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Top Ten Friar Questions

Missions, Newsletter, Pope Francis, Prayer, Saint Francis, Vocations

Top ten friar questions answered in the video by Br. Casey Cole, OFM.

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Dance to raise the roof

Advent and Christmas, Events, Missions, Newsletter, Prayer

Dance to support new roof at St. Mary of the Angels in New Orleans

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St. Anthony, a truly great Saint

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Like finding a needle in a haystack, St. Anthony came through for John & Maria. ~ While trimming a hedge a few weeks ago my husband lost his hearing aid in the clippings he had gathered for pick up the next day. We immediately prayed to…

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Fr. Saleem Amir, OFM, to minister in Jamaica

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Fr. Saleem Amir, OFM, to minister in Jamaica

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Fr. Cliff Hennings, OFM

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Fr. Clifford was ordained a Franciscan priest in August of this year.

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Feast of St. Francis 2016

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See how the Franciscans celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

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Is it a lack of faith if we worry?

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, gives advice for this common stressful concern. ~ The question above is one that I’m sure many good and faithful Christians may have asked themselves. The logic that raises its head at times of serious stress is that “If I had faith (or “more…

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Fr. Mark Soehner to give Year of Mercy talk

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Celebrating Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy ~ Mercy is very dear to Franciscans, in fact in some ways, it is our vocation.  An early life of St. Francis, called the Legend of the Three Companions, described our way of life this way: This is our vocation:  to heal…

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A roadside angel named Anthony

Prayer, Saint Anthony

A roadside angel named Anthony

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Doubting your faith

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Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, has advice if you are doubting your faith.

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Br. Michael Charron, OFM, starts law school

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Br. Michael Charron, OFM, starts law school.

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Br. Mark Gehret, OFM, moves to Mississippi

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Br. Mark Gehret, OFM, moves to Mississippi

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St. Anthony shines a light

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St. Anthony shines a light

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Getting Kids to School in Jamaica

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Because of the generosity of our donors, kids that would not have been able to attend school are gearing up for another year.

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Mother Teresa and the Franciscans

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Mother Teresa and the Franciscans

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Fr. Roger Lopez returns to Roger Bacon H.S.

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Fr. Roger Lopez, OFM, returns to Roger Bacon H.S. as a newly ordained priest

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How can I get my children to return to the Church without nagging?

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Year of Mercy

Fr. Jim Van Vurst recently answered a mother’s confidential question  Since this is a very common concern for parents, with her permission, we are sharing Fr. Jim’s wise advice. ~ Dear Mary Ann, Thanks for writing. As I read your email, I was reminded that in today’s world no one has…

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Search for identity as a Catholic woman

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

We all get tired from time to time. But have you ever felt so drained that you just can't take it anymore? Have you ever withdrawn from God and others because you don't have the strength to move forward?

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St. Anthony's anonymous friend

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Emily had a strong devotion to St. Anthony.

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The Pardon of Assisi

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800th Anniversary of the Portiuncula Indulgence is on August 1 & 2

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Friars honored in Bloomington, Illinois

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St. Mary's parish honored friars Fr. Ric Schneider, Br. Kevin Duckson, and Fr. Neri Greskoviak at a going-away party

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Providential faith in St. Anthony

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Rose's faith in St. Anthony's intercession never faltered.

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Three friars ordained

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Friars Roger Lopez and Cliff Hennings were ordained to the priesthood and Colin King was ordained to the diaconate June 11, 2016

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Fr. Murray Bodo writes spiritual autobiography

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Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, writes his spiritual biography, "Gathering Shards - A Franciscan Life"

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Br. Chris Meyer, serving in Jamaica

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Br. Chris Meyer, OFM, newest missionary to Jamaica

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St. Anthony finds an angel

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St Anthony finds angel bracelet

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St Anthony found my late mother's cross

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There is no way to explain this except that St Anthony gave it back to me...

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In the Land of "Soon Come"

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In the Land of "Soon Come"

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The Mystery of Mercy

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Fr. Larry Zurek, OFM, celebrates Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy

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Friars on the Move

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"They bless me by their patience, prayer life and gratitude," Br. Norbert.

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