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Here you can find an up to date list of the brothers and sisters, and our current ministries and particular engagements. We are very grateful for all those who pray for us and for our life. We invite you to pray in particular for more vocations to our life, so that our houses may be maintained as places of prayer, hospitality and outreach, and our ministries sustained and strengthened.

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Prayer Diary - brothers and sisters in their various ministries December 2011 - May 2012

December 2011
1  Ministry to small groups and families in St Anthony’s Chalet, Alnmouth
2 – 4  Hilfield Friary  A biblical vision for the environment, Dr Margaret Baker
3  John  Third Order Quiet Day, Nottingham
4  The Ministers Provincial, Helen Julian and Samuel
5  The brothers in Leeds working with other faith communities
6  Alnmouth Brother  Leading Julian Group meeting
7  Metheringham sisters building links with the local community and parish
8  David Jardine’s work with Divine healing Ministries, Belfast
9  Liz and her ministry of spiritual direction
10  The Hilfield Friary Community Programme
11  Philip Bartholomew’s ministry in the Parish of the Divine Compassion, Plaistow
12  Christine James working at the St Philip’s Multi-Faith Centre, Leicester
13  The Novice Guardians, Beverley and Desmond Alban
14  Anselm’s work campaigning against torture and the death penalty with ACAT
15  Glasshampton’s ministry of prayer
16  Angela Helen’s involvement with a support organisation for older people in Birmingham
17  Martin  60th Anniversary of Profession, St Peter’s Church, London Docks, preacher Samuel
18  Austin conducting a monthly parish Bible Study
19  Gina’s ministry as a chaplain at Wormwood Scrubs Prison
20  Joyce’s membership of the Southwark Cathedral Chapter
21  Sue’s membership of the Lee Abbey Council
22  The outreach of Helping Hands to isolated and lonely elderly neighbours
23  The Provincial Bursars, Christine James and Damian
24  Alnmouth’s role in Novice Formation
24 Liz – Crib Service, St Wilfrid’s Metheringham
25  Phyllis’s ministry of spiritual direction
26  Those seeking refuge and shelter at the House of the Divine Compassion
27  Martin’s ministry at St Peter’s, London Docks
28  Chris in her work with Deafblind UK
29  Reginald’s ministry as Cathedral Chaplain and Confessor
30  The Provincial Secretaries, Maureen and Nicholas Alan

