The Power of Silence

Like St. Maximilian Kolbe, Conventual Franciscan Fr. Placido Cortese directed a Catholic publication, in his case the Messenger of Saint Anthony. And, like St. Maximilian, Friar Placido was tortured and killed…

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Crozier for Bishop Michael T. Martin

Friar Joseph Dorniak designed a crozier for the Most Reverend Michael T. Martin OFM Conv., Bishop of Charlotte. (Friar Joseph is the illustrator of the Greccio and the O Antiphons…

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Come and See

The Conventual Franciscans hosted a 'Come and See' weekend from November 9 to 10 at Saint Bonaventure Friary in Chicago. This was an opportunity for young men interested in discerning…

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Dorothy Day – Radical Devotion

The New Graphic Biography of Servant of God Dorothy Day Dorothy Day: Radical Devotion introduces readers to the amazing life of Dorothy Day, reviews her impact on the church and peace…

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Veterans Day

Friars Paul Schloemer and Wayne Mulei served in the military before joining the Conventual Franciscans. They recorded this video in 2022 for Franciscan Voice, in honor of Veterans Day and…

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1700th Anniversary
Tree of Life & Gift of the Spirit

1700th Anniversary

Feast Day for the Dedication of Saint John Lateran Basilica The Feast Day for the Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica is on November 9th. This year is the 1700th…

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