Fr. Emeric Szlezak, OFM, a professed Franciscan friar for 79 years and a priest for 74, died on March 16 in St. Petersburg, where he had lived since 2005.
Franciscan Friar Beloved in St. Petersburg Community Celebrates 100th Birthday
Provincial Minister Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM, declares Dec. 17 “Fr. Emeric Szlezak, OFM, Day” throughout Holy Name Province.