A Spark of Hope Part 4

It All Came Together The story of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, continues. https://youtu.be/vQRq3ZmFcEkThe U.S. EPA facilitated a three-day community workshop in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. From community leaders, high school students, state and local officials,…

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A Spark of Hope Part 3

Sharing a Meal, Building a Foundation Friar Michael Lasky brought his connections and experience from working for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation. Friar Martin Kobos shared his knowledge…

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A Spark of Hope Part 2

Forward in Faith Conventual Franciscan Friars have served the people of Shamokin for 120 years. In return, during those same decades the people supported the friars and their ministries all…

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A Spark of Hope

"Coal is King." Those were the words you grew up on in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. A strong economy from coal mining, along with a thriving textile industry, made Shamokin a bustling,…

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Friar in the News

Conventual Franciscan Friar Fr. Julio Martinez was featured in the Chatham News and Record: 'Living sermons': Black and Latino churches lead faith vaccination efforts in Chatham.Fr. Julio is pastor of…

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Season of Creation

Change the World with the Courage of the Youth We are in the Season of Creation, and Pope Francis has released a video calling for a return to a simpler…

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