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The Making of a Saint
The Father Paul of Graymoor Guild was established in 2016 to promote the cause for canonization of Servant of God Father Paul Wattson, SA. The Guild is a clearing house of information about the life and ministries of Servant of God Fr. Paul Wattson, SA, founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, and news about the cause for his sainthood.
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Fr. Bob’s Homily – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Beatitudes
In April of 1986, two gray-haired men greeted each other in Tokyo’s airport. Both men had tears in their eyes, one man was an American named Ponich.

2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Draws Media Coverage, Celebrations
What began on the Holy Mountain of Graymoor as a period of eight days to pray for the union of all Christians has evolved into an annual worldwide ecumenical celebration.

Unity Drew New Friars to the Society of the Atonement
In Lima, Peru, there is a movement of Christian Churches working together. Ecumenical work is of importance and fascination, and it’s what drew Brother Yasser Zamora, SA, to the Society of the Atonement.

Brother Hugh MacIsaac Faithfully Served Atonement Friars
From parochial ministries across the pond to caring for the sick north of the border, Brother Hugh MacIsaac, SA, delivered reconciliation and the Friars’ At-One-Ment message throughout his life.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity a Success
Father Dan Callahan, SA, posed the questions during his homily:
“When we watch television, what’s interesting? When we watch adventure movies, what’s interesting?”

New Hires Show Commitment to Vision, Mission and Values
Early last year, the Friars unveiled a new statement of their Vision, Mission and Values, and commitment to bring the gifts of healing, peace and harmony to our world today.