Newly Elected Council for 2022 – 2025
Minister: Melissa Reed-Konigsdorffer, OFS, Vice Minister: Charlie Heyden, OFS,
Secretary: France Staudenmann, OFS, Treasurer: Bill Siefken, OFS,
Formation Director: Jeanne Kerins, OFS, Councilor at Large: Bob Longo, OFS,
Councilor at Large: Ray Glennon, OFS
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Rite of Admission on December 17, 2023
Congratulations to our Candidates, Welcome to the Secular Franciscan Family
L-R Frank E. Braxton, OFS, David F. Garcia, OFS, Kelly Neale, OFS, and John R. Johnson, III OFS
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2022 St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity Annual Picnic
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Newly Professed Will Potter
July 17, 2022
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Newly Professed
July 11, 2021
(L-R) Ray Glennon, OFS, Dawn Glennon, OFS, and Deanna Williston, OFS
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February 16, 2020, Newly Professed
(L – R) Michael Hotovy, OFS, Louise Hotovy, OFS, Alice Umugiraneza, OFS,
Melissa Reed-Konigsdorffer, OFS, Joanne Patton, OFS, Mimi Cox-Owen’s, OFS,
William Siefken, OFS,Thom Partenope, OFS, Mike King, OFS
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ST. JOSEPH CUPERTINO FRATERNITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
May 2019 – 2022
(L – R) Minister: Geri Flynn, OFS, Vice Minister: James Kim, OFS,
Secretary: Denise Donaldson, OFS, Treasurer: Gerry Pinkas, OFS,
Formation Director: Sherry Lewis, OFS, Councilors: Lita Maisel, OFS
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October 2018 Profession – Our Newly Professed
(L – R) James Kim, OFS, Mick Michieli-Beasley, OFS,
Karan Bevers, OFS, Theresa Lam, OFS, Denise Donaldson, OFS
(L) Sponsor Jerry Yu, OFS
(R) James Kim, OFS
(L) Sponsor Lita Maisel, OFS
(R) Newly Professed Mick Michieli-Beasley, OFS
(L) Geri Flynn, OFS
(R) Newly Professed Karan Bevers, OFS
(L) Sponsor Mary Karth, OFS
(R) Newly Professed Theresa Lam, OFS
(L) Sponsor France Staudenmann, OFS
(R) Newly Professed Denise Donaldson, OFS
(L) Sponsor Chris Donaldson, OFS
(R) Newly Professed Richard Lam, OFS
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Remembering our Deceased Franciscan Sisters and Brothers
November 19, 2017
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Meet our Newest Candidates
October 15, 2017
(L -R) Alice Umugiraneza, OFS, Bill Siefken, OFS, Melissa Reed-Konigsdorffer, OFS
Joanne Patton, OFS, Mimi Cox-Owen’s, OFS, Louise Hotovy, OFS, Michael Hotovy, OFS
Mike King, OFS
(L-R) Alice Umugirane, OFS, Bill Siefken, OFS, Melissa Reed-Konigsdorffer, OFS
Joanne Patton, OFS, Mimi Cox Owens, OFS, Louise Hotovy, OFS, Mike Hotovy, OFS
Mike King, OFS
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Newly Professed Sisters and Brothers
October 23, 2016
(Front Row L – R) Carl Fischer, OFS, Mark McPherson, OFS, John Handiboe, OFS,
Charlie (Charlene) Heyden, OFS, Mary Chandler, OFS, Jeanne Kerins, OFS,
Juliana Kim, OFS, Boniface Kim, OFS
(L) Newly Professed Carl Fischer, OFS
(R) Sponsor Kevin Corcoran, OFS
(L) Newly Professed Mark McPherson, OFS
(R) Sponsor Lita Maisel, OFS
(L) Newly Professed Charlene Heyden, OFS
(R) Sponsor Sherry Lewis, OFS
(L) Newly Professed John Handiboe, OFS
(R) Sponsor Mary Karth, OFS
(L) Newly Professed Mary Chandler, OFS
(R) Sponsor Amy Kulesa, OFS
(L) Newly Professed Jeanne Kerins, OFS
(R) Sponsor Cindy Mohler, OFS
(L) Newly Professed Juliana Kim, OFS
(R) Rosemary Whelan, OFS
(L) Newly Professed, Boniface Kim, OFS
(R) Rosemary Whelan, OFS
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St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity Annual Picnic
September 18, 2016
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 fraternities attend this year’s annual picnic.
