Food distribution in New Orleans
Fr. Joe Hund with neighbors. A sad sign of the times: When the word went out that food would be available May 1 on St. Mary of the Angels property in New Orleans, cars began lining up three hours in...
View ArticleJamaican Franciscan Missions and Covid-19
Fr. Jim Bok, Fr. Colin King, Br. Steve Dupuis and Fr. Saleem Amir are 4 friars ministering to 6 churches in the mission Diocese of Montego Bay. During these days of global pandemic, they had to...
View ArticleSt. Anthony and COVID-19
Our followers on social media trust in the intercession of St. Anthony. In a recent online query we asked them to share how St. Anthony is helping them during the Coronavirus pandemic. Out of...
View ArticleThank you God for St. Anthony
Such a great Saint! Hello, I wanted to share the miracle St. Anthony did for me with you. I have known St. Anthony since I was a little girl, and I’ve invoked him a few times, but did not have a deep...
View ArticleI just knew St. Anthony was with me
Impossible? Not with St. Anthony I have lost many things over the years. 99% of the time, St. Tony comes through for me. I lost a spare key to my keyless entry car over 3 weeks ago. I had given up...
View ArticleNovena to St. Clare of Assisi
St. Clare of Assisi St. Clare was one of Francis’ first followers and founded the Second Order of Franciscans, known today as the Poor Clares. In honor of St. Clare, we invite you to pray an online...
View ArticleI found St. Anthony!
Or did he find me? My story is somewhat long, but it felt right to share it now. I am Catholic and was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. I moved away to the Washington DC area shortly after I...
View ArticleA new generation of Servants of God
Postulants and friars spending time together before social distancing. Franciscan prayer Fr. John Bok, OFM Dear Friends, What a year 2020 has been! In my 84 years, I don’t ever remember anything like...
View ArticleA very different St. Anthony Feast day
Masks in place, Fr. Mark Soehner and Br. Jerry Beetz offer St. Anthony Bread on the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua. A virtual feast Br. Chris Meyer played an integral role in the day’s festivities. This...
View Article10 steps to protect your family
The COVID-19 crisis has prompted many people to take action and take care of estate planning. Here are 10 steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your legacy. 1) Make a will. You...
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