You can support the Franciscans with a stroke of the pen by naming the Province of St. John the Baptist as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy or donor advised fund. Beneficiary designations are simple to arrange,…
Read MoreFr. Gil Wohler, OFM Doing a retrospective on oneself can be daunting! Fr. Gil Wohler seemed to be taken back when asked to be interviewed. He is more comfortable flying under the radar. Though initially reticent, he soon…
Read MoreFriars Richard Goodin, Dominic Lococo, Pat McCloskey, Bill Farris, Tim Lamb, Carl Langenderfer, Tom Gerchak, and Tom Speier Temps dip, but spirits soar at Reds Parade On parade day, it’s supposed to be springtime. Tell that to hundreds…
Read MoreMake a difference today! When you donate to the Franciscans, you know you’re making a positive difference in the lives of people in need. But did you know that some gifts, like gifts made to charity from an IRA,…
Read MoreBr. Tim Lamb, third from right, top row, with some of the young friars in East Africa Personal Giving Last year Br. Tim Lamb asked young African friars in Nairobi, Kenya, what they wanted to do for Lent.…
Read MoreMiriam’s Shrine to St. Anthony Love, devotion, faith I would like to share my story of my love for St. Anthony. My experience happened when we lived in Atlanta, Georgia. I was busy cleaning our home one morning…
Read MoreJeanne hand-made this quilt for her niece’s son. The design is called “Eye Spy” . . . it’s meant for the parents and baby to play the “I spy with my little eye” game, so it has many…
Read MoreMeeting God in the Upper Room: Three Moments to Change Your Life Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi Recalling his own Holy Land pilgrimage experience, Monsignor Peter Vaghi explores three significant events in the life of the early Church…
Read MoreMay the grace of God continue to flow and grow in your soul and show more than you already know of his love for you. Br. Ed Gura, OFM One of the blessings I experienced in 2020 was…
Read MoreA group photo of the Gather and Discern attendees. Photos by Sam Reinke and Sr. Eileen Connelly, OSU The sense of unity, fraternity and joy was obvious as Franciscan friars from the US-6 provinces came together at the…
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