The Power of Silence – Part Three

On the 80th anniversary of Conventual Franciscan Fr. Placido Cortese's martyrdom, Fr. Mario Conte, current Director of the Messenger of Saint Anthony, recounts Placido’s life, witness of faith, and charity in…

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Cardinal Dominique Mathieu OFM Conv.
Three Conventual Franciscan Cardinals: Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo

Cardinal Dominique Mathieu OFM Conv.

Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, December 7, 2024. One of the new cardinals is Archbishop Dominique Joseph Mathieu OFM Conv. of Tehran-Isfahan, Iran. On…

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Our Lady of Guadalupe

Today, December 12, is the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Here's an excerpt from a reflection written by Friar Arturo Felix - 'The Beauty of God's Creation: Our Lady…

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The Power of Silence – Part Two

On the 80th anniversary of Conventual Franciscan Fr. Placido Cortese's martyrdom, Fr. Mario Conte, current Director of the Messenger of Saint Anthony, recounts Placido’s life, witness of faith, and charity in…

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Advent Resources

Advent is a time of preparation and waiting. We anticipate eagerly the birth of Our Lord at Christmas.Here are several resources available to you as you travel through the season:1…

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The Power of Silence

Like St. Maximilian Kolbe, Conventual Franciscan Fr. Placido Cortese directed a Catholic publication, in his case the Messenger of Saint Anthony. And, like St. Maximilian, Friar Placido was tortured and killed…

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