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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.
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Grace Is a Bridge

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 4, 2025

Pope Francis summarized the importance of Sacred Heart devotion to several saints and the Jesuits, in general.

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Can Second Cousins Marry?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 3, 2025

A niece of my husband has become very close to one of her second cousins. They and some family members are questioning if they are too closely related to marry one another. Are they?

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Is Christopher Still A Saint?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 2, 2025

I have believed in St. Christopher and carried a medal of him for over 40 years. Now I have heard that the Catholic Church no longer considers him a saint. Is that true?

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