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News Archive
2010
February
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Friars and ministries from D.C. to Boston have been affected by the Feb. blizzards.
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Notable Province events in past Februarys.
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HNP Communications Office Marks 40 Years
Staff traces history since 1969.
January
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St. Francis International School...
formed by two Maryland parishes to “bring Catholic education into 21st century.”
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Martin Luther King Commemoration
HNP honored the civil rights leader with a special Mass at UGA Catholic Center.
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Helping Haiti Earthquake Victims
Friars & partners-in-ministry are supporting the victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake in many ways.
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January events through the years.
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Philadelphia ministry enhances programs.
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Annual commemoration has Francsican theme: If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Safeguard Creation.
2009
December
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Tokyo Missionary Expands Programs
Fr. Donnon Murray reports on success of FIRES.
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Share thoughts with Fr. Lou McCormick of Mt. Irenaeus.
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Friar Death
Br. Rosario Vieira, OFM, 85, died Dec. 22 in North Jersey. He was a professed friar for 54 years.
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FVM Alum in Nat'l Catholic Reporter
Read about the work of SBU alum and former Franciscan Volunteer Minister.
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Franciscan ministries provide food and other services.
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HNP Milestones through the Years
Read Provincial events of past Decembers.
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Franciscans Praised in Magazine
The friars of Holy Cross Church in the Bronx were mentioned in an article in Christian Century magazine.
November
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Breadline Cabaret Raises $30,000
Viva Francesco garners valuable funds for historic NY ministry.
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Doctor Friar Welcomed by U. of Chicago
Reception celebrates Br. Dan Sulmasy's appointment as inaugural Kilbride-Clinton professor of medicine and ethics.
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North Jersey Parish Recognized
GreenFaith honors Pompton Lakes parish for environmental initiatives.
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The National SFO elected new officers in Oct.
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Positions are available at a Province parish in Raleigh, N.C., and at a school led by a friar in Newark, N.J.
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November Events Through the Years
Major HNP events 10, 25 and 40 years ago.
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The Oct. celebration of Hispanic culture was enjoyed by nearly 600 people.
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Washington Theological Union is publicizing a May 2010 study tour and a Nov. 14 lecture by student friar Dan Horan.
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Friar Patrick Tuttle provides updates on three St. Anthony of Padua initiatives.
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Friar Honored by Fordham University
Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez of San Juan, PR, was honored by Fordham, the Jesuit university of New York.
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Ministry of the Word Goes Digital
HNP's MOW friars in the South use blogs and YouTube to spread the Gospel.
October
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Physician Br. Dan Sulmasy, OFM, appeared Oct. 20 on ABC's Nightline, commenting on the ethics of the marketing of celebrity look-alike sperm donors.
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October Events Through the Years
This month in provincial history.
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The Albany-area college commemorated the 800th anniversary of the Order and the 10th anniversary of its Center for Service and Advocacy on Oct. 1.
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Assisi Display Commemorates Francisan Roots
Flags and banners from Assisi decorate exterior of St. Francis Church New York.
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Encuentro To Offer Bilingual Workshops
The Oct. 24 program in Maryland will include music, Mass, refreshments and a variety of talks.
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Green Neighbor Attracts Media Attention
Province's NYC neighbor is known for its environmentally-friendly features.
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Fr. Robert Sandoz, president of Christ the King Prep in Newark, NJ, is hosting the school's gala tonight.
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Friars commemorated the anniversary of the Poor Clares of New Jersey in Sept.
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New blog about Hispanic Ministry has joined others on Province's Web site.
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The Franciscan Retreat Center in Western New York offers a feast reflection & monthly phone gatherings.
September
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Many HNP parishes are offering vibrant programs for young adults that enrich their spiritual and social lives.
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Ministries are celebrating with films, lectures, book-signings, tours, the Transitus & pet blessings.
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Sept. 23 Webinar on Health Care
The Franciscan Action Network is holding a web panel discussion about health care reform on Wed. from 8 - 9 p.m.
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Franciscan Lectures at Villanova
Two friar priests are lecturing this month at Villanova University near Philly.
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September News Through the Years
Click for Provincial history in past Septembers.
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Friars are preparing to celebrate Hispanic culture. St. Camillus Parish will host the festive event.
