The Franciscans are followers of St. Francis of Assisi (1189-1226) and St. Clare of Assisi (1194-1253) and follow a rule of life in order to more fully embrace the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. There are three orders of Franciscans, each represented here at Mt. Alvernia: the Friars Minor; the Poor Clares; and the Secular Franciscans. Click on the link to the left for more information on each of these.