May the Lord give you peace! St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order, wanted his brothers to greet everyone they met with these words. Thank you for visiting the website of the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province. I hope that as you browse our site you will experience some of the same joy we have in following Jesus with Franciscan hearts. Our province is only a small part of a worldwide movement of Franciscan women and men filled with a passion for the Gospel, keeping the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi alive all over the world. We are delighted to share our story with you. May it bring you the Lord's peace!