The painting of the Stigmatization of St. Francis of Assisi in Chiesa di San Francisco by G. Mazonni (1673-1767) Photo by Shutterstock.com Let’s face it: St. Francis has become domesticated in popular culture, and frankly, sometimes with those…
Read MoreWorkers replace the roof of St. Mary of the Angels Church. Aug. 29 marked one year since Hurricane Ida made landfall in the city of New Orleans. It is the same month and day that Hurricane Katrina made…
Read MoreTroy Apke of the Washington Commanders is the great-nephew of Fr. John. Photo of Troy by a family member. You might find it interesting that my brother, Fr. Jim, and I have a great nephew who is on…
Read MoreDear Friends, Fr. John Bok, OFM Lent begins on March 2 this year. During this 40-day season of preparation leading us to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter, many of us seek the Lord in prayer…
Read MoreFranciscan missionaries to Jamaica pose for a photo, Back row, L-R: Blaine Grein, Jim Bok, Saleem Amir, Louie Zant, Mark Gehret and Tom Gerchak. Front row, L-R: Max Langenderfer, Joe Hund, and Henry Beck. Support the Franciscan Friars…
Read MoreBr. Phil McCarter joins in a vigil remembering migrants who have died in the Arizona desert. In late September, Phil McCarter and Kevin Hamzik (Holy Name Province), both currently serving in Elfrida, Ariz., joined the School Sisters…
Read MoreFr. Jeremy Harrington, OFM, blesses a cute puppy in the courtyard of the Church of the Transfiguration in Southfield, Michigan. A full week of events Friars Mark Soehner and Murray Bodo at the Transitus service at…
Read MoreBr. Vince Delorenzo with his pet bird Gracie, a Senegal Parrot. Celebrating St. Francis Please join the Franciscan friars of the Province of St. John the Baptist as they honor their founder, St. Francis of Assisi. SOLEMN NOVENA…
Read MoreTemporary professed friars: Br. Raphael Ozoude, Joshua Richter, and Matt Ryan This summer, three temporary professed friars from the Province of St. John the Baptist left St. Joseph Interprovincial Friary in Chicago for three very different ministerial assignments.…
Read MorePhoto by Katie E from Pexels Deciding if you need a will More than half of Americans don’t have wills. But do you really need one? If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions, then you need…
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