DENVER, COLORADO New Postulant -Anthony Monahan was received into the Postulancy program on Wednesday, October 1 in a ceremony held at St. Francis Friary in Denver. Many of the friar and Poor Clare sisters were on hand to join in the celebration. Brown Robe Benefit -The 15th annual Brown Robe Benefit was held at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver on Friday, October 10. The evening, whose theme was “Fishers of Men” helps to raise money for Capuchin ministries and the education of men in formation. Administration Building -The Administration building is complete! Situated next to St. Francis Friary, the building houses the Provincial, Development, Fund-raising, and Finance departments of the Mid-America Province. Many thanks to everyone who helped make this project a reality. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO The Catholic Center -at the Citadel Mall has a new sign to go along with its new hours of operation. The Center now closes at 8:00 PM. Our Lady of the Angels Friary - has sent in some beautiful pictures of the surrounding landscape. Photos courtesy of Fr. Frank Grinko. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI St. Louis Review - The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of St. Louis featured two excellent stories on the Capuchin presence in the city over the last 65 years. Both can be read in full in this issue. VICTORIA, KANSAS St. Fidelis Church -and Parish Activity Center are undergoing a refurbishing at the present time. Both sacristies of the Church have been re-carpeted, and the choir loft has been re-done. Also the Parish Activity Center has new landscaping and the Center itself has new carpets. ELLIS COUNTY, KANSAS A Pet Blessing -on Oct 3rd at Saint Mary Church in Ellis has yielded some wonderful pictures courtesy of pastor Fr. Curtis Carlson. See the photo page. MORE TO COME NEXT ISSUE.... To report a news item, e-mail Br. Joseph Mary
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