Live the Original Franciscan Charism With Tau Maria
For more than two decades, Tau Maria Franciscans have guided Catholics toward deeper holiness through prayer, poverty, and joyful service, forming a nationwide family committed to St. Francis’ Gospel vision.
Rooted in the earliest Franciscan spirit, we invite lay Catholics and clergy alike to embrace a life of penance, prayer, and humble love, supporting one another through formation, retreats, and everyday witness.
Why Choose Tau Maria Community
Tau Maria Franciscans live the Rule with practical guidance and fraternal accountability. Monthly gatherings blend Scripture study, liturgical prayer, and honest conversation, helping members discern God’s will. Structured stages—Cordbearer, Postulant, Novice, Temporary, and Perpetual Profession—ensure that every vocation matures at the Holy Spirit’s pace. Along the way, retreats, regional events, and online resources weave our far-flung members into one family, so whether you serve in New England or Oklahoma, you will never walk the Franciscan path alone.
Pathways of Franciscan Formation Life
Each journey begins as a Cordbearer devoted to daily prayer and intentional simplicity. Those who sense a deeper call enter formation, progressing through postulancy, novitiate, and temporary vows. Perpetual Profession crowns the process, binding hearts permanently to Christ and the Rule while sustaining lifelong study, service, and fraternity.
Cordbearer Spiritual Growth Path
Daily prayer shapes humble hearts.
Guided Formation Journey Support
Mentors walk every step prayerfully.
Perpetual Vows Commitment Forever
Lifelong union with Christ promised
Upcoming Retreats And Gatherings Calendar
Throughout the year, Tau Maria Franciscans host seasonal retreats, regional days of reflection, and online study circles. Whether you crave silence in a cloistered chapel or fellowship around a campfire, our events immerse participants in Scripture, sacramental grace, and fraternal joy. Experienced presenters unpack the Rule, Franciscan history, and practical tools for everyday holiness. Attendees leave refreshed, recommitted, and eager to carry Christ’s peace back to their parishes, workplaces, and families.
Prayer Anchors Our Mission Daily
Rooted in the Eucharist, members strive to attend daily Mass and offer the Liturgy of the Hours. Five decades of the Rosary, silent meditation, and weekly adoration nourish interior conversion. Through frequent Confession and intercession for priests, we cultivate hearts ready to share mercy in every encounter.
Authentic Franciscan Roots Lived
We model Saint Francis’ earliest radical simplicity.
Structured Formation Path Clear
Step-by-step stages foster confident spiritual growth together.
Nationwide Faith Family United
Local chapters link hearts across all regions.
Member Stories Of Grace Shared
Ordinary Catholics testify that the Rule transformed marriage, work, and prayer life, replacing anxiety with trust and igniting a contagious desire to serve the poor joyfully.
Peace replaced my restless heart.
Poverty taught me true freedom.
Fraternity sustained my vocation journey.
Share Your Prayer Intentions Here
United in Christ, our community faithfully lifts every request, from urgent health needs to quiet vocational discernment, before the Lord during daily offices, Mass, and weekly Holy Hours.
Accreditations Recognitions
Private association under canon law oversight status.
Media Features
Highlighted in diocesan and national Catholic press.
Partner Ministries
Collaborating with parishes, schools, and charities nationwide
What Members Are Saying Today
My wife and I joined as Cordbearers last year, and the practical guidance on prayer and sacramental life has reignited our marriage. The community’s gentle accountability keeps us moving forward, while the shared penances remind us we are never alone on this challenging but joyful Gospel road toward perfect charity.
Joining Tau Maria opened my eyes to the tenderness of God; the Rule offered a clear roadmap and the fraternity gave me courage to keep following Jesus.
Sarah, Professed Member Michigan
The formation lessons integrated Scripture, catechism, and Franciscan sources so beautifully that my family began learning alongside me, transforming our evenings into moments of shared grace together.
Daniel, Cordbearer, Ohio USA
Retreats with Tau Maria renewed my priesthood; witnessing laypeople thirst for holiness reminded me why I answered God’s call and encouraged me to preach conversion with renewed fervor.
Fr. Andrew, Oklahoma FPO
Begin your Franciscan adventure today and let holiness transform your family and parish life
Start living the Rule.
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43415 Utica Rd,
Sterling Heights, MI 48314,
USA