In response to Jesus' call for Christians to be fishers of people, Saint Francis of Assisi chose Friar Agnellus of Pisa to sail to England with eight friars. Arriving in…
Today, September 1, is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Below is Pope Francis' video message that accompanies his prayer intention for September, that: "each of…
Six young adults were commissioned recently as the 26th group of FrancisCorps volunteers. The event took place on August 11, 2024, which is the feast day of St. Clare of…
New York City is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, with dozens of ethnic neighborhoods, different cultures, cuisines, and languages. The Order of Friars Minor Conventual…
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary On this day, the Latin Patriach of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, invites everyone "to a moment of intercession for peace to…
The Annual Novena to Our Lady of Consolation begins on August 6th at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio. Each year, pilgrims gather…