Where There is Despair, Let Us Bring Hope
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement join the world in praying for all who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian, as well as those who are leading relief efforts in the wake of the storm.
Enacting the Joy of At-One-Ment: Brother Fabrizio Szymanski Makes First Profession
Brother Fabrizio professed his first vows as a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement on Saturday, September 10 during a Mass at the Cathedral of San Rufino in Assisi, Italy. “Discovering together with the Lord what He has always planned for us, it is worth it,” Brother Fabrizio said of his first profession.
Be the Bridge: Walk for Recovery a Success
St. Christopher’s Inn capped off National Recovery Month in a big way, hosting its inaugural Be the Bridge: Walk for Recovery.
Graymoor to Screen Dorothy Day Movie as Part of New Film Program
The Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center recently added a film festival program, which will begin on Friday, October 21. The first film slated to be screened is “Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story.” The film will be shown between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Graymoor library on the fifth floor of the main building. The cost is $25 to attend and includes lunch.
Graymoor Padre Pio Celebration a Success, Will Grow in Coming Years
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement held their first-ever Celebration of Padre Pio on Saturday, September 24 at Graymoor, welcoming around 100 pilgrims to the Holy Mountain. Festivities included a Mass celebrated in Italian by Minister General Father Brian Terry, SA, and a blessing of the Friars’ new statue of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina.
Brother Fabrizio Szymanski Makes First Profession as Atonement Friar
Brother Fabrizio Szymanski, NSA, made his firs profession as an Atonement Friar, in a Mass celebrated by Minister General Father Brian Terry, SA.
Father Paul Wattson Lecture to Take Place October 10, Feature Archbishop Donald Bolen
The fourth annual Paul Wattson Lecture will take place on Monday, October 10 at the James and Catherine Denny Center at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. The theme of this year’s lecture is “The Intersection Between Ecumenism and Justice.”
Father Jim Loughran and Aaron Hollander Attending World Council of Churches Assembly
With more than 4,000 participants from over 352 churches, the World Council of Churches’ 11th annual assembly began on Wednesday, August 31.
Graymoor Welcomes Dr. Paul Lipowski as New Chief Charism Officer
Paul Lipowski, Ed.D. joined the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement at Graymoor as the organization's new Chief Charism Officer, starting August 29, 2022. A proven leader, Paul possesses a wealth of experience in Franciscan theology, religious education, strategic planning, recruitment and development, and in nonprofit management, among many areas of expertise.
Be the Bridge: Walk for Recovery Spotlighted in Local News
On Sunday, September 25, St. Christopher’s Inn will hold its inaugural Be the Bridge: Walk for Recovery at the Walkway Over the Hudson State Park in Poughkeepsie.