News from the Convento San Francesco

Franciscan Joy: A Joy Meant to be Shared

There are moments in our life together as brothers when joy becomes something you can actually see: in a smile, an embrace, a prayer shared together, and in the presence of so many people who walk alongside us on our journey. These are the moments that remind us that a vocation is never a story we live on our own. It is a gift that grows within fraternity and becomes richer through the love and support of those who care about us.

Throughout our Franciscan formation, we learn that joy does not mean being happy all the time or living a life free of challenges. Rather, it means learning to recognize the Lord’s presence in the ordinary moments of each day, even when the road calls for sacrifice, patience, and trust. In his Admonition V, St. Francis reminds us that every good thing we are and every good thing we do comes from God. This awareness frees us from the need to put ourselves at the center and teaches us to live with gratitude, humility, and joy, recognizing that everything is a gift.

Another precious lesson comes from the Little Flowers of St. Francis, in the famous story of Perfect Joy (Chapter VIII). Francis explains to Brother Leo that true joy is not found in achievements, recognition, or even extraordinary signs of holiness. It is found in remaining rooted in Christ’s love, even when we face misunderstanding, rejection, and hardship. This is a joy grounded in the Gospel, one that does not depend on what happens around us, but on our faithful choice to keep loving.

We caught a special glimpse of this joy as we accompanied our brothers Dagoberto, Gabriele, and Kevin, who completed their initial formation, made their solemn profession, and received ordination to the diaconate. On these special occasions, the prayers of our fraternity blended with the joy of their families and friends. The smiles, embraces, and shared celebrations reminded us that every vocation, while being a personal response to God, is also sustained by a whole network of relationships, affection, and prayer.

These celebrations are not simply milestones to look back on. They are also new beginnings. As we look at our brothers, we are encouraged to renew our own “yes” to the Lord and remember that the joy of our vocation is not measured only by solemn celebrations, but above all by everyday faithfulness: in prayer, in service, and in the patience we show one another.

St. Paul reminds us in his Letter to the Philippians: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” (Phil 4:4). This joy does not assume that life is easy. It faces its struggles with hope because it is rooted in trust in Christ and nourished by the life we share as brothers.

Dear brothers, let us ask the Lord to keep this simple, genuine joy alive in our hearts, so that our fraternity may be a sign of hope and our lives may become an ever-greater gift to others.

On behalf of the entire fraternity from Rome, we send you our warmest fraternal greetings and wish you all peace and good!

Brother Manuel Chavarria

Convento San Francesco, Roma

Solemn Profession of Vows and

Ordination of Deacons

October 10, 2026 Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, Rome

The Solemn Profession of Vows of Br. Dagoberto Hernandez Lopez, O.F.M.; Br. Efrain Gabriel Rojas Mendieta, O.F.M; and Br. Kevin Ottoniel Hernandez, O.F.M.

October 11, 2026 Basilica of Saint Peter, Vatican City

Ordination to the Diaconate of Br. Dagoberto Hernandez Lopez, O.F.M.; Br. Efrain Gabriel Rojas Mendieta, O.F.M; and Br. Kevin Ottoniel Hernandez, O.F.M.

Ordaining Bishop: Most Rev. Mauro Cardinal Gambetti, O.F.M. Conv., Archpriest of the Basilica of St. Peter.

Vocation Weekend at Indianapolis

From Oct. 1-4, Vocation Director Dan Cavalieri visited Rick Martignetti, Vice President of Mission & Ministry at Marian University in Indianapolis for the celebrations of the Feast of St. Francis. On that Thursday night, the friars spoke to 55 young college men about vocations to priesthood and Franciscan brotherhood, hopefully planting seeds of a vocation to our Province in the hearts of some. Dan shared his personal story which moved and resonated with the guys before they got into Q&A about our lifestyle as Franciscans. On Saturday, after a blessing of pets, Dan preached at the Transitus, taking the congregation through the various times in his life that Francis “died and was resurrected.” Finally on Sunday morning, Dan led OCIA class for the 14 college students getting ready to come into the Church at the Easter vigil. It was a wonderful weekend of prayer and fraternity for all who participated. 

From the Provincial Office

ATTENTION ALL FRIARS!

