The fraternity at the various levels

The National Fraternity
Article 65

1. The national fraternity is te organic union of the local fraternities existing within the territory of one or more states which are joined and co-ordinated among themselves through regional fraternities, where they exist.
    
2. It is the duty of t he Presidency of the International Council of the SFO to provide for the establishment of new national fraternities upon request and in dialogue with the councils of the fraternities concerned. The competent religious superiors of the nation, of whom spiritual assistance will be requested, should be informed.
    
3. The national fraternity:

• is animated and guided by a council and a minister;
• is governed by its own statutes;
• has its own seat.