On Friday, May 3, Friar Matthew Malek, OFM Conv., received his Master of Divinity degree from the Washington Theological Union in Washington D.C. The graduation ceremony took place at St.…

Construction is almost complete for the new friary at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico. The friars broke ground for the construction of the new Friary on…

A Reflection by Friar Don Bassana, OFM Conv. Archbishop Kurtz talks with Friar Don (left) and Fr. Paul Schloemer, OFM Conv. (right). On Good Friday March 29, 2013, I was…

“The best Easter I can remember,” said Fr. Maurus Hauer, OFM Conv. And for a 95-year-old Franciscan, that’s saying something. Fr. Maurus Hauer, OFM Conv., is the friar to the…

Fr. Jim Kent, Minister Provincial, visited with the Custody of Mary, Mother of the Poor (MMP) early in March. In 2012 the friars of MMP voted in favor of beginning…

Earlier this month, the Minister Provincial for our province, Fr. Jim Kent, joined with the Minister Provincials from Immaculate Conception (Fr. Justin Biase) and St. Anthony of Padua (Fr. James…

By Fr. Paul Schloemer, OFM Conv. Thirteen young men joined us from Friday through Sunday (February 22-24) to discern and learn at our annual Come and See weekend. Friar Andy Martinez led the…

In 2012 Br. Michael celebrated the 25th anniversary of his diaconate ordination – Servant to God’s People, Caretaker of God’s Creation Friar Michael Wright, OFM Conv., died Monday January 28.…

by: Fr. Tom Smith, OFM Conv. Just as with Bishop Ramirez in 1982, Bishop Oscar Cantú first met with the priests of the diocese at Holy Cross Retreat Center.  We…

Fr. David Lenz, OFM Conv., reflects on approaching Christ like the magi, in wonder and adoration, and how the sacrament of reconciliation helps us in the journey. The beautiful music…