January 2012

1  The ministry of hospitality at Hilfield Friary

2  Chris in her work with Deafblind UK

3  Liz’s ministry of spiritual direction

4  Kevin’s ministry as Secretary of Companions

5  The Brothers’ ministry at St Peter’s Parish, Bentley

6,7  Hilfield Friary  Thomas Hardye School Choir visit

7  franciscan Editorial Board  Southwark

7  Metheringham  Epiphany Service for local area

8  David Jardine  Craigg Hill Methodist Church, Larne

9 – 13  Alnmouth Friary  ‘Welcoming the Stranger’ Formation Conference

10  Phyllis’s ministry of spiritual direction

11  Alnmouth Friary  Clothing of Novices 

12  Benedict’s ministry as Deputy Minister

13  For those using Metheringham for retreat, quiet days and meetings

14  The Hilfield Friary Community Programme

15  David Jardine  Healing Service, Kilbride Parish

16  Alnmouth Friary’s role in Novice Formation

17  Maureen’s ministry of spiritual direction

18  The Sisters at Leicester working in the Parish of the Resurrection

19  Samuel  Southwark Cathedral Public Forum ‘Work and the Human Condition’

20  Gina’s ministry as a chaplain at Wormwood Scrubs Prison

21  Desmond Alban  Chester Diocese Vocations Day

22  David Jardine  Healing Service, Mossley Parish

22  Samuel  Preach, United Service, Dorchester

22  Sue  St Michael’s, Camberwell

23 – 25  CSF Chapter  Freeland

24  Giles  Inter-Novitiate Study Day, Ham Common

24  Liz developing her role as Vocations Advisor for the Diocese

25  Sue’s ministry as a chaplain at Southwark Cathedral

26 – 28  SSF Chapter  Freeland

27  The ministry of the sisters in Gumi, Korea

28  Damian  Chipping Sodbury

29  David Jardine  Healing Service, Dromara Parish

29  Liz  Preach, St John’s Ermine, Lincoln

29  Samuel  Preach, Jesus College, Cambridge

30  Angelo’s ministry in the Diocese of Chichester

31  Samuel  Salisbury Diocese Clergy Quiet Day, Warminster

February 2012

1  Judith Ann and her ministry of card making

2  Samuel  Speaking on ‘Hospitality’, Somerset Ecumenical Forum

3 – 5  Hilfield Friary  Folk Music Weekend, Alan and Gill McIntosh

3 – 5  John  Men’s Spirituality Weekend, Wooler

4  Brothers and Sisters preaching in our houses and local parishes

5  David Jardine  Healing Service, Tullylish Parish

6  Austin’s ministry as Master of Eastbridge Hospital, Canterbury

7  Jenny Tee working with disabled students

8  St Alphege Oratory’s links with the diocese and locally

9  Liz administering the Provincial website

10 – 12  Damian  Youth Camp Reunion Weekend, Wakefield

11  David Jardine  Healing Service, Knockbreda Parish

11  Hilfield Friary  ‘Our Daily Bread’ Samuel

12  Beverley in her ministry at St Peter’s, Highfields

13  The Provincial Bursars, Christine James and Damian

14  Liz as a member of the Bishop’s Advisory Group on Prayer and Spirituality

15  Sue’s ministry of spiritual direction

16  Members of the First and Third Orders serving as Chaplains at Freeland

17  Encouragement of vocations to the Franciscan life

18  Hilfield Friary  Pre-Lent Quiet Day, ‘Water Springs in the Wilderness’

19  Liz  Preach, St Botolph’s, Boston

20  The administration and work of Franciscan Aid

21  Hugh and Jenny Tee, Justice and Peace links

22  Metheringham  Open House, Lent ‘Sanctuary Day’

23 – 26  CSF Sisters’ Meeting, Hilfield Friary

24  Sisters and Brothers engaged in the ministry of spiritual direction

25  Blessing of Ministry new CSF Ministers, Hilfield Friary

25  Hilfield Friary  Snowdrop Day, Vincent

26  David Jardine  Healing Service, Kildress Parish

27 – Mar 7  1^st year Novices Retreat  Freeland

28  Joyce’s membership of the Southwark Cathedral Chapter

29  Metheringham  Open House, Lent ‘Sanctuary Day’

March 2012

1  The Novice Guardians, Beverley and Desmond Alban

2 – 4  Hilfield Friary  ‘Lord behold our family here assembled’, Canon Stephen Batty

3  Liz  Renewal of Wedding Vows Service, St Peter’s, Dunston

4  Damian  Calstock on Tamar

4  David Jardine  Healing Service, North Donegal Parishes

5  David Jardine  Service of Forgiveness, St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast

6  The Computer Advisor, Christine James

7  Metheringham  Open House, Lent ‘Sanctuary Day’

8  Kentigern John’s administration of Gift Aid

9  Christian’s ministry in the Willesden Deanery, London

10  Metheringham  Lent Quiet Day, led by a sister

11  Sue’s membership of the Lee Abbey Council

12  The outreach of Helping Hands, Plaistow, to those in need

13 – 22  Beverley, Desmond Alban, Novices Franciscan Formation Conference  Arkley Poor Clares

