Fr. Richard Goodin, OFM, receives a blessing from Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, and the congregation Thanks to technology, missionaries are only a phone call or a Skype session away. But they are separated from loved…
Read MoreFr. Robert Seay, OFM Fr. Robert Seay, OFM always dreamed of being a Franciscan priest. It took him, however, a little longer than most to realize his dream. Fr. Robert is African American, one of two in…
Read MoreA neighbor of St. Anthony’s Kitchen waves as the water flows by Help and hope in the face of despair 3-foot-high water down the street from St. Anthony’s Kitchen (Monday, widespread flooding followed four hours…
Read MoreTRIED BY FIRE Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM Director of Franciscan Postulants, Fr. Mark Soehner is a survivor in more ways than one. While pastoring an inner city parish in Detroit, MI., he took an antiquated elevator from…
Read MoreThe Raising of Lazarus by Rembrandt (1630) Public Domain 5th Sunday of Lent April 6, 2014 This week there is another long Gospel. It is the beautiful story of the Raising of Lazarus. Easter is getting closer;…
Read MoreFr. Mike Chowning, OFM Fr. Michael Chowning, OFM, is a veteran pastor. He has served the people of Mother of Good Counsel (MOGC) parish in Hazard, Kentucky for 21 years. “And I will be here as long…
Read MoreFr. Francisco O’Conaire, OFM What Can I Do? His JPIC journey began with a simple question. He clearly has the gift of gab, an Irish talent for conversation. But based upon his focus and his follow-up…
Read MoreClifford & Betty Dannenfelser Betty and Cliff Dannenfelser had always been strong supporters of the work of the Franciscans. After Betty’s death in 2011, (Cliff had passed away in 1999) the Franciscans learned of a hugely generous gift…
Read MoreFr. Jim Bok, OFM, pastor of Mary, Gate of Heaven Church sends this update from Negril, Jamaica. Christmas at “The Kitchen” is quite the gathering. Normal operations have us serving breakfast to about 50 children each morning as they head off…
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