Earlier this month, one of the parishes the Province founded in South Carolina marked an historic milestone with special events and guests, including a bishop and a former pastor. A member of the mission advancement team provides details in this report. GREENVILLE, S.C. — The weekend of Oct. 17 was one of great celebration for the parishioners of St. Anthony …
Black History Month Celebrations Honor Past, Present, Future
Ministries around the Province celebrated the African American community throughout February during Black History Month. At St. Joseph Parish in Wilmington, Del., events were held every Sunday throughout February. The parish, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, is the oldest historically African American Catholic parish in the Diocese of Wilmington. On the first Sunday, St. Joseph’s hosted a …
Southern Communities Feel Impact of Last Week’s Winter Weather
Several inches of snow snarled traffic and closed schools across the southeast region of the United States last week. HNP friars and partners-in-ministry were among 50 million people affected by the icy precipitation that began Tuesday, Jan. 28. The storm was part of a weather system that gathered moisture from the Gulf of Mexico before colliding with a cold front …
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 …
Remembering Nelson Mandela
As the world mourned the death of Nelson Mandela, 95, earlier this month, people around the globe expressed their admiration for the South African who, after spending nearly three decades in prison, became his nation’s president and a symbol for peace and reconciliation. For days, the media focused on the impact of the man who inspired millions. Below are comments …