Franciscan
noun
Fran·cis·can
fran-ˈsi-skən 
: a member of the Order of Friars Minor founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209 and dedicated especially to preaching, missions, and charities
Franciscan
adjective
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The series, organized by Franciscan Health and the Lake County Health Department, will take place every Friday — except July 4th — through August 15.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Sunday short takes *Andrea Hurley and Joe Castiglione will be among the honorees at the 39th Franciscan Life Center sports banquet and silent auction on Tuesday night at the Aqua Turf in Southington.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Up the California coast, San Franciscan D.J. Tanner (Candace Cameron Bure) also attended her own prom in the show's final season, choosing a black off-the-shoulder dress that has stood the test of time.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 24 May 2025
Following a recent shoulder surgery, Franciscan University of Steubenville commit Cooper Masso has 32 goals and 42 assists in just 10 games.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
Sunday short takes *Andrea Hurley and Joe Castiglione will be among the honorees at the 39th Franciscan Life Center sports banquet and silent auction on Tuesday night at the Aqua Turf in Southington.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Up the California coast, San Franciscan D.J. Tanner (Candace Cameron Bure) also attended her own prom in the show's final season, choosing a black off-the-shoulder dress that has stood the test of time.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 24 May 2025
Following a recent shoulder surgery, Franciscan University of Steubenville commit Cooper Masso has 32 goals and 42 assists in just 10 games.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
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“Franciscan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Franciscan. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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