School Orphanage, Republic of Kenya. Just $5.00 can provide around 20 meals for orphan children in urgent need.
The St. Lawrence and Margarita Dosal School Orphanage have answered God’s call to labor in the vineyard by administrating a nutrition program for its orphan children. No public funds in the Republic of Kenya provide this.
The fundraiser Project Chair is the Most Revd. Michael Cuozzo (Mar Francis), AEC Provincial of the West, USA and the Project Co-Chair is the Most Revd. Mar Thoma, AEC Provincial of the South, USA. Contact on this matter may be made with the Most Revd. Michael Cuozzo (Mar Francis), AEC Provincial of the West, USA , or Scan QR Code.
Apostolic Episcopal Church Relief Fund
On May 09, 2026, the Apostolic Episcopal Church Relief Fund has been established in response to the recent tornado damage in the town of Purvis, Mississippi, USA. Its charitable efforts are targeted very specifically at financial assistance in paying motel expenses for needy families who have lost the “roof over their heads”. No money will be dispersed to individuals, just to ‘economy’ motels, especially those who offer weekly rates.
The Anglican Heritage Society, the ministry of the Apostolic Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas, which is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation, will be the administrator of the Apostolic Episcopal Church Relief Fund. The Society has made an initial donation of $1,000 to inaugurate the fund.
Our goal is to: 1) ease the financial stress involved in securing temporary housing; and 2) to support displaced families with our intercessory prayers, regardless of their religious affiliation. The postal address of the Apostolic Episcopal Church Relief Fund in care of the Anglican Heritage Society is: 4711 Amherst Street. Lubbock, Texas 79416 USA. All gifts are tax deductible, when designated as charitable contributions to, “The AHS for Relief Fund.” Contact on this matter may be made with the Most Revd. Mar Thoma, AEC Provincial of the South, USA.
St. Francis of Assisi Sanctification of Families Union (S.F.U.) is the inspiration for setting up the Apostolic Episcopal Church Relief Fund. SFU is an International Confraternity of prayer and ministry of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist. Our Deacon, Reverend Deacon Thomas David Gore, S.F.U., is the Co-Director of the Fund. The Relief Fund and S.F.U. will strive to provide the basic needs of families, in addition to working for their holiness and sanctification.
Diploma of Partnership
Order of the Knights of San Rocco in Rome
On April 15, 2026, the Grand Master of the Order of the Knights of San Rocco in Rome, H.E. Renato Parlato, granted a Diploma of Partnership with the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist.
The Knights of San Rocco (Cavalieri di San Rocco) are a Roman confraternity with deep historical roots, blending religious devotion, charitable works, a strong sense of community and with close ties to the Roman Catholic Church. They are both a religious brotherhood and a charitable institution, rooted in centuries of service to the sick and marginalized, and active in sustaining their spiritual mission in the modern era.
Pope Paul III (1554-1549) instituted a confraternity of San Rocco, which in 1556 was raised to an archconfraternity by Pope Paul IV (1555-1559), and it is from this original foundation that the present fraternal order descends.
The order’s spirit is defined by love for God and neighbor.
Apostolic Episcopal Church
- ORTHODOX IN THE FAITH
- CATHOLIC IN PRACTICE
- ANGLICAN IN PERSPECTIVE
[Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic Apostolic and Orthodox Church
Appointment
Saturday, March 28, 2026, the O.F.E. Auxiliary Bishop The Most Revd. Andrew Sagayam, O.F.E., B.Phil., B.Th., M.A., has been appointed as Provincial of the Central, USA, Diocese of Saint Thomas the Apostle, USA, in the Apostolic Episcopal Church (A.E.C.) [Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church] and further Titular Bishop of Hebron in the Catholic Apostolic Church: Catholicate of the West. Bishop Sagayam will be designated as Mar +Andrew.
He and his wife Alphonsa are parents of two young daughters Aquila and Amariah and a new baby boy, Abriel.
The Apostolic Episcopal Church (Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church), organized in 1925 and is an autonomous and fully independent Christian church that combines the heritage of the Chaldean Catholic Church (an Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with the Holy See), of which it is an extension, with that of traditional Anglicanism. It is thus one of the few communions not formed by way of a split or division in another Church body, and is the second oldest conservative or “continuing” Anglican denomination to have been formed in the United States. Click Here Link Site
Apostolic Episcopal Church
- ORTHODOX IN THE FAITH
- CATHOLIC IN PRACTICE
- ANGLICAN IN PERSPECTIVE
[Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic Apostolic and Orthodox Church]
Members
March 25, 2026, the O.F.E. Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist and the Primate and Presiding Bishop of the Holy Eastern Catholic Apostolic and Orthodox Church – Apostolic Episcopal Church (A.E.C.) want to kindly convey our warm and sincere thanks, admiration, congratulations, and prayers to members of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.) and the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular (O.F.E.S.) who are incardinated with the A.E.C.. The Revd. Noel Clarke, O.F.E., O.CR., D.D., M.Psy., B.A.; The Revd. Fr. Terence McDonough, O.F.E., D.D.; The Revd. Fr. William Seuffert, F.H.D.M., O.F.E., O.C.R., D.D., S.T.L., B.A.; Brother Richard Baldi, O.F.E.S., O.C.R., Psy.D., M.S.W., B.A.; and Brother Johnbosco Mario Onyedikachukwum Michael Okwor, O.E.S., O.C. R., B.Phil. stand prepared to answer the call of those who need us – perhaps for a specific time in their lives, or in a more enduring relationship.
