Profile: James Patrick Kelly Marks 50 Years as a Friar

Wendy Healy Friar News

This is the sixth in a series of profiles of Holy Name Province friars who are marking major anniversaries as Franciscans in 2015. The last article featured Christopher Keenan, OFM. James and the other jubilarians commemorating 50 and 25 years of profession will be honored by the Province on June 24.  HARTFORD, Conn. — At the age of 12, James Patrick …

Jubilarian Profile: Glenn Humphrey Marks 50 Years as a Friar

Wendy Healy Friar News

This is the fourth in a series of profiles of Holy Name Province friars who in 2015 are marking major anniversaries as Franciscans. The previous article featured Thomas Ennis, OFM. Glenn and the other jubilarians commemorating 50 and 25 years of profession will be honored by the Province on June 24.  ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. — As discussions continue about the future …

Jubilee Celebration Set for June 24

Jocelyn Thomas Friar News

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: Thomas Ennis Marks 50 Years as a Friar

Wendy Healy Friar News

This is the third in a series of profiles of Holy Name Province friars who in 2015 are marking major anniversaries as Franciscans. The previous article featured Xavier De La Huerta, OFM. Thomas and the other jubilarians commemorating 50 and 25 years of profession will be honored by the Province in June.   RINGWOOD, N.J. — It was not the influence of …

Jubilarian Profile: Xavier De La Huerta Marks 50 Years as a Friar

Wendy Healy Friar News

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

Wendy Healy Friar News

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, …

Jubilarian Profile: Jud Weiksnar Marks 25 Years as a Friar

HNP Communications Friar News

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

Wendy Healy Friar News

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

HNP Communications Friar News

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 …

Jubilarian Profile: Francis Kim Marks 25 Years as a Friar

HNP Communications Friar News

This is the fifth in a series of profiles about friars commemorating major anniversaries of profession this year. The April 16 issue of HNP Today featured Emeric Szlezak, OFM. WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — As the only Korean friar in Holy Name Province, Francis Kim, OFM, has actively ministered to the Korean community along the East Coast. Francis, who is commemorating his 25th anniversary as a friar this …

Jubilarian Profile: Richard Mucowski Marks 50 Years as a Friar

HNP Communications Friar News

This is the third in a series of profiles about friars commemorating major anniversaries of profession this year. The March 5, 2014 issue of HNP Today featured Brice Leavins, OFM. WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. — A love of psychology and an independent spirit have guided Richard Mucowski, OFM, through three master’s degrees, two doctorates and varied ministries as a licensed clinical and medical psychologist. Richard, the guardian and pastor …

Jubilarian Profile: Brice Leavins Marks 50 Years as a Friar

Wendy Healy Friar News

This is the second in a series of profiles about friars commemorating major anniversaries of profession this year. The 2014 silver and golden jubilarians will be honored by the Province later this year. The previous issue of HNP Today featured John Anglin, OFM.  PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One of the more unusual specialties in the Province belongs to Brice Leavins, OFM, who is celebrating his 50th anniversary of profession …