14  Metheringham  Open House, Lent ‘Sanctuary Day’

15  Thomas Anthony’s ministry to pilgrims and visitors in Assisi

16  The house bursars

17  Chris James, Jenny Tee  Leicester Diocese Vocations Day

17  John  Quiet Day, St Aidan’s, Newcastle, Alnmouth Friary

17  Liz  Talk about Religious Life, Third Year Theology Students, Chad Varah House

18  The Provincial Engagements Group and it’s Secretary, Martin

19  The Formation for Life Group

20  Glasshampton’s ministry in local parishes

21  Judith Ann  Talk, Metheringham W.I.

22  ABC Planning Group  London

23  The Provincial Liturgy Committee, Joyce

24  Helen Julian writing for New Daylight

25  Glasshampton’s role in Novice Formation

26  Alnmouth Friary’s work of hospitality and retreat

27 -31  Hilfield Friary  Young and Contemplative 2012, retreat for 18 to 30 year olds

27  Maureen  Talk, Sleaford Mothers’ Union

28  Metheringham  Open House, Lent ‘Sanctuary Day’

29  Elizabeth’s ministry at St Paul’s, Bow Common

30  Canterbury Brothers facilitating Greyfriars as a place of prayer

31  Martin  Third Order Quiet Day, Norwich

April 2012

1 – 8  Hilfield Friary  Holy Week and Easter Programme

1 – 9  Sue  Holy Week, Mare Way Group of Parishes, Cambs

2 – 5  Martin  Preach, Holy Week, Norwich Cathedral

3  The observance of Holy Week and Easter in our houses

4  Metheringham  Open House, Lent ‘Sanctuary Day’

5 – 6  Damian  Wolvercote

6  Martin  Preach, Good Friday, St Peter Mancroft, Norwich

6  Samuel  Preach, Three Hours Devotion, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London

7  Brothers and Sisters preaching at this season

8  Martin  Preach, Easter Day, St Peter Mancroft, Norwich

9  Hilfield Friary’s work for peace, reconciliation and the environment

10  Christine James in her work as ARC Secretary

11  Ministry to small groups and families in St Anthony’s Chalet, Alnmouth

12  Maureen’s role as a Bishop’s Reviewer

13  The brothers in Leeds working with other faith communities

14  David Jardine’s work with Divine Healing Ministries, Belfast

15  Metheringham sisters building relationships within the Diocese of Lincoln

16  Philip Bartholomew’s ministry in the Parish of the Divine Compassion, Plaistow

17  David Jardine  Inter-Church Group, Larne

18  For our elderly brothers and sisters

19  Martin’s ministry at St Peter’s, London Docks

20 – 22  Hilfield Friary  Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Third Order Retreat

21  Alnmouth Friary  ‘Friends of the Friary’ Benefit Concert

22  Reginald’s work as a Canterbury Cathedral chaplain and confessor 

23  Those seeking shelter and protection at the House of the Divine Compassion

24 – 27  Hilfield Friary  Franciscan Basics Course, John, Samuel

25  Austin conducting a monthly parish Bible Study

26  The election of a new Minister for the brothers

27 – 29  Damian  Scottish Third Order Retreat, Kinnoull

27 – 29  Hilfield Friary  Growth Rings, Jason Morgan

28  franciscan Editorial Board, Southwark

28  Liz  Diocesan Vocations Day, St Luke’s, Birchwood

29  Glasshampton’s ministry of prayer

30  The Annual Brothers Chapter working groups

May 2012

1  Metheringham sisters building relationships with the local community

2  Formation for Life Group  Southwark

3  Anselm’s work campaigning against torture and the death penalty with ACAT

4 – 6  Sue  Retreat for St Bene’ts, Cambridge, Pleshey

5  Christine James working at the St Philip’s Multi-Faith Centre, Leicester

6  Samuel  Preach, St Stephen’s, Bournemouth

7 – 11  Anglican Novices Conference Whitby

8 – 10  Hilfield Friary  Mindfulness Retreat, Susan Howse

8  John  Third Order Study and Prayer Steering Group, London

9  Alnmouth brothers involved in outreach in Newcastle Diocese

10  Hilfield Friary members called on to do local engagements

11 – 13  Hilfield Friary  Circle Dancing Weekend, Miggy Scott

11  Samuel  Speaking on ‘Building Community’, Third Order Cluster Day, Monmouth

12,13  Hilfield Friary  Open Garden Days

12  John  ‘A Franciscan Safari’, Pinner Churches Together

13  David Jardine  Clogher Diocesan Healing Group

 
Intercessions - pray for the brothers and sisters by name (December 2011):

