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Franciscans in the United States
There are seven Franciscan Provinces (areas or regions) in the United States. The Provinces in the US trace their origins to friars who came to minister to the tidal wave of Catholic immigrants who arrived in the country between 1840 and 1920. For a comprehensive view of Franciscans in the United States visit: https://usfranciscans.org/home/history/
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Franciscans in the Southwest
In 1898, Friars from St. John the Baptist traveled to New Mexico at the invitation of St. Katharine Drexel. They started their ministry with the Navajo and Pueblo people. Over time, as ministries diversified and needs increased, Our Lady of Guadalupe Province was officially established in 1985.
Since 1898, Franciscan Friars have served in many ministries and areas in the Southwest, including the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, the Diocese of Gallup, and the Diocese of Las Cruces.
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Throughout The Ages
Our Province has a rich history in the Southwest. We hope that you enjoy these photos of Fransicans Friars who served throughout our history.
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Learn More About Our History at the Provincial Archives
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Our Province is invested in our history for the sake of our future. 'A Becoming Place' is a 5,000 square foot archive that stores our rich history in the Southwest.
“We, the friars of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province, dedicate the Becoming Place to the preservation of art and artifacts, records and recordings arising from Franciscan contributions to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the Southwest, and to the vision of Franciscan ministry long continuing here.”
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Where to find us
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Contact Us
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Brie Martinarchivesswfranciscans.orgProvincial Archivist
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Archives In the News
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