Crowds gather for the Evening Procession
From Florida to North Carolina on the East Coast, and from all across the Midwest, thousands of pilgrims have gathered at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of…
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Rev. James W. Sichko, a priest of the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, is this year’s Preacher for the annual Novena to Our Lady of Consolation at the Basilica and National…
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Friars gather in front of the Shrine information booth Friars are gathering at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation to minister to the many hundreds of…
Read More Searching in California for the Pearl of Great Price
by Friar David Lenz, OFM Conv. Between 1841 and 1869, more than a quarter million people set out for California, seeking land, gold, and adventure. This summer of 2016, seven…
Read More Two Friars Profess First Vows, Four Invested With Habit
On Thursday, July 21, Friars Jacob Minjarez and Jaime Zaragoza professed their first vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Five Friars from other Provinces also professed first vows: Brian Tougher…
Read More Bishop John Stowe at Br. Angelo’s 50th Celebration
The Most Reverend John Stowe, OFM Conv., Bishop of Lexington, presided at Mass and delivered the homily for Br. Angelo Catania’s 50th profession anniversary. Here is the homily given on July 16,…
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by Friar Don Bassana, OFM Conv. Rome July 3rd In the early morning hours on July 3rd I was in Vatican City on the steps of St. Peters Basilica waiting…
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A Gentle Spirit, A Pastoral Heart In his quiet, caring manner, Friar Benjamin Knopp, OFM Conv. devoted his life to pastoral service in parishes, and as a hospital and Navy…
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By Friar Don Bassana, OFM Conv. Ciao! From Italy!! I am blessed to spend a week prior to making my solemn vow retreat in Italy and wanted to share some…
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The Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation gathered at Mount St. Francis in southern Indiana for a week of remembering the past, planning for the…
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