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A Royal Visit

Friar Leonard M. Testa, now residing in Kellyville, Australia, remembers meeting then Prince Charles, now King Charles III, and other notable visitors while serving in Assisi. He shared some of…

Harvesting Olives

As Minister General, St. Bonaventure (1257-1274) insisted that all friaries have orchards and vegetable gardens. The garden was a place where the sick could be refreshed, scholars could be reminded…

Rest in the Peace of the Risen Christ

November is the month in which we remember the dead. During this time, we continue to pray for those who have gone before us in faith that they might be…

Veterans Day

Friars Paul Schloemer and Wayne Mulei served in the military before joining the Conventual Franciscans. They recorded this video for Franciscan Voice in honor of Veterans Day and to share…

(Many thanks to Elon University for permission to share this story.)Friar Peter Tremblay, Associate Chaplain for Catholic Life at Elon University, enjoys crafting beautiful objects through woodworking. He recently completed…

A statue of Mary stands near the cemetery at Mount St. Francis, Indiana

Death – Our Hope

Part Two of friar Solanus Mary's reflection 'A Christian Should Not Fear Death.' Read Part One Literature - a portrayal If we are aiming and striving for Heaven - and…