2019 PAUL WATTSON LECTURE IN SAN FRANCISCO
Dr. Aaron Hollander will deliver the XXXIX Paul Wattson Lecture. His theme will be "The Courage to Hearken: Ecumenism and the Underside of Modernity."
2019 Week of Prayer, A Time of Prayer and Unity
Locally in the Peekskill, NY, area, and at events across the United States, men and women united in prayer with people around the world for the intention of unity between Christians. This week is one of prayer and celebration for the Friars, who carry on the legacy of their founder Father Paul Wattson, SA, Servant of God who founded the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 1908.
Week of Prayer in the News – Vatican News
From January 18-25, the Friars have been celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a global initiative initiated by Servant of God Father Paul Wattson, SA! Learn more about the Week of Prayer and the many ways the Friars have been involved in promoting these exciting events through the news coverage below.
Week of Prayer in the News – Christian Post
From January 18-25, the Friars have been celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a global initiative initiated by Servant of God Father Paul Wattson, SA! Learn more about the Week of Prayer and the many ways the Friars have been involved in promoting these exciting events through the news coverage below.
Discerner Reflects On His Time With The Friars
Philip Santiano is discerning a call to become a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, while living and praying with Friars at Our Lady of the Atonement House of Discernment in Manhattan since October 2018.
Fr. Tom Orians, SA, Speaks at Interfaith World Day of Prayer for Peace
On New Year’s Day, Fr. Tom Orians, SA, traveled to the Great Buddha Hall of the Chuang Yen Monastery in Carmel, NY. to participate in an Interfaith World of Prayer for Peace sponsored by the Buddhist Association of the United States. His remarks below reflect the charism of unity that is so central to the ministry of the Friars:
Friars Meet 17,000 Young Adult Catholics in Indianapolis
7,000 enthusiastic young adult Catholics descended upon the city of Indianapolis from January 3-7, 2019, and Friars of the Atonement were there to meet them.
Another Successful Young Adult Retreat At Graymoor
“What is God’s Plan for your life?” This is an important question for us all! Eight young adults gathered for a retreat at Graymoor from December 7-9, 2018 to explore this very question of God’s call for their lives.
Letter Received Reporting Favor From Fr. Paul
We are excited to share this letter that was received by our Friars in October. With grateful hearts, we offer prayers of thanksgiving for this healing.