✠ Welcome
Welcome to Eric Michel Ministries International
A New Life Catholic Franciscan Ministry (O.F.S.)
Province of the Three Marys – North America
“May the Lord give you peace.”
In the spirit of Saint Francis of Assisi, this ministry exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a life of prayer, service, and authentic Christian witness.
We are called to rebuild the Church not through structures alone, but through hearts transformed by grace.
We are a spiritual family rooted in the Franciscan tradition, living a life of prayer, simplicity, and apostolic charity in the heart of the world.
Our charism is clear and centred:
- Christ in the Eucharist
- The Blessed Virgin Mary as our guide
- A life of the Gospel lived in simplicity
✠ Our Charism
✠ Spiritual Foundation
“Through Mary, to Jesus.”
Our life unites:
- The Franciscan spirit of humility, poverty, and mission
- A Marian consecration lived daily
- A Eucharistic center, source and summit of our life
We seek to live a life that is both:
- Contemplative
- Apostolic
A true spirit of contemplation in action.
✠ The Franciscan Path
We offer a path for those who desire to go deeper in their spiritual life while remaining in the world.
✠ Third Orders
A structured path of Franciscan life for lay faithful and clergy.
✠ Prayer and Cenacle
A life of prayer, intercession, and spiritual communion.
✠ Consecration
A total entrustment to the Blessed Virgin Mary, leading to Christ.
👉 Learn about Consecration
✠ A Living Mission
Our mission extends beyond place and borders.
We serve:
- The poor and those in need
- Souls seeking spiritual renewal
- Communities in formation
Always guided by the Gospel and sustained by prayer.
✠ A Call
This is not only a mission to observe.
It is a path to discern.
If you feel called to a deeper life of prayer, simplicity, and service
✠ Continue Your Journey
👉 Discern your path within the Franciscan life
👉 Contact us or begin your formation
“This is not a generic ministry — it has identity.”
A Ministry of Presence and Service
Rooted in the Franciscan tradition of peace, humility, and service, this ministry exists to bring the light of Christ into everyday life—especially in the face of suffering, isolation, or spiritual need.
We serve through chaplaincy, prayer, evangelization, and compassionate outreach, responding to the call of the Gospel in both ordinary and urgent moments.
Our Mission
To accompany souls toward God through:
- Faithful Catholic witness
- Pastoral care and chaplaincy service
- Prayer and spiritual support
- Evangelization through media and presence
A Place of Prayer
At the heart of this ministry is a life of prayer.
From the Manse Chapel, a small domestic chapel where intimate liturgical celebrations are held, to online gatherings, we foster a living community united in prayer.
Regular Cenacles of Prayer are offered both in person (limited capacity) and via Zoom, welcoming all who seek spiritual communion.
Invitation
You are welcome here—whether you are seeking guidance, prayer, or simply a place of peace.
✠ Pax et Bonum
✠ Éric Michel Gagnon, O.F.S., M.I.
Archbishop
Founder and President Bishop
New Life Catholic Franciscan Ministry
Province of the Three Marys (North America)
“Contact the ministry by email emmi@ericmichelministries.org”
The title “Archbishop” refers to episcopal lineage within the independent Catholic tradition and does not imply jurisdiction within the Roman Catholic Church, to which we remain spiritually united.