Rivotorto: Two New Deacons Ordained — “Ministry Is Service”
On August 14, 2026, the friars of the General Custody of the Sacred Convent of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, joyfully and prayerfully celebrated...
Friar Maximilien SAUGE Turns 90: A Life in Service to the Lord
On August 25, 2026, the friar community in Vienna, Austria, celebrated the 90th birthday of Friar Maximilien SAUGE in a special way. In the...
Friar Michael HEINE, OFM Conv., Elected Next President of U.S. Conference of Major Superiors...
At its National Assembly, held July 20–23, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, the Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM) elected Friar Michael HEINE,...
The Spirit of Assisi in Bolivia: A Diverse Culture and Unifying Prayer
The final stop on my journey through Latin America was Bolivia, where I stayed from August 17 to 24, 2026. According to a survey...
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....
Sicily: Civic Merit Award presented to friar Paolo FIASCONARO by the Municipality of Castelbuono
On August 19, 2026, the Mayor of Castelbuono, (Sicily) Italy, presented the Civic Merit Award to Conventual Franciscan Friar Paolo FIASCONARO, a native of...
Vietnam: Ordinary Custodial Chapter – Part I
Dal 10 al 14 agosto 2026, la Custodia provinciale di San Francesco Antonio Fasani del Vietnam dell’Ordine dei Frati Minori Conventuali ha celebrato il...
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...
Rayaq: First Mass for the Feast of St. Clare at the Site of the...
The Poor Clares have been in Lebanon since February 2026 to establish a new monastery. On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, they celebrated the Mass...