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A Franciscan Path to Purpose

Greg Cellini found himself praying a similar prayer after almost three decades of working and climbing within the pharmaceutical industry. That’s when everything changed.

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Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Brent Suter

Brent Suter: Baseball, Faith, and the Environment 

Brent Suter, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, is using his platform to share his faith and speak out on behalf of the environment.
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Chloé Valdary during a speech

Chloé Valdary: A Modern Mystic 

Chloé Valdary, a writer and peace activist, offers an alternative approach to guide Americans through their racial and political division. 
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Brother Clark Berge, SSF

Brother Clark Berge, SSF: Running with the Spirit of Francis 

Brother Clark Berge, SSF, has become accustomed to a certain amount of running in his life, both figuratively and literally, but there was a time when he would have preferred to stay still, avoid movement and change, and keep from ...
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Loyola Ramblers fans hold up a poster of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, longtime chaplain of the men's basketball team, after the team defeated the Kansas State Wildcats in the championship game of the South regional of the 2018 NCAA Tournament in Atlanta. On Aug. 21, 2025, Sister Jean celebrated her 106th birthday. (OSV News photo/Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)

From Final Four fame to 106: Sister Jean still cheering Loyola on

It's been more than seven years since Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt became a household name virtually overnight.
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Sister Jeannine Gramick, SL (standing on the right), marches with LGBTQ Catholics in a pride parade in Prague, Czech Republic.

A Loud Amen: One Woman’s Journey as a Gay Catholic

In the quiet pews of Sacred Heart Church, Sandra Worsham wrestled with her identity as a lesbian and a Catholic. With the support of New Ways Ministry, she transformed her pain into a testament of faith, proving that love and ...
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Bob Sieg, OFM, is a Franciscan friar and follower of St. Francis.

Robert Sieg, OFM: Peace in Community, Joy in Service

I don’t know about you, but I find that it can be a bit difficult to gauge a person’s demeanor or mood over email exchanges.
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