Stories
Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission
Sister Norma Pimentel, MJ, has long advocated for the humane and dignified treatment of migrant people who arrive in our country. Recognition of her holy work has prompted praise from many—including the late Pope Francis.
A New Pope, a New Ministry
As Pope Leo XIV begins his ministry, what are some people’s hopes for his papacy?
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St. Francis Builds: Transforming Lives through Faith and Construction
For 20 years, this global ministry has combined physical labor and spiritual formation to rebuild lives, communities, and the Church itself.
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Henryk Cisowski, OFM Cap
Growing up in western Poland during the Communist era, Henryk Cisowski first met Franciscans at the lively Catholic parish a block from his home.
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Ilia Delio, OSF: Contemplating the Nature of the Universe
Arguably no Franciscan theologian has bridged science and religion quite like Sister Ilia Delio, OSF.
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Mary Elizabeth Imler, OSF: Scientist, Teacher, Sister
Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler, a Franciscan Sister of the Sacred Heart out of Frankfort, Illinois, came to her vocation through a love of studying and teaching science.
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Nuns Against Gun Violence
Another mass shooting, another spate of thoughts and prayers. A group of sisters and their supporters are working to reignite a sense of urgency in the face of America’s gun violence epidemic.
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