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Stories of Success

In early December, we were happy to let you know that Friar Phil Ley was honored for his ministry with Posada Guadalupe. He was one of seven individuals who received…

Honoring Fr. Lucjan Krolikowski

On December 12 in Chicopee Massachusetts, dozens of people attended the dedication of a mural honoring +Fr. Łucjan Krolikowski. A contemporary of St. Maximilian Kolbe, +Friar Lucjan entered seminary in Niepokalanów,…

Let Us Dream – Part 2

Friar Charles McCarthy continues his reflection on Pope Francis' Let Us Dream, A Path to a Better Future. “Part Two: A Time to Choose,” of Let Us Dream, Pope Francis’…

Walking in Unity

On a sunny fall day in Washington DC, I went to mass with a group of student friars at Our Lady of the Americas parish near embassy row. Afterwards, we went…

The Beatification of Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński

A Secular Franciscan Witness to Holiness and Leadership Peace and all good things! As we prayerfully mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this weekend, it is providential that we will…

Venerable Servant of God Placido Cortese

"the Italian Fr. Kolbe" Like St. Maximilian Kolbe, Conventual Franciscan Fr. Placido Cortese directed a Catholic publication, the Messenger of Saint Anthony. And, like St. Kolbe, Friar Placido was tortured…