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Happy Earth Day 2026

Earth Day is always celebrated on April 22, followed by the Memorial of Blessed Giles of Assisi on April 23. This is a great time to raise awareness of the…

Happy Easter 2026

Friar Carlos Trovarelli, Minister General for the Friars Minor Conventual, sent an Easter message to his brothers. You can read the entire message on the Order’s website. Here’s a brief…

Proclaiming the Beautiful

Franciscan Artists Ministry Then & Now Being Franciscan seems to open the eyes to the beauty all around us and to foster a creative spirit. Friars have been architects, writers,…

The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

On This Hill

On the occasion of the veneration of the mortal remains of Saint Francis, ongoing until March 22, 2026, the community of friars of the Sacred Convent presents the official video…

Exposition of the Mortal Remains of St. Francis of Assisi

On January 10, 2026, the 8th Centenary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi (1226–2026), was officially opened. And, in the morning of February 21, 2026, Francis’ sarcophagus was reopened in the…

JPIC Workshops in Zambia

Friar Michael Lasky, General Delegate for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), visited in Zambia from January 18 to 30, 2026. A series of three JPIC formation workshops focused…