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FOUR BROTHERS INSTALLED IN MINISTRIES AT SEMINARY

At the installation Mass, front, Bros. Sudhir, Stephen and Patrick; back, Bro. Richard and Bro. Stephen Glodek

On April 30, 2007, four brothers of the Province studying at the Marianist seminary in Rome were installed in ministries. Bros. Richard Villa and Patrick McDaid were installed in the ministry of acolyte; Bros. Sudhir Kujur (District of India) and Stephen Wany’oike (District of Eastern Africa) were installed in the ministry of lector. Superior General Fr. Manuel Cortés presided at the Mass of Installation. Provincial Stephen Glodek represented the Provincial Council. Our congratulations to these seminarians!

ABOVE: Bro. Sudhir (left) being installed as lector and Bro. Patrick being installed as acolyte by Fr. Manuel Cortés; BELOW: Fr. Cortés presides at the Mass of Installation at Our Lady of Pillar Chapel in the general administration building in Rome. Photos courtesy of Bro. Michael McAward

SAN ANTONIO CELEBRATES JUBILEES

On April 28, nine jubilarians were honored at a special Mass and reception at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel on the campus of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Fr. Jim Fitz, assistant provincial, presided at the Mass and witnessed the renewal of vows. Fr. Tim Dwyer (Casa Maria, San Antonio) gave the homily. Approximately 230 brothers, sisters, friends and relatives attended the event.

PERSONNEL NEWS

Congratulations to Bro. Larry Corbin, who has been appointed acting director of the new Baltimore community and to Fr. Gerry Pleva, who has been appointed acting director for the Wailuku, Maui, community. Both appointments are effective through Aug. 15, 2007.

Bro. Larry Fr. Gerry

Best wishes to Bro. Don Fahrig (Alumni Hall, Dayton), who has moved to the Mercy Siena Woods healthcare center in Dayton.

FR. RUDY VELA PRESENTS AT AFRICAN SISTERS’ ASSEMBLY

Fr. Rudy Vela, second row, second from left, with the more than 60 sisters who participated in the Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis Provincial Assembly

Fr. Rudy Vela (Ligustrum, San Antonio) and Sr. Francis Cunningham, OSF, presented materials from their “Cultural Audit Program” to the Provincial Assembly of the Tertiary Sisters of St. Francis April 13 to April 21 in Cameroon, West Africa. The “Cultural Audit Program” discusses how culture can influence thinking and behavior. Three communities of U.S.-based Franciscan sisters have been collaborating with the sisters in Cameroon for the past decade. “It was an enriching experience,” said Fr. Rudy. “Fran and I learned more from the African sisters than one can ever imagine.

WORLD DAY OF VOCATIONS REFLECTIONS

Commenting on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 29, Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocations director, said,“I believe April 29 is important, but what about April 30 and the other days of the year? We need to continue to take our reading and prayer and act upon them.” Read more from Bro. Charles and read a letter from Fr. André Fétis, assistant general for religious life.

PROVINCE RETREATS 2007

The major Province retreat for this summer will be our gathering at the Province Assembly in Tucson, which will include sharing, reflection and celebrating God’s presence in our brotherhood. The theme of the assembly is “Come to the Desert: Becoming Brothers, Finding Life.”

For brothers who need a different type of experience or are unable to attend the assembly, two alternative opportunities are scheduled (see below). Both retreats will deal with the topic of “Mary, Our Mother.” As in the past, the local community covers the expense of travel. For registration, contact Donna Tucker in the Office of Religious Life. Deadline is May 15.

June 1 to 7, 2007
Marianist Retreat and Conference Center, Eureka, Mo.
Fr. François Rossier, SM, preaching

June 8 to 14, 2007
Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning, Dayton
Fr. Johann Roten, SM, preaching

EASTER CELEBRATION IN SAN ANTONIO

Marianist volunteers Norman Capinpin and Jordan Kaderli with Fr. Norb Brockman

The Marianist sisters hosted an Easter Sunday gathering for the Marianist family at the Our Lady of Pillar community in San Antonio. Members of the Casa Maria and Woodlawn communities and Marianist volunteers Norman Capinpin, Jordan Kaderli and Chris Nieport joined the sisters for morning liturgy and an Easter meal.