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Fr. Thaddeus Sapio, OFM, 71, a professed friar for 50 years and a priest for 44, died Sept. 17 Anderson, S.C. Biograpical information will appear in Sept. 30 e-newsletter.
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Fr. Raymond Beach, OFM, 91, died Sept. 14 in North Jersey. He was a professed Franciscan for 69 years, a priest for 64.
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Friars and their friends remembered those lost on 9/11/01 with Masses and other special events.
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Twelve FVMs -- in three locations -- began their service in Aug.
August
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Colorful pamphlet available to order.
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View pictures of the friars' annual jubilee celebration.
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Read the latest blog entry by vocation director Fr. Brian Smail, OFM, about the solemn profession of three friars.
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Friars Larry Anderson, OFM, Juan de la Cruz Turcios, OFM, and Fred Dilger, OFM, professed their final vows Aug. 22 in New York City.
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Vocation Office blog offers news and views from Fr. Brian Smail, OFM, and his team.
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Friars Honor Pennsylvania Parish
Three friars concelebrated the July 26 closing Mass at a 112-year-old Wilkes-Barre church where 68 HNP friars had ministered.
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Order of Friars Minor published a report about '09 General Chapter held this spring in Assisi.
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Read a reflection by HNP's spiritual assistant to the Poor Clares.
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Friars Larry Anderson, OFM, Juan De la Cruz Turcios, OFM, and Fred Dilger, OFM, who was featured by the Today show, will profess final vows this month.
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St. Camillus Parish in Silver Spring, MD., has become a model for fair trade efforts and education.
July
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Read about ordinations, upcoming events, and discernment in the Summer '09 Insight & Wisdom newsletter.
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Read info. and reflections by HNP friars.
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Pastor Fr. Todd Carpenter, OFM, welcomed two bishops to his Wilmington parish on June 29.
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St. Francis Friends of the Poor commemorated the opening of its new offices in Midtown Manhattan and the 25th anniversary of Residence II.
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Friars are putting into practice what they learned at a recent nutrition workshop.
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Boston Friar Translates OFM History
Fr. Raphael Bonnano, OFM, recently translated "In the Name of Saint Francis," a book on the history of the Order, from Italian to English.
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Read about noteworthy events that happened in July in past years.
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A special issue of Fraternitas featuring the General Chapter held May 24 to June 20 has been published by the Order.
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The 75-year-old, who was a professed friar for 54 years, died July 4 in Florida. A Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Justin was celebrated July 9 by Provincial Minister John O'Conmor, OFM.
June
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The WTU has a new president -- Fr. Frederick Tillotson, O.Carm.
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Eight friars were recognized with a Mass and reception on June 24 for their golden and silver anniversaries of profession.
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Thoughts on St. John the Baptist whose feast is June 24.
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Jeffery Jordan, OFM, professed his first vows as a Franciscan June 6 in Wilmington, Del.
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Three men were received into the Province's novitiate program on June 12.
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Holy Name friar Dan Sulmasy, OFM, spoke at New York Medical College's commencement on May 27.
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The June meditation from the Franciscan Missionary Union describes several feast days and reflects on the Year of Paul.
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Join Cardinal McCarrick and other experts for an online educational opportunity about peacemaking in the Middle East.
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General Chapter May 24 - June 20
American Fr. Mike Perry, OFM, was elected General Vicar of the Order on June 5. News from the 187th OFM General Chapter in Assisi, which closed with a Solemn Eucharist, was provided through daily briefings from the ESC.
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Fr. Andrew Reitz provides an update on Sacred Heart Parish where the friars have been ministering since 2005.
May
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Province friars and programs are helping people get closer to God.
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Four Holy Name friars were ordained to priestly ministry on May 16.
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The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany celebrated their 150th anniversary April 24 with a Mass, dinner and presentation of Distinguished Partner in Ministry Awards to 10 individuals and groups including Holy Name Province.
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FAN launched a climate change campaign with the first of seven webinars.
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Many branches of the Franciscan family gathered April 25 in New York to commemorate the eighth centenary of the Order.
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Friars Fred Dilger, Jerome Massimino, and Brian Smail appear in a Today show clip with an HNP applicant who saw the "life shift" ad on the NY subway.
