Meet the Order

Sr. Sharon, OFP - Guardian
Sr. Sharon was the eighth person to profess in the OFP, a year after its initial founding. She was elected Guardian in March of 2026. She works as a Physical Therapist at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. Married to Fr. John, they have adult children Maranatha, Josiah and his wife Janaia, Micah, and Chiara.

Fr. David, OFP
Fr. David is a founding member.

Fr. John, OFP
Fr. John is the Treasurer of the Order.

Bp. Chris, OFP
Bishop Chris lives outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.He was consecrated as the Bishop Co-Adjutor in the Central Diocese on December 5, 2025. He made his first profession as a Franciscan brother in 1991, and was ordained a priest in 1993. In addition the Diocese, he serves as Pastor of Bread of Life Church in Dousman, Wisconsin.

Sr. Toni, OFP
Sr. Toni made her profession with the founding seven members. She is a physician in Branson, MO.

Br. Jim, OFP
Br. Jim , a founding member, is Secretary of the Order.

Br. James, OFP
Br. James, a founding member, lives in Columbia and works at a mental health facility. He is married to Sr. Cheryl.

Sr. Sheryl, OFP
Sr. Sheryl, a founding member, lives in Columbia, she is married to Br. James.

Sr. Bette, OFP

Sr. Suzanne, OFP

Sr. Shannon, OFP
Sr. Shannon is the Director of Vocations

Sr. Sondra, OFP (Rest in Peace)