The Provincial Administration has announced new assignments for three friars.
Martin Bednar, OFM, of St. Petersburg, Fla., has received permission to retire from full-time ministry as of Jan. 1. He remains in-residence at St. Anthony Friary there.
Raymond Mann, OFM, of St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, has been given senior associate status as of Jan. 1.
Ignatius Smith, OFM, has been assigned to St. Joseph Church in Anderson, S.C., effective Jan. 20.