Download the December 2009 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Excerpt from the 2009 Regional Retreat, “Fire Burning in My Heart”; Regional Elections: Update.
November 2009 Newsletter Now Available
Download the November 2009 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Mother Cabrini Celebration, Elections; “Francis, Build Up My Church”; USCCB: Tell Congress: Remove Abortion Funding & Mandates from Needed Health Care Reform.
Re-establishment of Junipero Serra Fraternity
This August, the Junipero Serra Fraternity (Northbrook) was re-established as a fully active fraternity. Originally established in 1975, the fraternity requested satellite status in 1994 and was associated with the Northwest Franciscan Community of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Palatine). We’re delighted at their growth and give thanks for their re-establishment!
October 2009 Newsletter Now Available
Download the October 2009 SFO News PDF. Included in this edition: Happy Feast Day, New Spiritual Assistant; Franciscan Action Network Update; “Francis, Build Up My Church”; Feast of Saint Francis.
Br. Joe Middleton, OFM Appointed New Regional Spiritual Assistant
As mentioned in the September SFO News, Fr. Don Blaeser, OFM was transferred to a new assignment and, as such, was no longer able to continue serving as our Regional Spiritual Assistant. Our Region has been working to fill this position, and we’re happy to announce that Br. Joe Middleton, OFM has been appointed as…