I have know Bro Louie Vitale for some 20 years and I join in congratuating this honor. Pax et BonumOn October 27, 2011, FAN Executive Director Patrick Carolan and staff member Christy Elliott joined the National Fraternity of the SFO and other guests and observers when the Secular Franciscans presented their JPIC Award to Fr. Louie Vitale, OFM. Ed Shirley, SFO posted the following reflection on his Facebook account: