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Franciscan MinistryFriar Ministers to Vietnamese in South Carolina
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Friar Ministers to Vietnamese in South Carolina

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Friar Ministers to Vietnamese in South Carolina

The late Tony Bennett sang about a city by the bay where “the morning fog may chill the air.” For San Francisco lovers, the image is a romantic one. But the morning chill means something different for those who live on the streets of the Tenderloin District. That’s where Brother Andrew Dinegar, OFM, comes in. He will frequently provide blankets, offering those most desperate a respite from the cold, as well as coffee and

By The Franciscan Friars|2025-02-26T21:03:25-05:00July 31st, 2024|Franciscan Faces, Franciscan Ministry|Comments Off

Franciscan FacesFriar Nurtures Catholic Student Life at California Campus Parish
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Friar Nurtures Catholic Student Life at California Campus Parish

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Friar Nurtures Catholic Student Life at California Campus Parish

The aroma of baked butter pervades the friary at the Parish of Santa Clara de Assisi in Carolina, Puerto Rico. For chef and Bro. Eddie Caro, OFM, it is a way to spread joy. “Nobody is unhappy with a sweet treat,” he says. Bro. Eddie first learned to bake at home from his mother. Now he has extended his craft as an integral part of his Franciscan ministry, educating himself in the ways of producing delicious pastry.

By The Franciscan Friars|2025-02-26T21:11:13-05:00July 3rd, 2024|Franciscan Faces|Comments Off

Franciscan FacesYou Can Smell the Aroma of this Friar’s Craft
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You Can Smell the Aroma of this Friar’s Craft

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You Can Smell the Aroma of this Friar’s Craft

The aroma of baked butter pervades the friary at the Parish of Santa Clara de Assisi in Carolina, Puerto Rico. For chef and Bro. Eddie Caro, OFM, it is a way to spread joy. “Nobody is unhappy with a sweet treat,” he says. Bro. Eddie first learned to bake at home from his mother. Now he has extended his craft as an integral part of his Franciscan ministry, educating himself in the ways of producing delicious pastry.

By The Franciscan Friars|2025-02-26T21:11:13-05:00June 5th, 2024|Franciscan Faces|Comments Off

Franciscan FacesVocations Director Sees Social Media as Tool to Attract New Friars
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Vocations Director Sees Social Media as Tool to Attract New Friars

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Vocations Director Sees Social Media as Tool to Attract New Friars

When St. Francis of Assisi looked for followers, he found them among his friends. Centuries later, the Franciscan vocations still hear the invitation, but are more likely to do so via social media. It’s up to Fr. Greg Plata, OFM, vocations director for the nationwide Our Lady of Guadalupe Province, to respond with a touch of gratitude.

By The Franciscan Friars|2025-02-26T21:11:13-05:00May 13th, 2024|Franciscan Faces|Comments Off

Franciscan FacesEarth to Jacek… Thank You
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Earth to Jacek… Thank You

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