Pray log online, says Franciscan Order

ARE you a meek, mild, male, drawn to poverty and obedience and intend to remain a virgin for life?

If so, you’d better switch on your computer, grab that mouse and put your name down for membership of the Franciscan Order. If in doubt, whisper a little prayer to Saint Isidore, the patron saint of the worldwide web. Like manna from Heaven, the internet is proving a Godsend to the Franciscans in Ireland in its drive for new vocations.

One of Ireland’s oldest religious orders has just signed up the country’s largest online recruitment agency, not only to attract new members but also to raise the profile of the Franciscans nationwide.