May 20, 2009
Vol. 43, No. 10

IN THE HEADLINES

Four Friars Ordained Priests
Linh Hoang, Hugh Macsherry, Stephen Mimnaugh and Harry Monaco were ordained to priestly ministry on May 16 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City.

Local JPIC Reps Gather for Retreat
More than 20 representatives from eight Province ministries gathered this month in Northern New Jersey for Holy Name’s fifth annual Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Local Contacts Retreat.

FRIAR NEWS

Assignments of HNC Friars
HNP’s friars in formation are planning for their summer assignments and year-long internships. Francis Di Spigno has announced new ministry roles for friars based at Holy Name College.

SBU Honors Dan Riley for his Spirit of St. Francis
For his infectious laugh and dedication to the school for more than 35 years, St. Bonaventure University lauded Dan Riley with its Gaudete Medal.

SPUFY Meets in Florida for Biannual Gathering
Solemnly professed friars under five years heard Michael Duffy discuss his life as a Franciscan, as well as took time for prayer, meals, and leisure activities with retired friary residents in April.

Upstate Friar Speaks at NYC Clergy Series
A friar from Western New York spoke with clergy from Metropolitan New York as part of the Cardinal Bernardin Series for Clergy in New York City.

‘Emmaus’ Friars Gather in New Jersey
Five friars who live alone and pray as a fraternity met this month in South Jersey for faith-sharing and a milestone celebration of one of the Emmaus fraternity members.

Friar News Briefs
Click here for news about activities of Holy Name friars, including Michael Carnevale, Matthew Conlin, F. Edward Coughlin, Angelus Gambatese, Capistran Heim, Jacques LaPointe, Kevin Mackin, Jerome Massimino, Aubrey McNeil, Dominic Monti, Kevin Mullen, John O’Connor, Paul O’Keeffe, Michael Putich, Daniel Sulmasy, James Vacco and Basil Valente.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Province Concludes Spring Fraternal Gatherings
The last of nine regional gatherings was held May 7 at Holy Name College in Maryland. The series focused on the leadership development and finance components of the Province’s strategic plan.

Communications Office Update
HNP's Communications Office has added to its Web site an updated edtition of the 2009 directory as well as a new Extranet photo album. Click for newsletter deadlines and other developments.

Peacemaking Pilgrimage Planned for Nov. 3 to 13
Friars and partners-in-ministry are invited to join Jacek Orzechowski on a November trip to the Holy Land for first-hand education on the complexities of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict.

Bronx to Name Street in Honor of Franciscans
A portion of the street behind Holy Cross Parish in the Bronx will be named Franciscan Way next month, in tribute to the HNP friars who ministered there for 87 years. All friars are invited.

South Jersey Parish Beautifies Community
Ground was broken this month for a community garden, celebrating a victory for Camden’s St. Anthony of Padua Parish and Cramer Hill community. The garden replaced a once abandoned lot.

Peaceprints Ministry Fundraiser a Success
Buffalo's Peaceprints prison ministry and transitional housing for ex-offenders in Upstate New York recently raised $13,000 for its newly-merged program. Michael Oberst provided an update.

FEATURES

Spiritual Direction Encourages Relationship with God
Spiritual direction programs around the Province are helping people get closer to God by deepening their faith and developing stronger ties to the Lord.

Looking Inward, Looking Outward in Tampa
As Sacred Heart Church undergoes a full restoration, pastor Andrew Reitz took time out to bring the Province up-to-date on work in the church and out in the community.

St. Francis Residence II to Mark 25th Anniversary
John Felice, president of St. Francis Friends of the Poor, which provides housing for the homeless and mentally ill in New York City, reflects on a quarter century of ministry to the homeless.

FRANCISCAN WORLD

HNP Friars Speak at International Symposium at SBU
Dominic Monti and Michael Blastic were among presenters at an international symposium on the Early Rule of the Friars Minor, sponsored by the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University in April.

Newsletter Recalls Chapter of Mats
The Order of Friars Minor distributed a four-page special edition of its newsletter Fraternitas, focusing on April’s International Chapter of Mats, in addition to its regular monthly edition.

Montana Poor Clares Welcome Friars
The Poor Clares of Montana, a ministry associated with Holy Name Province, invites friars to plan a retreat in Great Falls and visit their retreat center and monastery.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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...