On Sunday, April 15, Fr. Marco Tasca, Minister General of the Order, visited the oldest friar in the world, Fr. Maurus Hauer, who turned 100 this past October.  Fr.…

  The dedication of the new auditorium at St. Francis Technical School took place April 5, 2018. What follows is some of Br. Tony Droll’s description of the event: Students…

  We asked our Friars this question Brother John Maurer answered by sharing his personal journey from pain and deep depression to discovering God’s mercy and love. Providing steps that…

Teaching the Faith, Echoing God’s Laughter A joy-filled Friar with a gift for teaching, Br. Bob Baxter OFM Conv. was known for his humor and quips. Though he could seem…

  A Reflection by Fr. John Curran for Passion Sunday The composer of the most famous Christian hymn, “Amazing Grace,” John Newton, was less than 20 when he became a…

  Today on your feast day and throughout our lives, St. Joseph, faithful servant, man of deepest faith and utmost courage, protector of Our Lord and His Blessed Mother, pray…

  Fr. Christian Moore discusses several important topics: why these are NOT the worst of times; end of life experiences; secularization; and more. He also shares practical advice we can…

  Since 1959 the Franciscan International Award has honored people of faith who symbolize the spirit and the apostolic zeal of St. Francis of Assisi. This Franciscan International Award is…

  Ash Wednesday calls us to pray, fast, and give alms to those in need. But the purpose of those important acts is to change our hearts, opening them to…