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 …
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 …
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 …
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: Francis Kim Marks 25 Years as a Friar
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 …
Class of 1964 Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Ordination
NEW YORK — Eight friars gathered last week for a Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church to celebrate their 50th anniversary of ordination. With their varied backgrounds and areas of expertise, the priests from Florida, the District of Columbia, New York and North Carolina celebrated their milestone together on May 23. The friars reaching their golden jubilee this year …
Jubilarian Profile: Richard Mucowski Marks 50 Years as a Friar
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
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 …
Jubilarian Profile: John Anglin Marks 50 Years as a Friar
This is the first 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. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A friar who evolved his preaching style to keep up with the times by including new media is commemorating his golden jubilee as a …
Pius Liu Commemorates 60 Years as a Priest
TAIWAN — Citing the importance of learning and commenting on his blessings, Pius Liu, OFM, commemorated 60 years as a priest last month at a Mass of Thanksgiving that he described as lively and harmonious. Close to 250 religious attended – friars, sisters, priests – along with others. The Jan. 4 Mass, which also commemorated the anniversary of Fr. Bonaventure …
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 …