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,…

After a beautiful Christmas celebration, and now with the arrival of the visitors from the East, we continue to enjoy the wonder of Christ’s coming, God becoming one like us.…

“Jesus lies in the manger with open arms, asking us to pick Him up and embrace Him,” said Fr. John Elmer, OFM Conv. in his homily during Christmas Eve Mass…

The stucco and roof tiles are finished. The sidewalks are in place. Most of the inside work is done. Chairs will be set up, the altar moved in, and the…

To Friar Berard Marthaler, OFM Conv., the life of faith was a journey that required Catholics to meet and get to know God. Going beyond the basic catechism, Fr. Berard…

From all the Friars and staff of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation, we thank God for all of you, and for all you have done for us over…

The Chapel at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico received some help today (Thursday, 11/13). “Good Works” volunteers installed the 17-foot tall cross in the Chapel. They…

by Fr. Andy Martinez, OFM Conv. And Jesus asked, “Were there not 10 of them?” (Luke 17:17). In this case I’m referring to ten men attending the Vocation Retreat in…

On Saturday, October 25, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Tortugas, New Mexico celebrated 100 years. A full day of festivities began at 8:30 a.m. with groups of dancers from the…

Delicious pasta, wine, and cannoli, live entertainment by Adam Green, great conversation and time spent with friends – the sold-out Italian Gala was a great success. Br. Bob Baxter enjoyed…