The Lord is with Thee ~ On July 19, 2017, newly ordained Fr. Colin King joined fellow Franciscans Fr. Jim Bok, Br. Chris Meyer and Fr. Saleem Amir at our Jamaican mission, where together they are focusing on…
Read MoreWill You Remember Our Retired Friars? ~ Do not cast me aside in my old age; as my strength fails, do not forsake me –Psalms 71:9 Nurse Michelle taking Br. Josef’s, 77, blood pressure during one of…
Read MoreLoading ‘Josey’ the van is a science and an art. ~ Now in its seventh year, the Get Kids to School program in Negril, Jamaica, is making sure 150 children have the uniforms and supplies they need to…
Read MoreBr. Michael Charron, OFM, outside the courthouse Friar student is getting grounded in real-life law ~ In the real world of lawyering, you put on a suit, go to court and try to resolve conflicts. That’s exactly…
Read MoreFr. Colin with Avaree, the newest altar server at St. Mary’s After eight years of formation and study, newly ordained Fr. Colin King, OFM was eager to begin his first assignment as a priest and missionary in Negril,…
Read MoreFr. Jim at his 70th birthday party Word spread fast about the breaking of my leg the night I had my 70th birthday party. Thanks to everyone for your concern and prayerful support. I am currently in the rehab…
Read MoreFr. Joe Rayes, OFM In 1987, Fr. Joe Rayes, OFM wrote a book called Living Religious Vows, but what impressed people the most was that he lived what he preached. Fr. Joe was a passionate man…
Read MoreAuthor Barb Coyle holds her book, “In the Land of “Soon Come” illustrated by 14-year-old Taylor Kling. I wrote in a previous newsletter that Barb had written a children’s book called In the Land of Soon Come. …
Read More“Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.” –St Anthony of Padua We are excited to bring you some great news from an anonymous benefactors whose actions are speaking louder than words. Like…
Read MoreFriars Frank Jasper, Al Hirt, and Jeff Scheeler toast the release of St. Anthony’s Quad Beer Mission Fundraiser at Urban Artifact ~ On February 28, 2017, Mardi Gras, the St. Anthony Quad Beer was released to the…
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