2025 - Issue 1
Saturday, July 01, 2023
Letter from the Provincial
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by Fr. Robert Abbatiello P eace and good things to you! As the recently elected provincial minister of the Province of St. Mary, it is an honor for me to share these words with you, our families,...
Sunday, July 02, 2023
Around the Province
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Fr. Benedict Ayodi has trained thousands of climate activists across Africa. A contingent of Capuchin friars was preparing to join thousands of people in a mass march in New York City on Sept. 17 to...
Monday, July 03, 2023
Around the Province
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Saint Francis of Assisi is renowned as a peacemaker and sets the example for all Franciscans to follow. A week after the 78th anniversaries of the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by atomic...
Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Around the Province
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Fr. Patrick Sullivan, our missionary brother who ministered to Spanish-speaking peoples for decades, has re-issued his memoirs of Cuba in a new Spanish translation. Four Years in Castro’s Cuba ,...
Thursday, July 06, 2023
Around the Province
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Br. Robert Gerdin with one of his many friends at his religious jubilee celebration at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish on June 17, 2023. Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in New York City has seen many friars...
Saturday, July 08, 2023
Around the Province
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With thanks and gratitude to God, the giver of all vocations, the Province celebrated the vocation of Br. José Leonard “Leo” Rojas Gonzalez with his first profession of vows in Yonkers on July 22....
Sunday, July 09, 2023
Around the Province
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In addition to Br. José Leonardo Rojas’ first profession of vows, we marked the following milestones in our initial formation program in the summer. Our newest novice, Br. Shawn Natola, received his...
Monday, July 10, 2023
Around the Province
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We give thanks for the strong fraternal collaboration between our Province and the Holy Trinity Province of Karnataka, India. Over the last 30 years, many friars have come from Karnataka for a...
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Around the Province
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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...
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Features
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In his Testament , Saint Francis of Assisi spoke of how “the Lord gave me brothers.” In the beginning, they came from his native Assisi, but then they came from beyond, first from all of Umbria in...
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Summer is the time the earth yields its fruits. Jesus calls us all to bear good fruit, so each July and August, the youth and adults of Capuchin Family Ministries (CFM) bear good fruit, both...
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Every organization needs a form of governance and structure. Countries have their prime ministers and presidents; cities, their mayors; and corporations, their CEOs. Structures within organizations...
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Br. James Donegan, who served in Central America for six years, is seen here in Choloma, Honduras, with a rural base community of the parish of Nuestra Señora de Lourdes. At our provincial chapter...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Letter from the Provincial
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by Fr. Robert Abbatiello D ear brothers and sisters in Saint Francis, peace and all good things to you! As we enter into the wonderful season of Advent, preparing to celebrate our Lord’s birth and...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Around the Province
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He was a son of New York City and a son of St. Francis of Assisi. Now he joins all of God’s children in heaven. Fr. Francis Gasparik, through and through a Capuchin and a New Yorker, died on Nov. 12...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Around the Province
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Every Capuchin has heard The Call. Our friars continue to answer The Call in the many big and little calls they hear, day after day and year after year. Like Jesus Christ and St. Francis of Assisi,...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Around the Province
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Friars from our Province first set foot in Guam nearly 85 years ago. They oversaw the postwar expansion of the Church throughout the Mariana Islands. A custody, Star of the Sea, was formed from Guam...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Around the Province
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As part of the National Eucharistic Revival promoted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the bishops of New York State held a statewide Eucharistic Congress at Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Around the Province
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Let’s hear it for Fr. David Couturier, professor of Franciscan studies and theology at St. Bonaventure University, who published three titles this year through Franciscan Institute Publications....
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Around the Province
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We have been asking the master of the harvest to send out laborers for the harvest! Fr. Erik Lenhart, director of the vocation ministry, has traveled over 3,000 miles around the Province in his...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Features
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T wo of our friars are stationed in Santa Ynez, Calif., at San Lorenzo Seminary, home of the novitiate for the North American Pacific Capuchin Conference. Fr. Will Tarraza is one of three...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
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For generations of faithful in the United States, their identity as Catholics was deeply entwined with the parish they belonged to and the parochial schools they attended. This holds true for so...
