February 3, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 3

IN THE HEADLINES

St. Camillus Partners on New School
Maryland parishes plan opening of St. Francis International School

Province Ministries Support Haiti
Students, friars help earthquake victims

Friars and Partners-in-ministry March for Life
Communities participate in annual abortion protest

FRIAR NEWS

Transition
Update from Provincial Council about Raymond Selker

Author Boniface Hanley Goes Online
Provincial history takes temporary back seat to e-book biography

Fraternal Gatherings Set
Registration due Feb. 12 for regional days

Provincial Minister’s Schedule
John O’Connor’s commitments through April

News Briefs
Updates about the presentations, projects and special ministry activities of HNP friars

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Jubilee Celebration Announced
Save the dates for Province celebrations

Province Ministries Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.
Events highlight Franciscan spirit of peace and equality

FVMs Visit Georgia
Promoter and volunteers speak at university Masses, talk with students

Miami Man Receives Francis Medal
Lay preacher honored for helping friars in Florida

News from Siena College
School redesigns Web site, hosts seasonal events

Franciscan Institute Announces New Book
Friar David Flood writes about early Franciscans

Province Mourns Deaths of Friends, Relatives
Friars grieve passing of loved ones

FEATURES

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

HNP Communications Office Marks 40 Years of Ministry
From humble beginnings to embracing the digital age

The Christian Century in Japan
A reflection about the martyrs of Japan, who are remembered Feb. 6

FRANCISCAN WORLD

St. Barbara Province News
Updates about the California-based OFM province

Franciscans International Update
Geneva office downsized to reduce costs

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Fraternal Gathering # 2
February 25, 2010
Place: St. Anthony Shrine, Boston Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.