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Mission Statement
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Franciscan Fire
Living and proclaiming the Gospel
is our goal. We do so:
as brothers to each other
and to the world;
Living with and for the poor;
Promoting justice, peace and
the care of creation.
Working with all women and men
of good will;
Inviting them to share
our Franciscan spirit.
Facing our future with hope,
we echo
Francis of Assisi who said,
"Let us begin again."
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Franciscan life is about people: those to whom we
minister, those with whom we work, family and friends who support and inspire us.
Gallery is a look at the faces of our province and the events that shape our lives
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Amazon Crisis tops JPIC agenda in Ecuador |
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Photos by Sr. Donna Graham, OSF, Fabio L'Amour, OFM, and Juan Luna, OFM
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Fr. Dan Havron, OFM, and Sr. Donna Graham, OSF, at a rainforest park in Ecuador
The courtyard at the friary in Quito
Introducing the six friars of the new community in Requena, Peru
Out for a stroll in Quito
The whole JPIC group gathered for a photo.
Friars broke into "whisper groups" for in-depth discussion.
The dining room at the Convent of St. Francis of Quito.
Sr. Donna Graham, OSF, and Fr. Dan Havron, OFM, with other ESC attendees.
Ademir Matilde, part of the new community in Requena, Peru
Fr. Dan Havron, OFM, with Fabio L'Amour, OFM, of the Rome JPIC office
The view from the retreat house, Casa Bethania
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St. Boniface's 175th Jubilee, Louisville, KY - November 2011 |
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Photos by Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
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Fr. Joe Richini, OFM, opens the door to St. Boniface Church where he was stationed from 1964 - 1969.
Inside St. Boniface Church
Fr. Joe Richinni, OFM, greets long-time friend and parishioner, Babe Mulligan who has been present for the 100th, 125th, 150th and 175th Jubilees.
The beautiful altar
A detail of one of the stained-glass windows
The musicians in the choir loft
The choir sings boldly.
A cool view of the pipe organ.
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Br. Roger Lopez, OFM - New Teacher at Roger Bacon High School |
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Photos by Toni Cashnelli
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A smiling Br. Roger Lopez, OFM, loves teaching, loves his students, loves sharing and receiving the Holy Spirit's insights.
Br. Roger Lopez, OFM, is spending his STIP year at Roger Bacon High School in St. Bernard, Ohio.
"I want them to come on fire" with faith!
Br. Roger puts the Ascension into perspective for the Freshman Religion classroom.
The presence of God is portrayed by Br. Roger Lopez, OFM.
A freshman tackles a question about God.
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Minister's Workshop at Fatima Retreat House, Oct 26 - 28, 2011 |
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Photos by Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
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Br. Jerry Beetz, OFM, Br. Mike Dubec, OFM, and Fr. Robert Seay, OFM, chat outside the Fatima Retreat House.
Guardians and local ministers from around the province.
Br. Andrew Stettler, OFM, studies a handout at the workshop.
Fr. Luis Aponte-Merced, OFM, and Fr. John Bok, OFM, in the audience.
Br. Norbert Bertram, OFM, and Br. Ed Demyanovich, OFM, stroll the grounds of the Fatima Retreat House.
Br. Michael Radomski, OFM, and Br. Mike Dubec, OFM, outside the Fatima Retreat House.
The woods were just beginning to show their Fall color.
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Holy Dormition Byzantine Friary in Sybertsville, PA |
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Photos by Toni Cashnelli
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Christ Pantocrator in the dome of the chapel.
Fr. Mike Lenz, OFM, in the very big backyard of Holy Dormition Byzantine Friary.
Friar Jerome Wolbert, OFM, greets visitors.
Br. Mike Lenz, OFM, in the courtyard with Friar Augustine Paulik, OFM, cantor and choir director.
Fr. Mike Lenz, OFM, presides over the Feast of the Holy Cross in the chapel at Holy Dormition.
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St. Francis Retreat House Mass and Gala, Oct. 15, 2011 |
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Photos by Michael Demyan, Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM, and Ms. Toni Cashnelli
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St. Francis Retreat House, Easton, PA
Michael Demyan
Fr. Charlie Smiech, OFM, greets honoree Fr. Bill Reisteter, OFM.
Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
Fr. Mike Lenz, OFM, and members of the Knights of Columbus prepare for Mass.
Michael Demyan
St. Francis Retreat House alumni Br. Juniper Crouch, OFM, Br. Damien Murkley, OFM, Br. Mike Dubec, OFM, and Br. Marcel Groth, OFM, prepare for Mass.
Michael Demyan
Bishop John O. Barres and Br. Vince Delorenzo, OFM
Michael Demyan
Fr. Bill Reisteter, OFM, rises from his wheelchair during the liturgy.
