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MARIANIST MARTYRS OF MADRID BEATIFIED IN ROME

Thousands gather in Vatican Square for the beatification celebration

Over 100,000 people gathered Oct. 28 in St. Peter’s Square in Rome to witness the beatification ceremony of the four Marianist Martyrs of Madrid, Fr. Miguel Leibar, and Bros. Florencio Arnaiz, Sabino Ayastuy and Joaquín Ochoa, and 494 other martyrs of the twentieth century in Spain. The martyrs were beatified by His Eminence Cardinal José Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI. The beatification events were attended by many Marianist brothers and members of the FMI, Alliance Mariale and MLC-CLM. Three former superiors general attended, including Frs. David Fleming, Steve Tutas and José María Salaverri. Read about Fr. Steve Tutas’ pilgrimage to Rome.

Clockwise from top: The Madrid Martyrs banner hanging in Vatican Square; Bros. Bhaskar Galleli and Sudhir Kujur, Fr. David Fleming, Bro. Rajesh Kandulna and Fr. Ignatius Arulappen; Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd; and Fr. Steve Tutas and Bro. Peter Pontolillo, who represented the U.S. Province. Photos courtesy of Bros. Mike McAward and Bob Resing

FROM THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

VIA LATINA. Read the special beatification issue.

BEATIFICATION CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE PROVINCE

In Dayton

Members of the Alumni Hall community and guests gathered Oct. 28 to celebrate the Mass of the Marianist Martyrs of Madrid. Shown, front, Frs. Robert Hughes, Joe Tedesco and Eugene Adingra (Ivory Coast) and Bros. Marianus Bilung (India), Abraham Mewezino (Togo) and Jim Abel; back, Novice Tom Farnsworth and Frs. Paul Vieson, John Putka and François Rossier (Switzerland). Photo courtesy of Fr. John Putka

Marianists also gathered Oct. 29 at the Martyrs Chapel in Marianist Hall on the University of Dayton campus to celebrate the beatification. Fr. Jack McGrath, above, presided at the prayer service. Bros. Jack Somerville and Bob Jones provided the music. Students participating in a “live-in” experience at the Stonemill-Kiefaber community in Dayton also attended.

At the UD beatification celebration social, left, Bro. Don Geiger, Sr. Estella Ibarra and Fr. Bert Buby; right, Bro. Hugh Bihl, Novice Tom Farnsworth and Bro. Joe Barrish. Photos courtesy of Bro. Louis Cho

In San Antonio

Sr. Durie Kim (above, left) provided the images of the Martyrs of Madrid for the beatification celebration Nov. 4 in San Antonio. Seventy-five Marianist brothers and sisters gathered for Eucharist, celebrated by Fr. Richard Wosman ( above, right), social and dinner. Read Fr. Richard’s homily.

EIGHT MAKE COMMITMENT TO NOVITIATE IN EASTERN AFRICA

The Marianist novitiate community in Kenya recently celebrated the commitment of eight men to the novitiate program. Shown are, Jonathan Kombo (1st yr), Bro. Steve Grazulis (director of novices), Julius Maingi (1st yr), Daniel Ouma (1st yr), Bro. Tom Oster, Given Mukanshi (1st yr), Denis Litiolo (1st yr), Fr. Allen DeLong (deputy director of novices), Juvensio Galagada (1st yr), Griven Mulenga (1st yr), Michael Chirwa (1st yr), Anthony Wanyoike (2nd yr), Samuel Goko (2nd yr) and Bro. Phillip Kimeu. Our prayers and best wishes to the new novices!

“VOCATION SUMMIT” HELD AT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY

During the weekend of Oct. 26, a “Vocation Summit” was held at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, coordinated by Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocation director, and Sr. Gretchen Trautman. The purpose of the summit was to bring people together to discuss Marianist vocations and vocation efforts in the San Antonio area. “We gathered to celebrate and build on the past and look with hope to the future,” said Bro. Charles. Attending the meeting were more than 65 professed Marianist brothers, priests and sisters as well as lay Marianists. Bro. Paul Bednarczyk, CSC, executive director of the National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC), facilitated the group. Speakers included Bro. John Totten and Joe Melendrez, a student at the University of Dayton and graduate of Central Catholic High School in San Antonio. “The summit was highly successful, and I want to thank Bro. Bill Chewning, who came up with the idea, and Sr. Gretchen, for her coordination efforts,” Bro. Charles said. Fr. Richard Wosman presided at Eucharist at the summit. Read Fr. Richard’s homily.

