NEW YORK — The Provincial Council has announced the new assignments of five friars.
• Brian Hart, OFM, is currently residing at Holy Name Friary, Ringwood, N.J., for evaluation and recuperation.
• Stephen Lynch, OFM, has retired from full-time ministry and is residing at St. Anthony Friary, Butler, N.J., effective April 20.
• John McDowell, OFM, is moving to St. Francis Springs Prayer Center in Stoneville, N.C., effective July 1.
• Paul Santoro, OFM, to St. Anthony’s Friary in St. Petersburg, Fla., effective April 15.
• Lambert Valentine, OFM, has been assigned temporarily to Holy Name Friary, Ringwood, as of April 18, for evaluation and rehabilitation.