Why follow St. Francis? ~ “I wanted to live this Gospel in a way that was full of life, full of joy, that was exciting,” says newly ordained Fr. Clifford Hennings, OFM, in the video above. Fr.…
Read MoreBr. Michael Charron, OFM Br. Michael Charron has been attending the Appalachian School of Law (ASL) for about a month now. ASL’s mission is to produce lawyers with a sense of professional responsibility who will become leaders in…
Read MoreThe Litany of the Saints Three friars say ‘yes’ to ordination ~ Why have so many people come so far? “They are good men and will do great things,” says Jordan Neeck, referring to friends Clifford Hennings,…
Read MoreFr. Larry Zurek, OFM, celebrates Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy in his talk, “The Mystery of Mercy” ~ When I returned home from being commissioned a Missionary of Mercy by Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday,…
Read MoreSt. Peters Basilica in Vatican City Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy September 27 – October 7, 2016 ~ Join Fr. Larry Zurek, OFM, for an incredible tour of some of Italy’s most sacred and…
Read More“They are going to see one of the most generous personalities currently in the world.” –Tunney King, father of Br. Colin King, OFM ~
Read MoreThe postulants and their directors celebrated graduation. L – R: Carlo Shivel, John Boissy, Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM, Thomas Murphy, Fr. Frank Geers, OFM, and Jonathon Douglas. Our men in formation come from all walks of life…
Read MoreProvincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, greets Pope Francis. Photo: ©L’Osservatore Romano “Thank you, Holy Father, for the hope that you give us.” ~ Fr. Jeff with General Minister Fr. Michael Perry, OFM The General…
Read More”Parish Ministry has been my blessing.” Fr. Larry Zurek, reflects on his career as a parish priest, as he prepares to leave his 11 years work in Peoria, Ill serving two inner city parishes, Sacred Heart and
Read MoreBr. Michael Charron, OFM, (left) and Br. Colin King, OFM (right) receive applauds from Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, and Br. Adam Farkas, OFM ‘How blessed we are’ Side by side, brothers make the promise of…
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