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A local Boy Scout is making Graymoor, home to the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement the centerpiece of his service project to reach the rank of Eagle Scout.

Renowned musician and composer Eric Genuis performed a private concert at St. Christopher’s Inn on Tuesday, March 19.

We see St. Joseph was a devoted family man. He was that and so much more. As we celebrate his feast day on March 19, we recall the many wonderful traits of St. Joseph and how we can emulate them in our lives.

Brother Louis Marek, SA (Edward F. Marek), age 83, of Brockton died on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at St. Joseph Manor.

The women of Graymoor - whether Sisters, administrators, or lay professionals - follow in the mighty footsteps of Mother Lurana. Practicing At-One-Ment by meeting the needs of others, no matter their background has always been at the heart of what these women do.

Every March, our country celebrates Women’s History Month. While we rightly recognize achievements by women in industry, technology and politics, we are fortunate on the Holy Mountain to celebrate a unique group of women: our Sisters of the Atonement.

Fr. Jan Janoszka, SA celebrated his rite of ordination at Graymoor in January 2024. Born in Poland, Jan spent much of his adult life in England, where he focused on ecumenism, interreligious dialog and social justice. From social work with refugees to immigration law, Fr. Jan recognized a need for at-one-ment to heal the world’s woes.

Catholics around the world recently celebrated Ash Wednesday. At Graymoor, the Friars observed the start of Lent with a beautiful Mass.

February marks Black History Month in the United States. Often, the secular world remembers inventors, sports heroes and other African-Americans who achieved renown. We must also remember those who loved God and their neighbor as the Lord commanded -- people who triumphed through adversity and shared the Gospel.