The Reason for the Season: Advent with the Franciscans at Northgate Mall.   Br. Michael Radomski, OFM, chats with a couple. May the Lord give you peace! The Franciscan Friars hope to provide a…

Over 35,855 people ‘Like’ us on Facebook. Recently we asked, “As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, how are you thankful for St. Anthony?” Below are a few of the responses. Very thankful to St. Anthony!!! Thank you St.…

You can’t get lost when St. Anthony is in charge. Just ask Rosalie. Dear Franciscans, Do you keep a list of St. Anthony’s favors?  I can’t count how many times he has saved me time and stress. Our…

Br. Al Mascia, OFM, surrounded by students at Crescent Academy Something as simple as a hat can transform the life of a 4-year-old child in metro Detroit.   The “Hat Pax” program is an outgrowth of…

Fr. Gil Wohler, OFM Doing a retrospective on oneself can be daunting!  Fr. Gil Wohler seemed to be taken back when asked to be interviewed.  He is more comfortable flying under the radar. Though initially reticent, he soon…

Some books are part of our lives, as cherished as old friends. They’re the ones you read over breakfast, carry on the bus or pull out at the end of the day.  That’s the kind of kinship Fr.…