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs Doctor of Divinity Program
The Most Reverend Thomas Orville Gore (Mar Thoma)
The Most Reverend Thomas Orville Gore (Mar Thoma), O.C.R., O.F.E.Obl., S.S.C., S.F.U., D.D., M.D., has accepted the appointment as the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs of the Doctor of Divinity Program. The Doctor of Divinity Degrees are awarded to members of a sanctioned religious jurisdiction in recognition of noteworthy contributions and the lives they touched.
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist
Professed Sisters
Friday World Day of Prayer, March 06, 2026, the O.F.E. Board of Directors and Council members have approved that our professed Reverend Sisters for membership. Consideration given for membership of non-Roman Catholic Sisters [Brothers, Priests, and Bishops] who are of the “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.”
Professed Sisters to live the Franciscan “Rule of Life” drawn up by St. Clare of Assisi and to live and embrace a Christ-centered, incarnational approach to faith based on the teachings of St. Clare of Assisi and St. Francis of Assisi.
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Oblates (O.F.E.Obl.)
Established On February 24, 2026
The Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist is a religious order of the Apostolic Episcopal Church and the Catholicate of the West. The Board of Directors and Council members of the O.F.E. have approved the establishment of the O.F.E. Oblates, thus allowing those whose vocation is as Franciscan Tertiaries to become affiliated with the Order.
The Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Oblates (O.F.E.Obl.) is for ordinary people: men and women, married and single, lay and ordained; Roman Catholic and non-Roman Catholic who are of the “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.”
Oblates offer themselves (the meaning of the word oblate) for the service of God and neighbor by word and example. “We must lead people to act as human beings first of all, and then like Christians, and finally we must help them to become saints?” (St. Eugene de Mazenod)
The Founder of the O.F.E. Oblates is the Most Revd. Thomas Gore, O.F.E.Obl., of the A.E.C. and the Catholicate of the West.
Most Revd.Thomas Gore is a member of the Order’s (the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist) Confraternity of the Sanctification of Families Union of Saint Francis of Assisi (S.F.U), the International Conference of Catholic and Autocephalous Bishops (I.C.C.A.B.), the Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Degree awarded, the Co-Chair of the Chaplaincy Candidates Recruitment Project, and Fundraiser Co-Chair of “The Turn Hunger To Hope For Kenyan Orphans.” He has Chartered with our Order the Saint Mary Theotokos Theological Seminary and the Anglican Heritage Society, Inc. Click Here Link Site
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist
Professed Brothers
Friday after Ash Wednesday, February 20, 2026, the O.F.E. Board of Directors and Council members have approved that “our processed Reverend Brothers, they truly deserve our attention and fraternal love” and for membership. Consideration given for membership of non-Roman Catholic Brothers [Sisters, Priests, and Bishops] who are of the “one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church.”
Members live and embrace a Christ-centered, incarnational approach to faith based on the teachings of St. Francis of Assis.
Apostolic Episcopal Church
- ORTHODOX IN THE FAITH
- CATHOLIC IN PRACTICE
- ANGLICAN IN PERSPECTIVE
[Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic Apostolic and Orthodox Church]
Chaplaincy Candidates Recruitment Project
Est. On February 13, 2026
The USA military chaplaincy serves as the military’s spiritual willingness, makes available emotional, moral, and spiritual support to soldiers and their families. They support all faiths and honor the distinct doctrines of their faith while respecting other denominations.
The Primate and Presiding Bishop and the USA Provincials of the West and South of the Apostolic Episcopal Church [Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church], are launching the USA Military Chaplaincy Candidates Recruitment Project for ordained priests. This noteworthy project will assist us to finalize our church’s application as a designated Chaplaincy Endorsing Religious Organization. The Apostolic Episcopal Church has eligibility with the Department of Defense to sponsor active duty military chaplains.
