Since 1912, the Conventual Franciscans of this Province have had the privilege of serving the pilgrims who visit the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey,…

Friar Jeffrey Hines on prayer, faith, and healing at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation Looking back over his years of service at the Shrine in…

Seven men enter the Conventual Franciscan Novitiate On Wednesday, July 17th, seven men entered the Conventual Franciscan Novitiate in Arroyo Grande, California. They now embark on a journey that lasts…

Here is the second part of our conversation with Br. Tony Droll OFM Conv. – a missionary in Zambia for 50+ years and now part of the growing Zambian Conventual…

As we celebrate Fathers Day on the Feast of the Holy Trinity, let us give thanks and rejoice in our Heavenly Father’s creating love, follow in the Son’s footsteps, and…

Celebrating Mount St. Francis A Tradition of Serving Spiritual Needs The fourth annual MountFest, an Experience of Kentuckiana, will be held on Saturday, June 1, from 2pm to 8pm, on…

On Thursday, May 9, the 61st Franciscan International Award was presented to Loaves and Fishes of Minnesota, an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to anyone in need, in an atmosphere…

Today we celebrate Religious Brothers Day. But what does that mean? All Franciscans are friars, from the Italian word for brother. The initials a Franciscan places after his name, OFM,…