Order of Friars Minor Conventual
The Order of Friars Minor Conventual (O.F.M.Conv.) is a male religious fraternity in the Catholic Church and a branch of the Franciscan Order. Conventual Franciscan Friars are identified by the affix O.F.M.Conv. after their names. They are also known as Conventual Franciscans or Minorites.
| Ordo Fratrum Minorum Conventualium (Latin) | |
| Abbreviation | Post-nominal letters: O.F.M. Conv. |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1209 |
| Founder | St. Francis of Assisi |
| Type | Mendicant Order of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
| Headquarters | General Curia Piazza SS. Apostoli, 51 Rome, Italy |
Members | 4,076 (2,803 priests; as of 2020) |
Minister General | Friar Carlos Alberto Trovarelli, O.F.M. Conv. |
Ministry | Missionary, educational, parochial works |
| Website | ofmconv.net |
The Conventual Franciscan Friars have worldwide provinces that date to the 13th century. They dress in black or grey habits with white cords. Many friars engage in such ministries as teaching, parish ministry and service to the poor.
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