Five Friars Make Solemn Vows

Five Friars Make Solemn Vows

It was the promise of a lifetime – to live the Rule of St. Francis…forever. On August 18, Brothers Tommy Piolata, Ross Henley, David Domanski, Alex Hostoffer and Andrew Corriente made their perpetual profession in the presence of their families, friends and Capuchin...
Thanks be to God, Another Ordination!

Thanks be to God, Another Ordination!

On June 2, Fr. Philip White, OFM Cap., was ordained to the priesthood. After a year serving as a deacon at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Cumberland, MD, Fr. Phil was ordained by Capuchin Bishop Bill Fey of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. He is the sixth Capuchin friar...
Three Friars Make Vows for Life

Three Friars Make Vows for Life

Web Editor’s Note: This story references three young friars who made profession to the Capuchin Order last summer.  Sadly, one of the trio, Bro. Saúl Soriano died May 7, 2018.  He was preparing for his examination for ordination as a deacon and the completion of...
Five Men Ordained Capuchin Priests

Five Men Ordained Capuchin Priests

Following several years of multiple ordinations, five more young Capuchin friars were ordained to the priesthood in 2017. In June, Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Bishop David Zubik laid hands on Fr. James Watson, Fr. Jonathan Ulrick, and Fr. Al Carver. Six months later, the...