Jubilarians 2021
Our Jubilarians reveal stories about themselves that most people, including their fellow friars, might not know.
An opportunity to become new
Whenever we celebrate an anniversary it is an opportunity to make new goals based on the Spirit, always prompting us to grow, to become new for the current moment.
Franciscan Joy: Singing the praises of cicadas
Former biology teacher Fr. Tom Speier shares the beneficial nature of cicadas.
Environmental Heroes
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we asked friars to name someone who has influenced their view of the impact humans have on the planet. Here’s how they responded.
Respecting those who share ‘our common home’
Recently I stepped into the shower only to find a gigantic spider looking for a meal. Rather than risk that spider scrambling up my arm and into my hair only to bite me on the head, I squished it with my slipper.
Response to the verdict
Provincial Minister Mark Soehner responds to the guilty verdicts in the death of George Floyd.