Photos Needed

We are in need of CURRENT photos for our files. In many of the files of our friars, photos are very outdated. Some photos are from ordination or first professions, even those of us who are in our 70's or 80's. (No first communion pics please)

Please supply for the Provincial Curia files as soon as possible a current photo. Photo requirements:

Head and shoulder shot In Habit

Plain background (no scenes)

JPEG format preferred

(email to jlorenzo@icprovince.org)

Hard Copies will be accepted

Sample Photo Below (Created by A.I)

NEWS FROM THE BOSTON REGION

Boston Region Prepares for Celebration of St. Francis

Friars from the Boston region gathered at St. Christopher in Boston on September 30 to prepare for the Transitus and the Feast of St. Francis. Br. Joseph Powell reflected on St. Francis’ journey from castle to forest to village, connecting these stages to each person’s spiritual journey: seeking refuge, facing doubt and uncertainty, and finding communities where faith can be shared.

Drawing on the Feast of St. Michael, he described the archangels as God’s protection (Michael), healing (Raphael), and attentiveness to God’s will (Gabriel).

Br. Roger Hall then celebrated Mass, followed by lunch, during which the friars celebrated Br. Damian Johnson’s birthday and had time to reconnect. After lunch, Br. Joseph applied the castle, forest, and village themes to fraternity, describing places where friars can express their needs and find defense, healing, and discernment of God’s will.

The gathering concluded with midday prayer. The next regional gathering is planned for November to commemorate the deceased, with hopes of celebrating Mass in the Poor Clares’ chapel in Andover. The date and time have not yet been determined.

A Historic Milestone: Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of Saint Francis

On a truly blessed and prayerful evening, our parish, Saint Leonard, came together to commemorate a monumental milestone in the Franciscan family: the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of Saint Francis of Assisi. Marking eight full centuries since the Poverello's transition from this earthly life to eternal glory in 1226, the atmosphere within the church was a profound blend of historic reverence, solemn grace, and deep spiritual joy.

A Historic and Blessed Gathering

The sanctuary was filled with a vibrant energy as parishioners gathered in large numbers to honour Saint Francis's enduring legacy. Adding immense grace and authenticity to this rare centennial liturgy was the special presence of several Franciscan friars, whose fraternity and visible connection to the Franciscan charism anchored our entire community in the spirit of Assisi.

The Liturgy and Homily

The solemn celebration moved hearts deeply, anchored by a poignant and dutiful homily delivered by Fr. Francis Walter, OFM. His words beautifully reflected on:

• The 800-year legacy of humility, poverty, and radical Gospel living left behind by Saint Francis.
• The profound meaning of the Transitus across eight centuries—not merely as a commemoration of death, but as a joyful gateway into eternal life that continues to inspire millions.
• A timely call for all present to embody the peace and compassion of Christ in our daily lives, echoing Francis's famous prayer during this historic anniversary year.

Fellowship with the Third Order

Following the solemn liturgy, the celebration extended into the parish hall for a wonderful time of fellowship. Parishioners, friars, and members of the Third Order (Secular Franciscans) gathered together to break bread, share stories, and strengthen the bonds of community. It was a heartwarming extension of the liturgy, filled with the warmth and fraternal joy that has defined the Franciscan family for eight centuries.

Franciscans in Canada Celebrate

the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, celebrated throughout the world on October 4, is a particularly joyful and meaningful occasion for every Franciscan. It is a time to pause, give thanks for the gift of our vocation, and renew our desire to follow Christ in the footsteps of our Seraphic Founder and Father.

This year, because October 4 fell on a Sunday and our commitment to parish ministry made it difficult for the friars to gather together on the actual feast day, we celebrated this beautiful Franciscan feast on different occasions, bringing together friars, members of the Third Order, and many lay faithful.

The Transitus at St. Jane Frances de Chantal

On Friday, October 2, the Franciscan fraternity at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish gathered with many members of the lay faithful to commemorate the Transitus of St. Francis.

The Transitus—meaning the “passage” or “crossing over”—recalls the final hours of St. Francis as he passed from this earthly life into the fullness of life with God. In prayer and reflection, we were reminded of the extraordinary simplicity with which Francis embraced death, not as an end, but as the final passage into the presence of the God whom he had loved and served so faithfully.

The celebration was a beautiful expression of Franciscan spirituality and fraternity, reminding us that the heart of Francis' life was always Christ. His poverty, humility, love for creation, compassion for the poor, and unwavering devotion to the Gospel continue to speak powerfully to the Church and to our world today.

