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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM THE STAFF OF WEST PINE!

Holiday blessings to you and yours from the Province office, first row, Bro. Charles Johnson, Donna Tucker, Sue McKamely, Pat Stephens, Fr. George Cerniglia and Myles McCabe; second row, Joan Suda, Bro. Tony Pistone, Diane Guerra, Mary Perotti, Patti Reeg, Ann Mueller, Bro. Joe Grieshaber and Mary Ellen Garcia; third row, Bro. Ken Straubinger, Fr. Dave Paul, Fr. Joe Lackner, Sr. Mary Beth Hefti, Bro. Tom Payne, Dan Richter, Ruth Hinde, Bro. Ed Brink, Bro. Stephen Glodek, Fr. Jim Fitz and Kathy Cooper. Not shown: Bros. John Habjan, Joe Markel and Jack Ventura. Photo by Bro. Tom Redmond

DISTRICT OF MEXICO CELEBRATES FOUR PROFESSIONS

Offering a toast to friends and family at the reception, newly professed Bro. Esteban Reyes Durán, Bro. Mario Uziel Verduzco Déniz, Bro. José Jesús Ruiz Santillán and Bro. Nereo Ramírez Hernández

On Saturday, December 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, the District of Mexico had much to celebrate – the profession of four men to the Society of Mary. Professing perpetual vows was Bro. Esteban Reyes Durán from the state of Guerero. Professing first vows were Bro. José Jesús Ruiz Santillán, from the state of Guanajuato; Bro. Nereo Ramírez Hernández, of the state of San Luis Potosi; and Bro. Mario Uziel Verduzco Déniz of Pihuamo, state of Jalisco.

The Eucharist and vow ceremony were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel in the Amanecer Balvanera neighborhood where the Marianist pre-novitiate is located. Provincial Stephen Glodek received the vows; Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth celebrated the Eucharist with concelebrants Frs. Joseph Lackner, Paul Neumann and Mario Gonzalez-Simancas. District Superior Roberto Hanss presented the professed with a Marianist cross, and Fr. Mario blessed the perpetual vow ring for Bro. Esteban. Readers and cantors at Mass included Amada Reyes Durán, Sister Reina Verduzco Déniz, and the godfather of Bro. Nereo.

The reception meal was organized, prepared and served by local Lay Marianist communities. Celebration music was led by Marianist prenovices and by choirs from Lourdes and Salto Espejo, two neighborhood communities. On the evening before the profession day, Brother Esteban made a presentation in the chapel to local youth and others about his vocation and the process of discerning one’s life direction.

Heartiest congratulations to the four newly professed!

The families of the four men professing vows joined in the celebration, clockwise from top left, Bro. Esteban’s father gives him a blessing prior to the perpetual vows; Bro. José Jesús with his mother and sister; Bro. Nereo with his mother and godfather prior to vows; and Bro. Mario Uziel with his sister Reina, a Sister of Providence

PERPETUAL VOW CEREMONY CELEBRATED IN RANCHI

At the perpetual vow ceremony, front, Fr. Pragasam Thathappa, Bros. Chittibabu Gunja and Antony Nesam and Frs. David Fleming and José Ramón Sebastián de Erice; back row, priests from several local religious orders

Nearly 200 were in attendance to witness the perpetual profession of Bro. Chittibabu Gunja and Bro. Antony Nesam on Dec. 8 in Ranchi, India. Fr. Pragasam Thathappa, district superior of India, received the vows. Concelebrants included Frs. David Fleming and Fr. José Ramón Sebastián de Erice, a Spanish Marianist working at the Faustino community in Bangalore. Several diocesan priests from Sivagangai and local priests from other religious orders also participated. The Mass was followed by a meal and a cultural program presented by the aspirants, REDS (Ragpickers’ Education and Development Scheme) children and student brothers. Bro. Chittibabu is principal of St. Mary’s Multipurpose Training Institute in Bihar, India. Bro. Antony ministers with the REDS program in Ranchi. Congratulations to Bros. Chittibabu and Antony!

