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Thanks and Welcome

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Left is Fr. John Bok, OFM, outgoing Co-director of Friar Works. Right is Fr. David Convertino, OFM, Executive Director of Development for the new province. By Colleen Cushard Thank you, Father John!  For being my…

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Fun and Fraternity

Events, News

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…

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Oops! St. Anthony found our lost page.

Jesus, Lent and Easter, News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Page found! ~ Our Lent with Saint Anthony pocket booklet is perfect in many ways, but we recently discovered that it is missing a page. The page with the prayers and reflections for February 24, also known as the…

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Mourning Las Vegas

News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Facing the unthinkable ~ Last week our Communications Director Toni Cashnelli gathered videos and statements from our friars in response to the shooting in Las Vegas that left 58 people dead and 489 wounded. We began this week…

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New Leadership Team

News, Saint Francis, Vocations

On May 31st, elections were held at the Provincial Chapter meeting at St. Meinrad Abbey in Indiana. Our newly elected leadership team (from left) Councilors Br. Vince Delorenzo, OFM, and Br. John Barker, OFM; Minister Provincial Mark Soehner, OFM,…

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Pilgrims invoke St Anthony's help.

News, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Marie is grateful for the intercession of St. Anthony. ~ I am sending this donation to St. Anthony’s Bread in appreciation for a favor from St. Anthony. On Saturday, April 30, we were finishing up a pilgrimage of…

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In Praise of a Franciscan Friend Whose Legacy Reflected Her Life

Estate Planning, News, Prayer, Support the Friars

Barbara Sonnenberg “I loved her dry sense of humor and her ability to engage you in intelligent conversation,” says Sister Ann Bartko, abbess of the Monastery of St. Clare in Cincinnati, of the late Barbara Sonnenberg.  “ I…

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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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Book recommendations from Franciscan Media

Jesus, News, Newsletter, Pope Francis, Prayer, Saint Clare, Saint Francis

Meeting God in the Upper Room: Three Moments to Change Your Life Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi Recalling his own Holy Land pilgrimage experience, Monsignor Peter Vaghi explores three significant events in the life of the early Church…

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St. Anthony Quad Beer Release Fundraiser

Events, Missions, News, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis, Senior Friars, Vocations

Fr. Frank Jasper and Fr. Carl Langenderfer invite you to the St. Anthony Quad Beer Release Party and Fundraiser at Urban Artifact Brewery Party with the Friars from 4 PM till Midnight on Mardi Gras! ~ Join…

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