News & Blogs - Franciscan Friars

Advent and Christmas with the Franciscans

Advent and Christmas events happening around the Province of St. John the Baptist.

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Advent series at St. Anthony Shrine

You are invited to join us for a new Advent series at 7 pm each Wednesday evening in Advent at the St. Anthony Shrine in Cincinnati.

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Prayers in cyberspace

We receive thousands of prayers requests from every corner of the globe – Chile, India, the Philippines, Kenya, Australia - and each one is given special attention.

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A Franciscan Christmas 2019

Come see 'A Franciscan Christmas' in downtown Cincinnati. Live nativity and an extensive collection of Christmas displays.

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Habit is ‘a sign of commitment’

Eleven novices from the Order of Friars Minor reached a joyous milestone in their formation as friars when they received the Franciscan habit and cord at the Rite of Investiture.

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He always puts others first

Br. Louis Lamping doesn't know that he's remarkable. But everyone else does.

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Pilgrimage memories will last a lifetime

23 seniors from Roger Bacon High School in Cincinnati set off on a life-changing journey, walking in the footsteps of St. Francis. Their week-long pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome was...

Fr. Hilarion Kistner, OFM (1929-2019)

Fr. Hilarion Kistner, OFM, was a brilliant scripture scholar but most people remember him for his loving heart.

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Happy Feast of St. Francis

Happiness is the Feast of St. Francis!

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Stadium blessed, re-dedicated

On Friday, Sept. 6, Roger Bacon christened the new with a bit of the old. A who’s-who of Roger Bacon legends, alumni, students, family, and friends returned to Bron Bacevich...