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
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by Fr. Charles Sammons O ne of St. Francis of Assisi’s early biographers, Brother Thomas of Celano, relates how Francis, three years before his passing from this life, planned and celebrated...
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Letter from the Provincial
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by Fr. Robert Abbatiello M y dear brothers and sisters in Christ, peace and all good things to you. May the graces and blessings of Lent and Easter be yours in abundance! You and your loved ones...
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Around the Province
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Reflecting on his life for The Capuchin Journey in 2016, Fr. Joseph Flynn cherished his years in formation as a young friar. In his initial formation, as he put it, “fraternity happened.” Being...
Monday, March 11, 2024
Around the Province
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by Fr. Robert Phelps the son of an Irishman who dug graves to lie down the dead on Long Island, a gentle, quiet man who sat doll-like with his wife in the back seat of the car at the rail station in...
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Around the Province
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He came from the Bay State and embedded himself in the Granite State. And like granite, his dedication to God, to the Church, to the community, and to Capuchin life proved durable. For 33 years,...
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Around the Province
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As Capuchin Family Ministries launches its 2024 summer programs, it simultaneously launches a new logo! Since the relaunch of Capuchin Youth & Family Ministries a few years ago, the Province sought...
Friday, March 15, 2024
Around the Province
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The world classic children’s book The Little Prince has been published in a Chamorro translation. Fr. Eric Forbes translated the renowned novella, written in French by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and...
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Around the Province
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The Capuchin mission in Okinawa is entering a new phase of life. The Custody of Japan was transformed into a delegation of the Province after a decree by the general minister of the Order, Fr....
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Around the Province
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Building on their inaugural gathering in Brazil two years ago, the Capuchins of North and South America reunited for a week in Colombia, Feb. 4-11, to promote fraternal collaboration, formation, and...
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Around the Province
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Our fraternal collaboration with the friars of the Holy Trinity Province of Karnataka, India, continues to be strong. On Jan. 5, our brother Fr. Divya Karunesh arrived at Our Lady of Sorrows Friary....
Sunday, March 24, 2024
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W ith record numbers of undocumented immigrants coming to the United States every day, there is a lot of fear, anxiety, and anger being voiced in our cities, the media, and the government. In this...
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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F rom the beginning of the Franciscan movement 800 years ago, friars have always trusted in divine providence to supply the needs of their fraternities, the Church, and the people they serve. This...
Friday, April 12, 2024
Letter from the Provincial
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by Fr. Robert Abbatiello O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus, your...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Around the Province
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The Province of St. Mary is happy to announce that it has accepted a postulant Patrick Honan, 36, comes from Newtown, Conn. Patrick has been discerning his vocation to Capuchin life for a year,...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Around the Province
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With gratitude to God, the giver of all vocations, we joyfully announce that Br. Shawn Natola will make his first profession of vows this summer. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 27,...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Around the Province
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A friar who loved his family, the Church, the Capuchin Order, and his country. A brother who brought these loves to our international mission. That was how one friar described Fr. Roland Daigle, who...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Around the Province
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At St. Joseph Parish in New Paltz, N.Y., the friars and parishioners are strengthening their pro-life witness. They are discerning how to protect and enhance the lives of all persons from conception...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Around the Province
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The Capuchins of North America are collaborating to establish a fraternity that will live among migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border. The fraternity will be located in McAllen, Texas, in the Diocese...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Around the Province
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Br. James Donegan was appointed liaison officer for Franciscans International earlier this year. Franciscans International brings the voice of the world’s Franciscan communities to the United...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Features
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P ope Pius XI once called the Capuchins “the Marines of the Church” because they go where others hesitate to go to do God’s work. The Capuchins go, knowing they have God and their brothers with...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Features
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In the century following the American Revolution, the Roman Catholic population of New York City increased significantly, beginning with an influx of German and Irish immigrants. Generations of new...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Features
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B eing a Capuchin priest is all Fr. Don Bosco Duquette ever wanted. He had to pay some dues along the way, taking assignments he would not have chosen for himself: publisher of Catholic tracts,...
