This year is the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' composition of The Canticle of the Creatures. The inauguration of this anniversary took place in Assisi on January 11, 2025. (Learn more…
A New Vision for JPIC in Kenya JPIC in Kenya is expanding beyond tree planting in schools and parishes to include ministry at a prison with child inmates and visits…
January 23 is the feast day for Saint Marianne Cope. She is the first Franciscan woman from North America to be canonized and the 11th American to be recognized as…
The inauguration of the 800th anniversary of the composition of the Canticle of the Creatures took place in Assisi on January 11, 2025. The day began with a prayer session…
The Fragrance of the Gospel One of Pope Francis’ most striking expressions was addressed to priests: “Be shepherds, with the odor of sheep” (Chrism Mass, March 28, 2013). It is…
The Franciscan Center in Baltimore provides fresh cooked meals, counseling, clothing and more to help individuals and families in crisis. The ministry was started by the Franciscan Sisters of Baltimore…