St. Francis and You

Francis' story is not some dusty boring old tale...but one which is vibrant, relevant and exciting!Francis' story is not some dusty boring old tale...but one which is vibrant, relevant and exciting!

Father Jude is a Conventual Franciscan friar and Julie has worked with the friars for over a decade and has a degree in Franciscan Studies from the Franciscan Institute. They want you to get to know Francis of Assisi,  whose life is interesting and inspiring.




  • Learn more about the Franciscans Friars

Click here to see a short video.Click here to see a short video.Click here to learn more about Father Jude's community, the Immaculate Conception Province of the  Conventual Franciscan s. They have some interesting videos on their website.


  • Get an M.A. in Franciscan Studies

Pursue studies at  The Franciscan Institute in upstate New York. It is possible to attend class over the summers or during the regular school year to work towards your M.A. or a Graduate Certificate in Franciscan Studies.

  • Who was Francis of Assisi?

Franciscan Coat of ArmsFranciscan Coat of Arms


Catholic Campus ministry at Wake Forest is inspired by the life and example of Francis of Assisi.  At the age of 24, Francis experienced a conversion of heart and began to serve the poor, to preach conversion and to live out the Gospel.

  • Download Franciscan PodCasts!

Click here to download PodCasts by Franciscans from around the world.

  • Graduating? Consider FrancisCorps in NY or Costa Rica.

Join FrancisCorps for one year!After graduating, many Wake Forest students have madethe one-year commitment to serve with FrancisCorps.  They live with 5-6 other young people in close community while teaching at a Catholic school or serving through Catholic ministries including a food pantry, medical clinic and after-school program for kids. Graduating seniors are encouraged to apply to this top-notch program which has houses in Syracuse, NY and Alajuela, Costa Rica. Our students who have given a year of service with FrancisCorps include  

Recent WFU Alums who have served with FrancisCorps for One Year

2002 Kristin (Syracuse) is now an attorney in Houston, is married and is a new mom!
2003 John (Syracuse) is finishing his studies toward a PhD in English at U of Wisconsin
2004 Ben (Syracuse) is working in the NYC area as a compliance manager 
2005--Sinead (Syracuse) is an attorney clerking under federal judges now
2006--
2007 Adam (Syracuse) is currently doing medical research in Boston, MA
2008  Laurie (Costa Rica) is currently working in the Study Abroad Program at UNC
2009
2010 Will it be you?

*Watch this 6 minute video about FrancisCorps*

Here's what Brother Jim, head of FrancisCorps has to say to our Wake Forest and Salem students about giving a year of service through FrancisCorps:

(This will be written in by mid-December)