Franciscan Brothers of Peace

10/02/2026

Brother Pio first met the Franciscan Brothers of Peace at a charismatic Catholic conference in New Orleans in the Superdome in 1987. Brother Paschal said his journey to the brothers began with a song…

09/24/2026

Watch films that honor every human life, including yours!
Film festival day with MN Alliance for Ethical Healthcare:

Featuring powerful, award-winning films and true stories that explore human dignity, and what it means to provide real care at end of life.

09/23/2026

Today, as the Franciscan Brothers of Peace, we celebrate the feast of St. Padre Pio.

St. Padre Pio reminds us that holiness is found in a life centered on Jesus Christ.

What many people do not know is the sacrifice that surrounded his vocation. Padre Pio’s father, Grazio, traveled to the United States to find work, including working as a laborer on a farm in Pennsylvania. He sent money back home so that his son could continue his studies and pursue his Franciscan vocation. Behind Padre Pio’s vocation was the quiet sacrifice of his family.

Today is also a special day for our community because our own Brother Pio is named after this great Franciscan saint.

St. Padre Pio, pray for Brother Pio and for all of us!

09/18/2026

Today is the feast day of St. Joseph of Cupertino, a Franciscan friar known especially for his simplicity, humility, deep prayer, and extraordinary experiences of levitation—earning him the nickname “the Flying Friar.”

St. Joseph of Cupertino also has a special connection to our community because he is the saint from whom our Brother Joseph received his religious name.

The story of how Brother Joseph received his name is an interesting one. Brother Paul, who was the superior of our community at the time, was visiting Assisi, Italy, and staying with the Conventual Franciscan Friars. During his stay, he had the privilege of staying in the room associated with St. Joseph of Cupertino.

While there, Brother Paul made a decision. In our community, it has been a tradition for the superior to choose the religious name of the next brother. Brother Paul decided that whoever the next brother to enter the community would be, he would receive the name Joseph, after St. Joseph of Cupertino.

That next brother was our Brother Joseph.

And so today, as we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph of Cupertino, we also remember the beautiful story behind Brother Joseph’s name and pray in a special way for him.

St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us

09/18/2026

09/14/2026

Events for the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' passing: Sunday October 4th - come join us!

08/30/2026

Update: we have moved our Food Shelf days to the "2nd & 4th Mondays". spread the good word

(Next food shelf date is Sep. 14th)

08/04/2026

We are about to commemorate the 8th Centenary since the poor man of Assisi went to God. St Francis, pray for us to mirror Jesus more like you! Find a prayer service near you. Or come to this one: https://brothersofpeace.org/news-events/392-transitus-2026

08/03/2026

Pilgrimage opportunity. September 26, 11:30am

We will meet at the Queen of Peace Friary and walk to Corpus Christi Catholic Church, making stops along way for peaceful prayer, personal ref
lection, and joyful fellowship. Refreshments will
be served at Corpus Christi!

The QR code takes you to the event website that has additional details and registration: https://churchofcorpuschristi.org/corpus-christi-way-pilgrimage