2012 Capuchin Brothers at the Elective Chapter

Back Row: Mario, Ephrem, Paul, John (Ireland), Sebastian

Front Row: Kieran, Georgius, Gregory, Ben, Venantius, Matthew

President and Elected Council

From Left: Brothers John, (Ireland) President, with

Ephrem (2nd. Councillor), Paul (Regional Superior)

and Sebastian (1st. Councillor)

New Zealand Capuchin Friars Elective Chapter

The New Zealand Capuchin Friars held their Triennial Elective Chapter at the Home of Compassion Centre, Island Bay, Wellington from 21st. to 25th. May 2012. Br. John Wright (from the Irish Home Province) presided at the Chapter. Br. Doug Dawick FMS was Facilitator, and Sr. Eileen Brosnahan RSM Chapter Recorder.

It was a great occasion for all 10 NZ Friars to meet together to share information of their ministries, and plan for the future.  Br. Paul Helsham was re-elected as NZ Regional Superior; Br. Sebastian Fernandes elected as 1st. Councillor and Br. Ephrem Tigga as 2nd. Councillor.

A few Photos from the 2012 Chapter

        Other Information

  Br. Paul Helsham's Jubilee Celebration

  Friars Assembly and Retreat 2011

  Br. Ben Shore's Profession

  NZ Friars 50th. Jubilee Booklet