The Litany of the Saints Three friars say ‘yes’ to ordination ~ Why have so many people come so far?  “They are good men and will do great things,” says Jordan Neeck, referring to friends Clifford Hennings,…

Piecing together the story of a soul ~ Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, jokes about the girth of his new book. “Once I started I kept going,” he says of writing his 380-page autobiography, Gathering Shards: A Franciscan…

Cincinnati Bengal’s Andrew Whitworth and Dhani Jones signed footballs for the Friars Club Kids. They put their hearts into helping ~ Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They are athletes who advocate for youth, activists…

♪ “At the Old Ball Game!” ♬ ~ Fr. Stephen Cho from South Korea At noon on Opening Day, Fr. Stephen Cho is glued to his smartphone, thumbs churning out tweets and Facebook posts. By…

While back in the States from Negril, Jamaica, Fr. Jim always visits with Jeff. Jeff Rapking loves Roger Bacon High School and they love him too ~ Jeff makes sure the cafeteria runs smoothly…

Photos of Fr. Joe Rigali, OFM, at his funeral Fr. Joe Rigali, OFM July 20, 1931 – November 27, 2015 ~ Fr. Joe Rigali, OFM The sitting room at Little Sisters overflowed with friends…

Fr. Fred Link, OFM, leads the choir practice for the ‘Wake Up the World’ concert celebrating consecrated life. Concert is a celebration of religious life ~ It’s the second full rehearsal for “Wake Up the World!”…

brother al for dinner mp4 -2 from Echo Spark Films on Vimeo. Passion for peace, a heart for the poor ~ Accepting a prestigious award, Br. Al Mascia did something very predictable: He turned the…

St. Al volunteer Joe Thillman with a guest St. Al’s street ministry in Detroit ~ Joking, jostling and trading football cheers, volunteers pile into a van in the alley behind St. Aloysius Church in Detroit.…

Br. Tim talks about his new blog, a spiritual diary called “Omnes Donum Est” (All Is Gift) ~ Br. Tim with his Missioning Crucifix More than once Br. Tim Lamb, OFM, has been…