Sacred Heart Province of the OFM Capuchins (Eastern Canada) elects a new Provincial Council (2020-2023)

In Montreal, QC, the Sacred Heart Province of the OFM Capuchins (Eastern Canada) elected a new Provincial Council (2020-2023).  The new Minister Provincial is Benny Punnassery Vincent, ofm cap.  Benny is currently the Regional Spiritual Assistant of the Regional Fraternity of Eastern Canada OFS.  His Vicar Provincial (and 1st Councilor) is Sylvain Richer, ofm, cap.  The other Provincial Councillors are Jean-Guy Lanthier, 2nd Councillor; Alain Akim Randrianantenaina, 3rd Councillor; and André Chicoine, 4th Councillor, and a brother who has served the SFO National Fraternity for many years.  We extend our warmest congratulations to all the members of the newly elected Provincial Council and assure them of our thoughts and prayers.  - Doug Clorey, ofm, National Minister