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Stained Glass Windows at Holy Cross Retreat Center Chapel

March 9, 2017

Beautiful stained glass windows have been installed in the Chapel at Holy Cross Retreat Center, Mesilla Park, New Mexico. The timing is perfect as the Center is celebrating its 60th…

40 Days of Franciscan Reflections

March 1, 2017

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Dear Friends, Today we begin our Lenten journey. For each of the 40 days we will offer a brief Franciscan reflection – many by our Friars, some from Pope Francis,…

Retreats, Days of Prayer, and More for Lent

February 23, 2017

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Crucifix at Holy Cross Retreat Center, Mesilla Park, New Mexico Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, is offering four retreats during Lent: Franciscan Spirituality of Creation – March…

Remembering Pope Francis’ Visit to the Border

February 20, 2017

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Last year, on February 17, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Mexico’s Ciudad Juarez. The logo for this special event said it all: “Two Nations One Faith.” Conventual Franciscan Friars from…

Help Wrap the Vocation Car

February 14, 2017

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Friar John Bamman is trying to reach youth and spread the word of St. Francis of Assisi in new ways with his work in vocations. He would like to get…

Silence: A story of faith and martyrdom

January 28, 2017

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Fr. Jim Kent discusses the film, and the book, Silence, touching on the themes of Christian faith, witness, and martyrdom. The conversation highlights the struggle of the European missionaries to…

Franciscan Voice: Pope Francis, Mark Shriver, & Pilgrimage

January 18, 2017

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Conventual Franciscan Friar Fr. Jim Kent discusses his impressions and thoughts on the new book by Mark K. Shriver, Pilgrimage: My Search for the Real Pope Francis. Free-ranging discussion goes…

Happy 50th Anniversary to Incarnation Parish!

January 16, 2017

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Although it was founded officially on Christmas Day, 1966, Incarnation of Or Lord Catholic Church celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Sunday, January 15. But as Archbishop Joseph Kurtz reminded those…

Columbaria Blessed at Mount St. Francis

January 16, 2017

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Though the day was overcast and rainy, many members of Fr. Terence Tobin’s family, other friends, and Friars gathered at Mount St. Francis on Saturday, January 14th, for the blessing of…

Ysleta Rededication Photos

January 9, 2017

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Mr. Al Baeza shared his beautiful photos from the rededication of the Ysleta Mission on January 7th. Check them out here:

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