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Stigmata News
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Quinquennial - august 3-7, 2022
In the Quinquennial, the Order of Franciscan Secular-USA gathers to celebrate the Franciscan charism by inviting all the branches of the Franciscan family. Under the slogan, "Celebrate & renew our Franciscan calling in the spirit of conversion." 3-7 August 2022, Phoenix, Arizona
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Br. Yovani Salas invested with the Capuchin habit
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Our brother Franco's first vows
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Pan-American Conference 2022
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May 4, 2022
Our Provincial, Brother Remo and Brother Lombardo are in Brazil for the Pan-American Conference this week. Click on the picture on the left to check out some videos and see more pictures!
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Our 18th Provincial Chapter
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After not seeing each other for such a long time, we had a great week of prayer, meetings, and fraternity.
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September 23, 2021 - Blessing of St. Pio Altar
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Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami celebrated the Feast Day Mass for Padre Pio and blessing of the dedication of the altar at our new friary in Miami.
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July 25, 2021 - Our brother Yovani and his classmates were welcomed into the postulancy program!
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Congratulations to the Postulants who were welcomed today.
Postulancy is the first year in formation. Our program is combined with three other provinces.
Our brother Yovani Salas comes to us from Ashville, NC.
Please pray for our Postulants.
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July 18, 2021 - Investiture of new novices
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Our Brother Francisco is invested with the habit. He comes to us from Knoxville, TN.
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July 15, 2021 - First vows of our brother CJ
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Our brother CJ takes his first vows and receives the professed habit.
Bro. CJ comes from Sugar Hill, GA.
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Pan-American Conference
The Pan-American conference was held earlier this month on June 7, 2021 and the theme of the meeting was: Mission. Check out the video for a summary!
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Article -Voce Serafica della Sardegna
written by: Fr. Gianluca D'Achille
Daniela is a collaborator in the project of structural recovery of the Marian Shrine of the Blessed Virgin "Noli me tollere", (from the Latin, “Do not remove”), who has decided to live her life between her native Sardinia and Florida (USA). Just when we heard about this new journey, we asked Daniela (already accustomed to similar missionary works) to take a small statue of the Virgin of Sorso across the ocean. A brief search allowed us to find the nearest Capuchin fraternity to Miami and our missionary catapulted herself to deliver the unexpected gift to Fort Lauderdale, FL (located in the outskirts of Miami). This fraternity, dedicated to St. Pio of Pietrelcina was founded in 2019. The friars residing there, belong to the province of New Jersey.
Currently living in the convent are guardian Father Robert Williams, Father Nick Mormando, Brother Lombardo D'Auria, and theology student Brother Brian Sullivan. Daniela's arrival was perceived, as it really was, a "providential act."..... Click here to read more
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New Provincial Council
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On March 25, 2021 a new Provincial Council was appointed by the Minister General after consultation with the perpetually professed friars in the Province. This term will last for three years.
Provincial Minister:
Br. Remo DiSalvatore
Vicar Provincial:
Br. Robert Williams
2nd Councilor:
Br. Robert Pérez
3rd Councilor:
Br. Francisco Arredondo
4th Councilor:
Br. Martin Schratz
Pictured top row from left to right:
Martin, Remo, Robert P.
Bottom row, left to right:
Francisco, Robert W., Rudolph - Secretary
Please keep our new Provincial Council in your prayers.
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Saint Pio Friary Moves to Little Havana in Miami!!Stay Tuned More News to come....
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Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap.
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Our brother John Russo, OFM Cap. (English Secretary of the Order) is pictured with Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap. Fr. Cantalamessa has been the Preacher of the Papal Household since 1980. On November 28, 2020, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap., became a Cardinal!
Click on the picture on the right to read the entire interview.
Cardinal Cantalamessa continues to serve as the Preacher of the Papal Household, click below to read and/or listen to his current homilies.
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Atlanta Friary begins their ministry!
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Excerpt from The Georgia Bulletin
This new friary and ministry in Atlanta roots them in the foundation of their community started in the 16th century, said Brother Robert. The early Capuchins wanted to live as close as possible to the life of St. Francis of Assisi by being with the materially poor, he said. In Atlanta, that is where they will focus much of their work.
