Announcing his dedication to worship and service, Friar John Stowe, OFM Conv. was introduced as the third Bishop of Lexington, Kentucky, on March 12, 2015. He was welcomed at the…
It is with great joy the Conventual Franciscans received the news that Pope Francis has appointed our brother, Bishop-elect John Stowe, OFM Conv., to shepherd the Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky. …
Bonus Day! Today we were blessed to spend a day in Venice. We first visited San Rocco Church, which is staffed by our friars. We also took a boat tour around some…
by Br. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv. Fr. Jim Van Dorn, OFM Conv., Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center, Prior Lake, is giving a Lenten Parish Mission for the community of St.…
Inside the Vatican walls there is a large, dormitory-type building housing Conventual Franciscan Friars from all over the world. They come for varying lengths of time, but all with the…