Friar Mario L. Serrano, OFM Conv., has experienced fraternity locally and globally. During his formation as a Franciscan friar, he was privileged to have mission experiences in Mexico, Honduras, Costa…
Friar Andy Martinez, OFM Conv., was born in Odessa, Texas, and raised in Pecos, Texas. He attended school in Pecos, and after graduating, he went to seminary in El Paso,…
Brother Ian Bremar, OFM Conv., grew up in Portland, Texas, near Corpus Christi, and began his Franciscan formation in 2008. His journey with the friars has taken him to Minnesota,…
Solemn Vows 9-3-2016 (Just FYI I celebrate with greater joy and remembrance when I began living the Vowed life 7-25-2013) I’m originally from Beaumont Texas and I first meet…
Friar John Bamman is originally from Toledo, OH, and is a proud Buckeye who avidly follows the Scarlet and Gray. His solemn profession was made on August 8, 2008, at…
Fr. Jim Kent was raised in Columbus, Indiana, though his family lived in various states. He attended Mount St. Francis for high school and soon after took a twelve-year break…
Originally from Evansville, Indiana. When looking into Religious Life, Friar Mike Austin was steered to the Conventual Franciscan Friars by a couple of Diocesan Priests who were friends. After visiting…