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Friars in the News
View clips and read coverage of Holy Name priests and brothers in the media.
2013
May
America Magazine
The Unspeakable: The Boston Marathon and the Beginning of Christian hope
Featured: Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM
Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM, shares his experience of the Boston bombings and how it relates to Thomas Merton's term, 'Unspeakable.'
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April
America Magazine
What's in a Name?: The Significance and Challenge of St. Francis for Pope Francis
Featured: Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM
Columnist Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM, explores the implications of Pope Francis's choice of name in this article from America Magazine.
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Catholic News Herald
San Damiano Chapel Dedicated at Retreat Center
Featured: Fr. Louis Canino, OFM
More than 300 people gather at St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, N.C., to celebrate the dedication of its new chapel.
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The Bona Venture
Father Bob Ends Extraordinary Journey at St. Bonaventure
Featured: Fr. Robert Struzynski, OFM
St. Bonaventure University's campus newspaper pays tribute to Fr. Bob Struzynski, OFM, who retires this May.
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The Catholic Miscellany
Farewell to Father Paul Williams As He Begins New Chapter
Featured: Fr. Paul Williams, OFM
The diocese of Charleston honors Fr. Paul Williams, OFM, for his 26 years of service in South Carolina.
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Western New York Catholic
Buffalo Parish Issues Passport for Journey of Year of Faith
Featured: Fr. Steven Pavignano, OFM
Fr. Steven Pavignano, OFM, pastor of St. Clare Parish in Buffalo, N.Y., describes how his community created their own way to mark the Year of Faith.
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The Tablet
Hope Amid Questions About Terror in Boston
Featured: Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM
Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM, describes his reaction to the scene at the finish line of the Boston marathon and his hopes for the event's future.
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The New York Times
War Zone at Mile 26: ‘So Many People Without Legs’
Featured: Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM
Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM, was one block away from the finish line of the Boston Marathon when the bombs went off.
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WABC-TV
Transit Increases Security After Boston Bombings
Featured: Fr. Brian Cullinane, OFM
Fr. Brian Cullinane, OFM, remarks on the explosions at the Boston marathon during his trip back to the city.
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The Evangellist
Taize Members Visit Siena
Featured: Fr. Kenneth Paulli, OFM
As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Siena College invited Taize members to hold a prayer service on campus.
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March
Greenville Online
Upstate Catholic Churches Enjoying Membership Boom
Featured: Fr. Patrick Tuttle, OFM
In just nine years, the population of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Greenville, S.C., increased by 150 percent. Fr. Patrick Tuttle explains why he thinks parishioners are attracted to the Catholic community.
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Mid-Hudson Times
Pope Francis
Featured: Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM
Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM, expresses his hopes for the new pope, especially those relating to social justice issues.
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The Huffington Post
Pope Francis on Power, the Poor, and All Creation
Featured: Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM
Fr. Daniel Horan shares his thoughts on the homily Pope Francis gave during his inaugural Mass.
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Catholic News Service
Jesuits, Franciscans Joyfully Embrace New Pope
Featured: Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM, and Fr. John O'Connor, OFM
Provincial Minister Fr. John O'Connor, OFM, and Provincial Vicar Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM, share their thoughts on the election of Pope Francis and his choice of name.
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90.9 WBUR
At St. Anthony Shrine, New Pope Brings Renewed Calls For Change
Featured: Fr. Richard Flaherty, OFM
Fr. Richard Flaherty, OFM, shares his excitement after hearing the news about the election of the first pope from Latin America.
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Boston Herald
Pope Lays Foundation in Name
Featured: Fr. David Convertino, OFM
What are you expecting from the new pope? Fr. David Convertino, OFM, is anticipating that Pope Francis will reach out to the marginalized.
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InsideNova
Area Catholics Hopeful After Appointment of Pope Francis
Featured: Fr. Kevin Downey, OFM
Fr. Kevin Downey, OFM, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle, Va., hopes that Pope Francis will help rebuild the Church.
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Olean Times Herald
Local Leaders Herald Selection of Pope Francis
Featured: Fr. Francis DiSpigno, OFM, and Fr. James Vacco, OFM
Two friars stationed in Western New York share their opinion of the new pontiff.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
Area Catholics Rejoice for New Pope
Featured: Fr. Jud Weiksnar, OFM
The Latino community in Pennsylvania and New Jersey react to the selection of an Argentinian pope.
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Western New York Catholic
Catholic, World Leaders React to Pope Francis
Featured: Fr. Francis DiSpigno, OFM
Fr. Francis DiSpigno, OFM, and other Catholic religious leaders in the Western New York community share their thoughts about the new pontiff.
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WKBW Channel 7
St. Bonaventure University Thrilled With Pope's NAme
Featured: Br. F. Edward Coughlin, OFM, Fr. John C. Coughlin, OFM, and Fr. Francis DiSpigno, OFM,
The St. Bonaventure University community is "ecstatic" that Pope Francis named himself after St. Francis of Assisi.
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Bayside-Douglaston Patch
FDNY Chaplain Praises Pope Pick
Featured: Fr. Christopher Keenan, OFM
Fr. Christopher Keenan, OFM, describes Pope Francis's passion for justice and the poor
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Forest Hills Patch
New Pope Gets Reaction in Forest Hills
Featured: Fr. Christopher Keenan, OFM
Fr. Christopher Keenan, OFM, remarks on the papcy moving from Europe to the west.
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FOX News
How Will Pope Francis Be a 'Reformer'?
Featured: Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM
Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM, joins a panel discussion to talk about what the Catholic Church might expect from the new pope.
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Hartford Courant
New Pope, New Hope for Local Catholics
Featured: Fr. Thomas Gallagher, OFM
Pope Francis's first three actions were very significant, according to Fr. Thomas Gallagher, OFM.
