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. SSF in its widest definition includes First Order Brothers, First Order Sisters (CSF), Second Order Sisters (SOC) and a Third Order.

SSF was established in Solomon Islands in 1970 to strengthen urban mission where priests were considered to have less experience. The First Order shares a common life of prayer, fraternity and a commitment to the poor. Theirs lives are bound by the vows of Poverty, Chastity and obedience, with Love and Joy and Humility.

The Third Order's mission and purpose is to make our Lord known and loved everywhere to promote the spirit of love and harmony and live simply.

Contact Information

Athanasius Fiafu SSF
(Regional Minister, Solomon Islands Region)

Patteson House
PO Box 519 Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Tel: +677-22386
Tel: +677-25810 (Regional Office)
Fax: +677-25810 (Regional Office)
Email: francis@welkam.solomon.com.sb

Other Addresses in Solomon Islands Region

La Verna Friary/Little Portion
Hautambu, P.O. Box 519,
Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Saint Francis Friary
P.O. Box 7, Auki,
Malaita Province, Solomon Islands
Tel: +677-40031

San Damiano Friary
Diocese of Hanuato'o, Kira Kira
Makira Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands
Tel: +677-40031

St Bonaventure Friary
Kohimarama Theological College
P.O. Box 519, Honiara,
Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Holy Martyrs Friary
Luesalo, P.O. Box 50,
Lata, Temotu Province, Solomon Islands