Celebrating God’s Call: The Ordination of Friar Pedro Lopez, OFM Conv. On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Conventual Franciscan Friars rejoiced as Friar Pedro Lopez, OFM Conv., was ordained to…

Over 100 friars from 70 countries gathered in Rome and Assisi for the 203rd General Chapter, celebrating the rich diversity and unity of the Franciscan brotherhood. Rooted in the Gospel…

My first encounter with the friars was in 1995, a year after my husband, Greg, died. I needed a place for a retreat to think about God’s plan for the…

Living the Spirit of Nostra Aetate: An Indian Catholic’s Journey of Faith, Dialogue, and Shared Humanity By friar John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv., Director of Campus Ministry, Bellarmine University As we…