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Our friar Fr. Dominic Silvestro turned 99 years old today, Nov. 2. Born in 1927, he was invested as a novice in 1953, at a time when his calling was considered to be a “late vocation.” Well, he has...
National Vocation Awareness Week, celebrated Nov. 1-7, 2026, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood,...
The people of God at St. Pius X Parish in Middletown, Conn., gathered on Oct. 17, 2026, to celebrate the installation of new leadership. Fr. Maurice Moreau was installed as pastor. Fr. Ernest Bedard...
Every several years the Capuchins hold special assemblies called plenary councils to address one or more themes relevant to the ongoing renewal of our Order. The Ninth Plenary Council of the Order...
The Capuchin Fr anciscan friars of the Province of St. Mary mourn the death of their brother, Fr. Michael Marigliano, OFM Cap., who passed from this life on October 7, 2026, in New York City at the...
The people of God at St. Michael-St. Malachy Parish in Brooklyn, N.Y., celebrated the solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi by reflecting on the saint's great hymn to creation. The parish held a day of...
Today, Oct. 3, 2026, is the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis, known in our tradition as the transitus, or passing from earthly life to eternal life. We hope you will join us this...
The Capuchin Friars of the Province of St. Mary mourn the death of their brother, Fr. Theodosius (Ted) Corley, who died on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at the age of 79. Father Ted, baptized Richard, was...
Br. Samuel Fuller, who has been a sculptor for decades, is displaying his works in an exhibition focused on the beauty of nature. The exhibition, “The Beauty of the Earth,” opens on Sept. 21 at The...
St. Francis of Assisi followed the poor and humble Christ. He became a friend of the lepers and learned the meaning of poverty by staying among them. Minority, that is, being in close relationship...