The Society of St Francis has diverse origins in a number of Franciscan groups which drew together during the 1930s to found one Franciscan Society. The First Order shares a common life of prayer, fraternity and a commitment to the poor. SSF friars went from England to Papua New Guinea in the late 1950s and the first Australian house was established in 1964. The first New Zealand house followed in 1970. There is limited accommodation for short stay guests available in the Brisbane and Auckland friaries, and the Hermitage at Stroud.
Payment is by donation.
For further details, obtain a copy of The Anglican Religious Communities Year Book .