New Icons grace the chapel at Franciscan Retreats
Through the generosity of the families and friends of the late retreatants Leo Justen, Katie Fox, Pat Geronime, Alvina and Daniel O’Connell, Eleanor Reasner and Isadore Gergen, two beautiful new Icons, one of St. Francis and one of St. Clare, grace the main chapel of the retreat center.
The Icons were commissioned by Bro. Bob Roddy, OFM Conv., Director of Franciscan Retreats and the Icon Writer (“writer” is the term that is used for the artist who creates the icon) is Sister Paula Howard, OSB, a Benedictine from St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, Kansas.
Click on our Icons page for a Slideshow illustrating the process of the creation of the icons as well as an article "About Icons" by Sister Paula Howard, OSB.
Click on http://www.mountosb.org/icon/index.html to visit Mount Saint Scholastica's website where you will find a great explanation of icons and other samples of Sister Paula's work.
Friar John Bamman's Profession of Solemn Vows
On August 8, 2008, at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, Friar John Bamman, OFM Conv., professed his solemn vows before a crowd of friars, family and friends.
This milestone in a friar’s life, marks the moment of his full incorporation into the fraternity of Friars, and is a life-long commitment. Friar John will continue his studies at St. Paul Divinity School in preparation for his ordination to the priesthood. He will remain at St. Joseph Cupertino Friary, and will assist with retreat programs as his class and ministry schedule allow
Click on Friar John's Profession for a Slideshow that shows the various stages of the Profession Liturgy and the ritual of solemn profession.
