As the 40-day journey to Easter begins, a friar with experience in education, administration and parish ministry, shares his thoughts about the importance of reviewing “the pathways and ministries where God has led us and walked with us.” Ash Wednesday begins our Lenten journey to Easter. During this journey we will ask God to deepen our relationships — not only …
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 …
Mount Saint Mary College Celebrates Kevin Mackin
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — The Mount Saint Mary College community gathered on April 24 to bid farewell to beloved president, Kevin Mackin, OFM, who will step down from the leadership position at the end of the academic year. “He has truly led by example,” said Mary Bocskocsky, president of the student government association, who spoke on behalf of the students during the ceremony. …
Guild Celebrates Nine Decades of ‘Love at Work’
NEW YORK — Saturday’s dreary weather failed to squelch the festive feeling on West 31st Street as friars and supporters gathered to commemorate the 90th anniversary of St. Anthony’s Guild. “We don’t come here just to remember the past. We come to gain strength and insight from Scripture, from the Eucharist, and from each other,” said David Convertino, OFM, executive …
St. Anthony’s Guild Plans 90th Anniversary Celebration
NEW YORK — Nine decades have passed since John Forrest Loviner, OFM, and the friars of Holy Name Province established St. Anthony’s Guild. Now, Guild leaders, the Province’s partners in fundraising, are recognizing all that members and the friars have done through the years. A 90th anniversary celebration with activities for both friends of the Province and the friars is planned for …
Kevin Mackin Resigns as College President
NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Mount Saint Mary College president Kevin Mackin, OFM, announced today that he will step down at the end of the current academic year. The fifth president in the college’s 54-year history, Kevin will have served as president of the Dominican school for close to six years. His plans for the future include addressing health issues and a move …