The Fragrance of the Gospel
CFF Continuing Formation in Chicago
One of Pope Francis’ most striking expressions was addressed to priests: “Be shepherds, with the odor of sheep” (Chrism Mass,...
USA-OLA: Friars Craft Crozier for Bishop Friar Michael T. MARTIN
As a member of the Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of the Angels in the USA (OLA), Bishop Friar Michael...
USA: Novena for the Protection of the Mother of Mercy
From November 9-17, 2024, the Conventual Franciscan parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, celebrated the Novena for the Protection of...
USA: Our Lady of the Angels Province Celebrates Jubilarians
On November 14, 2024, during Mass at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, Maryland, USA, twenty-four friars of the Province of Our...
Friar Ignatius MATERNOWSKI Added to United States D-Day Memorial
After years of research and verification, the name of Friar Ignatius MATERNOWSKI, OFM Conv., has been added to the United States D-Day Memorial in...
Grieving Swannanoa Residents Greet Bishop, Share Stories of Devastation from Hurricane Helene
Tears, hugs and stories of grim devastation greeted our confrere, the Most Reverend Michael MARTIN, OFM Conv., Bishop of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, on...
Friar Cristofer FERNÁNDEZ presents at Laudato Si’ Symposium
On October 10-11, 2024, Friar Paul LININGER, Director of the Commission for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) of the Province of Our...
The Franciscan Family Celebrates 800 Years in England
On September 10, 2024, gathering on the pebbled beach just below the white cliffs of Dover, the Franciscan Family began their celebrations of the...
USA: 26th Group of FrancisCorps Volunteers
On the feast day of St. Clare of Assisi, August 11, 2024, six young adults were commissioned as the 26th group of FrancisCorps volunteers...
USA-SJC: Solemn Profession
On Friday evening, August 2, 2024, Friar Wayne Tristen MULEI, a member of the Province of St. Joseph of Cupertino in the USA (SJC),...