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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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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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A Mother’s Prayer for Survival

She faced terminal illness with anger—then found healing as a beggar before God.
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From Illness to Healing, Anguish to Redemption

Illness and tragedy wounded them. Faith and family healed them.
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Women religious and the Church

The Nuns Are OK: Building a Sustainable Future for Women Religious 

While numbers in congregations of women religious are falling in the United States, Catholic sisters from all corners of the country are reimagining how to live out their missions in a shifting cultural landscape. 
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The Hidden Sanctuary of Holy Angels 

Tucked away in Belmont, North Carolina, Holy Angels has not only cared for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities but has also transformed lives, including those of the caregivers.  
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M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM: Guiding Women Through Spiritual Discernment

Sister M. Karolyn took the name “Mary Karolyn” to reflect her admiration of and devotion to Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II. 
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