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MARIANIST URBAN STUDENTS PROGRAM BEGINS IN TEXAS

Bro. Richard Thompson, (seated, center) with MUSP scholarship recipients, seated, Andrew Villarreal and Salvador Perez, Jr.; standing, Vincent Villarreal and Alex Montoya. Photo courtesy of Terrie Carter

Four students have been selected as the first recipients of scholarships to Central Catholic High School as part of the Marianist Urban Students Program launched in San Antonio in August 2006. The students are Andrew Villarreal, Salvador Perez, Jr., Vincent Villarreal and Alex Montoya. Vincent is a graduate of St. Mary Magdalen grade school, and Salvador, Andrew and Alex attend Holy Rosary parish in San Antonio. The MUSP program identifies high-potential students in urban elementary schools and offers them tuition assistance, leadership training, academic coaching, personal mentoring, service opportunities and enrichment activities. “My goal is to expand the horizons of these students and instill a desire to be of service in their communities,” said Bro. Richard Thompson, director of the Central Catholic MUSP Program. Bro. Richard will monitor the academic progress, service and co-curricular activities of each MUSP student. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, leadership skills, attendance and community service. “We look forward to the integration of this program into our efforts to serve young men seeking a quality, Catholic education with strong leadership training, “said Fr. Joseph Tarrillion, president of Central Catholic. MUSP programs also are in place at two other Marianist high schools—Villa Angela-St. Joseph in Cleveland and Purcell Marian in Cincinnati.

JUBILEE CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK HONORS SEVEN

Back, Bro. Tom Trager, Fr. Paul Reich, Bro. Peter Pontolillo and Fr. Ted Cassidy; front, Bro. John Collins, Most Rev. Raymond Roussin and Bro. Ray Kane

Seven Marianists celebrated jubilees on July 7, 2007, at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, N.Y., with more than 200 friends and family members. Celebrating 50 years of profession were Fr. Ted Cassidy, Bros. John Collins, Ray Kane, Peter Pontolillo and Tom Trager, and the Most Rev. Raymond Roussin, SM, archbishop of Vancouver, who attended at Bro. Tom’s invitation. Fr. Paul Reich celebrated 50 years of ordination.

Archbishop Roussin presided at the Eucharist, assisted by Fr. George Cerniglia as master of ceremonies. Concelebrants were Frs. Paul Landolfi, Ernest Lorfanfant, Province of Meribah, Paul Reich and John Whelan (brother of Bro. Kevin Whelan, SM). Provincial Stephen Glodek gave the homily; Bro. Joe Markel was the musician and Marion Pappalardo led the song. Bro. Mike O’Grady was the master of ceremonies at the banquet which followed. Photos courtesy of Ron Manfredi

At the jubilee Eucharist, Fr. Ernest Lorfanfant, Fr. Paul Landolfi, Bro. Stephen Glodek, Fr. George Cerniglia and Archbishop Roussin

MORE SCENES FROM THE PROVINCE ASSEMBLY IN TUCSON

Many thanks to our photographers, including Bros. Louis Ernst, Brian Halderman, Bob Resing, Tom Trager, Ken Straubinger, Jim Wisecaver and professional photographer Ron Hines.

FMI GENERAL CHAPTER MEETING HELD IN ROME

Chapter delegates, members of the Marianist family and translators shown with Sr. Laura Leming, seated, third from right, Superior General Fr. Manuel Cortés, seated, fourth from right, Sr. Gretchen Trautman, back row, far right, and Sr. Estella Ibarra, back row, center

The 30th General Chapter of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate (Marianists) began on July 15 in Rome. The worldwide chapter meeting takes place every five years to chart the direction for the international membership of the sisters in 15 countries. Joining the 24 chapter delegates and five observers from July 11 to July 14 were members of the General Council of the Society of Mary and representatives from the International Team of Marianist Lay Communities and Alliance Mariale. The American delegates attending are Srs. Laura Leming (substituting for Provincial Evangeline Escobar who was unable to attend due to health reasons), Gretchen Trautman and Estella Ibarra. On July 19-20, the following sisters were elected to a five-year term on the General Administration: Sr. Marie Joëlle, superior general, Sr. Susanna Kim, assistant for Zeal, Sr. Marie José Jàuregui, assistant for Instruction and Sr. Estella Ibarra, assistant for Temporalities. The meetings conclude on July 31. Visit the FMI General Chapter Web site for the latest news from the chapter meeting.

