Followers of St. Francis

Follower of St. Francis

Brother Henryk Cisowski, OFM Cap

Growing up in western Poland during the Communist era, Henryk Cisowski first met Franciscans at the lively Catholic parish a block from his home. 
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Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler

Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler, OSF

Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler, a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart out of Frankfort, Illinois, came to her vocation through a love of studying and teaching science.
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Teresa Redder, OFS

Teresa Redder, OFS

Teresa Redder, OFS, regional minister of the St. Katharine Drexel Secular Franciscan Order in Philadelphia, is a shining example of what Franciscan leadership can look like.
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Father Daniel McLellan, OFM

There was no supernatural vision, no compelling word of God that led Father Daniel (Dan) McLellan, OFM, to the priesthood.
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Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM

Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM

Sister M. Karolyn took the name “Mary Karolyn” to reflect her admiration of and devotion to Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II. 
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Father Mark Anthony Zarate, OFM

Father Mark Anthony Zarate, OFM

Father Mark Anthony Zarate, OFM, is bringing the energy of a young priest to an urban Philippine parish of 10,000 Catholics.
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Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv

Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv

Brother Brian Henry Newbigging, OFM Conv, has a unique insight into the work that goes into making these beautiful, symbolic objects. 
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