SECULAR FRANCISCANS PROFESS NEW MEMBER

On May 18, at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in Honolulu, the Secular Franciscans celebrated the profession of one of their members and accepted a new member as a candidate.  Capuchin Father Gordon Combs is Spiritual Assistant.

Father Gordon pictured with members of both Oahu fraternities, St Marianne Cope and St Clare.

FAREWELL FATHER ANGELUS!

On Thursday, May 23, the Island Board of Christian Mothers hosted a farewell, or despedida, dinner party at the Friary for Father Angelus Shaughnessy, a Capuchin from the Pittsburgh Province, who came to Guam to give many talks to the Christian Mothers.

WELCOME FATHER SANJAY!

Father Sanjay is a friar from India, but studying in Manila.  During his break from school, he is visiting the friars on Guam.  Welcome!

FATHER ANGELUS VISITS

Welcome to Father Angelus Shaughnessy of the Pennsylvania Province who is here to give talks to the Christian Mothers.  Father Angelus is well-known from his years at EWTN.

MAY CROWNING

The Secular Franciscans gathered at the Friary chapel today to crown Mary during her month of May.  Isabel M. Camacho had the honor this year of crowning her.

Anyone who wanted was able to come up after the crowning and offer his or her own floral gift to Our Lady.  At the end, Our Lady's altar was covered with flowers.

Most of the Secular Franciscans gathered after Mass for this photo with Pale' Jose Villagomez and Pale' Eric Forbes.

Pale' Jose blessed the meal shared by all after the Mass.

SECULAR FRANCISCAN PROFESSION

Father Patrick Castro, OFM Cap, presided at Mass today at the Friary for the profession of members of the Order of Secular Franciscans; lay men and women who follow the Franciscan charism in their daily lives.

The Mass and profession were followed by a festive lunch for members, families and friends.

POPE FRANCIS : FATHER GORDON ON HAWAII TV

As the Catholic world celebrated the news of the election of Pope Francis, Father Gordon Combs was seen on Hawaii TV offering Mass at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral in Honolulu on that joyful day.

Video clips can be seen at

http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/21636889/hawaii-catholics-celebrate-and-pray-for-pope-francis

and at

http://www.khon2.com/content/news/developingstories/story/Hawaii-Catholics-looking-forward-to-new-chapter/nMkdEYquY0q9zHTj8Qoi2Q.cspx