The Portiuncula Franciscan Hermitage & Retreat Center, Diocese of Steubenville, is home to the Franciscan Lay Apostolate. We are humbly committed to imitating the Gospel life of Christ, and observing the Sacraments (emphasizing daily Eucharistic Adoration). Under strict obedience to Bishop Jeffrey Monforton of Steubenville, we follow the First Rule of the Third Order of St. Francis, dated 1221 A.D. Our mission is to preach Repentance and Penance to all God's people.
20 April 2009