June 12, 2026, marks the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Today we venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus to grow closer to his Divine presence. Every year, this solemnity takes place on the Friday after the Corpus Christi Octave. But what is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart? We’ve answered frequently asked questions below to aid in your meditation on this special feast day. Why do Catholics Venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus? Every day
The dream of St. Francis. Francis and Bernardo of Quintavalle in the Church of Saint Nicholas. Continuation of the meeting in the Church of Damian This portion of the Tavola depicts two separate scenes. The top portion show Francis asleep in his bed dreaming of his meeting with Christ. In this dream Francis is asked once again, “Whom do you want to serve? The Lord or the Servant?” to which Francis replies “the Lord!” Rather
What is the Holy Trinity? The Sunday after Pentecost we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the central mystery of the Catholic faith. We meditate on the fact that God is one in three Divine Persons: the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each one works within our lives in different but cohesive ways. The Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed is the main liturgical document laying out the crucial essence of the Holy Trinity for the
Who is Friar Carlos Alberto Trovarelli? Carlos Alberto Trovarelli was born on June 21, 1962, in Cinco Saltos, Rio Negro, Argentina. He was baptized in June of 1962 and was confirmed ten years later in November of 1972. He entered Postulancy for the Conventual Franciscans’ Province of St. Anthony (Argentina & Uruguay) in 1984 in the city of Moreno. He professed Solemn Vows in October of 1990 and was ordained a priest on March 25,
Francis renounces his worldly goods and submits to the authority of the Bishop of Assisi By the example of Christ Francis decided in turning fully to the Church, that he needed to imitate Christ as closely as possible. To do this he returned his clothing to his father and kneeling with overwhelming humility in front of the Guido, Bishop of Assisi, he gives himself wholly to the care of the Church. In this depiction we
When is Pentecost? Pentecost is May 24, 2026 The word Pentecost comes from the Greek word meaning “fiftieth” since every year Pentecost is held fifty days after the celebration of Easter. Since Easter’s timing is according to the lunar calendar, rather than our 365-day calendar, both religious holidays fall at a different time every year. What does Pentecost commemorate? The Feast of Pentecost commemorates the scene in the Acts of the Apostles, when the Apostles
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.
