Brady Young

The Franciscan Resource Center (FRC), a sponsored ministry of the School Sisters of St. Francis United States Province is located in West View Shopping Plaza, West View Drive in Pittsburgh, PA.  The mission of the FRC, which is rooted in Gospel living, is to journey with people in their daily… Continue Reading Where Hospitality Meets Mission: The FRC in Pittsburgh

Francis: An Oratorio is a new artistic work by composer Richard Danielpour with a libretto by Sr. Margaret Carney, OSF, created to mark the 800th anniversary of the passing of St. Francis of Assisi. This 70‑minute staged oratorio highlights pivotal moments in Francis’s life—his love of creation, his commitment to… Continue Reading Francis: An Oratorio — Project Update

A few decades ago my General Leader asked me if I would be willing to serve on a new committee for the Franciscan Federation. It was called “Freeing the Fire”.  The focus was on creative ways of sharing the Franciscan way of life.  It was a very positive experience. To this day… Continue Reading Still on the Journey: Why I Said Yes to the Federation Again

The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Frankfort (FSSH), Illinois, are celebrating “150 Years of Grace: Journeys Ventured, Hearts of Hope.” Summer marks a time for Jubilee celebrations. The FSSH sisters will celebrate sister Jubilarians on June 13. Here in Denver on June 3, the Sisters of St. Francis… Continue Reading Who Will Tell Our Story? The Work of the Franciscan Central Archive

Since the moment I stepped foot on St. Bonaventure University’s campus, I have felt connected to the Franciscan way of life. Shortly before my first year at SBU, I participated in an overnight retreat at Mt. Irenaeus in Friendship, NY, where I fell in love with the idea of communal… Continue Reading Meet Our New Team Member: Alexis Serio