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Features
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Y ou know that we, the Capuchin Franciscans of New York and New England, are the Province of St. Mary. You may also know that Mary, who goes by so many titles, is Queen of the Friars Minor, that is,...
Friday, June 21, 2024
Around the Province
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Capuchin Mobile Ministries, our ministry of spiritual care to the homeless communities in Greater Boston, has received an infusion of talent and resources. Br. Francisco Serrano joined the team of...
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Around the Province
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Br. Shawn Natola (center) makes his first profession of vows before Fr. Robert Abbatiello as Br. Miguel Ramirez (right) bears witness. This summer, the Province commenced a new program of...
Wednesday, July 03, 2024
Around the Province
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Br. James Donegan (right) with fellow friars from around the world at the 86th general chapter of the Capuchin Order in Rome. As this issue of The Capuchin Journey was going to press, the 86th...
Saturday, July 06, 2024
Around the Province
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Our fraternal collaboration with the Custody of Our Lady of Hope (Guatemala-Honduras-El Salvador) took a concrete step forward this spring. On June 12, our brother Fr. Carlos Cortéz arrived to begin...
Sunday, July 07, 2024
Around the Province
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Br. Jason Chargualaf, Fr. Eric Forbes, and Fr. Felixberto Leon-Guerrero of the Delegation of Guam. The Custody of Star of the Sea, encompassing Guam and Hawaii, was changed into a provincial...
Monday, July 08, 2024
Around the Province
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Br. James Peterson was appointed chancellor of the Diocese of Portland, Me., effective Sept. 1. Brother Jim served the Archdiocese of Boston for many years as vice chancellor and assistant to the...
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Features
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A s the provincial director of development, I get to spend time with generous people of faith like you who contribute financially to the Province of St. Mary. Certainly, my plan in the future is to...
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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by Br. James Donegan The Province of St. Mary has been engaged in international mission for generations, sending priests and brothers to Asia and Latin America. Today, there are 14 friars serving in...
Saturday, July 13, 2024
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by Fr. Gerard Mulvey El Greco, "Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata," oil on canvas, 1585. “There is one path to God, through the burning love of the Crucified.” St. Bonaventure, The Soul’s Journey...
Monday, July 22, 2024
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G iving the hungry something to eat is core to the corporal works of mercy. It is one of the ways we can minister to Jesus Christ himself, for he says that when we give food to the least among us,...
Monday, July 29, 2024
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H aving a death in the family is always hard. Suffering more than one death at the same time is even more sorrowful. In one week, we lost three of our beloved brothers, all of whom lived at our...
Friday, August 30, 2024
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Capuchin Family Ministries' summer youth events continue to glow. We have been blessed with growth in quality of service and impact over the last five years. Summer Outreach Week , headquartered at...
Monday, September 30, 2024
Letter from the Provincial
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by Fr. Robert Abbatiello A replica of the San Damiano cross in the lower church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy. P eace and all good things to you. I write this welcome to the latest...
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Letter from the Provincial
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by Fr. Robert Abbatiello P eace and ev ery blessing to you and your families during this wonderful season of joy! From Thanksgiving through Advent to the celebrations of Christmas and a new year of...
Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Around the Province
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Br. Eugene Sheehan, who gave his very best to God, the Church, and his Capuchin brothers at St. Pius X in Middletown, Conn., for four decades, died on Nov. 4 in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. He was 81. God’s...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Around the Province
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On Oct. 27, the parishioners of St. Bridget, St. Dominic, and St. Stanislaus in Proctor and West Rutland, Vt., treated themselves and members of the community to a feast of German cuisine. Fr....
Monday, December 02, 2024
Around the Province
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Br. Anthony Zuba (left) and Fr. Thomas Franks (right) with Franciscan Br. James LaGrutta, Conventual Fr. Michael Lasky, and Franciscan Fr. Jacek Ozechowski at the Franciscan Justice Leadership...
