JPIC Leaders Share Ideas on Increasing Media Outreach

Jocelyn Thomas Around the Province

STONEVILLE, N.C. — The setting was peaceful and the conversations were quite lively when the Province’s justice and peace leaders gathered last month to pool their experiences, skills and interests. Representatives of more than a dozen HNP sites met July 18 to 20 at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center to brainstorm methods to strengthen advocacy of the Franciscan message. They …

St. Francis Springs Prayer Center Opens Labyrinth, Mary’s Garden

HNP Communications In the Headlines

This article has been reprinted with permission from Catholic News Herald, the newspaper of the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C., where it originally appeared in the May 23 issue. STONEVILLE, N.C. — A Marian garden and labyrinth were blessed in tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to all women, at the St. Francis Springs Prayer Center May 10. Mary serves as an …

Retreat Opportunities Around the Country

Jocelyn Thomas Franciscan World

Interested in setting aside time to reflect, to pray and, perhaps, to learn? Throughout the coming months, a variety of retreats and programs are being offered at Franciscan venues in scenic settings around the United States. In Florida, the Franciscan Center in Tampa is offering three retreats over the coming weeks: Holy Week retreat, April 16 to 20, led by Anthony …