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Through our love and reflection on Scripture and our ministries of service, we continue to follow St. Anthony’s call. As a Companion of St. Anthony, you are truly part of a community striving for the common good and jointly praying daily for the work and ministry of Franciscans around the world.

 

Seeking the intercession of St. Anthony, Franciscan Friars Conventual and Companions accompany one another on their spiritual journeys. This companionship is an integral part of the Franciscan community, and as a Companion of St. Anthony, you are truly part of a community striving for common good.

Latest News From the Friars

Friars and dedicated lay staff minister to the poor and marginalized, teach and evangelize, offer spiritual direction and counseling, and operate historic sites up along the East Coast of the U.S. The St. Anthony Companion keeps our community up-to-date on this important work.

Visit Our Shrine

The home of the Companions of St. Anthony is the Shrine of St. Anthony, located in scenic Howard County, Maryland. The chapel and first-class relic are open daily. The Shrine also hosts a number of events (many are livestreamed) for our community. Daily Mass intentions every Tuesday at the Shrine are for Companions.

Franciscan Soy Candles

Hand-crafted, wood-wick soy candles are made in The Shrine of St. Anthony. Br. Brian Newbigging has been creating a variety of themed candles to enhance prayerful spaces for years. Candles are available for delivery.

Ninth Station

Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time

This fall of Jesus was agony to me. Not only had he fallen on the rocky ground again, but now he was almost at the top of the hill of crucifixion. The soldiers screamed at him and abused him, almost dragging him the last few steps. My heart pounded as I imagined what they would do to him next. But, I knew this had to be, so climbed the hill silently behind him.

My loving Jesus, I know that many times I have offered my hand to help people but when it became inconvenient or painful to me I left them, making excuses for myself. Help me, Lord, to be like your mother, Mary, and never take my supporting hand away from those who need it.

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Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time This fall of Jesus was agony to me. Not only had he fallen on the rocky ground again, but now he was almost at the top of the hill of crucifixion. The soldiers screamed at him and abused him, almost dragging him the last few steps. My heart pounded as I imagined what they would do to him

Stations of the Cross 09

Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time This fall of Jesus was agony to me. Not only had he fallen on the rocky ground again, but now he was almost at the top of the hill of crucifixion. The soldiers screamed at him and abused him, almost dragging him the last few steps. My heart pounded as I imagined what they would do to him

Contact Us

Let’s Connect The Companions of St. Anthony are headquartered at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD. The Shrine is privileged to house a major relic of St. Anthony, given as a gift to the Our Lady of Angels Province from our confreres in Padua, Italy. The relic is housed in the public chapel at the Shrine, which is open to the public daily for prayers and reflection. 

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ABOUT THE COMPANIONS OF ST. ANTHONY:

The Companions of St. Anthony is a ministry of the Our Lady of the Angels Province of Franciscan Friars Conventual. Our mission is to support the Friars in their ministry of serving the people of God in all walks of life. We strive to feed people (you) with our Catholic faith as well as opportunities to join in the mission of the Friars. Our devotion to St. Anthony is strong and lively! St. Anthony inspires us to live holy lives through the way we pray and the way we serve our brothers and sisters in the Lord. Above all, our love for Jesus Christ is first and the center of our lives and is the driving force of our ministry! Together we give glory to God through living the values which were so dear to St. Anthony: Love for the Eucharist; knowledge of Scripture; reconciliation and penance as part of the Christian journey; prayer; devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, fasting for Jesus; and opportunities for Christian almsgiving! Contact Us Come and Visit Us!

With a gift to the Companions of St. Anthony, you support the ministry of the friars as they work around the world to evangelize and bring vital resources to the poor and marginalized. The Franciscan Friars Conventual bring the spirit of St. Francis everywhere they minister. A financial contribution to Companions of St. Anthony helps the friars maintain the strong levels of ministry that we've provided to the Church for more than 150 years. 

Ministries Companions support include:

- Parishes under the custody of Franciscan Friars Conventual

- Franciscan High Schools and scholarships for students

- Soup kitchens providing nutritious meals to those in need

- Holy and historic sites with social justice programming

- Farms growing organic produce to be given to those in need

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Ed Stong (pictured right) and Minister Provincial Fr. Michael Heine, OFM Conv.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration of our unique giving opportunities! Every donation made to the Companions supports the work of the friars serving in 19 (arch)diocese of the United States and other countries around the world. I know from my daily chats with friars, they you are always in their prayers. 

There are many other ways you can contribute to the Companions, that may also benefit your tax filings. 

Putting us in your Will – this will help future generations know and love Christ the way you do!  To help us serve in 82 schools, parishes, soup kitchens and ministries in America, simply make or update your Will: “I give or assign X dollars (or X% of my estate) to Companions of St. Anthony, a Catholic 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Ellicott City, MD, EIN#: 52-1800887.”

Gifting or Naming us as Beneficiary of your Stocks, Property, IRA Distributions, or Life Insurance – often it is better for you to directly gift us these to save on your taxes!  If stock, here are the DTC instructions to give to your stockbroker for transfer: DTCC #0015 / Morgan Stanley, Account #550-084278-063, Account Name: OR OF FR MI CO ST AN OF PA PR USA I.

Please contact me, Ed Stong, Director of Development for Vocations, Evangelization & Missions at ed.stong@olaprovince.org or 1-844-782-6846 to discuss ways to help, or to arrange a visit and tour of our beautiful Shrine. God bless you!

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A Letter from Friar Gary Johnson, OFM Conv.

A Letter from Friar Gary Johnson, OFM Conv.

Dear Companion of St. Anthony, I know that we are all familiar with praying for the intercession of our patron saints. Thousands come to our Shrine of St. Anthony and reach out to our Companions ministry requesting prayers each month. In addition to praying for intercession, Sr. Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, suggested another way that saints can be involved in our lives: “cheering us on.” Isn’t

A Letter from Friar Gary Johnson, OFM Conv.

A Letter from Friar Gary Johnson, OFM Conv.

Dear Companion of St. Anthony, As we reach the mid-point of our Lenten journey, I feel inspired to share with you a quote from Pope Francis.  A number of years ago he said the following words during a talk he gave to priests of the nation of Colombia: “Knowing Jesus is the best gift any person can receive; that we have encountered him is the

Homily on Sunday, April 17th 2022

Easter Sunday Homily on Sunday, April 17th 2022 This homily was given Fr. Tom. Alleluia! Let us rejoice because Jesus is truly Risen! Rejoice for all to hear!