In 2012 Br. Michael celebrated the 25th anniversary of his diaconate ordination – Servant to God’s People, Caretaker of God’s Creation Friar Michael Wright, OFM Conv., died Monday January 28.…
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…
by: Fr. Tom Smith, OFM Conv. Just as with Bishop Ramirez in 1982, Bishop Oscar Cantú first met with the priests of the diocese at Holy Cross Retreat Center. We…
Seeking the Lord in the quiet of your heart. Holy Cross Retreat Center 600 Holy Cross Road, Mesilla Park, NM Holy Cross Retreat Center located in the midst of an…
Fr. David Lenz, OFM Conv., reflects on approaching Christ like the magi, in wonder and adoration, and how the sacrament of reconciliation helps us in the journey. The beautiful music…
by: Fr. Paul Schloemer, OFM Conv. Fr. Paul in front of San Aloysius chapel Christmas morning This past Christmas I was invited by an OFM friend of mine, Ponchie Vasquez of the…