Fr. Francisco O’Conaire, OFM What Can I Do?   His JPIC journey began with a simple question.   He clearly has the gift of gab, an Irish talent for conversation. But based upon his focus and his follow-up…

Clifford & Betty Dannenfelser Betty and Cliff Dannenfelser had always been strong supporters of the work of the Franciscans.  After Betty’s death in 2011, (Cliff had passed away in 1999) the Franciscans learned of a hugely generous gift…

We received this step by step outline of Lottie’s St Anthony story and are sharing it exactly as received.   Christmas Day (12/25/13) AM. • Got dressed and put on two rings- Diamond on left hand ring finger and gold…

Fr. Jim Bok, OFM, pastor of Mary, Gate of Heaven Church sends this update from Negril, Jamaica. Christmas at “The Kitchen” is quite the gathering.  Normal operations have us serving breakfast to about 50 children each morning as they head off…