NEW YORK — Eighteen friars who are marking major anniversaries of profession this year will be honored June 24 at a special Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church on West 31st Street. The Province’s annual jubilee celebration of friars commemorating 50 and 25 years as professed Franciscans will include a 5:30 p.m. liturgy. The event will recognize 750 years …
Jubilarian Profile: Xavier De La Huerta Marks 50 Years as a Friar
This is the second in a series of profiles of Holy Name Province friars who are marking major anniversaries as Franciscans in 2015. Xavier and the other jubilarians commemorating 50 and 25 years of profession will be honored by the Province in June. PHILADELPHIA — After four years in the Navy as a young sailor, Xavier De La Huerta, OFM, …
Jubilarian Profile: Brian Cullinane Marks 50 Years as a Friar
This is the first in a series of profiles of Holy Name Province friars who are marking major anniversaries as Franciscans in 2015. Brian and the other jubilarians commemorating 50 and 25 years of profession will be honored by the Province in June. BOSTON — As Brian Cullinane, OFM, prepares to commemorate his 50th anniversary as a friar this year, …
Province Congratulates 2015 Jubilarians
NEW YORK — In a message regarding the “Year of Consecrated Life,” Pope Francis encouraged religious as he quoted St. John Paul II in his 1996 apostolic exhortation, Vita Consecrata: “You have not only a glorious history to remember and to recount, but also a great history to be accomplished. Look to the future, where the Spirit is sending you in order …
Two Friars Ordained Priests on Province’s Feast Day
BOSTON — On the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus gained two new priests. Friars, friends and family members gathered Jan. 3 at St. Anthony Shrine for the celebration of the rite of presbyteral ordination of Ross Chamberland, OFM, and Jeffery Jordan, OFM. The two men had professed their final …
Province Honors Seven Jubilarians
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 …
Reflection: 50 Wonderful Years of Fraternal Life
On Nov. 12, Holy Name Province honored friars marking their 25th and 50th anniversaries of profession, with a special Mass at St. Francis Church in New York City. Below, one of the jubilarians commemorating 50 years as a friar writes about how grateful he is for the support and the love of his fellow friars. “The Rule and Life of …
Three Friars Profess Final Vows as Franciscans
NEW YORK — Surrounded by friends and relatives who have supported them throughout their lives and in their formation, Ross Chamberland, OFM, Jeffery Jordan, OFM, and Michael Reyes, OFM, professed solemn vows at an 11 a.m. Mass here on Saturday, Aug. 23. Friars, relatives and members of various sister communities — from all parts of the United States — were …
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: Jud Weiksnar Marks 25 Years as a Friar
This is the eighth in a series of profiles about friars commemorating major anniversaries of profession this year. The previous issue of HNP Today featured Patrick Tuttle, OFM. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Taking a new assignment in Buffalo to do creative outreach to the poor means “going home” for Jud Weiksnar, OFM, who is celebrating 25 years in vows this summer. The former pastor of St. …
Jubilarian Profile: Patrick Tuttle Marks 25 Years as a Friar
This is the seventh in a series of profiles about friars commemorating major anniversaries of profession this year. The previous issue of HNP Today featured Thomas Conway, OFM. GREENVILLE, S.C. — As a teenager, Patrick Tuttle, OFM, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church, was motivated to consider religious life by his stepmother, Julia. While growing up in Hartford, Conn., his stepmom was his confirmation …
Jubilarian Profile: Thomas Conway Marks 25 Years as a Friar
This is the sixth in a series of profiles about friars commemorating major anniversaries of profession this year. A profile of Francis Kim, OFM, was published on June 11. BOSTON — Thomas Conway, OFM, describes his many assignments over the past 25 years as a “potpourri.” They include teaching, administration, formation, and serving in campus ministry, as spiritual assistant and as a parish priest. As this …
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