The Pope’s August Intention: for Political Leaders
The Holy Father offers a special prayer intention every month. In August, Pope Francis asks all Catholics to pray for political leaders around the world.
Fr. Tom Orians Participates in National Eucharistic Congress
More than 80 years in the making, the recent National Eucharistic Congress drew about 55,000 Catholics to Indianapolis to welcome Jesus and seek repentance and joy in His presence.
Putnam Chorale Serenades the Holy Mountain
The beginning of June marked the start of our Summer Concert Series, which runs until September at St. Anthony Shrine. As part of our 125th anniversary celebration, this series is a wonderful way to connect with our Friars, Sisters, staff, and attendees on beautiful summer evenings!
Graymoor Institute Co-Sponsors International Ecclesiology Conference in Chicago
The 15th international conference of the Ecclesiological Investigations International Research Network (EIIRN) was held in June on the campus of Chicago Theological Seminary (Chicago, IL).
Music, Scripture, and Mandala Art Highlight “Finding Your Light Event”
On June 29, the Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center (HMFRC) welcomed motivational speaker, radio host, and podcast director Kacey Morabito Grean and crystal harpist Rosemary Boyle Lasher to our Finding Your Light event.
Gifts From the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement Honor Friars for 125th Anniversary
July 9, the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Atonement, holds a special place in the hearts of our community.
Fr. Bob’s Greeting – July 2024 Enews
To paraphrase George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” – it’s summertime, but for many the living isn’t easy. I say this because every day at Graymoor we receive many requests for prayers from all over the world.
A Special Friars’ Announcement
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement elected a new Minister General and four new Councilors during the 19th General Chapter held in May. The new leadership was installed on Saturday, July 6. Please join us in congratulating these Friars and keep them in your prayers.
Meet the Brother Behind Brockton: Brother Thomas Banacki, SA
Although he was enjoying a very successful career on Wall Street, Thomas Banacki felt a different calling. When a deacon from Bayonne, NJ, said, “You might be interested in visiting Graymoor and meeting the Friars,” he agreed.