Six men to learn about and experience Franciscan life

Vocations

The postulants pose for a picture. From left are, Martin Tran, Jeremy Mayeaux, Ivan Arevalo, Tyler Harris, John Kashmer and Ricky Madere. Photo by Frank Jasper, OFM Visiting with the postulants (men discerning life as a friar) is…

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Marchers met with miles of smiles

Events, News

 Reds Opening Day Parade w Friars from Franciscan Media on Vimeo. Friars in the 2017 Reds Findlay Market Opening Day Parade “It’s the friars!” “Hey, Roger…

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Franciscan Media Celebrates Fr. Jack's Work

Events, News, Prayer

Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM, reminisced about some of his favorite stories and photos. November 19, Franciscan Media had a retirement party for Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM, to celebrate his more than 40 years of…

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Typhoon Haiyan: Franciscan Relief Efforts in the Philippines

Missions, News, Prayer, Senior Friars

Praise God that Fr. Harold Geers, OFM, and the other friars survived. A survivor searches for a relative in Tacloban City on Leyte Island in the Philippines on Nov. 11, 2013, after the area was hit by…

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Considering Religious Life Demands Courage and Faith in God

Prayer, Vocations

Provincial Vicar Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM, speaks of the joys and challenges that face our young men in formation today.   Provincial Vicar Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM “It’s difficult for young people to join the Franciscans these days. …

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