February 17, 2010
Vol. 44, No. 4

IN THE HEADLINES

Ministries Dig Out from Blizzards
Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey ministries share snow stories and photos

Initial Formation Program Changes for 2010-2011 Year
Collaboration with provinces planned, new venues for novices and postulants

Catholic Schools Week Commemorated
Province schools and administrators show pride, celebrating “Dividends for Life”

FRIAR NEWS

Friar Transition
Announcement about John Richardson

John Heffernan to Mark Profession Anniversary
After 25 years, grateful for opportunities to learn and grow; first in a series of jubilarian profiles

Update from Pius Liu in Taiwan
Missionary sends holiday greetings

Friars Ponder Church Questions
First “Seaside Conversations” take place in Margate, N.J.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES

Franciscan Peacemaking Pilgrimage to Holy Land Planned for June 15
Organizer Jacek Orzechowski requests registration by March 15

Preaching Workshop Held for Friars
Praise strong for Evangelization Directorate’s recent program

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
Webinar planned on care for creation, March 4

SBU Hosts President of Northern Ireland College
Mychal Judge Center offers its first campus lecture

Communications Office Update
Facebook page being launched, directory updated, new e-mail system planned

FEATURES

Thoughts on Impact of Haiti’s Catastrophe
Finding God in times of trouble

Choosing a Psychotherapist
Wellness Committee member provides guidelines for locating a counselor

FRANCISCAN WORLD

News from General Curia
Recap of February Fraternitas

SJB Province Update
Recent developments from the Cincinnati-based province

Signs of Hope in Haiti
Assumption Province friar reports on medical assistance to earthquake victims

Immaculee Ilibagiza to Speak at Charism Day
Aston, Pa., spiritual center to host Rwandan survivor March 7

UPCOMING EVENTS

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.

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Webinar
March 4, 2010
The theme for this Webinar, which will begin at 7:30 p.m., is engaging children in the Franciscan...

Funeral arrangements for Br. Gerald Hudson, OFM,
March 7 - 8, 2010
Wake: March 7, 2- 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Wake Service: 8 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 2818 River Ave., Camden, N.J. (Ph: 856-963-5884). Mass...

Fraternal Gathering #3
March 9, 2010
Place: St. Francis Friary, New York, NY Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fraternal Gathering #4
March 11, 2010
Place: St. Bonaventure Church, Paterson, N.J. Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Provincial Council Meeting
March 16 - 17, 2010
Monthly meeting of council members; Location: Provincial Office, 129 West 31st Street, New York

Funeral Services for Fr. Daniel Hurley, OFM
March 17 - 18, 2010
Wake: March 17, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m., St. Bonaventure University Chapel, Doyle Hall, Allegany, NY, Ph: 716-375-2423; Wake Service at 8 p.m; Mass...