Hospitality is not uniquely Franciscan, but it is particularly Franciscan. To guests of the Center, ignored by or invisible to much of society, it means validation from Br. David Crank and Sr. Ann Marie Quinn
Read MoreWhen I was a child, my grandmother, who was born at the beginning of the twentieth century, taught me to say; "St Anthony, St Anthony come around, my [name of the lost item] is lost and cannot be found!"
Read More"I sometime feel like my mother must have talked with St. Anthony in person and decided that I needed to be here to help raise money for the poor," writes Friar Works Co-Director Colleen Cushard.
Read MoreThe LeMieux Family St. Anthony Chapel in the Coffrin Arborteum on the campus of the University of Wisconsin Green Bay has a rich history of devotion that is still alive today.
Read MoreAs we approach Memorial Day and remember and honor those who have given their lives in service to our country, we want to introduce you to Fr. Robert (Bob) Bruno—Air Force Chaplain, Colonel (retired), and Franciscan friar. As you can imagine, he falls into the category of well-traveled friars who have ministered to people all over the world.
Read MoreIt’s easy to support the Franciscans with a gift by designation that costs nothing now. Naming the Franciscans Friars of St. John the Baptist Province as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), bank or brokerage account, or life insurance policy is one of the simplest ways to support the work of our friars. It’s literally as easy as filling out a form.
Read MorePray with us The National Shrine of St. Anthony celebrates the Novena to St. Anthony every Tuesday at 2:30 pm and at the 7:00 pm evening Mass. We would love to celebrate with you but if you can’t make it to the Shrine, you can participate in the novena…
Read MoreTax reform means new strategies for charitable giving. People give to a charity because they believe in its mission and want to make the world a better place. This primary motivation for charitable giving has not changed with recent tax reform.
Read MoreStaged near the site where friars first settled in Cincinnati, the Reds’ parade is a circus in the streets. It’s always chaotic, as humans and animals scramble to find their places among almost 200 entries. This year, the 100th anniversary of the event, the chaos starts early.
Read MoreA retreat or pilgrimage can be life changing. A time of spiritual growth and deepening of your walk with God. Our Franciscan friars want to help you in your spiritual journey. Check out this list of our Franciscan retreats and pilgrimages.
Read More800 years ago during the 5th Crusade, Francis of Assisi crossed the battlefields to share the Christian faith with Muslim leader, al-Malik al-Kamil in Egypt. In celebration of this event the friars invite you to join them in viewing the film, The Sultan and the Saint, at locations around Cincinnati and Detroit.
Read More"I was ready to give up and tell the auditors I could not find the file when it occurred to me that I had not asked for St. Anthony’s help. I left the office, said a prayer to St. Anthony and calmed myself down."
Read MoreThe friars are thrilled to again be participating in the 100th Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade starting at noon at Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine.
Read MoreJoin the friars for "Our Journey of Mercy, Lent in the Spirit of St. Francis" Reflection Series over 3 Wednesdays in Lent. Adoration, Confession, Compline, and Stations of the Cross on Friday too.
Read MoreSt. Anthony finds Miriam's cherished diamond from her mother's wedding ring.
Read MoreSign of Contradiction, a new documentary of the life of St. Francis of Assisi presents St. Francis as a real person, not a caricature of an animal-loving saint from a distant time.
Read MoreThe Sarah Center is a female-centered outreach ministry and safe gathering place for impoverished women in Over the Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Read MoreBr. Michael Charron, Franciscan friar and soon-to-be lawyer for the poor.
Read MoreI just love St. Anthony and have a little shrine in my room.
Read MoreWe can’t say thank you enough for your gifts of support, trust, and prayers.
Read MoreMy grandmother stopped my brother and I and my two cousins and had us hold hands and say a prayer to St. Anthony.
Read MoreFr. Murray Bodo reads The Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke.
Read MoreFr. Ric Schneider drew the names for the 5 winners of his handmade birdhouses.
Read MorePrepare your heart for Our Lord You are invited to join us at the St. Anthony Shrine for a new Advent series entitled Leave a Chair for Christ. The three Wednesdays during Advent, we’ll gather from 7 pm – 8 pm. We’ll start with songs, prayers,…
Read MoreChicken Livers and Raspberries ~ I slipped and fell on my kitchen floor because of some spilled grease from frying chicken livers. It happened in a flash. My wooden cane just whooshed out from under me and I flailed around but too late. I hit my head on the…
Read MoreMost times when a friar leaves the Order, he will continue to be involved in ministry, just in a different way.
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