Celebrating 800 Years of our Rule of Life: 1223-2023
This year marks the 800th Anniversary of the 1223 Rule of Saint Francis. From January 9-12, Friar Bill Short, OFM (St. Barbara Province), a theologian, professor, speaker and author, presented a conference on the histories and developments of the Rule of 1221 (Regula non bullata) and the Rule of 1223 (Regula bullata), to the Novices of the First Order USA Novitiates which includes the Friars Minor (OFM), the Friars Minor Conventuals (OFM Conv.) and the Friars Minor Capuchins (OFM Cap.), all located in California's Santa Barbara County.
Brothers in Formation Move In, Move Over and Move On . . .
We'll take this in chronological order!
The Ordination to Priesthood of our brothers David Domanski and Andrew Corriente on Saturday, June 11th.
See as postulants, novices and other friars have moved on . . .
One Come and See Weekend . . .
From August 12-14, Vocation Director Raf Anguiano hosted a Come and See Weekend at Alverno, assisted by friars from Capuchin College; even our Provincial Minister Bob Marva was able to be present for the weekend, though the photos never made it to our NewsNotes in late August. Here's a chance to make up for our tardiness . . . . ! The next weekend was scheduled for October 7-9 so it looks like we may be another posting behind next time! And thanks to Br. Raf for the pics!
'Come and See' Moments in October
Our brother Raf Anguiano, OFM Cap., Vocations Director for our Province of Capuchins, hosted October's Discernment weekend from October 16-18 at our retreat in Salisbury, PA.
Have you let Fr. Raf know you're interest in the next gathering? Join us!
Promised for Life: Br. Edgar Pereira, OFM Cap.
Our brother Edgar Pereira, OFM Cap., made his solemn commitment as a Capuchin Franciscan on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Friars, families and friends celebrated the event in a 2-hour Liturgy during which Edgar professed his lifetime commitment to living in obedience, without anything of his own and in chastity within our Capuchin brotherhood. As our vow statement reads, the "Lord has given me this grace," and we praise the Lord as our brother fully takes on our life, praying and ministering among us, so that all women and men may know the Lord's immense Peace and Goodness.
See this edited video of excerpts from the Mass and Profession of Vows . . . .
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