Remembering the Martyrs of Chimbote
In August 1991 guerrillas of the Shining Path terrorist group escalated their violence against the
for Peace & Justice
…for Peace & Justice
“Brothers, while we have time, let us do good.”
–St. Francis of Assisi, Exhortation to the Friars
Conventuals preach a message of the peace that comes from solidarity, which is itself
grounded in a fundamental reality of human existence: we come into the world with nothing of
our own and depart in the same way. The truth that everything we have is ultimately received
as gift has profound implications as we endeavor to accomplish the good work of building the
peace that flows from justice.
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Franciscan Youth Meeting
More than 2,500 young people met in Assisi from August 3 to 6. They participated
Celebrating Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
We celebrate Saint Kateri Tekakwitha’s Feast Day on July 14 and the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
