Historically speaking, the ministry of the Sacred Heart Province has been rooted in the works of mercy--particularly in the area of parochial and university education. But over time, God has opened new doors, inviting the friars into parish ministry throughout the United States in areas where a Franciscan presence is most needed.
Ask anyone who has ever attended a parish church run by the T.O.R. friars and he or she will likely tell you: there is something different about the way the Francsicans do parish ministry. Our community places a strong emphasis on the fraternal life of the friars serving together at each of our parishes--a concentration which bears great fruit. Communal prayer and meals shared among the brothers stationed at each parish are as much a part of our life and ministry as pastorally and sacramentally caring for the souls entrusted to us. Why? Because we recognize that all of our ministry flows from a strong communal life and a deep relationship with Our Lord in prayer. This is the wellspring from which our roots must gather sustenance.
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 Holy Family ParishPortage, PA Fr. Thomas Stabile, TOR, pastor |
 Holy Family ChurchColver, PA Fr. Christopher Lemme, TOR, pastor |
 Saint Mary's Catholic Church Nanty Glo, PA Fr. Kevin Queally, TOR, Administrator |
 Saint Andrew ChurchForth Worth, TX Fr. Daniel Pattee, TOR, pastor Fr. John Shanahan, TOR, parochial vicar Fr. Matthew Simons, TOR, parochial vicar |
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Saint Joseph Church |
Saint John Vianney
