Embracing the Mission: Friars Club holds 48th Annual Dinner
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Friars Club annual dinner returned on March 3 with much joy, excitement and positive energy.
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Widening the Fraternity
This is the second article of a three-part series covering the ministry and initiatives of the National Vocation Office as the U.S. Franciscan provinces move toward becoming one.
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A Humble Franciscan
Fr. Kenan Freson, OFM, celebrated his final liturgies before retirement at St. Vivian and St. Bartholomew in Cincinnati.
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National Vocation Office Hosts First Interprovincial Retreat
Vocation directors, friars, and those discerning a Franciscan vocation gathered for the first-ever Interprovincial Vocation Weekend Retreat from Jan. 6-8 at St. Anthony Friary in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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St. Mary of the Angels Honors Elders
Black History Month, celebrated in February, was an opportune time for St. Mary of the Angels in New Orleans to honor five of the parish’s faith-filled elders.
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Inspiring Conference at Franciscan School of Theology
The conference, "Re-Imagining the World: St. Francis and Pope Francis," was held at the Franciscan School of Theology’s Joan B. Croc Institute for Peace & Justice in San Diego, California.
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Lent 2023: Christ’s ‘Long, Loving Look’
This Lent, Fr. Mark Soehner encourages us to embrace Christ’s “long, loving look," which will truly transform our Lenten journeys.
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Brothers to All
Amid Black History Month, Fr. Robert Seay reflects on his vocation and discusses the vital subject of anti-racism.
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Texas Retreat: One Family in St. Francis
Friars from the various U.S. provinces gathered for the third and final interprovincial retreat at San Juan de los Lagos Retreat Center in San Juan, Texas, from Feb. 6-10.
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Arizona Retreat: Walking the Journey Together
Friars gathered to reflect, pray, and strengthen their fraternal bonds at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Ariz., for the second of three interprovincial retreats.
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The Richness of Catholic Education
Fr. Mark Soehner reflects on the profound impact a Catholic education had on his life and vocation.
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Catholic School Memories
In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, the friars shared memories of teachers who inspired them and humorous moments during their time in Catholic school.
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