As Holy Week progresses, a friar at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, explains the meaning behind an annual event that will happen on Friday. He also describes how the more than 100-year-old monastery — home to 20 friars from eight OFM provinces and 10 student priests — serves the community. WASHINGTON — On Good Friday night during this …
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 …