SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER (OFS) ORDO FRANCISCANUS SÆCULARIS
Vatican City, 02 May 2022 (VIS) – In his prayer intentions for May 2022, Pope Francis, prays for faith-filled young people – We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of
discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service.
OFS: For the fraternity of Canada.
Our fraternity gathering will be on May 22nd at the Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City, MD. Visitors are most welcome to come to learn about the Secular Franciscan Order. We will gather in the Glass Room at 1:30 PM for our social. At 2 PM a short business meeting, followed by ongoing formation.
Elections for a new fraternity council will take place at the Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City, MD. We will gather in the Glass Room at 1:30 PM for the elections, the room location is subject to change. Visitors are most welcome to join us, to learn about our way of life in the Secular Franciscan Order.
St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity was Canonically Approved: January 1980
Founding Location: St. Mark’s Church (Catonsville Maryland)
Moved to Current Location: (1992) at the Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City, Maryland (formerly known as St. Joseph of Cupertino Friary). The friar’s residence is still known as St. Joseph of Cupertino.
Minister – Jim Manning, OFS
Vice Minister – Jean Manning, OFS (Deceased)
Minister – Jean Singleton, OFS
Vice Minister – Stella Cykoski, SFO (Deceased)
Minister – Carolyn Protin, OFS
2006 -2009 Regional Minister of St. Margaret of Cortona Region
Vice Minister – Steven Potorti, OFS
Minister – Robert Lewis, SFO (Deceased)
Vice Minister – Robert Longo,OFS
Minister – Robert Longo, OFS
Vice Minister – Sherry Lewis, OFS
Minister – Sherry Lewis, SFO
Vice Minister – Lita Maisel, SFO
Minister – Sheila Solomen, OFS
Vice Minister – Lita Maisel, OFS
Minister – Sheila Solomen, OFS
Vice Minister -Kevin Corcoran, OFS
Minister – Robert Longo, OFS
Vice Minister -Sherry Lewis, OFS
Minister – Robert Longo, OFS
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April 21, 2018, elected Regional Minister of St. Margaret of Cortona Region
April 21, 2018
Acting Minister – Ed Burgee, OFS
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Vice Minister – Geri Flynn, OFS
Left to right – Lita Maisel, OFS, Lynne Float, OFS, Jean Singleton, OFS, Bob Longo, OFS, Kevin Corcoran, OFS, Sheila Solomon, OFS, Patrick Caughy, OFS and Visitors
Left to Right – Michael Radcliffe, OFS, Bob Longo, OFS, Patrick Caughy, OFS,
Jean-Louis Staudenmann
Left to Right – Bob Longo, OFS, Michael Radcliffe, OFS, Patrick Caughy, OFS,
Jean-Louis Staudenmann
January 22, 2014
Our brother, Michael Radcliffe, OFS took the pictures below at the
“March for Life” in Washington, DC 
September 18, 2016 St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity Annual Picnic
Our annual fraternity picnic was held on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
Although there was a threat of rain, our fraternity took place inside the friary rectory, all had a wonderful time. We were especially delighted to have several local fraternity’s attend this years annual picnic.
(L – R front row) Carl Fischer, OFS, Mark McPherson, OFS, John Handiboe, OFS,
Charlie (Charlene) Heyden, OFS, Mary Chandler, OFS, Jeanne Kerins, OFS, Juliana Kim, and Boniface Kim, OFS
Carl Fischer, OFS
Mark McPherson, OFS
John Handiboe, OFS
Charlene Heyden, OFS
Mary Chandler, OFS
Jeanne Kerins, OFS
Juliana Kim, OFS
Boniface Kim, OFS
L – R Councilor: Lita Maisel, OFS, Vice Minister/Formation Director: Geri Flynn, OFS, Acting Minister: Ed Burgee, OFS, Secretary: France Staudenmann, OFS
Regional Minister: Bob Longo, OFS, Spiritual Assistant: Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM. Conv. Treasurer: Michael Radcliffe, OFS
L-R Bob Longo, OFS, Lita Maisel, OFS, Fr. Michael Heine, OFM Conv., Lynne Float, OFS, Sherry Lewis, OFS, Rosemary Whelan, OFS, James Kim, OFS
October 2018
Profession Ceremony
Sponsor – Chris Donaldson, OFS Sponsor – France Staudenmann, OFS
Newly Professed – Richard Lam, OFS Newly Professed – Denise Donaldson, OFS
Sponsor – Mary Karth, OFS Sponsor – Geri Flynn, OFS
Newly Professed – Theresa Lam, OFS Newly Professed – Karan Bevers, OFS
Sponsor – Lita Maisel, OFS Newly Professed
Newly Professed – Mick Michieli-Beasley, OFS
