Congratulations

Fr. Michael Lasky OFM Conv. will become the new General Delegate for Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC) for the Conventual Franciscan Order. He will depart for Italy…

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A Visit to Donegal Abbey

A Mediaeval Franciscan Friary One of my pastimes is visiting old monastic ruins. Whilst I was on holiday last year in Co. Donegal, Ireland, I had the opportunity to drive…

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Statement of Commitment

“bring the whole human family together . . . for we know that things can change” (Laudato Si’ 13)The Laudato Sí Action Platform, launched by the Vatican, will help Catholic…

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Affection Made Mission

“If you want to be great, become the least and the servant of all”cf. Mk 10:43b-44The following is from a Letter of the Minister General, Friar Carlos A. Trovarelli, written…

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Walking in Unity

On a sunny fall day in Washington DC, I went to mass with a group of student friars at Our Lady of the Americas parish near embassy row. Afterwards, we went…

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