Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor and director of the Franciscan Institute, delivered three academic papers at the General Assembly of the International Franciscan Conference of Congregations of the Third Order Regular in Assisi, Italy, in May.

He also published a new book, “Franciscan Mission and Organizational Development,” which develops a model for mission-driven, values-based transformation of institutions grounded in integrity and solidarity. It can be purchased at www.franciscanpublications.com.