As September begins, ministries around the Province are holding in prayer those who died during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. More than 400 people participated in the annual Father Mychal Judge, OFM, Walk of Remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 7 in New York City. The day began with the rosary and Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church on …
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 …
Sky the Limit for Earth Day Activities
Nearly 35 years after St. Francis was named the patron saint of ecology, his followers are calling for greater care for creation. Many ministries used Earth Day on April 22 to educate about the effect that even a small change can have on the environment. In Virginia, county, state and federal officials joined friars and partners-in-ministry at St. Francis of …