Conventual Franciscan Friars is international religious order in the Catholic Church. In Kenya, We are only a small part of a large community all over the world, known as the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, founded by St. Francis of Assisi in Italy in XIII century.... Today, 2nd February, the Church celebrates the Day of Consecrated Life. Thirteen years after establishing it by John Paul II, still it is interpreted as the feast of religious men and women only. In actual fact in recent years the number of consecrated lay virgins and widows is growing. More active are also consecrated men who belong to lay institutes. They (men and women) are specific persons, who individually fulfill their vocation of consecrated life, however in the world, or even as hermits... Conventual Franciscans in Kenya on Facebook Ruiri Catholic Mission is situated in the Eastern part of Kenya, near Meru town, within the Catholic Diocese of Meru, and occupies a space of nine and half hectares. To reach the Mission, you have to travel a distance of 250 kilometers from Nairobi, the capital city, and then still 14 kilometers more from Meru town....