About us
Who we are
We are Franciscan friars of the Saints James and Francis Province, a branch of the worldwide Roman Catholic fraternity of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM) that was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223.
On August 6th, 1926, the Franciscans arrived in Hebbronville, Texas, escaping the religious persecution held in Mexico. Since then, they have been dedicated to the cultural, educational and spiritual needs of Hebbronville and surroundings communities that are and were in Jim Hogg, Duval and Webb Counties.
One of the many remarkable contributions of the Franciscan legacy in Hebbronville is the Scotus College, a majestic four-story seminary building considered a Texas historic treasure and a preeminent local architectural landmark. We are also responsibles of the administration of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in the Diocese of Laredo.
Our Mission
The Franciscan Friars of Hebbronville is a religious Catholic organization that belongs to the Saints James and Francis Province of the Order of Friars Minors and is dedicated to support the spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the community of Hebbronville, Texas.
What we do
Franciscan Friars of Hebbronville is a non-profit organization for charitable, religious, and educational purposes. Specifically, works to strengthen nonprofits through consulting, education, networking, and resources by:
Providing facilities for education of children and youth.
Establishing the Franciscan Museum of Hebbronville.
Restoring the Scotus Collge historic building.
Assiting the basic necesities of the community.