Frederick McKeever has requested permission to retire from active ministry and therefore has resigned as guardian of St. Anthony Friary in Butler, N.J. After spending some time with his family, he will be taking up residence as a member of the friar staff at Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, N.J.
Bernardine Kessing has resigned as guardian of St. Anthony Residence in Boston; William Fitzgerald will assume the duties of guardian there effective Aug. 1.
John O’Connor and the Provincial Council expressed their gratitude for the generous ministry of Fred and Bernie over the years to the retired friars in their communities.