SILVER SPRING, Md. — An online venture has been launched for Robert Lentz, OFM, a master iconographer stationed at Holy Name College. A new website, RobertLentz.com, provides a glimpse into his work through stories and videos about his life as an artist, a friar and a contemplative human being. Through the website, Robert will release a series of videos and …
Anthonian’s New Name Strengthens Franciscan Message
NEW YORK — Those who pick up the latest issue of The Anthonian magazine will notice a new look — the addition of the word “Franciscan” beneath the magazine’s name. “The Anthonian certainly demonstrates our devotion to St. Anthony, but the name doesn’t actually tell our whole story,” said David Convertino, OFM, executive director of St. Anthony’s Guild, in the foreword …
Five Welcomed Into Postulant Program
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Holy Name Province welcomed five postulants into its postulancy program on Aug. 27 at Holy Name College. During the ceremony, Alexis Alvares Padron, Aaron Richardson, Eufemio Dimas Robaina, Camilo Garcia Sanchez, and Angel Vazquez received the Tau cross from Michael Reyes, OFM, who professed solemn vows on Aug. 23. Ronald Pecci, OFM, director of the Province’s …
Three Friars Profess Final Vows as Franciscans
NEW YORK — Surrounded by friends and relatives who have supported them throughout their lives and in their formation, Ross Chamberland, OFM, Jeffery Jordan, OFM, and Michael Reyes, OFM, professed solemn vows at an 11 a.m. Mass here on Saturday, Aug. 23. Friars, relatives and members of various sister communities — from all parts of the United States — were …
Three Friars to Profess Solemn Vows August 23
NEW YORK — All are invited to St. Francis of Assisi Church on Aug. 23 when three friars profess their final vows as members of the Franciscan Order. The 11 a.m. Mass at the church on West 31st Street will be celebrated by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM. Ross Chamberland, OFM, Jeffery Jordan, OFM, and Michael Reyes, OFM, were approved in March by the …
Student Friars Complete Internships to Prepare for Final Vows
As part of the formation process, prior to requesting solemn profession of vows, each Holy Name friar completes a yearlong internship — a time in a ministry that both the friar and the Province’s leadership feel best utilize the talents and interests of the individual, while also responding to the Province’s needs. This story profiles the internships of the student …
Formation Update: Five Postulants Visit New Jersey, New York Ministries
The update below, from the Province’s director of postulancy, is part of an occasional series of stories on the formation process. SILVER SPRING, Md. — Postulancy is a unique year in Franciscan formation, as educational as any other year, but not as academic or primarily spiritual; this approach is experiential. The Ratio calls for a great variety of experiences for the postulant …
Formation Update: Interfaith Dialogue Highlights Annual Gathering
MARRIOTTSVILLE, Md. — Seventeen friars in initial formation, along with six solemnly-professed friars, hunkered down during the recent polar vortex to take part in the annual formation intersession, held from Jan. 4 to 8 at the Bon Secours Spiritual Center. As in years past, the gathering was marked by a great building up of fraternity among the men in initial …
Chapter 2014: Theme and Logo Chosen
NEW YORK — “Being Who We Say We Are” has been selected as the theme of the 2014 Provincial Chapter. The HNP Chapter Planning Committee finalized this last week, choosing a logo for the event and evaluating details related to the agenda and logistics. The committee chose this theme for the June 1 to 6 gathering, because of the current …