Celebrating
~ Mary ~
Join Father For An Evening Of
Praise -Teaching - Prayer
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
It is also a time to celebrate the anniversary of Father's Final Vows!
Father professed his Final Vows on October 7th, 1967 on the Feast of the Holy Rosary, three years prior to his Ordination
- The Live Event Has Ended -
It was recorded and will be made available to watch here on the website. An email will be sent out and an announcement will be made on Father's Facebook page as well, when it is ready for viewing.
If you are not on the mailing list, you can sign up here on the website.
Father will be joined by Francesca Franchina and Steve Leaden
Dave Borges will be directing all the technicalities of Zoom for our evening. Dave is a leader with the Archdiocese of New York Catholic Charismatic Renewal (catholiccharismaticny.org) along with Steve Leaden. Many thanks to Dave for his technical assistance.
~ Mary ~
Join Father For An Evening Of
Praise -Teaching - Prayer
Friday, October 6, 2023 at 7:00pm EST
It is also a time to celebrate the anniversary of Father's Final Vows!
Father professed his Final Vows on October 7th, 1967 on the Feast of the Holy Rosary, three years prior to his Ordination
- The Live Event Has Ended -
It was recorded and will be made available to watch here on the website. An email will be sent out and an announcement will be made on Father's Facebook page as well, when it is ready for viewing.
If you are not on the mailing list, you can sign up here on the website.
Father will be joined by Francesca Franchina and Steve Leaden
Dave Borges will be directing all the technicalities of Zoom for our evening. Dave is a leader with the Archdiocese of New York Catholic Charismatic Renewal (catholiccharismaticny.org) along with Steve Leaden. Many thanks to Dave for his technical assistance.
Francesca Franchina is our Moderator and will lead us through the evening
Francesca Mariam Longo Franchina, OCDS, BSE, MSE
Fran is the mother of five sons and wears many hats as an independent Christian radio and cable vision producer, counselor, teacher, and member of the Secular Discalced Carmelite Mother of Good Counsel Community Dayton, Ohio.
The Holy Spirit moved and became truly present at her kitchen table in 1968 and ultimately, she was invited to attend a Pentecost Weekend in 1970 at the Pope John XXIII Center for Spiritual Renewal (now called Bergamo at Mount St. John) in Dayton Ohio. Since then, Fran has continued in various ways as a leader in the Charismatic Renewal.
Fran is Co- Founder of The Joyful Lambs of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary Charismatic Prayer Group, Padre Pio Prayer Group at St. Joseph Center for Spiritual Renewal, and a member of the New Life Healing Ministry. Fran is also a member of Choosing Hope Outreach to Grandparents of Dayton, and Unbound Leaderships Teams. Fran is the Regional Coordinator of ACT heals, Ohio Valley Region and Co-Founder and President of CREDO Apostolate (Catholics in Renewal and Evangelization, Dayton, Ohio). Fran is a Marianist Affiliate and former Director of Communications for the Marianists (Society of Mary), Province of Cincinnati.
As the originator and creator of TYBO TACTICS and PROJECT TOTL (TM), a creative and effective alternative to drugs, alcohol, teen pregnancy and suicide, Fran reaches out in evangelization giving upbeat inspirational healing prayer to individuals, families and groups of all ages and stages of personal development addressing health, grief, addiction, suicide, trauma, assisting and encouraging participants to recognize their God given talents, gifts, and charisms personally to be shared with others in the community.
Fran was recognized by the Governor of Ohio for Community Service, named one of Dayton’s Ten Top Women, and received the University of Dayton Alumni Award for Special Achievement for her community work in TYBO TACTICS ™. She is a presenter at national and local conferences, seminars for ethnic and fraternal organizations, charismatic communities, prayer groups, faith sharing groups in parishes, focusing on the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the Precious Blood of Jesus, the Holy Family, Padre Pio, Carmelite Spirituality, Word Gifts, Marian Apparitions, Divine Mercy, and the gifts of St. Joseph passed on to us.
Fran currently produces and hosts a weekly program, "Hearty Recipes for Life, Love, Learning, and Healing” on World Family Radio Maria, which broadcasts in more than 80 countries.
Francesca Mariam Longo Franchina, OCDS, BSE, MSE
Fran is the mother of five sons and wears many hats as an independent Christian radio and cable vision producer, counselor, teacher, and member of the Secular Discalced Carmelite Mother of Good Counsel Community Dayton, Ohio.
The Holy Spirit moved and became truly present at her kitchen table in 1968 and ultimately, she was invited to attend a Pentecost Weekend in 1970 at the Pope John XXIII Center for Spiritual Renewal (now called Bergamo at Mount St. John) in Dayton Ohio. Since then, Fran has continued in various ways as a leader in the Charismatic Renewal.
