Eight young men attended the Vocation Discernment Weekend at Mount St. Francis. Postulant Andrew Hennessy talked about beginning his journey, while friars Fr. Maurus Hauer and Fr. David Lenz talked…

When Zambian Friar Fr. Andrew Mukosa, OFM Conv., arrived in Columbus, Ohio, on his first trip out of Africa, he felt right at home. There to meet him was Br.…

Conventual Franciscan Friars from across the United States, along with students and men in various stages of Franciscan formation, are gathered to share the last days of Holy Week at…

Pope Francis at the moment of his election – “At the election I had the archbishop emeritus of Sao Paulo next to me. He is also prefect emeritus of the…

by Friar Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Friar Bob at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center in Prior Lake, MN, where he serves as Director of Retreats “He’s the one who rides…

by Fr. Tom Smith, OFM Conv. Since coming to New Mexico I have visited several of the Franciscan Missions in the area and I am intrigued by the long history…

Br. Ian prior to plunge by: Br. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. “I wanted to do something outside my comfort zone,” was the response that Bro. Ian Bremar gave to Bro.…

by: Br. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. The seventh Retreat for Prayer Shawl Ministers was recently held at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center. Bro. Ian Bremar, OFM Conv., who knits as…

L to R: Friars Gary (St. Joseph of Cupertino Province), Justin (Immaculate Conception Province), Mark (OLC), and Jim (OLC) The General Chapter  of Conventual Franciscan Friars opened in Assisi, the…

In appreciation for many years of extraordinary generosity and dedicated service to the Conventual Franciscan Friars, The Province of Our Lady of Consolation presented the Franciscan Partner Award to Phyllis…