About Us
More than a store. A way of living.
The Franciscan Store is a small part of something very old: 800 years of Franciscan life, shared with you.
Rooted in 800 years of Franciscan life.
Our name, our symbols, and the way we work all come from St. Francis of Assisi, who chose simplicity and sincerity over everything else. The Franciscan Store is [confirm relationship: e.g. “an outreach of the Franciscan Friars Charities”], so that spirit is in everything you find here. When you shop with us, we hope it feels less like a transaction and more like an invitation into a way of living.
A piece of Assisi, delivered to your door.
Dawn over the hills of Umbria. The smell of damp cypress, old stone, and wild rosemary. Every candle, olive wood piece, and handpicked object here belongs to that place. We bring the quiet of Assisi into your home, so you can keep a little of it close.
Nothing here was chosen by an algorithm.
Many of our pieces are designed by the Friars and handmade by the Sisters, in small batches and with deliberate care. Others are handpicked in Assisi and across Umbria, from people who know the makers by name. [Maker story: e.g. “Sister ___ pours each batch of ___ by hand using ___.”]
Every purchase helps someone today.
What you buy here helps the Friars feed, clothe, and support people in need. Everyone. Every day.
Curious about the man behind the name? Read the story of St. Francis →