NEWS

The Centro Pro Unione (CPU) recently concluded a series of memorable events for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Each event was inspired by this year’s theme: “You shall love the Lord your God…and your neighbor as yourself.”

On December 15, 2023, Very Reverend Brian F. Terry, SA, Minister General of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, gave a homily on the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the order.

The year 2024 brought countless blessings to Graymoor, as our Friars celebrated Advent and Christmas with joy and devotion in the United States, Japan, Canada and Italy.

Fr. Tom Orians, SA, was a participant and speaker during Monday's “The New Year Interfaith Prayer for World Peace." The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement were founding members of the Interfaith Prayer Day and have participated in this annual service for 20 years.

Aaron Hollander, for Ecumenical Trends - “We Have to Be the Bridge”: The Atonement Franciscan Legacy at 125 Years and Beyond

Friars to begin their year-long, global celebration this December with special events and recognitions, beginning with Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City on December 15th and additional community initiatives and activities throughout 2024.

Sr. Denise Robillard, SA and Br. Jan E. Janoszka, SA thankful and blessed to share their talents at St. Christopher’s Inn.

Our community is busy here at Graymoor and across the globe! December serves as a significant month for the Friars from feast days, the season of Advent, the anniversary of the Foundation of the Society of the Atonement, and of course, the birth of Jesus.

Each November, the Catholic Church observes National Vocation Awareness Week. Throughout these special seven days, the Church promotes vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life through prayer, invitation and education. It is also a week during which the Church supports those who are considering vocations.