HNP Today
A blog focusing on the fraternal and ministerial activities of Holy Name Province and the Order.
Students Arrive at Colleges for New School Year
Siena community returns to campus with interim president, St. Bonaventure University starts year with events and new friar staff member
Order Update: Minister General Injured in Biking Accident and Other News
General vicar assumes Michael Perry’s responsibilities while he recovers in Chicago
Status of the Order Today
Dominic Monti provides update about OFM membership
Butler Parishioner Honored with Francis Medal
Michael Sciarra of St. Anthony’s Parish recognized on Aug. 18 for contributions by Knights of Columbus
Franciscan Volunteer Ministry Celebrates History, Seeks New Associate Director
FVM welcomes applicants, holds 30th anniversary celebration and orientation for 2019-20 participants
18 Years Later, Friar-FDNY Chaplain Shares 9/11 Reflections
Visits, spiritual counseling, funerals, and a ministry of presence make 9/11 a part of this friar’s daily life
Franciscan Influences: Embracing the Leper
Durham parish’s music director describes her reason for leaving a safe place to advocate for the “amazing gift of the world around us”
Five Friars Commemorate 65th Anniversary of Profession
Julian Davies, Hugh Hines, Bernardine Kessing, Emmet Murphy and Benedict Taylor renew vows at a Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Nursing Home in New Jersey
Reflection: Labor Day and the Breadline
Fr. Brian Jordan writes about a moment of encounter between the homeless and a group of construction workers
Friar News Briefs
Updates about David Blake, Michael Calabria, Dominic Monti, Patrick Sieber, Patrick Tuttle, James Vacco and others