LEFT: Srs. Marcy Loehrlein and Evangeline Escobar carve the Easter ham; RIGHT: Srs. Durie Kim and Marcia Buchard toss a salad. Photos courtesy of Novice Nicole Trahan

MARIANIST EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATES MAKE COMMITMENT

University of Dayton Marianist Educational Associates

University of Dayton faculty and staff members who have embraced the Marianist charism made public commitments as Marianist Educational Associates at a prayer service April 24 at Immaculate Conception Chapel on the UD campus. MEAs work to incorporate and adapt Marianist traditions to be effective on today’s campus. At the ceremony, nine new UD colleagues joined the 18 existing MEA members. Congratulations to the UD MEA class of 2007!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF . . .

Fr. Edwin Johnson (West Hills, Calif.), 81, who died April 25, 2007. May he rest in peace. Fr. Edwin professed first vows in 1962 at Marynook in Galesville, Wis., and was ordained in 1986 in San Jose, Calif. Fr. Edwin served as a teacher, principal, guidance director, chaplain, spiritual director and campus minister. For the last 11 years he was chaplain at Chaminade College Preparatory in West Hills, and Chatsworth, Calif. A funeral Mass was held today at Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Canoga Park, Calif. Auxiliary Bishop Gerald Wilkerson was the presider and homilist. Fr. Tim Kenney represented the Provincial Council. A second funeral Mass will be held May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Cupertino. Fr. Steve Tutas will be the presider and Fr. David Schuyler will be the homilist. Burial is May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Read a poem written in tribute of Fr. Edwin by Chaminade teacher Michael O’Palko. Fr. Edwin’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Fr. Edwin at a Chaminade College Preparatory All Saints Day Mass in 2006.

Please pray also for Marie Aurora Apac, Mary Ann Emmanuel, the mother of Indian Novice George Hans, Esther Horn, Barbara Jacobson, Ann Suda and R. John Ullmer. Read more.

FROM THE GARDEN AT MARYLAND AVENUE, ST. LOUIS

Photo courtesy of Bro. Darwin Joseph

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. George Abmayr (Marcella Road, Cleveland), who was admitted to the hospital for a possible stroke and is undergoing testing.

Bro. Charles Boglitz (Cupertino, Calif.), who remains in the hospital in a weakened condition.

Bro. Clarence Chew (Marianist Hall, Honolulu), who is under hospice care.

Bro. Art Dofing (Curé of Ars, St. Louis), who was hospitalized for possible kidney stones.

Bro. James Fitzgibbons (Cape May, New Jersey), who is recovering from knee surgery. Following surgery, Bro. James will go to Mercy Siena for recovery.

Bro. Frank “Paco” Gomes (Maui, Hawaii), who will have surgery to remove a pre-cancerous growth in his colon.

Fr. Matthew Kohmescher (Mercy Siena, Dayton), who is suffering from cancer and is under hospice care.

Bro. Howard Lohrey (Montgomery Road, Cincinnati), who underwent an angiogram and has returned to his community.

Bro. Louis Mason (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), who is recovering from a hernia operation.

Bro. Paul Merland (Cincinnati, Ohio), who will have cancer surgery this week.

Bro. Paul Quinn (Alumni Hall, Dayton), who is having difficulty breathing and has been admitted to Mercy Siena.

Fr. Jack Rielly (Cupertino, Calif.), who is gravely ill with kidney failure and a ruptured liver.

Please pray also for Tina Bauman, Dave Brown, David Cahill, Dennis Diekman, Peter Jach, Shirley Kenney, Frances Masciotra, Tom McCormick, Ross Maguire, Mary Ellen Miller, John Perry, Walter Pieschel and Thomas Wees. Read more.

