Father benedict groeschel biography
Fr. Benedict Groeschel was
Fr. Benedict Groeschel was a popular writer, preacher, retreat master, and evangelist on Catholic television. His greatest joy was serving the poor and underprivileged. Founder of St. Francis House and Good Counsel Homes, he also served as chaplain at Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry for 14 years.Fr. Groeschel earned his Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R., a co-founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal and a renowned author, psychologist, spiritual director and pro-life advocate, died Oct. 3, the eve of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. He was
Benedict Joseph Groeschel, C.F.R. was Father Groeschel, who has a doctorate in psychology, is known for being a prolific author, preacher, and television host, as well as an activist for the Church's causes.
Father Benedict was born in Leaving the Capuchin Franciscan Friars (OFM Cap) in , Fr. Benedict helped found the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR) because of a desire to embrace poverty more completely. This new order sought renewal and reform within the Catholic Church by their evangelical witness.