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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Podiatrists Cynthia Grundy and Dominik Meyer are now part of the Franciscan Physician Network and are accepting patients in Valparaiso, according to a release.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Constellation’s sale of its brands to the Wine Group, which was finalized in early June, is not a first for the company; in 2021, Constellation sold E & J Gallo 30 labels, including Mark West, Clos du Bois, Franciscan, and Nobilo.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
The series, organized by Franciscan Health and the Lake County Health Department, will take place every Friday — except July 4th — through August 15.
—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
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Constellation’s sale of its brands to the Wine Group, which was finalized in early June, is not a first for the company; in 2021, Constellation sold E & J Gallo 30 labels, including Mark West, Clos du Bois, Franciscan, and Nobilo.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
The series, organized by Franciscan Health and the Lake County Health Department, will take place every Friday — except July 4th — through August 15.
—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
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“Franciscan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Franciscan. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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