Profiles
Sister Barbara Vano, OSF
“I think God is remarkably patient—and has a great sense of humor,” Sister Barb says.
Friar Christopher Panagoplos, TOR
If you know anything about Altoona, it’s that the western Pennsylvania town is noted for two things: railroads and the Horseshoe Curve.
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Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS
Born and raised in the Catholic faith in Lansing, Michigan, Jane DeRose-Bamman, OFS, has long been connected to her faith by way of family, education, and parish communities she’s belonged to.
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The Upper Room Crisis Hotline
She’s talked to murderers, abusers, and even those wrestling with the occult. Sister Mary Frances Seeley and volunteers answer all calls with a message of God’s unconditional love and prayerful support.
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Sister Kathy Warren, OSF: A Franciscan Journey of Renewal, Dialogue, and Service
A Franciscan spirit and the changes of the Second Vatican Council would lead her on a remarkable journey.
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Richard Rohr: Modern-Day Mystic
His is a Franciscan legacy—one marked by love, laughter, peace, justice, and inclusivity. Three authors reflect on Father Richard Rohr’s impact on them and spiritual seekers everywhere.
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Sara Marks
Sara’s role as executive director of the Franciscan Federation has her connecting Franciscans and Franciscan organizations of all stripes across the country and beyond.
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