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A biweekly newsletter focusing on the fraternal and ministerial activities of Holy Name Province and the Order.

February 1, 2012
Vol. 46, No. 3

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Fr. Charles Miller's group from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Virginia was among the HNP ministries -- and the thousands of people from across the country -- who participated in the 39th March for Life last week.

IN THE HEADLINES

March for Life Attracts Friars, Parishioners, Students
Youth join Franciscans at 39th annual Washington event

Daniel Horan’s Dating God Book Piques Interest
First book from friar published by St. Anthony Messenger Press

Martin Luther King Interfaith Events Celebrate Unity
Province Masses, marches, readings and civic events remember pastor, leader

Vocation Ministry Invites Interested Men to Four Events
Feb. 2 deadline to register for Come and See program in Maryland

Secular Franciscans Change Acronym
Richard Trezza provides update about replacement of the credentials "SFO" with "OFS"

FRIAR NEWS

Transitions
News about Daniel Grigassy, Khoa Nugyen, James O’Connell, Christopher VanHaight and Dennis Wilson

Friars Plan Farewell Mass at Providence Church for Feb. 19
Diocesan priest to assume pastoral care of St. Mary's Parish this month

Spring 2012 Fraternal Gathering Dates Announced
Friar registration due Feb. 17 for upcoming three-day events

Mt. Irenaeus Invites Friars to Contemplative Days
February is RSVP date for four-day gathering in June

News Briefs About Special Activities of HNP Friars
Click for updates about Brian Belanger, George Corrigan, John J. Coughlin, Larry Hayes, Joe Kotula, Paul Lostritto, Kevin Mackin, Jack McDowell, Jim McIntosh, Cassian Miles, Dennis Tamburello and others

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

JPIC Office and Hispanic Committee Offer Online Immigration Workshop
Friars and staff members connect by WebEx with legal specialists

SME Newsletter Highlights 2011 ESC Missionary Efforts
January issue includes updates on George Corrigan and Tokyo chapel center

Franciscan Mission Service Launches Sunday Symposium Series
Sr. Margaret Mary Kimmins speaks to gathering of friars and partners-in-ministry with soup made by friar

Province Extends Sympathy to Families of Deceased
Relatives of Richard Biasiotto and Juniper Capece have died

FEATURES

This Month in Provincial History
Notable February events include founding of "Good Word" phone service and acquisition of new land for Siena College

Seasonal Reflection: Black History Month
Friar Patrick Tuttle shares thoughts on developments in the Black Catholic community, highlighting the "genius" of African-American spirituality