Join us for Transitus
It is in the month of October that we Franciscans celebrate the feast of our founder, St. Francis of Assisi (Oct. 4th). On the evening before his feast day,…
Read More Come and See
This weekend we are hosting a Come and See for single men between the ages of 18 to 40 years old. It will be held at the Basilica and…
Read More Brotherhood Beyond Borders
Fr. Paul Schloemer, OFM Conv., is the Formation Director in San Antonio, Texas. In our latest episode of Franciscan Voice, Fr. Paul talks about vocation, formation, vows, and how…
Read More Gospel Mission to the World!
This week Friars from Central America, Zambia, India, and the United States are meeting in Honduras and El Salvador in fraternity to discuss our Gospel mission to the world.…
Read More It is All Good
And it takes work to keep it that way! Check out the latest episode of Franciscan Voice!
Read More Is it the end of the world? Yes, but not the way you think….”
The Book of Revelation (the Apocalypse) is confounding, confusing, and mysterious. But Friar Jude Winkler OFM Conv. simplifies it for us, breaking it down to a very personal level.
Read More Vigil for the Feast of the Assumption
Once again, thousands of pilgrims are converging on the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, for the Vigil Mass for the Feast of the…
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Happy Feast of St. Clare!
Clare was not a shrinking violet! She did, however, call herself the “the little plant of Francis.” In 1212, when she was only about nineteen years old, she escaped…
Read More +Fr. Simon Sauer, OFM Conv. – A Man of Compassion for the Poorest of the Poor, and for his Brothers
Beloved missionary, sought-after confessor, and dedicated chaplain, Fr. Simon Sauer combined a Franciscan spirit of compassion and love for God’s people with a sense of humor to bring the…
Read More Novena for the Assumption of Mary
Please join us for the annual Novena to Our Lady of Consolation, now through August 15, taking place at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation…
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