“Enough of War”: Pope Leo’s Call to Reconciliation and Peace
“The world is thirsting for peace. We need a true and sound era of reconciliation that puts an end to the abuse of power, displays of force and indifference to…
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Pax Christi: From Pilgrimage to Peacebuilding
Pax Christi: From Pilgrimage to Peacebuilding Written by Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv. In 1945, even before the Second World War came to an end, a lay woman and a…
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Six Popes – One Call: Peace
Six Popes – One Call: Peace Written By friar Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv. “Peace be with you all!” Dear brothers and sisters, these are the first words spoken by the…
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Beneath the Same Desert Sky: Remembering the Sacred Bond between the Tigua and the friars
The desert sun rises over Ysleta del Sur, casting its first light on the adobe walls of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish. Here, faith and culture have intertwined for…
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The Mortar That Binds Us: A Look Back at 175 Years of St. Anthony Strong
Friar Florian Tiell, OFM Conv., friar Christian Moore, OFM Conv., and friar John Bamman, OFM Conv., pause for a photo in St. Anthony’s prayer garden, where every engraved brick tells…
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From Pilgrims to Province
My first experience at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio was unforgettable. The atmosphere, the stunning shrine church, and the general environment made me think I…
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From Boyhood Memories to Friar’s Vocation
The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, traces its roots to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. In 1873, a Luxembourg-born priest, Father Joseph Golden,…
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Remembering through the Eucharist
Remembering through the Eucharist By friar Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv. Memories abound! For the friars 2026 promises to be a year rich in memories. 2026 is separated by 800 years…
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Celebrating God’s Call: The Ordination of Friar Pedro Lopez, OFM Conv.
Celebrating God’s Call: The Ordination of Friar Pedro Lopez, OFM Conv. On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Conventual Franciscan Friars rejoiced as Friar Pedro Lopez, OFM Conv., was ordained to…
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