• Novices Profess First Vows
    Novices Profess First Vows
    August 29, 2021
    Our four novices professed First Vows on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
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  • Friars Depart from Catskill
    Friars Depart from Catskill
    August 17, 2021
    After over 100 years of presence, the Franciscan Friars have handed over the keys of St. Anthony Friary, Catskill, NY to the Sisters of Life after the Province signed a long-term lease for the building
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  • Br. Joshua Critchley Professed Solemn Vows
    Br. Joshua Critchley Professed Solemn Vows
    August 3, 2021
    On Saturday, July 31, Friar Joshua Critchley OFM professed his Solemn Vows at St. Joseph Church in Winsted, Connecticut. Fr. Robert Campagna, OFM, Minister Provincial, received Josh’s vows.
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  • Death of Fr. Alexis Anania, OFM
    Death of Fr. Alexis Anania, OFM
    July 25, 2021
    Fr. Alexis Anania, OFM passed into eternal life at the age of 90 years old. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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  • Friar Jimmy Zammit OFM Elected General Definitor
    Friar Jimmy Zammit OFM Elected General Definitor
    July 15, 2021
    On Thursday, 15 July 2021, at Collegio Internationale San Lorenzo da Brindisi (Rome), the General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor elected brother Jimmy Zammit to the government of the Order as Definitor. We will keep him in our prayers on this new role as a servant towards the Franciscan Order.
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  • New Minister General Elected
    New Minister General Elected
    July 14, 2021
    ELECTION OF NEW OFM MINISTER GENERAL On Tuesday, 13 July 2021, at Collegio Internationale San Lorenzo da Brindisi (Rome), His Eminence, Cardinal João Braz de Aviz, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, who was appointed by His Holiness Pope Francis, to serve as Cardinal Delegate at the OFM General Chapter 2021, announced with joy that BROTHER MASSIMO FUSARELLI is elected as the new OFM Minister General
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  • General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor
    General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor
    July 3, 2021
    OPENING OF OFM GENERAL CHAPTER 2021 On Saturday, 3 July 2021, the Order of Friars Minor formally inaugurated the General Chapter 2021, at the Collegio Internationale San Lorenzo da Brindisi (Rome), with the theme of Renewing Our Vision, Embracing Our Future. Inspired by the scripture passage, “Awake… and Christ will give you Light!” (Eph 5:14), this General Chapter is a sign and celebration of the fraternal fellowship of the whole Order. From 3-18 July 2021, the 117 Capitulars who are gathered will work together as brothers to uphold the patrimony and life of the Order, to discern how the Lord calls us to be renewed and to grow in service of the Gospel, and to elect the higher leadership of the Order for 2021-2027. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBz7RRgZ03s
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  • Visitator General Appointed
    Visitator General Appointed
    June 28, 2021
    Friar Michael Perry, O.F.M., Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, has appointed Friar William Spencer, O.F.M., former Provincial Minister of the Province of the Sacred Heart (USA), as Visitator General to our province.
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  • Death of Fr. Clement Procopio, O.F.M.
    Death of Fr. Clement Procopio, O.F.M.
    June 4, 2021
    Fr. Clement passed to his eternal reward on June 4, 2021. He was ten days short of his 102nd birthday.
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  • Solid Ground Ministry Closes
    April 13, 2021
    With the retirement of Fr. James Goode, O.F.M., Founder and Director, Solid Ground Ministry has officially closed its office and ministry.
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  • Death of Fr. Amedeo Nardone, O.F.M.
    Death of Fr. Amedeo Nardone, O.F.M.
    February 20, 2021
    Fr. Amedeo Nardone, O.F.M. Date of Birth: November 18, 1942 Reception: October 1, 1959 First Profession: October 2, 1960 Solemn Profession: November 4, 1965 Ordination: July 1, 1968 Date of Death: February 20, 2021
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  • Death of Fr. John Bavaro, OFM
    Death of Fr. John Bavaro, OFM
    February 9, 2021
    Fr. John Bavaro passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on February 8, 1021
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  • Death of Gloria Cassese, First Order Affiliate
    Death of Gloria Cassese, First Order Affiliate
    January 22, 2021
    Sunday, January 17, 2021
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  • Death of Glorian Tijerino de Salinas
    Death of Glorian Tijerino de Salinas
    November 9, 2020
    Glorian Tijerino de Salinas, mother of Friar Octavio.
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  • Death of Fr. Roderick Crispo, O.F.M.
    Death of Fr. Roderick Crispo, O.F.M.
    September 30, 2020
    September 30, 2020
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  • Death of Hana Fialova
    Death of Hana Fialova
    June 6, 2020
    Mother of Friar Vit Fiala, OFM.
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  • Death of Fr. Frederick Mazzarella, OFM
    Death of Fr. Frederick Mazzarella, OFM
    April 18, 2020
    Fr. Frederick passed away in Toronto on Good Friday, April 10, at the age of 87
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  • Death of a Friar
    Death of a Friar
    March 21, 2020
    Friar John Sebastian Laird-Hammond, OFM died on March 19, 2020
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  • Province Issues Coronavirus Guidelines
    Province Issues Coronavirus Guidelines
    March 15, 2020
    From the Provincial Office and the Provincial Health Care Committee
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  • Minister General Friar Michael Perry Visits Province
    Minister General Friar Michael Perry Visits Province
    January 16, 2020
    Fr. Michael Perry visits our Provincial Curia in Manhattan. Celebrates Mass for Padua Friars
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