A post-Christmas/pre-New Year gathering at the friary of Holy Name of Jesus-St. Gregory the Great turned into an early 80th birthday present for Susan Ford when her son Larry Ford, OFM, surprised his mother in front of dozens of family members, friends, and friars. At the Dec. 28 afternoon gathering he presented her with the Holy Name Province Francis Medal for living her life in harmony with Franciscan values and ideals.

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Brothers and Sisters,

As I announced to you over this weekend, our Provincial, Fr. Kevin Mullen, OFM, asked the friars to share the findings of the Franciscan Ecology initiative.  As I reminded you, this is our Pastoral Strategic Plan the friars have undertaken to consider which of our current 30 ministry sites we will be able to staff in the coming years.  This has resulted in the Friar's plan to leave Holy Name of Jesus-St Gregory the Great later in the year. Please read the letter detailing the decision and coming changings. I will keep you updated as to the plans and timing as we work with the Archdiocese to lay the foundation for the next chapters of our beloved parish. That summary is available here, in English and in Español.   

I appreciate your concern and your prayers for one another and the Friars

Peace to you all,

Fr. Larry

On 1/20/2020 we gathered for prayers and a refection by Fr. Ben on his experiences of Dr. King and the Social Justice directive that he entrusted to us.

Fr. Benedict Taylor, OFM, founder and president of Create, Inc., a social outreach and treatment center in Harlem, professed vows in 1954. He has been honored by state, city and religious organizations for his work on behalf of the poor.

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CHRISTMAS 2019 PHOTOS

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