Sister M. Karolyn Nunes, FSGM
Janice Lane Palko
February 24, 2025
Sister M. Karolyn took the name “Mary Karolyn” to reflect her admiration of and devotion to Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II.
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Michael Blackburn, OFM
Janice Lane Palko
October 26, 2023
Though known for establishing the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola initially found inspiration for conversion in the life of St. Francis of Assisi while recovering from a debilitating leg injury.
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Father Phil Ley, OFM Conv
Patricia Mish
September 22, 2023
San Antonio may be a half a world away from Assisi, but Father Phil Ley guesses that St. Francis would have found himself at home at a shelter that welcomes immigrants with no place else to go.
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Sister Vickie Griner, OSC
Daniel Imwalle
June 23, 2023
The promise of pursuing a fulfilling career and the satisfaction of advancing in one’s profession is certainly not an uncommon aspiration.
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John Young
Emily Putzke
April 11, 2023
“St. Francis went out of his comfort zone and physically suffered for the sake of the Gospel; I take a lot of inspiration from his example,” John Young says.
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Vincent Petersen, OFM Conv
Daniel Imwalle
March 24, 2023
Father Vincent Petersen, OFM Conv, a connection with the natural world was there from the start.
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Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak, OSF
Janice Lane Palko
February 19, 2023
Sister Jane Mary has been spreading joy for more than six decades through her service and art.
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