Announcing his dedication to worship and service, Friar John Stowe, OFM Conv. was introduced as the third Bishop of Lexington, Kentucky, on March 12, 2015. He was welcomed at the…

It is with great joy the Conventual Franciscans received the news that Pope Francis has appointed our brother, Bishop-elect John Stowe, OFM Conv., to shepherd the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky. …

Bonus Day! Today we were blessed to spend a day in Venice.  We first visited San Rocco Church, which is staffed by our friars.  We also took a boat tour around some…

by Br. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Fr. Jim Van Dorn, OFM Conv., Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake, is giving a Lenten Parish Mission for the community of St.…

Inside the Vatican walls there is a large, dormitory-type building housing Conventual Franciscan Friars from all over the world. They come for varying lengths of time, but all with the…

The Holy Cross Retreat Chapel was dedicated on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 by Bishop Cantú and Bishop Seitz in the presence of over 250 people. Please visit us at Holy…

While the headlines celebrate the sacrifice of Archbishop Oscar Romero, the Church declared three other martyrs this week. Two were Conventual Franciscan Friars. Friars Michal Tomaszek and Zbigniew Strzalkowski served in…

A caring pastor, devoted missionary, and skilled administrator, Friar Larry Mattingly, OFM Conv., used the gifts and grace God gave him to make an impact on the Conventual Franciscan Order…

Friars from each of the OFM Provinces in the United States are at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, this week. They were the first to celebrate Eucharist…