Francis Fest is a hallmark of the St. Francis of Assisi community, but it wasn’t always in its current form. “When we first started this parish, Father English, if you remember, had the house across…
We continue to celebrate the 800th anniversary of many aspects of the life of Saint Francis here at the parish. Articles on when Francis received the wounds of Christ, or stigmata, and his creation of…
“Spiritual direction,” says Nancy Jones, an Ignatian-trained spiritual director, “is a special time set aside to meet with another person who treasures their devotion to God, wants to nourish their relationship with Jesus, and is…
Do you know what organization was founded on the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut, and a group…
Have you ever eaten at a food truck? If you are in your mid-20s to upper 30s, you probably have. More than 60% of that age cohort has taken advantage of the availability and relatively…
The St. Francis Preschool will begin its 34th year of service to the parents of St. Francis of Assisi parish in September, 34 years of providing foundational education in the faith. It all started with…
“Whenever you are there for another person, a closeness is created. Person-to-person relationships have been scientifically proven to improve the physical, mental, and spiritual health of both people,” says Nancy Falanga, one of the ministry…
The election of a new Pope is always a moment of unique focus and nervous excitement for Catholics and many others worldwide. The Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion…
The 2025 8th-grade graduating class is a remarkable group of kind, intelligent, and ambitious young students.
“They've shown compassion, curiosity, and determination throughout their years at The Franciscan School, especially over the past year,” shares 8th-grade…
Passage Home is a non-profit organization in Wake County that assists youth, individuals, families, and veterans achieve self-sufficiency to break the multi-generational cycle of poverty. They offer housing and support services to include workforce development,…
