NEW YORK — More than 60 years of dedicated service were celebrated on Saturday, when two staff members of St. Anthony’s Guild, the organization of laypeople devoted to St. Anthony and to supporting the friars’ work, were recognized with the Province’s Francis Medal. Robert Baard and Joan Gruber were given the medal at the Guild’s 90th anniversary Mass in honor …
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 …