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May 2016 Regional Retreat at Priest Field Center
(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
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ST. JOSEPH CUPERTINO FRATERNITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
2016 – 2019
(L – R) Councilor Lita Maisel, OFS, Formation Director Geri Flynn, OFS
Vice Minister Ed Burgee, OFS, Secretary France Staudenmann, OFS
Minister: Bob Longo, OFS, Spiritual Assistant Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM. Conv.
Treasurer Michael Radcliffe, OFS
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Fraternity Activities
March For Life
January 22, 2014
Our brother, Michael Radcliffe, OFS took the pictures below at the
“March for Life” in Washington, DC
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Secular Franciscans performing the Franciscan Traditional
“Extraction of Saints” Ceremony
January 19, 2014
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Franciscans Visit the National Art Gallery in Washington, D.C
January 18, 2014
(L – R) Michael Radcliffe, OFS,
Bob Longo, OFS,
Patrick Caughy, OFS,
Jean-Louis Staudenmann
(L -R) Bob Longo, OFS
Michael Radcliffe, OFS
Patrick Caughy, OFS
Jean-Louis Staudenmann
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Secular Franciscans Visit the Walters Art Gallery
October 28, 2011
The Missal used by St. Francis
(Front Row L – R) Lita Maisel, OFS,
Lynne Float OFS, Jean Singleton OFS,
(Back Row L- R) Bob Longo OFS,
Kevin Corcoran OFS, Sheila Solomon OFS,
Patrick Caughy OFS, Visitors
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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 (formally called St. Joseph Cupertino Friary)
Ministers and Vice Ministers of St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity
2022 -2025
Minister: Melissa Reed- Reed-Konigsdorffer, OFS,
Vice Minister: Charlene (Charlie) Heyden, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM. Conv.
2020 – 2022
Acting Minister: James Kim, OFS
Acting Vice Minister: Denise Donaldson, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM. Conv.
2019 – 2022
Minister: Geri Flynn, OFS
Vice Minister: James Kim, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM. Conv.
2016 – 2019
Minister: Robert Longo, OFS
At the region’s April 21, 2018, elections of a Regional Minister and new regional council, Robert Longo, OFS was elected Regional Minister for the St. Margaret of Cortona Region and had to step down as fraternity minister.
Acting Minister: Ed Burgee, OFS
Upon the recent April 21, 2018, regional elections, Robert Longo, OFS, became Regional Minister.
Ed Burgee, OFS, became the Acting Minister for St. Joseph Cupertino Fraternity.
Vice Minister: Geri Flynn, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM. Conv.
2013 – 2016
Minister: Robert Longo, OFS
Vice Minister: Sherry Lewis, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Br. Lawrence LaFlame, OFM. Conv.
2010 – 2013
Minister: Sheila Solomon, OFS
Vice Minister: Kevin Corcoran, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Vacant
2007- 2010
Minister: Sheila Solomon, OFS
Vice Minister: Lita Maisel, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Fr. Greg More, OFM Conv.
2004 – 2007
Minister: Sherry Lewis, SFO
Vice Minister: Lita Maisel, SFO
Spiritual Assistant: Fr. Greg More, OFM Conv.
2001 – 2004
Minister: Robert Longo, OFS
Vice Minister: Sherry Lewis, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Br. Daniel Gary, OFM Conv.
1998 – 2000
Minister: Robert Lewis, SFO
Vice Minister: Robert Longo, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Br. Daniel Gary OFM Conv.
1992 – 1998
Minister: Carolyn Protin, OFS
Vice Minister: Steven Potorti, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Fr. Bart Karwacki, OFM Conv.
1986 -1992
Minister: Jean Singleton, OFS
Vice Minister: Stella Cykoski, SFO
Spiritual Assistant: Fr. Bart Karwacki, OFM Conv.
1980 – 1986
Minister: Jim Manning, OFS
Vice Minister: Jean Manning, OFS
Spiritual Assistant: Fr. Bart Karwacki, OFM Conv.
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Professed Members
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St. Joseph Cupertino Website Administrator: Bob Longo, OFS blongosfo@gmail.com
