Saint Francis of Assisi’s Jubilee Year
May 8, 2026
Save the Dates: Virtual Pilgrimage to Assisi, La Verna and Greccio St. Anthony Church (St. Francis of Assisi Parish)
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Honoring 2026 Voice of Hope awardees
May 8, 2026
Father William Kraynak, Pastor and Dean of Portage county For Father William Kraynak, charity is a fruit of gratitude.
Meet Hector Gonzalez
May 8, 2026
Mentoring youth, helping the poor Hector Gonzalez volunteers for the Boy Scouts, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and
About Saint Isidore the farmer
May 8, 2026
Saint Isidore the Farmer—also known as Saint Isidore the Laborer—was an 11th-century Spanish peasant known for his sanctity, his
Cheers to three years!
May 8, 2026
The first issue of The Catholic Echo Magazine hit homes in May 2023, and I know it is cliché
His good news brings healing to heartache
April 3, 2026
Do you remember the first time you experienced pain? I was first introduced to physical pain as a little
Why do we use candles in worship?
April 3, 2026
There are few Catholic traditions more ubiquitous than the lighting of candles. From regular Sunday Mass to special occasions—like
Peace be with you
April 3, 2026
Few words in the Gospel are so familiar—and sometimes taken for granted—as Jesus’ greeting to His disciples in the
Fruited Chicken Salad
April 3, 2026
INGREDIENTS 1 can (15 ounces) pineapple chunks 4 cups cooked chicken, diced 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
The Franciscan family tree
April 3, 2026
Holy men and women influenced by Franciscan teaching In honor of the eighth centenary of Saint Francis’ death in
