This Franciscan Monastery has operated continually for almost 700 years. In 1667, an incredibly destructive earthquake almost brought down the entire complex; all that remained was the church portal.

Almost all of them were run by the Church. Many were monastery infirmaries, eg Tintern, Valle Crucis and Strata Florida, or other religious houses, eg the Franciscan friaries in Cardiff and Bangor.

Sixteen Spanish nuns have announced they are breaking from the Catholic Church and instead placing ... The 16 Poor Clare ...

All operations within the friary will be shuttered at the end of June, 2017. News of The Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province is provided here. One would think that this Medina sandstone ...

An active monastery, St. Anthony's serves as a popular ... And visitors are welcome to stay overnight in St. Anthony's Franciscan Guest House next door. Art fans can find a collection stunning ...