FAUSTINO CARVING ADDS FINISHING TOUCH TO FORMATION CENTER

Rwandan refugee Frederick Sibomana shows his carving of Faustino Pèrez-Manglano, a deceased student who exemplified the Marianist charism and is now a Marianist “servant of God.” The carving will hang at the entrance to the new Faustino Formation Center in Lusaka, Zambia. According to Fr. Martin Solma, construction of the center will be completed this month at which time the first group of live-in candidates begin a month-long program. Bro. Erick Otiende is the community and recruitment director for the Faustino Formation Center.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON COMMUNITY SALUTES FR. NORB BURNS

Fr. Norb with a UD student; inset, UD students applaud Fr. Norb on his last day of class

Fr. Paul Marshall, UD rector, led the traditional toast of Marianist hospitality, “Er lebe hoch” (May you live well). Congratulations and our prayers for Fr. Norb in his future endeavors. Read a reflection on Fr. Norb’s last day from the UD Campus Digest and an article about Bro. Norb from the Dayton Daily News.

LEFT: Fr. Norb’s retirement cake; RIGHT: Fr. Norb with Claire and Dan Curran

RESING ART FEATURED ON NEW MARIANIST MISSION OFFERING

Bro. Bob

The artwork of Bro. Bob Resing (Maryland Avenue, St. Louis) is featured on a new living enrollment booklet being test marketed by the Marianist Mission. The “God Bless You on this Joyous Occasion” booklet is the result of market research that indicated a need for a booklet to celebrate happy occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays and baptisms. The booklet is available on the Marianist Mission Web site or at Bro. Bob’s Web site. A series of “all occasion” cards featuring Bro. Bob’s artwork will be available this summer. Read more.

MARIANIST ARTISTS VISIT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

LEFT: Bro. Don demonstrates raku firing of pottery; RIGHT: Bro. Brian showing a blind contour drawing technique during one of the art classes he taught

Bros. Don Smith (Meyer Hall, Dayton) and Brian Zampier (Marybrook, St. Louis) took their efforts to increase artist vocations on the road with a visit to Daniel J. Gross High School in Bellevue, Neb., April 19 -20. The brothers presented their works to art students and discussed their lives as Marianist brothers and artists. The school’s art teacher, CaSandra Johnson, participated in the Marianist artist vocation retreat held last March in Eureka, Mo.

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Bro. Reinaldo Berríos (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and fellow researchers Dr. Ivonne Romero-García and Dr. Alicia Rivero-Vergne presented their study on “Multiple Perspectives of the Puerto Rican Pediatric Cancer Experience” on April 25 to graduate students, friends and faculty at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. The researchers discussed their findings after studying four children and three adolescents with cancer, their parents, oncologists and nurses. Read more.

Provincial Stephen Glodek will give the keynote address at the 36th annual convention of the Religious Brothers Conference July 27 to July 30 in St. Louis. Bro. Stephen’s talk will be based in part on the final CARA report on the “Study of Brothers in the United States.”

Gallery St. John home page

The works of four Marianist artists— Bros. Don Smith, John Lemker, Joe Barrish and Charles Wanda— are featured on the new Gallery St. John web site at www.dayton-gallery-saintjohn.org. Gallery St. John is a not-for-profit art gallery operated by the Society of Mary in Dayton.

Bro. John Samaha (Villa St. Joseph, Cupertino) published an article titled “The Vocation of Mary in Eastern Christian Tradition” in the January/March 2007 issue of Vocations and Prayer magazine. Read the article. Bro. John also wrote an article on ecumenical councils for the May/June issue of The Catholic Answer magazine.

Bro. Brian Zampier (Marybrook, St. Louis) is presenting on the uses and types of sketchbooks at the St. Louis Artists’ Guild on May 17.

Bro. John Lemker (novitiate, Dayton) will present an exhibit of nature photographs entitled “Moments to Contemplate” at the Gallery at St. John May 2 to June 24.

Charles Cotrell, president of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, joined Archbishop José H. Gomez, Mayor Phil Hardberger and other community leaders in a symposium March 3 on the moral vision of San Antonio. Read more.

