BUFFALO, N.Y. — As a colossal winter storm dumped more than seven feet of snow on the Western New York area from Nov. 18 to 21, the area shut down. Vehicles were abandoned in snow banks. Schools and offices closed. People hunkered down in their homes, watching the snow bury everything around them. At St. Patrick Friary, all six friars — …
This Month in Provincial History
Some notable November events around Holy Name Province include: One Year Ago Nov. 2, 2013 — The Migrant Center at St. Francis Church in New York City opened with a free public forum on immigration. (The Migrant Center has served more than 200 people during its first year.) Nov. 9, 2013 — Paul Keenan, OFM, was ordained to the priesthood …
Friars Get Soaked for Good Cause
Oprah Winfrey has done it. The New York Mets have done it. Kermit the Frog has done it. And now, so have friars of Holy Name Province. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has made headlines and flooded Facebook in recent weeks. The fundraiser dares participants to either raise awareness for ALS by getting drenched with a bucket of ice water …
Buffalo Friars Collaborate with Community
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An event designed for city agencies to let the community know what services are available ended with people getting to know the friars and their work. Last month, representatives from nearly 20 social service programs came to St. Patrick Friary to provide information to area residents. They set up a trade-show-like event in an area known as …