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"As a Catholic, Franciscan institution of higher learning, the University of St. Francis reaffirms the ideal that a liberal education provides the comprehensive cultural background necessary for any profession. Conscious of its Catholic heritage, the university offers a liberal education with religious dimensions. It seeks to inspire in its students a love of knowledge and truth, and the zeal to live and proclaim them. For that reason, the university attempts to provide contact with every order of truth, so that in light of wisdom gained, the person may choose the ultimate good for which he or she is destined. The university seeks to convey its belief that knowledge may never be separated from personal holiness and that all creation can lead to the Creator. It respects the beliefs of others while remaining true to its Catholic ideals. Through the efforts of each student and graduate, the university desires to renew society in wisdom, justice, and charity."

-Excerpted from the Identity section of the USF Mission Statement

Learn More about the Franciscan Connection at University of St. Francis:

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Searching for Books on St. Francis of Assisi:

USF has over 100 books on St. Francis. To locate them, search the online catalog using the subject term (click the heading below to go to the list of books owned by USF):

Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226.

 

Internet Resources on St. Francis of Assisi:

The Franciscan Archive - a massive resource on a variety of Franciscan topics.

Bibliographic, theological, and art resource guide on St. Francis of Assisi

National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi
Located in San Francisco, CA. Also contains information on catholic doctrine, a lengthy biography, and the teachings of St. Francis.

Catholic Encyclopedia
Entry for St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis of Assisi - Patron Saint of Animals and the Environment
Collection of articles/essays on St. Francis, focusing on his patronage of animals & the environment.

Patron Saints Index
Fact-based profile of St. Francis

Prayers of St. Francis of Assisi

The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi
Online edition of The Little Flowers of St. Francis Of Assisi "IN THE FIRST ENGLISH TRANSLATION REVISED AND EMENDED BY DOM ROGER HUDLESTON WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ARTHUR LIVINGSTON" published by The Heritage Press.

Catholic Online - Saints
Biographical information..

Testament of St. Francis
From the Medieval Sourcebook.

Franciscan Institute Library at St. Bonaventure University

Franciscans International
Franciscans International is a Non-Governmental organization at the United Nations for the followers of St. Francis and Clare of Assisi. Find links to current issues and other Franciscan resources on the Web.