BOSTON — Frequent snowstorms have disrupted Boston’s citizens and the St. Anthony Shrine community throughout the past month, but the coming of Lent has given the friars hope — and a glimpse of the sun. “Today, the sun finally burst through and tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, we are hoping for people to come to the Shrine,” said Eric Carpine, OFM, on …
Daniel Horan Writes Book on Thomas Merton
As the 100th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Merton approaches in 2015, a new book about the Trappist monk so closely associated with the friars has been written. “The Franciscan Heart of Thomas Merton” by Daniel Horan, OFM, of Boston was released last month. The book “offers a unique insight on the influence of St. Francis and the Franciscan …
HNP Friars Share Insights at Merton Conference
This report is based on a press release provided by the Office of Marketing and Communications staff at St. Bonaventure University. ALLEGANY, N.Y. — Through keynote speakers, worship experiences, and tours, a four-day conference at St. Bonaventure University explored the relationships Trappist monk Thomas Merton had with the people and places of St. Bonaventure. The June 19 to 22 conference, …
FMS Benefit to Highlight ‘Empowering’ Faith, Mission Experiences
WASHINGTON — The empowering experiences of faith formation and mission service for laypeople will be at the heart of the Franciscan Mission Service’s 2014 World Care Benefit and Celebration. The April 11 event will begin with a social hour and silent auction, followed by the presentation of the Ninth Annual Anselm Moons Award. This year’s recipient is Jack Jezreel, founder …
Ministries Offer Varied Lenten Services, Programs
The Lenten season is rich with spiritual events at ministries around the Province. On March 14, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle, Va., began its Franciscan Lenten Reflection Series with Joseph Nangle, OFM, and Vincent Cushing, OFM. In the morning session, Joe provided a historical perspective on the work of Pope Francis in the Latin American Church, according to John Habel, …
St. Bonaventure University to Host Thomas Merton Conference in June
ALLEGANY, N.Y. — In anticipation of Thomas Merton’s 100th birthday in 2015, St. Bonaventure University will host a three-day conference this summer titled “Coming Home and Going Forth: Merton as Mirror and Model.” The June 19 to 22 event will celebrate the relationship between St. Bonaventure and the beloved Catholic contemplative. While Merton’s time in Western New York was brief, …
SPUFY Friars Gather for Discussions, Support
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This year’s meeting of the Solemnly Professed Friars Under Five Years (SPUFY) was held from Jan. 6 to 10. The meeting was attended by all 12 friars in this category, as well as our two mentors, Bill Beaudin, OFM, and David Hyman, OFM. This year, the gathering was coordinated by Stephen DeWitt, OFM, and Mario Gómez, OFM. We met for three extended discussions …