Then & Now – Page 2 – Franciscan Voice

Bellarmine University

Ministry Then & Now Then: +Friar John Loftus (1908 – 1969) Friar John Loftus studied at Mount St. Francis (located in southern Indiana). He professed first vows in 1927, studied…

Leadership in Education

Ministry Then & Now Then: +Friar Leon Krop (Kropiewnicki) OFM Conv. 1933 - 1986 Life as a missionary always intrigued Leon, especially hearing stories from visiting Franciscans who preached many…

Franciscanism & The Canticle of the Creatures

This year we celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ Canticle of Creatures. It was in the spring of 1225, soon after his experience at Mount La Verna, that St.…

Chess & Type Design

Franciscans & Finance Part Eight This series is an excerpt from a presentation by Friar Joseph Wood. (Check out Part Five for a recap of the earlier posts;Part Six is an…

Saint Bonaventure – Feast Day July 15

Saint Bonaventure, considered the second founder of the Franciscan Order, is credited with giving structure to the Franciscan way of life and the spirituality of St. Francis. Last year marked…

Of Divine Proportions

Franciscans & Finance Part Seven – Sacred Geometry This series is an excerpt from a presentation by Friar Joseph Wood. (Check out Part Five for a recap of the earlier posts…