A Century of Faith – Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation
One hundred years ago, a small group of Conventual Franciscan friars embarked on a journey of faith that would grow into a legacy of service, prayer, and brotherhood. From humble…
Pilgrimage: A Transformative Encounter
Recently, our Mission Advancement Office sponsored a Pilgrimage to Bavaria with friars Wayne Hellmann, OFM Conv., and Steven McMichael, OFM Conv., as pilgrimage leaders. Several pilgrims knew each other or…
Father Ken Bartsch Photo Gallery
Friar Ken Bartsch is a Conventual Franciscan priest who dedicated his life to serving others through his ministry. Born and raised in the United States, he was ordained in 1975…
Franciscan Arts Initiative – Docent Application
The application should include: Volunteer Docent Application – Franciscan Arts Initiative at Mount St. Francis Name: Address: Email: Phone: Emergency Contact: Why do you want to become a Volunteer Art…
We Welcome Our Newest Honorary Members of the Franciscan Order
At their recent Provincial Chapter, the friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation honored its newest Honorary Franciscans. As a tribute to their dedication to the friars and…
In Loving Memory Kochuthresia Thomas
In Loving Memory +Kochuthresia Thomas nee Patteril George Kochuthresia Thomas, 88, of Louisville, KY, was called to her eternal rest on March 30, 2022. Kochuthresia is the Retired Nursing Superintendent,…
In memory of +Fr. Edmund Goldbach OFM Conv.
†Fr. Edmund Goldbach OFM Conv. “A peaceful, quiet certainty…” Friar Edmund Goldbach OFM Conv. lived with a quiet, peaceful certainty that God would guide him to where he was needed,…