As a Brotherhood of Saint Francis of Assisi, we participate in the life of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and are thus empowered to joyfully live and preach the Gospel Life. Our mission is to proclaim by active and contemplative witness the truth that “God is with us”.
We seek to share the faith heritage of the Byzantine peoples with our Order and the whole Church.
We strive to live the Gospel Life in prayer, fraternity, and simplicity.
We strive to build up the People of God by sharing ourselves, our way of life and by risking everything for the growth of the Kingdom of God.
We strive to respect the image of God in each person we encounter; by seeking to peacefully reconcile the broken and suffering with Christ.
Although our ministry is primarily to Byzantine Catholics and the other members of the Franciscan Family, our hearts are especially open to all our brothers and sisters of the Catholic faith and we exclude no one in sharing the Good News.
Friar Jerome Wolbert, O.F.M.Pastoral Minister
"Zeal for your house consumes me, that I may praise God's name in song and glorify it with thanksgiving." ... seeking a life of peace and repentance through prayer, teaching, preaching ... ordained presbyter in 2008 ... served parishes in the Pittsburgh archeparchy as deacon and then as priest.
Friar Augustine Paulik, O.F.M.
Cantor & Choir Director
"Sing praise to the Lord for He is good, and His mercy lasts forever."
Marine ... construction worker ... office employee ... Franciscan ... porter-hospitality ... maintenance ... Music is the joyful service to the Lord.
Friar Laurian Janicki, O.F.M.
Pastoral Minister
"Here I am Lord. Set me in a place you want me to be." Servant-disciple ... missionary in the Philippines for 18 years ... College president ...dynamic pastor of vibrant faith community for 23 years ... teacher ... advocate of social justice ... retreat facilitator ... initiator of the Holy Dormition Spirituality Center for all faith communities ... ministry in local parishes when needed.
Friar Anthony Skurla, O.F.M.
Spiritual Assistant to the Secular Franciscan Order, Holy Dormition Fraternity
"I will love you O Lord, my strength; the Lord is my rock and refuge." Prayer of the Kiss of Peace in Divine Liturgy guides his spiritual journey from Syracuse, NY to Chisolm, MN and on to the Byzantine Franciscans in New Canaan, CT and now Sybertsville, PA ... service: formation and administration.