Fr. Paul Gawlowski OFM Conv.

Community Week 2021

For the first time in almost two years, the Friars of the Province were able to gather in person for our Community Week. This year’s Community Week was held from July 19th – 23rd at Serra Retreat Center in Malibu, Read More …

Rest in Peace Brother George Cherrie OFM Conv.

+Brother George Cherrie, O.F.M.Conv. (1936-2019) Brother George Edmond Cherrie, Jr., O.F.M.Conv., passed into the loving embrace of God on Easter, April 21st after a long, eventful and complete life. He was born February 27, 1936 in Ross, CA, to George, Read More …

Dedication of the New Postulant House in Vietnam

Our New Postulant House has been dedicated and completed! Thanks be to God, and your help! Here is a summary of the house: House Description  23 bedrooms with toilets and showers  1 common room  2 reading rooms Read More …

Friar Farewell at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Reno, NV

With both sadness, and celebration, the friars gathered with the faithful of St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral in Reno, NV to say goodbye and to remember and celebrate the more than 30 years of ministry to the Diocese at the Cathedral Read More …