A Day of Celebration at St. Peter's Parish

The celebration continued Monday, October 5, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at St. Peter's Parish in Woodbridge, where more than 300 members of the Rosary Apostolate gathered for a special day of prayer and thanksgiving.

Throughout the day, the faithful, in the presence of the Relic of St. Francis, all participated in the recitation of the mysteries of the Rosary, with spiritual meditations, readings from the life of St. Francis, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the morning hours, ending with the celebration of Holy Eucharist at 3:00 pm.

The day was also a special opportunity for the faithful to receive the Plenary Indulgence granted by Pope Leo XIV, according to the prescribed conditions: sacramental confession, reception of Holy Communion, profession of faith, and prayer for the intentions of the Holy Father.

All the friars were present throughout the day, generously making themselves available to hear confessions, offer spiritual guidance, and accompany the faithful in prayer. It was truly a day of grace—a day in which the presence of God was experienced through prayer, the Eucharist, reconciliation, and fraternity.

Renewing the Gift of Our Franciscan Vocation

These celebrations reminded us that the Franciscan vocation is not merely a tradition handed down from the past; it is a living call to follow Jesus Christ today, in the footsteps of St. Francis.

Francis continues to teach us that the Gospel is not simply something to be preached, but something to be lived—with humility, simplicity, joy, compassion, and love. His life challenges us to see Christ in the poor and suffering, to become instruments of peace, to care for God's creation, and to bring hope and reconciliation wherever we are called to serve.

For us friars, celebrations such as these are also an opportunity to renew our own commitment to the Franciscan fraternity. We are reminded that, although we serve in different parishes and ministries, we remain one fraternity, united by the same Gospel, the same vocation, and the same desire to serve God's people.

Fraternity and Thanksgiving

Following the celebrations, the friars gathered together for a fraternal agape, sharing a meal, conversation, laughter, and the simple joy of being together as brothers. These moments of fraternity are themselves a precious gift, strengthening the bonds that unite us and reminding us that our Franciscan life is lived not alone, but together.

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the brothers for their presence, prayer, generosity, and fraternal spirit. Your presence made these celebrations truly meaningful and beautiful.

As we continue our journey, may the example of our Seraphic Father inspire each of us to embrace anew the joy of the Gospel and the beauty of our Franciscan vocation.

May St. Francis of Assisi continue to intercede for all Franciscans, for our families and communities, and for the Church. May he teach us to follow Christ more faithfully, to love more generously, to serve more humbly, and to become, in the words of his beloved prayer, true instruments of God's peace, love, forgiveness, and reconciliation in our wounded world.

St. Francis of Assisi, pray for us!

Pax et Bonum!

Fr. Charles Michael Grech ofm

Blessing of Animals and Pets

and Other Photos from the

Feast of St. Francis NYC

Br. Dagoberto Hernandez Lopez, O.F.M., Deacon, to St. Peter Church, Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada.

Br. Gabriel Rojas Mendieta, O.F.M., Deacon, to Mount Alvernia Friary and Retreat Center, Wappingers Falls, NY.

Br. Kevin Ottoniel Hernandez O.F.M., Deacon, to Mount Alvernia Friar and Retreat Center, Wappingers Falls, NY.

Celebrating the 2026 Extraordinary Jubilee

on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi

with Bishop Gerardo Colacicco

On October 4^th at 3:00 PM, a congregation gathered outdoors beneath the large stone image of the Stigmatized St. Francis for a celebration of the Eucharist with Bishop Gerardo Colacicco to commemorate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi that concluded the year-long celebration of the 800^th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis—his embrace by Sister Death.

A large crowd of the faithful brought their own lawn chairs and gathered with the Bishop, concelebrants from the parishes of Dutchess County, and some religious sisters including our own Poor Clares.

The following photos capture some poignant moments of this memorable celebration.

November Birthdays

Take time to wish our brothers a Happy Birthday!

Oscar Valle Perez- November 6th- 35

Ronald Bolfeta- November 7th- 77

Rafael Fernandez- November 10th- 72

REMEMBERING FR. PANFILO

The Friars of Immaculate Conception Province joyfully wish to announce that there will be a commemoration of the 150^th anniversary of the death of Fr. Panfilo da Magliano, founder of St. Bonaventure University and of the Immaculate Conception Province of the Friars Minor. Sr. Margaret Carney OSF, former President of St. Bonaventure University, will speak about this courageous friar who came to our shores accomplishing much in a very short time.

