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At a solemn Transitus liturgy in Denver, hundreds marked the anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death by retracing his final journey — and reflecting on his enduring call to simply follow Jesus. Hundreds celebrated the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death through the Transitus, a special Franciscan prayer service, Mass, Adoration, Night Prayer and Blessings of Animals. (Photo by Christina Antus/Denver Catholic) It was a cool, somb

Saint Francis in Ecstasy by Jusepe de Ribera, c. 1639. (Photo: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons) Everyone's favorite Gospel-preaching, animal-loving, creation-protecting saint's feast day is coming up quickly! This year's Feast of St. Francis of Assisi takes on special meaning as the Church commemorates the 800th anniversary of his death and reflects on his legacy. We're in the midst of a Jubilee of St. Francis, too, which means there are special graces and plenary indulge

Four men took temporary vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience at St. Jude’s Parish in Lakewood July 23. These vows are for three years...