Franciscan Friars
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Radical Love
We are an active-contemplative Franciscan community dedicated to adoring Jesus our Eucharistic King, while striving to observe the Gospels in imitation of St. Francis through a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience for the sake of the Kingdom.
Who We Are
The Knights were founded by Mother Mary Angelica
The Knights were founded by Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, P.C.P.A., on July 25, 1998, feast day of St. James. The spirit of St. Francis, the “Knight-Errant of Assisi,” became a role model for the new Knights; this spirit was demonstrated by St. Francis’ deep sense of faith, fiery enthusiasm for Christ, and readiness to battle for His kingdom on earth.
OUR BELIEFS
We live our lives based on eight foundational pillars.
The Knights taking Seminary Classes - St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward, Nebraska
The Knights’ intellectual formation is not just for themselves, but for the service of the Church and of the world. What the Knights are learning will aid them in their important mission. The intellectual life exists in a mutual relationship with the spiritual life, each enabling the other to reach greater heights. At the heart of this formation is the aim to develop more and more a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ.
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TOURS OF
DUTY
YOUTH
PROGRAMS
VOCATIONAL
COUNSELING
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Knights in Action
Giving back to the community and church.
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Blog & News
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Join Us for an Inspiring Retreat!
We are happy to announce that Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, S.O.L.T., will return to Our Lady of Good Counsel Retreat House in Waverly, Nebraska, for the Eucharistic Adoration Retreat, October 7-9, 2022!
Read MoreNew Friary Established!
The Knights are blessed and happy to announce that we have a new friary! On September 23, Brother Maximilian and Brother Anthony moved into our new friary, the former rectory of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
Read MoreWays the Knights of the Holy Eucharist Encourage Individual Spirituality
By David Kilby Since Pope Francis became pope, the way of life and the spirituality of Franciscans have received closer attention. With the pope’s announcement of the Year of St. Joseph, there has been even
Read MoreHow Religious Orders Set an Example for Small Community Life
By David Kilby If Catholic culture is to survive in our increasingly global and secular society, we Catholics have to unite and form our own little societies. This is how Christendom grew and sustained itself
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