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This is our new home on the Web. Here you will find the latest news and information about The Secular Order of Franciscans. Please take a moment to visit the online Calendar for upcoming events and our News page for featured articles. Visitors are invited to sign up for our online mailing list for special news and announcements. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates!

US bishops release proposed new directive on nutrition, hydration

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a proposed new directive on providing nutrition and hydration for patients in a “persistent vegetative state.” The current directive reads: ...

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There's a new way for you to get help.
In an effort to make it as easy as possible for our users to get assistance as fast and as easily as possible we have started a new support website called CatholicWeb Help. This website will quickly become your number one resource...

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A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale's widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale's death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.

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32nd Sun [B] 2009

What does the story of the woman in today’s gospel account have to do with us? Let me answer that question with some modern day stories, true stories of real women living in our day.

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