More than 25,000 Masses later, Fr. Maurus Hauer, OFM Conv., the senior Conventual Franciscan Friar in North America, celebrated his 69th anniversary of priestly ordination on Monday, February 24, 2014.…

Pope Francis authorized recently the publication of the Decree of Beatification of the ‘Servant of God’, Friar Francis Zirano, a Conventual Franciscan Friar, as a martyr. Friar Francis Zirano, born…

Friar Rick Riccioli, OFM Conv., Director of FrancisCorps (a young-adult Franciscan service experience program based in Syracuse, NY) directed a retreat for young adults – Pope Francis on Twitter –…

On Sunday, February 2, the Holy Father Pope Francis (the first member of a religious order to be elected Pope in nearly 200 years) spoke about the importance of religious…

Nineteen men joined the friars for a weekend retreat, exploring what life is like as a Conventual Franciscan Friar. Called a Come and See Weekend, the retreat was for single…

by Fr. Tom Smith, OFM Conv. Fr. Andy Martinez and Fr. Miguel Briseño organized an Epiphany celebration in El Paso, not only for the local friars but also for young…

Every day, young people from Central America risk their lives to get to the United States. Why? Many are arrested by immigration officials. What happens next for people with nowhere…

The Social Justice Fund is supported by the Conventual Friars of Our Lady of Consolation Province, who give up a portion of their Friary budget to assist nonprofit groups working…

Happy 2014! On the first day of the New Year, Peace is the message from Pope Francis on behalf of the Church. Peace is a central component of the Franciscan…