OPEN HOUSE
After celebrating our beloved Fr. Robert earlier this same day (see Fr. Robert Memorial Celebrations event), come join the friars for their Open House at the new friary building on 404 San Mateo NE (intersecting with Copper [near Central]). Thanks be to God for providing this building for the friars after a long and arduous search for a home in Albuquerque. The friars are particularly grateful for all of your prayers, love, and assistance that made this possible, and they want to invite you to share their joy with them by seeing the new building which is the direct and fruitful result of your prayers and generosity (and certainly of Father Robert's prayers too!).

This is a unique opportunity to see the new building before it is "friarized" (transformed into a Franciscan Friary). It is also a great time to see how you might be able to practically help the friars renovate their friary.

GOODBYE FATHER CONRAD & BROTHER PHILIP
We also encourage you to come visit with Father Conrad and Brother Philip who have both been reassigned back to New York and leave in March soon after this event. Father Conrad and Brother Philip have greatly enjoyed their time here in New Mexico and are extremely grateful to God and to you for the many beautiful ways you have supported them and witnessed Christ's Love to them here.

As part of their religious life, friars may be reassigned to another friary as needed, usually every few years. Although we will miss Father Conrad and Brother Philip, know that they and all the friars remain united with you in prayer wherever they are. Thank you for your special prayers for the friars during this time of transition and for the ongoing building renovations and needs.

WELCOME BROTHER MAXIMILIAN
This is also a great chance to give a "warm southwest welcome" to Brother Maximilian Mary, CFR. Brother Maximilian previously served at Our Lady of the Angels Friary in the South Bronx, New York City. He is now living at his new assignment at San Juan Diego Friary. The friars are very grateful for his arrival.

We hope to see you soon at this beautiful event!