My college experience was anything but ordinary -- and that's what makes it worth sharing. The professors, students, and the friends I made there are all a part of my family, and are all a part of the place I will always call my home: Franciscan University.

For years Franciscan offered care for the poor and downtrodden in the city. Now it appears that some are unwilling to move on.

The Franciscan Order continues its centuries old tradition of hospitality and protection to the Christian pilgrim in Palestine, providing a meeting point, a place of refuge and guide for modern travelers in the Holy Land.

These middle age groups sought to help the Church through different approaches. The monasteries at Cluny & Citeaux intended to function without external influence; Franciscan and Dominican friars based their lives on preaching with approval from Church authorities.

It's off the beaten path as far as Washington, DC tourist attractions go. Yet it's absolutely gorgeous and charges no admission. And it's a photographer's dream.

Assisi ranks among Italy's most popular tourist attractions, being right up there with the wonders of Rome or the canals of Venice. It is, in fact, the most popular religious destination in Italy, aside from Vatican City.

Reflection of a retreat with the famous Franciscan Friar named Fr. Benedict Groeschel C.F.R.

Here's what I thought of San Francisco when I visited in 2004--and the trip down there and back.

My time in studying in Gaming, Austria and traveling throughout Europe: An unforgettable and unbelievable experience.

Considered the most famous hill town, Assisi, Italy was the home of Saint Francis, known the world over for his rare blend of piety and humility. His boundless love of nature, especially animals, has endeared him to millions around the world.

Texas city makes the most of a natural resource to draw visitors from around the world.

Federal officials are concerned that Al Qaeda may be developing ties with mafia members within the United States.

Every year the radio and newspapers are filled with advertisements for haunted houses and hayrides. Get into the real SPIRIT of Halloween with these unique activities....

Cappuccinos and lattes are two separate drinks. Learning the difference between the two is simple if you remember a couple of key points.

Expressing his pessimistic opinion through satire and wit, this influential writer used one of his many controversial writings, Candide, to indirectly express his views of Enlightenment and what he believed needed reform.

Vacationers can save hundreds of dollars by not having to rent a car, and the public transportation in the city of Santa Barbara makes this really easy! Read about several popular, car-free destinations in Santa Barbara!

Olives are the largest temperate fruit crop in the world, surpassing even that of the noble grape....

At Yucandu Art studio in Webster Groves, Missouri you can recycle trash into colorful works of art.....

They call themselves van fans, vanners, van addicts, and vanaholics, and 30 years after the heyday of the vehicle they're still roving the roadways of America, according to writer Ariel Brewster.

The Costa de la Luz is located in the Cadiz province of Andalucia, Spain's southern region. This is an area rich in history and culture, old customs and traditions that blend now with the present. Discover the hidden secrets of the area!!

Travel tips for your stay in San Miguel de Allende - whether it be for business, pleasure, or forever.

Arizona is home to literally hundreds of ghost towns. Because of the weather and vandalism, many are no more than piles of rubble. This article will help the would-be ghost town seeker find the best ghost towns Southern Arizona has to offer.

A brief history of the Holy Cross Church parish in New Franken, Wisconsin and its relation to general immigration and how the frontier was developed.

They certainly don't sneak up on you.

Medical uses of yoga, neuroimaging, meditation

Who can forget a fresh faced 19 year-old Tom Cruise making his film debut in Franco Zeffirelli's ENDLESS LOVE.

Canterbury started as a Roman colony. It is most famous as Britain's place of pilgrimage after the death of Saint Thomas Becket.

The Friary and Twelve Oaks are the two top drug and alcohol rehab facilities in the northwest Florida area.

Goliad State Park offers overnight camping, day use, swimming, nature trails, and historic sites.

When I first learned that I would have a two-week fall break that coincided with my friends wedding in San Mateo, CA my first thought was road trip. There is nothing like cruising America's highways. The more distance one travels, the more distance one pu