June 11, 2008
Vol. 42, No. 11

IN THE HEADLINES

Cardinal McCarrick Presides at NYC Ordination
Five friars were ordained to priestly ministry on May 24 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. This was the largest group of HNP friars ordained in nearly 20 years.

Holy Name Friars Gather at SBU for ’08 Chapter
A new vision statement and strategic plan were approved last week at Holy Name Province’s Chapter at St. Bonaventure University. In addition, members of the 2008 - 2011 Provincial Council were elected.

Four Friars Profess First Vows
Four men professed their first vows at a festive Mass at St. Bonaventure University June 5 during the Province’s Chapter.

Francis Matthews Dies
A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 4 in Liverpool, N.Y., for Francis Matthews who died May 29.

FOCUS ON FRIARS

Friar’s New Book Explores Spirituality
Joseph Nangle draws on his years ministering in Lima, Peru, where he witnessed the rebirth of church, to write his book, Engaging Spirituality: Faith Life in the Heart of the Empire, released this spring.

HNP Friars Gather for Pre-Ordination Festivities
Fiars from around the country gathered at the St. Francis Friary in Manhattan May 23 to celebrate Memorial Day weekend and their brothers preparing to be ordained the next day. Click to view photos.

Friar News Briefs
Click here for news about activities of Holy Name friars, including Peter Chepaitis, Todd Carpenter, Matthew Conlin, Octavio Duran, Lou Iasiello, Jerome Massimino, Stephen Mimnaugh, Dominic Monti, Kevin Mullen, John O’Connor, Robert Sandoz, Brian Smail, Robert Sandoz and Dennis Tamburello.

FEATURES

St. Anthony Reflection: I Did It God’s Way
As a missionary, Anthony did not preach one sermon, convert one Moor, lose even one drop of his blood at Saracen hands. He failed in the most cherished goal of his life. But his failure did not leave him bitter, cynical or filled with self-pity. He realized God had other plans for him. Anthony’s challenge was to discover what God wanted, rather than what he wanted.

St. Bonaventure and Siena Graduate More than 1,500
Wishing the "goodness and peace of God" to 812 graduates, Siena College’s Kevin Mullen celebrated his first commencement since becoming president. At St. Bonaventure University, the keynote speaker thanked SBU for his corporate career success at Delta Airlines.

Province Recognizes Wilmington Bishop Saltarelli
A long-time friend of the Province, Bishop Michael Saltarelli, was honored last month in Wilmington, Del.

Peace Activist Fr. Louis Vitale to Speak in NYC this Week
Franciscan Louis Vitale, founder of the Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service, and a well-known peace activist, speaks on “Say ‘No’ to Torture,” this week at Church of the Holy Name of Jesus in Manhattan.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SHORT REPORTS

Parishes Mark Feast of St. Anthony
St. Anthony bread and lilies are being distributed this week at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston, as it celebrates the feast of its patron saint at its annual street fair. Other parishes throughout the Province also are also marking St. Anthony’s feast day.

North Carolina Church Displays Images of Immigrant Challenges
After a visit to the Mexican border to see immigration issues through the eyes of immigrants, St. Francis of Assisi Church in Raleigh displayed photos from the trip.

SBU Names Alumnus as Associate Vice President
Lawrence Sorokes, who earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from St. Bonaventure University, has been named SBU's associate vice president for Franciscan mission and director of the Mychal Judge Center.

Holy Cross, the Bronx, Plans Farewell Celebration
As the friars prepare to turn over administration of Holy Cross to the Diocese of New York, parishioners have planned a farewell celebration for June 29.

Presbyterians Attend Day of Recollection at Province Church
The Center for Franciscan Spirituality and Spiritual Direction at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan offered a day of recollection and reflection in May to 26 members of the Presbyterian Ministers Association of New York.

Two Siena Students Spend Semester in Calcutta
Two young women who recently returned from India as part of Siena College’s program with the International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership, where they taught the poor and cared for the sick, were featured in The Evangelist publication.

Butler’s St. Anthony School Recognized for Excellence
The Diocese of Paterson, N.J., has named St. Anthony of Padua School in Butler, N.J., as a "Star school," one of three in the area.

Raleigh’s St. Francis Staff Gathers for Founder’s Day
In April, St. Francis of Assisi parish in Raleigh, N.C., celebrated the 26th anniversary of its founding by recognizing the commitment of its staff.

Enhancements to Friars Only Section
Holy Name Province’s Friars Only section of its Web site offers its users this month many more documents as well as a new security feature.

Franciscan Sojourners Hold Second Event in Albany Area
A group committed to bringing the principles of Mt. Ireneaus down to their everyday lives, met last month for its second annual gathering near Albany, N.Y.

Information Welcomed for Provincial Annals
June 15 is the deadline for sending information for the next edition of the Provincial Annals.

Province To Hold AlverniA Retreat June 15
The Province plans an AlverniA retreat in Massachusetts for friars participating in 12-step programs.

Paterson Pastor Announces Pilgrimage to Franciscan Italy
A North Jersey church is planning a 10-day trip this fall.

Re-Create Yourself at Mt. Ireneaus This Summer
“The Relevance of God’s Covenant Today” is the theme of six re-creation evenings taking place on Wednesday evenings at the western New York retreat center, beginning June 25.

FRANCISCAN WORLD

Catholic Press Association Cites Book About Mychal Judge
Kelly Ann Lynch’s book about Mychal Judge’s life and work – He Said Yes – was recently named a first-place winner in the children’s book category of the Catholic Press Association’s annual awards.

Sacred Heart Chapter Elects New Provincial Minister
Friars in the Sacred Heart Province in the St. Louis/Chicago area, are meeting for their chapter this week. On June 10, they elected a new provincial minister and vicar.

St. John the Baptist Province Elects New Leaders
The province of St. John the Baptist elected a new leadership team at its chapter last month.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Provincial Jubilee Celebration in Manhattan
June 19, 2008
5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Manhattan. The liturgy celebrates the 25th and 50th anniversary of profession of vows of 19 friars.

JPIC Local Contacts Retreat, St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, Stoneville, N.C.
June 27 - 29, 2008
This annual Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation retreat begins 5:30 p.m. Friday June 27 and concludes with lunch on Sunday June 29. Representatives of all HNP...

Jubilee Celebration for Two Friars in Ringwood, N.J.
June 28, 2008
Two friars -- Sennen SanFratello and Depaul Genska -- who are commemorating 50 years since their ordination, will be honored Saturday with a Mass and luncheon. Time: 11...