Cause for Canonization of Father Paul of Graymoor
Each year, the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement co-sponsor the Friars' Student Writing Award with The Catholic Register.
Archdiocese Closes Cause for Atonement Society Founder
The archdiocese has officially closed an 18-month cause and submitted its work to Rome where it will be assessed whether Father Paul Wattson, S.A., should advance to the next steps necessary to become a canonized saint of the Catholic Church.
Fr. Paul and the Chair of Saint Peter
February 22 is the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter. This is a major feast day for Catholics, but our brothers and sisters of other churches see it as an impediment to unity.
2017 Student Writing Contest Winners Announced
Fr. Damian MacPherson, SA, and Jean Kodin of The Catholic Register, presented prizes to the 2017 Student Writing Contest winners Sabrina Quartone, Jessica Nguyen, Ruthann J. Lemonius, along with Vivian Kwok, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs of the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Fr. Elias Mallon, SA: A presentation at the 38th Seerah Conference
Fr. Elias Mallon, SA, Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, and External Affairs Officer for Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), was invited to give a presentation at the 38th Seerah Conference at the Islamic Center of Central New Jersey (Monmouth Junction, NJ) on 30 December 2016.
A full study day in conversation on the theme of Islam with clergy
In a series of four power point presentations Fr. Damian offered the priests a basic understanding of commonly held tenants of the faith of Islam.
2017 PAUL WATTSON LECTURE IN SAN FRANCISCO
“The Reformation: A Challenge for Ecumenism”
Franciscan Friar Authors Book on Japanese Quest for Divinity
In Cultural and Theological Reflections on the Japanese Quest for Divinity, John J. Keane offers an explanation of Japanese divinity (kami 神) using sociology, anthropology, linguistics, literature and history.
Friars Co-Sponsor Student Writing Contest in Ontario
Each year, the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement co-sponsor the Friars' Student Writing Award with The Catholic Register.