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November 1, 2024

Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated at St. Francis Retreat House

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October 31, 2024

What is All Hallow's Eve? A Catholic perspective on Halloween

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October 30, 2024

A celebration of heritage and faith

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October 30, 2024

Seeing the world as Jesus sees it | Hold Back Nothing Ep. 8

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October 30, 2024

Br. Patrick McCormack, 73, dies in Wisconsin

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October 29, 2024

Tampa parish to host donation drive for hurricane victims

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October 26, 2024

Br. Christopher Neuman, 90, dies Oct. 25 in Wisconsin

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October 17, 2024

Friars celebrate province's 1st anniversary

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October 16, 2024

The Eucharist and care for the future | Hold Back Nothing Ep. 6

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October 16, 2024

Br. John Ostdiek, 102, dies in Wisconsin

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October 9, 2024

The joyful adventure of pursuing Christ | Hold Back Nothing Ep. 5

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October 8, 2024

A summer of service: student friars share ministry experiences

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October 8, 2024

Bridging faiths: St. Bonaventure’s Center for Arabic and Islamic Studies

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October 7, 2024

Franciscan parishes aid migrants in need

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October 5, 2024

Crossing the threshold: Two friars ordained as transitional deacons

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October 4, 2024

A feast day message from the Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor

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October 3, 2024

Provincial Council calls for ceasefire in the Holy Land

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October 2, 2024

The call to radical love | Hold Back Nothing Ep. 4

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September 30, 2024

Vocations weekend takes discerners on El Camino de San Antonio Missions

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September 25, 2024

Creating space for God in your life | Hold Back Nothing Ep. 3

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