BOSTON — For decades, John and Angela O’Keeffe have served their parish, St. Margaret’s in Burlington, Mass., with exceptional faith and commitment to Franciscan values. They were recognized for their many years of ministry last month by Holy Name Province. Thomas Conway, OFM, executive director of St. Anthony Shrine, presented the O’Keeffes with the Province’s Francis Medal on Feb. 21 at St. …
Pilgrimage to Holy Land, Mission to Africa
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem Two opportunities are being offered in the coming months for people to explore the roots of the Gospel and answer the call to serve their brothers and sisters. From Jan. 18 to 30, Paul O’Keeffe, OFM, of Boston, will lead a mission trip to South Africa, where participants will explore the legacy …
SPUFY Friars Gather for Discussions, Support
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — This year’s meeting of the Solemnly Professed Friars Under Five Years (SPUFY) was held from Jan. 6 to 10. The meeting was attended by all 12 friars in this category, as well as our two mentors, Bill Beaudin, OFM, and David Hyman, OFM. This year, the gathering was coordinated by Stephen DeWitt, OFM, and Mario Gómez, OFM. We met for three extended discussions …
Franciscan Influences: Leading and Guiding
This essay is part of a series in which lay people describe the impact the friars have had on them. The most recent reflection appeared in the Nov. 20 issue of HNP Today and was written by a staff member of the gift shop at the Province’s parish in Tampa, Fla. Below, a staff member at Create, the Harlem, N.Y., social services program …