+Fr. Maurus Hauer OFM Conv.
101 Years of Life; Eighty Years of Conventual Franciscan Service On the occasion of his 100th birthday, in 2017, Friar Maurus Hauer OFM Conv. said, “I can look back…
Read More A Letter from Zambia
Dear friends, Sunday Feb. 3rd, 2019 We are living in a time of extremes; may your extreme be peace. We have had rainrainrain so that I can hardly remember…
Read More Fr. David Receives St. George Medal
The National Catholic Committee on Scouting emblem awarded by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Fr. David Lenz OFM Conv. was awarded the St. George Medal at the Religious Emblems Presentation at…
Read More Ciao from Assisi
(Photo by Ingrid Henzler) I begin with sincere and heartfelt thanks to the students and friars I live with at the Franciscanum who welcomed me as a brother and were…
Read More A Pastor at Heart
+Friar Regis Schlagheck OFM Conv. A Mind for Management, But a Pastor at Heart Friar Regis Schlagheck OFM Conv. found his greatest joy in pastoral service, even though he…
Read More “Do Not Be Afraid!”
Christmas Eve at Mount St. Francis Homily by Deacon Nicholas Wolfla OFM Conv. Dear God: I’ve done pretty good today, I haven’t cursed, I haven’t stolen, I haven’t made fun…
Read More Matthew 15:29-37
Teachings from Matthew relevant today Friar Tom Smith OFM Conv. continues the ministry of Franciscan hospitality at Holy Cross Retreat Center in Mesilla Park, New Mexico – showing compassion for…
Read More Advent and Reconciliation
Traditionally, we begin our “Advent count-down” to celebrate Christmas with the lighting of the purple candles on the advent wreath. We wait with expectation and excited hope to complete…
Read More Our Lady of Guadalupe, Please Pray for Us
¿Acaso no soy yo tu madre? ¿No estoy aquí? (Am I not your mother? Am I not here?), The words of the Blessed Mother are as true today as…
Read More I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me
In the latest episode of Franciscan Voice, Friar Phil Ley OFM Conv. discusses his work at Posada Guadalupe, providing a Franciscan ministry of hospitality to young men who have…
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