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…
Read MoreFr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, helps us understand what heaven is like. ~ At the outset, I have to say that that I have not been to heaven and returned to describe it to you. But the good…
Read MoreMusic of My Soul by Cedric Michael Cox Artists nourish our souls and help us to see the world in a different way. ~ Five artists will share their work at the Franciscan Artists & Friends Exhibit on…
Read MoreSt. Francis of Assisi loved Christmas and we do too! ~ Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler expresses our gratitude in the video above. This holiday season please invite your friends and family to ‘A Franciscan Christmas’ in…
Read MoreFr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, gives advice for this common stressful concern. ~ The question above is one that I’m sure many good and faithful Christians may have asked themselves. The logic that raises its head at times of…
Read MoreFr. Jim, Can you help me deal with doubts that sometimes pop into my mind about our Catholic faith? I always feel uneasy. Louise ~ Fr. Jim Van Vurst Dear Louise, I’m more than happy to help…
Read MoreFriars 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…
Read MoreBr. Norbert Bertram (standing) visits friars Cyprian Berens, Valens Waldschmidt and their nurse at Little Sisters of the Poor Br. Norbert is one busy friar ~ Br. Norbert has always taken time to visit with the senior…
Read More♪ “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…
Read MorePhotos 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…
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