Painting of the Transitus by Chilean painter Pedro Subercaseaux Erraězuriz, OSB (1911-1920s). Public domain The Transitus, or crossing, refers to “the time of passage through death to life” Please join the Franciscan friars of the…

A group photo of the Gather and Discern attendees. Photos by Sam Reinke and Sr. Eileen Connelly, OSU The sense of unity, fraternity and joy was obvious as Franciscan friars from the US-6 provinces came together at the…

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. You may be surprised to learn you can support the Franciscans with a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime. You won’t have to write a check today, change your lifestyle,…

Br. Vince Delorenzo with his pet bird Gracie, a Senegal Parrot. Celebrating St. Francis Please join the Franciscan friars of the Province of St. John the Baptist as they honor their founder, St. Francis of Assisi. SOLEMN NOVENA…

Fr. Joe Hund stands by a home torn apart by Hurricane Ida. As Hurricane Ida approached New Orleans the weekend of Aug. 28-29, the friars at St. Mary of the Angels Parish were “waiting,…

Photo of Hurricane Ida from NASA.gov Friarworks Co-Director Fr. John Bok relays an urgent message for help for the victims of Hurricane Ida.  Dear Friends, Fr. Joe Hund, pastor of St. Mary…

Temporary professed friars: Br. Raphael Ozoude, Joshua Richter, and Matt Ryan This summer, three temporary professed friars from the Province of St. John the Baptist left St. Joseph Interprovincial Friary in Chicago for three very different ministerial assignments.…

”Parish Ministry has been my blessing.” Fr. Larry Zurek, reflects on his career as a parish priest, as he prepares to leave his 11 years work in Peoria, Ill serving two inner city parishes, Sacred Heart and