July 2016 – Conventual Franciscan Friars

Two Friars Profess First Vows, Four Invested With Habit

July 22, 2016

On Thursday, July 21, Friars Jacob Minjarez and Jaime Zaragoza professed their first vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Five Friars from other Provinces also professed first vows: Brian Tougher…

Bishop John Stowe at Br. Angelo’s 50th Celebration

July 21, 2016

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The Most Reverend John Stowe, OFM Conv., Bishop of Lexington, presided at Mass and delivered the homily for Br. Angelo Catania’s 50th profession anniversary. Here is the homily given on July 16,…

More Updates from Italy

July 13, 2016

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by Friar Don Bassana, OFM Conv. Rome July 3rd In the early morning hours on July 3rd I was in Vatican City on the steps of St. Peters Basilica waiting…

+Fr. Benjamin Knopp, OFM Conv.

July 9, 2016

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A Gentle Spirit, A Pastoral Heart In his quiet, caring manner, Friar Benjamin Knopp, OFM Conv. devoted his life to pastoral service in parishes, and as a hospital and Navy…

Ciao! From Italy!!

July 6, 2016