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50th anniversary of the founding of Mount Saint Francis Hermitage (USA)
On September 14, 2024, Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the 50th anniversary of the founding of Mount Saint Francis Hermitage in 1974 was celebrated in a special way. The Franciscans of the Immaculate, who have resided at the Mount since 1998, were blessed...
Two New Novices – FFI USA Delegation (September 12, 2024 – Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary)
On September 12, 2024, the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary, the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate American Delegation celebrated the investiture of two new novices this year in the friary of Mount St. Francis (NY): Bro. Joshua Quade, who take the new religious...
Ordinations 2024
Easter Greetings 2024 by Fr. Immacolato M. Acquali Minister General of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
“Surrexit Dominus de sepulcro qui pro nobis pependit in ligno” “The Lord is risen from the tomb, who for our sakes hung upon the Cross” Hallelujah! The Easter proclamation resounds festively: Christ is risen, is truly risen! He who “suffered under Pontius Pilate, was...
Heartful Thanks Father Antonio!
He passed away this morning at 7:45 a.m., Fr. Antonio M. Santoro. He had been hospitalized for a few days in a palliative care home in Foggia. His last assignment was as Rector of the shrine Notre Dame des Anges in Pignans and former Father Guardian of the adjoining Marian House in France. A historical and eminent figure of the Institute, he can be considered the father of the Marian Publishing House and the founder of the mission in Bénin.
Silver Jubilee to the Priesthood for four of our FI Filipino priests.
For World Day of Consecrated Life, four of our confreres Franciscan of the Immaculate celebrated their 25th anniversary of priestly ordination. P. Jose Maria Adan, P. Mark M. Dalaygon, P. Aloysius M. Rosales & P. Angelo Michele M. Guarin
