Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv.

"My hope for the Plenary Council" In October 2021, the Catholic Church in Australia will gather for the first Assembly of the Plenary Council since the second Vatican Council (1962-1965).…

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EarthBeat Highlights Little Portion Farm

Sustainable farms show how Catholics can apply Laudato Sí to their daily lives National Catholic Reporter featured Little Portion Farm in their June 25 report on sustainable farms. Matt Jones,…

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The Christocentric View
St. Bonaventure (Painting by Peter Paul Rubens, ca. 1620)

The Christocentric View

Christ at the Center July 15 is the Feast of Saint Bonaventure, one of the great Franciscans. With Saint Anthony of Padua and Blessed John Duns Scotus, Bonaventure is one…

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Where is Justice?

You can listen and read along as Friar Fabian Adderley recites his poem, Where is Justice? Franciscan Voice · Where Is Justice Friar Fabian Adderley was born in Nassau, in…

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Not Freedom from, but Freedom for

For the United States and its citizens, Independence Day is a very significant holiday. Families come together to have dinner, spend time together, watch firework shows, and enjoy each other's…

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Martyr of Honduras

- Friar Casimir Cypher OFM Conv. - On June 25, 1975, Friar Casimir Cypher OFM Conv. drove his borrowed pickup into the city of Juticalpa for repairs. He was unaware…

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