Obituary Notice for Fr. Peter J. Taran, SA
Father Peter J. Taran (nee Tarantino), SA, a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, passed from this life on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Obituary Notice for Br. Benedict Terasawa, SA
Brother Benedict (nee Francis Masayuki) Terasawa, SA, a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, passed from this life on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Christian Unity—It May Be Closer than You Think
The following reflection is from Dalton LaTessa (second from right), a participant in Franciscan for the Summer—a summer discernment internship which includes living with the Friars while studying in Rome about ”Ecumenical and Interreligious Movements from a Catholic Perspective.” Dalton offered the following reflection...
With A Little Faith, We Can Become Great Saints
The following reflection is from Dave Sebastian (far left), a participant in Franciscan for the Summer—a summer discernment internship which includes living with the Friars while studying in Rome about ”Ecumenical and Interreligious Movements from a Catholic Perspective.” Dave offered the following reflection...
Celebrating Three Jubilarians
It is with a profound sense of gratitude that the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement celebrate the Diamond Jubilees of two Friars: Fr. Arthur Gouthro, SA, and Br. Theodore Novak, SA. These men have truly been an inspiration in the past 60 years as Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. The Friars also mark the Silver Jubilee, 25 years, of Fr. Edward Boes, SA.
New Vocation Coordinator – Jair Jacome
Mr. Jair Jacome joined the Friars of the Atonement as the new Vocation Coordinator in May 2019. Jair attended Seton Hall University and is a graduate of Holy Apostles College and Seminary. He has served as a missionary with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal at the St. Anthony Shelter for Renewal in Bronx, NY. Fluent in Spanish and English, Jair has directed formation programs and conducted local (Bronx, Philadelphia) and international missions (Haiti, Honduras, Peru.) He has experience in organizing Catholic parish youth programs.
New Associate Director of GEII – Dr. Aaron Hollander, Ph.D.
Dr. Aaron Hollander, Ph.D. has joined the staff as an Associate Director. Dr. Hollander has his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago Divinity School and a Master's degree from the Irish School of Ecumenics.
Five Councilors Selected to Lead the
Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
Franciscan Friars of the Atonement from all over the world gathered together in Maryland for the 18th General Chapter Meeting. This meeting takes place every five years and lasts for ten days. During this time of reflection and prayer, the Friars elect new councilors to serve as the Board of Directors for the Friars worldwide throughout their five-year term.
26th Annual Sharing Hope Dinner Honorees Announced
On Friday, October 4th, the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement will hold their 26th Annual Sharing Hope Celebration Dinner at the Pierre Hotel in New York City, where over two hundred and fifty guests will be in attendance.
College Men Dive into Ecumenism this Summer With the Friars
We are excited to welcome three collegiate men—Kevin Marston, Dave Sebastian and Dalton LaTessa—to discern the call to religious life as participants in Franciscan for the Summer. Franciscan for the Summer is an eight-week immersion from mid-June to mid-August for college-aged men to discern religious life with the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement and participate in one of their ministries.