Secular Franciscan Order New Zealand

To observe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assissi who made Christ the inspiration and centre of his life with God and people. By carefully reading the gospel to go from gospel to life and life to gospel. Secular Franciscans should individually and collectively be in the forefront of promoting justice by the testimony of their human lives. The order should provide religious services to enable achievement of its mission.