In recent weeks, relatives of Abraham Joseph, Russel Murray, Dan Nelson, and John O’Connor have died
New Video Series Showcases Aging with Grace
A video series featuring the Province’s senior friars is making its debut this summer. Produced by the HNP Sick, Aged and Retired Directorate, the series – called “A Moment with…” – is designed to introduce younger friars to senior friars they may not have met, and to give the subjects of the videos the opportunity to share how they are aging with grace.
St. Francis Inn Brings Aaron Richardson Full Circle as He Prepares for Solemn Profession
A week spent as a volunteer at St. Francis Inn seven years ago helped Aaron Richardson in his decision to pursue a Franciscan vocation, so it was fitting that he returned for his one-year internship in preparation of solemn profession
New Jersey Native Paul Sinnema Dies in the Bronx
Paul Sinnema, OFM, 86, a professed Franciscan friar for 63 years and a priest for 58, died on Aug. 4 in Calvary Hospital.
Internship Experience at SBU Prepares Steven Kuehn for Solemn Profession
The energy of a campus environment, coupled with the encouragement of friars, made St. Bonaventure University ideal for Steven Kuehn, when he was deciding on a destination for his year-long internship in preparation of solemn profession this summer. His 12 months at SBU taught him that faith and Franciscan ministry stop for no one or nothing – not even the worst global pandemic in more than a century.
Alumnus Juvenal Leahy, 96, Dies in Brazil
Buffalo native Juvenal Leahy, 96, a professed Franciscan friar for 68 years and a priest for 63, died on July 17 in Brazil where he had lived for more than six decades. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated the next day at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Anapolis that was followed by burial at Regina Minorum Seminary. Juvenal was an alumnus of Holy Name Province, having ministered in Brazil for 61 years
Meet Holy Name Province’s Two New Postulants-To-Be
On Sunday, Aug. 1, St. Francis of Assisi Friary in New York City welcomed and hosted the province’s two newest postulants-to-be, John Paul Kashmer and Martin Tran, who are scheduled to be welcomed into the interprovincial postulancy program at Holy Name College in Silver Spring, Md., later this month. The postulants enjoyed three days of fraternity with the friars. On Sunday evening, …
Older Friars – Our Reserve of Wisdom
Who are you calling old? Friar and nurse share perspectives on value of older friars’ wisdom for Pope Francis’ inaugural World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Join Us As The Novices Profess First Vows on July 2
Eight friars will profess their first vows as Franciscans. The livestream of the Mass will begin at 5 p.m. EST.
Jay Woods Ordained to Priesthood at Hartford Church
Punctuated by centuries of sacred Franciscan tradition, glorious music, triumphant applause, and a safely-distanced crowd of friars, family members and friends, Jay Woods, OFM, was ordained to the priesthood in the rite of presbyteral ordination at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church in downtown Hartford
HNP Formation Program Announces Transitions
As friars begin summer assignments and yearlong internships, five prepare for new Brothers Walking Together program
Friar News Briefs
Updates about John Anglin, Thomas Hartle, Dan Horan, Francis Kim, Steven Kuehn, Dominic Monti, Emmet Murphy, Joe Nangle, Dan Riley, Peter Schneible