Four Franciscan friars take on Irelands toughest city

I love this order of Franciscans! They make such a difference where ever they are! ...and I'm Irish so this article especially touches my heart.

"What happens when a former US Marine becomes a Franciscan friar and then goes on to found a monastery in the toughest district of Ireland’s toughest city?

In 2007, Father Sylvester and a small group of American friars from the Bronx, N.Y., did just that ...more