October 2024 – Franciscan Voice

(Photo and excerpt from Catholic News Herald: 'Grieving Swannanoa residents greet bishop, share stories of devastation from Helene' by Christina Lee Knauss)

Bishop Michael T. Martin OFM Conv. Visits Areas Devastated by Hurricane Helene

As we watch the development of Hurricane Milton and Florida prepares for this now category 5+ storm, people continue to suffer from the devastating impact of Helene.On Friday, October 4,…

Friar Dominique Mathieu to be made Cardinal

Pope Francis has announced a Consistory to create 21 new Cardinals on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. One of the new cardinals will be Conventual Franciscan Dominique…

Celebrating Transitus

On the evening of October 3rd, Franciscans around the world will celebrate Transitus, which means passage in Latin. Saint Francis embraced Sister Death and looked forward to following Christ into eternal…

Aerial view of Little Portion Farm

Little Portion Farm Reaches Milestone

Since the beginning of Little Portion Farm in 2019, they've now grown, harvested, and donated more than 100,000 pounds of food! Little Portion Farm is a ministry of the Franciscan…