Michael Demyan
Bishop John O. Barres and Vicar Frank Jasper, OFM, at the Jubliee Mass
Michael Demyan
After dinner, Br. Mark Ligett, OFM, and Fr. David Kohut, OFM, unveil a gift for the newly renovated small chapel.
Michael Demyan
The Gala emcee was Board member Kerry Wrobel.
Michael Demyan
Fr. David Kohut, OFM, delivers the keynote speech a the gala.
Michael Demyan
At the gala, Jaye Capobianco, Secretary of the Board of Directors, recognizes Br. Ed Skutka, OFM, for his service.
Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
Br. Mark Ligett, OFM, shares a table with Judge Jack Panella and his wife, Jeannie.
Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
Fr. Kenan Freson, OFM, at dinner at the Northampton Country Club in Easton.
Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
Excerpts from 'The King and I' were performed by the Pius X School Drama Club.
Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
Retreat House staffers Kathy Smith and Fr. Dennett Jung, OFM
Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
Jaye Capobianco with Interim Director Br. Scott Obrecht, OFM
Michael Demyan
At the gala, volunteer Chic Gioieni takes a break from socializing.
Toni Cashnelli
Tony Martocci at work
Michael Demyan
Friars who've served the St. Francis Retreat House gather at the gala for a portrait.
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Martin Sheen Takes a Shine to SAMP - October 14, 2011 - Photos by John Feister |
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Martin Sheen and his son, Emilio Estevez stopped by the SAMP offices in Cincinnati to promote their new movie, THE WAY. The cover story for October's St. Anthony Messenger Magazine is an interview Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM, did this summer in California with Sheen and his son.
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This summer in Malibu, Jack interviewed Martin Sheen and his son, Emilio Estevez.
Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM, welcomes Martin Sheen to Saint Anthony Messenger Press.
Martin Sheen joined several SAMP employees for a photo.
Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM, gives Martin Sheen a tour around the offices of St. Anthony Messenger Press.
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Transituts at St. Clement Oct 3, 2011 - Photos by Frank Jasper, OFM |
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Br. Roger Lopez, OFM, visits with the Poor Clares: Sr. Ann Bartko, OSC, Sr. Anna Marie Covely, OSC, and Sr. Dianne Short, OSC.
Real life brother and sister, Fr. Louis Bartko, OFM, and Sr. Ann Bartko, OSC (Abbess of the Franciscan Monastery of St. Clare in Cincinnati) catch up before the service.
Listening to the reading at the Transitus service
"How do we keep the dream, the vision, alive?" Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, asked in his homily
Deacon John Gerke and Fr. Fred Link, OFM
Fr. Bill Farris, OFM and Fr. Joe Ricchini, OFM
Postulant Jeffrey Schmitz with Dominican novices from St. Gertrude's
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Pet Health Day at St. Francis Seraph, October 2, 2011 |
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Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
Pastor Fr. Greg Friedman, OFM, welcomes guests into St. Francis Seraph Church
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
That's one terrified dog!
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
Pets and owners wait for their turn outside the church.
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
Officer Diana Cloud greets Bear.
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
Dr. Alfred DuBois prepares to check a patient's teeth.
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
Happy Dog, Happy Man!
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
SJB Communications director Ms. Toni Cashnelli who has rescued many animals, mostly cats, for many years is in her element.
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
A slew of puppies got their first shots.
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
Coochy coo
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
A beautiful face
Toni Cashnelli
Emily Shannon helps Felicia with her terrier mix, Daddy.
Toni Cashnelli
Amanda Hughes and her kitten, Lily
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
All God's creatures
Toni Cashnelli
A young client with her pet pal
Daniel J. Segal, Ski Dog Images
For the most part, it was a peaceable kingdom.
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Br. Richard Goodin's Solemn Profession, August 27, 2011 |
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Photos by Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
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Br. Richard Goodin, OFM, with his grandfather Robert
The Goodin family: Judy, Lauren, Richard, Rick and Mallory
Acolytes Br. Colin King and Br. Adam Calder
Cross-bearer Br. Joshua van Cleef
Waiting to be called: Richard with his parents
Cantor Fr. Ed Shea, OFM
A sea of brown
Her son Richard prostrate, Mom Judy dabs her eyes.
Kneeling for the Litany of the Saints.
Br. Richard places his hands in Fr. Jeff Scheeler's as he makes his profession of vows with Br. Roger Lopez looking on.
God bless you Richard!
Two very happy friars
All the days of my life
Homilist Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM, with Br. Richard, OFM
Br. Richard's parents, Judy and Rick Goodin
Closing remarks from Bishop Charles Thompson of Evansville, Indiana
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Reception of Novices, August 15, 2011 |
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Photos by Jeff Scheeler, OFM, & Frank Jasper, OFM
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Top Row: Friars Adam Calder, Carl Langenderfer, Norbert Bertram, Jeff Scheeler, Mark Soehner, Frank Jasper, Colin King. Front Row: Novices Adam Farkas, William Gibson, Eric Seguin, Johathan Beer and Joe DiAte.
