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Mission San Luis Rey

The largest of all the 21 California missions, Mission San Luis Rey is home to a community of Franciscan Friars and is open daily to the public in the Franciscan tradition of heritage and hospitality
Home of the Friars (24 currently in residence).
National Landmark – Part of California 4th grade curriculum and a spiritual oasis for North County
Focused on Spiritual Development of adults through our retreats and daily noon Mass
Focused on healing the grieving through our cemetery
Involved in homeless and prison outreach

San Lui Rey Parish

A faith community in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. Served by the Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. Barbara
A multi-cultural Parish
Meets the sacramental needs of 4000 families and welcomes all into God’s inclusive love
Outreach to the Poor
Works toward social justice

Attract and form young friars throughout the southwest, California and Oregon
Care for the elderly friars who have served our ministries for many years
Minister through Missions, Parishes, Food Banks, Healthcare Services, Homeless Services

The Franciscan School of Theology (FST) brings together three important words: Mission, Franciscan, and California. The Franciscans have provided theological training in California since the beginning of the state’s history and have worked with California’s diverse population since then
Educate and Prepare friars and lay people to transform the world through their ministries
Provides society with an alternative worldview focused on goodness, hope and joy rather than sin
Forms the priests of the future to ensure an enduring faith