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Visit a Nativity scene in Franciscan church, receive an indulgence

Eight hundred years ago, St. Francis of Assisi created the first Nativity scene in a cave in Greccio, Italy, gathering animals and people from the town to reenact the birth of Christ.

Franciscan communities gather to commemorate St. Francis’ death

On the evening of Oct. 3, women and men from Franciscan religious communities across the Archdiocese of Chicago gathered at St. Ita Church, 5500 N. Broadway, in Mary, Mother of God Parish to commemorate the Transitus, an 800-year-old service to commemorate the passing of St. Francis of Assisi into eternal life.

All hands on deck: Franciscan idea can expand church leadership pool

For St. Francis of Assisi, following Christ meant imitating his humility and forsaking riches, power and status; the men who call themselves Franciscans today believe they are called to embrace the same attitudes, including in their governance.

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