Followers of St. Francis

Follower of St. Francis Marthe Robin

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Venerable Marthe Robin

Venerable Marthe Robin: “It seems to me that I am no more than a very tiny thing in the arms of God, and that I will remain so until I die. I do not know what He wants to do ...
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Father Daniel Egan the "Junkie Priest"

Seven Followers of St. Francis: Father Daniel Egan

Father Daniel Egan: “If we had the vision of faith, we would see beneath every behavior—no matter how repulsive.”​​​​​​​
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Image and quote of Mike Lasky, OFM Conv

Mike Lasky, OFM Conv

For Friar Mike Lasky, OFM Conv, seeking social justice goes beyond platitudes or social media posts. It means getting to work.
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Image and quote from Sister Damien Hinderer, OSF

Sister Damien Hinderer, OSF

A simple yes to a one-time good deed transformed into a lifelong ministry for Sister Damien Hinderer, OSF.
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Image and graphic of Marcellino Micallef, OFM

Marcellino Micallef, OFM

In response to the growing number of refugees, poor, and the homeless, Father Marcellino and the friars decided to transform their historic monastery’s former refectory into a soup kitchen.
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Cynthia Perkins

As many as 4,538 residents experience homelessness on any given day. Milwaukee, in particular, is beset by homelessness, prostitution, and human trafficking.
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