General Delegate for JPIC ~ Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. reflects on his visit to Poland.

Category Archives: Ukraine![]() Friars and Ukrainian Refugees [“Easter Flowers In Poland”]General Delegate for JPIC ~ Friar Michael Lasky, OFM Conv. reflects on his visit to Poland. ![]() Holy Week in UkraineShared by FranciscanVoice.org & SGAM: “Even as the Ukraine endures the invasion by Russian forces, the faith and hope of young people in Lviv remain strong as they work with the Friars at the St. Anthony Shrine to keep Holy Week sacred and prepare an Easter Festival for the local community.” ![]() Shamokin Taize Evening Prayer Service
![]() Fundacja Brat SłońceSince February 24, 2022, the day Russia invaded Ukraine, the Brother Sun Foundation (Fundacja Brat Słońce), established by the Province of St. Anthony and Bl. James of Strepar in Poland (Cracow), has been raising funds for Ukraine with a drive entitled “Helping Ukraine.” ![]() Friars of UkraineFriar Mykola Orach, OFM Conv. of the Custody of the Holy Cross (Ukraine) talks about the situation in Ukraine – the aid the Conventual Franciscans have been receiving and the assistance they have been giving to those knocking on the doors of their friaries. ![]() Ukraine: Minister General Visits LvivMarch 31-April 1: Our Order’s Minister General, Friar Carlos A. TROVARELLI, OFM Conv. visited the Friary of St. Francis of Assisi in Lviv, Ukraine. ![]() Consecration of Russia and Ukraine ~ Conventual Franciscan Shrine in MackivciAs Pope Francis consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the same day was celebrated at the Conventual Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Mackivci, near Chmel’nyc’kyj in Ukraine. ![]() Reflection by Friar Jude Winkler, OFM Conv.From Franciscan Voice: “Harmęże: A Franciscan friary near Auschwitz is housing Ukrainian refugees. Friar Jude Winkler says that just as the site of evil and death can become a place of reconciliation and healing, God’s grace can help us bring good out of the bad times in our own lives.” ![]() Thank You, Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties
More photos of this event and updates from the efforts put forth by our Province Ministries throughout the East Coast of the USA, and of our confreres from other provinces around the world, can be found on our Province Facebook Page. ![]() News from the Sacro ConventoA message from the Franciscan Friars Conventual of the Sacro Convento (Assisi), who will unite with the Holy Father in prayer for peace and in the consecration and entrustment of all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, on March 25th, Solemnity of the Annunciation, at 6:30 p.m |