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THE BISHOPS PROTECTOR
Roger Herft - Protector General & ANZ
Jon Bruno - SSF Americas
Paul Kim - Deputy Korea SSF
Joseph Kopapa - Papua New Guinea
David Moxon - Deputy New Zealand
Richard Naramana - Solomon Islands
Michael Perham - Europe
Nedi Rivera - CSF Americas
To be appointed- Deputy Korea CSF

THE FIRST ORDER
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THE MINISTERS
Clark Berge - Minister General SSF
Joyce - Minister General CSF
Alfred BoonKong - ANZ Province
Frances - Deputy Korea Region CSF
Manasseh Birahu (Acting) - Province of the Solomon Islands
Helen Julian - European Province CSF
Jude - Province of the Americas SSF
Laurence Hauje - Papua New Guinea Province
Pamela Clare -Province of the Americas CSF
Samuel - European Province SSF


PROVINCE of the AMERICAS
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Brazil
SÃO PAULO   Convento da Divina Providência
James
novice:
Elton Philip
United States of America
BERKELEY   St Clare's House
Derek
Jonathan Guthlac (UK)
Leo-Anthony
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LOS ANGELES
Ambrose-Cristóbal
Ivanildo
Simon (Guardian)
Thomas
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MT SINAI   Little Portion Friary
Antonio Sato
Clark Berge
Dunstan
Eric Michael (Guardian)
Maximillian Kolbe
Richard Jonathan
novice:
Matthias
6
SAN FRANCISCO   San Damiano Friary
Jude
Robert Hugh
novice:
James-Paul
SAN FRANCISCO   St Francis House
Cecilia
Jean
Lynne (Burlingame)
Maggie
Pamela Clare
Ruth (Family Link)
PROVINCE of the DIVINE COMPASSION
Australia
7
BRISBANE   St Philip's Friary
Bart
Daniel
Donald Campbell (Guardian)
Nathan-James
William
DARWIN: James Andrew
8
STROUD   Hermitage of St Bernardine
Alfred BoonKong
Bruce-Paul
Christopher John
SYDNEY: Noel-Thomas
Korea
GANGCHON   St Francis Friary
Lawrence
Stephen (Guardian)
novices:
Cyril
Raphael Suh
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New Zealand
HAMILTON   Friary of the Divine Compassion
Brian
Damian Kenneth
novice: Simone
Sri Lanka
DEVASARANARAMAYA:  Lionel
EUROPEAN PROVINCE
United Kingdom
10
ALNMOUTH   St Francis Friary
Desmond Alban
Jason Robert (Guardian)
John
Wilfrid (Hull)
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BIRMINGHAM   St Francis House
Angela Helen
Gwenfryd Mary (Llanddewi Brefi)
Hilary
Jannafer
Jennifer Chan (Kuching. Malaysia)
Patricia Clare (Llanddewi Brefi)
Phyllis
Teresa
12
CANNING TOWN   St Matthias' Vicarage
Giles
Philip Bartholomew
CANTERBURY
Austin
Kevin
Reginald
13
DONCASTER   Bentley Vicarage
Benjamin (Harborne)
Malcolm
novice:
Barnabas Francis
GLASSHAMPTON   St Mary-at-the-Cross
Amos
Anselm
Nathanael
Nicholas Alan (Guardian)
Thomas Anthony (Assisi)
novices:
Christopher Martin
Joseph Emmanuel
14
HILFIELD   St Francis Friary
Andrew
Damian
Hugh
Martin John
Raphael (Chestnut House)
Raymond Christian
Samuel
Vincent 
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LEEDS
Benedict
Kentigern John
LEICESTER    St Matthew's House
Beverley
Christine James
Jenny Tee
METHERINGHAM  San Damiano
Judith Ann
Liz
Maureen
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PLAISTOW   House of the Divine Compassion
Arnold
Donald (Crofton Road)
Edmund (Crofton Road)
Julian
Peter
novice:
