Simplicity Revisited . . . again . . . and again . . .
March 10, 2013 By LJanowski Leave a Comment
An essay in today’s New York Times “Living With Less. A Lot Less” reminded me of something in my Franciscan past, and I share it today as we, in plenary council planning, consider our provincial mission, though it is larger than one province. More than 40 years ago, then Newsweek religion editor Kenneth Woodward visited [...]
Adams St. Chronicles
December 26, 2012 By Leslie Hoppe Leave a Comment
The friars at St. Bonaventure Residence have marked the first anniversary of their home on Adams Street this month. (Randy Roberts was the first to move in on December 13, 2011). The basement renovations have been completed for several months. The basement has been divided into a chapel, a small storeroom and an office for [...]
U. S. Provincials Disappoint
December 15, 2012 By Leslie Hoppe 2 Comments
With great interest and some anxiety I read the letter issued by the Ministers of the seven U.S. Provinces of the Order following their much anticipated meeting with the General Minister last week. I was disappointed since I was expecting the letter to outline a bold move, given the state of the Order and the [...]
