IN THE HEADLINES
Holy Name Friars Participate in International Chapter
Eight friars represented the Province at the International Chapter of Mats last month in Assisi, where nearly 1,800 friars gathered to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Order’s founding.
Franciscan Family Commemorates 800th Anniversary
Nearly 120 members of the Franciscan family commemorated the Order’s eighth centenary last week with a study day at the Province’s Midtown New York City location.
Washington Theological Union Graduates Five Friars
Julian Jagudilla, Hugh Macsherry, Stephen Mimnaugh, Cidouane Joseph and Lawrence Anderson graduated last week from Washington Theological Union. Dominic Monti was the graduation speaker.
Province Honored by Allegany Sisters at Anniversary Celebration
The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany honored Holy Name Province with a Distinguished Partner in Ministry Award at its anniversary event, with Provincial Minister John O’Connor as keynote speaker.
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FRIAR NEWS
Transitions
Six Holy Name friars have new assignments.
Ministry of the Word Team Discusses the Future
After a busy Lenten season of preaching in 11 states, the friars of Holy Name’s Ministry of the Word gathered in Florida April 26 to 28 for their annual meeting.
Three Friars Earn Spiritual Direction Certification
Richard Flaherty, Barry Langley and Daniel Murray were among 13 candidates earning certification in spiritual direction from the San Damiano House of Prayer Spiritual Direction Training Program.
Friar News Briefs
Click here for news about activities of Holy Name friars, including Russell Becker, Peter Chepaitis, Daniel Dwyer, William Fitzgerald, Lawrence Hayes, David Hyman, Gregory Jakubowicz, David McBriar, Francis McHugh, Cassian Miles, Harry Monaco, John Pierce, James Scullion and Michael Tyson.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
Cardinal McCarrick To Serve as Advisor to JPIC Directorate
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, former archbishop of Washington, will be an informal advisor to HNP's Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Directorate.
Province Thanks Ringwood Staff
The 52 staff members of Holy Name Friary’s skilled nursing home were honored last week with a luncheon in appreciation of their work.
Communications Office Update
Photos of last year’s guardians meeting and ordination festivities and the 2007 move to the New York City friary are among the images posted on three albums on the HNP Extranet's new photo gallery.
S.C. Parish Contributes to Building for Clean Start Ministry
St. Mary of the Angels Church in Anderson helped raise money for Clean Start to purchase a building to offer its services valued by the homeless: taking showers, washing clothes and getting help with other needs.
Ministry Opportunities at Mount Saint Mary
Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y., is seeking a director of campus ministry and a college chaplain.
This Month in Provincial History
Last year's trip by HNP's Provincial Minister to Rome to plan 2009’s General Chapter, the ordination of five friars to priestly ministry and other noteworthy events through the years are listed.
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FEATURES
Spotlight on Religious Life
Since May 4 — the day after World Day of Prayer for vocations — a video clip about Holy Name Province has appeared on a popular Web site drawing attention to religious life, and to Holy Name Province.
Hope in the Holy Land
In a region torn by fighting, a New Jersey-based friar finds hope in the Holy Land, especially in the faces of people working to make that sacred area better.
‘Come Home’ Ministries Evolve to Fit the Times
Almost 30 years after the Province’s “Come Home” program was started by Flavian Walsh, the ministry that invites alienated Catholics back to the Church is alive in Boston, New York City and Triangle, Va.
Wellness Committee Says Now’s the Time to Stay Active
If tempted to say “my get up and go got up and went,” then Wellness Committee member Francis McHugh encourages beginning a basic exercise program.
FAN Launches Climate Change Campaign
The Franciscan Action Network launched its Franciscan Campaign on Climate Change last month with the first of seven Webinars providing details of the initiative. Several HNP ministries participated.
Mystery Players Gather in New Jersey
For the first time, members of Francis Pompei’s Franciscan Mystery Players from around the country convened to share experiences.
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FRANCISCAN WORLD
St. John the Baptist Province Celebrates 150 Years
Friars, family and friends of St. John the Baptist Province gathered in Cincinnati last month to mark the 800th anniversary of the Order as well as the 150th anniversary of the province.
Luis Herrara Named Archbishop of Cuenca
Fr. Luis Cabrera Herrara, General Definitor of the Order for Latin America and the Caribbean, was named by Pope Benedict XVI as archbishop of Cuenca, Ecuador.
Midwest Province Launches Redesigned Site
The current newsletter of Sacred Heart Province, which recently redesigned its Web site, highlights friars’ experiences at the Order’s Chapter of Mats.
Assumption Province Marks Eighth Centenary
Members of Assumption Province spent the last week of April celebrating the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Order.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Book signing by Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM, in Midtown Manhattan
May 12, 2009
10 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 3 p.m. in St. Francis House at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West 31st Street. The Provincial Vicar will sign copies... 
Provincial Council Meeting in New York
May 13 - 14, 2009
Monthly meeting of the Council members at the Provincial Office on West 31st street.
Ordination of Four Priests in New York City
May 16, 2009
11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West 31st Street, New York. Friars who will be ordained are Linh Hoang, Hugh Macsherry, Stephen Mimnaugh, and Harry Monaco.
First Profession of Vows in Wilmington, Del.
June 6, 2009
Jeffery Jordan, OFM, will profess his first Franciscan vows at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, 1010 W, 4th St., Wilmington.
Provincial Vicar Dominic Monti, OFM, will...
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