Saint Francis of Assisi Parish will host Franciscan Father Herald Joseph Brock on Oct. 31 for a day of prayer, reflection, and spiritual enrichment. The event is part of the Jubilee Year dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi and will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 65 East 500 North, Orem.
The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public, with lunch provided. The event will feature presentations regarding the life and spirituality of St. Francis, Eucharistic adoration, the Sacrament of Confession, Mass, and opportunities to obtain a plenary indulgence.
Organized by Pastor Father Omar Ontiveros, the gathering aims to provide a way for the community to experience spiritual graces associated with the Jubilee Year. Fr. Ontiveros noted the opportunity to connect with members from other parishes to experience the peace evoked by St. Francis.
The celebration will be bilingual, utilizing two language groups to manage activities. While one group participates in presentations, the other will participate in Eucharistic adoration and confession in the church. The groups will then swap to ensure all attendees can participate in every activity in their own language, concluding with a bilingual Mass.
Father Herald Joseph Brock joined the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in 1988 and was ordained a priest in 1994. His missionary work includes establishing the St. Benedict Joseph Free Medical Center and Casa Guadalupe Missionary Center in Honduras, and building the House of Mercy Spiritual Center in South Sudan.
Fr. Brock has traveled to more than 30 countries and has preached throughout the United States. His previous work includes directing shelters for homeless men in the Bronx and working with YOUTH 2000 New York.
The Saint Francis Jubilee Year celebration will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at St.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
