News & Events

St. Anthony hears your prayer no matter where you are!

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Jim Scheeler the brother of SJB's Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff has a St. Anthony story to share.

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St. Anthony: Patron Saint of Expectant Mothers

Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony protects expecting mothers and their unborn child

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Meet our new St. Anthony Shrine Guardian

News, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

Fr. Carl Langenderfer, OFM, the new guardian at St. Anthony Shrine

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Thanks Br. Gene, we'll miss you

News, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Thanks Br. Gene, we'll miss you

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The "Other Brown" needs St. Anthony too

Prayer, Saint Anthony, Uncategorized

How has the intercession of St. Anthony helped you?

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Join us for the Feast of St. Anthony

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Join us for the Feast of St. Anthony

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Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM

Advent and Christmas, Missions, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis, Vocations

Director of Franciscan Postulants, Fr. Mark Soehner is a survivor in more ways than one.

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A deep friendship with St. Anthony

Prayer, Saint Anthony

...As a poorly catechized, but devoutly fevered adult convert, I didn't know much about anything: But was wide open to what I thought of as Holy Wonders.

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Check is in the mail

Prayer, Saint Anthony

I spent most of today trying to find my check book to no avail.

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The Church: home-base of second chances

Lent and Easter, Prayer

As you hold blessed palm branches in your hands at today's Mass, let your imaginations fly, as you listen to all the readings.

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"Play Ball!"

Events, News

For the first time ever, the friars marched in the Reds Findlay Market Opening Day Parade

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A Renaissance Friar

Prayer, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, a Renaissance friar.

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Friends with "St. Tony"

Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

My renaming of St. Anthony to “Tony” was not a sign of disrespect, but a sign and acknowledgement that the Saints need to be our friends.

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Real Men Don't Cry?

Lent and Easter, Missions, Prayer

What has “died” in you? What can the Holy Spirit restore in your life?

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Waters of Eternal Life

Lent and Easter, Prayer

Lent is about Baptism, and the impact it has on us as Roman Catholic Christians.

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Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, Franciscan Poet

Uncategorized

“It always gives me an opportunity to talk about Francis, who along with Jesus is one of the passions of my life.”

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"Help someone else first, St. Anthony"

Prayer, Saint Anthony

... "help someone else first, before me, because it is only a thing and I can handle this loss."

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Hail to the Chief's Libraries

News

Visiting President's libraries is a hobby of Fr. Robert Bruno, OFM

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A Note to Fr. John from Pakistan

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Samson in Pakistan writes to Fr. John

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Thanks to St. Anthony I didn't upset my Mum!

Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony keeps this woman from upsetting her mum.

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The Veteran Pastor

Missions

Fr. Mike Chowning, OFM, a veteran pastor.

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Shrines of Ireland with Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM

Events, Missions, News, Prayer

See Ireland with Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM

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Fr. Francisco O'Conaire, OFM, on JPIC Values

Missions, Prayer

Fr. Francisco O'Conaire, OFM, talks about the Order's commitment to JPIC values.

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Betty and Cliff Still Making a Difference

Missions, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Betty and Cliff Dannenfelser are still making a difference in the lives of those in need.

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Lottie's St. Anthony Story

Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony helps Lottie find her ring

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Lives Transformed at St. Anthony's Kitchen

Advent and Christmas, Missions, Prayer, Saint Anthony

The crowds at 'The Kitchen' swelled to around 250 people.

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Black Friday Becomes Brown Friday

Advent and Christmas, Events, Missions, News, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

Our Ministry of Presence at Northgate Mall in Cincinnati is going well. Here are a few of the stories.

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St. Anthony Comes Through Again

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Our benefactors love St. Anthony and often ask for his intercession. Here is a touching story of faith.

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Volunteers Make Forever Friends in Jackson, KY

Advent and Christmas, Missions, Prayer

For the thirteenth year, youth and adults from St. John the Baptist Parish in Harrison, OH, will make their annual Christmas trip to Jackson, Kentucky.

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Franciscan Media Celebrates Fr. Jack's Work

Events, News, Prayer

Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM, retires after over 40 years of writing for Franciscan Media.

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