MVP WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT COORDINATOR

Dan Richter, coordinator of the Marianist Volunteer Program, announces that Ruth Hinde has accepted the position of assistant coordinator for the program. Ruth is a University of Dayton graduate and volunteered with the Alliance for Catholic Education Program, where she taught mathematics and religion. While serving as a volunteer, Ruth earned a master’s degree in education through the University of Notre Dame. Her duties as assistant coordinator for MVP will include recruiting volunteers, networking with the Marianist family and fostering relationships with other volunteer organizations. Ruth will relocate to St. Louis from Dayton. A warm welcome to Ruth!

VILLA ST. JOSEPH, SAN JUAN BUILDINGS PURCHASED

The sale of the San Juan and Villa St. Joseph buildings in Cupertino was recently completed. The new owners will use the San Juan property as a residence and Villa St. Joseph as a retreat and conference center. Proceeds from the sale will be used to offset the renovation costs of the new care center in Cupertino. Villa St. Joseph community house in Cupertino

CFL FAMILY RETREAT CENTER HOSTS MILITARY FAMILIES RETREAT

Children of families attending the Military Family Retreat at the CFL Family Retreat Center

A unique retreat designed especially for the families of those serving in the military was held July 6 to July 8 at the CFL Family Retreat Center on Topsail Island in North Carolina. The weekend offered spouses and children of deployed service members time to relax and tools for coping with the stress of deployment. Speakers, family workshops and discussions on how to manage day-to-day life during deployment were among the activities. Fr. Richard Kuhn (Snead’s Ferry, N.C.) served as chaplain for the weekend. The reduced cost of $50 per family was made possible through a grant from the Marianist Province of the U.S. and the Diocese of Raleigh-Durham. Read more.

LEFT: Shrine created for deployed service men; RIGHT: Wives and children listen to a presentation

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our prayers for the following brothers in their new ministries.

Novice Luis Gamboa (Novitiate, Dayton) will be teaching Spanish at Chaminade University in Honolulu this fall and will join the Hale Malia community. Luis also will be assisting with Lay Marianist and vocation activities.

Novice Tom Farnsworth (Novitiate, Dayton) will be teaching at the University of Dayton this fall and will join the Trinity Ave. community.

Bro. Eduardo Longbottom has left the prenovitiate community in Querétaro, Mexico, to become the new director of the scholasticate community in Puebla.

Bro. Lorenzo McBride has moved from the Puebla community in Mexico to the San Jose community in Coatzacoalcos, where he will continue as director of vocation ministry.

Bro. Nicolas Castilla continues his studies in the Puebla community in Mexico. He is finishing his degree in pedagogy and is preparing for his exam in English.

Bro. Raymundo Domínguez will be leaving his pastoral ministry in Uxpanapa, Veracruz, Mexico, to begin studies in philosophy at the scholasticate community in Puebla.

Bro. Fermìn García has moved from the Coatzacoalcos community in Mexico to the prenovitiate community in Querétaro, where he directs social service ministry to the poor.

Bro. Esteban Reyes has moved from the Querétaro community in Mexico to the scholasticate community in Puebla where he will begin university studies in social work.

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

Bro Clarence, early years

Bro. Clarence, current

Bro. Clarence Chew (Marianist Hall, Honolulu), 83, who died July 23, 2007, in Honolulu. May he rest in peace. Bro. Clarence was the first American of Chinese descent to enter the Society of Mary. In his nearly 50 years of active ministry, Bro. Clarence served as a teacher and principal in Hawaii (St. Anthony and Saint Louis School) and California (Junipero Serra, Archbishop Riordan and Archbishop Mitty). He also served as a teacher in Japan and a missionary in Korea. Bro. Chew was a witness to Pearl Harbor, visited the Imperial Palace in Japan to see Emperor Hirohito, and scaled Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain. Funeral arrangements were not available at the time of publication of FamilyOnline. Bro. Clarence’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Bro. Dan, 1962

