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A Vision of Inclusivity

Bishops around the United States began issuing tributes to Pope Francis soon after the news of his death on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis was 88 and in the 13th…

Preaching to the Birds

This year is the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' composition of The Canticle of the Creatures. The inauguration of this anniversary took place in Assisi on January 11, 2025. (Learn more…

At a school in Kenya, Friar Michael Lasky gives an introduction to Franciscan prayer as a means of engaging in JPIC work.

Beyond Tree Planting

A New Vision for JPIC in Kenya JPIC in Kenya is expanding beyond tree planting in schools and parishes to include ministry at a prison with child inmates and visits…

Living and Singing the Canticle

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…

800th Anniversary for the Canticle of the Creatures

In spring of 1225, soon after his experience at Mount La Verna, St. Francis of Assisi stayed at the Monastery of San Damiano, where St. Clare and the first Poor…

Appreciating Creation

Friar Mario Serrano serves as Vocation Director and Secretary of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation. For the last six years Friar Mario has represented Catholic Relief Services as…