Brother Marius Strom and Brother David Dodd made their Solemn Profession of vows on July 20, 2018 in the Immaculate Conception Chapel on the campus of Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania.
Three Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis make there first profession of vows.
Father David Dodd,TOR was ordained to the priesthood on April 27, 2019.
Brother Stephen Liebal, T.O.R., 90, of the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, died May 2, 2019 at St. Francis Friary—Mt. Assisi, Loretto, Pennsylvania, after an illness.
Obituary & Arrangements
Father Augustine Belinda, TOR died on April 26, 2019 at Saint Francis Friary in Loretto, Pennsylvania at the age of 91. He was a Professed Franciscan Friar for 60 years.
Arrangements & Obituary
On January 20, 2019, during Sunday Evening Prayer, the Most Rev. Nicholas Polichnowski, T.O.R., Minister General of the Franciscans, Third Order Regular, confirmed the appointment and installed the Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassel as Minister Provincial of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Rev. Christopher Dobson, T.O.R. as Vicar Provincial.
Provincial Address
Brother Larry Hilferty a Franciscan Friar of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis died unexpectedly on October 11, 2018 at Saint Francis Friary in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Please remember our brother in your prayers.
Obituary - Arrangements
In a culture often defined by individualism and self-fulfillment, some are called to give their lives as a testament to the selfless and sacrificial nature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To the glory of God, two friars of The Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus who were already consecrated through baptism and religious vows entered with courage into the holy order of priests through the sacrament of ordination. While a long road of studies and Franciscan formation now lie behind Frs. James Puglis, TOR and Jason Wooleyhan, TOR the adventure of a life dedicated entirely to God still awaits.