Followers of St. Francis

Friar poses with people

‘Rebuild My Church’: St. Francis Builds

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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Follower of St. Francis

Brother Henryk Cisowski, OFM Cap

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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Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler

Sister Mary Elizabeth Imler, OSF

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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Father Daniel McLellan, OFM

There was no supernatural vision, no compelling word of God that led Father Daniel (Dan) McLellan, OFM, to the priesthood.
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Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM

Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM

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 Paz, OFM

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