Fr. William Bried, OFM, a member of the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province, died on December 29, 2022 at St. Anthony Friary in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he had been living in retirement since March 2018. He was 83 years old. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Fr. Bried was a professed Franciscan friar for 45 years, and an ordained …
Fr. Bernardine C. Kessing, OFM, Dies at Age 89
He spent the majority of his life ministering to Brazilians in South America and the United States.
Fr. Michael Joyce, OFM, 82, Dies in New York
He spent the majority of his life ministering to Brazilians in South America and the United States.
Fr. Edward Dillon, OFM, Dies in New Jersey
He spent the majority of his life ministering to Brazilians in South America and the United States.
Fr. Ronald Pecci, OFM Dies in Connecticut
He spent the majority of his life ministering to Brazilians in South America and the United States.
Fr. Peter A. Fiore, OFM Dies in Florida
He spent the majority of his life ministering to Brazilians in South America and the United States.
Fr. Neil O’Connell, OFM Dies in New York
He spent the majority of his life ministering to Brazilians in South America and the United States.
New Pictorial Exhibit Celebrates Franciscan Friars 40 Years as FDNY Chaplains
On Monday, Feb. 28th at 11 a.m., the New York City Fire Museum will be hosting the grand opening of their new historical exhibit, “FDNY Franciscan Chaplain History,” which showcases the 40 year history of the Franciscan friars as FDNY chaplains.
Fr. Thomas Jones Dies in Florida
He spent the majority of his life ministering to Brazilians in South America and the United States.
Fr. Paul Williams Dies in Maryland
A professed Franciscan friar for 44 years and a priest for 35, Fr. Paul devoted his life to serving the Black Catholic community in the South and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Br. Karl Koenig Dies in Florida
A professed Franciscan friar for 56 years, he spent the majority of his life ministering to the Hispanic community and to those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Fr. Paul Osborne Dies in New Jersey
A professed Franciscan friar for 63 years and a priest for 57, he spent six decades ministering in more than a dozen cities and towns in four countries on three continents, serving in education, formation, pastoral care and administration.