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Happy Earth Day 2026

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…

Happy Easter 2026

Friar Carlos Trovarelli, Minister General for the Friars Minor Conventual, sent an Easter message to his brothers. You can read the entire message on the Order’s website. Here’s a brief…

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…

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…

Friar Jim Fields

Feeding the Hungry +Friar Jim Fields opened the Franciscan Shelter House (now the Franciscan Kitchen) in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 5, 1980. While serving in the U.S. Navy Seabees on…

A Year of Grace, A Seed of Eternal Life

In the Footsteps of St. Francis The 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi officially opened January 10, 2026. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of…