Fr. Francis Mary Roaldi, CFR is a native of Buffalo, NY and entered the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in 1999.  He made his perpetual profession in 2004, was ordained 2008 and then spent 6 wonderful years in Central America.  In 2014 he returned to the States to take up the role of novice director, which he dedicated himself to for the last 9 years until he was elected General Vicar of his congregation.  In his free time, he has the joy directing retreats for seminarians, religious and priests, studying Franciscan literature, and befriending Saints.