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SFC Today
Pope Francis is the New Leader of the Catholic Church
Featured: Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM
Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM, expresses his delight that Pope Francis chose a Franciscan saint for his papal name.
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WFLA
Who Will Be the Next Pope? No Word Yet, But 115 Options
Featured: Fr. George Corrigan, OFM
Fr. George Corrigan, OFM, joins in the rest of the Catholic world in speculating over candidates for the papacy.
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WYFF
Catholics, Non-Catholics Await Papal Decision
Featured: Fr. Patrick Tuttle, OFM
Fr. Patrick Tuttle, OFM, says both Catholics and non-Catholics have a reason to be concerned about who is chosen to lead the Church.
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Downtown Hartford
Emotions Running High Before Holy Week in Hartford Archdiocese
Featured: Fr. Thomas Gallagher, OFM, and Fr. John Leonard, OFM
The community at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish in Hartford, Conn., shares its hopes for the new pope.
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Poughkeepsie Journal
Clergy, Laity Ponder Next Pontiff
Featured: Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM
Will the next pope be an American? Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM, says it's a possibility.
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NY1
City Catholics Understanding of Pope's Historic Resignation
Featured: Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM
Fr. Brian Jordan, OFM, wasn't surprised by Pope Benedict XVI's decision to retire.
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WBEN
Choosing a New Pope
Featured: Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM
Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM, answers questions about the papal conclave.
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February
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Fighting Camden Poverty Through Youth Empowerment
Featured: Fr. Jud Weiksnar, OFM
The friars of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Camden, N.J., are among religious leaders there who are fighting poverty by empowering their youth.
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The Washington Post
Group Prays on Capitol Hill in Support of Immigration Reform
Featured: Fr. Jacek Orzechowski, OFM
Parishioners from St. Camillus Church in Silver Spring, Md., join the Franciscan Action Network for an Ash Wednesday service on Capitol Hill in Washington before the Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings on proposals for comprehensive immigration reform. Fr. Jacek Orzechowski, OFM, is among faith leaders calling for compassionate reform.
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Poughkeepsie Journal
Local Catholic Clergy Guess About Pope's Retirement Plans
Featured: Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM
What will the pope do when he retires? Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM, speculates that Pope Benedict XVI will return to his scholarly roots.
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The Huffington Post
What Church Law Says About Papal Resignations
Featured: Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM
Does a pope have to die to leave office? Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM, answers some common questions asked in the wake of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation.
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The Red and Black
Local Churches Remain Faithful Despite Papal Resignation
Featured: Fr. Thomas Vigliotta, OFM
As the Church prepares for the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the selection of a new pope, Fr. Thomas Vigliotta, OFM, reassures us that local Catholic churches will see little change.
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The Beacon
In Pastoral Visit to Pompton Lakes Parish, Bishop Celebrates Mass, Baptizes Infants, Blesses Throats
Featured: Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM
Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM, and Bishop Arthur Serratelli mark the feast of St. Blaise with the blessing of throats at St. Mary's Church in Pompton Lakes, N.J.
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January
National Catholic Reporter
Prophetic Words From a Prophet For Our Time
Featured: Fr. Joseph Nangle, OFM
Calling on the Church to be an advocate of justice for all, Fr. Joseph Nangle, OFM, preaches at the Province's Mass for Martin Luther King Jr. at St. Anthony Shrine in Boston.
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National Catholic Reporter
Student Task Force Transforms New Jersey Park With Franciscan's Help
Featured: Fr. Jud Weiksnar, OFM
In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, members of the Student Leaders' Von Nieda Park Task Force led a day of community organizing with help from the Franciscans at St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Camden, N.J., including Fr. Jud Weiksnar, OFM.
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Boston Globe
Faithful remember Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message
Featured: Fr. Joseph Nangle, OFM
During the Province's annual Mass celebrating Martin Luther King Jr., Fr. Joseph Nangle, OFM, challenges all people to call upon President Barack Obama to confront issues of poverty, war abroad, and violence at home.
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Catholic News Agency
Franciscans' Prayer Request Texts Met With Enthusiasm
Featured: Fr. David Convertino, OFM
Fr. David Convertino, OFM, talks about the public's response to the Office of Development's "Text a Prayer Intention to a Franciscan Friar" initiative.
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Boston.com
St. Anthony Shrine to Hold Mass in Honor of Martin Luther King
Featured: Fr. James Kelly, OFM and Fr. Joseph Nangle, OFM
The Province and St. Anthony Shrine invite members of the public to attend its annual Mass celebrated in honor of the slain civil rights leader.
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Reuters
U.S. Franciscan Friars Go Digital, Accept Prayer Requests Via Text
Featured: Fr. David Convertino, OFM
If the pope can tweet, friars can text. Fr. David Convertino announces Holy Name Province's new "Text a Prayer Intention to a Franciscan Friar" initiative.
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America Magazine
A Franciscan Responds to The New Yorker
Featured: Fr. Daniel Horan, OFM
After substantive article on St. Francis of Assisi appeared in The New Yorker, America Magazine asked Fr. Daniel Horan to provide his own meditation on the article and the saint.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer
Three Kings Day Brings Delight to Latino Community in Camden
Featured: Br. Juan Turcios, OFM, and Fr. Jud Weiksnar, OFM
As St. Anthony of Padua parish in Camden, N.J., celebrates the epiphany, Br. Juan Turcios, OFM, and Fr. Jud Weiksnar, OFM, remind us that we are called to bring our gifts to the Lord and to share them with one another.
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Hudson Valley Press
The Mount Awards Nursing Pins to 31 Students
Featured: Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM
Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM, president of Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y., gives an invocation and blesses the pins of graduates of the college's nursing program.
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