The friars rely on the people of God to support their mission in the Province and beyond. Our provincial development office funds the works of justice, peace, and charity that the friars offer in humble service to God, the Church, and all people. For decades now, a team of lay staff have stood at the friars’ side to promote our mission and our good works, to endow us with the means to train our newest friars, and to support our most senior friars after a lifetime of faithful service.

Thus we congratulate George Vogel, who has retired after 10 years of service as the director of the development office. During his tenure, the Province moved its development office from St. John the Baptist Church and Friary in New York City to the Monastery of the Sacred Heart, Yonkers, N.Y., helping us reduce operating expenses. He also supervised the restructuring of the development office to fit the current size and means of the Province. Under his leadership, the development office became more efficient and more effective at raising money through its direct mail campaigns and special events like the Annual Capuchin Benefit.

George brought to the Province over 30 years of senior-level management experience in New York-based regional banks like Greenpoint Bank and Capital One, as well as skills in data analysis. He and Elizabeth, his wife of 36 years, reside in Long Island. They have three grown sons.

Thank you, George, for 10 years of dedicated service. The friars are deeply grateful for you and wish you many joyful blessings in your retirement.