On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Saint John the Evangelist Fraternity held a Chapter of Elections at St. John the Evangelist Parish Center in Philadelphia, PA. The presider was Teresa Redder, OFS (Regional Minister) and the ecclesial witness (delegate) was Fr. John McCloskey, OFM Cap.
It is such a great joy to see the election of two newly professed members (Adriano and Victor) to the Fraternity Council with a great desire to serve the Lord with gladness.
We give thanks to God for all of these newly elected servant leaders of this local fraternity. May God continue to bless them with the fidelity to serve with great humility!
| COUNCIL POSITION | MEMBER | NOTES |
| Minister | Carolyn Murray, OFS | Reelected |
| Vice Minister | Terry Guerra, OFS | Newly elected |
| Secretary | Adriano Duque, OFS | Newly elected |
| Treasurer | Bob McKee, OFS | Newly elected |
| Formation Director | Venus Murphy, OFS | Reelected |
| Councilor-at-Large | Víctor Sanchez, OFS | Newly elected |
Left to right: Terry Guerra, OFS; Bob McKee, OFS; Adriano Duque, OFS; Carolyn Murray, OFS; Teresa Redder, OFS; Venus Murphy, OFS; Fr. John McCloskey, OFM Cap; and Victor Sanchez, OFS.
The fraternal gathering concluding with Franciscan joy…
and the inquirers who were present had a peek at what a Chapter of Elections looks like!
Thank you Teresa for a smooth election process and no hiccups.
prayers for Jeff and the upcoming Region Election in May..
Pax e bonum