Introduction to the community
The Third Order of the Society of Saint Francis consists of men and women, ordained and lay, single or in committed relationships, who believe that God is calling them to live out their Franciscan vocation in the world, living in their own homes and following ordinary professions. Like the First Order Friars and Sisters and Second Order Nuns, The Third Order members, (called Tertiaries) encourage one another in living and witnessing to Christ through a Rule of Life that includes prayer, study and work. The Third Order is worldwide, with a Minister General, and five Ministers Provincial to cover their respective Provinces.
Contact details
Address: 25 Foresters Bay Road, narooma NSW 2546 Australia
Community information
Bishop Protector: Rt Revd Garry Weatherill, Bishop of Ballarat
Publications
Denis Woodbridge TSSF, Franciscan Gold: A history of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis in the Province of Australia, Papua New Guinea and East Asia: Our first fifty years: 1959-2009. Available from the Provincial Secretary.
Leadership
Minister Provincial: Mandy Wheatley TSSF
Membership
Professed: 323
