In memory of +Br. John Mauer OFM Conv.
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…
Read More In memory of +Fr. Joe Kiene OFM Conv.
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…
Read More Prophets of a Future Not Our Own
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…
Read More In memory of +Br. Jeffrey Hines OFM Conv.
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)…
Read More An International Friary for a Global Franciscan Order
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,…
Read More Franciscan Fraternity – A Global Brotherhood
Our student friars share takeaways from their cultural experiences abroad Friar Calin MADRID, SPAIN The first month was a challenge, but at the same time, I was learning how to…
Read More +Friar Philip Schneider
A Man of Gentle Strength and Deep Compassion +Friar Philip Schneider OFM Conv. Possessing athletic grace and quiet strength, Fr. Philip Schneider served God’s people with humble spirit, gentle compassion,…
Read More +Br. Angelo Catania
A Friar Who Greeted God’s People with an Open Heart No matter where you came from or who you were, Br. Angelo Catania OFM Conv. had a gift for making…
Read More Searching for Something that is True
As part of vocation awareness week, we share a conversation with Friar Bryan Hajovsky OFM Conv. who talks about his own vocation, and how we can all take part in…
Read More Solar Panels Installed
Solar panels have been installed on roofs of the buildings at Mount St. Francis. As part of the ongoing Franciscan Earth Care Initiative, this will help bring down utility expenses…
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