Clockwise from top, Bro. Chittibabu makes his vow commitment; Bros. Chittibabu and Antony with Frs. David, Pragasam T. and José; Bro. Antony signs the vow register; and Bros. Chittibabu and Antony with their celebration cake. Photos courtesy of Bro. Raj Mohan

TEN GATHER FOR CONTACT RETREAT IN NORTH CAROLINA

On the beach at the CFL Retreat Center, Marianist Contacts Chris Nieport, Hugo Bastida, and Brandon Paluch, Jessica Sherwen, Contact Tom Fox, Fr. John Thompson, Contact Cruz Rios, Ray McCracken, Bro. Charles Johnson, and Contacts Brian Myers, Reynard Nivera, Norman Capinpin and Michael Chiuri. Photos courtesy of Julius Militante

“Discernment… The Next Step” was the theme of the contact retreat held Dec. 7 to Dec. 9 at the Christian Family Living Retreat Center on N. Topsail Island in North Carolina. Ten men gathered with Fr. John Thompson, main presenter, Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocation director, Ray McCracken (NACMS) and Jessica Sherwen, Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J. The group explored discernment issues and joined in faith sharing, prayer, Eucharist and a question and answer session. Participant Michael Chiuri was appreciative of the advice he received for his future discernment. “Fr. John emphasized that any true vocation is two sided. On one side you have abundant life and on the other you have sacrifice. Whatever path we choose, God will bless us richly if we are true to him,” said Michael. A highlight of the weekend according to Michael was walking on the beach with other contacts and sharing life experiences. “The organization of the retreat was impressive. My sincere gratitude to Bro. Charles for making the retreat possible, to Fr. John, Jessica and Ray for the beautiful content and to Marilynn Shackelford and the staff at Topsail for the comfortable accommodations,” said Michael.

Clockwise from top, Bro. Charles speaks to the contacts; Fr. Richard Kuhn with Julius Militante, one of the contact retreat participants.; Jessica Sherwen with Contacts Michael Chiuri, Norman Capinpin and Julius Militante; and Contacts Tom Fox and Brandon Paluch with Jessica Sherwen and Fr. John Thompson. (Fr. Richard was assisting Lay Marianist Carol Weiss with a youth Advent retreat taking place simultaneously.)

NOVITIATE COMMUNITY VISITS WITH CLEVELAND BROTHERS

Bro. George Kemmett, far left, shows his classroom to Novices Ray Dominguez, Brandon Alana, Jeff Campbell and Nicole Trahan. Photos courtesy of Novice Brandon Alana

The novitiate community learned about the ministries served by the brothers of the St. Clair Avenue community in Cleveland during a visit Nov. 16 to Nov. 18. Accompanying the novices were Fr. Mike Lisbeth, novice director, and Sr. Laura Leming. Activities included assisting with food distribution to more than 600 families at St. Aloysius Parish and meeting with a local Lay Marianist community. Bro. George Kemmett gave a tour of St. Aloysius-St. Agatha grade school where he teaches and treated the novices to a trip to the Cleveland Art Museum and a local ice cream parlor.

LEFT: At Malley’s Ice Cream Parlor, Brandon, Nicole, Sr. Laura, Jeff, Ray, Bro. George and Bro. Paul Hoffman; RIGHT: At the Cleveland MLC meeting, front, Patrick Elliot (UD alumnus), Nicole, Jean Fitzgerald, Allison McCarthy (St. Mary’s U. alumna), Brandon, Fr. Mike, Amy Elliot (UD alumna); back, Ray, Tony Fitzgerald, Shelly (Lalanne alumna), Jeff, Sr. Laura and Bro. Paul

MESSAGES FROM THE WORLD COUNCIL MEETING

In early November, the World Council of the Marianist Family held its annual meeting at Via Latina in Rome. Topics included the Marianist World Day of Prayer, the Marianist International Volunteers, and the next edition of the Marianist Family Album. Read the Council’s Christmas message in English and Spanish. Read the Council’s report in English and Spanish.