DATE: Sunday November 15

 TIME: 3:00 PM EST

 LINK FOR PRESENTATION: Please contact Orlando Ruiz OFM at:

                                                                     Oruiz23@hotmail.com

AS GOD WAS WITH OUR FATHERS

Excerpts from the Reflection delivered by Fr. Romano Stephen Almagno, OFM at St. Anthony Church, New York City, June 23^rd 2010, on the occasion of the 100^th Anniversary of the USA Province of the Immaculate Conception

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A reflection on Fr. Panfilo da Magliano.

Called back to Rome in 1867, at the age of 43 and after nine years in the United States, he did not return to his province but was assigned to Rome and the friary of San Pietro in Montorio where he lived for the next nine years, dying in 1876, aged only 52.

Fr. Panfilo knew exactly why he had been recalled. The reasons are hinted at in his writings and detailed in the archives of the General Curia. [1] He knew why he had been called “il pomo della discordia – the nucleus of all the trouble” … and he knew why Allegany had been described as “l’inferno” – hell itself. Fr. Panfilo knew – but for many years we, his sons and daughters (remember, he founded two communities of Franciscan sisters), we his sons and daughters did not know … until recently. Let me explain.

Up to 2002, Fr. Panfilo had been the subject of five studies: Adalbert Callahan’s 1936 book: Medieval Francis in Modern America, Walter Hamman’s 1958 book: The First Bonaventure Men, Mark Angelo’s 1961 book: History of St. Bonaventure University, and Leonard Bacigalupo’s 1977 and 1986 books: The Franciscans and the Italian Immigration in America [1977] and A Franciscan Saga [1986]. [2] Each of these books, despite their author’s best intentions, is seriously defective in one respect. Namely, that for various and valid reasons (poor health, World War II, etc.) the archives of our General Curia were either sparsely or never consulted at all. And so the questions concerning Fr. Panfilo’s fall – for that is what it was – remained unanswered.

Unanswered --until 2002, when Fr Dominic Monti– scholar, professor and writer, Vicar Provincial of the Holy Name Province and Visitor General of the Assumption Province – broke the ground with research occasioned by the 100^th anniversary of his Province and the 90^th anniversary of our Province. [3]  Fr. Dominic broke the ground and then in 2004 the historian Joseph White, in his splendid 522 page study: Peace and Good in America – A History of the Holy Name Province Order of Friars Minor 1850s to the Present … told us what Paul Harvey used to call “the rest of the story” … and gave us, by and through careful research in the archives of our General Curia, all the reasons for Fr. Panfilo’s demotion and recall. [4]

Fr Panfilo – with three companions: Frs. Sisto Bucci, Samule da Prezza, and Friar Salvatore da Manarola -- set foot on American soil, not far from here, just down the street really, in the area that is now called Battery Park. The date was June 19^th 1855 – 155 years ago. He was 31 years old and nine years ordained. His assigned tasks -- really nothing specific, save a general indication that he was to assist the local Catholic community and the diocesan clergy in Bishop Timon’s diocese (Buffalo). And, as per the agreement between the Minister General and Bp. Timon: if things went well, then, he would be permitted to give the habit of the Order to those who ask for it and who have been called by God to the religious state”. [5]

Fr. Panfilo, fluent in English, learned in philosophy and theology, filled with apostolic and pastoral zeal – also possessed a conviction and an attitude which Jesuit scholars have called the “Ricci-method”. This conviction and attitude had – for both Matteo Ricci and Fr. Panfilo – one major characteristic: a policy of accommodation or adaptation. [6] And so it is not surprising that on June 29^th, ten days after his arrival in New York City, he performed his first baptism at Ellicottville.

Yet, oddly enough, it was those very qualities – his knowledge of English, his apostolic and pastoral zeal, and his spirit of accommodation or adaptation that would get him into trouble.

Trouble with Bp. Timon: who was unhappy that Fr. Panfilo favored and fostered co-education; and was convinced that the formation program, offered by the friars at St. Bonaventure Seminary was far too lax.

