Followers of St. Francis

Bob Sieg, OFM, is a Franciscan friar and follower of St. Francis.

Robert Sieg, OFM: Peace in Community, Joy in Service

I don’t know about you, but I find that it can be a bit difficult to gauge a person’s demeanor or mood over email exchanges.

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Friar poses with people

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: Salvation and Service

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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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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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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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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Brother David Paz, OFM

Brother David’s life as a missionary has taken him to Guatemala, Mexico, and parts of the Southwest.
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