CASA MARlA COMMUNITY SENDS HOLIDAY WISHES

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

Bro. Barney, early years

Bro. Barney, recent

Bro. Bernard Foster (Cupertino, Calif.), 88, who died Dec. 14, 2007, in Cupertino. May he rest in peace. Bro. Barney was a teacher for nearly 30 years at schools in Cleveland, Honolulu, Wailuku, San Francisco and Yokohomo, Japan. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at the chapel in the Cupertino Marianist community. Fr. Steve Tutas was the presider and Fr. Bill O’Connell was the homilist. Burial is tomorrow at Gate of Heaven cemetery in Los Altos, Calif. Bro. Barney's obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Fr. Manuel Joaquin Barbadillo (Province of Zaragoza), 78, who died Nov. 19, 2007, in Madrid, Spain. May he rest in peace. Read Fr. Manuel Joaquin’s obituary.

Bro. Pierre Bèzes (Province of France), 89, who died Nov. 29, 2007, in Issenheim (Alsace), France. May he rest in peace. Bro. Pierre’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Bro. Adriano Loro (Province of Italy), 67, who died Nov. 22, 2007, in Vicenza, Italy. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Adriano’s obituary.

Bro. Joseph Sonntag (Province of France), 93, who died Dec. 6, 2007, in St. Hippolyte, France. May he rest in peace. Bro. Joseph’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Please pray also for Kornelia Bilung, Suleman Kiro, Sr. Dolores Konersmann, CPPS, Robert Owens, Thomas Pitlyk and Ernest Raba, Sr. Read more.

COLEGIO SAN JOSÉ, SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

A view of Colegio San José at Christmas time. Photo courtesy of Fr. Ted Ley

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Bro. George Abmayr (Marcella Road, Cleveland), who is hospitalized for observation.

Fr. Robert Backherms (Mercy Siena, Dayton), who continues to undergo treatment for his pancreas.

Bro. Max Beyer (Mercy Siena, Dayton), who is hospitalized with congestive heart failure.

Bro. James Christiana (Center Marianist, Honolulu), who had surgery to remove benign tumors from his scalp.

Bro. Patrick McMahon (Riordan, San Francisco), who was hospitalized for a back infection.

Bro. David Murphy (Marcella Road, Cleveland), who is recovering from ankle surgery.

Bro. Urban Naal (West Hills, Calif.), who had bladder cancer surgery today.

Fr. Joseph Rasky (Central Catholic, San Antonio), who is recovering from knee surgery.

Fr. Thomas Schroer (Mercy Siena, Dayton), who is recovering from prostate cancer surgery.

Bro. Augustus Surin (District of India), who is hospitalized with cerebral malaria.

Fr. Daniel Triulzi (Maryland Ave., St. Louis), who underwent a cardiac catherization yesterday.

Please pray also for Laureen Drinker, Geraldine Lambert, John McQuade, John Moder, Carmen Rosa Molina and Joseph Pistone. Read more.

MARIANIST LAY FORMATION INITIATIVE VISITS CUPERTINO

MLFI group visiting the brothers of Cupertino, front, Fr. Lawrence Mann, Bro. Gene Frank, Bro. Elmer Dunsky, Maureen O’Rourke, Cristin Fong and Fr. Jack Reilly; standing, front, Fr. Bill O’Connell, Bro. Barney Foster (who died on Dec. 14), Fr. Joe Stefanelli, Bro. Vince Wayer, Fr. Jim Imhof, Marg Van Herk-Paradis, Pati Krasensky and Bro. John Samaha; standing, rear, Bro. Howard Hughes, Julie Nagasako, Bro. John Haster, Fr. Dave Schuyler, Bro. Tom Deasy and Fr. John Bolin

The Marianist Lay Formation Initiative visited the Marianist brothers at the Cupertino community in California as part of its closing retreat. The MLFI is a one-year formation program funded by the Marianist Family Council. It assists individuals in developing an increased understanding of the Marianist mission, tradition and history to spread the Marianist charism and engage others in Marianist community life. For more information on the MLFI, e-mail Pati Krasensky.

