For many, January is a time of transition and fresh starts. For a friar who returned last month from a sabbatical in the Middle East, it is a time to settle back into parish life in the United States and to share his experiences. After 31 years of ordained ministry, I decided that it was time for a sabbatical. Through …
Francis Medal Presented to Seven
OBERNBURG, N.Y. — Seven Francis Medals were presented this spring to partners-in-ministry at St. Mary Parish. On April 27, Joseph Juracek, OFM, pastor, presented medals to active members of the parish community — a farewell gift from the Province, which is withdrawing from the parish this summer. The friars wished to recognize the hard work and dedication of their partners-in-ministry. Two of …
Province to Withdraw from Two Sullivan County Parishes
NEW YORK — For the second time in nearly two months, Holy Name Province has made the difficult decision to withdraw from parishes in the Archdiocese of New York. They are St. Mary Parish, Obernburg, and St. Anthony Parish, Yulan — both in rural Sullivan County. The announcement was made during parish Masses the weekend of Feb. 23. Joseph Juracek, …