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01 Documents of the Order in Documents of the Order in electronic format 02 A new Blessed for the Order electronic format 03 Lucien Botovasoa, Franciscan Tertiary: Blessed 04 Elections and appointments 06 Br. Carlos Cartagena, rest in peace July 3: Capuchin Family Day 07 Forty years of the OFS Rule 08 A taste of Indonesia All the documents have been set up and formatted for electron- 10 2017 ongoing formation course or about five months, several ic use; they contain electronic in Spanish and Portuguese Fpeople have been working full indexes that make it possible to time to realize a demanding proj- navigate within each document ect for the General Curia website, according to the device used. www.ofmcap.org. So now the documents of the Or- The idea of the General Minis- der can be read and studied as an ter and Council was to set up and e-book, on a tablet or smartphone. make available to the brothers the We hope that this project is useful latest documents of the Order in for the friars, offering the possi- an easily accessible digital for- bility for reading, reflection, and Documents mat. study of the documents, to the Plenary The project has been realized and end of a deepened awareness of Councils presents all the Plenary Councils our Capuchin life by means of of the Order and the letters of the what has been published in recent Letters of the General Ministers since 1994. years by the Plenary Councils and These documents are now avail- written by the General Ministers. General Minister able on the website in seven lan- The documents are found on the fr. Mauro Jöhri guages, in the most widely used website www.ofmcap.org in the electronic formats of Word, PDF, ‘documents’ section. 2012-2018 EPUB, and MOBI. Happy reading and study! 2006-2012 fr. John Corriveau 2000-2006 1994-2000 INFORMATION BULLETIN INFORMATION BULLETIN JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017 A new Blessed for the Order Francesco Solanus Casey

n April 25, 2017, the ordinary mates. Because he was no longer and so was soon given the office Omeeting of the Cardinals a very young seminarian by the of sacristan, director of altar serv- and Bishops of the Congregation standards of the time and also ers, and then porter. After being for the Causes of recog- because of his inadequate prepa- in various houses of the Province, nized the extraordinary healing ration, he encountered great dif- his last assignment was as por- attributed to the intercession of ficulty in the studies, and after ter at the friary of St. Bonaven- Venerable Francis Solanus Casey five years in the seminary he was ture in Detroit, where for a good 2 (1870-1957), Capuchin of counseled to abandon the idea twenty years he attracted a con- the Province of Calvary (USA). of priesthood and to perhaps be- stant flow of people who came to On May 4, 2017, Francis come a religious. him, drawn by the reputation of authorized the signed decree that With humility and trust, Bernard his virtue and the extraordinary opens the doors to the beatifica- accepted the idea and was in- graces attributed to his prayer. N° 304 tion that we hope to celebrate to- vested in the Capuchin habit on He would pass up to ten hours a wards the end of 2017 in Detroit. January 14, 1897 in the friary of day by the door, without grant- Bernard Francis Casey, the sixth St. in Detroit and ing himself a break or a vacation, of sixteen children, was born in took the religious name Francis exercising his apostolate of the Prescott, Wisconsin (USA) on Solanus. At the end of good word, charity, patience, and November 25, 1870 to Bernard he professed on July 21, 1898 and obedience. James Casey and Ellen Elisabeth returned to theological study in On July 28, 1954 Father Solanus Murphy, immigrants from Ire- the Seraphic Seminary in Mil- celebrated his fiftieth jubilee of land. waukee. The languages used in priesthood. His health, however, Bernard had a strong and feisty teaching, German and Latin, began to decline. After several spirit, but was also gifted with made it difficult for him to learn. recoveries in the hospital, on July an altruistic spirit and a good Nevertheless, despite the diffi- 31, 1957, he died at St. Bonaven- sense of humor. He loved sports, culty the superiors decided to ture friary in Detroit. becoming particularly good at ordain him priest at the word of On May 15, 2017, Cardinal Ange- baseball. Before entering reli- the rector: “We will ordain Br. lo Amato, of the Congre- gious life he worked as a farm- Francis Solanus and as a priest he gation for the Causes of Saints, hand, lumberjack, kiln operator, will be for the people a kind of accepted the proposal of the prison guard, and streetcar oper- Curé of Ars.” On July 24, 1904 Archbishop of Detroit, Most Rev. ator. In 1892, at the age of twen- he received priestly ordination as Allen Henry Vigneron and the ty-two, he entered the diocesan a simplex priest, with the heavy Capuchin friars of the Province seminary of in restriction of not hearing confes- of Calvary to celebrate the rite of Milwaukee. Not being able to sions or preaching publicly. of Venerable Sola- pay the full room and board, he He was always given assignments nus Casey on November 18, 2017 worked as a barber for his class- ordinarily reserved for lay friars, in Detroit. INFORMATION BULLETIN INFORMATION BULLETIN JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017 Franciscan Ter tiar y: Blessed Lucien Botovasoa

