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Novena to St. Francis

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20 years in Jamaica

Twenty years ago, four friars were asked, "Are you willing to serve as missioners in the Church of Montego Bay, Jamaica?" They answered, "We are."

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Measuring progress, one life at a time

"We cover six of the churches in the diocese," says Fr. Jim Bok, in a region that is "starving for priests and religious."

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Thanks for making a difference

A letter of thanks and appreciation to the Missionaries of Jamaica, both living and deceased.

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Missionary memories

We asked our missionaries to share their memories of life and service in Jamaica.

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Called forth to Jamaica

There have been a lot of changes since our missionaries arrived in Montego Bay in September of 2000, but 20 years later, the friars are still there, serving the poor.

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St. Mary of the Angels celebrates 95 years

On Aug. 2, we celebrated the Feast of St. Mary of the Angels and the 95th anniversary of the founding of our church in the Upper Ninth Ward of New...

A summer of helping, learning

Br. Raphael Ozoude's summer of volunteering.

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Celebrating quietly, joyfully

On June 24, 2020, the Poor Clares Cincinnati celebrated their 30th anniversary.

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Teaching the Soul to Speak

Fr. Murray Bodo's latest book, Teaching the Soul to Speak, is dedicated to, among others, the city of Assisi.

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A life of faith and fidelity

In his ministry as a pastor, retreat director, novice master, Provincial Vicar and missionary, J.J. always had the same goal: “I want to see Christ in everyone.” He uplifts those...

A Profession to remember

Each Rite of Profession is unique, but the July 2 ceremony at the novitiate in Santa Barbara, Calif., was especially profound for the US-6 novices making their first vows.

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