Rome: Franciscan Pilgrimage to the Papal Basilicas
On the afternoon of November 2, 2023, Friar Michael LASKY led a group of twenty-two friars from the Seraphicum College in Rome on a...
Conventual Franciscans Preaching Peace Again in Rauma, Finland
Sometime in the 14th century, the Conventual Franciscan friars established a friary and built the Church of the Holy Cross in Rauma, Finland.
This was...
Greccio and the O Antiphons
Creating Your Nativity Scene with Pope Francis is a free Franciscan resource*, available in sixteen languages, honoring the 800th anniversary of the Christmas at...
Teaching Moments for JPIC in July and August
On August 31, 2023, Friar Michael LASKY, the General Delegate for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), taught a seminar for the “Percorsi...
We Will Not Be Satisfied…
An Invitation for the Friars to Pray for West Africa and Venezuela
Pope Francis’ theme for the Season of Creation 2023, Let Justice and Peace...
Work of the Franciscan Action Network in the USA
Inspired by the Gospel of Jesus, and the example of Saints Francis and Clare, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is a collective Franciscan voice...
“Proclaim the Gospel of Creation” Prayer Service
“Proclaim the Gospel of Creation” Prayer Service.
Marking the Conclusion of Laudato Si’ Week 2023.
On Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023, Friars Marco MARONI and Michael...
Franciscan Discipleship and the Common Good
Franciscan Discipleship and the Common Good
St. Bonaventure Project Pilgrimage 2023
St. Bonaventure once said of St. Francis, “In things of beauty, he contemplated the One...
Franciscan Social Theatre: Project Syria
Franciscan Social Theatre is a perfect example of what Pope Francis talks about in Fratelli Tutti, when he says, “Hope is bold.” With these...
JPIC Pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome
On April 20-28, 2023, the 2023 Assisi Project Pilgrimage took place in Italy. The main theme of this formation event was the Franciscan Centenary...