Franciscans of Saint Bonaventure Province

Friars Minor Conventual

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Donor Profile: A True Friend of the Friars

In this on-going series, we are pleased to highlight special donors whose generosity has helped our ministries flourish. Mark and Jenny Hocking, longtime friends of our Franciscan family, have made an extraordinary impact through their recent gift to our Christmas Appeal.

Mark and Jenny are parishioners at Holy Family Parish in Peoria, Illinois. Although the friars are no longer serving at Holy Family, the Hocking family continues to support St. Bonaventure Province. This year, Mark went a step further by submitting paperwork to secure a matching gift from his employer—doubling the impact of their donation. Additionally, he uploaded the Province’s giving information to his employer’s national giving platform, offering other potential donors the opportunity to invest in the Franciscan mission.

We are deeply grateful for the many ways our supporters strengthen our ministries. 

If you’re interested in learning how you can use your employer’s matching gift program to multiply your giving to St. Bonaventure Province, please contact our Director of Mission Advancement Jennifer Georgis at 773-274-7681 ext. 253 or via email.

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Safeguarding Statement

The Franciscan Friars Conventual of St. Bonaventure Province are committed to creating safe environments for children and vulnerable adults.

Every friar in active ministry must complete training in Virtus (the National Catholic Risk Retention Group) and any other safe environment compliances required by the dioceses in which they serve.

In addition, St. Bonaventure Province has its own Safe Environment Commission that oversees the implementation and monitoring of the Province’s Policies, Procedures, and Protocols for Ethical Ministry with Minors and Vulnerable Adults. 

Any allegation regarding the Franciscan Friars Conventual of this Province receives an immediate response. This includes the Province’s full cooperation with local law enforcement authorities and Ordinaries who have ecclesial jurisdiction over these matters, as well as a duly diligent investigation by a qualified third party in order to substantiate credibility.