John Cusick, OFS, recently received certification by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains, as a board certified chaplain. Cusick, who ministers at Holy Cross Germantown and Holy Cross Silver Spring Hospitals, said he was inspired by Saint Francis’ outreach to … Continue reading
Reaching Out in Friendship
Kelly Moltzen, OFS and Harold Zavarce, OFS attended a potluck gathering on July 2, 2023 at the home of Rabbi Bruce Aft for a meeting of the DC-area chapter of the Interfaith Encounter Association (IEA). Over dinner the IEA participants … Continue reading
Walking in Faith
Kristen Doherty, OFS participated in a Corpus Christi procession on Sunday June 11, 2023 at her parish Our Lady of Lourdes, Bethesda, Maryland. The afternoon event began with Eucharistic adoration in the church, a procession through the neighborhood, followed by … Continue reading
A Joyful Profession Ceremony
The St. Anthony of Nagasaki fraternity celebrated the profession of our newest members on May 6th, 2023 at the Washington Retreat House. Jessica Cabness, OFS and Harold Zavarce, OFS were formally professed during a Mass celebrated by Fr. Paul Lininger, … Continue reading
Growing in Fraternity Together
Our fraternity held a retreat last October 7-9, 2022 at the Washington Retreat House. It was an important gathering for many reasons. After a long period of Zoom meetings we were eager to be back together in person. We had … Continue reading
