National Vocation Awareness Week

National Vocation Awareness Week begins today and continues through next Saturday (November 9). This week is dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and…

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Humility, Listening, Mercy

Since 1774, the Ministry of Confessions in St. Peter’s Basilica has been under the care of the Conventual Franciscans.Recognizing the 250th anniversary, Pope Francis spoke recently to the Vatican College…

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25 Years of Peace and Prayer

On October 11, 2024, The Franciscan Place celebrated 25 Years of Peace and Prayer. The Franciscan Place (TFP) is located at Destiny USA – a shopping mall in Syracuse, New…

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Little Portion Farm Reaches Milestone
Aerial view of Little Portion Farm

Little Portion Farm Reaches Milestone

Since the beginning of Little Portion Farm in 2019, they've now grown, harvested, and donated more than 100,000 pounds of food! Little Portion Farm is a ministry of the Franciscan…

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World Day of Migrants and Refugees

On Sunday, September 29, we commemorate the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis writes in his message for this day:Dear brothers and sisters, on this day dedicated…

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