The Holy Spirit Province of Canada is the name given to the entity which brings together the professed religious brothers, or friars, known as the Order of Friars Minor (OFM), or Franciscans, in Canada. There are approximately 55 active, and some 30 retired friars, who have dedicated themselves to proclaim Jesus Christ and to serve the Church, by ministering to all people. These men live in ten communities though out Canada and undertake various ministries from parish work, to caring for the poor, addiction counselling and support, to preaching in retreat houses. The Province has an administrative structure, with a Provincial Minister and Council, which oversees and decides on the functioning of the brotherhood and the care of its goods.