We Welcome Mr. Carl McGrew as an Honorary Member
by Fr. Tom Smith, OFM Conv. November 30th was a special evening of appreciation for Holy Cross Retreat Center. Sixteen members of the Definitories from Our Lady of Consolation, St.…
Read More A Weekend of Joyful Celebrations in Terre Haute, Indiana
Last weekend was filled with Franciscan joy. The theme of the celebrations, and for the weekend’s liturgies, was Viva Christo Rey — Long Live Christ the King. Fr. Mario Serrano, OFM Conv.…
Read More Consolation, Another Face of Mercy
Pope Francis on Consolation From Misericordia et Misera The Apostolic Letter ending the Jubilee Year of Mercy Another face of mercy is consolation. “Comfort, comfort my people” (Is 40:1) is…
Read More Friars in India Produce Film about St. Maximilian Kolbe
By Friar John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv. What can a group of Franciscan Friars do when they come together? Make a movie, that’s what. The Franciscan Conventuals in India decided to…
Read More On the Playground of the Lord
by Friar Vince Petersen, OFM Conv. St. Francis Fund supports Montesorri School in Sri Lanka The Missionary Franciscan Brothers of Sri Lanka are doing their part in helping their country…
Read More Congratulations Fr. Jim Kent – 25 Years of Ordained Ministry
Minister Provincial Fr. Jim Kent, OFM Conv. celebrated his 25th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination on Saturday, October 29, in the Chapel at Mount St. Francis, Indiana. More than 100 people,…
Read More Polished Stones Trundle in the Rock Tumbler
Brothers Randy Kin, Ian Bremar, and Angelo Catania prepare for pilgrims at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation. At the recent Come & See, Br. Mike…
Read More Happy Feast of St. Francis!
Yesterday we commemorated the passing on to Heavenly Life of our Seraphic Father and Brother, St. Francis of Assisi. More than 800 years ago, he heard God’s call and began his…
Read More Transitus – What is it?
Transitus is the annual celebration by Franciscans throughout the world of the passing of St. Francis from this life to life with God. It is celebrated the night of October…
Read More Spirit of Assisi
(Photo by Friar Marty Breski – Pope Francis talks with Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church) Leaders of the world religions gathered in…
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