Br. Brian Henry Newbigging professed final vows with the Franciscan Friars Conventual in 1974 at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD. Br. Brian works and lives at the St. Joseph Cupertino Friary above the Shrine today. In honor of Religious Brother’s Day – recognized on May 1 – he shared some of his reflections on a life of service and ministry with the friars.
Today, Br. Brian hand-pours soy candles in the Shrine of St. Anthony for sale to the public. You can order candles at franciscansoycandles.org.