From the Philippines to Assisi On October 14-26, 2025, I joined four friars from the Philippines for the St. Bonaventure Continuing Formation Pilgrimage, which unfolded in Rome, Greccio, Assisi, La…
Friars Paul Schloemer and Wayne Mulei served in the military before joining the Conventual Franciscans. They recorded this two-part video in 2022 for Franciscan Voice, in honor of Veterans Day…
National Vocation Awareness Week is a November celebration by the Catholic Church in the United States. Through prayer and education, we dedicate the week to promoting vocations to the priesthood,…
On September 28, 2025, the community gathered to celebrate the completion of phase two of the Newman Catholic Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Friar Michael Heine, Minister Provincial for the…
+Pope Francis designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as “Pilgrims of Hope.” Throughout the year, designated days recognize and celebrate different groups of people and…
A message for the Feast of St. Francis in 2025 from Friar Carlos Trovarelli, Minister General ...On this feast of St. Francis, as we prepare to celebrate the 800th anniversary of…