The process of relocating the Ringwood facility’s residents to other nursing homes, and helping place its employees in jobs at other locations, is underway.
Provincial Healthcare Facility Recognized with Award
RINGWOOD, N.J. — The Province’s skilled nursing facility has been recognized for its quality service with the 2014 Bronze AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association. The recommendation for the award was confirmed after completion of a survey compliance status, according to the AHCA. “We were very pleased to receive this recognition,” said A. Francis Soucy, OFM, director and …
This Month in Provincial History
Some notable March events around Holy Name Province include: One Year Ago March 7, 2013 — St. Bonaventure University celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Friedsam Memorial Library with a blessing and rededication. Francis Di Spigno, OFM, executive director of university ministries, and Provincial Councilor F. Edward Coughlin, OFM, were among those who participated in the event. March 13, 2013 — Pope Francis was elected as …
Funeral Services Held for Edward Donohue
RINGWOOD, N.J. — Edward Donohue, OFM, 84, a professed Franciscan friar for 61 years and a priest for 57 years, died Feb. 21 at Holy Name Friary. A wake was held Feb. 24 at St. Anthony Church, Butler, N.J. Provincial Councilor Joseph Nangle, OFM, celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial there on Feb. 25, with Richard Husted, OFM, delivering the homily. Burial followed at Mount Calvary …