Michael Tyson presides at closing Mass on Sept. 4 at St. Luke Church near Colonie where friars had ministered since 1970
Juan Turcios, Jay Woods Ordained Transitional Deacons
Mass for five CTU students celebrated Sept. 26 at St. Clare of Montefalco Chapel at St. Rita Church in Chicago
Glenn Humphrey Dies in Florida
Funeral services for Missouri native who died Oct. 9 held at St. Petersburg friary
Franciscans and Election 2020
JPIC Office recommends videos, webinars, talks to help address issues, form consciences
A New Blog Is Launched — Franciscan Connections
Nearing 80th anniversary, Franciscan Institute partners with Dutch university to develop international blog
Discerners Participate in Retreat via Zoom to Learn about Franciscan Life
Nearly 40 men considering a religious vocation participated in a virtual “come and see” retreat last month to learn more about Franciscan life, connect with friars, and pray with them.
Reflecting on Fraternity and Brotherhood for St. Francis Feast
Coinciding with release of pope’s encyclical on Oct. 3, Casey Cole, Abraham Joseph, Kevin Kriso, David McBriar, Robert Menard, James Sabak reflect on importance of brotherhood, community and support
Bishop Capistran Heim Dies Sept. 24 in Albany
Funeral services for Upstate New York native who served nearly 50 years in Brazil held Sept. 26 at Siena College
Bishop Capistran Heim, OFM, 86, Dies in Albany
Funeral services for the friar, who spent his religious life in Brazil, are planned for Sept. 26 at Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y.
New Guardians and Pastors Assigned to Parishes, Friaries
NEW YORK – The discussions have finished. The decisions have been made. And the friar relocations are underway. After a five-day process of meetings, fraternal dialogue and prayer, last month the leadership of Holy Name Province completed the task of assigning friars to Provincial offices, friaries, parishes, and other ministry sites throughout the Province. Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM, Provincial …
Friar News Briefs – September 2020
The updates below describe recent activities of Holy Name Province friars. They highlight their personal projects as well as events at ministry sites. For details about any of the information, email the friars, contact the HNP Communications Office, or visit links to the parishes and organizations mentioned. To provide news for future articles, send an email to communications director Jocelyn Thomas at communications@hnp.org. From and About …
Retiree Emmet Murphy Crosses the Line for Migrant Families
This is part of a series of profiles about the Province’s retired friars. It features what they are doing now, a look back on their ministerial life as friars, and how, even in retirement, they are making a difference in their communities and issues of the day through their activities, interests, and hobbies. ELFRIDA, Ariz. – Before the pandemic, Emmet …