The Chaplaincy Candidates Recruitment Project Chair is Mar +Francis (Michael Cuozzo) O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R, O.A., O.A.M., Provincial of the West, USA, Apostolic Episcopal Church [Offically The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church]. The Project Co-Chair is Mar + Toma (Thomas O. Gore) O.C.R., S.S.C., Provincial of the South, USA. Click Here Link Site
Order of Ave Maria (O.A.M. )
The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M
O.A.M. Senior Member
Friday, February 06, 2026, on the memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs, the Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, the Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U.,O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M.., received as a Senior Member of the Order of Ave Maria (O.A.M.) by Superior-General The Prince-Abbot the Most Reverend Edmond III of San Luigi.
The name “Ave Maria” is Latin and comes from the Angelic greeting to Mary, the Mother of God, and it means, “Hail Mary.”
The object of the Order is to promote love and devotion towards the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Council of Ephesus, in 431 A.D., formally established devotion to our Blessed Mother, as the Mother of God (Gk. Theotokos, meaning God bearer).
The Apostolic Episcopal Church
- ORTHODOX IN THE FAITH
- CATHOLIC IN PRACTICE
- ANGLICAN IN PERSPECTIVE
Provincial of the West, USA
Established the Diocese of the West, USA of the Province of the West, USA
Thursday, January 22, 2026, Mar Francis (Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M.), Provincial of the West, USA, of the Apostolic Episcopal Church [Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church] established the Diocese of the West, USA of the Province of the West, USA.
Order of Antioch (O.A.)
The Most Rev. Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M.
O.A.. First Class Member
Thursday, January 01, 2026, on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, the Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., received as a member of the First Class of the Order of Antioch (O.A.) by Superior-General The Prince-Abbot the Most Reverend Edmond III of San Luigi.
The Order is Traditionally Catholic and Western Orthodox in its ethos. The purposes of the Order are to defend the Catholic and Orthodox Faith, Ideology, Tradition, and Cultural Inheritances.
The Most Reverend +Andrew Sagayam, O.F.E.
Auxiliary Bishop of O.F.E.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, on the memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.) appointed with the approval of the Board of Directors and Council, the Most Reverend Andrew Sagayam, O.F.E., as the Auxiliary Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist.
Geoffrey E. Dye, O.F.E.S.
O.F.E.S. Member
Geoffrey E. Dye became a professed secular Franciscan of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular, on Sunday, August 10, 2025. His religious name is Brother Adrian. His home parish is All Saints Anglo-Catholic Church, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne, Australia.
Brother Adrian, O.F.E.S., a professed member of the Ecumenical Order of St. Francis, Third Order (T.O.R.), Australian Church of Antioch, Alphington, Victoria, Australia.
The Franciscan Union Membership
On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist is received as a member of The Franciscan Union by The Most Reverend Glenn W. Taylor, E.O.S.F., Founding member of The Franciscan Union and Minister General of the Ecumenical Order of Saint Francis (T.O.R).
The purpose of The Franciscan Union is to establish a network and supportive framework for members, whether they be communities, hermits or solitary friars and sisters.
Article Published
The Roman Catholic Rosary Beads
The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, had an article that was published on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, The Roman Catholic Rosary Beads, in the Moral Guidance Consortium of American Archbishops, Metropolitans, and Patriarchs. The Publisher, Editor, and Administrator is The Most Reverend Don C. Ericson O.S.A,. S.T.B., S.T.M., D.D., D.C. The link to the article Click Here Link Site.
The Apostolic Episcopal Church
- ORTHODOX IN THE FAITH
- CATHOLIC IN PRACTICE
- ANGLICAN IN PERSPECTIVE
(Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic And Apostolic Orthodox Church)
Appointment
Sunday, June 29, 2025, the O.F.E. Primate and Presiding Archbishop The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., D.D., S.T.D., Ph.D., M.A., has been appointed as Provincial of the West, USA, in the Apostolic Episcopal Church (A.E.C.) [Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church] and as a Deputy to the Primate, and further Titular Archbishop of Epiphania in the Catholic Apostolic Church: Catholicate of the West as Patriarch of Malaga and Exarch for the USA. Archbishop Michael will be designated as Mar +Francis.
The Apostolic Episcopal Church [Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church], organized in 1925 and is an autonomous and fully independent Christian church that combines the heritage of the Chaldean Catholic Church (an Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with the Holy See), of which it is an extension, with that of traditional Anglicanism. It is thus one of the few communions not formed by way of a split or division in another Church body, and is the second oldest conservative or “continuing” Anglican denomination to have been formed in the United States. Click Here Link Site
Very Reverend Noel Clarke, O.F.E., O.C.R.
Assistant Minister General
Sunday, June 29, 2025, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, appointed Very Reverend Noel Clarke, O.F.E., O.C.R., Assistant Minister General.
