September 17, 2024, is the 800th anniversary of the Stigmata of Saint Francis of Assisi.Francis, while in solitude on Mount La Verna, “saw a Seraph with six fiery and shining…
Commemorating the 800th anniversary of the arrival of the first Franciscans into England, pilgrimage events are taking place in Dover to Canterbury, London, and Oxford.On September 9, pilgrims participated in…
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…