June 23, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 13

IN THE HEADLINES

Vocation Ministry Launches Redesigned Web Page
Province’s vocation video — and enhanced content — now on HNP.org

Ministries Mark Feast of St. Anthony
Boston shrine raises almost $100,000 for Franciscan Food Center

Innovative New Maryland School in the Spotlight
St. Francis International School, on St. Camillus campus, to open in September

Jubilee Celebration June 24
Thursday’s Mass to recognize 15 friars marking 50 and 25 years as Franciscans

FRIAR NEWS

Transitions
Announcements about eight friars

Ringwood Friars Celebrate Jubilees
Friends and family gather to honor six at Holy Name Friary

Italian Ongoing Formation Pilgrimages Conclude
Last of four trips to historic sites took place May 22 to 31

Jubilarian Profile: Fintan Duffy Marks 50 Years as a Brother
Ireland native appreciative for opportunity to work with his hands and as a Franciscan

Mt. Irenaeus Celebrates Life of Dan Hurley
Summer Evenings of Re-Creation to begin June 30

Provincial Minister’s Schedule
John O’Connor’s commitments through September

News Briefs About Special Ministry Activities of HNP Friars
Click for updates about Bernie Creighton, Brian Cullinane, Tim Shreenan, Pat Tuttle and others

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Guild Features Senior Friars in Summer Anthonian
Magazine highlights retirement friaries, announces contest for students

Raleigh School Holds Social Justice Fair
Students in North Carolina put into action Catholic social teaching

Final Lecture in Franciscans International Series July 1 in NYC
“Hear it from the Experts” closes with focus on trafficking and organized crime

Province Extends Sympathy to Families of Deceased
Pennsylvania archbishop, a Province affiliate, basketball legend have died

FEATURES

The Franciscan Vision and the Oil Spill: Are We Listening?
Jacek Orzechowski reminds Franciscans of their commitment to creation

Recommended Reading
Unlikely Spiritual Heroes and How to Find Your True Vocation are featured

FRANCISCAN WORLD

Franciscan Mission Service Seeks New Missionaries
Thinking about volunteering overseas? Class of 2011 forming soon

Book Donations Sought by Franciscan Action Network
FAN requests Franciscan resources for library

Midwest Provinces Hold Joint Assembly
St. John the Baptist and Assumption BVM provinces discuss merging

UPCOMING EVENTS

Provincial Council Meeting
June 23 - 24, 2010
Monthly meeting of Provincial Council members at Provincial Office on West 31st Street.

Jubilee Celebration for Friars Marking 25 and 50 Years
June 24, 2010
A special Mass will commemorate the 15 friars celebrating 25 and 50 years as Franciscan friars.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church, W. 31st...

JPIC Local Contacts Retreat
June 25 - 27, 2010
Annual gathering of JPIC representatives of all HNP ministries. Location: St. Francis Springs Prayer Center

Provincial Office Closed for Holiday
July 5, 2010
The Provincial Office staff wishes friars and friends a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. Beginning July 2, the Provincial Office will close at 4 p.m. on Fridays...