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In Loving Memory †Fr. Wilfrid Logsdon
In Loving Memory +Friar Wilfrid Logsdon OFM Conv. Raised on a farm in northwest Ohio, Franciscan Friar Wilfrid Logsdon’s great size and strength were outweighed by his gentle nature and the compassion...
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In Loving Memory †Fr. Ivan Rohloff
In Loving Memory +Friar Ivan Rohloff OFM Conv. Taking nothing for his journey except a passion to share the Good News of the Gospel, especially its message of peace, Franciscan Friar Ivan Rohloff’s 23...
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In Loving Memory †Fr. Pius Poff
In Loving Memory +Friar Pius Poff OFM Conv. From his own deep treasure of talents and interests, and modeling his service on the example of the Good Shepherd, Franciscan Friar Pius Poff poured his...
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In Loving Memory Kochuthresia Thomas
In Loving Memory +Kochuthresia Thomas nee Patteril George Kochuthresia Thomas, 88, of Louisville, KY, was called to her eternal rest on March 30, 2022. Kochuthresia is the Retired Nursing...
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In Loving Memory †Fr. Don Adamski
In Loving Memory +Friar Don Adamski OFM Conv. A Pastoral Commitment to God’s People and Their Cultures While working as a pastor early in his Franciscan ministry, Friar Don Adamski developed a deep...
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In Loving Memory †Fr. John Curran
In Loving Memory +Friar John Curran OFM Conv. For Franciscan Friar John Curran, an early love of words and language blossomed into a life of service to those who struggle to be understood or hear the...
View ArticleThe Mount: The Personal Journey of Father Christian Moore (‘43-77)
Father Christian Moore said he knew from the age of 4 that he wanted to be a priest. He had an aunt who was a nun, three uncles who were priests, and a cousin who was a bishop. It was just in me; I’ve...
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Transitions
“He has been raised!” Our Fifty Days of Easter lead us to the Gift of Pentecost, the Gift of the Fullness of the Spirit. The Spirit that raised Jesus fills us with new life of graced friendship with...
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Let Us Build A House Where Love Can Dwell
San Damiano Friary in San Antonio celebrated the dedication of its new Residence Hall on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Our Minister General, friar Carlos Trovarelli, as well as friar Jude Winkler,...
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Transitioning Our Relationship With Our Environment
With the launching of the Franciscan Earth Care Initiative in November 2018, the Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation have committed to implementing the message and...
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Brother Olive Tree
A common sight in Italy is the tour guide’s umbrella, leading folks in and out of churches, museums, gift shops, and any door that says gelato or espresso. This coming June, eight young friars will...
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Federation of Conventuals in Latin America
The Federation of Conventuals in Latin America (FALC) is the largest Federation of the Conventual Franciscan Order, in terms of the number of friars and jurisdictions represented. (The Order is broken...
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Donor Story – Vernetta Haywood
Donor Story – Vernetta Haywood As Joe Berghausen and I pulled up to the suburban house outside of New Orleans we were immediately an object of interest. I was in my Franciscan habit which attracted...
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In Loving Memory †Fr. John Raphael Hadnagy
In Loving Memory +Friar John Raphael Hadnagy OFM Conv. Sharing the Healing Joy of the Holy Spirit Franciscan Friar John Raphael Hadnagy lived with an openness to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which...
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A Happy Orchard
Sweet or tart? Early or late? Large or small? These were some of the questions that the Tree Committee at Mt. St. Francis were grappling with – or should I say “apple-ing with” – when choosing the...
View ArticleFranciscan Earth Care Hero – Teresa Wonder
One Earth Hero Educates Others on the Plight of Pollinators Butterflies are essential pollinators allowing plants to advance to fruition, berries to ripen, crops to sprout into harvest, and local...
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Alfonso & Diana BaezaAlfonso and Diana Baeza have been blessed to be with the Mt. Carmel Community for over 20 years. Their ministry work started with becoming Religious Ed teachers, teaching...
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Embracing Synodality
I’ve been offered the chance to write a few words of welcome to this quarter’s Newsletter and to give a glimpse of what direction I see the province moving forward in the four-year term just beginning....
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The Church Walks Alongside Christ
My faith journey has been communal since I was a child. Growing up I admired the faith of my mother. It was evident that she had a life in prayer, she had a relationship with God. However, although I...
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Synodality and Communion
By friar Bob Moynihan (Novice) A huge crowd gathered to hear Jesus teach. The disciples thought satisfying their spiritual needs was all there was to it. Jesus showed them that the physical needs of...
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