NEW YORK — Seven friars marking their 25th and 50th anniversaries of profession this year were honored last week at the Province’s annual jubilee Mass. The men, who traveled to New York City from various states along the East Coast to celebrate their Franciscan heritage, were praised by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM. He celebrated the Nov. 12 Mass at …
Jubilee Commemoration Set for Nov. 12
NEW YORK — Seven friars marking 25th and 50th anniversaries of profession this year will be honored Nov. 12 with a special Mass celebrated by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM. All are welcome to the 5:30 p.m. liturgy at St. Francis of Assisi Church on West 31st Street. Those marking 50 years are: John Anglin, OFM, of St. Petersburg, Fla. …
Jubilarian Profile: Brice Leavins Marks 50 Years as a Friar
This is the second in a series of profiles about friars commemorating major anniversaries of profession this year. The 2014 silver and golden jubilarians will be honored by the Province later this year. The previous issue of HNP Today featured John Anglin, OFM. PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One of the more unusual specialties in the Province belongs to Brice Leavins, OFM, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary of profession …
Province Celebrates 2014 Jubilarians
Last month, Pope Francis reminded the faithful of God’s great love for them, saying “God lowers himself, coming down to earth as little and poor, showing that in order to be similar to him we must not place ourselves above others, but rather lower ourselves, place ourselves in service, make ourselves small with the small, poor with the poor.” As 2014 …