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Meeting with the Holy Father

In March, Melissa Miscevic Bramble, Director of Operations at the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Shrine and Historic Site in Fonda, New York, part of the Our Lady of the Angels Province, traveled to Rome for the international conference, Women in the Church: Builders of Humanity, and gave a presentation on Kateri.

Melissa also reported on the fantastic work being done at the ministry, as she works alongside the Shrine’s chaplain, Fr. Joe Angelini, OFM Conv. Melissa’s journey also included an oportunity to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican. The Holy Father sends his regards to all of Our Lady of the Angels Province.

If you wish to view Melissa’s presentation on YouTube, you can do so at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/BfAbsGnEvP4?t=8239s

Extraordinary, but not out of the ordinary

Fr. Carlos Trovarelli blessing
The Most Reverend Fr. Carlos Trovarelli, OFM Conv., Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, blesses a young man during his spring visit to Lviv, Ukraine.

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Divergent paths bring three friars to the same destination

Tim, Franck and Richard
(From left) Friars Tim Blanchard, Franck Lino Sokpolie and Richard Rome have experienced different journies, but have ultimately arrived at the same destination.

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The Friars Respond to the Covid-19 Crisis!

During this age of the Corona virus pandemic, the Friars of the Our Lady of the Angels Province have been doing their part to comfort, inspire, motivate and serve the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of their communities.

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From Friar to Bishop and always Franciscan!

Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, a Franciscan Friar Conventual who serves in the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia, demonstrates the hospitality of Jesus as he washes and kisses the feet of parishioners at Holy Thursday Mass.

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