News & Blogs - Franciscan Friars

Evening for Excellence

A grand time was had by all, including the many friars in attendance, at Roger Bacon High School’s 34th annual Evening for Excellence on April 30.

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May 10, 2022

Coming full circle in hospital ministry

With a blessing and a sprinkle of holy water, Fr. Francis Tebbe introduced the pet therapy program at Franciscan Health in Munster, Ind., in February of 2019.

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May 10, 2022

Renewal of vows: shining with love for our world.

Provincial Minister Mark Soehner received the vows of the friars in our post-novitiate friary on April 18: Easter Monday.

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May 10, 2022

A Franciscan house

A simple plaque on a wall in John and Colleen Gerke’s St. Bernard home proclaims a deeply meaningful message. It reads in part: “This is a Franciscan House. That means...

Apr 18, 2022

Prayers on a plane

God tends to put us in the places where He needs us to do His work, and that’s exactly what happened when Fr. Charlie Smiech was traveling last month.

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Apr 18, 2022

Musical inspired by Solanus Casey premieres

Br. Al Mascia, OFM, reviews his premiere performance of, "More Love that Skill: a Saint and His Fiddle."

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Apr 18, 2022

Easter greeting from the Custody of St. John the Baptist in Pakistan

Fr. Moghal Peter, OFM, the Custos of the Custody of St. John the Baptist in Pakistan sends his Easter greetings to our province.

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Apr 18, 2022

We Will See Him

This Easter we too will gather, with our hopelessness and despair over our world’s tragedies. But if we will allow it, also with all our potential, we will become witnesses...

Apr 13, 2022

A helpful service for older adults

Fr. Roger Lopez shares a useful service to help with the transportation needs of older adults.

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Apr 5, 2022

Cell phone donations needed

The Friars Club is partnering with the Cincinnati Zoo throughout April to collect old cell phones with the goal of winning $5,000.

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Apr 5, 2022

Praying for peace

What started as a friar’s personal prayer intention for Lent became an opportunity for others in his parish and beyond to join in praying for peace throughout this holy season.

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Apr 5, 2022

What are you reading?

In February, Lindsey Archdeacon, who coordinates social media for SJB Province, had the idea of asking the friars about what books they’re currently reading and why they would recommend them,...

Apr 4, 2022

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