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.
Franciscan Discerners Say ‘Yes,’ Begin Next Step of Vocation Journey with Order of Friars Minor
Class of ’22 Welcomed to Interprovincial Postulancy Program in Maryland
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. 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.
Provincial Ministers Call for Peace in Ukraine
Provincial Minister Fr. Kevin Mullen has joined the provincial ministers of five provinces belonging to the Order of Friars Minor in the United States to condemn the violence in Ukraine and call for nonviolent action to restore peace.
Iconic Redesign for the Damietta Cross-Cultural Center
During the spring and summer of 2021, the Damietta Cross-Cultural Center at Siena College experienced a major redesign. The hallmark of this renovation includes a series of wall sketches depicting elements from the icon of Francis and the Sultan created by Br. Robert Lentz, OFM, of St. Bonaventure University.
Fr. Thomas Jones Dies in Florida
He spent the majority of his life ministering to Brazilians in South America and the United States.