“You are the light of the world. Now a light does not illumine itself, but instead it diffuses its rays and shines all around upon everything that comes into its view” – St. John of Capistrano This reminder from an ancient saint is pertinent (…)
October 2023
Every month, we share a photo from our archives! – St. Anthony’s Church in Trail, BC (…)
Franciscan Friar Stephen Ronald Gattafoni, O.F.M., son of Giuseppe and Carmen (Micielli) Gattafoni died on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, 2023; one day shy of his 90th birthday. Friar Stephen was always proud of his Italian heritage, which meant he (…)
October 4, 2023 My Dear Brother Francis, Over the past few days as time has shifted into October, I have been paying attention to how creation is preparing for the season to come. Seeing the magnificent colors of leaves, hearing the deep swoosh of (…)