April
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The Province's three food pantries in NYC are helping more people than ever.
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Ministries around the province commemorated the 39th annual Earth Day on April 22.
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Eight HNP friars joined more than 1,500 friars from around the world in Assisi at the April 15 - 18 International Chapter of Mats. Two were interviewed by CNS.
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Fr. Laurence Rainville, OFM, 89, a professed Franciscan friar for 66 years, died April 13 at Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, N.J.
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Thoughts on Easter from Mt. Irenaeus Franciscan Mountain Retreat.
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Seven Holy Name friars visited the Holy Land in March.
March
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North Jersey Parish Launches Weekly Spanish Masses
St. Bonaventure Parish in Paterson, N.J., now celebrates Mass in Spanish on Sundays.
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Click for information about Lenten events in many towns.
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Visit St. Stephen of Hungary Church on the Upper East Side for enlightening lectures on diverse topics.
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SBU inducted Fr. Gerald into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 14.
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The May event will focus on attitudes toward money.
February
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... on the Feb. 27 American Morning program. The piece -- by reporter Alina Cho -- was aired twice. "Friars' underground marketing" included HNP's provincial minister and vocation director.
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Fr. John Piccione, OFM, Died Feb. 22
Funeral services were held Feb. 28 in Paterson, N.J., for HNP's development director. The 44-year-old Brooklyn native was a professed Franciscan friar for 18 years.
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Carrefour Pastoral de la Francophonie
Ministry based at St. Stephen of Hungary Church in NYC supports and commemorates French immigrants.
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Br. Thomas Sullivan Died
Br. Sullivan, 78, died Feb. 18 in Wayne, N.J. Funeral info. is at left.
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Holy Name's subway ad was featured on a Feb. 10 piece on National Public Radio's Marketplace Morning Report. Click below to hear an interview with vocation director Brian Smail. Its title -- Friars Looking for a Few Good Men.
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Homily tips are available for friars in the Justice & Peace page of this web site.
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Fr. John O'Connor visited a variety of ministries in and around Lima.
January
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The archbishop of New York visited St. Stephen of Hungary School in Manhattan on Jan. 27 in commemoration of Catholic Schools Week. The friars and school community enjoyed his visit.
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Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Province commemorated the civil rights leader with a Mass in New York City.
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Provincial Minister's Schedule
Click for dates of Fr. John O'Connor's key commitments through mid-June.
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The Province congratulates friars commemorating anniversaries of religious life in 2009. Click also for a list of HNP friars who died in 2008.
2008
December
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
A recap of how HNP parishes commemorated this Dec. 12 feast.
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... blessed Nov. 23 by Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez, OFM, of San Juan. The altar was installed this summer as part of the restoration of St. Francis of Assisi Church.
November
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Leadership development, vocations, and justice and peace were the key topics discussed at the '08 guardians' meeting.
October
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Rest in Peace
Fr. Sennen San Fratello, OFM, 82, a professed Franciscan friar for 55 years and a priest for 50, died Oct. 12 in Ringwood, N.J. Burial was in Batavia, N.Y.
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New Pastor at All Saints Church
Steven Pavignano, OFM, was installed Sept. 28 as pastor of the Harlem church served by the Province.
September
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Solemn Professon & Friars Only
Click for update about Friars Only and HNP's photo gallery.
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WTU is commemorating its 40th anniversary.
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William Scully and Province featured in Sullivan County newspaper
Sept. 18 issue of The River Reporter highlights Fr. Bill's background and the Franciscan presence in the area and mentions HNP's DVD.
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Fr. Clement Healy Has Died
Clement Healy, 89, a professed Franciscan friar for 68 years and a priest for 63 years, died Sept. 16. Biographical info to appear in newsletter.
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Two friars in formation enjoyed an interesting summer studying and travelling in Boliva.
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Six friars professed their final vows at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan.
August
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Photos by Octavio Duran, OFM, are being exhibited until Oct. 5 at St. Patrick-St. Anthony's Clare Gallery.
July
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Manhattan Church Gets Facelift
Details about restoration of the church on West 31st Street.
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Holy Name's Franciscan Volunteer Ministry is seeking an individual to serve as a publicist and recruiter.
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Visit HNP's photo gallery to see photos of the ordination of five Holy Name friars.