At the vocation summit, clockwise from top, Bro. Charles Johnson; Joe Melendrez; Sr. Marcy Loehrlein and Frs. John Leies and Tim Dwyer; and Srs. Estella Ibarra and Evangeline Escobar

SIX EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATES WELCOMED AT CUH

At the Mystical Rose Oratory at Chaminade University, Fr. Ken Templin blesses the new MEAs – Larry Osborne, Sharon LePage, Curtis Washburn, Patty Lee Robinson, David Anderson and Aulani Kaanoi.

Bro. Jerry Bommer, rector of Chaminade University of Honolulu, welcomed six new Marianist Educational Associates at Chaminade University’s special celebration for the Marianists’ 190th Anniversary (Blessed William Joseph Chaminade founded the Society of Mary in France in October 1817). The MEAs made a commitment to work within the university to support its Marianist identity. Each completed a week-long training course last summer at Saint Mary’s University in San Antonio. Nine other individuals at Chaminade University became associates in 2005 and 2006.

Marianists in Hawai’i pose for a photo at the celebration for the Marianists’ 190th anniversary, Fr. Bob Hertweck, Bro. Frank Damm, Bro. Frank Spaeth, Fr. Bob Hackel, Bro. Jose DeGorio, Fr. Jim Bartlett, Novice Luis Gamboa, Fr. Ken Templin and Bros. Gary Morris, Bernie Ploeger and Jerry Bommer

FR. TED CASSIDY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF RELIGIOUS LIFE

Over 100 people attended the 50th jubilee celebration for Fr. Ted Cassidy on Oct. 14 in Cape May Point, N.J. LEFT: At the jubilee Mass, Bro. Ed Unferdorfer, Frs. Richard Kuhn, Ted Cassidy and Joe Lynch and Bros. Al Koch and Jerry Sullivan; RIGHT: Fr. Ted with his jubilee cake. Congratulations to Fr. Ted! Photos courtesy of Anthony Fucci

MARIANIST LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS HELP IN EAST ST. LOUIS

Bro. John Laudenbach, seated, front, and Maureen O’Rourke (coordinator of Marianist Activities and Scholarships for the University of Dayton) standing, center, with the Marianist Leadership Scholars. All of the students graduated from Marianist high schools.

Fourteen Marianist Leadership Scholars from the University of Dayton spent their fall break (Oct. 11 to Oct. 14) volunteering in East St. Louis, Ill. The experience, which focused on justice from the Marianist perspective, was sponsored by the UD Office of the Rector with support from the Province office of vocations. Presenters included Fr. Jim Fitz (assistant provincial), Bro. John Laudenbach, Bro. Ed Brink (assistant for education), Dan Richter (Marianist Volunteer Program) and Ruth Hinde (Marianist Volunteer Program).

MORE MARIANIST WORLD DAY OF PRAYER CELEBRATIONS

In Canada

LEFT: Approximately 150 members of the Marianist Family gathered for an outdoor procession at the Shrine of Notre Dame du Cap in Quebec, Canada, Oct. 14 to celebrate Marianist World Day of Prayer. RIGHT: The Eucharistic celebration was presided by Archbishop Raymond Roussin (Vancouver, BC) shown with Marg Van Herk Paradis, advisory board chair for Marianist LIFE. Photos courtesy of Isabella Moyer

In India

Fr. David Fleming, third from left, gathers with members of the Marianist Family at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bangalore to celebrate Marianist World Day of Prayer

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

LEFT: Fr. Edmund Rhodes (first row, far left) with his final vow class in 1935; RIGHT: Fr. Edmund, recent

Fr. Edmund Rhodes (Mercy Siena, Dayton), 97, who died Nov. 3, 2007, in Dayton. May he rest in peace. Fr. Edmund taught at schools in Washington, D.C., New York, Ohio, Iowa and Pennsylvania. His career with the University of Dayton spanned more than 36 years. Funeral arrangements were pending at the time of publication of FamilyOnline. Fr. Edmund’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Ross Maguire, 57, who died June 4, 2007, in Australia. Ross was a former Marianist who served in Australia. The Province Office was given a DVD about his life. If you’d like a copy, contact Ann Mueller.