Monday, December 02, 2024
Features
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A Story of Faith and Community The Capuchins have nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains in southern Vermont for over 18 years. Here, in one of the most challenging mission fields of the...
Monday, December 02, 2024
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Br. Tino Arias Reflects on Being a General Councilor Br. Tino Arias (left) at the convent of Renacavata, the birthplace of the Capuchin Order, in Camerino, Italy. I n August, Br. Celestino Arias...
Monday, December 23, 2024
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by Br. Francisco Serrano G rowing up in Mexico, I was privileged to experience my faith deeply embedded in my culture. Christmas stood out as one of the most significant celebrations in my town. Our...
Monday, December 23, 2024
Around the Province
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At a time when Americans find it difficult to express their political views to others who disagree with them, the friars have been practicing how to have a constructive dialogue over issues that...
Monday, December 23, 2024
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by Fr. Robert Phelps Christmas 2020 There is nothing sweet about this December colorless gray. Remember the indifferent wind, that blew without sympathy in a past as dark as this day, on the huddled...
Monday, December 23, 2024
Around the Province
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An ad hoc group of friars continues to quietly help newly arrived refugee families that are resettling in Westchester County and the metro New York area. The Province began its collaboration with...
Monday, December 23, 2024
Around the Province
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Fr. Eric Forbes celebrated the Eucharist and gave a presentation on St. Pio of Pietrelcina for the Guamanian community at St. James Church, Redondo Beach, Calif., on Oct. 19, 2024. Fr. Eric Forbes...
Monday, December 23, 2024
Around the Province
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Fr. Benedict Ayodi (second from right) and the international board of directors at Franciscans International. Franciscans International, the voice of the Franciscan family at the United Nations,...
Monday, December 23, 2024
Around the Province
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Fr. Paul Karun Mascarnas (standing left) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Catholic parish in Mine, Japan. Our brother in the Delegation of Japan, Fr. Paul Karun Mascarnas, celebrated the 50th...
Thursday, January 02, 2025
Letter from the Provincial
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by Fr. Robert Abbatiello P eace and all good things to you, your loved ones and your friends! Ashes. Fasting. Sacrifice. Almsgiving. Prayer. Humility. Penance. Confession. Abstaining. Silence. I...
Friday, January 03, 2025
Around the Province
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The Province came to the aid of our fellow Capuchin friars serving in Los Angeles after the city and county were devastated by the wildfires that broke out in January. We held a Mardi Gras-themed...
Saturday, January 04, 2025
Around the Province
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Br. Sal Patricola (back row, second from left) and the Province of St. Mary's novitiate class of 1952. His was a Capuchin journey like few others. Br. Salvatore Patricola, who died at the age 91 on...
Sunday, January 05, 2025
Around the Province
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Dozens of Capuchin Mobile Ministries volunteers came to the Winter Walk fundraiser in Boston on Feb. 9. Against the stunning backdrop of Boston’s snowy winter landscape, over 100 Capuchin Mobile...
Monday, January 06, 2025
Around the Province
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Capuchin postulants and their formators went on retreat in early February. All the postulants and their formators of the North American and Pacific Capuchin Conference gathered at Capuchin Retreat...
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Around the Province
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Our brothers Br. Jason Chargualaf and Fr. Eric Forbes joined the annual march for life organized by the Guam Catholic Pro-Life Committee. They assembled at the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral...
Wednesday, January 08, 2025
Around the Province
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Fr. Robert Phelps, poet laureate of the Province of St. Mary, has published his latest book of poetry, which is titled 100 Pictures. Father Bob made copies of his book available for sale and signing...
Thursday, January 09, 2025
Around the Province
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Fr. Regis Armstrong has made his translation of a major work of Franciscan theology available in a student edition. Itinerarium Mentis in Deum (Into God) is a work of mystical and historical...
Friday, January 10, 2025
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Nobody who has been a part of the retreats and service programs offered by Capuchin Family Ministries over the last 20 years could ever forget Fr. Fred Nickle. In a way, Father Fred has become...
