Forming New Agents of Positive Change
The Franciscan educational ministry has more than 70 years of experience in Costa Rica, training children and young people at Saint Francis College. This tireless work has shown the importance…
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Simple Is Good
No silver spoon, but I was born to advantage as one of twelve brothers and sisters of a farm family. Just about all of my New Riegel, Ohio classmates came…
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A Network of Fragile Balances
The Encyclical Laudato Si’ has become a declaration of values to be rescued. It proposes a new form of relationships with creatures and a profound questioning of how we have…
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Seeing, Listening, & Attending to The Cry of the Poor
Our call to live the Gospel life as Franciscans, demand that we be in proximity with the poor and be attentive to their cry. It is because we are Christians…
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Ministry Spotlight – (JPIC) Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation Commission
The Province Commission on Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation assists individuals and agencies in correcting diverse forms of injustice. The Commission promotes peace, aids the economically and politically…
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Laudato Si’ And Our Call to Transformation
While attending a retreat with my wife on Fratelli Tutti at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, I spoke with Fr. Tom Smith, OFM Conv., who was…
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Ministry Spotlight – Parish Ministry – Bloomington, MN
Top: Fr. Ambrose Finnegan, OFM Conv. at the ground breaking for St. Bonaventure Parish in Bloomington, MN The Church of St. Bonaventure began through the order of Archbishop William O.…
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Assumption at the Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation
Top: For over 140 year pilgrims have traveled to Carey to pray and give thanks. Each lit candle represents an intention or prayer to Our Lady. Left: Former Our Lady…
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Celebrating the 2021 Jubilarians
Celebrating the 2021 Jubilarians by friar Bob Roddy OFM Conv. This year, eleven of our friars will celebrate significant milestones in their lives as Conventual Franciscans. 70 years professed:…
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Meet Our New Postulants
Meet Our New Postulants by friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Four men have listened and responded to God’s invitation to serve Him and the people of God as Conventual Franciscan…
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