PRIEST AND DEACONS ORDAINED
The Litany of Saints
Two new transitional deacons and one new priest were ordained in the Diocese of the Holy Spirit at Saint Francis Parish in Nashville, TN on Saturday evening, August 21.
Rev. Dcn. Maryann Gonzales, OFS and Rev. Dcn. Steve Baggett were ordained by the laying on of hands in Apostolic Succession as transitional deacons and the Rev. Tonya Frierson, CJ, was ordained priest.
Rt. Rev. Mark Leavell of the Diocese of Virginia, the United Free Catholic Church and the Rt. Rev. Mark McPherson of the Diocese of Brazil, Province of America, assisted Archbishop Jack Stafford in the ordinations.
Please keep the newly ordained in your prayers.
Rev. Dcn. Maryann Gonzales, OFS and Rev. Dcn. Steve Baggett were ordained by the laying on of hands in Apostolic Succession as transitional deacons and the Rev. Tonya Frierson, CJ, was ordained priest.
Rt. Rev. Mark Leavell of the Diocese of Virginia, the United Free Catholic Church and the Rt. Rev. Mark McPherson of the Diocese of Brazil, Province of America, assisted Archbishop Jack Stafford in the ordinations.
Please keep the newly ordained in your prayers.
Rev. Frierson anointing of hands
Dcn. Maryann, OFS
Rev. Frierson prayer of consecration
Dcn. Steve
DIOCESE SCHEDULES ORDINATIONS
The Archbishop of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit has announced the ordination of two deacons and one priest for August 21, 2010.
Steve Baggett and Sis. Maryann Gonzales, OFS, are scheduled to be ordained to the diaconate (transitional) and Deacon Tonya Frierson, CJ, to the priesthood on August 21, 2010, at Saint Francis Parish in Nashville, Tennessee, during a stational Mass at 6:00 P.M.
Baggett and Gonzales have completed three of the four phases of seminary education and will be ordained to the transitional diaconate. Both are expected to be ordained to the priesthood after finishing the fourth seminary phase in early Advent 2010.
Deacon Frierson has completed the LST (License of Sacred Theology) program of the Diocesan seminary and is a graduate of Emmanuel Bible College in Nashville. She will continue to serve in the Society of Companions of Jesus and as pastor of Hope Ministries in Madison, Tennessee.
The ordinations are scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2010, during a stational Mass, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at Saint Francis Parish in Nashville, Tennessee. Archbishop Jack Stafford will preside. Additional bishop of the United Free Catholic Church are also scheduled to concelebrate.
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the Provincial Vocations Office at vocations@holyspiritdiocese.com
Steve Baggett and Sis. Maryann Gonzales, OFS, are scheduled to be ordained to the diaconate (transitional) and Deacon Tonya Frierson, CJ, to the priesthood on August 21, 2010, at Saint Francis Parish in Nashville, Tennessee, during a stational Mass at 6:00 P.M.
Baggett and Gonzales have completed three of the four phases of seminary education and will be ordained to the transitional diaconate. Both are expected to be ordained to the priesthood after finishing the fourth seminary phase in early Advent 2010.
Deacon Frierson has completed the LST (License of Sacred Theology) program of the Diocesan seminary and is a graduate of Emmanuel Bible College in Nashville. She will continue to serve in the Society of Companions of Jesus and as pastor of Hope Ministries in Madison, Tennessee.
The ordinations are scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2010, during a stational Mass, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at Saint Francis Parish in Nashville, Tennessee. Archbishop Jack Stafford will preside. Additional bishop of the United Free Catholic Church are also scheduled to concelebrate.
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the Provincial Vocations Office at vocations@holyspiritdiocese.com
PROVINCIAL SYNOD CONCLUDES
July 21, 2010-The Provincial Synod of the Church of the Province of the Holy Spirit concluded deliberations on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.