Bro. Dan, recent

Bro. Dan Sharpe (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), 83, who died July 23, 2007, in San Antonio. May he rest in peace. Bro. Dan had a lifelong devotion to education and ministered as a teacher and administrator for 40 years in St. Louis (Southside Catholic), San Antonio (Central Catholic and St. Mary’s University), Milwaukee (Don Bosco and St. Thomas More), Chicago (St. Michael’s) and Fort Worth (Nolan Catholic). He served in Provincial administration for eight years and helped establish the Marianist presence in Mexico. Visitation is tomorrow, July 25, 7 p.m. at the Marianist Residence in San Antonio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated July 26 at 4 p.m. at the Marianist Residence. Fr. John Leies will be the presider and homilist. Bro. Dan’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Fr. Franz Bommer (Region of Switzerland), 85, who died June 24, 2007, in Sierre, Switzerland. May he rest in peace. Fr. Franz’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Please pray also for Alfred Flynn, Sr. Andrée Fries, CPPS, Margaret Montague Howison, Mr. Johan,Vincenzo Manno, Agnes Tarrillion and Zane Uvietta. Read more.

TUCSON AT DAYBREAK

Photo courtesy of Bro. Brian Zampier

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. Robert Backherms (Mercy Siena, Dayton), who is in intensive care and is in serious condition.

Bro. David Conrad (Marcella Road, Cleveland), who is recovering from shoulder surgery and undergoing rehabilitation at Mercy Siena, Dayton.

Bro. James McCaffrey (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), who is having knee replacement surgery on July 26.

Fr. Raymond Middendorf (Lincoln Street, Hollywood, Fla.), who will undergo treatment for a tumor on his bladder.

Bro. Robert Politi (DeSales Crossings, Cincinnati), who is recovering from prostate surgery.

Bro. Jerry Sullivan (Baltimore, Md.), who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

Please pray also for John Dahm, Isaiah Fletcher, Rosemary Frantz, Margaret Metzger, Kathy O’ Grady, Patti Plosaj, Mary Ann Renaud and Dorothy Stricker. Read more.

WEST HILLS COMMUNITY BIDS FAREWELL TO RAY DOMINGUEZ

The West Hills community in California celebrated with Aspirant Ray Dominguez as he prepares to enter the novitiate in Dayton. Ray spent the summer with the West Hills community to work on his master’s degree in religious education from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles. Shown clockwise, Bro. LeRoy Viera, Contact Mike Chiuri, Bro. Tony Pistone, Paul Trozzi (inquirer) and Ray. Photo courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver.

HUALAPAI TRIBE WELCOMES BRO. FRANKLIN TO THE GRAND CANYON

LEFT: Bro. Franklin on the Grand Canyon Skywalk; RIGHT: A view from the Skywalk

Bro. Franklin Pao (Hale Malia, Honolulu) visited the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the glass bridge that is suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River on the edge of the Grand Canyon. He wrote: “I greeted the rising sun at the Skywalk. I was given a private tour with storytelling and native chanted prayers about this area that is sacred to the Hualapai (the tribe that owns and protects nearly one million acres of land throughout the Grand Canyon’s western rim). Thank you for your prayers. Aloha ke akua! Malama pono! A hui hou! Ka`imi`ikepono (During his visit, Bro. Franklin represented the royal order of Kamehameha I. The order’s Ali`i Nui – high chief – Clifford Hashimoto wrote a letter of recommendation for him. Bro. Franklin has worked on joint projects with Native Americans.)

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Congratulations to Bro. Bob Donovan (Over-The-Rhine, Cincinnati), who was elected treasurer of the Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians’ Network at the annual Health Care for the Homeless Conference in Washington, D.C., in June. In addition to serving on the steering committee, Bro. Bob also will be part of the group’s executive committee and serve as liaison to the Heath Care for the Homeless council.

Fr. Tony Jansen (District of Eastern Africa) has been spending his free time in Zambia painting in watercolors and oils. Although he has been painting for some time, Fr. Tony doesn’t have much of a collection because he gives his creations away. Photo courtesy of Bro. Fred Silbereis.

