June 17, 2009
Vol. 43, No. 12

IN THE HEADLINES

Jeffery Jordan Professes First Vows
Georgia native Jeffery Jordan, supported by friends from Albany to Florida, professed his first vows as a Franciscan on June 6 at St. Paul’s Church in Delaware.

Franciscans Elect Leaders
During the second week of the Chapter in Assisi, the Franciscan Order re-elected José Rodríquez Carballo to serve a second term as General Minister and elected an American as General Vicar.

FRIAR NEWS

Transitions
A new assignment and a name change have been announced.

Province Receives Three Novices
A small but joyful gathering of friars witnessed the reception on June 12 of three men into the Province's novitiate in Delaware.

Friars Mark Ordination Anniversaries
As the Church prepares to commemorate the Year for Priests, seven HNP friars recently celebrated their 50- and 60-year anniversaries of ordination.

St. Anthony Shrine Hosts Boston Mayor
On Pentecost Sunday, the friar community of St. Anthony Shrine greeted Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, his wife, Angela, and invited guests for a special dinner.

Friars Featured in Siena, Bonaventure Magazines
Siena College and St. Bonaventure University have released spring issues of their magazines, Siena News and Bonaventure, each featuring Holy Name Province friars at the institutions.

News Briefs
Click here for updates about Holy Name friars, including David Bossman, Michael Calabria, Thomas Conway, Dan Horan, Glenn Humphrey, Stephen Kluge, Tony LoGalbo, Louis McCormick and others.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Western N.Y. High School Holds Fundraiser
Bishop Timon–St. Jude High School in Buffalo hosted its fifth annual Kaleidoscope Dinner, raising more than $125,000 for the Fr. Joel A. Campbell, OFM Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Peace Activist Speaks Throughout Province
Just back from Iran, peace activist Louis Vitale spoke at two churches in New Jersey this month, discussing “Living as a Peacemaker.” He will be in North Carolina next week.

St. Francis Inn Staff, Guests Enjoy Annual Block Party
Friends of St. Francis Inn gathered for community building and fun at the Philadelphia soup kitchen's 20th annual block party on June 7.

Hartford Parish Celebrates Haitian Culture
St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish hosted its fifth annual Taste of Haiti this month. The event to benefit its “twin” parish in Zoranje, Haiti, was attended by 250 and raised nearly $10,000.

Allegany Parish Program Encourages Love
In partnership with another local parish, St. Bonaventure Church in Western New York helped people explore the Gospel’s call to “love one another” in a six-week program.

Ministry Opportunity at Raleigh Parish
The Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi is seeking a coordinator of program development for its Franciscan Coalition for Justice and Peace.

Province Mourns Deaths of Relatives
Friars are mourning the deaths of family members of three friars.

FEATURES

Ministries Commemorate Saint Anthony
Holy Name Province’s diverse ministries are celebrating Saint Anthony of Padua this month. Those whose name includes the patron saint pay him special homage.

Creative Marketing Promotes Province, Order
An opinion piece, written by Provincial Vicar Dominic Monti about what it means to live a Franciscan life, has been published in several secular and Catholic publications from New York to South Carolina.

Seasonal Reflection: Love in Action
Friar Stephen Lynch offers thoughts about John the Baptist, whose feast is June 24, reminding readers that though suffering is in the hands of Divine Providence, “how we deal with suffering is in our hands.”

FRANCISCAN WORLD

SAMP Restructures
Hit by the recession, technology and changes in people’s reading habits, St. Anthony Messenger Press in Ohio is reorganizing its staff and refocusing its business.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Provincial Celebration of Jubilees of Profession — New York City
June 24, 2009
Annual celebration of friars commemorating 25 and 50 years of profession. Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: St. Francis of Assisi Church, West 31st Street, New York, followed by...

Provincial Council Meeting in New York
June 24 - 25, 2009
HNP Council members meet at the Provincial Office on West 31st Street.

The Well-Fed Friar: Maintaining Taste and Health
June 27, 2009
A workshop for HNP guardians and their cooks sponsored by HNP's Wellness Committee. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in San Damiano Hall, 129 West 31st Street, New York.

Provincial Office Closed for Independence Day
July 3, 2009
The Provincial Office will reopen on July 6. The administration and staff wish friars and their partners-in-ministry a happy and safe holiday weekend.