The declaration of this year as the "Year of the Priests" by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI comes in an appropriate period in the Church where the faithful are invited to pray for the priests of the world. Being consistent with one of the themes of the Pope's pontificate, namely, the important rol...
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By Fr. Martin M. Fonte, FI Returning back to the Philippines after thirteen years being assigned in our foundation in the United States is certainly a big challenge:
ROME, (Italy). On January 2009, Fr. Stefano Manelli, founder and Minister General of the Franciscans of the Immaculate visited the three mission territories of the Franciscans of the Immaculate in Africa: Cameroon, Nigeria and Benin. The following is the first part of the chronicle of an inspiring ...
by Fr. Vincent Amores, FI It is almost a year now since our community was formed to give presence to our Institute in the Archdiocese of Trivandrum. Since the beginning, we have received the kind support
by Benedetta Pietravica Tarquinia, (ROMA). It was a celebration in Paradise which took place in the Romanesque Church of St. Francis in Tarquinia, Rome last March 25, 2009. It was the sacerdotal ordination of five priests
The declaration of this year as the "Year of the Priests" by His Holiness Pope...
by Fr. Martin M. Fonte, FI One of the great dreams of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe was...
By Linda Andrade Rodrigues NEW BEDFORD — The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate,...
The following article is a continuation of the account of Fr. Stefano Manelli's visit...
It has been a hallmark of our American foundation to promote the cause of the Immaculate...
The fundamental reason for a special Year for Priests is " to deepen the commitment...
Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the eve of his Passion, during the Passover...
Says Prayer Is Foundation for Missionary Work Rome (Agenzia Fides) – On May...
Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop of Dar-es-Salaam and president of the Symposium...
Calls Notre Dame's Honor of Obama the Greatest Scandal WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 8,...
What will this child become? (Vigil) Jer 1:4-10; 1Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17; (Day)...
Its origin From the writings of St. Gregory the Great (540-604), we know that St....
Readings: Jonah 3:1-5,10; Psalm 24; 1Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 THEME OF...
Readings: 1Samuel 3:3-10, 19; Psalm 39; 1Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20; John 1:35-42 THEME...
Readings: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; Galatians 5:16-25; John 15:26-27, 16:12-15 THEME...
The following texts are collection of thoughts and insights on total consecration...
by Fr. William Most Today one hears at times that it is not possible or correct...
Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. St. Maximillian was born in the Poland in 1894 and baptized...
The name Saint Francis of Assisi reminds most people of a cute lawn figure surrounded...
“We are now on the second page of our Order’s history; it is beginning now. In...
We have been receiving from our missionaries requests to make known to the public the needs of our missions especially in the third world. If you have some spare resources in between your electric and phone bills, please remember those who do not even have the basic necessities. Visit our project page. 
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Listen to the complete series of talks by Archbishop Fulton Sheen from his popular TV program "Life is Worth Living". 
The inspiration behind the making of this site for the mission comes from Our Lady and concern for the missions... 
Visit the recent updates of the friaries and houses in the missions of the Franciscans of the Immaculate in the world... 
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