Brs. John Aherne, George Camacho, and Edgardo Jara will make lifelong commitments to the Franciscan Order as they join Holy Name Province.
From the Provincial Minister’s Desk
The reflection below is the first in a series by Provincial Minister Kevin Mullen, OFM, about his observations and experiences as leader of Holy Name Province. As I begin my third month as Provincial Minister, I am concluding a hectic transition that has taken place at a number of levels. At the work level, I needed to step into my …
Two Friars Ordained Deacons
SOUTH BOSTON, Mass. — Two friars were ordained as transitional deacons last month in the first ordination to take place at St. Augustine Chapel, the oldest Catholic church in New England. Ross Chamberland, OFM, and Jeffery Jordan, OFM, were ordained during an Aug. 28 Mass celebrated by Bishop Robert Hennessey of Boston. The two friars were solemnly professed on Aug. …
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 …
Joseph Cavoto Professes Final Vows
NEW YORK — Joseph Cavoto, OFM, made his solemn profession to observe the Rule of St. Francis according to the Constitutions of the Order of Friars Minor on March 19 in a ceremony during evening prayer in the chapel of St. Francis Friary on West 31st Street. Provincial Minister John O’Connor, OFM, received Joseph’s profession on the feast of St. Joseph. This marks …