We are the European Province of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis (TSSF) in the Church of England.
For Visitors
Our website includes a range of information including:
- An introduction to the Third Order, who we are and what inspires us
- Our History from the 13th to 21st century
- How to join should you wish to register your interest in joining
For Tertiaries
The website also contains information for Tertiaries (members of TSSF), including:
- News and Events
- Publications such as Little Portion and TON (Third Order News)
- A collection of papers written by Tertiaries
- And a bunch of other resources
Community Obedience
The TSSF Community Obedience can now be found at communityobedience.com.
Latest News
TSSF website management
A change in website management is under way. One thing to note is that people should email [email protected] and not my personal email address, which many have done; that was fine while I did the job! I now hope for a quiet life for a little while. Chris Petrie
read more...To Visitors
As you explore these pages, you may wish to consider whether God is calling you to the life that we share in the Third Order. See how to join, but in any case we hope you feel welcome and find something of interest.
Images: By Dorothy Woodward ssj, also on the cover of Little Portion Issue 1; Still, taken from the film ‘Finding Saint Francis’; Tertiaries in Durham Cathedral.