A native of Queens, N.Y., Br. Aherne joined Holy Name Province’s postulancy program in 2010 and professed his first vows in 2012.
Fr. Ignatius Harding to be Honored by Franciscan Mission Service
Holy Name Province’s Fr. Ignatius Harding served from 1972 until last summer in Bolivia – at various locations and in varied roles.
Franciscan Gary Maciag Dies
Br. Gary Maciag, OFM, 61, a professed Franciscan friar for 37 years, died Feb. 25 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Franciscan Friar Beloved in St. Petersburg Community Celebrates 100th Birthday
Provincial Minister Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM, declares Dec. 17 “Fr. Emeric Szlezak, OFM, Day” throughout Holy Name Province.
Franciscan Father William Keenan Dies
Fr. William Keenan, OFM, 90, a professed Franciscan friar for 66 years and a priest for 62, died Dec. 18 in Bolivia, where he had lived for 30+ years.
Two Men to Profess Final Vows as Franciscans on August 26
Brs. Casey Cole and Ramon Razón, OFM, will make lifelong commitments to the Franciscan Order, and to living vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Seven Holy Name Province Friars Mark Anniversaries as Franciscans
Holy Name Province is recognizing seven members who this year are marking their 50th and 25th anniversaries as Franciscan friars.
Two Franciscan Friars to Be Ordained Priests on Feb. 18
All are welcome to the 11 a.m. Mass that will be celebrated by The Very Rev. Roberto González, OFM, archbishop of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Three Men to Profess Final Vows as Franciscans on Aug. 27
Brs. John Aherne, George Camacho, and Edgardo Jara will make lifelong commitments to the Franciscan Order as they join Holy Name Province.
Franciscans to Vacate Property on Seymour Street in Buffalo
The friars plan to leave the more than 100-year-old friary by June 30, 2017, according to Provincial Minister Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM.
Holy Name Province Friars Mark Anniversaries as Franciscans
The jubilarians, who work at varied ministries along the East Coast, as well as at locations outside the U.S., will be honored during a Mass.
Franciscan Friar to be Ordained a Priest on Jan. 16
Br. Michael Reyes, OFM, of Holy Name Province, will be ordained a priest on Jan. 16 at St. Francis of Assisi Church on West 31st Street.