The Family of Mary Immaculate and St Francis, commonly known as the Marian Franciscans, will cease to exist as a canonical community with effect from May 31, 2026, following a diocesan decision.
Erected as a Public Association of the Faithful in the Diocese of Portsmouth exactly eight years ago, the community combined Franciscan spirituality with a strong Marian charism. It attracted vocations from the United Kingdom and abroad, with members from multiple nationalities across four continents.
Beyond parish ministry, the friars led pilgrimages, retreats, workshops, conferences and youth and men’s activities, while also supporting pro-life initiatives and Marian apostolates in different parts of the country.
