We celebrate Saint Kateri Tekakwitha’s Feast Day on July 14 and the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site in Fonda, New York, is planning a special weekend July…
(An excerpt from “Being a Franciscan and a Missionary is the Greatest Love God has Envisioned for Me” – See the full article at ofmconv.net)On June 25, 2026, the friars…
Today, May 25, 2026, there’s a trifecta of celebrations.First, it’s the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Alleluia, alleluia. O joyful Virgin, who gave birth to…
Lessons in Nonviolence from Assisi From April 22-29, 2026, pilgrims gathered in Assisi, Italy, for the Assisi Peace and Justice Pilgrimage, a retreat exploring the spirituality and practice of nonviolence in…
As we celebrate mothers in May, don't forget about Mary - Our Greatest Cheerleader. In the video below, Friar Michael Zielke reflects on his devotion to Mary.https://youtu.be/QOh1TvLaBOAAlso, here’s a link…
Earth Day is always celebrated on April 22, followed by the Memorial of Blessed Giles of Assisi on April 23. This is a great time to raise awareness of the…