NEWS

Saint Francis removed himself of worldly interests, opting instead to follow the Gospel and connect himself to the teachings of Jesus. Brother Alfonso DeRuva, SA, chose to follow in Saint Francis’ footsteps four years ago, receiving his habit and entering the Society of the Atonement.

Each February, we observe Black History Month, recognizing the central role that African Americans have played in our country. Over the years at Graymoor, there have been several Black Friars who faithfully served the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement.

The Centro Pro Unione has launched phase three of its formative project, Mutual Accountability Desk for Ecumenism.

What began on the Holy Mountain of Graymoor as a period of eight days to pray for the union of all Christians has evolved into an annual worldwide ecumenical celebration.

In Lima, Peru, there is a movement of Christian Churches working together. Ecumenical work is of importance and fascination, and it’s what drew Brother Yasser Zamora, SA, to the Society of the Atonement.

From parochial ministries across the pond to caring for the sick north of the border, Brother Hugh MacIsaac, SA, delivered reconciliation and the Friars’ At-One-Ment message throughout his life.

Father Dan Callahan, SA, posed the questions during his homily: “When we watch television, what’s interesting? When we watch adventure movies, what’s interesting?”

Brother Jan Janoszka, SA, chose to live in an environment where Catholics were in the minority. Surrounded by different faith traditions in the suburbs of London, he was captivated by ecumenism and interfaith dialogue.

Father Dan Callahan, SA, posed the questions during his homily: “When we watch television, what’s interesting? When we watch adventure movies, what’s interesting?”