Trouble with a Visitor General: Fr. Massimo Cassini ( who soon after his 1864 arrival was appointed director of novices, only to resign almost immediately) was appointed the Custody’s Visitor General! Cassini described St. Bonaventure’s as a “center of original sin” and identified Fr. Panfilo as the tempting snake. And when the Custodial Chapter re-elected Fr. Panfilo to another term, the Visitor General annulled the Chapter’s vote, appealed to Rome, and sent on a dossier of the alleged abuses he had uncovered. Result? Fr. Panfilo was recalled.

Trouble with a Minister General: Fr. Bernardino a Montefranco, Minister General, thought that the two American Custodies – Allegany and Cincinnati – ought to be united. In fact, in 1859 he established the Custody of St. John the Baptist with Fr. Otto Jair as Custos, two Austrian friars and two Italian friars (Frs. Panfilo and Aemiliano) as definitors). Fr. Panfilo had to enlighten the Minister General about the problem of different nationalities and teach him some geography – pointing out the 400 plus miles between Allegany and Cincinnati.

Trouble with the friars: In the1800s the Franciscan Order was in a sorry mess. Besides Conventuals and Capuchins, the Order of Friars Minor (OFM) was divided into several families: the Regular Observants and three groups of stricter observance (the Reformed, Alcantarines and Recollects). Finally, in 1897, Leo XIII personally intervened and issued an official mandate unifying all the families into the Order of Friars Minor. Fr. Panfilo belonged to the Abruzzi Province and as such was a member of the Riformati, the Reformed family. Soon he was joined by other friars from the other families – each with their own traditions and customs. And high among these customs – high among the way of following Christ in Saint Francis’ style – was a monastic understanding and expression of Franciscan life. Fr. Panfilo, with his sense of accommodation and adaptation, knew that the North American apostolate would involve an entirely different way of Franciscan living. At his request – and with the explicit approval of the Minister General -- the friars were allowed to handle money, wear secular clothing, forego the choral celebration of the Liturgy of Hours, and work closely with the laity. More, Fr. Panfilo changed the understanding and requirements of the clausura, the cloister. Not all were happy and/or comfortable with these accommodations – disagreements surfaced, recrimination were voiced, and friars were for or against Fr Panfilo, his vision and his policy. Fr. Panfilo, stubbornly, refused to give an inch. He lost and was recalled to Italy. And the words of Jesuit Fr George Tyrell -- Fr. Panfilo’s contemporary – never seemed so true: “organized ignorance … is often stronger than organized truth”. [10]

Why was Fr Panfilo so uncompromising? Succinctly put, it was Canon 1752 that lay at the heart of his conviction. For him, Franciscan life – in order to be pastorally relevant -- had to shed its medievalism and its monasticism; and be accommodated/adapted into the new North American context. And that, for me, is his legacy. And that, for me, is the unique feature and the unique contribution of our Province to the implantation of our Order in these United States.

Always less monastic than most – if not all – of the other provinces and custodies of our country; always more committed than others in parish ministry, always concerned (in the early days with Italian immigrants, and now with African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians) to bring what Blessed John Baptist Scalabrini, Bishop Scalabrini, called “the comfort of the Faith and the smile of the homeland” … our friars, with genius and frailty, have for these last 100 years believed and lived Fr. Panfilo’s convictions … accepting his legacy as our modus vivendi.

This has been the modus cogitandi, agendi et vivendi of each and every one of our Ministers Provincial.

Salus animarum, prima lex, taking care of people on their journey as Pope Benedict has described it, was and is behind

·     the genius of the ministry of the Franciscan Mission Associates (which obtained and continue to obtain literally millions of dollars from our parishioners and friends -- monies which this Province has happily and humbly shared with the Church, Order, other provinces, the Poor Clares, the Holy Land and especially the Church in Central America.

·     Salvation of souls, the church’s basic law: was and is behind our friars work in parish ministry. The early friars encouraged the people to build magnificent churches: magnificent churches and very simple friaries. And over the main door of the church, they often had these letters inscribed: D.O.M. Deo Optimo Maximo … for God, our very best. Salus animarum, prima lex: was and is behind our missionary efforts. 

·     The friars who assisted the Italian immigrants in Canada, beginning with Trail, British Columbia, and in 1934 our extraordinary assistance to the Church in Toronto. 

