Upcoming Events

May 17, 2008
Memorial Mass for Bishop Benedict Coscia, OFM, in New Jersey

A memorial Mass for Benedict Dominic, OFM, bishop emeritus of Jatai, Brazil, is scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 17 at St. Bonaventure Church, 174 Ramsey St., Paterson, N.N. A luncheon will follow.

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May 24, 2008
Priesthood Ordinations of Five Friars

11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church;
West 31st Street, New York, NY.
Friars who will be ordained are Scott Brookbank, OFM, Zachary Elliott, OFM, Julian Jagudilla, OFM, Gonzalo de Jesus Torres- Acosta, OFM, Christopher VanHaight, OFM.

Contact:
Michael Harlan, OFM
Ph: 646-473-0265 ex. 306

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June 19, 2008
Provincial Jubilee Celebration

5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Manhattan.
The liturgy celebrates the 25th and 50th anniversary of profession of vows of nearly 20 friars.

Contact:
Michael Harlan, OFM
MHarlan@hnp.org
646-473-0265 ex. 306

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June 27 - 29, 2008
JPIC Local Contacts Retreat , St. Francis Springs Prayer Center, Stoneville, N.C.

This annual Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation retreat begins 5:30 p.m. Friday June 27 and concludes with lunch on Sunday June 29. Representatives of all HNP ministries are welcome.
Cost of the event, which takes place at the prayer center near Greensboro, N.C., is $75/ person and includes meals, lodging and materials. More information available in the May 7 issue of HNP Today.

Contact:
Russell Testa
JPIC animator
202-527-7561
JPIC@hnp.org

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August 17, 2008
Affiliation of Postulants

St. Anthony Shrine, Boston

Contact:
Brian Smail, OFM
646-473-0265 ex. 352

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August 23, 2008
Solemn Profession of Vows in Manhattan

11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West 31st Street, New York, NY. Provincial Minister John O'Connor, OFM, will receive the vows of six HNP friars and one friar from the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land.

Contact:
Francis Di Spigno, OFM
301-434-3400

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September 6, 2008
Diaconate Ordination of four friars in Washington, D.C.

9:30 a.m. at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C. Friars who will be ordained deacons:
Linh Nog Hoang, OFM
Hugh Macsherry, OFM,
Stephen Mimnaugh, OFM,
Harry Monaco, OFM

Contact:
Francis Di Spigno, OFM
fjdssmd@yahoo.com
301-434-3400

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