CATH NEWS REPORT:
(L-R) Mateusz Tuniewicz, FI-AP Regional Director, Sr Denise Boyle fmdm, FI Executive Director, Br Stephen Bliss OFM, Br John Doctor OFM, President of the FI International Board of Directors, presenting the 'Award for Outstanding Service to Franciscans International' at a Gathering of Franciscan Leaders in Bangkok.
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A Brisbane Franciscan parish pastor has been honoured with an award for "Outstanding Service to Franciscans International" (FI) at a regional meeting of the order's leadership, according to a media release.
Br Stephen helped initiate the idea of the FI Bangkok office - which serves the Franciscan Family in the Asia-Pacific Region - and worked hard with others to make the dream a reality.Br Stephen Bliss OFM, Pastor of the Franciscan Parish in Kedron, Brisbane, the former Provincial of Australia, symbolised all the Franciscan Leaders who worked together to establish the FI Bangkok office, said Br John Doctor OFM, President of the FI International Board of Directors (IBD).
"I feel very honoured to receive this award and quickly acknowledge that the achievements of the Bangkok Office are not mine alone. The idea came from the 'grassroots' and we worked together to establish an office in Asia-Pacific," said Br Stephen after the ceremony in Bangkok last month.
"Franciscans International Asia-Pacific (FI-AP) has empowered women and men in their vocation as Franciscans and brought about many exciting and very real developments in our Region.
"FI is unique in that it is one of the few expressions of real collaboration within the Franciscan Family; and this is certainly true in our Region."
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