Students and parents stand in front of Josey the school van with Fr. Jim Bok, OFM, outside St. Anthony’s Kitchen Facing our future with hope ~ Because of the generosity of our donors, kids that…

Mother Teresa in Cincinnati ~ “I can’t believe I actually shook hands with a saint,” recalls benefactor and friend, Marian Souders, reflecting on Mother Teresa’s visit to the Franciscan Seminary in 1981. Mother Teresa…

Fr. Roger Lopez, OFM, in the classroom at Roger Bacon, H. S. Fr. Roger Lopez, OFM, returns to Roger Bacon H.S. as a newly ordained priest ~ “It is amazing that four years have passed so quickly…

Fr. Jim Van Vurst recently answered a mother’s confidential question  Since this is a very common concern for parents, with her permission, we are sharing Fr. Jim’s wise advice. ~ Dear Mary Ann, Thanks for writing. As I read your email,…

Have you ever been dead tired? ~ Colleen Mitchell We all get tired from time to time. But have you ever felt so drained that you just can’t take it anymore? Have you ever withdrawn from…

Evelyn B had a strong devotion to St. Anthony. Her selfless generosity was unknown to us until we received this touching letter from her family when she passed away. May she rest in the arms of the Lord.

Peaking through the fog sits Santa Maria de Angeles in the valley below Assisi, Italy. The tiny Portiuncula (“little portion”) lives inside; one of the many Franciscan churches where you may receive the Pardon of Assisi. The Pardon…

Friars honored with hugs and tears ~ St. Mary’s parish honored friars Fr. Ric Schneider, Br. Kevin Duckson, and Fr. Neri Greskoviak at a going-away party that started in the church – packed to the rafters – and continued…

… there was my bank card, shiny as a star! ~ After my beloved husband died, I went through a period filled with chaotic and painful moments.  Not having my finances in order added to the intense grief.  I…

Angel found! ~ Several months ago I could not find an angel charm bracelet that was very special to me.  I prayed to St. Anthony, my parents and brothers in heaven, God Himself, and finally St. Jude. My friend…