n May 2, 2017, the ordinary the first of their eight children, the two factions. On March 30, Osession of the Cardinals and of which only five survived. The 1947, Palm Sunday, the Bishops of the Congregation for Servant of was an excellent church was burned and so began the Causes of Saints recognized educator, working not only as the king’s hunt for the ‘Christian the martyrdom of Lucien Botova- the village teacher but also in the teacher,’ Lucien Botovasoa, who soa (1908-1947), layman, father, parish, with generous availability was respected by both the Catho- and schoolteacher, who, with to the needy. In addition to Mal- lics and others in Vohipeno. Luc- evangelical serenity, after having agasy, he knew French, Latin, ien was commanded to appear, or reassured his wife and children German, and Chinese. He was an his family would be massacred. and while praying for his perse- exceptional musician and appre- The , realizing 3 cutors, fulfilled his conformity to ciated as a singer, becoming also what was happening, entrust- Christ even to the shedding of his the director of the parish choir. ed his wife and children to his blood. He was also an athlete, and is brother and returned to Vohipe- On May 4, 2017, described as always smiling and no. Around nine o’clock in the

signed the decree that acknowl- joyful. evening of April 17, 1947, his N° 304 edges his martyrdom, open- In 1940 the Servant of God stum- brother André and two cous- ing the path to his beatification, bled upon the Rule of the Fran- ins, under threat of death, were which could be celebrated this ciscan Third Order and it became charged with arresting Lucien. November 2017 in Madagascar. for him a text for study and med- Brought to the house of the king Lucien Botovasoa was born in itation. He decided to take up Tsimihoño, he was condemned to 1908 in Vohipeno, a rural town in himself this following of Christ, death without any trial. Arriving the southeast of Madagascar, the with investiture in the habit of at the place of execution he knelt province of Fianarantsoa. the Franciscan Third Order on and was beheaded while he was In 1918 he began studies in the December 18, 1944. He thus be- praying for his murderers. His state school and then proceeded gan to live a poor life of Francis- body was thrown in the river. to the Jesuit College of St. can spirituality, characterized by in Ambozontany. In 1928 he con- a deep piety and by the burning cluded the studies and was award- desire to bring the gospel every- ed the teaching diploma and in where. the same year became a parish After the Second World War, in teacher in Vohipeno, making his the years 1946-1947, there grew own the motto of the Society of in Madagascar the desire for in- Jesus: Ad maiorem Dei gloriam. dependence from France. In 1946, On October 10, 1930 he married as supporter of independence, Suzanna Soazana in the par- Tsimihoño, from the Clan of ish church of Vohipeno and on Ambohimanarivo, became king the following September 12 was (Mpanjaka). At Vohipeno there born Vincent de Paul Hermann, were also violent clashes between INFORMATION BULLETIN INFORMATION BULLETIN JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017 Elections and appointments

Provincia dell’Emilia Romagna, Italia – elezioni MP: fr. Lorenzo Motti VP: fr. Francesco Maria Pavani 2C: fr. Fabrizio Zaccarini 3C: fr. Giacomo Franchini 4C: fr. Paolo Mai Data: 27.04.2017 Luogo: Casa di spiritualità “Villa Santa Maria”, Tossignano (Bologna), Italia Presidente: fr. Mauro Jöhri, Ministro Generale

Custodia di Svezia – elezioni: CU: fr. Ryszard Zielinski (confermato) 1C: fr. Marek Gil 2C: Jan Nowosielski Data: 02.05.2017 Luogo: Djursholm (Stoccolma), Svezia Presidente: fr. Andrzej Kiejza, Provinciale di Varsavia, Polonia

Provincia di Kristjyoti, Nord India - elezioni 4 MP: fr. Benoy Joseph VP: fr. Dominic Thirunilath 2C: fr. Prasannan Paul 3C: fr. John Paul 4C: fr. S. Arockia Alex N° 304 Data: 03.05.2017 Luogo: Jyotiniketan Minor Seminary Dasna Masuri, UP, India Presidente: fr. Fernandes, Consigliere Generale

Provincia di Foggia, Italia - elezioni MP: fr. Maurizio Placentino VP: fr. Francesco Dileo 2C: fr. Matteo Lecce 3C: fr. Giuseppe D’Onofrio 4C: fr. Antonio Salvatore Data: 03.05.2017 Luogo: San Giovanni Rotondo, Domus Francescana”L’Approdo”, Italia Presidente: fr. Mauro Jöhri, Ministro Generale

