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.

Francis, the comic strip: The strip needs a short break.
Aug 03, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

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

Gabby strolls past portraits of clerics.
Aug 01, 2023

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?
Jul 27, 2023

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.
Jul 25, 2023

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.
Jul 20, 2023

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
Jul 18, 2023

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?
Jul 13, 2023

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?
Jul 11, 2023

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.
Jul 06, 2023

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.
Jul 04, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

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

leper
Jun 29, 2023

Beloved lepers

Pencil Preaching for Friday, June 30, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo sees the beauty in everything, all around us.
Jun 29, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

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

Paul and Barnabas
Jun 28, 2023

Stay on the rocks

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, June 29, 2023

good and bad fruit
Jun 27, 2023

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.
Jun 27, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

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

baggage
Jun 26, 2023

The narrow gate

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, June 27, 2023

measure
Jun 25, 2023

Measure me free

Pencil Preaching for Monday, June 26, 2023

hole
Jun 24, 2023

Don't be afraid

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, June 25, 2023

treasure and heart
Jun 22, 2023

Where is your heart?

Pencil Preaching for Friday, June 23, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo try to interpret the newly installed signs for the synod.
Jun 22, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo try to interpret the newly installed signs for the synod.

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