Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
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The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate (Latin: Congregatio Fratrum Franciscanorum Immaculatae; abbreviated FFI or FI) is a religious institute founded in 1970 by Conventual Franciscans Stefano Maria Manelli and Gabriel Maria Pellettieri and canonically erected by Pope John Paul II in 1998.[1] Their rule of life is the Regula Bullata of Saint Francis of Assisi according to the Traccia Mariana.[2]
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Abbreviation | FFI / FI |
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Formation | August 2, 1970; 53 years ago (1970-08-02) |
Founder | Fr. Stefano Maria Pio Manelli, F.F.I. |
Type | Clerical Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
Headquarters | Via Palazzolo 2, 00040 Rocca di Papa, RM, Italy |
Coordinates | 41.0047°N 15.1079°E / 41.0047; 15.1079 |
Membership | 291 members (includes 129 priests) as of 2019 |
General Minister | Fr.Immacolato M.Acquali, FFI |
Website | www.immacolata.com |
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The FFI is the male branch of the Franciscans of the Immaculate, while the female branch is the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate. There is a third branch for lay people, namely the Franciscan Tertiaries of the Immaculate.