DURHAM, N.C. — The Emily Krzyzewski Family Life Center celebrated its history last month with a Founders’ Day gala, commemorating both the center’s community involvement and a friar instrumental in its creation. Close to 18 years ago, the friars of Immaculate Conception Church, led by then-pastor David McBriar, OFM, proposed a neighborhood center to Mike Krzyzewski, a parishioner and head basketball …
‘Taking the Church to the Streets’ in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. — For many years, parish and school staff members of the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi have gathered as a group four times per year for formation and fellowship, and to enhance collaboration among our many ministries. One of these days traditionally revolves around Franciscan spirituality. Speakers and workshops are facilitated by visiting friars or others …
Class of 1964 Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ordination
NEW YORK — Eight friars gathered last week for a Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church to celebrate their 50th anniversary of ordination. With their varied backgrounds and areas of expertise, the priests from Florida, the District of Columbia, New York and North Carolina celebrated their milestone together on May 23. The friars reaching their golden jubilee this year …