Please pray also for Eugene Effinger, Thomas Glyzewski, Alex Krupka, Charles Martin and Rose Winestock. Read more.

CARDINAL ADAM KOZLOWIECKI DIES AT AGE 96 IN ZAMBIA

Cardinal Adam Kozlowiecki, a Jesuit and retired Archbishop of Lusaka, died on Sept. 28, 2007. Cardinal Kozlowiecki was archbishop of Lusaka, Zambia, from 1959-1969 and was the bishop who invited the Society of Mary to Lusaka. In 1969, he requested that Rome appoint an African archbishop of Lusaka. Cardinal Kozlowiecki continued as a missionary in Zambia and was named a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1998. In his earlier days, Cardinal Kozlowiecki survived imprisonment in Auschwitz and Dachau.

HAMBURG, GERMANY

Photo courtesy of Bro. Bob Resing, S.M. Bro. Bob's images are available for sale as note cards or prints. To order, visit www.resingart.com.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. Bob Backherms (Mercy Siena, Dayton), who has been hospitalized for surgery to treat pancreatitis.

Bro. John Klein (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), who is recovering from surgery to fight an infection in his newly replaced hip.

Bro. Urban Naal (West Hills, Calif.), who is having surgery to treat bladder cancer.

Bro. Adriano Loro (Pallanza, Italy), who is suffering from leukemia. A cure is sought through the intercession of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade.

Please pray also for Katelynn, Justin and Markus Angel, Melvin Barrios, Sr. Alita Lisbeth, OP, Robert Morris, Frank Ventura and Eleanor Violett. Read more.

GALESVILLE ALUMNI GATHER FOR 50TH REUNION

In October, Bros. Ed Loch and Earl Leistikow hosted a 50th anniversary gathering of the Galesville, Wis., vow class of 1958 in San Antonio. Shown, seated, Henry Moore (Norway), Ron Tissier (Tyler, Texas), Fr. Jerry Pleva (Hawaii), John Asbury (St. Louis) and Bro. Ed Loch (San Antonio); standing, Bro. Earl Leistikow (San Antonio), Gene Kwasinski (St. Louis), Fr. Jorge Roos (Peru), John Walczak (Milwaukee), Fr. John Kracher (Canada) and Carl Jund (California)

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Fr. Martin Solma (District of Eastern Africa) and Bro. Lester Kaehler (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), will direct Indian and African Marianists preparing for perpetual vows on the “Spirit of Saragossa Retreat” Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 in Ranchi, India. Please remember the directors and retreatants in your prayers this month.

Fr. Martin

Bro. Lester

Congratulations to Fr. Jim Mifsud (San Jose, Calif.), pastor emeritus of Queen of Apostles Parish in San Jose, who was recently honored by Bon-Woo-Koo, consul general of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco for his “compassionate support of Koreans in times of hardship.” Fr. Jim served as district superior of the Marianists in Korea from 1968 to 1980.

Fr. Jim (left) with Bon-Woo-Koo

Bro. Franklin Pao, who died on Oct. 12, 2007, in Honolulu, was featured in the Oct. 31 issue of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Read the article.

Congratulations to Fr. Joe Lackner, who published an article entitled “The American Catholic Tribune: No Other Like It” in the Summer 2007 issue of U.S. Catholic Historian.

Bro. Bob in Manziana, Italy

Bro. Bob Resing (Maryland Ave., St. Louis) is participating in the Senior Religious Spiritual Renewal Program at the Marist International Spirituality Centre in Manziana, Italy. The program is offered through the International Center for Marianist Formation. View photos from Bro. Bob’s journey.

Bros. Mel Meyer (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) and Brian Zampier (Marybrook, St. Louis) were featured in an article about the Marianist Galleries in the October issue of Central NewsMagazine. Read the article.

