Brother Marius Strom and Brother David Dodd made their Solemn Profession of vows on July 20, 2018 in the Immaculate Conception Chapel on the campus of Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania.
On May 26, 2018 at Saint Francis Friary in Loretto, Pennsylvania, Brother Kolbe Spencer, T.O.R. made his First Profession of Vows in the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis.
On October 27, 2018, two Franciscan Friars were ordained to the Diaconate and Priesthood for the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, by Bishop Mark Bartchak, Bishop of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese.
On January 20, 2019, during Sunday Evening Prayer, the Most Rev. Nicholas Polichnowski, T.O.R., Minister General of the Franciscans, Third Order Regular, confirmed the appointment and installed the Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassel as Minister Provincial of the Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Rev. Christopher Dobson, T.O.R. as Vicar Provincial.
Provincial Address
Brother Larry Hilferty a Franciscan Friar of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis died unexpectedly on October 11, 2018 at Saint Francis Friary in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Please remember our brother in your prayers.
Obituary - Arrangements
The Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular, Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus had their annual Gathering in Loretto, Pennsylvania during the week of July 16-20, 2018.
Gathering Highlights
Five men were received into the Novitiate of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis on May 25, 2018 in Loretto, Pennsylvania. L/R: Bro. Kevin Smith, Bro. John Marie Blair, Bro. Will Shee, Bro. Pio Hille, Bro. Thomas Costello.
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Fr. Patrick George, a member of the Third Order Regular of Saint Francis, died early this morning, June 30th at St Francis Friary-Mt. Assisi following an extended illness.
Obituary & Arrangements
Brother James Boyle a member of the Sacred Heart Province of the Franciscans, Third Order Regular died on May 30, 2018 at the age of 71.
Arrangements & Obituary
In a culture often defined by individualism and self-fulfillment, some are called to give their lives as a testament to the selfless and sacrificial nature of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To the glory of God, two friars of The Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus who were already consecrated through baptism and religious vows entered with courage into the holy order of priests through the sacrament of ordination. While a long road of studies and Franciscan formation now lie behind Frs. James Puglis, TOR and Jason Wooleyhan, TOR the adventure of a life dedicated entirely to God still awaits.