The Secular Franciscan Order holds a special place in this family circle. It is an organic union of all Catholic fraternities scattered throughout the world and open to every group of the faithful.
From the Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order

San Diego County Fraternities

St. Francis saw the abundant love of God flowing through all of Creation -- and responded to that love by reaching out to all people: rich & poor, nobility & lowly, people of different cultures, races, and religions. We are called to do the same, both though and beyond our own Franciscan community.
The San Diego District consists of the 5 Secular Franciscan Fraternities in 4 languages groups in San Diego County. Our five fraternities are listed below and are part of the many fraternities in Southern California that together comprise the St. Francis region. Our District Liaison to the St. Francis Regional Executive Council is Anthony Tuan Cao, OFS.
San Diego Fraternities 
Image by Fr. Vincent Nguyen, OFM

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