Friars Richard Goodin, Dominic Lococo, Pat McCloskey, Bill Farris, Tim Lamb, Carl Langenderfer, Tom Gerchak, and Tom Speier Temps dip, but spirits soar at Reds Parade On parade day, it’s supposed to be springtime. Tell that to hundreds…
Read MoreA group photo of the Gather and Discern attendees. Photos by Sam Reinke and Sr. Eileen Connelly, OSU The sense of unity, fraternity and joy was obvious as Franciscan friars from the US-6 provinces came together at the…
Read MoreMarch Madness! ~ Do you have any idea what it is like to spend a Saturday with between 650 and 800 kids? Let’s do the math: 10 kids on a team, 20 kids on a court and 80…
Read More The video above highlights the friars in the 2018 Opening Day Parade. Friars are once again excited to be participating in one of Cincinnati’s oldest traditions, the 100th…
Read MoreFr. Colin King visits a classroom in Jamaica. Jamaica: A Vision Culminating in 20 years of Service, Success, and Trusting in God’s Providence At the St. Anthony Kitchen in Negril Dear Friends, On May 5, 1999,…
Read MoreGod is special in many ways. Lauren with family & friends This July, my family and I went to Jamaica for 10 days to work as Franciscan missionaries for Fr. Jim Bok, OFM, in Negril. Deacon Tim of St.…
Read More The 100th Anniversary of the Reds Opening Day Parade There they are, walking among dozens of baseball-themed bands, clowns, horses, puppets, dogs, celebrities, fire trucks and floats blaring…
Read MoreColin King, 33, is a spirited young friar in the second year of temporary vows. He is a man who takes life as it presents itself, no matter how big the challenge. He has had some rough experiences in…
Read MoreFr. Jeffrey Scheeler, OFM, leads the applause for Br. Roger while Br. William Gibson looks on by Toni Cashnelli Br. Roger Lopez, OFM, with his mother, Carlotta, before the ceremony Comments you seldom hear at a…
Read MoreGo Reds! ~ Roger Pierson with his 1954 Packard On April 6, friars participated in one of Cincinnati’s oldest traditions. The Cincinnati Red’s 96th Opening Day Parade kicked off the start of baseball season. When…
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