There is a profound and permanent connection between Franciscans and Slavonski Brod (formerly known as Brod na Savi). It has lasted for centuries, as Franciscans were present in the town even during the Turkish occupation. They were the first town pastors after its independence from the Turks in 1691 and are present today with churches, monasteries, and the Franciscan High School, which opened ...

All of these centuries-old records contain enormous treasures, and the modern medicine is increasingly searching for the sources of natural remedies. The Franciscans should be credited for carefully collecting the methods folk treatment and passed them on to future generations. In the words of Br. Marko Karamatić: "The fact that the Friars were engaged in healthcare, that they became the first ...

The study examines the relations of Keszthely, Lackfi-family and local Franciscan church trough revision written sources. It emphasizes, that monks had appeared in Keszthely at least one decade before baron family got hold village, which means, Lackfis weren’t founders cloister, as it’s considered by tradition. Analysing 1368 papal mandate, arranged conflict vicar Franciscans, it draws attentio...

normally do not write about my Franciscan community in Health Progress, but this month I am making an exception. I would like to describe a situation that occurred early last fall — a young member of my community made his final profession of vows as a Franciscan. This is always a big event for Franciscans, and dozens of members from around my Midwest Province attended the ceremony. It is usuall...