We give thanks and praise to God for the priestly ordination of our Capuchin brother, Brian Sullivan O.F.M. Cap., which took place today, May 30, at St. Ann’s Church in Hoboken, New Jersey. The ordination was celebrated by His Eminence, Cardinal Sean O’Malley O.F.M. Cap.
We congratulate our brother Brian Sullivan O.F.M. Cap., on completing his theological studies at Seton Hall University.
Br. Brian will soon be ordained a priest. Let us pray for him and for the mission to which God is calling him in the near future.
Fr. John Aurilia, OFM Cap, who as a young Capuchin in the 1960s served as one of the secretaries of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. Fr. John speaks about the extraordinary mystical gifts of the saint, how is most outstanding gift was his humility and what Padre Pio was like in his day-to-day life. We also learn about Father Aurilia's book, "Dearest Soul: A Spiritual Journey with Padre Pio." (from Catholic Forum)
Our new postulants, Ben and Reynerio, were invested with the Tao cross today, beginning their first year of formation. Please pray for them and for all our men in formation.
The newest novices were invested today, receiving the clothes of probation as they begin their second year of formation. The four novices from our province are Alvaro, Carlos-Andres , Christopher, and Giomar. (Pictured left to right) Please pray for them and for all our men in formation.
We are grateful to all those who supported us in acquiring the new van equipped to transport our elderly friars and those with medical needs.
This past Thursday, the van was blessed by our Provincial Minister Fr. Robert Perez OFM cap. May God reward your kindness and generosity of all of you.
This week, we gathered for a provincial assembly to spend time together as brothers with all our friars from the communities throughout the province. We shared moments of prayer, dialogue, recreation, and fellowship.
Our Brother Brian was ordained a deacon today, at the Cathedral of the Newark Archdiocese by Cardinal Tobin. Click here to see pictures of the ceremony!
(Pictures and Thumbnail Courtesy of Archdiocese of Newark)
Our Brothers Tobias, Abel, and Francisco are officially welcomed to the Diocese of Orlando, for our new friary in Kissimmee, Florida. Click here to read the article posted by the diocese.