Bro. Mel (left) and Bro. Brian

NOVICES VISIT WITH THE FOUNDERS IN DAYTON

Ray and Joanne McCracken, shown above portraying Blessed Chaminade and Marie Thérèse, visited with the novitiate community on Nov. 1, All Saints Day, to share stories about the founding of the Sodality, Miséricorde, formation of the Daughters of Mary, and collaboration in founding the Society of Mary. Shown with the founders are, Novices Jeff Campbell, Ray Dominguez and Brandon Alana, Bro. Mike O’Grady, assistant novice director, and Novice Nicole Trahan. Photo courtesy of Brandon Alana

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE: Farm Bill Action on Senate Floor. Send a strong message to Congress that our farm and food policies must reduce hunger and poverty and aid farmers in earning a decent living in the U.S. and in developing countries. Find out how to help. Province Peace & Justice Committee. The Province Peace & Justice committee met Oct. 25-26 in New York. Part of the meeting focused on Bro. Steve O’Neil’s work at the United Nations. Shown, seated, Bro. Joe Markel, Bro. Bob Jones, Myles McCabe, peace & justice director, and Bro. Phil Aaron; standing, Bros. Dick Olsen and Bro. Frank O’Donnell and Frs. Ted Cassidy and Steve Tutas My Journey to Justice. Advancing justice is an integral part of every ministry in the Marianist Province. Myles McCabe, Province director of peace & justice, invites all Marianists to share their experiences in living out this pledge and its impact on Marianist life. E-mail Myles to submit your story. Read "Taking Action for the Poor and Hungry" by Bro. Joseph Nu’uanu Marianist Social Justice Collaborative. The Marianist State Community and other members of the Marianist family gathered in Dayton on Oct. 27 for a workshop entitled “Think Globally, Act Locally – How Can We Do it Better.” Thirty-five participants were involved throughout the day in activities to look at the big picture of globalization. Find out more.

A NIGHT OF PRAYER, POTLUCK AND P&J AT ST. ANTHONY’S

Outreach ministers and Fr. Roland Bunda, pastor, (seated far left) and Bro. Jim Vorndran (back, far right) from St. Anthony’s Parish in Maui hosted Myles McCabe, Province director of peace & justice, (seated, second from left) for a potluck dinner at the parish in October. The group shared information about their ministries, prayed and learned more about peace & justice issues. Photo courtesy of Fr. Roland

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . Fr. Jim, with the CCP faculty CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY, WEST HILLS. The CCP faculty gathered Oct. 22 with Fr. Jim Mueller, chaplain, for a faculty meeting to share and reflect on the impact of the Marianist charism in their lives and in the school community. Organized by the campus ministry department, the meeting was based on the setting of the Marianist Table, which encourages family spirit and community prayer. CHAMINADE WEST HILLS STUDENTS SELECTED FOR ROSE PARADE BAND Shown, CCP band students James French, Nicole Turnier, Danny Garcia, Charlotte Nguyen, Amanda Lam and Ryan Rinard, who will represent CCP in the 2008 Rose Parade Honor Band for the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Congratulations to the students! ST. ANTHONY’S SCHOOL in Maui is collecting money to assist people in Peru in rebuilding their homes after the August earthquake. The funds will go to the Marianists and to the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet in Peru, who are helping with the relief efforts. To donate, contact Sr. Sara Sanders, CSJ. Bro Brian Halderman, who is working for a year in Peru, is one of the Marianists assisting with the relief efforts in Peru. Learn more about his efforts at Bro. Brian’s blog. In the Peruvian city of Pisco, families are living in the streets in winter conditions. View more scenes from the earthquake disaster in Peru. NORTH CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. An article about the relocation of North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh appeared in the Oct. 26 issue of the Pittsburgh Catholic. Read the article. Sue Wesselkamper CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU students, faculty and staff took to the phones recently to help Hawaii Public Radio exceed its goal during a recent pledge drive. President Sue Wesselkamper encouraged listeners to pledge while she shared information on Chaminade University and its programs. CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Bill Pelke, founder of “Journey of Hope ... from Violence to Healing,” spoke Oct. 19 to Bro. Dave Quigley’s religion classes. The organization is led by murder victim family members joined by death row family members, family members of the executed, the exonerated, and others with stories to tell. They conduct public education speaking tours and address alternatives to the death penalty. Bro. Dave Quigley (far right, yellow shirt) and his class listen to speaker Bill Pelke

