How Great Tau Art
The classic traditional hymn we sing in churches around the country “How Great Thou Art” could be given a Franciscan twist and entitled “How Great TAU Art.” We are good. …
Read More Happy Transitus and Feast Day
Today we commemorate the passing on to Heavenly Life of our Seraphic Father and Brother, St. Francis of Assisi. More than 800 years ago, he heard God’s call and began…
Read More Conventual Franciscan Friars Come to Carey for Celebration
Conventual Franciscan Friars from all points of the globe came to Carey, Ohio, to celebrate 100 years of Conventual Franciscan service at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady…
Read More A Celebration of India at Bellarmine University
A gathering of great spirit occurred Thursday September 20th at Cralle Auditorium on the Bellarmine University Campus. Organized by Fr. John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv., Fr. Leo Payyappilly, OFM Conv., Dr.…
Read More After Retreat Friars Celebrate Holy Cross Anniversary
Twenty-two friars from the Province of Our Lady of Consolation met for a retreat September 10 to 14 at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico (one of…
Read More Province Welcomes Three First Year Postulants
by: Friars Martin Day and Gary Johnson | First year postulants, L to R: Andrew Hennessy, Tony Martinez, Frank Manganiello On Sunday August 12, The Province of Our Lady of…
Read More Pax Christi Parish Honors Friar Steve’s Ordination Anniversary
by: Friar Bob Roddy | The Catholic Community of Pax Christi in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, honored Fr. Steve McMichael’s 10th Anniversary of ordination on August 18, 2012 at the 5:00…
Read More Friar Matthew Malek Pronounces His Solemn Vows
With many members of his family, friends, and Friars in attendance, Friar Matthew Malek, OFM Conv., pronounced his solemn vows as a Conventual Franciscan Friar on Friday, August 17, 2012,…
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Annual Novena to Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio
Thousands of pilgrims persevered through warm days and periods of rain to celebrate the Annual Novena to Our Lady of Consolation at the Basilica and National Shrine in Carey, Ohio.…
Read More +Friar Raymond Ramos, OFM Conv.: A gift for joyful service
Friar Ray Ramos, OFM Conv., served as a Conventual Franciscan for 38 years, bringing his gregarious, warm nature and friendly smile to all he met, and continuing the Franciscan commitment…
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