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End of the Year Tax Savings, Retirement Income, and a Franciscan Legacy

Winter Newsletter - To Heal the World
6 years ago
Future generations need Franciscans, and your support through a Franciscan Gift Annuity helps secure the Conventual Franciscan Friars’ legacy. You receive fixed-payments of up to 8.6% of the value of…

Healing Our Families

Home News, Winter Newsletter - To Heal the World
6 years ago
A Secular Franciscan Perspective By Joe Edwards, OFS Minster of Holy Trinity Region of the Secular Franciscan Order   Those who have followed Pope Francis know that he has taken…

To Heal Our Church

Home News, Winter Newsletter - To Heal the World
6 years ago
On the anniversary of St Francis of Assisi’s death, Pope Francis celebrates Mass before the Saint’s tomb and signs his Encyclical “Fratelli tutti”. Letting Love Transcend On the vigil of…

Covid-19 and Mental Health: Assessing the Impact

Home News, Winter Newsletter - To Heal the World
6 years ago
By Friar Matthew Malek OFM Conv. COVID-19 has created an unprecedented upheaval in the American culture, with over 200,000 fatalities, skyrocketing unemployment, and numerous changes to education, daily routines, and…

Global Solidarity – Q & A with Father Steve McMciahel, OFM Conv.

Winter Newsletter - To Heal the World
6 years ago
Interreligious Dialogue with our Human Family Friar Steve McMichael, OFM Conv., serves as Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Fr. Steve holds…

To Heal the World

Winter Newsletter - To Heal the World
6 years ago
Keeping Community at the Center of Our lives By Friar Jude Winkler OFM Conv. Assistant General of the Conventual Franciscan Federation (CFF) of North America, Australia, Great Britain and Ireland…

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For the Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Praesidium Accreditation is more than a seal of approval — it reflects our enduring commitment to creating environments of safety, accountability, and care in every aspect of our ministry.

Accreditation by Praesidium, an independent leader in abuse prevention, affirms that we have strong policies in place, regularly train friars and lay collaborators, and maintain clear, independent processes for responding to concerns. It is not a one-time designation but an ongoing commitment, maintained through annual reviews and continuous alignment with evolving national standards.

Through this process, we foster a culture of awareness and formation — equipping friars, staff, and volunteers not only to prevent harm, but to actively promote safety, healing, and trust. We actively engage those closest to our ministries — families, lay collaborators, and ministry partners — to help us recognize risks early, support safe environments, and uphold a culture of accountability.

Any report of misconduct is taken seriously, investigated by an independent professional, and reviewed by an external board. Our safeguarding practices are designed to protect the vulnerable, ensure transparency, and respond with integrity and care.

We invite anyone who has experienced abuse in a Church setting to come forward. Our commitment to justice and healing compels us to listen with compassion and act responsibly.

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