Throughout his religious life, Br. Ennis has served others through his work as a caregiver to retired friars and as a cook at St. Francis Inn.
Franciscan Friars Energized by Pope Francis’s Encyclical
The encyclical’s title, “Laudato Si’” or “Praised Be,” is drawn from a prayer attributed to the friars’ founder, St. Francis of Assisi.
A Franciscan Statement on Global Climate Change
Given that the poor, future generations, and countless species will bear the brunt of global climate change, it is imperative that we act prophetically.
Osama Bin Laden’s Death Prompts Franciscans to Encourage Reflection
In the spirit of Fr. Mychal Judge, who died on 9/11, Holy Name Province encourages reconciliation and interfaith dialogue in the wake of Bin Laden’s death.
Franciscans Support Workers’ Rights
That workers have the right to organize has been a principle of Catholic moral teaching for more than a century.