Fr Benedict Groeschel founded the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal with seven other Capuchin friars, and of the first two
decades of a reform in religious life begun in 1987. United in the
desire to be authentic disciples of Jesus Christ and following in the
footsteps of Saint Francis, they want to encourage the army of
Christians of all denominations who are discouraged by the erosion of
Gospel values in our culture.