Provincia di Aluva, Kerala India - elezioni MP: fr. Paully Madassery VP: fr. Joy Menachery 2C: fr. Davis Vithayathil 3C: fr. Jaison Vadackan 4C: fr. Lijoy Chiriyankandath Data: 09.05.2017 Luogo: St. Thomas Provincialate, Aluva, Kerala, India Presidente: Mauro Jöhri, Ministro Generale INFORMATION BULLETIN INFORMATION BULLETIN JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017 Elections and appointments

Provincia di Slovenia - elezioni: MP: fr. Vlado Kolenko (confermato) VP: fr. Milan Kvas 2C: fr. Primož Kovač 3C: fr. Matej Nastran 4C: fr. Jože Smukavec Eletti: 11.05.2017 Data: Kančevci – Slovenia Presidente: Mark Schenk, Consigliere Generale

Provincia del Piemonte, Italia – elezioni: MP: fr. Michele Mottura (confermato) VP: fr. Claudio Passavanti 2C. fr. Francesco Daniele 3C. fr. Luca Margaria 4C. fr. Fausto Panepinto Data: 11.05.2017 Luogo: Armeno (Novara), Italia Presidente: fr. Raffaele Della Torre , Consigliere Generale

Provincia di Maharashtra – elezioni: MP: fr. Philip Gonsalves 5 VP: f r. Sebastian Kinny 2C: fr. Wilson D’Souza 3C: fr. Victor Bandya 4C: fr. Leo D’Monte Data: 17.05.2017 N° 304 Luogo: Capuchin Provincialate Fatima Campus, Kirol, Mumbai, India Presidente: Mauro Jöhri, Ministro Generale

Provincia della Puglia - elezioni: MP: fr. Alfredo Marchello (confermato) VP: fr. Raffaele Massari 2C: fr. Ruggiero Doronzo 3C: fr. Flaviano Ricciardi 4C: fr. Umberto Polimeno Data: 17.05.2017 Luogo: Centro di spiritualità “Oasi Beati Martiri Idruntini”, Santa Cesarea Terme (Lecce), Italia Presidente: fr. Raffaele Della Torre, Consigliere Generale

Provincia di New York-New England - elezioni: MP: fr. Michael Greco VP: fr. Robert Abbatiello 2C: fr. Lake Herman 3C: fr. James Peterson 4C: fr. Salvatore Cordaro Data: 18.05.2017 Luogo: Holy Family Retreat Center, West Hartford, Con- necticut Presidente: Mark Schenk, Consigliere Generale INFORMATION BULLETIN INFORMATION BULLETIN JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017 Br. Carlos Cartagena, rest in peace r. Carlos Cartagena died on In 1979 he was called to BApril 26, 2017 in the friary of as Latinist for the General Cu- St. in Santiago ria and then served in this same de Chile. He had entered the Or- invaluable capacity at the Holy der on March 4, 1945, professed See, from 1994 to 2012. His com- temporary vows on February petence and dedication to Latin 11, 1952 and perpetual vows the was greatly appreciated, and he following year. He was ordained enjoyed the trust and esteem of priest on September 21, 1957. many. In 1998 he became also Br. Carlos studied at the Uni- the secretary of the LATINITAS versity of Salamanca, where he Foundation, instituted by Pope earned a doctorate in philoso- Blessed Paul VI in 1976. phy and classical letters as well With the whole Province of Chile as a licentiate in sacred music. we thank the Lord for the gift of He then taught in the seminary Br. Carlos and his shining wit- and high school in Paine, Chile. ness of Franciscan religious life.

