Franciscans Mark 800 Years Since St. Francis’ Death

October 4, 2026 World News

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A St. Francis statue is seen on the grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville, Alabama. ‘Catholics,’ said Mother Mary Paschal, have ‘everything to gain in asking great things of St. Francis and Our Lord Himself in this year!’

Franciscan communities are celebrating their founder’s witness to poverty, conversion and devotion to Christ.

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