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unusual facts about St Francis of Assisi



Iannotta San Francesco

He and his prototype were guests there for two years; since the Capuchins are an offshoot of the Franciscan Order, he named the aircraft after the founder, St Francis of Assisi.

Michael de la Bédoyère

During these years he wrote a number of books, mainly biographies such as those of Lafayette (1932), George Washington (1935), St Francis of Assisi (1962),as well as theological works such as Christianity in the Market Place (1943).

San Francesco, Arezzo

The Basilica of San Francesco is a late Medieval church in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy, dedicated to St Francis of Assisi.


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Gerald Barbarito

Before being ordained to the priesthood, Bishop Barbarito served as a deacon at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Astoria, Queens, for one year.

Newcastle, Ontario

Newcastle has a beautiful community hall, donated by the Massey family, one public high school (Clarke), one public elementary school (Newcastle Public School), one Catholic elementary school (St. Francis of Assisi), a post office, churches, a few plazas, several small parks, six restaurants, Tim Hortons, a new recreation complex, an ice arena, fire hall, two grocery stores, professional offices, hardware stores, a marina on Lake Ontario, and a golf course (Newcastle Golf Course).

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Jebel Ali

Jebel Ali Church or Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Dubai was inaugurated in November 2001 as part of the Vicariate of Arabia, presently pastored by Bishop Paul Hinder.

St. Francis of Assisi School

Under the supervision of the La Salle Christian Brothers, St. Francis of Assisi School has grown into a leading institution in the city of Silay.

Tom Ingelsby

He spent his youth in Springfield, Delaware County, Pennsylvania and played basketball and football at St Francis of Assisi Elementary School in Springfield.