#whyknotfriar

Wrapping up a fantastic #CYSC2020 camp sendoff with @BishopRobertBrennan thanking the campers for investing their valuable time to hang with JESUS for a week. You are an inspiration to us all #whyknotfriar #iwasborn4this #called4more #ofmconv (at Catholic Youth Summer Camp) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBofSzCHCLM/?igshid=1n0a6vrqse5nk

My friend from Scottsbluff, NE invited me to speak about the Franciscan life on his show. What IS the difference between a priest, a brother, and a friar? Find out here https://youtu.be/vve9bKClXUY #BeAfriar #ofmconv #whyknotfriar #made4more (at Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QIUkOnqyv/?igshid=14445rwiulz9d

Congratulations on your new assignment Archbishop Appointment of Metropolitan Archbishop of Atlanta March 5, 2020108 On March 5, 2020, the Holy Father Francis appointed the Most Reverend Gregory HARTMAYER, OFM Conv., previously Bishop of Savannah, Georgia, USA, as the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Atlanta, Georgia. After attending the St. Amelia School (1965) and the Cardinal O’Hara High School in Tonawanda, New York, USA (1965 to 1969), he entered the Order. He completed his novitiate in the St. Joseph of Cupertino Friary in Ellicott City, Maryland (1969 to 1970), making his simple profession on August 15, 1970, and his solemn profession on August 15, 1973. He obtained his Baccalaureate Degree in philosophy from the St. Hyacinth College and Seminary in Granby, Massachusetts (1974) and completed his theology studies at the St. Anthony-on-Hudson Seminary in Rensselaer, New York (1979). He was ordained a priest on May 5, 1979, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, New York. He served as Guardian, Pastor, teacher, school director, Definitor of the former Province of St. Anthony of Padua in the USA, etc. He was appointed Bishop of Savannah on July 19, 2011, and received episcopal consecration on October 18 of that year. #beAfriar #whyknotfriar #made4more https://www.instagram.com/p/B9YR7rUnZTW/?igshid=1a2yyd83jxltk

I’m so grateful to be a Franciscan Friar chasing after this poverello who captured my heart. https://vimeo.com/389907119 #whyknotfriar #made4more #beAfriar (at Assisi, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9THEoaHhz7/?igshid=8g2rvo3s5vjr

Friday’s Stations of the Cross are a Lenten staple at Immaculate Conception, “We adore you oh Lord Jesus Christ ...” #lovewhatic #icsjackson #wearehishands #whyknotfriar #franciscansusa #made4more (at Immaculate Conception Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9IG0mHH3Bq/?igshid=12ycmmi5rm49f

Big Eagles Thank You for a warm reception to reflect on your higher calling. All of you soar above the crowd in so many admirable ways. #lovewhatic #icsjackson #wearehishands #whyknotfriar #franciscansusa #made4more (at Immaculate Conception School) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9IFUc4HI7a/?igshid=qonan8fz7cqn

TV4 sure has upgraded since ‘85. On Ash Wednesday I was able to witness behind the scenes and how they do their morning marvels everyday for home room. Thank you Mr Bumpus for all your fine work & for giving me an inside look! #men4others #gotitans #LetsGoSJ #stjohnsjesuit @stjohnsjesuit #whyknotfriar #called4more https://www.youtube.com/user/SJTV4/videos (at St. John's Jesuit High School & Academy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ICTA_HRbj/?igshid=1nbajeqeyalzb

So many invited, so few responded, this is your invitation...Mt 7:14 #BeAfriar #whyKnotfriar #called4more #franciscanjoy (at San Damiano Friary) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7rNM2onc5J/?igshid=j05di9jnvuum