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Contemplating the astounding power of Padre Pio’s ministry, gifts, and trials Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968) was famous during his lifetime. He wasn’t a brilliant theologian, an innovative religious founder, a martyr, a bishop, a cardinal, or a pope. He was a Capuchin Franciscan friar who [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/09/23/a-theory-about-padre-pio-and-bilocation/ #Catholic #CWR #Bishop #Franciscan

In Uruguay, ‘EcoFranciscans’ and other church groups are fighting for environmental justice Catholic groups lobby governments, corporations and civil society to bring about changes in everything from agriculture to water use. 🔗 https://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/dispatches/2026/09/15/uruguay-row-against-the-current-franciscans-ecology/ #Catholic #AmericaMag #Franciscan #Church

What this year’s Skid Row Eucharistic procession accomplished The conclusion of a mission by Franciscan sisters, the Aug. 1 procession through LA’s Skid Row drew more than 700 people. The post What this year’s Skid Row Eucharistic procession accomplished first appeared on Angelus News. 🔗 https://angelusnews.com/voices/skid-row-eucharist-2026/ #Catholic #AngelusNews #Franciscan #Eucharist

In Assisi, Pope encourages young people to ‘touch the suffering flesh of others' At Mass for the 2026 Franciscan Youth Meeting in Assisi, the Pope encourages young people to “overcome resignation and fear,” and “write new pages of history.” Read all 🔗 https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-08/pope-assisi-franciscan-young-people-suffering-listening.html #Catholic #Vatican #Franciscan #Mass

Florida attorney general confronts Catholic schools over vaccine mandate Florida’s Catholic attorney general urged Catholic schools to allow religious exemptions for vaccines, Franciscan launched a faculty appreciation fellowship, and more in this week’s education roundup. [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/07/31/florida-attorney-general-confronts-catholic-schools-over-vaccine-mandate/ #Catholic #CWR #Franciscan #Christian

Florida attorney general confronts Catholic schools over vaccine mandate Florida’s Catholic attorney general urged Catholic schools to allow religious exemptions for vaccines, Franciscan launched a faculty appreciation fellowship, and more in this week’s education roundup. 🔗 https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/florida-attorney-general-confronts-catholic-schools-over-vaccine-mandate #Catholic #CNA #Franciscan #Christian

St. Joseph the Worker College to repurpose Masonic temple into shrine, restaurant, theater A Catholic trade school set to renovate a Masonic temple, Franciscan University prepares for its Truth of Love conference in Austria, and more in this week’s Catholic education roundup. 🔗 https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/st-joseph-the-worker-college-to-repurpose-masonic-temple-into-shrine-restaurant-theater #Catholic #CNA #Franciscan #Saint #Love

Daybreak for July 28, 2026 Tuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, 1910-1946; Catholic Franciscan Religious sister; the first person of Indian origin to be canonized a saint; the first canonized saint of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic Church of the Saint Thomas Christian community Office of […] 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/daybreak-for-july-28-2026/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Franciscan #Saint #Church

Franciscans Ask Marco Rubio for Help in the Face of Persecution by Jewish Settlers Affecting Christians (and Others) in the Holy Land The Franciscan concern is not isolated. Church leaders in Jerusalem have repeatedly denounced vandalism, desecration, spitting at clergy and verbal and physical attacks attributed to extremist ultra-Orthodox Jewish elements... 🔗 https://zenit.org/2026/07/24/franciscans-ask-marco-rubio-for-help-in-the-face-of-persecution-by-jewish-settlers-affecting-christians-and-others-in-the-holy-land/ #Catholic #Zenit #Franciscan

Blessed Solanus Casey/From Pilgrimage to Real Life 6am CT Hour – Mark talks about who was Solanus Casey and what is like to go back to real life after the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Fr. Tom Nguyen shares about the Capuchin Franciscans, the life of Blessed Solanus Casey and explained why Solanus encouraged people to “thank God ahead of time”. Raymond Martinez and […]... 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/blessed-solanus-casey-from-pilgrimage-to-real-life/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Franciscan

Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism expands to college campuses Franciscan University of Steubenville plants flag as first chapter. 🔗 https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/coalition-of-catholics-against-antisemitism-expands-to-college-campuses #Catholic #CNA #Franciscan #Christian