LEFT: MLFI participants, standing, Cristin Fong, Marg Van Herk-Paradis and Julie Nagasako; seated, Maureen O’Rourke and Pati Krasensky; RIGHT: Fr. Jim Imhof and Marg Van Herk-Paradis

UD STUDENTS MEET WITH JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS

Fr. John Putka, faculty advisor for the Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Dayton, accompanied a group of fraternity members to Washington for a private meeting with Justice Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Supreme Court. Fr. John assumed the position of advisor from Fr. Joe Lackner, who was part of the founding of Sigma Chi at UD.

DENTON AFFILIATES WELCOME FOUR NEW MEMBERS

Bro. Jack Ventura and Fr. Al McMenamy receive new Affiliates, Mary Jo Babcock, Sharon Kohl, Margaret Levine and Mary Ellen Young.

Four women made their commitment as members of the Denton, Texas, Marianist Lay Affiliates Dec. 8 during a Eucharist celebration at the group’s annual Advent retreat. The new Affiliates are Mary Jo Babcock, Sharon Kohl, Margaret Levine and Mary Ellen Young. Bro. Jack Ventura received the new Affiliates and was the presenter at the retreat. He spoke on “Mary… Mosaic of Theology.” Fr. Al McMenamy (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) is the spiritual advisor for the group. Congratulations to the new Affiliates!

At the Advent retreat, Bro. Jack (standing, far left) and Fr. Al (center) with the Denton, Texas, Lay Marianist Affiliates

BROTHERS MAKE SPIRIT OF SARAGOSSA RETREAT IN INDIA

Brothers hold Cana jars created during the retreat. Shown, Fr. Martin Solma and Bros. Tony Nesam, Marianus Lugun, Lester Kaehler, Chittibabu Gunja, Charles Kimeu and James Dungdung. Photo courtesy of Fr. Martin Solma

Five brothers participated in the Spirit of Saragossa Retreat from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30 at the Marianist novitiate in Ranchi, India. Three brothers were preparing for perpetual profession: Bros. Chittibabu Gunja and Antony Nesam (Dec. 8) in Bangalore, India, and Bro. Charles Kimeu (Jan. 6) in Nairobi. Two brothers were preparing for priestly ordination: Bros. Marianus Lugun and James Dungdung (Jan. 5) in Singhpur, India. The brothers were directed by Bro. Lester Kaehler and Fr. Martin Solma.

The retreat, developed through the International Center for Marianist Formation, is for those preparing for perpetual profession in the Society of Mary and the Daughters of Mary. It is centered around the vow of stability and Mary. The retreat included renewals of the sacraments of baptism and confirmation and the celebration of the sacrament of reconciliation.

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Fr. John Thompson, president of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory in Hollywood, Fla., will step down as president in June 2008 to complete his doctoral studies at the University of San Francisco. Fr. John has been C-M president since 2002 and has served for 12 years at the school in several roles, including campus minister, chaplain and theology teacher. His doctoral work will be in Catholic school leadership at USF’s Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership. Fr. John’s interest is in formation programs for lay people serving in top level leadership. “I have a deep sense of gratitude to the Provincial Council for their encouragement in this transition,” said Fr. John.

Bro. Francis Deibel (Mercy Siena, Dayton) was featured Dec. 12 on the home page of the Catholic News Service Web site. The story discusses Bro. Francis, age 99, and his love for his computer and e-mail. Read the story.

Fr. Chris Wittmann, director of campus ministry at the University of Dayton, gave the Immaculate Conception vigil homily. The Dec. 7 vigil concluded UD’s “Christmas on Campus” events. Read Fr. Chris’ homily.

Congratulations to Ed Ybarra, assistant principal at Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, who was selected as the 2007 Outstanding Leader in Catholic Education by the San Antonio Department of Catholic Schools.

The Marianist Province of the U.S. has received the “John Lancaster Spalding Award” in honor of its service to the Catholic schools of the diocese of Peoria, Ill. Bishop Spalding was the founder of the Peoria diocese. The Marianists operated the Spalding Institute, a Catholic high school in Peoria, from 1899 to 1933.

