The cause for canonization for Bishop Francis Xavier Ford (1892-1952) is getting a helping hand from the Bishop Francis Xavier Ford, M.M. Guild, which is is planning to intensify its efforts.
Maryknoll priest
Father Capodanno Film Coming to NET TV
As a chaplain, Father Capodanno traded the cassock and collar for olive green jungle fatigues and a steel helmet. He became known as the “Grunt Padre” and was famous for going with Marines into the fiercest firefights. Often, they saw him darting among the wounded, either pulling them to safety or giving last rites.
Brooklyn Priest Become Taiwanese Citizen
A Maryknoll missionary priest from Brooklyn who has lived and served in Taiwan for most of the last 54 years joined with elementary school children to sing the Taiwan national anthem during National Day celebrations on Oct. 10.
Brooklyn’s Father Saucci Led Communications for Maryknoll
Father Ronald R. Saucci, M.M., a native of Brooklyn who also lived in East Meadow, L.I., died Sept. 1 at Mission St. Teresa’s Residence in Ossining, N.Y. He was 81 years old and a Maryknoll priest for 51 years.