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Necrology
May the choirs of angels come to greet you. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his mercy. May you find eternal life.

Br. Earl-Giles Lasher FSD 07/28/2005
Br. Henry-Francis Sleasman FSD 09/04/2012
Br. Mark-Maximilian Bianchi FSD 10/15/2012
Br. Anthony-Joseph Salvatore FSD 04/25/2013
Br Stewart-Germain Sparling FSD 02/09/2015
Br Paul Alan Carey FSD 04/24/2017
Founder of the community FSD:
Br Paul Alan Carey
Sept 8, 1941 04/24/2017


Father Roch Ciandella, OFM at Mount Alvernia. Roch was born on March 12th 1943 Ordained to the priesthood on May 13th, 1972; and died on May 11th 2017. A fitting tribute was offered for a man who was so welcoming and expounded the word, Charity, Humility and Penance. The chapel at Mount Alvernia was filled to capacity with standing room only, outside of the chapel itself. A wonderful human who mirrored a true Franciscan spirituality. May he rest in peace…
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