IRONDALE, Ala. – Friars held elections at Annunciation Friary Friday August 22nd in the presence of Bishop Steven J. Raica.
Every three years all friars of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word gather for the General Chapter. Before this holy assembly, the Community canon lawyer, Fr. Dominic prepares the administrative aspects for the meeting. Spiritually, the friars pray a nine day novena. A Mass and rosary are also prayed hours prior to the gathering. The Community Servant, Community Steward (Treasurer) and Formation Commissioner give status reports.
With the Bishop of Birmingham, Alabama present at the Chapter, the Community discusses possible changes or resolutions that require voting. Friars voted for a Community Servant, Community Vicar and four council members.
Congratulations to the following Friars on their offices:
Community Servant (superior): Fr. Leonard
Community Vicar: Fr. Patrick
1st Councilor: Fr. Anthony
2nd Councilor: Fr. Mark
3rd Councilor: Fr. Dominic
4th Councilor: Fr. Paschal
Please pray for the Community as they begin this new era of its life and work. May the Lord guide and direct the new administration as they lead the Community in the service of God and His Church.
Please pass the peace, everyone else does. Also, no more Latin.
Got to admit it, Father Leonard is my favorite. His homilies are great.
Congrats and best wishes on your (new) assignments. We (my recently deceased husband and I) are so blessed by the daily Masses they we watch on EWTN.if any of you lead a pilgrimage in 2025 or 2026 i would like to be informed.
God bless you all . Terri Bonneau
Ok Bradenton FL
Thank you for allowing us the privilege of hearing the Latin, Greek, and Hebrew in our Holy Mass. Fr Leonard has truly grown into the leadership role.
Was this election in August of 2025?