January 6, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 1

IN THE HEADLINES

Marking Milestones
Friars look toward 2010 anniversaries of religious life and remember brothers who died in 2009

New Year Begins with World Peace Day
Pope talks of peace and environmental preservation

Christmas Festivities Around the Province
From special meals to special prayers, ministries observe holy season

FRIAR NEWS

Bolivia Friar Provides Update on Social Center
Franciscan center in Cochabama has great year, says Ignacio Harding

Funeral Services Held for Rosario Vieira
Life of 85-year-old friar commemorated last week in New Jersey

Boston Friars Bless Chapel
Renovated chapel site of St. Anthony Shrine Christmas Eve service

News Briefs
Updates about the ministry of Holy Name friars including presentations and projects

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Hispanic Ministry Blog Recommends Immigration Reform
Province’s Encuentro Franciscano offers resources and reflections

Western New York SFO Fraternity Commemorates 150th Anniversary
Allegany group calls St. Bonaventure Parish home

Province Announces Martin Luther King Jr. Event
John O'Connor to celebrate Mass at University of Georgia’s Catholic Center

St. Bonaventure Update: Enrollment, Academic Programs, Campus Facilities
Sr. Margaret’s e-letter, SBU magazine and Joe Butler Lectures offer university news

JPIC Course at Antonianum
Order to offer course in April in Rome

Province Mourns Deaths of Friends, Relatives
Friars mourn passing of several loved ones

FEATURES

This Month in Provincial History
Notable January events that took place around Holy Name Province through the years

Strategic Planning at 31st Street
Friars and lay staff identify three themes essential for shaping future of St. Francis of Assisi Church

Boston Radio Ministry
Shrine’s “Talk in the City” show takes message to community

FRANCISCAN WORLD

Chesterfield Poor Clares Commemorate Anniversary
Three HNP friars take part in New Jersey celebration

Sacred Heart Province Update
General Vicar Michael Perry recuperates after knee surgery

UPCOMING EVENTS

Provincial Council Meeting
January 11 - 13, 2010
Monthly meeting of council members

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration
January 17, 2010
Provincial commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. at University of Georgia Catholic Center, Athens, Ga. 10 a.m. Mass celebrated by Provincial Minister Fr. John O'Connor, OFM

Provincial Office Closed
January 18, 2010
Holy Name's Provincial Office is closed in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Franciscan Experience Weekend (FEW)
January 22 - 24, 2010
FEWs offer an opportunity for men interested in Franciscan life to discuss their calling in depth with our vocation director and other members of the...