MFVA Community Celebrates Fr. Matthew Mary’s Ordination to the Priesthood
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Father Matthew Mary is ordained priest by Bishop Robert Baker at St. Paul’s Cathe...
Rev. Br. Matthew Makes Oath of Fidelity in Preparation for Ordination
Congratulations to Rev. Br. Matthew on making his Oath of Fidelity Sunday evening. This a another st...
The Friars and Lay Franciscan Missionaries Tag Team for Homeless Shelter Outreach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Our Friars and Lay Franciscan Missionaries prepared and served a delicious meal a...
Do You Recognize These “Famous” Friars?
The most recognizable ministry of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word is our work on EWT...
Br. John Therese Makes Perpetual Profession of Vows
The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word have a newly perpetually professed friar, Br. John T...
Summer Transitions For The Friars
Summer is a time of transition for many (graduations, weddings, etc.) and religious communities are...
MFVA Community Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
IRONDALE, Ala. - The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word give glory and praise to God as the...
So, You’re Interested In Becoming A Franciscan…
The call to the priesthood or consecrated religious life is one that takes much discernment and pray...
What’s around the bend
Here in our community, our life and apostolates strive for a balance that provides ample time for pr...
Get to know us better
There are many ways to get to know a religious community. One of them is to familiarize yourself wit...