The
Franciscan Friars of the Atonement are a Roman Catholic order of brothers and
priests founded in 1898 by Fr. Paul Wattson, S.A., Servant of God, at Graymoor
in Garrison. 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 knighthood
Order of the Holy Sepulchre. Through their prayers and pastoral
ministries, they bring spiritual renewal, unity, harmony, and reconciliation
throughout the world and carry the Gospel message to three continents. For more
information about the friars, visit
atonementfriars.org.