Followers of St. Francis

Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS

Daniel Imwalle April 25, 2024

Born and raised in the Catholic faith in Lansing, Michigan, Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS, has long been connected to her faith by way of family, education, and parish communities she’s belonged to.

Mike Lasky, OFM Conv

Patricia Mish November 20, 2020

For Friar Mike Lasky, OFM Conv, seeking social justice goes beyond platitudes or social media posts. It means getting to work.

Sister Damien Hinderer, OSF

Jennifer Scroggins November 19, 2020

A simple yes to a one-time good deed transformed into a lifelong ministry for Sister Damien Hinderer, OSF.

Theresa Diersen

Christopher Heffron November 18, 2020

When Theresa Diersen walks into the dining room at St. Francis Seraph Ministries in Cincinnati, Ohio, guests immediately take notice: Faces light up; hugs are in abundance.

Marcellino Micallef, OFM

Patricia Mish November 17, 2020

In response to the growing number of refugees, poor, and the homeless, Father Marcellino and the friars decided to transform their historic monastery’s former refectory into a soup kitchen.

Cynthia Perkins

Christopher Heffron November 16, 2020

As many as 4,538 residents experience homelessness on any given day. Milwaukee, in particular, is beset by homelessness, prostitution, and human trafficking.

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