In mid-April, the Ministers General of the Franciscan Family wrote a letter in which they propose establishing a 'Week of the Poor' to take place November 9 to 15, 2026.…
In the early hours of D- Day, June 6, 1944, military chaplain Fr. Ignatius Maternowski parachuted into the occupied territory of the hamlet of Guetteville in the town of Picauville.…
Today, May 25, 2026, there’s a trifecta of celebrations.First, it’s the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Alleluia, alleluia. O joyful Virgin, who gave birth to…
Lessons in Nonviolence from Assisi From April 22-29, 2026, pilgrims gathered in Assisi, Italy, for the Assisi Peace and Justice Pilgrimage, a retreat exploring the spirituality and practice of nonviolence in…
You may have noticed that the provinces in the United States have been celebrating their Ordinary Provincial Chapters.St. Joseph Cupertino, St. Bonaventure, and Our Lady of Consolation Provinces have completed…
Healing the Whole Person From the beginning, Franciscans have given spiritual comfort and physical aid to the suffering. Even before attracting his first followers, St. Francis served the lepers around…