Vows for a Lifetime: Our Brothers Make Their Perpetual Profession
Our brothers Joseph Pham, OFM Cap. (R) and Stephen Cantwell, OFM Cap., (L) made their "perpetual profession" of the vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience as Capuchin Franciscan friars. Having professed their temporary vows three years ago, they have made their lifetime choice of fidelity to the Lord's call to our Franciscan way of life and to the brothers of our International Religious Order of Capuchin Lesser Brothers (Capuchin Friars Minor).
The Profession Mass took place on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at our motherhouse church of St. Augustine Church in Pittsburgh, PA.
While it is active, feel free to witness the Mass and Profession below -- and keep our brother Joseph and Steve in your prayers.
Celebrating 800 Years of our Rule of Life: 1223-2023
This year marks the 800th Anniversary of the 1223 Rule of Saint Francis. From January 9-12, Friar Bill Short, OFM (St. Barbara Province), a theologian, professor, speaker and author, presented a conference on the histories and developments of the Rule of 1221 (Regula non bullata) and the Rule of 1223 (Regula bullata), to the Novices of the First Order USA Novitiates which includes the Friars Minor (OFM), the Friars Minor Conventuals (OFM Conv.) and the Friars Minor Capuchins (OFM Cap.), all located in California's Santa Barbara County.
Brothers in Formation Move In, Move Over and Move On . . .
We'll take this in chronological order!
The Ordination to Priesthood of our brothers David Domanski and Andrew Corriente on Saturday, June 11th.
See as postulants, novices and other friars have moved on . . .
One Come and See Weekend . . .
From August 12-14, Vocation Director Raf Anguiano hosted a Come and See Weekend at Alverno, assisted by friars from Capuchin College; even our Provincial Minister Bob Marva was able to be present for the weekend, though the photos never made it to our NewsNotes in late August. Here's a chance to make up for our tardiness . . . . ! The next weekend was scheduled for October 7-9 so it looks like we may be another posting behind next time! And thanks to Br. Raf for the pics!
'Come and See' Moments in October
Our brother Raf Anguiano, OFM Cap., Vocations Director for our Province of Capuchins, hosted October's Discernment weekend from October 16-18 at our retreat in Salisbury, PA.
Have you let Fr. Raf know you're interest in the next gathering? Join us!
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