Franciscans Archives

Catholic charity says world ‘too silent’ on Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis

Mar 20, 2021

After five years, the international community has been “too silent” about Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis, according to a leading Catholic charity.

By Ngala Killian Chimtom

Entire staff of Franciscan hospital boats in Amazon infected with COVID-19

Mar 1, 2021

Two hospital boats sent to the remote communities of the Amazon region in Brazil to treat COVID-19 patients have suspended operations after their entire staff tested positive for the coronavirus on February 11.

By Eduardo Campos Lima

Holy Land Franciscans again offer virtual Way of the Cross during Lent

Feb 19, 2021

The Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land launched a virtual Way of the Cross project for pilgrims during Lent because the Holy Land is not accessible for a second year in a row due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Judith Sudilovsky

Franciscans mark 600 years as guardians of Christendom’s most sacred sites

Feb 13, 2021

The Franciscans trace their presence in the Holy Land to 1217 when St. Francis of Assisi founded the Province of the Holy Land, a custodian priory of the order he founded in 1209 — formally called the Order of Friars Minor. On Feb. 14, the order will celebrate the 600th anniversary of Pope Martin V instituting the Commissaries of the Holy Land Feb. 14, 1421.

By Julie Asher

Mississippi trial delayed for Franciscan friar accused of sex abuse

Feb 8, 2021

A trial has been postponed until April for a former Franciscan friar accused of molesting students in the 1990s at a Catholic school in Mississippi.

By Associated Press

Father Jack Wintz dies; told stories of inspiration to everyday Catholics

Jan 26, 2021

As a journalist, Franciscan Father Jack Wintz covered stories that explored human nature and focused on the mission of inspiring people as they lived their faith daily.

By Catholic News Service

Cardinal-designate Gambetti studied engineering, then became a friar

Nov 27, 2020

Although he had a degree in mechanical engineering, Cardinal-designate Mauro Gambetti decided to dedicate his life’s journey to a different kind of builder, St. Francis of Assisi.

By Carol Glatz

Ohio university students, faith leaders, priests and sisters pray for nation

Oct 12, 2020

The president of Franciscan University of Steubenville called for an increase in humility, repentance and prayer as the path to bring healing and peace to the nation.

By Catholic News Service