6 July 3

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uly 3 is a special day in the family of sisters and brothers of spiritual family and to remember JCapuchin calendar, for it is the congregations aggregated to our our founders; date of the papal bull Religionis Order, sharing our spirituality, - Break bread together fraternal- zelus (1528) by which the Capu- many of them founded and ac- ly and in dialogue, highlighting chin reform was recognized offi- companied by Capuchin friars. our identity as brothers and sis- cially 489 years ago. Laity too are part of our family, ters and sharing our current sit- Each year on this day we are able especially the fraternities of the uations; to remember that we are a Ca- assist- - Plan some simple steps to puchin family and we celebrate ed by Capuchin friars and also strengthen our bonds, such as the spiritual bonds that unite us many movements, institutions, collaborations and mutual aware- with about a hundred institutes and NGOs that take inspiration ness of our activity. of that are part from our tradition in the realiza- Each friary, fraternity, and place of the Capuchin story. tion of their varied service. is asked to take up this simple There are many members of our initiative and to keep alive the Capuchin family: the contempla- Therefore on July 3 we invite ev- gift the being a family, adapted tive Capuchin Poor Clares, the eryone to gather as one family in to different realities. Another, Poor Clare Sacramentines, the order to: more convenient date may by Poor Clares of Perpetual Ado- - Thank God in common prayer chosen, but with the same pur- ration, the Capuchin of the or in the celebration of the Eu- pose of communion and mutual III Order, as well as the spiritual charist for the gifts received as a rapport. INFORMATION BULLETIN INFORMATION BULLETIN JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017 Forty years of the OFS Rule his year is the fortieth an- God, seekers of Christ: Secular Tniversary of the publication Franciscans and their relation- of the Rule of the OFS (Secular ship with God.” seduced; you were too strong for Franciscan Order) by Pope Bless- “The highest human dignity is me, and you prevailed.” (Jer 20:7) ed Paul VI with the apostolic let- the vocation of the human be- In his Testament, St. Francis of ter Seraphicus Patriarcha on June ing to union with God and from Assisi too reveals how his con- 24, 1978. For the occasion this birth the human person is invited version began with the initiative year, the four General Assistants to enter into dialogue with Him. of God. In this way Br. Armando to the OFS are dedicating their The human being exists pure- demonstrates how the OFS Rule Koinonia bulletin to the anni- ly and simply for the love of the also follows this logic, in which versary with the general theme, God who has created him and the Secular Franciscans, seduced “Living the Secular Franciscan preserves him in being.” (GS 19) by the love of God, find in it the charism in the world of today: It is God who, in his love, seeks way to respond in the Spirit of forty years after Seraphicus Pa- the human being first. It is a seek- Christ in order to becomes cou- triarcha.” In the first issue, al- ing that the prophet rageous witnesses of the Risen ready published this past April, experiences as an irresistible se- Christ. Br. Amando Trujillo Cano, TOR duction of the heart: You seduced Read the articles published four writes on the topic, “Seduced by me, LORD, and I let myself be times a year here: www.ciofs.org

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ouTube has joined Facebook, er Franciscan world and from the Twitter, and Instagram as a Capuchin Poor Clare nuns, and Ymajor means of communication. moments in the life of the friars Since 2009 the Communications in different parts of the world. It is Office of the Capuchin General possible to subscribe to the chan- Curia has published videos on its nel in order to receive regular up- YouTube channel. In the past year dates of new videos when they are (2016), this activity has intensified published. Just go to the address and fifty-three videos have been www.youtube.com/ofmcaptv posted, a new video about once a and click on Subscribe. week. These videos present the many international meetings of the We invite you to visit our channel. friars, the messages of the General Minister, conferences in the larg- See you there! INFORMATION BULLETIN INFORMATION BULLETIN JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017

A taste of Indonesia t the meeting of the PACC friars in Medan, two Catholic ra- 8 A(Pacific Asia Capuchin Con- dio stations (Medan and Naga- ference) this past February 2017 in huta), the formation houses for Indonesia – where interviews were philosophy and theology… also recorded with the friars of Ja- A look at the context and the cul- pan, East Timor, the Philippines, ture of this country – recreation N° 304 Korea, and Papua New Guinea, as animated by the friars, typical well as other places – we had the Indonesian churches, the famous opportunity to know better the life lake Toba in Indonesia, the Mari- of the Capuchin friars in this part an shrine in Medan, as well as the of the world. daily life of the people, such as a The video and photo galleries day at the market or the research shown here present in part the ac- of a doctor in a hospital. tivity of the friars of the Province These materials can bring us clos- of Medan and how the Capuchins er to the daily life of our Capuchin live on the island of Sumatra in In- brothers in this part of the world. donesia. Let us wish them the best! Two houses, the postulancy com- Enjoy your virtual visit to Indone- munity, the clinic founded by the sia! INFORMATION BULLETIN INFORMATION BULLETIN JUNE 2017 JUNE 2017 Video Indonesia, February 2017

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he General Secretariat of For- two Capuchin Sisters of Mother Tmation of the Capuchin Or- Rubatto will participate. This is der promotes an annual formation a good opportunity to learn from course that provides an accompa- one another and journey together nied pilgrimage to the holy places as a family. in Rome and Assisi, together with 10 formation in Franciscan spiritual- The course will include the fol- ity through an ongoing formation lowing themes: lens. This year, for the first time, • The historical coordinates of the course will see the participa- Francis and Clare tion of both Capuchin brothers • Franciscanism and art

N° 304 and sisters, this time of the Span- • Writings of Francis ish and Portuguese languages • and the Poor Sis- from the USA, Guatemala, Brazil, ters Mozambique, Ecuador, and Ar- • Franciscan thought gentina. In addition to the friars, • The Capuchin reform three Capuchin Poor Clares and • Elements of affective maturity

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published by the General Curia of the Friars Minor Capuchin director Luciano Pastorello OFMCap Curia Generale OFMCap Via Piemonte, 70; 00187 Roma, Italia with the assistance of all the Secretaries of the General Curia layout and graphics Paweł Teperski OFMCap editions Italian French English Polish Spanish German Portuguese Tel. +39.06.42011710 Fax +39.06.4828267 [email protected]