The Consortium of American Archbishops, Metropolitans, and Patriarchs
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, The Primate and Presiding Archbishop of O.F.E., the Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., received as a member of The Consortium of American Archbishops, Metropolitans, and Patriarchs. The Consortium of American Archbishops, Metropolitans and Patriarchs is an association of Christian Leaders committed to serving our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The Apostolic Episcopal Church
- ORTHODOX IN THE FAITH
- CATHOLIC IN PRACTICE
- ANGLICAN IN PERSPECTIVE
(Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church)
Charter
Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist granted a Charter with the Apostolic Episcopal Church [Officially The Holy Eastern Catholic and Apostolic Orthodox Church] (in union with the Catholicate of the West and the Abbey-Principality of San Luigi). The Charter recognizes the Order as a Religious Order of the Apostolic Episcopal Church (and the Catholicate of the West). Click Here Link Site
Reverend Deacon Thomas D. Gore, D.C., S.F.U.
Sanctification of Families Union of Saint of Assisi (S.F.U.)
Member
Friday, May 16, 2025, Reverend Deacon Thomas D. Gore received as a member of the Sanctification of Families Union of Saint Francis of Assisi (S.F.U.). The Union is an international confraternity of prayer and ministry. It is comprised of priests, pastors, brothers, sisters, and laity from all religious traditions who commit to prayer for the sanctification of families and of married Roman Catholic priests.
The Most Reverend Thomas Gore, M.D., S.F.U., O.C.R.
Sanctification of Families Union of Saint of Francis of Assisi (S.F.U.) Member
International Conference of Catholic & Autocephalous Bishops (I.C.C.A.B.) Member
Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Degree Awarded
Thursday, February 27, 2025, The Most Reverend Thomas O. Gore received as a member of the Sanctification of Families Union of Saint Francis of Assisi (S.F.U.). The Union is an international confraternity of prayer and ministry. It is comprised of priests, pastors, brothers, sisters, and laity from all religious traditions who commit to prayer for the sanctification of families and of married Roman Catholic priests.
The Most Reverend Thomas O. Gore accepted as a membership of the International Conference of Catholic and Autocephalous Bishops and awarded the Doctor of Divinity Degree.
The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R.
Primate and Presiding Archbishop of O.F.E.
Coat of Arms Designed by Most Rev. Angelo Carlo Casali MOST REV. DR. +MICHAEL CUOZZO, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., O.A., O.A.M., F.W.O.U.
ARCHBISHOP COAT OF ARMS
Secular Franciscan Order (O.F.S.)
[Third Order of St. Francis]
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.)
[Third Order of St. Francis]
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.)
Sanctification of Families Union of Saint of Francis of Assisi (S.F.U.)
Order of Corporate Reunion (O.C.R.)
[Christian, Ecumenical, and Fraternal Order of Corporate Reunion]
Order of Antioch (O.A.)
Order of Ave Maria (O.A.M.)
Order of Corporate Reunion (O.C.R.)
[Christian, Ecumenical, and Fraternal Order of Corporate Reunion]
Order of Antioch (O.A.)
Order of Ave Maria (O.A.M.)
Fellow Western Orthodox University (F.W.O.U.)
Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle, the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, Inc. Board of Directors and Council Members convened a meeting for the appointment and approval of the Office of Archbishop to The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., as the Primate and Presiding Archbishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist. His appointment was approved by the O.F.E. Corporate Board of Directors and Council Members.
Order of Corporate Reunion (O.C.R.)
[Christian, Ecumenical, and Fraternal Order of Corporate Reunion] O.C.R.
O.C.R. Member
Ut omnes unum sint
That they all may be one
Monday, January 13, 2025, The Most Reverend +Robert Chung, O.C.R., Superior-General of the Order of Corporate Reunion [Christian, Ecumenical, and Fraternal Order of Corporate Reunion] Bishop of Selby and Provincial of York, accepted the membership of The Most Reverend +Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., O.C.R., with the Fraternal Order of Corporate Reunion.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, The Most Reverend +Robert Chung, O.C.R. Superior-General of the Order of Corporate Reunion [Christian, Ecumenical, and Fraternal Order of Corporate Reunion] Bishop of Selby and Provincial of York, accepted the membership of the Very Rev. George Adusei-Bonsu, O.F.E., O.C.R., Very Rev. Noel Clarke, O.F.E., O.C.R., Very Rev. W.W. Augustus Dilkushan Ferando, O.C.R., O.F.E., Most Rev. Rouville M. Fisher, III, O.F.E., O.C.R., Very Rev. Aneesh Jacob (Sebastian) Puthenpurackal, O.F.E., O.C.R., Very Rev. Max M. Zapanta, O.C.R., O.F.E., Very Rev. Abel Makahamadze, O.C.R., O.F.E., Dr. Richard P. Baldi, O.F.E.S., O.C.R., Michael Ude, O.F.E.S., O.C.R. , Avwerosuoghene Joseph Goru, O.F.E.S., O.C.R., Johnbosco Mario Onyedikachukwum Michael Okor, O.F.E.S., O.C.R., Bishop-Elect Very Rev. William Seuffert, F.H.D.M., O.C.R., and The Most Reverend Thomas O. Gore, M.D., S.F.U., O.C.R.
