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Man talks to a nun

Stacking Stones on the Margins

Catholic Extension Society seeks to erect more than 600 churches and schools in storm-torn Puerto Rico.
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Living ‘The Canticle of the Creatures’ 

Francis’ experience with loss illustrates a path to deeper relationships, including with God.
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The synod brought friars, members of the Franciscan family, and laity together to discern where the Holy Spirit is leading the Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe into the future

Franciscan Synod: A Time to Listen

Franciscan charism, lifestyle, and mission—those were the three things discussed at the recent Franciscan synod.
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‘Rebuild My Church’: Housing First, Humanity Always 

In a city known for its relentless pace, St. Francis Friends of the Poor offers a sanctuary where time slows and healing begins.  
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Execution bed in a prison

‘Dead Man Walking’ at 30: The Fight Continues 

“Grace comes and wakes us up,” says Sister Helen Prejean, who has dedicated her life to fighting capital punishment in the United States. “It’s what you do with it when it comes that counts.” 
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‘Rebuild My Church’: Pioneering Support for Pregnant Women 

In southwest Ohio, an organization called Healthy Moms & Babes is quietly revolutionizing maternal and infant care. 
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