It’s been more than six months since an alleged arsonist set fire to the St. Francis Hotel, and the razed the once historic building. The husk of the burned-out eyesore still remains on Main Street.

The St. Francis Foundation of Santa Barbara officially sold its property to the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, creating an established home for the local nonprofit devoted to supporting families ...

On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possible. On ...

St. Edmond High School graduates toss their caps into the air after the ceremony. Two-by-two, the members of the St. Edmond Catholic School Class of 2025 entered the school’s gym Sunday through ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The St. Francis and Teddy Bear Cancer Foundations announced a joint partnership dedicated to supporting families affected by pediatric cancer. Below is a press release ...

When I first saw Giotto’s fresco cycle “The Legend of St. Francis” in the upper church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi—a small Italian town two hours from Rome by train—I ...

Francis A. Desmares Elementary School is a public school located in Flemington, NJ, which is in a fringe rural setting. The student population of Francis A. Desmares Elementary School is 421 and ...

Newton-Ransom School is a public school located in Clarks Summit, PA, which is in a fringe rural setting. The student population of Newton-Ransom School is 196 and the school serves K-4.

Chris Packham with his portrait, which it is said depicts him as “a living saint”, in the Fitzrovia Chapel - Richard Ansett/Radio Times ...

starting with his name — taken in part from St. Francis of Assisi, who was tasked by God himself to “rebuild my church.” The reforms most urgently needed when Francis assumed the papacy were ...