It is almost impossible to believe how far the human race has come in just the last 100 years. 

Peace and Blessings! It is my honor to write this, my first message as the new Director at Franciscan Mission Associates (FMA) and Provincial Minister at Immaculate Conception (IC) Province. Today, we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day. As you can imagine, it is a time of joy, celebration, and reflection for my Franciscan