Established in England and founded in 1874, the Christian, Ecumenical, and Fraternal Order of Corporate Reunion (O.C.R.) is a religious association of clergy and laity that works for unity between Anglicans and Roman Catholics. Order of Corporate Reunion Membership Click Here
Memorial Eternal Sister Patricia Cuozzo , O.F.S., O.F.E.
Posthumously Awarded O.F.E. Membership
Saturday, September 14, 2024, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, the Bishop of Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, posthumously awarded (Memorial Eternal) Sr. Patricia Cuozzo, O.F.E., O.F.E.S., R.N., B.S., M.S., D.D., membership in the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.).
Sister Patricia was the foundress of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular (O.F.E.S.) for Roman Catholic laypeople and wives of married Roman Catholic priests.
Bishop-Elect Very Reverend William Seuffert, F.H.D.M.
Editor of the United in Spirit: O.F.E. Newsletter
Monday, August 19, 2024, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, appointed Bishop-Elect Very William Seuffert, F.H.D.M., editor of the United in Spirit: O.F.E. Newsletter.
The Children’s Movement of California
Membership
On Friday, August 9, 2024, the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos, Inc., received as a member of The Children’s Movement of California ® .
The Children’s Movement of California is demonstrating unprecedented support for children’s issues both in numbers and diversity from communities across California. By speaking in one voice on behalf of children, The Children’s Movement of California builds the necessary pressure to move the needle on children’s health, education, and welfare policies.
International Conference of Catholic and Autocephalous Bishops (I.C.C.A.B.)
Established December 14, 2023
Logo Designed
by Most Rev. Angelo Carlo Casali
Thursday, December 14, 2023, The Most Reverend +Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U., and The Most +Reverend Rouville M. Fisher, III, O.F.E., bishops of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.), and The Most Reverend +Angelo Carlo Casali of the Ecumenical Fraternity of Mercy (E.F.M.), are co-founders of the International Conference of Catholic and Autocephalous Bishops (I.C.C.A.B.).
The International Conference of Catholic and Autocephalous Bishops (I.C.C.A.B.) is an assembly of the hierarchy of bishops who jointly exercise pastoral functions on behalf of the Christian faithful. Interested in I.C.C.A.B. membership Click Here
Very Reverend W.W. Augustus Dilkushan Fernando, O.F.E.,
Minister Provincial of the Province of Saint Benedict
Monday, November 13, 2023, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, appointed the Very Reverend W.W. Augustus Dilkushan Fernando, O.F.E., Minister Provincial for the Province of Saint Benedict.
Province of Saint Benedict
Established November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist established a new province. The name of the province will be the Province of Saint Benedict.
First Anniversary of the Roman Catholic Episcopal Ordination
Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Degree Awarded
The first anniversary of the Roman Catholic Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E,. on Wednesday, October 04, 2023, the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, awarded the Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) degree upon The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E., O.F.S., O.F.S., The Most Reverend Rouville M. Fisher, III, O.F.E., D.D., Very Reverend George Adusei-Bonsu, O.F.E., D.D., Very Reverend Noel Clarke, O.F.E., D.D, Very Reverend W.W. Augustus Dilkushan Fernando, O.F.E., D.D., Very Reverend Terence M. McDonough, O.F.E., D.D., Very Reverend Aneesh Jacob (Sebastian) Puthenpurackal, O.F.E., D.D, Very Reverend Abel Makahamdze, O.F.E., D.D., Very Reverend Max M. Zapanta, O.F.E., D.D., Very Reverend William Seuffert, F.H.D.M., D.D., Reverend Akos Konya, S.F.U., D.D., and The Most Rev. Angelo Carlo Casali, D.D.
The ecclesiastical Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) degree is awarded to members of the clergy in recognition of noteworthy contributions and the lives they touched. Interested in the Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Degree Program Click Here
Appointments of Deans of Academic Affairs
Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Degree Program
Wednesday, October 04, 2023, on the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi and the first anniversary of the Episcopal Ordination of the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, appointed The Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.S.F., O.F.E., S.F.U., Dean of Academic Affairs of the Doctor of Divinity Degree Program and The Most Reverend +Rouville M. Fisher, III, O.F.E., Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Interested in the Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Degree Program Click Here
Abbey of St. Mary Theotokos Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist
Logo Trademark
September 08, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted a trademark to the Abbey of St. Mary Theotokos Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist
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Memorial Eternal Sister Patricia Cuozzo ,O.F.E.S
Posthumously Awarded the Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) Degree
Wednesday, April 20, 2023, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist posthumously awarded the Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) degree upon Sr. Patricia Cuozzo, O.F.E.S., R.N., B.S., M.S., D.D.
