Last Sunday the Church celebrated the Exultation of the Holy Cross. Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM, gives a thoughtful commentary. “Today we give special attention to The Holy Cross, or more importantly: to Jesus Christ, who surrendered His…

  Have you ever felt the frenzy of Uncle Billy in the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”? Ask St. Anthony to find your lost items.   Dear Shrine Staff, I have many St. Anthony stories because I am always losing things.…

  Fr. Robert Seay, OFM Fr. Robert Seay, OFM always dreamed of being a Franciscan priest.   It took him, however, a little longer than most to realize his dream.  Fr. Robert is African American, one of two in…

Br. Michael Charron, OFM, (left) and Br. Colin King, OFM (right) receive applauds from Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, and Br. Adam Farkas, OFM ‘How blessed we are’ Side by side, brothers make the promise of…