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Franciscan Formation
The men in our formation program come from all walks of life. To hear them talk about their lives as friars – and what drew them to the Franciscans – please click on the links below.
Richard Goodin, OFM
On the Vows
Postulants
Eric Seguin
Age 40
Ottawa, Ontario
Daniel Bircher
Age 30
Harrisburg, Pa.
Pierce Gibson
Age 24
Round Rock, Texas
Adam Farkas
Age 21
Richmond, Mich.
Joseph Diate
Age 21
Chapmansboro, Tenn.
Jonathan Beer
Age 20
Hamilton, Ohio
Novices
Colin King
Age 31
Columbus, Ohio
Adam Calder
Age 30
Parkersburg, W.Va.
1st Year Temporary Profession
Michael Charron, OFM
Age 35
Cincinnati, OH
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On Uncertainty
2nd Year Temporary Profession
Daniel Helfrich, OFM
Age 35
Litchfield, IL
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On Self identity
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On Discernment
Roger Lopez, OFM
Age 31
Pensacola, FL
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On wearing the Habit
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What drew him to the Order
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On following Jesus
Joshua van Cleef, OFM
Age 25
Hazel Park, MI
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On who joins the Franciscans
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On radical love
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On whether the Franciscans are for you
Clifford Hennings, OFM
Age 24
Richmond, TX
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On Fraternity
3rd Year Temporary Profession
Richard Goodin, OFM
Age 26
Lebanon, KY
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On the Vows
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On Genesis 1 36
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