Followers of St. Francis: Michael Blackburn, OFM
Janice Lane Palko
October 26, 2023
Though known for establishing the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola initially found inspiration for conversion in the life of St. Francis of Assisi while recovering from a debilitating leg injury.
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Followers of St. Francis: Father Phil Ley, OFM Conv
Patricia Mish
September 22, 2023
San Antonio may be a half a world away from Assisi, but Father Phil Ley guesses that St. Francis would have found himself at home at a shelter that welcomes immigrants with no place else to go.
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Followers of St. Francis: Sister Vickie Griner, OSC
Daniel Imwalle
June 23, 2023
The promise of pursuing a fulfilling career and the satisfaction of advancing in one’s profession is certainly not an uncommon aspiration.
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Followers of St. Francis: John Young
Emily Putzke
April 11, 2023
“St. Francis went out of his comfort zone and physically suffered for the sake of the Gospel; I take a lot of inspiration from his example,” John Young says.
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Followers of St. Francis: Vincent Petersen, OFM Conv
Daniel Imwalle
March 24, 2023
Father Vincent Petersen, OFM Conv, a connection with the natural world was there from the start.
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Followers of St. Francis: Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak, OSF
Janice Lane Palko
February 19, 2023
Sister Jane Mary has been spreading joy for more than six decades through her service and art.
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Followers of St. Francis: Sister Shirley Shafranek, OFS/T
Daniel Imwalle
January 5, 2023
You could say that Sister Shirley Shafranek, OFS/T, was born a Franciscan and that, as her life unfolded, so did her realization that God was calling her to religious life.
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