NEW YORK — Last year was a milestone for the Order, with the 800th anniversary of its founding, and a full one for the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus.
From January, when the Provincial Council members reviewed their leadership training plans, through the summer season of profession jubilee celebration to the annual guardians meeting in the fall, Holy Name friars strengthened their ministries and celebrated their achievements.
A review of the most-read stories of HNP Today provides a glimpse of the events that most interested readers of this newsletter. Below are links to the most widely-read articles, of each of the 24 issues produced in 2009.
| Jan. 7 | Province Congratulates Jubilarians, Remembers the Deceased |
| A Glimpse into the Life of a Novice | |
| Jan. 21 | Council Members Meet in New Jersey |
| Feb. 4 | St. Stephen of Hungary Parish Hosts Cardinal |
| Feb. 18 | Thomas Sullivan Has Died |
| Vocation Director Builds Momentum Promoting Friar Life | |
| March 4 | St. Anthony’s Guild Director Dies |
| Eight HNP Friars to Participate in Assisi Chapter | |
| March 18 | Men in Formation Meet in Pennsylvania |
| April 1 | Evan Banks Dies |
| HNP Guardians Meet for Leadership Workshop | |
| April 22 | Friars Welcome New Archbishop |
| May 6 | Washington Theological Union Graduates Five Friars |
| Holy Name Friars Participate in International Chapter | |
| May 20 | Four Friars Ordained Priests |
| June 3 | Holy Name Friar Speaks at NYMC Commencement |
| June 17 | Friars Mark Ordination Anniversaries |
| Province Receives Three Novices | |
| July 1 | Friars Commemorate Profession Jubilees |
| July 15 | Justin Bailey Dies |
| July 29 | Solemn Profession Set for Aug. 22 |
| Aug. 12 | Former HNP Parish Closes |
| Aug. 26 | Three Received as Postulants |
| Sept. 16 | Two Friars Ordained as Deacons |
| Sept. 30 | Services Held for Thaddeus Sapio |
| Oct. 14 | Province Affiliates Archbishop |
| Oct. 28 | OFM Provinces Study Novitiate Options |
| Nov. 11 | Friars Welcome N.Y. Archbishop |
| Nov. 25 | Guardians Gather in Florida |
| Dec. 9 | Honoring Juniper Capece |
| Dec. 23 | Rosario Vieira Dies |
The Communications Office strives to include articles about topics that interest friars and friends of Holy Name Province. Readers of HNP Today can suggest a topic by e-mailing communications@hnp.org.
— Compiled by Rebecca Doel