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 …
Greenville Parish Celebrates 75 Years
Earlier this month, one of the parishes the Province founded in South Carolina marked an historic milestone with special events and guests, including a bishop and a former pastor. A member of the mission advancement team provides details in this report. GREENVILLE, S.C. — The weekend of Oct. 17 was one of great celebration for the parishioners of St. Anthony …
Greenville’s St. Anthony School Receives Grant for Religious Books
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Students at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School have more ways to learn about faith, thanks to the Catholic Negro-American Mission Board. The board recently awarded the school a grant to update and enhance the religious section of the new library. St. Anthony’s was one of 12 schools in the United States that received the grant. The …
Delaware, South Carolina Parishes Plan Anniversary Celebrations
Two parishes with strong roots in African-American communities are gearing up for celebrations of their history next month. On Oct. 5, St. Joseph Parish in Wilmington, Del., is commemorating 125 years of ministry and service to the community with a Mass celebrated by Bishop W. Francis Malooly. A luncheon will follow at the Hotel Dupont. The church’s history begins with …
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: Patrick Tuttle Marks 25 Years as a Friar
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 …
Students at Franciscan Grade Schools Continue to Excel
The end of the academic year brought accolades, celebrations and fond farewells for students at parish schools around the Province. From saying goodbye to beloved mentors to anticipating renovated spaces when the school year begins in the fall, children have a lot to be proud of and a lot to which to look forward. Committed to Success Throughout the first …
Black History Month Celebrations Honor Past, Present, Future
Ministries around the Province celebrated the African American community throughout February during Black History Month. At St. Joseph Parish in Wilmington, Del., events were held every Sunday throughout February. The parish, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, is the oldest historically African American Catholic parish in the Diocese of Wilmington. On the first Sunday, St. Joseph’s hosted a …
Southern Communities Feel Impact of Last Week’s Winter Weather
Several inches of snow snarled traffic and closed schools across the southeast region of the United States last week. HNP friars and partners-in-ministry were among 50 million people affected by the icy precipitation that began Tuesday, Jan. 28. The storm was part of a weather system that gathered moisture from the Gulf of Mexico before colliding with a cold front …
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 …