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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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What to Know About the 2022 Feast of St. Anthony Celebration
The Friars honor St. Anthony each June with a celebration at Graymoor, where thousands flock to for a day of pilgrimage and prayer. On Sunday, June 12, the Friars will hold the first large scale in-person celebration since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Where there is hatred, let me sow love.”
The numerous recent acts that destroy human life, especially in its innocence, call us again to join Christ in His prayer that “all may be one.”

Deacon Tom Rich, TSA, Hopes to Bring Fresh Ideas to Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center
Deacon Tom Rich, TSA. D.MIN., J.C.L's relationship with the Society of the Atonement began in his youth. He brings a wealth of experience to his new role, as well as fresh ideas for the retreat center. He is hoping to put those ideas into practice.

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Sixth Sunday of Easter 2022
I heard a mother tell her child that God lived far away, beyond the clouds. She said she did not want the child to think of God as close by, ever watching and keeping score.

Father Jim Puglisi, SA, Participates in Christian Unity Workshop, Many Ecumenical Events in May
Father Jim Puglisi, SA, attended this year’s workshop, which was held May 3-6 at Christ Cathedral in Orange, California. The workshop kicked off a busy month of May for Father Jim, who will be participating in many more ecumenical activities.

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Fifth Sunday of Easter 2022
In 1996 a car accident tore open the head of a 21-year-old Chicago boy named Peter. Peter was gravely injured, in a deep coma with sustained brain damage.