Vaughan (Crofton Road)
PLAISTOW   St Mary's Vicarage
Chris
Elizabeth
Martin
17
SOUTHWARK   Oratory of St Alphege
Gina
Joyce
Sue
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Angelo (Henfield)
Christian (Willesden Church End)
David Jardine (Belfast)
Helen Julian (Freeland)
Ronald (Stevenston)
Korea
GUMI: Frances
Jemma
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: James William
Nan
EXCLAUSTRATION: James Anthony
PAPUA NEW GUINEA PROVINCE
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DIPOTURU
John Gai
Peter Kevin
novice:
Clement
HARURO   St Mary-of-the-Angels Friary
Charles Iada
Lindsay Ijiba
Nathanael Gari
Selwyn Suma (Guardian)
novices:
Glen Oseu
Phanuel Airepa
Sebastine Duna
20
KATERADA   Geoffrey's Friary
Anthony Kambuwa
Reuben Arthur
Worrick Marako
novice:
Albert
KOKI   St Francis Friary
Laurence Hauje
Lester Meso
Oswald Dumbari
Rhoy Wadidika (Guardian)
Samuel Pokia
21
MARTYRS' SCHOOL   Martyrs' House
Collin Velei
Willbert
UKAKA   Philip Beawa Friary
Dominic Ombeba
Jerry Ross
Wallace Yovero (Guardian)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Lucas
PROVINCE of the SOLOMON ISLANDS
22
AUKI   St Francis Friary
Aswin Hiropuhi
Joe Waeho
John Mark Ofu (Guardian)
novice:
Robert Luja
BUSA   Colin Baura Friary
Athanasius Faifu
John Rare (Guardian)
Matthew Melake
23
HAUTAMBU   La Verna Friary
Casper Gu'urou
Clifton Henry
Elliot Faga
Lent Fugui (BPTC)
Samson Siho (Guardian)
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novices:
Frank Kaukui
James Mizeki
John Taukatea
Moffet Behulu
Nicholas Waro
Noel
Paul
Polycarp Ravinago
William Daggy
Willie Malama
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HAUTAMBU   Little Portion
Christopher Gegeu
Commins
George
Hilton Togara (Guardian)
John Kogudi
Stephen Watson Hovu  (Vanga RTC)
Thomas Hereward Peleba (Vanga RTC)
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HONIARA   Patteson House
Andrew Manu
Benjamin Tabugau
Francis Ngofia
Jonas Balugna (Guardian)
Patrick Paoni
Samson Amoni (Good Shepherd)
KIRA KIRA   San Damiano Friary
Ham Kevaja
Manasseh Birahu (Guardian)
Nathaniel Volohi
novice: Noel Pwetus
KOHIMARAMA   St Bonaventure Friary
Luke Manitara
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TEMOTU   Holy Martyrs Friary
Andrew Laukiara
Ellison Sero (Guardian)
Selwyn Tione
VURU   Michael Davis Friary
Ellison Ho'asipepe
Isom Waisi
Martin Tawea (Guardian)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Ezekiel Kelly
Hartman Dena
Ini Mumua
Judah Kea
Mathew Sikoboki
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THE SECOND ORDER
Community of St Clare
Freeland
UK
Alison Francis
Damian
Kathleen Marie
Mary Kathleen
Mary Margaret
Paula (Abbess)
Susan Elisabeth
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THE THIRD ORDER
THE MINISTERS
Ken Norian (Minister General)
Nolan Tobias (Africa)
Joanna Coney (Europe)
John Hebenton (New Zealand)
John Brockmann (Americas)
Colin Fidock (Australia)
The Officers
Brothers & Sisters
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POSTULANTS & ASPIRANTS of the three orders
COMPANIONS & ASSOCIATES
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Our Sisters and Brothers in other communities and communions

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