January 20, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 2

IN THE HEADLINES

Friars, Ministries Respond to Haiti Earthquake
With many close ties, Province prays, supports, donates

Province Commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. in Georgia
University of Georgia hosts HNP’s celebration of peace advocate, civil rights leader

FRIAR NEWS

Transitions
Updates from Provincial Council about Jacques LaPointe and a North Jersey friary

Intersession Gathering for Simply-Professed Friars
Participant describes value of Province’s annual event for student friars

SPUFY Friars Meet
Solemnly-professed gather at Florida friary

A Banner Month for Painter-Poet Miguel Loredo
Friar’s art featured in Florida newspaper and exhibit

News Briefs
Updates about the presentations and projects of HNP friars

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Justice and Peace Initiatives
JPIC Directorate focuses goals, plans events

Missionary Group Launches E-letter
Work of the Interprovincial Secretaries for Missionary Evangelization featured

WTU Update
Semester begins with new staff members and energy

Manhattan Parish Announces Spring Programs
Midtown church offers assortment of classes, workshops

Church Technology Workshop in Pennsylvania
Villanova University's February summit to share best practices for e-communications

Province Mourns Deaths of Friends, Relatives
Friars mourn passing of mother of friar and several friends

FEATURES

Still Your Brother … Your Sister
Wellness Committee member reflects on challenges of dementia

Recommended Reading
Friars and partners-in-ministry suggest books

HNP Today’s Top Stories of 2009
Province’s major events draw readers to newsletter

FRANCISCAN WORLD

News from General Curia
Recap of January Fraternitas

IC Province Update
Reports on Immaculate Conception Province's launch of its 100th anniversary and other news

UPCOMING EVENTS

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...

Preaching Workshop
February 8 - 10, 2010
Sponsored by the HNP Evangelization Directorate at the Franciscan Center in Tampa. Begins at 5 p.m. on Feb. 8 and ends at noon on Feb. 10.

Provincial Council Meeting in New York
February 11 - 12, 2010
Monthly meeting of council members. Location: Provincial Office, 129 West 31st Street

Provincial Office Closed for Holiday
February 15, 2010
The Provincial Office is closed in commemoration of Presidents Day.

Fraternal Gathering #1
February 18, 2010
Place: St. Anthony Friary, St. Petersburg, Fla. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.