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Friar led and sponsored ministries support vocations, provide for the poor and marginalized, and evangelize communities.
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St. Anthony Angels ensure the hope that is found in Jesus Christ is realized in the lives of people around the world.
A Note from Our Spiritual Guardian
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Being in conversation comes to mind for me when I reflect on the word "Companion."
Growing up, one of my favorite sayings of my Dad as we gathered around the supper table, or at a family gathering, was, “it’s nice being together and being able to break a little bread.” You may or may not be aware that this reflects what the word “companion” actual means: “one with whom I share bread.”
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Franciscan Friars Conventual of Our Lady of the Angels Province
The Franciscan Friars Conventual are one of the three branches of the First Order of St. Francis that includes thousands of priests and brothers who are all commonly called friars. The Our Lady of the Angels Province serves parishes and communities in 19 (arch)dioceses in the Eastern U.S. and missions around the world.
Companions pray for and support the work of friar led and sponsored ministries that promote vocations, support the elderly, serve the poor and marginalized, and evangelize in communities around the world.
The Companions of St. Anthony are headquartered at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD. The Shrine is privileged to house a first-class 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.
St. Anthony Angels are among our most committed supporters, providing monthly gifts to the Companions of St. Anthony. Intentions of the Angels are remembered monthly at Mass at the tomb of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy.
To learn more about tax-wise giving or updating your Will to include the Companions, please be in touch. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of these unique giving opportunities.
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Encountering Christ
From the beginning, Sts. Francis and Clare recognized that young people are especially open to encounter, transformation, and courageous change. Both heard Christ’s call to a Gospel life when young.
Plating the Future
In March 2021, the Franciscan Center of Baltimore started a culinary training program for clients. This past fall, the Center celebrated its 14th class of graduates from the program.
New Friary in Gulu
The foundations of a new Franciscan friary in Gulu, Uganda have been laid, paving the way for a larger community of friars to minister in the missionary outpost of the Franciscan Friars Conventual.
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Compassion toward our neighbors ought to be threefold: if they sin against us, we ought to forgive them. If they stray from the path of moral integrity and truth, we should instruct them. if they are in need, we must help them.