July 21, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 15

IN THE HEADLINES

Ministries Celebrate St. Bonaventure Feast Day
Namesake university and parishes mark July 15 with community, spiritual and academic events

Province's JPIC Reps Gather in North Carolina
Numbers (and temperatures) soar at JPIC Local Contacts Retreat

Manhattan Church Concludes First Leg of Strategic Planning
Parish outreach to focus on young adults, gay and lesbian Catholics and poor and alienated

New German Province Born from Merger of Historic Franciscan Entities
Latest response to membership trends in the Order of Friars Minor

South Carolina Parish Commemorates End of Slavery
Fourth consecutive Juneteenth celebration held at St. Anthony of Padua Church

FRIAR NEWS

Transition
News about friar Leo Clifford

Jubilarian Profile: Joseph Hertel Marks 50 Years
A diverse ministry with expertise in fundraising

Postulants Spend Summer in Western New York
Four men learn about Franciscan traditions, participate in 5K race

Boniface Hanley’s Newest Book Available on Amazon
Friar chronicles life of World War II priest

News Briefs About Special Ministry Activities of HNP Friars
Click for updates about Ed Coughlin, Frank Critch, Steve Patti, Dennis Tamburello and others

ANNOUNCEMENTS & SHORT REPORTS

Raleigh Parish JPIC Ministry Goes Digital
Franciscan Coalition launches Facebook page, contributes to St. Francis of Assisi blog

Paterson Community Supports Immigrant Rights
Christopher VanHaight participates in N.J. Day of Action

Immaculate Conception Holds Vigil
Durham parish prays for environment, is noticed by local media

St. Bonaventure University Hosts St. Anthony Messenger Editor
Friar speaks on “Francis of Assisi and Studies”

Buffalo Parish Announces Festival
St. Clare community plans “Weekend Under the Tent” for Aug. 6

Province Extends Sympathy to Families of Deceased
Relatives of friars Larry Burke and Patrick Sieber have died

FEATURES

Seasonal Reflection: Encountering the Divine Presence at Portiuncula
Thoughts from a friar about feast of the “Little Portion,” Aug. 2

Recommended Reading
Have a Little Faith, The Early Franciscan Movement and You Are My Beloved are suggested

FRANCISCAN WORLD

IC Province Elects New Provincial Minister
Friar Antonio Nardoianni will assume role in fall

FAN Seeks Executive Director
Two-year-old Franciscan Action Network accepting applications for new leader

SJB Province Highlights Health
Health & Wellness Survey finds trends among friars

UPCOMING EVENTS

Provincial Council Meeting
August 8 - 11, 2010
Meeting of HNP council members in Denver, Colo.

Solemn Professon of Four Friars in New York City
August 21, 2010
Place: St. Francis of Assisi Church, West 31st Street, New York. Time: 11 a.m. Friars being professed are Brothers Cidouane Joseph, OFM, Robert Lentz, OFM, Erick Lopez,...