St. Anthony Messenger

November 2022

Dear Reader: Greg Friedman, OFM, a Journeyman Friar

Christopher Heffron

Of all the friars I’ve ever met—and the over years I’ve known more than a few—Greg Friedman, OFM, will go down as one of the most interesting. He is impossible to categorize because he is, in a word, multilayered. For

Pictures of Native Americans in the Southwest

Sacred Places, Sacred People: Franciscans and Native Americans

Greg Friedman, OFM

Conventual Franciscan Friar Charles McCarthy sees his ministry with Native Americans in the Southwest as one of accompaniment and respect.

Reel Time with Sister Rose

Rose Pacatte, FSP

The Banshees of Inisherin A well-deserved double winner at the 2022 Venice Film Festival (best actor for Colin Farrell and best screenplay for writer-director Martin McDonagh), The Banshees of Inisherin delves into Celtic folklore, dark humor, and graphic violence. On the surface,

TV Review: Taken Hostage

Christopher Heffron

Taken Hostage American Experience on PBS November 14 and 15, check local listings Iran is a study in contrasts. It is a place wedded to simplicity and to its ancient traditions, yet rhinoplasties and sex reassignment surgeries are commonplace there. It’s

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