In memory of +Br. Jeffrey Hines OFM Conv.
Telling the Story of Maternal Love +Brother Jeffrey Hines OFM Conv. With his talent for telling stories and a profound devotion to the Blessed Mother (and her mother, St. Anne)…
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From Mount St. Francis to New Mexico to Zambia – Sustainability from the Sun!
The St. Francis Friary in Zambia joins Holy Cross Retreat Center As the Patron Saint of ecology, animals, and nature, St. Francis of Assisi praised all creatures as brothers and…
Read More An International Friary for a Global Franciscan Order
Expanding the House of Formation in San Antonio By Friar Tim Unser OFM Conv. Here in San Antonio, Texas, our friary is getting smaller. The building isn’t shrinking, of course,…
Read More Incredible India
Incredible India. This is both a statement and an explanation for all things that one might encounter while visiting the beautiful state of Kerala, India. Kerala is full of life,…
Read More From Mount St. Francis to New Mexico to Zambia – Sustainability from the Sun!
The St. Francis Friary in Zambia joins Holy Cross Retreat Center As the Patron Saint of ecology, animals, and nature, St. Francis of Assisi praised all creatures as brothers and…
Read More Franciscan Fraternity – A Global Brotherhood
Our student friars share takeaways from their cultural experiences abroad Friar Calin MADRID, SPAIN The first month was a challenge, but at the same time, I was learning how to…
Read More +Br. Angelo Catania
A Friar Who Greeted God’s People with an Open Heart No matter where you came from or who you were, Br. Angelo Catania OFM Conv. had a gift for making…
Read More Franciscan Celebrations – Celebrating Franciscan History in Padua and Assisi
We are sponsoring a pilgrimage to Italy in September/October 2020 and hope you can join us! In Venice and Padua, our group will celebrate the life of St. Anthony and…
Read More +Friar Philip Schneider
A Man of Gentle Strength and Deep Compassion +Friar Philip Schneider OFM Conv. Possessing athletic grace and quiet strength, Fr. Philip Schneider served God’s people with humble spirit, gentle compassion,…
Read More +Br. Angelo Catania
A Friar Who Greeted God’s People with an Open Heart No matter where you came from or who you were, Br. Angelo Catania OFM Conv. had a gift for making…
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