Bro. John Samaha (Cupertino, Calif.), wrote a commentary on St. Paul and the value of letter writing. The article appeared in the July 2 issue of the Catholic Voice newspaper of the Diocese of Oakland. Read the commentary.

Rudy Reyes, Jr., coordinator for Marianist LIFE South, was profiled as one of “Seven Shining Examples of the New Evangelization” in the June 10 issue of Our Sunday Visitor. Read the article.

Marianist Affiliate Felicitas Samtleben-Spleiss, who has been volunteering as a nurse with a medical aid project in El Waq, in the border region of Kenya and Somalia, visited with the Marianist brothers in Kenya recently. Read more about Felicitas’ latest volunteer experiences.

MARIANIST VOLUNTEERS END YEAR WITH RETREAT

Marianist volunteers Chris Nieport, John Graziano, Erica Noble, Jordan Kaderli, Meagan Brorman and Addi Velasquez take a road trip to the famous Ted Drewes custard stand in St. Louis.

The 2006 – 2007 Marianist volunteers concluded their volunteer year with a retreat July 19 to July 22 at the Marianist Retreat and Conference Center in Eureka, Mo. The retreat was organized by Dan Richter, coordinator for the Marianist Volunteer Program. The retreat provided time for the volunteers to reflect on the past year and explore ways to incorporate their experiences into their future careers. The volunteers were provided with resources from the St. Vincent Pallotti Center, which focuses its efforts on former volunteers. They also were given information on ways to stay involved with the Marianist Family, including joining organizations such as the Adele Social Justice Project, The Marianist Social Justice Collaborative and the Marianist Lay Network of North America. The closing ceremony on July 21 was a special event planned by the volunteers.

At the retreat, front, Bro. Jack Ventura, Bro. John Laudenbach, Erica, Meagan, Addi and Fr. George Cerniglia; back, John, Jordan, Chris, Bro. Joe Markel and Bro. Tom Payne

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE: Immigration Reform. The Conference of Major Superiors of Men and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious have issued a statement on the failure of Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. Read the statement. Marianist Sharing Fund. The Boston Marianist community recently visited The Rhode Island Organizing Project to present the organization with a grant from the Marianist Sharing Fund. RIOP’s goal is to bring residents of communities in Massachusetts together to propose creative alternatives to pressing issues in communities. Marianists International. Read the latest report from Bro. Steve O’Neil and the Marianist NGO at the United Nations. Contact Myles McCabe, Province director of peace & justice, mmccabe@sm-usa.org. 314.533.1207, x. 235

GOVERNOR’S ISLAND HOSTS FAMILY RETREATS

"God’s Amazing Race" was the theme of two family retreats held in July on Governor’s Island in Huntsville, Ohio. Ten families attended the retreats. Shown are retreat staffers, front, Bro. Brian Halderman, Lisa Mergler, Alison James and Matt Morris; back, Anne Petratis, Bro. Don Smith (director), Katie Delaney and John Brossart

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON will dedicate a new 11-foot bronze statue of Mary at the Feast of Cana on Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption. The statue was funded by the American Society of Ephesus. Artist Robert Lepo of Lima, Ohio, created and cast the nearly one-ton statue. “The statue will express Mary’s warmth of hospitality and welcome,” said Fr. Bert Buby, UD professor emeritus of religious studies. CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU has been awarded a $10,000 grant by the Alexander & Baldwin Foundation to partially fund a comparison macroscope for Chaminade’s forensic sciences program. Chaminade is the only university in the country offering a bachelor’s and master’s degree in forensic science. Dr. Lee Goff and Diane Peters-Nguyen of Chaminade University (center) accept a check from Meredith Ching (left) and Laurie Chang of Alexander & Baldwin ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY in San Antonio has received a $1 million gift for scholarships to its School of Law. The gift was donated by the Lamar Bruni Vergara Trust. Mr. Vergera was a philanthropist and lifelong resident of Laredo, Texas. Read more. CHAMINADE-JULIENNE HIGH SCHOOL in Dayton was recently recognized by the Ohio Department of Health for its work to encourage healthy lifestyles, including good nutrition, physical education and anti-tobacco education.