Very Reverend Aneesh Jacob (Sebastian) Puthenpurackal ,O.F.E.
Minister Provincial of the Province of Saint Alphonsa
Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, appointed the Very Reverend Aneesh Jacob (Sebastian) Puthenpurackal, O.F.E., Minister Provincial for the Province of Saint Alphonsa.
Very Reverend Abel Makahamadze, O.F.E .
Minister Provincial of the Province of Saint Charles Lwanga and His Companions
Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, appointed the Very Reverend Abel Makahamadze, O.F.E., Minister Provincial for the Province of Saint Charles Lwanga and His Companions.
Province of Saint Charles Lwanga and His Companions
and the Province of Saint Alphonsa
Established January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist established two provinces. The names of the provinces will be the Province of Saint Alphonsa and the Province of Saint Charles Lwanga and His Companions.
Honorific Title of Very Reverend Conferred
Monday, November 14, 2022, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist conferred an honorific title of Very Reverend upon Very Reverend George Adusei-Bobsu, O.F.E., Very Reverend Noel Clarke, O.F.E., Very Reverend W.W. Augustus Dilkushan Fernando, O.F.E., Very Reverend Terence M. McDonough, O.F.E., Very Reverend Abel Makahamdze, O.F.E., Very Reverend Aneesh Jacob (Sebastian) Puthenpurackal, O.F.E., Very Reverend Max M. Zapanta, O.F.E., and Very Reverend William Seuffert, F.H.D.M.
Reverend Max M. Zapanta, O.F.E.
Minster Provincial of O.F.E.
Tuesday, November 07, 2022, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.), appointed the Reverend Max M. Zapanta, O.F.E., Minister Provincial for the Province of Saint Mary Theotokos.
The Most Reverend +Rouville Fisher, III, O.F.E.
Auxiliary Bishop of O.F.E.
Tuesday, October 04, 2022, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.) appointed the Most Reverend Rouville M. Fisher III, O.F.E., Auxiliary Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist.
Roman Catholic Episcopal Ordination of
Very Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E., O.F.S.
Coat of Arms Designed by Most Rev. Angelo Carlo Casali
The Most Reverend +Michael Cuozzo, O.F.S., O.F.E., S.F.U.
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Secular Franciscan Order (O.F.S.)
[Third Order of St. Francis]
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.)
Sanctification of Families Union of Saint Francis of Assisi (S.F.U)
Tuesday, October 04, 2022, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Minister General Very Reverend Michael Cuozzo, Elected-Bishop of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.) ordained a Roman Catholic bishop by The Most Reverend +Dermot P. Rodgers, Bishop of the Mission Province of Saint Peter of Rome in the Roman Catholic Church, at the Saint Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Holy Family Chapel, San Diego, California, USA.
Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Objective
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the O.F.E. Board of Directors and Council meeting convened for the approval of the Amendments to the General Constitutions. The Objective of the Order was approved.
Guided by the grace of the Holy Spirit we are called to achieve the Objective of the Order:
“Clerics, whatever their condition, are to care in their heart for all of the Churches, and therefore to serve her wherever there is great necessity; let them show willingness, especially with the permission or encouragement of their own eparchial bishop or superior, to exercise their ministry in the missions or in regions laboring under a shortage of clergy.” (1990 Code of Canons of Oriental (Eastern) Churches, Canon 393)
The Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist objective is achieved when our religious order and/or priests are recognized and/or incardinated into a participating Eastern Ecclesia which is in union with Rome. The priest and his wife shall then, per Eastern Canon 393, be loaned to a Roman Catholic Diocese which is experiencing a shortage of priests.
Memorial Eternal Sr. Patricia Cuozzo Memorial Centre
Kitale, Republic of Kenya
“Touching Lives and Changing Communities”
Planning phase of the Sr. Patricia Cuozzo Memorial Centre founded on April 20, 2022, at Kitale, Republic of Kenya. It was registered and a Certificate of Registration was granted in accordance with the provisions of the Registration of Business Names Act and Rule there under.
The Sr. Patricia Cuozzo Memorial Centre will house the Sr. Patricia Cuozzo Children’s Hospital, the Bishop Michael Cuozzo Medical Training Centre, and the Saint Mary Theotokos Chapel.
The Co-Directors of the Sr. Patricia Cuozzo Memorial Centre are the Most Reverend Godfrey Siundu Wasike, Stella Nangila Siundu, and the Most Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F..E.
Johnbosco Mario Onyedikachukwum Michael Okwor, O.F.E.S.
