Habit is ‘a sign of commitment’
Eleven novices from the Order of Friars Minor reached a joyous milestone in their formation as friars when they received the Franciscan habit and cord at the Rite of Investiture.
‘Diversity’ describes postulants
Fourteen men were accepted into the interprovincial postulancy program.
Sign prompted dream to become a friar
Postulant Tim Amburgey was prompted to follow his dream when he saw a Become A Friar sign at the St. Anthony Shrine.
Ten men take next step in Franciscan life
Ten friars from four U.S. provinces professed their vows to live St. Francis of Assisi’s Rule of the Order of Friars Minor.
Br. Eric Pilarcik, OFM
Our condolences to our brothers of the Province of Santa Barbara who lost a dear member of their community, Br. Eric Pilarcik, OFM.
Hello from Phoenix
Vocations Director Br. Tim Lamb spent the week with other friars in Phoenix, Az.