MATERO BOYS’ SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ZAMBIA HOSTS EVENTS

Bro. Carmine speaks with an alumni of the school

Bro. Carmine Annunziata (District of Eastern Africa), founder and development officer for Matero Boys’ Secondary School in Zambia, attended the school’s annual alumni picnic on July 20. Bro. Carmine has been working with the alumni and the school’s PTA to raise funds to improve the school. Immediate objectives are to provide housing on campus for teachers, construct a security fence around the campus and create a safer entrance road to the school. Another event held at the school in July was a sports day. The festivities included track and field events for the students.

LEFT: A student participating in the high jump competition at sports day; RIGHT: Students wave their “house” banners at sports day. Photos courtesy of Bro. Fred Silbereis

NACMS HOSTS WRITER’S WORKSHOP FOR ONLINE COURSE

Participating in the workshop, Lisa Colbert (Chaminade-Julienne), George Lisjak, Kathy Reece (Hackett Catholic Central) and Bill Raddell (Villa Angela-St. Joseph)

The North American Center for Marianist Studies held a writer’s workshop in June to assist educators who will participate in an online virtual community course offered by NACMS on the “Characteristics of Marianist Education.” George Lisjak, Marianist office of education, and Bro. Tom Giardino, director of the International Center for Marianist Formation, partnered with educators from Villa Angela-St. Joseph, Chaminade-Julienne and Hackett Catholic Central high schools at the week-long workshop. NACMS staffers, Patti Gehred, virtual learning community coordinator, and Ben Dougherty, intern, organized the event. NACMS offers six virtual learning courses on Marianist topics. Contact Patti Gehred for more information.

SHUCKING IT UP WITH BRO. XAVIER RAJ IN CAPE MAY

Bro. Xavier Raj (second from right) during a week-long visit in July at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J. He and the children and staff are shucking corn for family barbeque night—a ritual at the family retreats. Photo courtesy of Anthony Fucci

GOOD TO KNOW OUT AND ABOUT. Read the upcoming travel schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St. Louis. PERSONNEL CHANGES. The personnel is in the process of being updated. There are no new changes listed at this time. Remember that personnel information is updated on a regular basis on the Portal.

July 24 – July 31 Marianist LIFE Central (Students), Texas July 27 – July 30 "Look, Listen and Lounge” retreat for those in formation and contacts, Governor’s Island MORE

LONG ISLAND LAY MARIANISTS ATTEND FAMILY RETREAT

Pati Krasensky (back row, center, blue shirt) and Fr. Al McMenamy (back row, third from left) with the New York Lay Marianist ministry team and their families. The group attended a family retreat July 9 to July 13 on Shelter Island in New York. Ten families attended the retreat called “Marianists for Long Island Family Experience."

USING THE MARIANIST LOGO

Because it's important that our Marianist image be clear and consistent, we've developed guidelines for using the logo whenever it appears (letterhead, signage, booklets, etc.) Please use these guidelines anytime you use the logo. To obtain electronic versions of the logo, or for questions, contact Diane Guerra.

JUST ONE MORE...

At the Marianist Center in Cupertino the fireworks started early on July 4th. Instead of colorful explosions in the sky, the staff and the brothers exhibited a cavalcade of colorful hair! Showing off their true American spirit, left photo, seated, Bro. Elmer Dunsky, Bro. Joe Nu’uanu, and Fr. Larry Mann; standing, Nancy Romano (staff), Bro. Gene Frank and Fr. Jack Rielly; right photo, Fr. Joe Stefanelli. Photos courtesy of Grace Pancipanci

JUST ANOTHER ONE MORE...

Bro. Charles Guards Korea. Bro. Charles Johnson in traditional Korean armor as he tries to guard a miniature replica of the main palace in Seoul. He's flanked by Bro. Dennis Schmitz (right), his interpreter and a summer teacher for the novices, and an aspirant for our new foundation in China. Bro. Charles was in Korea to share vocation ministry ideas with his counterparts in Korea.

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