Stories
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.
Catholic Extension Society: 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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Teresa Redder, OFS: Secular Franciscan and Servant Leader
Teresa Redder, OFS, regional minister of the St. Katharine Drexel Secular Franciscan Order in Philadelphia, is a shining example of what Franciscan leadership can look like.
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Daniel McLellan, OFM: Friar Fueled by ‘Love in Action’
There was no supernatural vision, no compelling word of God that led Father Daniel (Dan) McLellan, OFM, to the priesthood.
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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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