Veterans Day 2026

Veterans Day 2026

Friars Paul Schloemer and Wayne Mulei served in the military before joining the Conventual Franciscans. They recorded this two-part video in 2022 for Franciscan Voice, in honor of Veterans Day and to share a little bit about what that means for them as friars.

Friar Wayne professed his Solemn Vows in 2024. He wrote a reflection in June of 2024, ‘Will Frodo ever find Tolkein?’ Click here to read –

Veterans Day

2 Videos

Another resource for Veterans Day: A Song of Hopefulness for Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces – See the article on our Resources Page under A Pilgrimage of Mercy Through the Life of Saint Francis – Saint Francis & Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces. It’s also part of the Mercy in Assisi Pilgrimage available on our free app The Shell.

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