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THE 14th EAC- COMMON INTEGRATION PROGRAM HELD IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Emphasizing the Importance of Collaboration and the International Character of the Franciscan Order

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Franciscan Vocation in East Asia

THE EAC PRESIDENT MESSAGE

PAX ET BONUM!

We welcome you to our website, a platform for sharing the spirit of St. Francis with East Asia. Our mission is to bring people closer to God and to each other, following the footsteps of St. Francis. Explore our website to learn about our ministries, communities, and initiatives across East Asia.

Discover how you can join us in our journey of service, simplicity, and love. May our website inspire you to embrace the Franciscan way of life and join our mission to spread God's love in East Asia. 

Welcome and blessings! 

BR. LINO GREGORIO REDOBLADO, OFM

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What is East Asian Conference (EAC)?

The East Asia Conference (EAC) of the Order of Friars Minor is a regional conference that brings together Franciscan friars from East Asian countries such as. The EAC is part of the worldwide Order of Friars Minor, a Catholic religious order founded by St. Francis of Assisi.
The conference promote unity and collaboration among Franciscan friars in East Asia and foster Franciscan spirituality and mission in the region. Support the development of Franciscan life and ministries in local churches.
The EAC comprises several countries, including Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, China, Taiwan-Hongkong, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Laos. The conference provides a platform for friars to share experiences, resources, and expertise, and to work together in areas such as formation, mission,social and ecological justice. EAC's Focus Areas: Formation and ongoing education of friars Mission and evangelization in East Asia , Social and Ecological  justice and advocacy, particularly for marginalized communities Intercultural and interreligious dialogue.
The EAC is led by a president and a council, who serve the Franciscan community in the region.

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THE FRANCISCANS ARE CELEBRATING THE

8th Centenary of the Easter of
St. Francis of Assisi

OCTOBER 2026

EAST ASIA CONFERENCE (EAC)

BR. LINO GREGORIO REDOBLADO, OFM

PRESIDENT

BR. JOHN OF GOD, OFM

VICE PRESIDENT

BR. ANGELITO CORTEZ, OFM

SECRETARY

BR. JUDEE MAR MAQUINAD, OFM

FORMATION AND STUDIES

BR. AUGUSTINE, OFM

JPIC