·     In 1946, just four year after our arrival in Central America, the Province opened the still flourishing and very important Istituto San Francisco, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 

·     The friars who have spearheaded and guided the extraordinary Orfanato Valle de los Angeles (in Guatemala), and the Asociacion Agape de El Salvador (in Sonsonate, El Salvador).

Salvation of souls, the church’s basic law: was and is at the heart

·     of the extraordinary ministry of the friars who long before it became ordinary, began, here in Manhattan,  a ministry to those suffering from chemical addiction. 

·     And the extraordinary work of with the African-American community here in Manhattan and throughout the country.

·     The Listening Place where he endeavors to bring solace and healing. 

·     The wonderful retreat ministries who offer spiritual refreshment and enlightenment to those seeking the quiet and nourishment of a retreat experience.

Taking care of people on their journey  is at the heart of the service of   

·     Those who – here in Manhattan, in Catskill, in Boston and in Clearwater Beach, Florida – care for our elderly, retired and infirm brothers.

Salvation of souls, the church’s basic law: was at the heart of the service to the Church and the Order given by

·     Cardinal Falconio, and the many brothers who served the Church as bishops.

·     It was at the heart of the service rendered to the Custody of the Holy Land by so many of the friars of our province, in both Washington D.C. and the Holy Land. 

·     It was at the heart of those who served (and continue to serve) the Order at large as Definitor General, Director of Formation and Studies for the Order, Guardian os the Order’s International Research Centre at Collegio San Isidoro in Rome, Visitor Generals, and members of various Committees of the Order. and to the Byzantine Franciscans.

Salus animarum, prima lex, was at the heart of our

·     educational work at Christopher Columbus High School, Boston, Serra High School, Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania and Cardinal Mc Guigan in Canada.

·     It was and is at the heart of the scholarship and teaching. Taking care of people on their journey, was and is at the heart of the services given by our

·     Preachers

·     Friars in the important work of vocations and formation

·     Friars assisting with Provincial Administration: Salute animarum quae in Ecclesiae suprema lex esse debet -- In the Church salvation of souls (taking care of people on their journey) must always be the supreme law!

CONCLUSION

And here we are, now at our 100^th anniversary: preparing for our Provincial Chapter … all the while taking up our Order’s call for a moratorium, a time of reassessment. Much is on our plate.

Yet, as we look back on these 100 years, thanking God this afternoon for the past, and like our Immaculate Mother always trying to say yes to God’s invitations and inspirations  …. So,  with St. Francis’ blessing and Fr. Panfilo’s legacy – we face the future unafraid, filled with justified pride and real hope. 

Amen

Endnotes

1.See especially: The Life of St. Francis of Assisi and a Sketch of the Franciscan Order (New York, O’Shea, 1867). This book was reprinted in 2001 by the Immaculate Conception and presented to the Holy Name friars on the occasion of their centenary.

2.It also should be noted that Frs. Sisto Lagorio, (“Cenni Storici Riguardante la Provincia Italiana dei Frati Minori dell’Immacolata Concezione negli Stati Uniti d’America dallasua Fondazione fino al Presente” in Cinquantesimo Anniversario della Fondazione della della Chiesa di S. Antonio di Padova di New York 1866-1916 (New York, 1916) pp. 21-59; Romano Simoni (Notebook – in the Provincial Archives) and Cletus Dell’Iacono (A History of the Franciscan Province of the Immaculate Conception - privately printed) wrote histories of the Province.

3.“A Tribute to Our Franciscan Founders” was the title of the groundbreaking lecture given by Fr. Dominic Monti at St. Bonaventure University on March 22^nd 2002, in honor of the 100^th   anniversary of the Holy Name Province and the 90^th anniversary of the Province of the Immaculate Conception.

4.Joseph M. White, Peace and Good in America – A History of Holy Name Province Order of Friars Minor 1850s to the Present. Epilogue by Dominic V. Monti, O.F.M. (New York, Holy Name Province published in association with the Academy of American Franciscan History, 2004).

5.Ibid., p. 11.

6.Nicolas Standaert, “Matteo Ricci: Shaped by the Chinese.”

7.Oliver P. Rafferty, “Tyrrell’s History and Theology: A Preliminary Survey” in George Tyrell and Catholic Modernism (Dublin, Four Courts Press, 2010) pp. 36.

BROTHERS:

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