September 1, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 18

IN THE HEADLINES

Four Friars Profess Final Vows
Cidouane Joseph, Robert Lentz, Erick Lopez and Paul O’Keeffe take final steps as Franciscans

North Carolina Parish Hosts Immigration Rally
More than 1,500 gather at Durham’s Immaculate Conception Church to discuss reform

Province Accepts Four as Postulants
Summer discernment culminates with Aug. 26 ceremony in Wilmington, Del.

Semesters begin at SBU, Siena and WTU
Students return to school, as U.S. News magazine ranks colleges well

Buffalo’s St. Clare Parish Grateful For Successful Festival
Three parishes in New York and New Jersey hold summer fundraisers

FRIAR NEWS

Friar Transitions
News about Frank Critch and Charles Gilmartin

Student Friars Reflect on Summer Assignments
Jeffery Jordan, Michael Reyes and Edgardo Zea-Laura share ministry experiences

Jubilarian Profile: John Kull Marks Golden Anniversary of Profession
Bishop Timon High School graduate celebrates 50 years of ministry home and abroad

Siena Scholarship Named for Ken Paulli
Friar honored on his 25th anniversary as a friar and 20th as a priest

News Briefs About Special Ministry Activities of HNP Friars
Click for updates about Richard Husted, Jeremiah McGinley, Russel Murray, Pat Sieber and others

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

JPIC Educational Events Support Immigration
Province urges Franciscans to advocate for reform; webinar and training sessions offered

Tomatoes, Tomatoes Everywhere
Camden’s St. Anthony of Padua Parish shares produce abundance with community

Neumann University Features Workshop on Mychal Judge
Francis Gunn to speak about “Saint of 9/11” on Sept. 25

Province Extends Sympathy to Families of Deceased
Sisters of Stephen Doyle, Thomas Murphy and mother of William Bried have died

FEATURES

Seasonal Reflection: Religious Freedom
Brian Jordan describes why he supports construction of Muslim cultural center near WTC site

This Month in Provincial History
Notable September events that took place around Holy Name Province

FRANCISCAN WORLD

St. Barbara Province Update
Six friars begin novitiate as Finian McGinn celebrates milestone

UPCOMING EVENTS

Diaconate Ordination of Two Friars in Washington
September 4, 2010
Two Holy Name Province friars -- Brothers Cidouane Joseph and Erick Lopez -- will be ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Francisco Gonzalez, auxiliary bishop...

Provincial Office Closed for Labor Day
September 6, 2010
The Provincial Office staff wishes friars and partners-in-ministry a happy holiday weekend.

Come and See Weekend in Boston
September 17 - 19, 2010
Are you a man between 21 and 40 years of age interested in Franciscan life? If so, we invite you to visit our friar community in Boston to share meals and conversation...

Fraternal Gathering #1
September 24, 2010
First fraternal gathering of fall 2010 series. Location: Siena College Friary, Loudonville, N.Y.; Time: 1 - 6 p.m.