The Holy Name Province community is mourning the death of two friars’ relatives.
Peggy Burke, sister-in-law of Lawrence Burke, OFM, of Ringwood, N.J., died July 31. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 5 at St. Cornelius Church, Chadds Ford, Pa.
John Green, uncle of Provincial Minister John O’Connor, OFM, died Aug. 3.
In addition, the Province extends condolences to two English-speaking Conference provinces who recently lost members.
Fr. Paul Lachance, OFM, a member of the St. Joseph Province of Canada and associate of Sacred Heart Province, died July 31 at the age of 73.
Br. Emanuel Hanson, OFM, a member of the Holy Spirit Province in Australia, died July 2 in Sydney.