As Pope Francis prepares to embark on his pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Franciscans around the world are being encouraged to help advance peace efforts in Palestine and Israel. Below, the director of the Province’s Office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation describes what the Province is doing to support this movement. Depending on the given day and the …
Second National Gathering of Friars in Hispanic Ministry Announced
BURLINGTON, Wis. — Franciscan friars from the seven U.S. provinces are invited to the second national gathering of OFM friars in Hispanic ministry. This year’s “Juntos Como Hermanos — Together as Brothers” gathering will take place at the Franciscan Interprovincial Novitiate from Oct. 6 to 8. Friars involved in Hispanic ministry will have the opportunity to share their experience, strength …
Multicultural Service Concludes Franciscan Fast for Families
One month after the fast for immigration reform began, the Fast for Families coalition packed up the tent on the National Mall. Though Congress is on winter break, activists have not given up their fight to create a path to citizenship for immigrants in the United States. “I feel very fortunate that we touched the hearts of America,” Eliseo Medina, …