WEST PINE STAFF ENJOYS DAY OF RETREAT IN ST. LOUIS

Fr. Jim Krings (standing, right), brother of Ann Mueller, office of communications, gave a retreat Dec. 12 for the provincial office staff at the Mercy Center in St. Louis. Fr. Krings challenged the group to know when to “be a Joseph” to others and used his experience with the healthcare industry to explore the West Pine office dynamics. The day also included time for reflection and a closing Eucharist. Thank you to Fr. Krings, Ann Mueller, Sr. Mary Beth Hefti and Bro. Charles Johnson who helped organize the day.

TWO MAKE COMMITMENT AS LAY AFFILIATES IN ST. LOUIS

At the commitment ceremony, Herman Drees, Jane Werdes, Bro. Jack Ventura and Bro. Ken Jung. Photo by Nancy Davies

Congratulations to Herman Drees and Jane Werdes, who were received as Marianist Lay Affiliates on Dec. 9 during a Eucharist at the Chaminade College Preparatory chapel in St. Louis. Fr. Oscar Vasquez was the celebrant. Bro. Jack Ventura, Office of Religious Life, received the new Affiliates and was the homilist. Bro. Ken Jung represented the Waldron community, which sponsored Herman and Jane. Following Mass, approximately 40 Affiliates, friends and brothers attended the annual Affiliate Christmas party at Chaminade. Thanks to Jim and Carol Craddock, along with Bro. Ken, who prepared the delicious dinner.

WORK BEGINS ON NEW SCHOLASTICATE IN MEXICO

A house that was originally being constructed for diocesan priests in Puebla, Mexico, has been purchased by the Marianists to serve as a new scholasticate. An increase in the numbers of men in formation in Mexico facilitated the purchase. The new facility, expected to be completed in Spring 2008, will include 18 beds, a chapel and community rooms. Bro. Ed Longbottom is overseeing the project. Photo courtesy of Fr. Joe Lackner

SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT NACMS

A Merry Christmas from the staff of the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS), which has offices in Dayton and Philadelphia; front, Marie Wyman (Philadelphia), Janine Scott, Joyce Daniel, Bro. Larry Cada, Ben Dougherty, Teresa Trimboli and Sr. Marie Abmayr, FMI; back, Danny Kallenberg, Dan Jordan, Patti Gehred, Pati Krasensky (Philadelphia), Carol Ramey (director), Joanne Beirise, Ray McCracken (Philadelphia) and Dorothy Keyes

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . CHAMINADE JULIENNE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in Dayton recently completed two service initiatives. Over 150 CJ students and staff volunteered at 15 local sites as part of the “Join Hands Miami Valley” project, which is part of a national volunteering campaign. The school’s “Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week” focused on educating students to work for justice. Several students volunteered at a local food bank and YWCA daycare center. Others gave up their lunchtime to pack sack lunches for the St. Vincent Hotel. LEFT: CJ students with hundreds of pounds of food collected for donation to local food banks; RIGHT: CJ students pack lunches at the St. Vincent Hotel as part of the school’s “Fast Day.” Photos courtesy of Tina Wagoner, CJ communications CCHS students purchase food to distribute to area food banks CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in San Antonio collected over $1,200 for its Thanksgiving food drive. Holy Rosary and St. Mary Magdelene Parishes and the St. Mary’s University Center for Legal and Social Justice were among the food distribution sites that received items from the collection. NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL in Fort Worth is proud of two recent honors: The school’s Engineering Club swept the Winston Science Competition in the Hovercraft Division, taking four first place trophies in each of the challenges; and Nolan’s marching band was named state marching champ for the fourth year in a row at the 2007 marching band competition for the Texas Private School Music Educators Association. The band has won this title for seven of the last eight years. LEFT: Nolan Catholic’s winning Engineering Club team: Michael McCarter, Juan Luna, Sam Eng and Dr. Robert Scheer, club moderator; RIGHT: Nolan Catholic’s award-winning marching band ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY students, faculty, staff and alumni collected more than 1,000 toys, plus food and clothing for area needy as part of its “Marianist Miracle on 36th Street Week.”

