Since the 13th century, Franciscan friars have been present in the Holy Land, and today they minister at shrines throughout that region. The Custos (Franciscan provincial superior), Father Francesco Patton, OFM, led a procession and celebrated Mass at Qasr al-Yahud, on the western side of the River Jordan.
POPE FRANCIS TO CONFER NEW LAY MINISTRIES FOR FIRST TIME IN ST. PETER’S BASILICA
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will confer the ministries of catechist, lector, and acolyte upon lay men and
