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Some Resources for Lent

Lent is a special season of preparation, a sign of how “creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God.” Here are some resources as you…

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…

The Shell Adds Two New Pilgrimages

As we begin the 800th anniversary of the Easter (Transitus) of St. Francis, the Order's JPIC (Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation) Office and FranciscanVoice invite you on a journey…

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…

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

A Sign of Hope January 18-25, 2026The chosen passage for reflection in this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is Ephesians 4:4, "There is one body and one Spirit -…

St. Anthony Parish Celebrates 175 Years

Parish ministry provides Franciscans an opportunity to serve God's people directly, day after day. Friar John Bamman is the latest in a long line of Conventual Franciscan pastors at St.…