Resolutions of the 2010 provincial Synod included:
*Renaming the Province the Church of the Province of America. Although the Diocese of the Holy Spirit is the current Metropolitan See of the Province, the Synod decided to not identify the entire Province by the name of one single suffragan community, thus providing a more clear and broader scope of the communities of the Province.
*The election of Sis. Maryann Gonzlaes, OFS, as Provincial Secretary.
*The welcoming of Abp. Charles Worrell and Bp. Mark McPherson to full membership on the Provincial Synod.
The Synod closed at 3:00 P.M. on July 21, 2010.
The new Provincial Website can be found here...
Resolutions of the 2010 provincial Synod included:
*Renaming the Province the Church of the Province of America. Although the Diocese of the Holy Spirit is the current Metropolitan See of the Province, the Synod decided to not identify the entire Province by the name of one single suffragan community, thus providing a more clear and broader scope of the communities of the Province.
*The election of Sis. Maryann Gonzlaes, OFS, as Provincial Secretary.
*The welcoming of Abp. Charles Worrell and Bp. Mark McPherson to full membership on the Provincial Synod.
The Synod closed at 3:00 P.M. on July 21, 2010.
The new Provincial Website can be found here...
BISHOP MARK LEAVELL ELECTED PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE UNITED FREE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Bishop Mark Leavell
The Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit congratulates the Most Rev. Mark Leavell, elected Presiding Bishop of the United Free Catholic Church on July 4, 2010 in Petersburg, Virginia.
Archbishop Stafford of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit, along with Bishop Lou Johnson of Palm Springs, Florida were on hand for the seating of the 2nd Presiding Bishop of the UFCC. Bishop Adrian Glover of England was unable to attend but offered his prayers and support by correspondence. Dcn. Johnny Gonzales of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit proclaimed the Gospel and served at the altar during Mass.
Bishop Leavell assumed leadership of the General Synod during the principal Sunday Mass at All Saint Cathedral in Petersburg, Virginia.
Please keep Bishop Mark in your prayers as he leads the UFCC into a new season of growth and service.
Archbishop Stafford of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit, along with Bishop Lou Johnson of Palm Springs, Florida were on hand for the seating of the 2nd Presiding Bishop of the UFCC. Bishop Adrian Glover of England was unable to attend but offered his prayers and support by correspondence. Dcn. Johnny Gonzales of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit proclaimed the Gospel and served at the altar during Mass.
Bishop Leavell assumed leadership of the General Synod during the principal Sunday Mass at All Saint Cathedral in Petersburg, Virginia.
Please keep Bishop Mark in your prayers as he leads the UFCC into a new season of growth and service.
Abp. Stafford reads Pastoral Letter
Bp. Leavell seated as Presiding Bishop
Bp. Johnson reads Certificate of Election
Dcn. Gonzales prepares the altar for Mass
Dcn. Gonzales proclaims the Holy Gospel
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HOUSTON FREE CATHOLICS RECEIVED INTO ARCHDIOCESE
The Free Catholic Ministries of Houston, Texas were received into the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, the Memorial of Saint Philip Neri.
The ministries are served by the Rev. Mr. Tim Delbridge, pastor of Saint Paul the Apostle Mission in Houston.
Please pray for and welcome our Free Catholic Sisters and Brothers of the Lone Star State into the Archdiocese. Contact information for the Church in Texas is here...
The Free Catholic Ministries of Houston, Texas were received into the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, the Memorial of Saint Philip Neri.
The ministries are served by the Rev. Mr. Tim Delbridge, pastor of Saint Paul the Apostle Mission in Houston.
Please pray for and welcome our Free Catholic Sisters and Brothers of the Lone Star State into the Archdiocese. Contact information for the Church in Texas is here...
THE CHURCH IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA DEVELOPS FRESH MINISTRY FOCUS
The parishes and ministries of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit in Northwest Florida completed their annual diocesan convention on May 18, 2010. After much prayer, mutual discernment and discussion, the Church has decided to adopt a fresh and dynamic approach to ministry beginning this Summer.
