Our Lady of the Cross Parish is blessed with the presence of Franciscan Friars from the Order of Friars Minor Conventual (OFM Conv.), specifically the Our Lady of the Angels Province. The friars serve the worldwide church, not only in parishes, but also in shrines, schools, and charitable organizations. Their work includes serving as chaplains for hospitals, shelters and many other care facilities and organizations.

Their page is the place to find information and links about the order, especially information relating to Vocations.  VOCATION INFORMATION LINK

The Provincial website also includes this article about Father Stanley Sobiech, whom most of us know from his years in Holyoke:   FR.STANLEY LINK