Kenyan Friars and Wisconsin parishioners exchange their gifts Representing his Kenyan Franciscan Province in mission appeals across the US Midwest, friar Simon Minyati developed deep feelings for the people he…
During the week of January 16 to 20, the first round of the Order’s “Midway” Meeting was held at the Seraphicum College in Rome.The General Definitory met with the Ministers…
Brazil’s Black Awareness Day Highlights Indigenous Peoples Friar Erick G. Marin Carballo OFM Conv. lives with other religious and laity who are part of his itinerant team. Their shared life…
Last week, Minister General Friar Carlos Trovarelli and other members of the General Definitory welcomed to Rome the new Ministers Provincial, Custodes, and Secretaries from the various Federations of the…
Here's a video series by men and women religious speaking about many of the core aspects of religious life. Topics include:Essential Elements of Religious LifeExploring the VowsCharism and MissionExperiencing FormationFriar…
In 2020, an early snowfall in Las Cruces, New Mexico, inspired Friar Tom Smith to build a snowman. He decided to sculpt a Franciscan friar using pinecones for the eyes…