Windber Church of the Brethren, 500 19th St, Windber, PA 15963, US

The Franciscans of Saint Bonaventure Province, founded in 1939, are a part of the worldwide Franciscan Order established by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209. Rooted in the Catholic faith, the friars embody the values of simplicity, love for the Eucharist, and devotion to the Virgin Mary. They live their 800-year tradition of Gospel fraternity and deep love for the Church, following the example of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a confrere who became a Martyr of Charity in Auschwitz. The Conventual Franciscan friars are dedicated to a life of fraternity, simplicity, prayer and penance, love of the Eucharist, and devotion to Mary. Their mission is to proclaim the compassionate Christ, build worship communities for the marginalized and poor, and honor the God of creation by reverencing all beings and the earth. With a rich history of preaching, education, charity administration, and advocacy for social justice, the friars continue to serve as missionaries and martyrs, spreading the faith far and wide.Generated from the website