How Great Tau Art
The classic traditional hymn we sing in churches around the country “How Great Thou Art” could be given a Franciscan twist and entitled “How Great TAU Art.” We are good. …
Read More Conventual Franciscan Friars Come to Carey for Celebration
Conventual Franciscan Friars from all points of the globe came to Carey, Ohio, to celebrate 100 years of Conventual Franciscan service at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady…
Read More A Celebration of India at Bellarmine University
A gathering of great spirit occurred Thursday September 20th at Cralle Auditorium on the Bellarmine University Campus. Organized by Fr. John Pozhathuparambil, OFM Conv., Fr. Leo Payyappilly, OFM Conv., Dr.…
Read More Friar Matthew Malek Pronounces His Solemn Vows
With many members of his family, friends, and Friars in attendance, Friar Matthew Malek, OFM Conv., pronounced his solemn vows as a Conventual Franciscan Friar on Friday, August 17, 2012,…
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Annual Novena to Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio
Thousands of pilgrims persevered through warm days and periods of rain to celebrate the Annual Novena to Our Lady of Consolation at the Basilica and National Shrine in Carey, Ohio.…
Read More Intercultural Brotherhood in a Globalized World
Attendees of the Province Assembly after Mass. The friars of OLC province met for their bi-annual assembly from July 9-12, 2012 at St. Meinrad Archabbey. The theme centered on the formation…
Read More Mount St. Francis Alumni Reunion
45 alumni from Mount St. Francis Seminary gathered July 12 through 15 to reminisce, socialize, and join together in prayer and reflection. Br. Larry Eberhardt applauds as Bruce Weidener thanks…
Read More Friars gather for Province Assembly on missions
Right now, the Province of Our Lady of Consolation is hosting Conventual Franciscan Friars from Zambia, India, and Central America (Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica) at our motherhouse at…
Read More Lent: A Focus on Conversion
By: Friar Jim Kent, OFM Conv. This stain-glass image depicts St. Francis receiving the sacred Stigmata, the wounds of Christ on the hands, feet and side. Francis was drawn so…
Read More A Chapter of Great Hope in Central America
L to R: Friar Jim Kent, Friar Edgar Ramirez Arias (newly elected Custos) The Friars of the Custody of Mary, Mother of the Poor (MMP), in Central America, celebrated an…
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