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The Seraph Newsletter (Spring 2025)

Check out the latest issue of The Seraph, the newsletter of Saint Bonaventure Province, for news and notables from the Friars.

Happy Easter! Check out photos from Holy Week and easter Sunday around the Province and enjoy updates from our ministries (Apostolates) across the Midwest. You can also meet the three postulants from our province joining the 2025-26 class. Lastly, don’t miss out on upcoming events you might want to add to your calendars!

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Safeguarding Statement

The Franciscan Friars Conventual of St. Bonaventure Province are committed to creating safe environments for children and vulnerable adults.

Every friar in active ministry must complete training in Virtus (the National Catholic Risk Retention Group) and any other safe environment compliances required by the dioceses in which they serve.

In addition, St. Bonaventure Province has its own Safe Environment Commission that oversees the implementation and monitoring of the Province’s Policies, Procedures, and Protocols for Ethical Ministry with Minors and Vulnerable Adults. 

Any allegation regarding the Franciscan Friars Conventual of this Province receives an immediate response. This includes the Province’s full cooperation with local law enforcement authorities and Ordinaries who have ecclesial jurisdiction over these matters, as well as a duly diligent investigation by a qualified third party in order to substantiate credibility.