Pat Marrin

Pat is the former editor of our sister publication, Celebration, which closed in 2019. Pat also served as NCR cartoonist. After retirement in 2016, Pat continues to contribute to NCR with his Francis comic strip and Pencil Preaching. You can reach Pat at patrickjmarrin@gmail.com.

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Leo's dream

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: What's a cartoon dream worth?

Francis, the comic strip: For Francis, the synod is a journey.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: For Francis, the synod is a journey.

Francis, the comic strip: Why did Francis go to Mongolia? Look at the map to find out.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Why did Francis go to Mongolia? Look at the map to find out.

Cartoon malfunction zone

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: The cartoonist returns. But where is Pope Francis going?

Francis, the comic strip: The strip needs a short break.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: The strip needs a short break. 

Gabby strolls past portraits of clerics.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby strolls through the galleries, looking for inspiration.

Francis, the comic strip: Does Francis have some kind of secret youth tonic?

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Does Francis have some kind of secret youth tonic?

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo illustrate the contrasts of two recent film releases.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo illustrate the contrasts of two recent film releases.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has synod meetings, and there are many hard questions.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has synod meetings, and there are many hard questions.

People are dancing in St. Peter's Square

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: It's summertime in St. Peter's Square.

Francis, the comic strip: Did Francis make Leo a secret vote for the next conclave?

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Did Francis make Leo a secret vote for the next conclave?

Francis, the comic strip: The pope created 21 new cardinals! But nothing for Leo?

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: The pope created 21 new cardinals! But nothing for Leo?

Francis, the comic strip: Francis gets a surprise that is just perfect.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Francis gets a surprise that is just perfect.

Francis, the comic strip: As America celebrates its democracy, Francis prays for a more open, listening church.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: As America celebrates its democracy, Francis prays for a more open, listening church.

leper

Beloved lepers

Pencil Preaching for Friday, June 30, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo sees the beauty in everything, all around us.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo sees the beauty in everything, all around us.

Paul and Barnabas

Stay on the rocks

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, June 29, 2023

good and bad fruit

Who is telling the truth?

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Brother Leo loved your speech to artists. You know he thinks he is one of them.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo embraces life as an artist.

baggage

The narrow gate

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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