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 …
Funeral Services Held for Hugh Eller
RINGWOOD, N.J. — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 24 at Holy Name Friary for Hugh Eller, OFM, who died there on Oct. 21. Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM, presided and gave the homily. Burial followed at Mount Calvary Cemetery in nearby Butler. Hugh, 88, was a Franciscan for 66 years and a priest for 61. Early Years Hugh …
Hugh Eller Dies
RINGWOOD, N.J. — Hugh Eller, OFM, 88, a Franciscan friar for 66 years and a priest for 61, died Oct. 21 at Holy Name Friary. A wake is scheduled from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 at Holy Name Friary. A wake service will follow at 4:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial, celebrated by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, …
Funeral Services Held for Alexius Mulrenan
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Alexius Mulrenan, OFM, 80, a professed Franciscan friar for 59 years and a priest for 53, died suddenly Feb. 7 at St. Anthony Friary. A wake was held there on Feb. 10, with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately after. Provincial Minister John O’Connor, OFM, served as principal celebrant. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery, Clearwater, Fla. Early Years Born on …
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 …