O.F.E.S . Member
Johnbosco Mario Onyedikachukwum Michael Okwor became a professed secular Franciscan of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular on Thursday, December 2, 2021. His religious name is Brother Johnbosco. His home parish is Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, Enugu, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Brother Johnbosco, O.F.E.S., is a professed member and Secretary of the Franciscan Friars of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Third Order Regular (T.O.R.) the Province of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Federal Reoublic of Nigeria. He is a student at St. John Cross Seminary, Nsukka, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Sr. Patricia Ann (Morris) Cuozzo, O.F.E.S.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at 3:00 PM, a private Mass of Christian burial celebrated for Patricia Ann (Morris) Cuozzo, at Saint Peter’s Roman Catholic Church of Liberty, New York, USA. The presiding minister was her husband Very Reverend Father Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E.
Dedication Ceremony of Sister Patricia Cuozzo Memorial Girl’s Hostel
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the Saint Lawrence Children’s Center and Saint Lawrence and Margarita Dosal School Orphanage, dedicated the Sister Patricia Cuozzo Memorial Girl’s Hostel, Kitale, Republic of Kenya. The presiding minister at the dedication was Archbishop ++Godfrey Wasike Siundu and members present was his wife Stella Siundu, senior Government officials from the Ministry of Education, Board Members and other community stakeholders.
The Center has been transforming communities and saving children since 2003. Its mission is to empower vulnerable and orphaned children in all areas of education to become responsible future citizens and leaders.
We Mourn the Death of Sister Patricia Ann (Morris) Cuozzo, O.F.E.S.
+ May She Rest in Eternal Peace +
Sister Patricia Ann (Morris) Cuozzo, O.F.E.S., died Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in Corona, California, USA.
Sister Patricia was the foundress of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular (O.F.E.S.) for Roman Catholic laity and wives of married Roman Catholic priests. She was received as its first professed secular Franciscan of the Order.
She was a Board Member, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, Inc. and the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos, Inc., and Editor of the United in Spirit: O.F.E. Newsletter.
She is the wife of Abbot Father Michael Cuozzo+, O.F.E. They enjoyed a happy, loving marriage and a priestly couple for over 27 years, which anchored by their Catholic faith, support of married Roman Catholic priests and laity, devotion to the Blessed Mother Holy Theotokos Saint Mary, and care of orphan children.
Reverend Akos Konya, S.F.U.
Sanctification of Families Union of Saint Francis of Assisi (S.F.U.)
Thursday, January 30, 2020, Reverend Akos Konya received as a member of the Sanctification of Families Union of Saint Francis of Assisi (S.F.U.). The Union is an international confraternity of prayer and ministry. It is comprised of priests, pastors, brothers, sisters, and laity from all religious traditions who commit to prayer for the sanctification of families and of married Roman Catholic priests.
Pastor Akos Konya is married, the father of two sons, and is the pastor of a Presbyterian church in Miskole, Hungry, Europe. Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. Miskolc is the fourth largest city in Hungary.
Province of Saint Mary Theotokos
Established September 14, 2019
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Saturday, September 14, 2019, the Minister General of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist established its first province. The name of the province will be the Province of Saint Mary Theotokos in the North American Continent.
Mr, Averosuoghene Josephmary Goru, O.F.E.S.
O.F.E.S. Member
Mr. Avwerosuoghene Josephmary Goru became a professed secular Franciscan of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular (O.F.E.S.) on Thursday, July 25, 2019, Feast of Saint James, Apostle. His religious name is Brother Josephmary.
Brother Ude Michael Francis Stephen, O.F.E.S.
Brother Michael Francis Stephen became a professed secular Franciscan of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular on Thursday, May 23, 2019. His religious name is Brother Michael Francis Stephen.
Brother Michael Francis Stephen is a professed member of the Missionary Sons of Mother Mary (M.S.M.M.).
Reverend Friar Able Makahamadze, O.F.E.
O.F.E. Member
Reverend Father Abel Makahamadze became a professed Franciscan Priest and Brother of the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical (O.F.E.) on Friday November 30, 2018. Furthermore, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, he became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.). His religious name is Brother John of the Cross. Abbey of the Redeeming Christ will be the name of his abbey.
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Order of Franciscans Ecumenical, Inc.
Incorporated January 5, 2018
Renamed Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist, Inc. December 20, 2022
The Feast of Saint John Neumann, Bishop, Friday, January 5, 2018, the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical, Inc., incorporated as a non-profit religious corporation. The sole purpose of this corporation is to minister to celibate and married Roman Catholic priests and laity. This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
Reverend Friar W.W. Augustus Dilkushan Fernando, O.F.E.
O.F.E. Member
Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Memorial of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Religious, Reverend Father W.W. Augustus Dilkushan Fernando, became a professed Franciscan Friar and Brother of the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical (O.F.E.). Furthermore, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, he became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.). Father Fernando’s religious name is Brother Dilkushan.
