800 years of stigmata of Saint Francis

1224 – 2024 – 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata.

Today, 17th of September 2024 church celebrates 800 years from the miraculous event of St. Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata. Our home, whose protectors are Saint Francis and Saint Anthony are celebrating with Franciscans this big jubilee.

“From Wounds, New Life.” – Image Painted By: Br. Jeffrey Tolentino, OFM

Our Chapel in Franciscan Boys Home, painted by the artist from Bethlehem, Tony Aoun in October 2020.