Bishop-elect John Stowe, OFM Conv.
It is with great joy the Conventual Franciscans received the news that Pope Francis has appointed our brother, Bishop-elect John Stowe, OFM Conv., to shepherd the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky. …
Read More Fr. Jim Kent: Bringing Your Petitions to St. Anthony
Bonus Day! Today we were blessed to spend a day in Venice. We first visited San Rocco Church, which is staffed by our friars. We also took a boat tour around some…
Read More Letting Go – Letting God
by Br. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Fr. Jim Van Dorn, OFM Conv., Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake, is giving a Lenten Parish Mission for the community of St.…
Read More Fr. Simon: A Confessor in Rome
Inside the Vatican walls there is a large, dormitory-type building housing Conventual Franciscan Friars from all over the world. They come for varying lengths of time, but all with the…
Read More Dedication of the New Chapel at Holy Cross Retreat Center
The Holy Cross Retreat Chapel was dedicated on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 by Bishop Cantú and Bishop Seitz in the presence of over 250 people. Please visit us at Holy…
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Martyrs – Witnesses of God’s Love
While the headlines celebrate the sacrifice of Archbishop Oscar Romero, the Church declared three other martyrs this week. Two were Conventual Franciscan Friars. Friars Michal Tomaszek and Zbigniew Strzalkowski served in…
Read More St. Anthony Always Answers – A Pilgrimage to Padua
Fr. Jim Kent, OFM Conv., Minister Provincial This March, I will have the privilege of traveling to the city of St. Anthony, Padua, Italy, and will pray at the…
Read More +Fr. Lawrence Mattingly, OFM Conv. – A Heart for the Poor
A caring pastor, devoted missionary, and skilled administrator, Friar Larry Mattingly, OFM Conv., used the gifts and grace God gave him to make an impact on the Conventual Franciscan Order…
Read More Eucharist Celebrated in New Chapel at Holy Cross Retreat Center
Friars from each of the OFM Provinces in the United States are at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, this week. They were the first to celebrate Eucharist…
Read More Families Moving Forward
Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, Minnesota, hosted four homeless families from December 17 to 28. Volunteers from St. Michael’s Catholic Church did an excellent job of staffing,…
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