Friars’ Ministries
The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement is a Catholic order of brothers and priests founded in 1898 by Servant of God Father Paul Wattson, S.A., at Graymoor in Garrison, NY. The ministries and charism of at-one-ment are carried out on three continents today. Since that time, the Friars have worked for reconciliation and healing through “at-one-ment” the unity of men and women with God and with one another so that the prayer of Jesus “that they all may be one” might be fulfilled.
Through their mission and ministries, they serve people of every race, religion, and walk of life. Their social ministries help the poor, the needy, and the homeless; people living with HIV; frail and elderly in hospitals and hospices; those in prison; and people seeking recovery from alcoholism and chemical addictions. They are part of the international movement to heal divisions within Christianity and among all faiths through their ecumenical outreach and research Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute, in New York City, Centro Pro Unione in Rome and serving as diocesan ecumenical officers. Since 1945, the friars have been guardians and administrators for Sant’Onofrio al Gianicolo, Rome, the official church of the papal order of The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Through their prayers and pastoral ministries, they bring spiritual renewal, unity, harmony, and reconciliation throughout the world and carry the Gospel’s message to three continents. For more information about the friars, visit AtonementFriars.org.