Encompassing the dioceses of Chicago, Joliet, and Rockford in Illinois, the Mother Cabrini Regional Fraternity is one of 30 regional fraternities of the Secular Franciscan Order (SFO) in the USA. Formerly known as the Third Order of St. Francis, the SFO is an official Order within the Catholic Church for lay men and women and was established by St. Francis of Assisi in 1221. Married or single women and men who are faithful, practicing Catholics are able to join the SFO, as are diocesan priests and deacons.

The official web site of the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States of America. The Secular Franciscan Order is and Order within the Roman Catholic Church, and was founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. We strive to observe the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by following the example of Saint Francis of Assisi, and to make present the charism of Saint Francis in the life and mission of the Church.

Five Franciscan Martyrs Region and Divine Mercy Secular Franciscan Fraternity.