BRET. THOMAN OFS

Bret Thoman, OFS was born and raised in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Since 2014, he has lived in Loreto, Italy with his wife and three children. He has been a member of the Secular Franciscan Order (Third Order of St. Francis) since 2003. He has a master's degree in Italian from Middlebury College, a BA from the University of Georgia in foreign languages, and a certificate in Franciscan Studies. Bret is an FAA-licensed pilot and has logged over 3,500 hours of flight time. Bret's main activity is organizing pilgrimages for St. Francis Pilgrimages, the company he founded in 2004. He leads individuals and groups through Italy, including to the friaries of Padre Pio in Southern Italy. He can be contacted at: bret@stfrancispilgrimages.com Bret has written and translated numerous books. All his books are on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Bret-Thoman/e/B0753K2PTJ