This is the 750th anniversary of the death of St. Bonaventure, who died at the age of 57, in Lyon, France on July 15, 1274. He was canonized by Pope…
(An excerpt from a longer reflection: Not Freedom from But Freedom For)July 4th is a time for families to gather, watch fireworks, and perhaps reflect on the ideals of liberty,…
Friar Martin de Porres Maria Ward welcomed Sister Death on June 22, 1999. He was 81 years old and had lived 51 years as a Conventual Franciscan Friar – much…
June 13 is the Feast Day for Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church. In 1223, Francis appointed Anthony as the first professor of theology for the…
The Most Reverend Michael Martin OFM Conv., installed as Bishop of Charlotte on May 30, enlisted the help of a former student in designing his coat of arms. Brian Taberski,…
Friar Richard Rome was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Baltimore, Maryland. The Most Reverend Gregory John Hartmayer OFM Conv., Archbishop…