If he hadn’t answered the call to Franciscan vocation, John Boissy, OFM, probably would’ve chased his God-given gift by opening a woodworking shop. Despite no formal training, transforming wood into furniture and household furnishings

I hope you are enjoying the autumn season! It can only mean that Thanksgiving Day is almost here, so I’d like to share a beautiful story that captures the essence of gratitude and being thankful.

The IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows individuals age 70.5 or older to give the Franciscans up to $100,000 annually from a qualifying IRA. A QCD may count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) and reduce taxable income.