Celebrating Transitus

On the evening of October 3rd, Franciscans around the world will celebrate Transitus, which means passage in Latin. Saint Francis embraced Sister Death and looked forward to following Christ into eternal…

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Little Portion Farm Reaches Milestone
Aerial view of Little Portion Farm

Little Portion Farm Reaches Milestone

Since the beginning of Little Portion Farm in 2019, they've now grown, harvested, and donated more than 100,000 pounds of food! Little Portion Farm is a ministry of the Franciscan…

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World Day of Migrants and Refugees

On Sunday, September 29, we commemorate the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis writes in his message for this day:Dear brothers and sisters, on this day dedicated…

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Update on our Postulants

Postulancy is the first year of initial formation in the Order of Friars Minor Conventual. It is a year of introduction to and immersion in the Franciscan lifestyle. Here’s just…

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Saint Joseph of Cupertino
Saint Joseph of Cupertino. Engraving after F.A. Lorenzini. – Wellcome Images

Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Today is the Feast Day of St. Joseph of Cupertino. Fr. Carlos Morales, a friar in the Province of St. Joseph Cupertino, wrote a reflection about this patron saint of…

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