Poland: Radomsko Shrine Celebrates Jubilee
On September 15, 2026, the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Sorrows at the Conventual Franciscan Church of the Exaltation of the Holy...
Smardzewice: New Novices and First Professions
On Saturday, September 12, 2026, an important event took place for the Conventual Franciscan fraternity at the St. Anne Friary and Shrine in Smardzewice,...
Assisi: Formation Week for Friars Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Solemn Profession
There is something about Assisi that is hard to put into words. One need only walk its streets, enter a Franciscan church, or pause...
Poland: The Church Confronting AI and Crises
On September 8 to 10, 2026, a three-day training course was held for Church social communications professionals. The course focused on artificial intelligence, difficult...
Niepokalanów Lasek: “With St. Francis, We Discover Meaning”
From July 27 to August 22, 2026, a series of summer retreats for children and young people took place under the theme “With St....
Kalwaria’s Great Indulgence Extended by One Day
The August Great Indulgence in Kalwaria Pacławska, Poland, lasted an extra day because of the way the dates fell in this year’s calendar. On...
85th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of St. Maximilian Maria KOLBE
August 14, 2026, marked the 85th anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Maximilian Maria KOLBE. In Poland, the event was commemorated with a solemn...
Where Harmony Begins: The 39th Annual Franciscan Youth Gathering
From July 19–25, 2026, more than five hundred young people from all over Poland gathered in Kalwaria Pacławska, Poland, for the 39th Annual Franciscan...
Poland: Marian Retreat for Families in Niepokalanów Lasek
On July 13-18, 2026, a Marian retreat for families in the spirit of the Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.) was conducted at the friary...
Czech Republic: Friar Oldřich PRACHAŘ Celebrates 90th Birthday
On Monday, July 6, 2026, many friars from the Province of Saints Cyril and Methodius in the Czech Republic gathered in Prague to thank...