by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2015 | Eastern Province
We regret to report that Angela Cusack, older sister (103) of +Fr. John Cusack (100) died some days after hip surgery. Viewing: Monday, November 2, 2015 9:00 am – 10:00 am Joseph A. Fluehr Funeral Parlor 241 East Butler Pike New Britain, PA 18901 Funeral Mass:...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 26, 2015 | Eastern Province
Leo Xavier Crowley, age 92 of Weymouth, passed away peacefully at his home on October 24th after a brief illness. He was a beloved classmate of Frs. Trotta, Brandenberger and Sheldon, all of whom now live at the Motherhouse in Germantown. Further details Donations may...
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by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2015 | Eastern Province
One College, Two Possible Saints? Vens. Nelson Baker and Michael McGivney Continue Their Process Towards Sainthood Kevin Di Camillo of the National Catholic Register writes.. With Pope Francis’s canonization of JunÃpero Serra, O.F.M. here on American soil last month,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2015 | Eastern Province
Arnie Simonse just sent word that former CM Dick Thayer died. From the Funeral home website… Richard Thayer 10/15/2015 Richard Thayer, of Warwick, passed away on October 15, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern, NY. He was 81 years old. Born on June 13,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2015 | Eastern Province, Provincial's Perspective
The following slide show was used as evening prayer at the recent meeting of all of the Superiors of the Province at St. Vincent’s Seminary in Germantown,...
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by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2015 | Eastern Province
Kitty Prager writes…Students from St. John’s Preparatory High School joined St. John’s University in a day of service at Sts. Joachim and Anne’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Coney Island. In the morning the group visited and chatted with residents, and...
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!