Our fraternity held a retreat last October 7-9, 2022 at the Washington Retreat House. It was an important gathering for many reasons. After a long period of Zoom meetings we were eager to be back together in person. We had … Continue reading
Impressions at the ‘Q’ in Phoenix, AZ
By Jessica Cabness, OFS (Candidate) Jessica, Patrick, Laura and Sandy at the ‘Q’ – the 20th Quinquennial Congress of the Secular Franciscan Order – USA, Phoenix, AZ, August 2022. Upon receiving the most recent TAU-USA Newsletter (Fall 2022, Issue 107), … Continue reading
Fraternity Members in Solidarity Against Gun Violence
St. Anthony of Nagasaki Fraternity members pose with the fraternity banner at the March for Our Lives in Washington DC. From left to right, Jon Strickland OFS, Anne-Marie Miller OFS, John Cusick OFS, Bill Tubbs OFS, Kristen Doherty OFS and … Continue reading
A New Council for St. Anthony of Nagasaki
St. Anthony of Nagasaki Fraternity’s New Council. From left to right: Minister, Lenny Garcia OFS; Vice-Minister, Sandy Oleksy-Ojikutu OFS; Secretary, Laura Rainey OFS; Treasurer, Bill Hunt OFS; Formation Director, Bob Miller OFS; Councilor, John Cusick OFS; Councilor, Pat George OFS. … Continue reading
A Homily for the Transitus
by Robert Miller, OFS Francis has his hands on our heads. We sit beside his deathbed, and he has his hands on our heads in blessing. Multiple versions of Francis’ passing have come down to us, and although they disagree … Continue reading