On January 1, 2026, Pope Leo XIV led the recitation of the Angelus from the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. In his message he mentioned that this…
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…
1226 – 2026 (The following is an excerpt from a press release of the Office of Communications of the Seraphic Province of St. Francis of the Order of Friars Minor.)The…
A piece of St. Francis' cord is traveling in the U.S. with Friar Michael Lasky, General Delegate for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation. The relic is on loan from…
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…
10th Anniversary of the Beatification of the Martyrs of Chimbote On December 6, 2025, Pope Leo XIV released a message on this 10th anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Friars…