The Rev. Jonathan Phillips, Vicar General of the Community, will lead the Church in implementating a more "community-based" approach to ministry, rather than the tradtional "parochial-based" model. The Church in Northwest Florida has been organized as the Diocese of Saint Mary for some time. The Church will now be identified as the United Free Catholic Community of Northwest Florida.
Considering the seasonal character of church attendance and activities that are normal in the area served by the Church in Northwest Florida, the community based model of ministry will be more adaptable and dynamic than the model previously employed. Church attendance in the area peaks during the winter months, due to a large number of people migrating to the area from colder climates. During the summer months, regular attendance and parochial activities decline because of the absence of many of the participants.
The community based ministry approach will provide opportunities for those attending and participating in Church activities year round, such as permanent residents, to participate and represent the Church in a wider area of ministry opportunities.
The Church has already started regular "preaching stations", once commonly known throughout the Anglican mission territories, in communities throughout the area. Participation in local homeless, relief and social justice projects are also part of the ministry focus.
Visit the Community website for more information on this exciting and fresh ministry. [Click here...]
The parishes and ministries of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit in Northwest Florida completed their annual diocesan convention on May 18, 2010. After much prayer, mutual discernment and discussion, the Church has decided to adopt a fresh and dynamic approach to ministry beginning this Summer.
The Rev. Jonathan Phillips, Vicar General of the Community, will lead the Church in implementating a more "community-based" approach to ministry, rather than the tradtional "parochial-based" model. The Church in Northwest Florida has been organized as the Diocese of Saint Mary for some time. The Church will now be identified as the United Free Catholic Community of Northwest Florida.
Considering the seasonal character of church attendance and activities that are normal in the area served by the Church in Northwest Florida, the community based model of ministry will be more adaptable and dynamic than the model previously employed. Church attendance in the area peaks during the winter months, due to a large number of people migrating to the area from colder climates. During the summer months, regular attendance and parochial activities decline because of the absence of many of the participants.
The community based ministry approach will provide opportunities for those attending and participating in Church activities year round, such as permanent residents, to participate and represent the Church in a wider area of ministry opportunities.
The Church has already started regular "preaching stations", once commonly known throughout the Anglican mission territories, in communities throughout the area. Participation in local homeless, relief and social justice projects are also part of the ministry focus.
Visit the Community website for more information on this exciting and fresh ministry. [Click here...]
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT RETREATS BEGIN THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE
The Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit will begin Spiritual Growth & Development Retreats throught the Archdiocese, beginning June 2010.
The program will focus on small groups in varied, non-parochial communties throughout the Archdiocese. The program will use the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life as the method of introducing participants to spiritual growth and development.
Groups are now forming in several locations. Please call the Archdiocese at (615) 414-3234or email spiritual@holyspiritdiocese.com for more information, to find a formation group in your area or to request the program be brought to a location near you.
The program will focus on small groups in varied, non-parochial communties throughout the Archdiocese. The program will use the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life as the method of introducing participants to spiritual growth and development.
Groups are now forming in several locations. Please call the Archdiocese at (615) 414-3234or email spiritual@holyspiritdiocese.com for more information, to find a formation group in your area or to request the program be brought to a location near you.
NASHVILLE AREA FLOODING
Interstate 24 in Nashville
The Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit will begin Spiritual Growth & Development Retreats throught the Archdiocese, beginning June 2010.
The program will focus on small groups in varied, non-parochial communties throughout the Archdiocese. The program will use the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life as the method of introducing participants to spiritual growth and development.
Groups are now forming in several locations. Please call the Archdiocese at (615) 414-3234 or email spiritual@holyspiritdiocese.com for more information, to find a formation group in your area or to request the program be brought to a location near you.
The program will focus on small groups in varied, non-parochial communties throughout the Archdiocese. The program will use the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life as the method of introducing participants to spiritual growth and development.
