The Oldest Marian Shrine
Pat McCloskey, OFM
December 10, 2022
What is the oldest Marian shrine in the United States? The Shrine of Our Lady de la Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios in St.
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Pat McCloskey, OFM
Pat McCloskey, OFM, is the Franciscan advisor for St. Anthony Messenger and the writer of its "Ask a Franciscan" column.
Catholic and Orthodox Groups in Ukraine
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 25, 2022
What is the difference between the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church? Are both of those Churches present in the United States?
Inner and Outer Beauty
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 23, 2022
Should a laywoman use artificial beauty aids such as hair coloring, nails, eyelashes, or makeup?
Saint Francis and Prayer
Pat McCloskey, OFM
August 16, 2022
Francis was as much subject to self-doubt as any of us. His motives were purified in prayer; his ego became right-sized there.
Why We Celebrate Saints
Pat McCloskey, OFM
August 12, 2022
At Franciscan Media, we celebrate the saints in our prayers—and share their amazing, faith-filled stories with the next generation!
Saint Anthony Novena Day Nine: Model of Conversion
Pat McCloskey, OFM
June 12, 2022
Was Anthony’s faith when he died in 1231 the same as when he became a Friar Minor in 1220? In many ways yes, but in other important ways no.
Saint Anthony Novena Day Eight: In Retirement
Pat McCloskey, OFM
June 11, 2022
Anthony’s retirement as provincial minister lasted less than a year. He spent most of that time writing sermon notes for the feasts of major saints.