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The Tau, a symbol resembling the letter “T”, is a significant emblem in Franciscan spirituality. It represents St. Francis’s devotion to the cross of Christ and his call for personal conversion and living a life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Franciscans often wear the Tau Cross, sometimes with three knots symbolizing their vows, as a reminder...
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50 years later, a martyr is rememberedby Brian Wilson, News Editor Dan Brandner and Fr. Patrick McConnellat Fray Casimiro Cypher’s tomb in St. Jerome church, Gualaco, Honduras No one would have thought poorly of Michael Cypher had he chosen to stay in the United States in 1975. No one would have thought twice had...
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Sainthood cause continues on 50th anniversary of Medford native’s deathBy Catholic Herald, July 17, 2025 Fr. Casimir Cypher (franciscancommunity.org/Facebook) A Mass remembering Michael Jerome Cypher, religious name Fr. Casimir Cypher, OFM Conv., martyred in Honduras 50 years ago, will take place will take place 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 20, at Holy Rosary, Medford. Special guest...
Continue readingWhat was Father Casimir Like?
A FB post from Julio Cesar Avila Perlta referencing a book by Sister Maria Garcia O.S.F entitled "History of a Church That Has Lived Its Commitment to the Poor"...
Continue readingMissionary Michael Cypher Slain in Honduras
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Continue readingEntre la Memoria y el Olvido. 50 años de la masacre de Santa Clara y Los Horcones
Spanish documentary about the events of the Santa Clara and Los Horcones massacre, which occurred in Olancho, Honduras, in 1975. video 1:08:17...
Continue readingDocumentary of the Massacres of Talanquera, Santa Clara & Los Horcones
Spanish documentary produced by an office of the National University of Honduras about the Massacres of Talanquera, Santa Clara & Los Horcones. 55 min ...
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