Saint of the day: Lawrence of Brindisi St. Lawrence of Brindisi was born Caesar de Rossi in 1559 in Naples. As a boy, Caesar studied with the Conventual Franciscans, and later went to Venice to continue his studies. There, he discerned a call to enter the Capuchin Franciscans, taking the name Lawrence. Lawrence was fluent […] The post Saint of the day: Lawrence of Brindisi first appeared on Angelus News.... 🔗 https://angelusnews.com/faith/saint-of-the-day/lawrence-of-brindisi/ #Catholic #AngelusNews #Franciscan

Copy of Saint Francis Parish and Outreach Newsletter - July 11, 2026 A church where you are celebrated, not just tolerated. https://oursaintfrancis.org/newsletter/archive/18 #oldcatholic #mass #gospel #scripture #saints #ministry #outreach #jesus #franciscan #bishop #podcast #community #homily #rosary #parish #peacemaking #newsletter

The legendary origin of St. Bonaventure’s name The “Seraphic Doctor,” St. Bonaventure, is among the more well-known Franciscan saints, next to St. Francis and St. Anthony. He was born a few years before St. Francis’ death in 1226, and it is recorded that his life almost ended shortly after he was born. St. Bonaventure himself narrates the events of his youth in Read More… The legendary origin of St. Bonaventure’s name... 🔗 https://aleteia.org/2026/07/15/the-legendary-origin-of-st-bonaventures-name/ #Catholic #Aleteia #Franciscan

A Franciscan approach to preaching for missionary discipleship He makes the case for homilies that center the relationship Jesus invites us into—one of freedom and joy—rather than dwelling on sin and placing undue burdens on the congregation. 🔗 https://www.americamagazine.org/podcasts/2026/07/07/a-franciscan-approach-to-preaching-for-missionary-discipleship/ #Catholic #AmericaMag #Franciscan #Christian

Daybreak for July 1, 2026 Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Junipero Serra, 1713-1784; Spanish priest and Franciscan missionary; an explorer and colonist of California, and founder of the missions of California; his missionary efforts earned him the title of “Apostle of California” and “The Father of the California Missions” Office of Readings and […] 🔗 https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/daybreak-for-july-1-2026/ #Catholic #RelevantRadio #Franciscan #Saint

RaiNews: Venerdì Santo, sarà il Papa a portare la croce nella Via Crucis a Roma Ritorno alla tradizione per i riti pasquali. Le meditazioni saranno a cura del padre francescano Francesco Patton, già custode di Terra Santa dal 2016 al 2025 Good Friday, it will be the Pope who carries the cross in the Via Crucis in Rome. Return to tradition for Easter rituals. The meditations will be led by Franciscan Father Francesco Patton, former custodian of the Holy Land from 2016 to 2025. #theViaCrucis #Easter #Franciscan #FrancescoPattonhttps://www.rainews.it/articoli/2026/03/pasqua-venerdi-santo-il-papa-porta-la-croce-per-la-via-crucis-a-roma-85a11ef4-0f97-42e7-ba52-1aa19ace2495.html

Saint of the day: Colette St. Colette was born on January 13, 1381. He father was a carpenter, living in Corby Abbey in Picardy, France. After he died when she was 17, she gave away her inheritance to the poor. Colette became a Franciscan tertiary, living as a solitary at Corby, where she […] The post Saint of the day: Colette first appeared on Angelus News. 🔗 https://angelusnews.com/faith/saint-of-the-day/colette/ #Catholic #AngelusNews #Franciscan #Saint

Saint of the day: Blessed Maria Caridad Brader Blessed Maria Caridad Brader was born in Kaltburn, Switzerland in 1860. Her family was extremely pious, and when her mother, a widow, discovered that Maria was extremely intelligent, she made every effort to give her the best education. Against her mother’s wishes, Maria entered a Franciscan convent in […] The post Saint of the day: Blessed Maria Caridad Brader first appeared on Angelus News.... 🔗 https://angelusnews.com/faith/saint-of-the-day/blessed-maria-caridad-brader/ #Catholic #AngelusNews #Franciscan

California Franciscans announce $20 million abuse settlement The Franciscan Friars of California announced a bankruptcy filing in 2024 “to address 94 child sexual abuse claims.” [...] 🔗 https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2026/02/10/california-franciscans-announce-20-million-abuse-settlement/ #Catholic #CWR #Franciscan #Christian