Our mission & charism

TO LIVE THE GOSPEL

Inspired by Saint Francis, we seek to participate in Jesus’ renewal of all things through our prayer, fraternal life, service of the poor and evangelisation.

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PREACHING THE GOSPEL

Online and in person, our friars are involved in works of evangelisation and formation across the world.

SERVING THE POOR

We follow Saint Francis’ example by living alongside people in some of the world’s most deprived neighbourhoods.

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Friaries

OUR EUROPEAN FRIARIES

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Limerick

St Patrick Friary

In the heart of Moyross, we work to bring peace to a troubled neighbourhood through our prayer, youth ministry and accompaniment.

Derry

St Columba Friary

Our Friary in Derry serves the community through St Pio Café, regular youth ministry programmes and monthly Healing Nights.

London

St Fidelis Friary

Ministering to the people of London’s East End through Friar Benet’s Kitchen, Catholic Underground, Discipleship Days and more.

Bradford

St Pio Friary

We serve the people of Bradford through our Open Doors soup kitchen, young adult prayer group, and St Patrick’s Mission.

Servants in Europe

OUR LEADERSHIP

Fr Joseph Deane

Fr Joseph is the Servant of St Patrick Friary, Limerick.

Fr Tansi Ibisi

Fr Tansi is the Servant of St Fidelis Friary, London.

Fr Francesco Gavazzi

Fr Francesco is the Servant of St Columba Friary, Derry.

Fr Christopher McBride

Fr Christopher is the Servant of St Pio Friary, Bradford.