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Franciscan Province paid poor abuse victims $15,000 in nondisclosure agreement
The Associated Press has uncovered the cases of two men whom the Franciscans of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin... Read more
Japan awards priest for promoting friendship in Africa through judo
A Capuchin Franciscan priest from Northern Ireland who spent 50 years on mission in Zambia has been awarded one of... Read more
What a vocation to be a Holy Land Franciscan looks like
A religious vocation to serve in the Holy Land is demanding, but there is nothing like walking where Christ walked... Read more
The quirky Father Solanus: Squeaky violinist, tamer of bees
You’ve heard of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves. But have you heard of Fr. Solanus Casey’s multiplication of the ice... Read more
When you serve others, stay humble, Pope tells Franciscans
Pope Francis said on Thursday to always be humble when serving others, especially the least of these, remembering how much... Read more
Faithful from near and far gather to celebrate Fr. Solanus, friend and healer
Usually, when Detroit’s Ford Field is filled with people, it’s because football fans are watching the Lions play another NFL... Read more
Humble disciple, tireless servant: Solanus Casey beatified in Detroit
Detroit’s beloved Father Solanus Casey has been beatified, with Pope Francis calling him “a humble and faithful disciple of Christ,... Read more
Those close to the cause of Fr. Solanus Casey recall a humble, holy friar
Before a potential saint is beatified, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Read more
Venerable Solanus Casey: the priest who answered the doorbell.
Venerable Solanus Casey, a Capuchin priest from Wisconsin, was humble before all else, said the postulator of his cause for... Read more
Fr. Solanus Casey: the American priest who will be beatified next week
Venerable Solanus Casey, an American-born Capuchin priest who died in 1957, will be beatified at a Nov. 18 Mass in... Read more
St Anthony of Padua considered 'all the world as his home'
As the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, his widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out... Read more
Pope makes unexpected stop at Franciscan monastery
Before heading to an evening prayer vigil with youth, Pope Francis made an unannounced stop at a Franciscan monastery housing... Read more
'Little' friars credit vocation boom to Pope's name
Gathered in Rome for their general chapter meeting, members of the Order of Friars Minor – better known as Franciscans... Read more
Franciscan Holy Land pilgrimage aims to revitalize priests' ministry
An upcoming twenty-day Holy Land pilgrimage for priests and religious aims at being a renewal program to help them become... Read more
Fr. Benedict Groeschel laid to rest
Family and friends of the gray-habited friar Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel bid farewell to him Oct. 12 as he was... Read more
Kidnapped Franciscan priest in Syria released by militants
The Custody of the Holy Land announced Thursday that the Franciscan priest who was abducted in Syria by rebels over... Read more
Franciscan priest, Christian villagers abducted by Syrian militants
Militants linked to al-Nusra Front kidnapped a Catholic parish priest and as many as 20 people from a Christian village... Read more
Franciscans determined to keep Christianity in Holy Land
Despite the stresses of alternating violence and ceasefires between Hamas and Israel, Franciscans in the Holy Land are committed to... Read more
Franciscans of the Immaculate to receive house in Rome
The Vatican has revealed that a house is being sought for members of the Friars of the Immaculate who study... Read more
Franciscans' prayer request texts met with enthusiasm
U.S.-based Franciscan friars have enjoyed a widespread response to a service allowing Catholics to send in prayer requests via text... Read more
