Friar Peter Builds an Ark

(Many thanks to Elon University for permission to share this story.)Friar Peter Tremblay, Associate Chaplain for Catholic Life at Elon University, enjoys crafting beautiful objects through woodworking. He recently completed…

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In Honor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Kateri Tekakwitha friary in El Paso, Texas - photo by Alfonso Baeza

In Honor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha

In 2021, the friars in the Southwest celebrated 30 years of Franciscan presence in El Paso, Texas. From the very beginning, the friars have ministered to the Tigua People -…

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Never Forget

Remember those who died on September 11, but continue to work and pray for peace. Last year, monuments created with steel from the Twin Towers destroyed on September 11, 2001,…

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What is JPIC?

Friar Jonathan Garcia Zenenot professed his first vows in 2021. He graduated from the Franciscan University of Mexico with a degree in Philosophy. He is continuing his studies at The…

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Pilgrims Gather Again in Carey
The Most Reverend John Stowe OFM Conv., Bishop of Lexington, led the Rosary Procession to Shrine Park for the Vigil Mass (photo by OLC Province)

Pilgrims Gather Again in Carey

Thousands return to honor the Blessed Mother After two years of virus-related remote worship, the pilgrimage and Annual Novena to Our Lady of Consolation took place beginning on August 6…

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