What was the purpose of the Franciscan order? In what ministries are this members involved?

Question

I just want to know what their mission was and in what ministries were they involved?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franciscan

Answer 2

Look up Franciscan ministries.

Then there are Carmelite ministries, Dominican.....all religious communities of men and of women have their own ministries.