WALDRON COMMUNITY DEDICATES CHAPEL TO MARTYRS

On Oct. 26, Provincial Stephen Glodek (second from right) blessed the newly renovated chapel named in honor of the Marianist Martyrs at the Waldron community in St. Louis. Shown with Bro. Stephen are Bros. Jim Eppy, Robert Johns, Rich Middleton, Louis Pinckert and Ken Jung and Fr. Oscar Vasquez. Photo courtesy of Bro. Jim Eppy

NOVEMBER FEAST DAY REMINDER

In October all brothers were sent information from Fr. George Cerniglia, assistant for religious life, regarding important Marian and Marianist feast days in November. Read Fr. George's letter and read the list of November feast days. Fr. George also attached a piece created by Fr. Richard Wosman to honor the Marianists who have died this past year. View the poster.

BRINGING MARIANIST SPIRIT TO ALL SAINTS/ALL SOULS DAY

In Dayton

LEFT: Novices Jeff Campbell (left), Nicole Trahan (right) and Brandon Alana carved Marianist images on pumpkins to celebrate All Saints Day and to commemorate the faithful departed. Photos by Novice Brandon Alana.

In Cincinnati and Mexico

LEFT: Bro. Tobias Ferrer created the altar display for the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) celebration at the DeSales Crossings community in Cincinnati. Photo courtesy of Bro. Bob Wiethorn; RIGHT: Children from the Puebla Lay Marianist group in Mexico gathered Oct. 31 to prepare the traditional altar to commemorate the dead. Photo courtesy of Bro. Ed Longbottom

In San Antonio

On Nov. 2, Marianists in San Antonio gathered at the Marianist Residence for Vespers, a visit to the cemetery, social and dinner. LEFT: Brothers put flowers on the graves of Marianists; RIGHT: Bro. John Totten. Photos courtesy of Fr. Richard Wosman

In Ireland

In Dublin, the Marianist community Halloween celebration included carving turnips and a pumpkin (imported from Spain). It was Irish immigrants during the famine who brought the tradition of carving turnips, potatoes or beets to the U.S. These lanterns, representing the souls of departed loved ones, were placed in windows or on porches to welcome the deceased. Shown, front, Bro. Gobi Torres Nazarío (District of Mexico), Fr. Mike Reaume and Sr. Maria Jose Jauregui (FMI); back, Bros. Bob Metzger and Jim Contadino. Photo by Bro. Fred Rech

GOOD TO KNOW     Nov. 5-7 School Administrators Conference, St. Louis Nov. 8-11 Formation Weekend, Hollywood, Fla. Nov. 17 Discernment Saturday, West Hills, Calif. MORE OUT AND ABOUT. Read the upcoming travel schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St. Louis. PERSONNEL CHANGES. Read the changes. Remember that personnel information on SM Connect (PORTAL) is updated on a regular basis. A PDF version of the Personnel Book is also available on the PORTAL under the “Personnel” link.

CSUMB NEWMAN CLUB AT MASS WITH BRO. DAVID BETZ

Bro. David Betz, far right, with members of the Newman Club at California State University- Monterey Bay. The group attended Mass and brunch together Sept. 30 in Seaside, Calif.

ALIVE MAGAZINE

The Fall/Winter 2007 issue of ALIVE magazine has been mailed. If you need additional copies, e-mail Ann Mueller. Read the issue.

NACMS STAFF IS NOW EVEN CUTER!

Baby Elena Maria Kallenberg, with proud parents Danny and Sandra Kallenberg during a recent visit to the NACMS office in Dayton. Danny is an intern at NACMS. Baby Elena was born Oct. 7, 2007.

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

MARIANIST LIFE. Read the November 2007 issue of The Fulcrum, a newsletter from Brian Reavey, national coordinator of Marianist LIFE.

CUPERTINO. Read the November 2007 newsletter from Fr. Steve Tutas.

JUST ONE MORE...

Trick or treaters at the Provincial Offices in St. Louis included Snow White (Ruth Hinde, assistant coordinator for the Marianist Volunteer Program) and Ann “The Angel” Mueller ( Office of Communications).

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