Saint John Vianney

Franciscan Media August 4

Saint John Vianney is best known as the Curé d’Ars, the little French town where he was pastor. John had great trouble with his studies and almost didn’t get ordained.

Blessed Stanley Rother grew up in Oklahoma on his parents’ farm in what could be described as a normal environment. Life changed radically for him when he was ordained a priest in 1963, and again in 1968, when he volunteered for the missions in Guatemala. But the final change came when civil war reached his parish in 1980. He was assassinated on July 28, 1981.

Cristo Rey students celebrate graduation

Cristo Rey: Smart Schooling

Katie Rutter July 25, 2022

First implemented 25 years ago, Cristo Rey high schools have survived declining enrollment, rising costs, and a pandemic. And they’re still going strong.

Reel Time with Sister Rose

Rose Pacatte, FSP July 25, 2022

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews “Top Gun: Maverick, ” “Downton Abbey: A New Era, ” and “Hustle ” in our August issue!

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Franciscan Media June 21

Saint Aloysius Gonzaga was a precocious child who had a spiritual awakening at the age of 7. As a young adult, and after a prolonged battle with his father, he entered the Jesuits where he had to learn to live and maneuver within community, and give up some of his independent ways of doing things. Aloysius helped nurse patients of the plague which he caught and from which he died.

Young Afghan refugee in the united states

Welcoming Afghan Refugees

Patrick Carolan May 25, 2022

Inspired by St. Francis, this author reaches beyond language and cultural differences to connect with Afghan refugees resettling in the United States.

Saint Joseph the Worker

Franciscan Media May 1

Pope Pius XII emphasized both Catholic devotion to Saint Joseph and the dignity of human labor when he created the celebration of Saint Joseph the Worker. Work, as our Church teaches, should always be for the good and benefit of humanity. Saint Joseph is our model and patron in our work endeavors.

Saint Bernadette Soubirous

Franciscan Media April 16

Saint Bernadette Soubirous was a poor, uneducated peasant girl who no one would believe had seen apparitions of the Blessed Mother. But Mary had appeared to her, and Lourdes has become a popular shrine of devotion to Mary, the Immaculate Conception, and of healing.

God’s Grandeur

Christopher Heffron April 14, 2022

I admire those who see the world differently than I do. It’s a gift that all visual artists have—and it’s something I’ve envied my entire life.

Saint Ludovico of Casoria

Franciscan Media March 29

The first part of Saint Ludovico of Casoria’s life was somewhat “ordinary,” but not the second. Having had what he called a mystical experience, he began establishing institutions for all kinds of people in need. He even founded two religious communities.