In the early hours of D- Day, June 6, 1944, military chaplain Fr. Ignatius Maternowski parachuted into the occupied territory of the hamlet of Guetteville in the town of Picauville.…
You may have noticed that the provinces in the United States have been celebrating their Ordinary Provincial Chapters.St. Joseph Cupertino, St. Bonaventure, and Our Lady of Consolation Provinces have completed…
Healing the Whole Person From the beginning, Franciscans have given spiritual comfort and physical aid to the suffering. Even before attracting his first followers, St. Francis served the lepers around…
As we celebrate mothers in May, don't forget about Mary - Our Greatest Cheerleader. In the video below, Friar Michael Zielke reflects on his devotion to Mary.https://youtu.be/QOh1TvLaBOAAlso, here’s a link…
Religious Brothers Day is celebrated officially on May 1 (which is also the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker) but it’s always a great time to celebrate our friar brothers.Within…
Friar Edgar Varela was ordained to the priesthood on April 25, 2026, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Graham, North Carolina, by Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of…