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE: 2007 Supplemental Appropriations Bill will determine policy and funding for many critical issues, including an increase in the minimum wage and assistance for humanitarian emergencies. Urge key members to support funding for these initiatives. Find out more. “Say On Pay” Proposals. The Marianist Province of the U.S. is helping sponsor several proposals to give shareholders a vote on executive compensation. Read more from the Washingtonpost.com and Governance Weekly. The Province is urging companies to reveal information on climate change performance. Read more. Marianist Sharing Fund Applications Now Being Accepted The criteria and application forms for 2007-2008 Sharing Fund grants are available online. Special consideration is given to grants submitted by Marianist communities, religious or lay. For more information, e-mail Myles McCabe or Sr. Mary Beth Hefti. Bro. Michael Kraszewski, far right, presents a Marianist Sharing Fund grant to Elizabeth McCleary (third from left), a religion teacher at North Cambridge Catholic High School in Cambridge, Mass. The funds will be used to lead an educational immersion trip to El Salvador. MARIANIST SOCIAL JUSTICE COLLABORATIVE Marianists Protest Execution in Ohio. Members of the Marianist family were present at the vigil during the execution of James Filiaggi on April 24 at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio. Filiaggi had sought to challenge the constitutionality of lethal injection. The Marianist representatives gathered in prayer and quiet protest with 25 others from around the state. Read a reflection from Jeff Campbell. At the vigil, Mary Niebler and Kathleen DeRouen, University of Dayton campus ministry staff, Jeff Campbell, MSJC Death Penalty Issue Team, Brian DeRouen, Environmental Sustainability coordinator at UD, and Jim Vogt, MSJC director Anti-Racism Team Meets. A subcommittee of the Province Anti-Racism Issue Team met April 18 -19 in Dayton to explore future workshop offerings and to discuss the “Pledge to Eliminate Racism” which was created by the Marianist Family Council of North America on Jan. 17, 2005. At the meeting, Fr. Ted Cassidy, Fr. Paul Marshall, Pati Krasensky, Myles McCabe and Jim Vogt Contact Myles McCabe, Province director of peace & justice, mmccabe@sm-usa.org. 314.533.1207, x. 235

EAST COAST MARIANIST YOUNG ADULTS CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

Shown, seated, Diana Cassidy, Sara Durand (founder), and Mark Frasier; standing, Kathy Murray, Liz Sucich and Lisa and Brendan McCracken, not shown, Jane Rombach. Photo courtesy of Brian Reavey

The New York City/Northern New Jersey Marianist Young Adult group celebrated its first anniversary on April 24. Founder Sara Durand and animator Brian Reavey report that the group is very committed and continuing to thrive. Most recently, they have been reading, studying and discussing “Growing in the Virtues of Jesus” by Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth (District of Mexico).

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL in San Francisco has appointed Kevin Asbra as principal, effective August 2007. Mr. Asbra is currently assistant principal at El Camino High School in San Francisco. Our congratulations and prayers! SAINT LOUIS SCHOOL in Honolulu has appointed Russell Valente interim principal, effective immediately. Mr. Valente most recently served as the school’s acting principal and was director of admissions. Our congratulations and prayers! UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON student Alison Cawley received the 2007 Maureen E. O’Rourke Marianist Student Award which is given to a graduating senior who exemplifies the Marianist charism on campus. Alison has been a mentor to younger students and active participant in several Marianist activities, including the Marianist student community, Marianist Universities Meetings and the Marianist Fellows. Read Alison’s acceptance speech. Maureen O’Rourke, UD coordinator of Marianist scholarships and activities, for whom the award is named, with Joan McGuinness Wagner, UD director of Marianist Strategies, and Alison Cawley ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL. A group of 16 Archbishop Riordan students with parents and staff members spent a week in Louisiana building houses for people who lost everything in Hurricane Katrina. View a television report and a newspaper article from the San Francisco Examiner about the trip. Riordan students in front of one of the 12 homes they worked on with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY School of Law is participating in a unique collaboration with the Supreme Court of Texas to provide live court proceedings to the general public. Access the proceedings at www.stmarytx.edu/law. VILLA ANGELA – ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Abington Foundation in Cleveland in support of a new Engineering Resource Center. Read more.

