HNP Today
A blog focusing on the fraternal and ministerial activities of Holy Name Province and the Order.
Francis Medal Presented to Three at Manhattan Parish
Larry Ford honors Jacqueline Espinal, Jack Gherity and Mary Widhalm on feast of St. Bonaventure
Sharing Stories from Frontlines of Healthcare
HNP health and wellness director and friars James O'Connell and Matthew Pravetz describe what it’s like to do healthcare work during coronavirus outbreak
Mourning the Deaths of Franciscans
Members of Sacred Heart, Ireland and Sr. Casimir provinces, and four Franciscans sisters have died
General Chapter Change and Other OFM News
2021 meeting moved to Rome; Franciscans embrace renewable energy, Michael Perry releases letters related to feasts of Portiuncola and Clare
Province Announces New Leaders
Kevin Mullen and Larry Hayes re-elected as Provincial Minister and Vicar, one new councilor appointed
Formation: Interprovincial Novitiate Receives Ten
Five HNP members living as novices at Old Mission Santa Barbara after July 15 reception
Transitions
New assignments for Xavier de la Huerta and Robert Frazzetta
Province Extends Sympathy to Families of Deceased
Relatives of Frank Critch, Bill McIntyre and the late Robert Nee have died
Body of John Lambert Rowan Moved to Allegany
James Vacco oversees reburial of friar who died nearly 50 years ago
Order Offers Integral Ecology Course — Free and Online
Register for Laudato Si’ course, coordinated by Jacek Orzechowski, that begins Sept. 7 and features varied Franciscan speakers