The Most Reverend Friar Rouville M. Fisher, III. O.F.E.
O.F.E. Member
The Most Reverend Father Rouville M. Fisher, III became a professed Franciscan Friar and Brother of the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical (O.F.E.), on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Furthermore, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, he became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.). Bishop Rouville’s religious name is Brother John Paul, in honor of Pope John Paul II. The name of his abbey will be Abbey of the Incarnation.
Reverend Friar Terence M. McDonough, O.F.E.
O.FE. Member
Reverend Terence M. McDonough became a professed Franciscan Friar and Brother of the the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical (O.F.E.), on March 9, 2017. Furthermore, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, he became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.). His religious name is Brother Arnold. The name of his Abbey is Our Lady of Knock Abbey.
Sanctification of Families Union of Saint Francis of Assisi ( S.F.U.)
Established July 11, 2016
Monday, July 11, 2016, the Order of Franciscans of the Ecumenical established the Sanctification of Families Union of Saint Francis of Assisi (S.F.U.). The Union is an international confraternity of prayer and ministry. It is comprised of priests, pastors, brothers, sisters, and laity from all religious traditions who commit to prayer for the sanctification of families and of married Roman Catholic priests.
Abbot Father Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E., O.F.S.
Pastoral Opportunity
Monday, May 2, 2016, Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Abbot Father Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E., O.F.S., offered an opportunity to pastor an Italian-Greek (Eastern) Catholic Mission, a Byzantine Greek Catholic Rite that is in union with the Bishop of Rome. Though geography prevents acceptance of this position, it was an honor to be invited, as well as a welcome reflection of acceptance of married priesthood.
Reverend Friar Aneesh Jacob (Sebastian) Puthenpurackal, O.F.E.
O.F.E. Member
Reverend Father Aneesh Jacob (Sebastian) Puthenpurackal became a professed Franciscan Brother of the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical (O.F.E.) on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Furthermore, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, he became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.). His religious name is Brother Sebastian. Abbey of Saint Alphonsa will be the name of his abbey.
Doctor Richard P. Baldi, O.F.E.S.
O.F.E.S. Member
Doctor Richard P. Baldi became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular (O.F.E.S.) on Friday, February 12, 2016.
Reverend Friar Noel M. Clarke, O.F.E.
O.F.E. Member
Reverend Father Noel became a professed Franciscans Friar and Brother of the Order of Franciscanof the Eucharist(O.F.E.) on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Furthermore, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, he became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.). His religious name is Brother Martin. Saint Brigit will be the name of his Friary.
Reverend Friar Max M. Zapanta, O.F.E.
O.F.E. Member
Friday, September 11, 2015, Reverend Father Max Zapanta became a professed Franciscans Friar and Brother of the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical (O.F.E.). Furthermore, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, he became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.). Father Max’s religious name is Brother Cyril. The name of his Abbey will be the Abbey Saint Therese Lisieux, California, USA.
Order of Franciscans Ecumenical Secular (O.F.E.S.)
Established November 13, 2015
Renamed Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular (O.F.E.S.) December 13, 2022
The Memorial of Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini, Friday, November 13, 2015, Order of Franciscans Ecumenical established the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical Secular (O.F.E.S.) for Roman Catholic laypeople and wives of married Roman Catholic priests. On December 13, 2022, the Order was renamed the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist Secular.
Patricia Ann (Morris) Cuozzo was the foundress of O.F.E.S. and was received as its first professed secular Franciscan of the Order on the same day. Her religious name is Sister Frances. She is the wife of Abbot Father Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E.
Order of Franciscans Ecumenical Website
Established December 25, 2015
The Nativity of the Lord, Friday, December 25, 2015, Order of Franciscans Ecumenical launched its new website forming an international Franciscans religious order.
Very Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E., O.F.S.
Appointed Abbot General and Abbot
Friday, October 4, 2013, Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Very Reverend Michael Cuozzo has been appointed for the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical as Abbot General and Abbot of the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos.
Very Reverend Michael Cuozzo, O.F.E., O.F.S.
O.F.E. Member
Tuesday, August 13, 2013, the Very Reverend Father Michael Cuozzo became a professed Archpriest and Brother of the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical (O.F.E.). Furthermore, on Saturday, August 24, 2019, he became a professed member of the Order of Franciscans of the Eucharist (O.F.E.). His religious name is Brother Francis.
Order of Franciscans Ecumenical
Established October 4, 2011
Renamed Order of Franciscan of the Eucharist December 20, 2022
The Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, Tuesday, October 4, 2011, Father Michael Cuozzo established the Order of Franciscans Ecumenical.
Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos
Chapel of Saint Francis of Assisi
Established August 12, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011, celebration of Saint Jane Francese de Chantal, Father Michael established the Abbey of Saint Mary Theotokos and Chapel of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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