The postulants returned from their Winter Tour of the Provinces in late January. The tours help the postulants learn more about their respective provinces, while also allowing the friars to…
Reaching out to young adults during Lent Most Holy Trinity-St. Mary’s Parish in Brooklyn, New York, has a new initiative to help reach people, especially young adults, who may not…
In early January, Friars Manny Vasconcelos (Our Lady of the Angels Province (OLA), Mario Serrano (Our Lady of Consolation Province), Nick Romeo (OLA), and Bernard Fonkalsrud (St. Bonaventure Province) traveled…
The inauguration of the 800th anniversary of the composition of the Canticle of the Creatures took place in Assisi on January 11, 2025. The day began with a prayer session…
The Fragrance of the Gospel One of Pope Francis’ most striking expressions was addressed to priests: “Be shepherds, with the odor of sheep” (Chrism Mass, March 28, 2013). It is…
As we approach the end of 2024, here’s a flashback to Summer!Approximately 170 teens and young adults attended the Second Annual Assisi on the Chesapeake youth retreat. The young people…