Brother Donnie shares this thoughts on the inspiration we can take from the saints, the Franciscan habit, and what it means to be a Conventual Franciscan. Watch the videos here!

As we joyfully commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures, the beloved prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, the Mission Advancement team is proud to launch the Canticle of Creatures Society—a new monthly giving society that invites you to walk more closely with us in faith, service, and fraternity.

Single, Catholic men 18-40 are invited to experience how we Conventual friars live out our 800-year tradition. Join us September 26-28 (Friday night through Sunday afternoon). Register today!

This past Spring, the entire roof of St. Patrick’s Church, our apostolate in Minonk, Illinois, was replaced. This moved the restoration project into its final stage which has been several years in the making. Check out photos of the on-going renovations of the ceiling!

Check out the latest issue of The Seraph, the newsletter of Saint Bonaventure Province.

In this issue, you’ll meet our student friars — five novices were invested with the Franciscan habit and nine postulants began their formation journey! Also, enjoy photos from Corpus Christi processions around the province and read updates from our Apostolates (ministries) across the Midwest.

Fr. Thomas Fetz reflections on his visit to Vietnam to study the language. One thing that he has found consistently during his trips to other countries is that there is so much more to learn than the language. Here are some things he learned on his journey…