Friar Juan Carlos Hidalgo is a Conventual Franciscan from Costa Rica. This month he celebrated the 25^th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at the friary in Alajuela.

Last month, Conventual Franciscan Friar Michael Lasky flew from New York City to Tegucigalpa, the capital city of Honduras. Friar Michael works for Franciscans International (FI) where he fulfills the role of regional director for the Americas. FI represents Franciscans in the United Nations and works for Franciscan values within that organization and in places around the world.

Our new video takes you to Bel Air, Maryland. Conventual Franciscan Friar Matthew Foley visited Bel Air’s St. Margaret School earlier this month for Catholic Schools Week.

Conventual Franciscan Friar Maurus Hauer lives at the friary on Mount St. Francis in Indiana. He is 93 years old and has been a Franciscan since the late 1930s. Throughout all the years, his vocation has given him a very fulfilling life.