Fran is Co- Founder of The Joyful Lambs of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary Charismatic Prayer Group, Padre Pio Prayer Group at St. Joseph Center for Spiritual Renewal, and a member of the New Life Healing Ministry. Fran is also a member of Choosing Hope Outreach to Grandparents of Dayton, and Unbound Leaderships Teams. Fran is the Regional Coordinator of ACT heals, Ohio Valley Region and Co-Founder and President of CREDO Apostolate (Catholics in Renewal and Evangelization, Dayton, Ohio). Fran is a Marianist Affiliate and former Director of Communications for the Marianists (Society of Mary), Province of Cincinnati.
As the originator and creator of TYBO TACTICS and PROJECT TOTL (TM), a creative and effective alternative to drugs, alcohol, teen pregnancy and suicide, Fran reaches out in evangelization giving upbeat inspirational healing prayer to individuals, families and groups of all ages and stages of personal development addressing health, grief, addiction, suicide, trauma, assisting and encouraging participants to recognize their God given talents, gifts, and charisms personally to be shared with others in the community.
Fran was recognized by the Governor of Ohio for Community Service, named one of Dayton’s Ten Top Women, and received the University of Dayton Alumni Award for Special Achievement for her community work in TYBO TACTICS ™. She is a presenter at national and local conferences, seminars for ethnic and fraternal organizations, charismatic communities, prayer groups, faith sharing groups in parishes, focusing on the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the Precious Blood of Jesus, the Holy Family, Padre Pio, Carmelite Spirituality, Word Gifts, Marian Apparitions, Divine Mercy, and the gifts of St. Joseph passed on to us.
Fran currently produces and hosts a weekly program, "Hearty Recipes for Life, Love, Learning, and Healing” on World Family Radio Maria, which broadcasts in more than 80 countries.
Steve Leaden will be providing our Music
Steve Leaden was touched by the power of the Holy Spirit in 1974 and has been involved with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal ever since. He attended a prayer meeting at Our Lady of Hope Center in Newburgh, attended a Life in the Spirit Seminar, and was consumed by the Holy Spirit. Steve loves to be used by our Lord Jesus.
Steve is the 2nd Chairperson for the New York Archdiocesan Service team. Steve is also an accomplished musician, playing acoustic guitar and singing for our Lord as part of The Voice of Praise Music Ministry, playing for Masses and functions regularly throughout the Diocese.
Steve is also business owner of Leaden Associates, Inc., providing independent professional IT Telecommunications services to clients. Steve has given the business to our Lord over 30 years ago, and has placed the Christian fish symbol on company business cards as a witness to those around him in the world of business.
Steve has also guest spoken at several events on Christian growth topics, and has MC’d several all-day Charismatic conference events.
Steve seeks to continue to be led by the Holy Spirit, seeking God’s guidance as life continues to march forward.
Steve Leaden was touched by the power of the Holy Spirit in 1974 and has been involved with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal ever since. He attended a prayer meeting at Our Lady of Hope Center in Newburgh, attended a Life in the Spirit Seminar, and was consumed by the Holy Spirit. Steve loves to be used by our Lord Jesus.
Steve is the 2nd Chairperson for the New York Archdiocesan Service team. Steve is also an accomplished musician, playing acoustic guitar and singing for our Lord as part of The Voice of Praise Music Ministry, playing for Masses and functions regularly throughout the Diocese.
Steve is also business owner of Leaden Associates, Inc., providing independent professional IT Telecommunications services to clients. Steve has given the business to our Lord over 30 years ago, and has placed the Christian fish symbol on company business cards as a witness to those around him in the world of business.
Steve has also guest spoken at several events on Christian growth topics, and has MC’d several all-day Charismatic conference events.
Steve seeks to continue to be led by the Holy Spirit, seeking God’s guidance as life continues to march forward.
To learn more about Father and his ministry please browse his website ( https://www.frmac.org )
You can also visit Father's Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/frmac2693
Follow Father on Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/frmac2693
Please visit Father's online store by clicking "Books"
at the top of this page.
Below is a highlighted selection
from Father's online store for this event:
Mary - Mother & Disciple of Jesus
If you prefer not to purchase online and would prefer to purchase another way, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know and we will assist you.
You can also visit Father's Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/frmac2693
Follow Father on Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/frmac2693
Please visit Father's online store by clicking "Books"
at the top of this page.
Below is a highlighted selection
from Father's online store for this event:
Mary - Mother & Disciple of Jesus
If you prefer not to purchase online and would prefer to purchase another way, please send an email to [email protected] to let us know and we will assist you.
As always, Father thanks you for supporting his ministry and the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate!
