Research

1. A site for many valuable articles, books, and tapes on Franciscan Evangelical life, the TOR Rule and other Franciscan topics.

2. The National Office holds lists of most Third Order Regular Franciscan congregations in the United States.

Services

1. To sponsor, host, and publicize programs that focus on the Franciscan Evangelical life.

2. To be a clearinghouse in the United States for studies and resources regarding the history, spirituality and ongoing commentary on the 1982 Third Order Rule.

3. To support and deepen membership commitment to the Third Order Regular charism through research, programs and sale of resources.

4. Host an annual Federation Conference.

5. To be network service for the TOR congregations, and other Franciscan groups, e.g., the First Order Franciscans, the Poor Clares and the Secular Franciscans.

6. To collaborate with the International Franciscan Conference.

7. To provide active leadership in the Regionalization process of the Federation. The regions were developed to insure the participation of every member of our TOR congregations.

8. To network and collaborate with Franciscan Colleges and Universities, Retreat/Renewal Centers, Spiritual Directors, JPIC Offices and Directors, Friars Conferences, Ministry Personnel, Poor Clare Monasteries, and Formation Personnel.

9. To be a communication vehicle for all TOR constituencies through:

10. To enhance Franciscan study, program and retreat opportunities through networking and collaboration with Franciscan Centers of learning and renewal.