Sunday, January 12, 2025
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In eastern Brooklyn, where the neighborhood is rapidly growing and changing, our young friars are taking their time to grow into their Capuchin identity. Last summer, our Province and the Province...
Monday, January 13, 2025
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by Fr. Michael Greco The final two months of 2024 were both busy and exciting for the Capuchin Development Office. We enjoyed the company of so many of our friends and supporters at our recent...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Letter from the Provincial
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by Fr. Robert Abbatiello M ay all the blessings of Pentecost and the gifts of the Holy Spirit be with you and your loved ones! Many of us may “complain” that time flies by too quickly and that we...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Around the Province
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The Capuchins have ministered in Manhattan parishes since the mid-19th century. For the last 19 years, their presence included Good Shepherd Parish in Inwood, the northernmost neighborhood of...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Around the Province
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Fr. Joseph Gurdak , who devoted his life to serving the peoples of Central America both in their homelands and here in the northeast U.S., died on May 6 in New York City. He was 81. Father Joe was...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Around the Province
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The formation of Capuchin friars is becoming more and more of a collaborative effort among the provinces of North America. The directors of initial formation from the provinces of the North American...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Around the Province
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Pope Francis declared 2025 to be a jubilee year for the entire Church, with the theme being Pilgrims of Hope . The Province participated in the celebration of this grace-filled year with a jubilee...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Around the Province
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Fr. Samuel Fuller has been fashioning clay sculptures for nearly 50 years. He is currently showing a new piece, titled “Give Us This Day,” at the Monastery Gallery of Art at the Holy Family...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Around the Province
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If you're reading this article, you already know that we have launched a new version of our provincial website, www.capuchin.org. We have been working with Solutio , a Catholic website developer,...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Around the Province
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Fr. Brendan Buckley hailed the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, in an interview with the Catholic Courier of the Diocese of Rochester. “He walked with the people of Peru, and in...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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by Br. James Donegan O ur Province has been in a fraternal collaboration with Holy Trinity Province , Karnataka, India, for decades. We provide financial support to our brothers’ apostolates in...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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A t a time when many young people feel overwhelmed by life decisions or uncertain about their future, the Province continues its quiet and faithful work of accompanying men who sense a calling to...
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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S t. Francis of Assisi wanted all people to live the Gospel in a life of joyful penance. He was aware that not everybody could leave their homes and families to follow Christ the way he and the...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Letter from the Provincial
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by Br. Anthony Zuba F or those of you who don’t know me, I am Br. Anthony Zuba, and for the last 10 years I have been a part of the editorial team at The Capuchin Journey. I have co-edited the...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Once more the Capuchin Family Ministries community assembled this summer to serve, reflect upon, and worship the one God who loves and nurtures the whole human family. During Summer Outreach Week,...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Fr. Raphael Iannone , a fixture of the Hudson Valley who served in the formation of young friars and in pastoral ministries, died on July 26, in Beacon, N.Y. He was 87. John Iannone was born in...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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F r. William Winters , who served the Province as a teacher of theology, a formator of new friars, and as a pastor, died on July 29 in Yonkers, N.Y. He was 87. He was born in Brooklyn on July 25,...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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With thanks to God, the giver of all vocations, the Province celebrated our post-novice brothers Br. Gabriel Conlon and Br. Shawn Natola , who made their renewal of temporary vows on Sunday, July...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Every year on June 23, the people of Okin awa, Japan, hold a day of prayer and pilgrimage for peace. This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa. Twelve Catholic bishops...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Fr. Dav id Couturier has published a book focused on mission integration in Franciscan institutions. “In an era marked by volatility, complexity and accelerating globalization, Catholic institutions...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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For over two years, the Province of St. Mary has accompanied the Capuchin friars of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras as their custody, Our Lady of Hope, develops into a fully independent...