Groups are now forming in several locations. Please call the Archdiocese at (615) 414-3234 or email spiritual@holyspiritdiocese.com for more information, to find a formation group in your area or to request the program be brought to a location near you.
GRACE COMMUNITY RECEIVES PARISH CHARTER
Grace Free Catholic Mission of Crossville, Tennessee received a Parish charter on Easter Sunday, 2010.
Archbishop Jack Stafford, Ordinary of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit, presented the charter and received the community into parish status within the Archdiocese during the afternoon Easter Sunday Mass.
The Rev. William (Fr. Bill) Baker is currently serving as pastor for Grace Parish.
Please welcome Grace Free Catholic Church into the Archdiocese.
Archbishop Jack Stafford, Ordinary of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit, presented the charter and received the community into parish status within the Archdiocese during the afternoon Easter Sunday Mass.
The Rev. William (Fr. Bill) Baker is currently serving as pastor for Grace Parish.
Please welcome Grace Free Catholic Church into the Archdiocese.
ST. MARTIN FREE CATHOLIC CHURCH RECEIVED INTO ARCHDIOCESE
St. Martin de Porres
Saint Martin de Porres Free Catholic Church of Montgomery, Alabama was officially recieved into the fellowship of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit on February 19, 2010.
St. Martin Parish is served by Father James Larkin, CJ. The parish currently meets at 8416 High Street in Montgomery, Alabama. Sunday Mass is at 3:00 P.M. and Religious Education begins at 4:30 P.M.
Father Larkin may be reached at stmartin@holyspiritdiocese.com
St. Martin Parish is served by Father James Larkin, CJ. The parish currently meets at 8416 High Street in Montgomery, Alabama. Sunday Mass is at 3:00 P.M. and Religious Education begins at 4:30 P.M.
Father Larkin may be reached at stmartin@holyspiritdiocese.com
DIOCESE OF SAINT MARY SERVED BY FRANCISCANS
Diocese of St. Mary
Following the retirement of the ordinary, the Free Catholic Diocese of Saint Mary is now served by the Order of Franciscan Servants.
Saint Bonaventure Franciscan Community of Panama City, Florida provides pasotral care to the parishes and ministries of the Diocese. Visit the Diocesan webpage for more information here.......
Saint Bonaventure Franciscan Community of Panama City, Florida provides pasotral care to the parishes and ministries of the Diocese. Visit the Diocesan webpage for more information here.......
EMERGENCY CALL FOR PRAYER FOR HAITI
The Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit asks everyone to join in prayer for the people on the island of Haiti.
HOW TO HELP NOW
To join in the relief and assistance efforts, please visit the resources below:
HOW TO HELP NOW
To join in the relief and assistance efforts, please visit the resources below:
Please take a moment and see what the Charter for Compassion is all about.
SEMINARIANS CONTINUE STUDIES
The Litany for Ordinations
Seminarians of the archdiocese' Pastoral Formation Program continue studies towards ordination to the priesthood.
Steve Baggett and Sis. Maryann Gonzales, OFS, seminarians of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit, completed the second Introduction to Theology module of the Pastoral Formation Program on Saturday, January 16. The program is administered by local faith communities with curriculum provided by Sacred Heart Seminary in the Diocese of Saint Mary in Panama City, Florida. Both seminarians are expected to complete formal educational training for the priesthood in early 2011.
Please keep these and all seminarians in your prayers.
Steve Baggett and Sis. Maryann Gonzales, OFS, seminarians of the Archdiocese of the Holy Spirit, completed the second Introduction to Theology module of the Pastoral Formation Program on Saturday, January 16. The program is administered by local faith communities with curriculum provided by Sacred Heart Seminary in the Diocese of Saint Mary in Panama City, Florida. Both seminarians are expected to complete formal educational training for the priesthood in early 2011.
Please keep these and all seminarians in your prayers.