Since arriving at the end of July, the two friars have worked with the Missionaries of Charity, spent time with refugees and helped at this small ecumenical Christian church, Mercy Community Church, with its free meals, sharing clothes, Bible discussions and welcoming all.
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Welcome to Atlanta!
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On July 27, 2020, Auxiliary Bishop Ned Schlesinger welcomed the friars to the Archdiocese of Atlanta at the Chancery.
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Reception of Postulants
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Our brother, Francisco Chavez was officially received into the postulancy program along with his classmates.
Please keep our brother and all men discerning to become Capuchins in your prayers.
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Blessing the new Friary
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Fr. Remo DiSalvatore, OFM Cap., blessing the new friary, Our Lady of the Angels, in Atlanta!
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Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us!
Saint Michael the Archangel, pray for us!
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First Mass at Our Lady of the Angels FriaryAtlanta, GA
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Our Brother Provincial, Fr. Remo DiSalvatore, OFM Cap. and Fr. Praveen Kumar, OFM Cap. celebrated the first Holy Mass at Our Lady of the Angels this weekend!
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Capuchins have arrived in atlanta, ga!
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Our first two friars, Fr. Robert and Fr. Praveen have arrived in Atlanta, GA to establish our new friary, Our Lady of the Angels Fraternity for the Province of the Sacred Stigmata of Saint Francis!
Continue to pray for our brothers as they go where the Holy Spirit leads them!
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New Mission!
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The brothers of St. Pio Friary in Fort Lauderdale, FL take one last picture together as Br. Robert leaves them to go to our newest mission in Atlanta, GA. Please pray for him and Br. Praveen Turka who will be sent first to establish Our Lady of the Angels Friary.
Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us!
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Next Stage: Postulancy!
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Simple ceremony during evening prayer on July 22, 2020, sending of Francisco Chavez to the postulancy program in Saint Conrad's Friary in Milwaukee, WI.
Please keep Francisco in prayer as he discerns becoming a Capuchin Friar.
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Novitiate Class of 2020
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On July 19, 2020 at San Lorenzo Novitiate in Santa Ynez, CA, 15 men received the Capuchin habit and began their novitiate year. Among them were our Brothers CJ Webb and Norman Valenzuela of the Stigmata Province.
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Br. Brian professed his Perpetual Vows!
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Brother Brian Sullivan made his perpetual profession of vows on Saturday, July 11th at Saint Ann Church in Hoboken, NJ.
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New Postulant
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Meet our new Postulant
On May 25, 2020 Francisco Chavez.arrived at St. Francis Friary in Wilmington, Delaware. He comes to us from Powell, Tennessee. In July he will officially begin his postulancy year. Our Postulancy Program is run in collaboration with three other provinces in Milwaukee, WI.
Welcome Francisco!
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John Salvas, OFM Cap. 1960-2020
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Our brother John Salvas passed to eternal life on the morning of Monday April 20, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Friary in Hackensack, NJ. Fr. John was born in Beacon, NY on August 26, 1960, the third oldest of six siblings. Fr. John made his first Profession of Vows on August 19, 1984 at St. Lawrence Friary, Beacon, NY. He made his final Profession of Vows on September 19, 1987 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Orange, NJ. He was ordained on March 12, 1988 at Our Lady of Lourdes, Paterson, NJ. He recently completed his 32nd year as a priest. Following ordination, he served in several parishes located in the Bronx, NY; Paterson, NJ; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; Hendersonville, NC; Hackensack, NJ. Among his favorite ministries was working with the Hispanic community. He immersed in the Dominican Republic to become fluent in Spanish and loved ministering in Spanish wherever his assignments would lead him. He devoted much time and energy to this apostolate. Fr. John founded the 'Helping Hands' food pantry and soup kitchen at Immaculate Conception Friary in the Bronx, NY. He was also known for his stirring homilies, artistic abilities, and parish dramas depicting scenes from the life of Christ and St. Francis of Assisi.
May our brothers soul rest in peace.
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Arrival of our new Residential candidate
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Baltazar (pictured top left) arrived in April to join Yovani in the live in candidacy program. Baltazar and Yovani both come from North Carolina.
"Every brother whom God gives to the brotherhood, brings it joy and, at the same time, becomes an incentive for us to renew ourselves in the spirit of our vocation" (Cap. Constitutions, Ch II, art IV28)
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