Stories
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.
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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From Illness to Healing, Anguish to Redemption
Illness and tragedy wounded them. Faith and family healed them.
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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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