July 2026 – Franciscan Voice

The only known portrait from life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, c. 1690, by Father Claude Chauchetière

Celebrating Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

We celebrate Saint Kateri Tekakwitha’s Feast Day on July 14 and the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site in Fonda, New York, is planning a special weekend July…

Welcome to Our New Postulants

On July 10, eleven men entered the Conventual Franciscan Postulancy in Chicago, Illinois. The men were presented with a San Damiano Cross as they were welcomed into this first stage…

Six Men Invested With the Conventual Franciscan Habit

On Saturday, July 4, six men were invested with the Conventual Franciscan Habit. Friars Joshua Callado, Andrew Chamiec, Craig Chircop, Adan Orellana, Jacob Polinski, and Lou Salvador have entered the…

Celebrating Creation

Webinar - Celebrating the World Day of Prayer for Creation with the New Mass: Why and How to Mark the Day of Prayer and the Extended Season of Creation On…