New Coronavirus Stimulus Package May Affect Your Giving: The CARES Act We recognize with the constantly changing COVID-19 situation around the world, this is an unprecedented time for everyone —…

By Friar Wayne Hellmann OFM Conv. An examination of conscience is appropriate on this fifth anniversary, May 24th, 2020. Remember the excitement after Pope Francis’ election? At least some friars…

The Franciscan Kitchen Celebrates It’s 40th Anniversary In February, we celebrated four decades of feeding the hungry throughout the Louisville, KY community at the 40th Anniversary of the Franciscan Kitchen…

As I reflect on the concluding stages of my initial formation in the novitiate, I can’t help but think of how God always manages to surprise us. “Why not have…

As young friars progress in their journey from vocation to formation. Formation directors friar Gary Johnson OFM Conv. and friar Paul Schloemer OFM Conv. share what they do and their…

By Friar Mario Serrano OFM Conv. Come, Holy Spirit, come and make us notice Spring and Resurrection. Spring has arrived, and God once again is revealing love and resurrection. We…