Our Franciscan Values Lead Us into the Future
October 13, 2026
Change can be unsettling. It can challenge what we know and leave us wondering what comes next. Yet change also invites us to return to the values that ground us....
Change can be unsettling. It can challenge what we know and leave us wondering what comes next. Yet change also invites us to return to the values that ground us....
When people walk into St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM), they sometimes have a surprising reaction. They’re expecting an older building that’s a bit run-down, reflecting the challenges of the neighborhood where it’s located. ...
Today's announcement by the City of Cincinnati reflects an exciting opportunity to strengthen how Saint Francis Seraph Ministries serves our community. As we explore the possibilities ahead – including the proposed Center of Care and other options – our commitment remains unchanged: to nourish and nurture those in need with dignity, compassion, and respect. ...
Lynn Jones spent 35 years as a teacher for Mount Healthy City Schools. Now in retirement, she’s the one doing the learning as a weekly volunteer in St. Francis Seraph Ministries’ Mother Teresa of Calcutta Dining Room....
When Dan Berus isn’t serving guests at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM), you’re likely to find him tinkering on projects around his home. A self-described “DIY guy,” Dan loves the satisfaction that comes from choosing the right tools to create something great. ...
For decades, Ray Kemble built a career as a photographer, journalist, and public relations professional. “I’m a word guy,” he says. Today, though words aren’t his job anymore, they remain at the heart of the connections he makes with guests at St. Francis Seraph Ministries’ (SFSM) breakfast service....
After 27 years in nonprofit work, Kasey Fischesser found herself asking a simple but important question: Where can I make the biggest difference close to home? The answer led her to become the new Development Director at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM)....
During the coldest days of winter, St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM) offers a warm welcome and a safe place for neighbors to take refuge from the snowy, icy streets....
No two days are alike for Brother Brian Menezes, OFM, chaplain at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM). One moment, he’s checking in with staff members and volunteers; the next, he’s assisting the guests we serve with vital resources related to physical attire, health, and a place to stay. The Franciscan friar goes where he’s needed,...
A clear thread runs between Matt Klooster’s paintings and his volunteer work at St. Francis Seraph Ministries (SFSM): focusing on God’s creations that otherwise might go unnoticed or passed by. ...