St Francis of Assisi: From The Letter to the Entire Order
Let everyone be struck with fear, let the whole world tremble, and let the heavens exult when Christ, the Son of the living God, is present on the altar in the hands of a priest!
From the Friars: Thirst in the Desert
As we enter the desert this Lent, may we seek the only water that will satisfy our thirst forever.
Boletín en Español – Marzo 8, 2026
Notas de los Frailes: Sed en el Desierto Mi entrenador de baloncesto del instituto era de la vieja escuela. Nadie podía usar zapatos que no fueran unos Converse All Star Chuck Taylor blancos de caña alta, conocidos cariñosamente como “Chuck’s“, y nadie podía beber agua durante los entrenamientos. Después de dos horas y media de…
Easter Flowers Envelopes 2026
Remember the Easter Flowers donation.
Mass Intentions for the Week of March 7th to March 15th
Mass intentions for the week.
Catholic Appeal 2026
Each of us is responsible not only for the well being of our Shrine, but also for the well being of the Church throughout our Archdiocese.
Thank-you from St Rita Sodality
Thank you! St Rita Sodality thanks to everyone who participated with your donations.
Solemnity of St. Joseph
On Thursday, March 19th, we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph.
From the Second Life of St. Francis by Thomas of Celano
Though the leper caused him no small disgust and horror…
From the Friars: Shoveling, Sisyphus, and Salvation
Scoop. Shovel. Salt. Repeat. It seems endless: all this snow-shoveling.