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Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM One sure sign of growing into maturity is the willingness and ability to “take responsibility for our choices in life.”  Obviously, all of us are influenced by many circumstances, some of which are…

Will 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…

JoAnn in California relies on St. Anthony ~ On a Wednesday of this year I had gone to a big box store for carpets.  I used my credit card.  Then I stopped in at a local McDonalds and purchased…

Loading ‘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…

Br. 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…

Vocations Director Fr. Page Polk and Associate Director Fr. Richard Goodin The two new faces in the Vocation office are Fr. Page Polk, OFM, Director of Vocations (left) and Fr. Richard Goodin, OFM, Assoc. Director of Vocations (right). …

Friar Works Co-Director Colleen Cushard I love my job! ~ Usually when I got a call from Julia, I would hang up afterwards laughing and shaking my head.  One of our longtime supporters, she was a feisty…

Listening to the prompting of the Lord ~ I just wanted to send a gift and note to give thanks to God and St. Anthony for helping me to find my phone last week (June 13) that I lost…

Fr. 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,…

Fr. 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…