From April 20 to 23, 2023, leadership of the Conventual Franciscan Federation (CFF - Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, USA) met for their spring assembly at St. Bonaventure Friary in…
This Sunday, 30 April 2023, the fourth Sunday of Easter, is the 60th World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This year’s theme is: “Vocations: grace and mission.” We ask everyone to…
Here are a few photos from Earth Day celebrations on April 22 and the Feast of Blessed Giles of Assisi on April 23.From Friar Tom Smith at Holy Cross Retreat…
In this fast-paced time, many people feel overwhelmed by constant news and information, and seemingly can’t get away from conflict and noise. Now, with pandemic restrictions fading, some people are…
#InvestInOurPlanet Everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable On Saturday, April 22, we will celebrate Earth Day 2023. The theme is Invest in Our Planet.Here are a few ways we are…
(Based on a true story) "This poem/reflection is based on a true experience that one of our men from our parish had in crossing the border. He is a man…