Returning home after serving in the U.S. Army, Peter Fiore, OFM, enrolled at Siena College under the G.I. bill – and although it was nearly 75 years ago, he still recalls the “best decision” he ever made as if it were yesterday because it introduced him to the Franciscan friars and led to a lifetime of education ministry at the Loudonville, New York, campus where it all began.
The Surprise of His Life: Michael Blastic Honored by Peers with ‘Festschrift’ Volume
When he received an email from the provincial minister last October requesting a video conference, Michael Blastic, OFM, anticipated the conversation would be about a new assignment. Instead, he got the surprise of his life.
Night of Stars Planned for Sept. 27
After more than a year of cancellations of in-person events and raising funds through virtual platforms, the Province’s Development Office is planning to once again raise the curtain on its popular “Night of Stars” – an annual event featuring refreshments, entertainment by Broadway performers, and the opportunity for networking with friars and Province friends and supporters.
Transitions
The Provincial Administration on has announce new assignments for friars Michael Blastic, Larry Ford, Daniel Horan, Russel Murray, Michael Reyes
Eight Friars Profess Simple Vows
Eight men from three U.S. provinces professed first vows as Franciscan friars at Old Mission Santa Barbara on July 2. A small gathering in the novitiate chapel at the 18th-century mission included leadership from Holy Name, St. Barbara, and St. John the Baptist provinces, who formally witnessed vows and received the new friars. faculty.
Province Extends Sympathy to Families of Deceased
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, …