Reminder: Tomorrow's funeral Mass for Fr. will be televised on EWTN.
These pictures were taken by LifeNet between Noontime and 1:30 p.m. yesterday at St. Adalbert's Church near St. Crispin's Friary on E. 156th Street in the Bronx. This was the original friary where Father Benedict began his CFR congregation in 1987.
In the basement, along with refreshments, videographers asked attendees for personal comments about Father Groeschel. The friars will eventually produce a video using the comments.
Father died on October 3rd, vigil of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
A contingent from the Sisters of Life, arriving.
The Black Madonna, above the altar.
Some of the sisters from Father's CFR community. There are 31 sisters and 115 priests and brothers.
Sr. Claire leading the rosary. She has been a Franciscan CFR for 16 years. See the sketch of Fr. Benedict to the left!
Sisters from Mother Teresa's Missionary of Charity congregation – Father had a close relationship with their community. And three members of the Franciscans of the Primitive Observance (FPO). On the right is Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR.
And the Sisters of Life –
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