St. Benedict's Mission is our new apostolate with the homeless and poor in Fort Worth. It is located in the middle of the area of East Lancaster where many of the homeless live. Our purpose is to feed them both physically and spiritually. Firstly by providing good, simple food and drinks, talking to and listening to them and then bringing them deeper in their relationship with Christ.
As Franciscan Friars, our primary work is serving the materially poor. St Francis himself served and cared for the lepers and encouraged his brothers to do the same in imitation of Christ and the gospel. Bishop Vann, in inviting us to Fort Worth, strongly desired to bring a public, Catholic presence to the service of the homeless in Fort Worth. We are grateful for his constant support and encouragement of our endevours to establish this apostolate. During our investigation and discernment we approached the Prebyterian Night Shelter to see if they had any properties that we may be able to use. Our Lord manifested his providence through them to give us a property smaller than we were thinking of but now we see is a perfect size, a small familial setting. God's providence continues in so many ways, particularly through our generous benefactors and friends who provide for the needs of the poor and volunteer with us in serving our brothers and sisters.
Directions: From East Lancaster, turn south on Cypress. At the end of the block, on the right, is the Mission.
Volunteers are welcome but must have first participated in the Safe Environment training offered by the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. A link is provided to view a list of training sessions offered.
As Franciscan Friars, our primary work is serving the materially poor. St Francis himself served and cared for the lepers and encouraged his brothers to do the same in imitation of Christ and the gospel. Bishop Vann, in inviting us to Fort Worth, strongly desired to bring a public, Catholic presence to the service of the homeless in Fort Worth. We are grateful for his constant support and encouragement of our endevours to establish this apostolate. During our investigation and discernment we approached the Prebyterian Night Shelter to see if they had any properties that we may be able to use. Our Lord manifested his providence through them to give us a property smaller than we were thinking of but now we see is a perfect size, a small familial setting. God's providence continues in so many ways, particularly through our generous benefactors and friends who provide for the needs of the poor and volunteer with us in serving our brothers and sisters.
Directions: From East Lancaster, turn south on Cypress. At the end of the block, on the right, is the Mission.
Volunteers are welcome but must have first participated in the Safe Environment training offered by the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. A link is provided to view a list of training sessions offered.