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ST. CONRAD MESSENGER - FALL 2008 - VOL 4

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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.

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Random Acts of Kindness - Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Oct 22, 2008 - Each year the Capuchin-Franciscan priests and brothers celebrate a Mass to thank God for men who have given 60, 50, 40 and 25 years....
Papal Preacher on Sin, Civility - Beliefnet.com - Oct 23, 2008 - Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa is a Franciscan Capuchin priest and since 1980 the Preacher to the Papal Household. In that job, he preaches....
Local Catholics Praise Efforts of Capuchin Friars - St.Louis Review - Oct 10, 2008 - by Jennifer Brinker, Review Staff Writer Catholics in the archdiocese who have come to know the Capuchin Franciscan....
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