MARIANIST STATE COMMUNITY RENEWS VOWS

Members of the Marianist State Community, in a light moment, depict the Sistine Chapel creation scene. Shown, front, Tony Garascia, Mary Andrews; first row, Rich Wokutch, Beth Garascia, Susan Vogt, Ann Hirt and Joann Zanotti; second row, Chelsea Korfel (Branches), Connie Ordower, Linda Zappacosta, Marilyn Schwieterman, Marge Cavanaugh, Jim Vogt and Joe Cavanaugh; third row, Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth, David Hutson, Lisa Hutson, Chris Nieport (Branches), Judy McKloskey, Carol Ramey, Gary Chapman, Al Prendergast, Jack Burke, Bill Hirt and Jacqui Griswold; not shown, Janet and Rich Csarny, Ken Palisin and Lita Sharone

The Marianist “State” lay community, which includes 22 members living in 11 states, met for its semiannual retreat April 14 to April 15 in Philadelphia. The retreat included the renewal of the vow of stability by the community members and reflection on the ways people pray. Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth (District of Mexico) was the resource person for the retreat. Sr. Mary Louise Foley is the Marianist consultor/liaison for the group. Chris Nieport and Chelsea Korfel, who are members of the Branches community, a lay community of recent University of Dayton graduates, also attended and renewed vows.

COPIES OF “GATHER” NEEDED IN INDIA

Fr. Pragasam T. (District Superior of India) is requesting copies of the GIA “Gather” song book to distribute to Marianists in India. He is specifically in need of copies of the 1988 edition of “Gather.” If you have, or know of someone who has, copies to donate, please e-mail Fr. Daniel Stupka or call 937-229-4674.

MARIANIST LIFE ADVISORY BOARD MEETS IN FLORIDA

The Marianist LIFE Advisory Board gathered for its annual meeting April 13 to April 15 in Hollywood, Fla. Bro. George Endres (back, third from left) and Fr. John Thompson (back, second from right) hosted the board one evening for dinner. Also shown are advisory board members (front), Marie Schultz, Marg Van Herk-Paradis, Bro. Jack Ventura, Carol LaMont and Joanne McCracken; (back), Fr. Larry Doersching, John Malloy, Sean Sanford and Jamieson Fong.

The board's chair and co-chair, Marg Van Herk-Paradis (center) and Jamieson Fong (right) serve Marianist LIFE by facilitating board meetings, promoting mission integration and conducting frequent communication with the national coordinator, Brian F. Reavey (left).

GOOD TO KNOW OUT AND ABOUT. Read the upcoming travel schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St. Louis. PERSONNEL CHANGES. There are no personnel changes this issue. Remember that personnel information on SM Connect (PORTAL) is updated on a regular basis.

May 5 Jubilee celebration St. Louis May 12 Memorial of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Graces and Mediatrix MORE

“THE COMMUNITY ... WAS OF ONE HEART AND MIND” (Acts 4:32)

During a recent community meeting at Casa María in San Antonio, Aspirant Brandon Alana (white MacBook), Bro. Mike Sullivan (PowerBook), Bro. Dennis Bautista (MacBook Pro) and Aspirant Ken Barrett (black MacBook) broke out their Apple laptops and shared computer skills. Photo by Fr. Tim Dwyer

THE CLASSIFIEDS

NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL is seeking candidates in the following areas for the 2007 – 2008 school year: director of guidance, guidance counselor, chemistry teacher and English teacher. Send résumés to:

Mr. Stephen Hiner, Principal
Nolan Catholic High School
4501 Bridge Street
Fort Worth, TX 76103
Shiner@nolancatholichs.org

EAST COAST AFFILIATES GATHER FOR ANNUAL RETREAT

Marianist Affiliates Ray and Joanne McCracken, Carol Weiss and Pati Krasensky gather at the McCracken’s home in Philadelphia to reflect on the Rule of Life of the Society of Mary and how it relates to their lives as affiliates. Not shown, Andrea Springer, Mark and Jack Pulick and Denise O’Connors

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

CFL RETREAT CENTER. Read the April issue of CFL High Tidings, a newsletter from the Christian Family Living Retreat Center in N. Topsail, N.C.

JUST ONE MORE...

Cardinal Red or Cincinnati Red? Fr. Steve Tutas (center) wasn’t saying while enjoying the game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis April 26. The Cards defeated the Reds 7-5. Accompanying Fr. Steve was Bro. Bob Metzger and Fr. Dave Paul. Photo courtesy of Bro. Tom Payne

JUST ANOTHER ONE MORE...

Fr. Rudy (see earlier story) performing a drum solo

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