by Fr. Tom Merrill, OFM Conv. Fr. Tom is pastor at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in New Albany, IN As Friars, we walk in faith, and much of our work…

Conventual Franciscan Friars from Our Lady of Consolation Province were on both sides of the border for Pope Francis’ historic visit to Juarez. Friars Mario Serrano and Andy Martinez, both…

by Fr. Jim Kent, OFM Conv. Crucifix at Holy Cross Retreat Center, Mesilla Park, New Mexico This a familiar lament and a reminder how this penitential season seems to sneak…

The Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, in Mt. St. Francis, Indiana, and Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, in Prior Lake, Minnesota, celebrate milestones this year. Fr. Jim Kent talks…

The year of Consecrated Life continues until February 2, 2016. As we approach the end of this celebration of religious vocation, we want to share with you some of the Vocation and…

As we move forward in this Jubilee Year of Mercy, let us work together to follow the Lord’s command to care for one another as we continue our pilgrimage here…

The Friars wish you and your loved ones a Happy 2016. In the words of St. Francis of Assisi: May the Lord bless you and keep you, May He show…

On Sunday December 13,  Fr. Paul Schloemer, Province Formation Director, led the Conventual Franciscan student friars and postulants from San Damiano Friary, along with Capuchin Franciscan student friars, as they walked…

The doors to St. Peter’s On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis opened the bronze doors of St. Peter’s Basilica symbolically opening the Year of Mercy. Pope Emeritus…