St. Francis Friary in Burlington, Wisconsin
Br. Norbert Bertram, OFM, with novices and guests in the chapel
The Provincial Ministers from various provinces
Br.Jonathan Beer,OFM
Br. Joe Diate, OFM
Br. William Gibson, OFM
Br. Eric Seguin, OFM
Br. Adam Farkas, OFM
Br. Adam Farkas, OFM receives a welcome hug from SJB Provincial Minister Fr. Jeffrey Scheeler, OFM, beside Br. Eric Seguin, OFM,
Washing the feet of Br. William Gibson, OFM
Br. Joe Diate, OFM and Br. Jonathan Beer, OFM
Br. Adam Farkas, OFM, moves into his room at St. Francis Friary.
Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM, and Br. William Gibson, OFM
The gardens at St. Francis Friary, Burlington, WI
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St. Paul's Centennial, June 25-26, 2011 |
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Photos by Br. Juniper Crouch, OFM
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Fr. Robert Seay, OFM, pastor of St. Paul's Church, accepts the key to the city presented by Councilman Brandon Shelvin.
The Prophetic Seed Dancers perform at the Centennial Banquet.
Bishop Michael Jarrell with Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM
Parishioners of St. Paul's Church at Saturday's Centennial Banquet at the Hilton Hotel.
Former pastor Fr. Ric Schneider, OFM
Cake is served at the banquet.
An air-conditioned tent with big-screen TV's handled the overflow from the Mass.
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Franciscan Alumni Association Reunion, June 25, 2011 |
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Photos by Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM
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Homilist Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM
The group poses at the former St. Francis Seminary.
Mass in the Peace Garden
Musicians Mike Niklas, Paul Lander, and Butch Feldhaus
Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, celebrates Mass, assisted by Fr. Tom Poisson.
Bob Buescher and Jerry Kaelin
John Dekker, a classmate of Fr. Nick Lohkamp, OFM, and Joe Edwards
Tony Truujillio with Fr. Fred Link, OFM
Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, holds the newly released, 40th anniversary edition of his best-selling book, 'Francis, the Journey and the Dream'
Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, signing his book for a former student.
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Fr. Gregg Petri, OFM, Jubilee Celebration, June 12, 2011 |
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Photos by Thomas D. Dittmer
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That was quite a cake!
Fr. Gregg Petri, OFM, presides in vestments presented by the Hispanic Cursillistas.
Knights of Columbus add pageantry to the proceedings.
Fr. Gregg was overwhelmed by the turnout.
Fr. Gregg expresses his gratitude.
Greeting guests after Mass
Fr. Gregg posed for pictures with dozens of parishioners and friends.
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Chapter 2011 at St. Meinrad Archabbey, May 23-26 |
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Photographs by Frank Jasper, OFM
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John Barker assists while Provincial Minister Jeff Scheeler administers the oath of office to Council members Vince Delorenzo, Mike Dubec, Bill Farris, and Mark Soehner.
Stately St. Meinrad
Paul Walsman greets Joshua van Cleef.
Dan Helfrich and Mark Gehret outside the meeting room.
Mike Chowning, Giovanni Reid, and Joe Hund hear proposals.
Bill Farris and Jim Bok
Henry Beck, Vince Delorenzo, and an animated Tom Speier.
Humbert Moster gladly takes a break.
Roger Lopez looks on as Michael Charron checks e-mail.
David Moczulski outside the chapel with Mike Lenz.
Bill Spond and Chris Cahill waiting for Mass.
Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, presides at Mass.
Legally blind Fr. John Flajole does his best to read the words to a song.
Fr. Jeff Scheeler congratulates Bonaventure Bai on his formal admission to the Province.
Tim Lamb makes a point.
Colin King at one of the sessions.
Photographer Fr. Frank Jasper, OFM, gets Bill Spirk's attention.
Page Polk, Henry Beck, and Mark Soehner compare notes.
Charlie Smiech pays close attention.
David Crank and Paul Desch assess the pros and cons.
Ed Gura listens intently.
Rock Travnikar checks messages.
Michael Radomski enjoys some sunshine.
Jubilarian Cyprian Berens
Jubilarian Joachim Lux
Jubilarian Damian Cesanek
Jubilarians Bob Weakley, Leonard Cornelius, and Mike Chowning
Before the blackout, Mike Dubec, John Bok, Charlie Smiech, and Blane Grein watch the weather report from a basement office.
Dennis Bosse jokes around in the basement.
Robert Seay tries to keep warm.
John Stein addresses the group.
Jack Wintz, Joe Rigali, and Matthias Crehan in meeting room.
Postulant Adam Farkas and Mike Lenz
Gene Mayer, Roger Lopez, and Larry Zurek in chapel.
Postulant Jonathan Beer and Manuel Viera
Voting on proposals
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