Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
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Franciscan friar gets 6 months in jail for blocking New York abortion clinic entrance
Father Fidelis Moscinski, CFR, was given the maximum penalty for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. Read more
Priest found guilty of blocking entrance to abortion clinic, faces prison time
“The defendant attempted to prevent women from accessing their legal right to vital reproductive and pregnancy services,” United States Attorney... Read more
Pre-March for Life rally to feature Mass and performances by Brother Isaiah and other Catholic artists
The Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus will be hosting an all-new "Life Fest” rally on the morning... Read more
Charges dropped against ‘Red Rose Rescue’ priest who counsels women against abortion
Father Fidelis Moscinski, CFR, and three other pro-life advocates faced charges of trespassing at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Trenton. Read more
The little-known connection between hoops and holiness
The start of basketball season always coincides with Thanksgiving, lending a proper season to be grateful for the American-born sport. Read more
Recent target of NY pro-abortion protests speaks out
After pro-abortion protesters obstructed a July 10 pro-life rosary procession in Brooklyn, a priest leading the procession compared it to... Read more
‘It’s a beautiful thing’: Meet the friars feeding the hungry during the pandemic
In London, England, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal are continuing to feed the hungry despite the challenges of the... Read more
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal co-founder among Chicago’s new auxiliary bishops
Pope Francis Friday appointed three auxiliary bishops to the Archdiocese of Chicago, including one of the founders of the religious... Read more
New York friar’s new album says life is a pilgrimage made 'poco a poco'
Musical inspiration can come from unexpected places - like a Franciscan friar’s struggle to learn Spanish. Read more
Founding member of CFRs and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli dies at age 75
Franciscan friar and EWTN host Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR, passed away on the morning of Dec. 13, his community has... Read more
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal granted pontifical recognition
Pope Francis has officially recognized the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal as a religious institute of pontifical right, the order... Read more
These twin friars are taking it to the streets - and your TV - to save souls
It’s a good thing Brother Angelus wears glasses, otherwise it would be really hard to tell him apart from Brother... Read more
