Follow the work of the Franciscan Friars Conventual as they live out their vocation. Our friars minister in 19 (arch)diocese of the Eastern United States, England, Ireland, and Brazil. The Companions of St. Anthony support the work of friars ministering in more than 60 countries around the world.
Remembering Pope Francis
By Friar Carlos A. Trovarelli, OFM Conv., Minister General Speaking from the depths of my heart, I wish to honor Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became
Seeking Hope at Home
For many, the word pilgrimage brings up images of European cathedrals or holy sites abroad. But Melissa Miscevic Bramble, director at the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
“Something Bigger Than Themselves”
As Br. Sebastian De Backer prepares to take his final formative steps as a Franciscan Friar Conventual, he sits at the bedside of many of
Behold the Lamb of God
By Br. Tim Blanchard, OFM Conv When I was about eight, I remember a particular Sunday during catechism class when the teacher introduced us to
Reflections on a Life in Religious Brotherhood
Br. Brian Henry Newbigging professed final vows with the Franciscan Friars Conventual in 1974 at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD. Br.
The Impact of a Franciscan Education
A Franciscan Catholic education is more than academics; it is a transformative experience that nurtures the mind, body, and soul. At Archbishop Curley High School