NEW YORK — Seven friars marking their 25th and 50th anniversaries of profession this year were honored last week at the Province’s annual jubilee Mass. The men, who traveled to New York City from various states along the East Coast to celebrate their Franciscan heritage, were praised by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM. He celebrated the Nov. 12 Mass at …
Francis Kim Expands Farm, Plans Venue for Prayer, Visitors
HARDWICK, N.J. — In western New Jersey, far from the hectic metro New York area where he has spent most of his ministry, Francis Kim, OFM, is developing a farm that will be more than a place to grow crops and raise animals. He hopes that it will be a place for people to come for peace and prayer, and to …
Jubilee Commemoration Set for Nov. 12
NEW YORK — Seven friars marking 25th and 50th anniversaries of profession this year will be honored Nov. 12 with a special Mass celebrated by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM. All are welcome to the 5:30 p.m. liturgy at St. Francis of Assisi Church on West 31st Street. Those marking 50 years are: John Anglin, OFM, of St. Petersburg, Fla. …
Jubilarian Profile: Francis Kim Marks 25 Years as a Friar
This is the fifth in a series of profiles about friars commemorating major anniversaries of profession this year. The April 16 issue of HNP Today featured Emeric Szlezak, OFM. WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — As the only Korean friar in Holy Name Province, Francis Kim, OFM, has actively ministered to the Korean community along the East Coast. Francis, who is commemorating his 25th anniversary as a friar this …
Province Celebrates 2014 Jubilarians
Last month, Pope Francis reminded the faithful of God’s great love for them, saying “God lowers himself, coming down to earth as little and poor, showing that in order to be similar to him we must not place ourselves above others, but rather lower ourselves, place ourselves in service, make ourselves small with the small, poor with the poor.” As 2014 …