WESSELKAMPER IS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AT ST. MARY’S

Chaminade University of Honolulu (CUH) President Sue Wesselkamper (left) was the guest speaker during the fall commencement exercises on Dec. 15 at St. Mary's University (St. Mary’s). Before the ceremony, Sue shared a moment with former CUH faculty member and alumnus Bro. Dennis Bautista (center), assistant professor of English-Communications at St. Mary’s and Charles Cotrell, president of St. Mary’s. Photo courtesy of Bro. Dennis Bautista

GOOD TO KNOW     Dec. 25 The Nativity of the Lord Dec. 27 Feast of John, Apostle and Evangelist Jan. 1 Octave of Christmas MORE OUT AND ABOUT. Read the upcoming travel schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St. Louis. PROVINCIAL OFFICE CLOSED. The Provincial office will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. FAMILYONLINE. The next issue of FamilyOnline will be Jan. 8, 2008. PERSONNEL 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. DEADLINE FOR SABBATICALS IS JANUARY 1, 2008 Brothers who would like to apply for a sabbatical beginning August 2008 or later should apply by Jan. 1, 2008. There are two types of sabbaticals: (1) those for spiritual renewal and development (apply to Fr. George Cerniglia) and (2) those for development of professional and ministerial skills or to prepare for a new ministry (apply to Bro. Ed Brink). Read the full information about sabbaticals, including the information needed for application.

MEETING OF NORTH EAST ASIAN COUNCIL OF THE FAMILY OF MARY

Bro. John Ko from the Region of Korea reports that the second meeting of the North East Asian Council of the Family of Mary was held in Tokyo at the end of November. Council members from all branches attended the meeting. Shown, Bro. John (standing, center), Fr. Kazuo Louis-Ibaragi Shimizu, regional superior of the Region of Japan (standing, fifth from right), Fr. Dominic Park (standing, second from right), Bro. Matthew Woo (standing, far right), Bro. Pierre Yasuyuki Taue, Region of Japan (seated, fourth from left) and Fr. Pascal Lee, regional superior of the Region of Korea (seated, second from right)

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Sr. Leanne Jablonski, director of the Marianist Environmental Education Center in Dayton, invites all Marianists to a “Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration & Prayers for World Peace” Dec. 21 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. in the Marianist Center Family Room at Mount St. John. RSVP by Dec. 19 to 937.429.3582 or meec@udayton.edu.

Fr. Richard Wosman (Woodlawn, San Antonio) invites all brothers in San Antonio to gather at the Marianist Residence to celebrate Christmas on Dec. 27. Eucharist at 4 p.m., followed by a social and dinner.

OLN COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE MILESTONES

Faculty and staff of Our Lady of Nazareth Primary School in Nairobi gathered recently for an appreciation lunch. The school is in its 11th year of operation and placed 67 out of 192 in primary schools in the province on the national exams. OLN serves one of the worst slum areas in the world. Photo courtesy of Fr. Martin Solma

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

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

INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATED RURAL DEVELOPMENT. Read the latest issue of the IIRD newsletter. Help the people of Bangladesh recover from recent natural disasters. Read more.

COMMON BOND. Read the Winter 2007 issue of the Common Bond Newsletter, a newsletter for former Marianist religious.

GALLERY SAINT JOHN. Read the November issue of Gallery News, a newsletter from Gallery Saint John at Mount Saint John in Dayton.

JUST ONE MORE...

Bro. Bob Wade and Maureen O’Rourke, coordinator of Marianist Activities and Scholarship at the University of Dayton, at the Marianist Care Center in Cupertino

JUST (ANOTHER) ONE MORE…

Fr. Ralph Siefert gives a warm greeting to the newest member of the Marybrook community in St. Louis. Photo courtesy of Bro. Brian Zampier

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