St. Francis Parish has been lauded for its welcoming atmosphere, and we strive to enhance further that experience for all who come to our campus. You may have noticed some improvements to the facilities at…
Gubbio and Flat Francis traveled with Marisa Ferrara, our parish’s Elementary Formation and First Sacraments Coordinator, and students from the University of Dayton in Ohio in mid-October to Italy. Flat Francis says, “We embarked on…
When many parishioners think about the priests in their parish, they often have only a superficial view of them. They see them in their ‘day jobs’ and ‘Sunday best,’ but what do they know about…
Are you looking to experience the love of God to be healed and to heal others through the power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to be inspired as a Catholic to use your…
The Roberts family has been here since St. Francis of Assisi Parish began. They were active in the Church as a family and remain stalwart community members. When founded in 1983, the parish was an…
St. Francis of Assisi Parish has many councils that serve as resources and advisors to the parish leadership. They exist to assist our Pastor, the TFS Principal, the Preschool Director, and the Justice and Peace…
by MaryLou Holloway
We started the season with a collection of clothing, shoes hats and toiletries in April. The people of St Francis of Assis were incredibly generous and we had 3 very large overflowing cart…
Everyone knows Father Jim. If they don’t, he will leave an impression soon after the first time they meet him or see him say mass. As those who work closely with him say, “Father Jim's…
Monsignor Michael Clay came to St. Francis Parish at a uniquely challenging time. The Friars had chosen to withdraw in December of 2019, effective in the summer of 2020, and Bishop Zarama assigned Monsignor Clay…
Parents of small children can sometimes find it challenging to keep their children busy and engaged during Mass. Parents want their children to be immersed with them in the faith at an early age, but…