Last Friday our brothers Yovani and Franco visited the group AVIVA at the Mission of Our Lady of the Americas in Atlanta, Georgia. They shared their vocation stories with the members of the youth group, and answered some questions about vocations, discernment and our Capuchin way of life.
Last weekend, our brothers Francisco, Yovani, Baltazar, and Franco attended the Eucharistic Congress in N.C., where they were able to share about our ministry and Capuchin life, as well as to promote vocations. There were moments of adoration, talks both in English and Spanish, confessions available and a public procession of the different parishes of the Diocese of Charlotte.
The Order of Secular Franciscans - USA gathered 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." Our Brother Lombardo attended.
Br. Lombardo, Regional and Provincial Spiritual Assistant for the O.F.S., writes about his experience at the Regional Executive Council elections held on September 22-23, 2020 for the Five Franciscan Martyrs Region.
Hendersonville’s Grace Lutheran and Immaculate Conception Catholic churches plan to work together in the future in a spirit of unity that leaders say better reflects the true spirit of Christianity.
On February 9, 2016 Pope Francis will celebrate Holy Mass in St. Peter's with and for us Capuchins. Many Friars will be present for this Mass including two from our Province: Fr. Vincent Fortunato and Fr. Francisco Arredondo.