Br. Michael Charron, OFM, and his father Robert Loving my father for who he is ~ “Sons and daughters talk of our fathers in terms of what they teach us and how they love us. Fathers and…
Read MoreFor so many of us, our fathers are our heroes ~ Their examples of love, strength, integrity, responsibility, and sacrifice can help us become who we are. As you reflect on your own father, we thought you might enjoy…
Read MoreSt. Anthony found S.R. a long, happy marriage as well as her much-cherished engagement ring ~ Dear Fathers, Enclosed is a donation in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to St. Anthony Bread in thanks for a…
Read MoreBr. Jerry Beetz, OFM My dad had two profound influences on my life. First he was a man of prayer and devotion to Mary the Mother of God. Second was his deep baritone voice that rang out in…
Read MoreFr. Murray’s father, Louis, who inspired the poem, ‘Trout Streaming’ Trout Streaming My dad still stands fly fishing a small stream in Arizona He’s 81, his cast smooth, waders rolled…
Read MoreFr. Jeff’s Dad, Gordon Scheeler When I was 16 and just got my driver’s license, I was driving with my younger brother to a Red’s baseball game, and I had my first accident. I was using my dad’s…
Read MoreFr. Richard Goodin, Jr., OFM, with his father Richard My father used to wear classy suits to work. He worked in the office (at the family business) and like his father and uncle, he wore business dress daily. …
Read MoreProvincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, greets Pope Francis. Photo: ©L’Osservatore Romano “Thank you, Holy Father, for the hope that you give us.” ~ Fr. Jeff with General Minister Fr. Michael Perry, OFM The General…
Read MoreThe Schneider family on the occasion of Otto and Anna’s 25th wedding anniversary in 1941. Top row L-R: Victor (Fr. Bernardin, OFM) Marcella, Jeannette, Otto, Anna, Cecilia, Dorothy, Bertrand (Fr. Chris, OFM), Bottom row L-R: Kenneth, Norbert, Raymond…
Read MoreSanta Maria de Angeles in Assisi, Italy Walk the pathways of Saint Francis and Saint Clare October 27 – November 6 ~ Fr. John Quigley, OFM Join Fr. John Quigley, OFM, of Friars Studio Pilgrimage Program…
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