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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I t was August 2020, six months into the Covid pandemic. It was a time of fear and isolation, when survival was on all our minds. The streets were empty, and all of us were at home and feeling...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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by Fr. Michael Greco and Br. Lake Herman A ccording to Google Maps, driving directly from Mount Calvary, Wis., to the Cheyenne reservation in Montana takes 15 hours and 15 minutes. Most of the trip...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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W hat a joy it is for me to write to you during this time of Thanksgiving and Advent, acknowledging with gratitude God’s many blessings to us, and anticipating the joys of the entire Christmas...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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The year 2025 marked the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s great hymn to God, the Canticle of the Creatures . It is celebrated for being among the first poems to be composed in the...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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Over the weekend of Oct. 3-5, the Province rejoiced in the life and example of St. Francis of Assisi, whose religious revolution continues 800 years after his luminous journey in this world came to...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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On Sunday, Oct. 19, 1975, Cardinal Terence Cooke blessed the people of Yonkers, N.Y., and cut the ribbon to open Fr. Finian Sullivan Tower, an assisted living community named for the late pastor of...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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God has been good to the Province in the latter part of 2025, sending many young men our way to consider Capuchin life. We welcomed 10 candidates to beautiful St. Fidelis Friary in Interlaken, N.Y.,...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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Ongoing formation in the charisms of Capuchin Franciscan life is a critical source of renewal for the friars as they go about their activities. Every other month the Capuchin friars gather at a...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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Four of our friars went to Washington, D.C., with the Franciscan Action Network to lobby Congress and mentor students from Franciscan colleges and universities in our charism of justice, peace, and...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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Br. Erik Lenhart has written a radio play serializing the life of Blessed Solanus Casey. The five-part podcast miniseries, titled Solanus Casey , was released the week of Oct. 6. Voicing the role of...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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Y ou will notice in this edition of the magazine that all the friars have been identified with the prefix Br. only. Up to now we have been using the prefix Fr. for friars who are priests and Br. for...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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by Br. Marvin Bearis O ne of the most well-known and most beloved Capuchin saints drew thousands of the faithful to Connecticut in October. They came to St. Pius X, our parish in Middletown, to...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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Capuchin lay brothers make a pilgrimage to St. Peter's Basilica for the Jubilee Year of Hope on Nov. 7, 2025. D id you know that not all Capuchin friars are priests? It's true! The Capuchin...
Friday, December 12, 2025
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by Br. John Gallagher I often say, “Advent is my favorite Church season of the year.” Come to think of it, I say that about Easter too, but I think there are different reasons. Easter is a time of...
Monday, March 02, 2026
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by Br. Robert Abbatiello Almsgiving. Prayer. Fasting. Sound familiar? Surely, they do! These three disciplines, found in the Gospel of Matthew (6:1-6, 16-18) and read on Ash Wednesday, guide us on...
Friday, March 06, 2026
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It was National Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 25 to Jan. 31. At our beloved Sacred Heart High School in Yonkers, N.Y., we celebrated with our students, teachers, families, parishioners, and...
Friday, March 06, 2026
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Br. Erik Lenhart, director of our office of vocation ministry, has observed some trends among certain young Catholics in America, many of whom are discerning religious life and priesthood. He...
Friday, March 06, 2026
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A saint may have baptized one of your ancestors! Br. Edward Foley is a Capuchin Franciscan from the Province of St. Joseph. He is the vice postulator of the cause for canonization of our own holy...
Friday, March 06, 2026
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The Province has been striving to protect the immigrant communities it serves in this era of newly intensified enforcement actions; and to inform all peoples, whatever their legal status, of their...
Friday, March 06, 2026
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When Br. James Peterson reflects on his 25 years as a Capuchin Franciscan friar, he recalls a journey defined by not one but two vocations. Once a rising attorney in Pennsylvania, he is now known...
Friday, March 06, 2026
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by Br. Thomas Faiola At the beginning of July 2025, a group of four friars arrived in Alamo, Texas, to begin a “new” experience of Capuchin Franciscan life. We friars came from four different...
Friday, March 06, 2026
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by Br. David Couturier The following is an excerpt from an address Brother David gave on Feb. 2 to the Greater Olean Association of Churches on the 1,700th anniversary of the first Christian...