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.
“God Will Open the Doors”
Newly ordained friar-priest reflects on call to Franciscan life As Friar Edgar Varela, OFM Conv., discerned life a Franciscan, it was the support of friends
Baptismal Renewal on a Sacred Anniversary
Easter Sunday Mass celebrated on 350th Anniversary of St. Kateri’s Baptism Pilgrims braved the cold in the unheated St. Peter’s Chapel at the Saint Kateri
A Place for Encounter
Recent convert thanks friars and Shrine of St. Anthony for helping her find Christ Every day, fresh flowers are arranged (or rearranged), bulked up, or
Plating the Future
Taking home a basket of fresh produce that includes hearty greens, root vegetables, and herbs can be intimidating for any amateur chef. It can be
Encounter and Transformation
By Friar Chris Dudek, OFM Conv. Youth ministry has always been central to the Church’s mission, and especially important for Our Lady of the Angels
New Friary Construction in Northern Uganda
The foundations of a new Franciscan friary in Gulu, Uganda have been laid, paving the way for a larger community of friars to minister in