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Message of the Holy Father Francis for the Celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

August 31, 2022

Message of the Holy Father Francis for the Celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 21.07.2022 The following is the Message sent by the Holy…

Mission Spotlight – Louisville Parish Ministry

June 29, 2021

2021 Summer Newsletter - Celebrating the Paschal Season, Home News

From Left to Right: Fr. John Pozhathuparambil OFM Conv., Fr. Shaju Puthussery OFM Conv., and Fr. George Munjanattu OFM Conv. celebrate Holy Thursday Mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in…

Healing Our Families

November 4, 2020

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A Secular Franciscan Perspective By Joe Edwards, OFS Minster of Holy Trinity Region of the Secular Franciscan Order Those who have followed Pope Francis know that he has taken…

To Heal Our Church

November 4, 2020

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On the anniversary of St Francis of Assisi’s death, Pope Francis celebrates Mass before the Saint’s tomb and signs his Encyclical “Fratelli tutti”. Letting Love Transcend On the vigil of…

Covid-19 and Mental Health: Assessing the Impact

November 4, 2020

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By Friar Matthew Malek OFM Conv. COVID-19 has created an unprecedented upheaval in the American culture, with over 200,000 fatalities, skyrocketing unemployment, and numerous changes to education, daily routines, and…

In memory of +Br. John Mauer OFM Conv.

September 10, 2020

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Following St. Francis in Serving Those On The Margins of Society Brother John Maurer always made time for the people most others ignore. He could be frank in describing life…

In memory of +Fr. Joe Kiene OFM Conv.

July 22, 2020

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Bringing Consolation, Building Community Fr. Joe Kiene had a gift for consoling people in times of crisis, as well as those who found themselves far away from home. And while…

Prophets of a Future Not Our Own

June 15, 2020

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[vc_empty_space]By Friar Pedro Lopez OFM Conv. While in Postulancy, before knowing who St. Oscar Romero was, I had heard of an Archbishop martyred in Central America. However, I didn’t know…

In memory of +Br. Jeffrey Hines OFM Conv.

April 16, 2020

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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)…

An International Friary for a Global Franciscan Order

March 9, 2020

February Newsletter - A Global Brotherhood, Home News

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,…

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