July 1, 2009
Vol. 43, No. 13

OF NOTE THIS ISSUE

WTU Appoints Carmelite as President
Fr. Frederick Tillotson, an education and healthcare administrator and ethics consultant, has been named president of Washington Theological Union.

Friars Commemorate Profession Jubilees
Holy Name friars commemorating golden and silver anniversaries of religious profession were honored June 24 with a Mass and reception in New York.

Bronx Street Named for Franciscans
Todd Carpenter, Claude Lenehan, and Matthew Pravetz received a standing ovation from parishioners at Holy Cross Church in the Bronx, after a street was renamed in June to honor Franciscan ministry.

FEATURES

Friars Visit Order’s Roots
As a continuing effort of ongoing formation, seven Holy Name Province friars, led by F. Edward Coughlin and Thomas Hartle, traveled to Italy this spring for a 10-day pilgrimage to Rome, Greccio, Assisi, La Verna and Bagnoregio.

Seasonal Reflection: St. Irenaeus
Friar Stephen Lynch shares background about St. Irenaeus, the bishop of Lyons whose feast is June 28. He is known in Holy Name Province as the namesake for Mt. Irenaeus in Western New York.

This Month in Provincial History
Noteworthy July events through the years are listed, including the 1959 simple profession of this year's HNP golden jubilarians and the 130th anniversary of a N.J. church.

FRIAR NEWS

Transitions
Updates about Christopher Keenan, Steven Pavignano, Timothy Powers and Lambert Valentine have been announced by the Provincial Council.

Boston Friar Translates OFM History Book
Raphael Bonanno of St. Anthony Shrine has translated In the Name of Saint Francis, the latest history of the Franciscan Order, from Italian to English.

North Jersey Friar Helps Heal Estranged Couples
Thomas Kelly of Assumption Church in Wood-Ridge led a retreat for separated and divorced men and women last month, following a tradition he started nearly 14 years ago with two Secular Franciscans.

Brazilian Missionary Officiates at Confirmations
Bishop Capistran Heim of Brazil officiated recently at confirmations for five Province parishes.

Provincial Minister’s Schedule
John O’Connor will travel to Upstate New York, North Carolina, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., in the coming months.

Friar News Briefs
Click here for updates of Holy Name friars, including John Alderson, Larry Anderson, Louis Canino, Kevin Downey, J. Patrick Kelly, Tony LoGalbo, Daniel Nelson, Finian Riley, and others.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SHORT REPORTS

St. Anthony’s Guild Update
The ministry of Cassian Miles, former communications director for the Province and friar for more than 50 years, was featured in a recent letter distributed by St. Anthony’s Guild to its nearly 100,000 members.

N.J. Parish Participates in Climate Change Efforts
Parishioners of St. Mary’s Church in Pompton Lakes recently joined the Franciscan Action Network’s efforts to help influence U.S. legislation addressing climate change.

Province DVD Wins Award
Love at Work®, Holy Name Province's informational DVD, has won an award from the Public Relations Society of America.

Mountain's Summer Program Opens Anniversary Commemoration
Mt. Ireneaus launched its year-long 25th anniversary celebration last month, with the opening of the annual Summer Evenings of Re-Creation series, featuring two of the Mountain retreat’s founding friars.

Tampa Parish Advocates for Homeless
“Bad News for Homeless Project” was the June 11 headline in the St. Petersburg Times, according to Andrew Reitz of Sacred Heart Church, who reports on the homeless initiative in Tampa, Fla.

N.C. Church Run Supports McBriar Fund
Raleigh parishioners and priests took part in the third annual run for peace to benefit the David McBriar Chair for Justice and Peace Endowment.

FRANCISCAN WORLD

General Chapter Closes
The 187th General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor concluded June 20 with a Solemn Eucharist and words of thanks from the General Minister.

FMS Names New Award for Friar
The Franciscan Mission Service has announced a new award honoring the ministry of Joseph Nangle, who has dedicated the past 15 years to the organization and is one of its directors.

Sacred Heart Elects New Leaders
The Provincial Council of the the Midwest Province of the Sacred Heart elected a new provincial minister this week.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Provincial Office Closed for Independence Day
July 3, 2009
The Provincial Office will reopen on July 6. The administration and staff wish friars and their partners-in-ministry a happy and safe holiday weekend.