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Following Our Friars
The roots of the Franciscan Friars Conventual tradition reach back to St. Francis of Assisi himself at the time of the founding of the Order. The news we offer today is of these friars continuing to live out their vocation, engaging in pastoral work and serving the poor and marginalized.
Our Team
Articles in The St. Anthony Companion are written and edited by our team to reflect the good works of our friars. We may protect the identities of the people served, but offer true accounts of the life and ministry of the Franciscan Friars Conventual of Our Lady of the Angels Province. Many of our friars provide reflections on their service and a closer look at their ministry.
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