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SULLIVAN FAMILY LIBRARY DEDICATED AT CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY

At the library dedication, Bro. Jerry Bommer, rector of the university; Kitty Wo, whose family made a substantial donation for the building; The Most Rev. Clarence (Larry) Silva; Dr. Sue Wesselkamper, university president; Bro. Stephen Glodek, Marianist provincial and university chancellor; and Bro. Bernie Ploeger, executive vice president and provost

On April 25, Chaminade University of Honolulu dedicated its Sullivan Family Library, the largest academic building constructed on its campus since the school’s founding in 1955. The $14.8 million, 30,000-square foot facility will function as a library and information services resource center. Students will have access to approximately 34,000 electronic books, 70,000 print books, 240 journals and 19,000 online journals. The facility also contains multimedia rooms, a 40-station computer lab and rooms for studying and meetings. “We are tremendously grateful for the support provided by Joanna Lau Sullivan and family and by the Atlantic Philanthropies in making this project possible,” said Dr. Sue Wesselkamper, president of Chaminade University. “The new Sullivan Family Library will provide members of the Chaminade community with an expanded learning environment that will alter the way knowledge is acquired on and off campus.” Funding for the library was part of the school’s successful “Transformations” overall campaign (including both capital and other forms of external support) which raised $61 million, surpassing its goal of $50 million. Special guests Most Rev. Clarence (Larry) Silva, bishop of Honolulu, and Marcia Bulosan, a protégé of Chaminade’s Kumu-in-Residence John Keola Lake, gave blessings. Hawai’i Lt. Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr. and Mayor Mufi Hannemann also attended. Read more from the Honolulu Advertiser.

At the dedication ceremonies, clockwise from top, Fr. Tim Eden, who teaches education and theology at Chaminade, and Bro. Bob Juenemann, member of Chaminade’s Board of Governors; Bro. Gary Morris, who teaches theatre and English at Chaminade, and Bro. Tom Spring, who works with service learning; Mrs. Joanna Lau Sullivan joins in a traditional “lion dance,” which was part of the entertainment at the dedication; and Bro. Glodek and Fr. Dave Schuyler, members of the Board of Regents, with Cori Ching Weston, also a Board of Regents member. The library was named for Mrs. Sullivan’s family, a major donor for the building.

WESSELKAMPER NAMED “BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR”

Photo courtesy of Tina Yuen, PBN

Congratulations to Dr. Sue Wesselkamper, president of Chaminade University of Honolulu, who has been named the Pacific Business News 2008 "Women Who Mean Business" Businesswoman of the Year. Since taking the helm of Chaminade 13 years ago, the school’s enrollment has more than doubled. Dr. Wesselkamper also has boosted the financial stability and image of the university. Read more.

MARIANIST MISSION HONORS BENEFACTORS IN ST. LOUIS

Linda Hayes (Marianist Mission) receives communion from Fr. Pat Tonry

Nearly 150 people attended a Mass of Appreciation April 13 hosted by the Marianist Mission in St. Louis. The Mass honored local patrons of the Marianist Spiritual Alliance and Marianist ministry donors. Fr. Pat Tonry, Marianist Mission spiritual director, was the presider and homilist at the Mass celebrated at Our Lady of the Pillar parish. He was assisted in the celebration by Fr. Jim Tobin, pastor of Our Lady of the Pillar, and Fr. Jim Fitz, assistant provincial. The Mass was followed by a reception in the parish hall. The event was organized by Lisa Gooding, executive director of development for the Province, and her staff.

Clockwise from top, Mary Anne Dundon and Fr. Pat Tonry; Bernard and Martha Rothmeyer and Provincial Stephen Glodek; Bill Hollein and Bro. Joe Markel; and a benefactor receives communion from Fr. Jim Fitz at the Mass of Appreciation

U.S. PROVINCE WELCOMES NEW FOUNDATION IN PHILIPPINES

Constructon site of the new novitiate in Davao City, Philippines. Inset photo, Bro. Hugh Bihl

Provincial Stephen Glodek has announced that the Province of the U.S. has agreed to take over jurisdiction of the foundation in the Philippines. The effective date is pending agreement on a memo of understanding with the General Council. The request came earlier this year from the General Council and was approved by the Provincial Chapter in early March. A consultation of all brothers in March was overwhelmingly supportive of the request. The Philippines is an established foundation consisting of four religious. Their ministry is assisting the street children of Davao City. A novitiate is under construction in Davao City and is slated to open June 1, 2008. The community will include four novices under the direction of Fr. Pablo Rambaud (Province of Madrid), who is serving as novice director. The Provincial Council was asked to send an additional senior religious to the new novitiate. Bro. Stephen announced in his April 21 message to the Province that Bro. Hugh Bihl has accepted the assignment and will arrive in August. “Hugh stands as a model for us of generosity and service,” said Bro. Stephen.

NEWS FROM VOCATIONS

Read the April 28, 2008, issue of Vocation News by Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocation director. This issue features examples of P.T.A. (Prayer, Talk, Act) from around the Province. Also, read Vision magazine’s survey results on “Trends in Catholic Religious Vocations.”

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UNDER WAY

Bro. Tom Giardino

Bro. Ray Fitz

Fr. George Cerniglia, assistant for religious life, announces that the Provincial Council has initiated a Marianist Leadership Development Program. The program was designed by Bros. Tom Giardino and Ray Fitz, who will serve as its facilitators, with help from other members of the Province. Fr. George will be the program liaison to the Provincial Council. The program’s purpose is to help participants deepen and solidify their present leadership experiences and use their leadership gifts more effectively, within a Marianist context. Participants in the initial group will be Bros. Ed Brink, Paul Hoffman, Charles Johnson and Tom Wendorf and Frs. John Thompson, Oscar Vasquez, Chris Wittmann and Richard Wosman. The program will extend over a two-year period, beginning in September 2008 and ending in June 2010. “We hope in a couple of years others in the Province will be able to benefit from this ongoing formation program,” said Fr. George. Please pray for the guidance of the Spirit for this new venture to enhance the Province mission and increase its effectiveness in ministry.

BOARD FORMATION TASK FORCE BEGINS “PHASE TWO” OF PROJECT

Members of the Board Formation Task Force, seated, Tony Fitzgerald, co-chair; Bro. John Habjan, Annette Wasno and Bro. Bill Campbell; standing, Diane Guerra, Carol Ramey, Bro. Jack Ventura, co-chair, Bro. Ed Brink, Beckie Cleveland and Fr. Jim Fitz

The Board Formation Task Force met in St. Louis April 14-15 co-chaired by Bro. Jack Ventura and Tony Fitzgerald. The task force provides assistance and resources to nurture the Marianist charism among board members and their institutions. The group is working on “phase two” of the board formation project. Phase one began in 2004 and culminated in the Conference of Marianist Boards – “Sharing the Mission” – held in Dallas in February 2007. The Dallas meeting was attended by every board’s president/CEO, board chair and “mission integration officer.”

TWELVE BEGIN LAY MARIANIST FORMATION PROCESS

Attendees included, standing, Rudy Reyes, Jr; Chiree Souza; Carol Weiss; Linda Flores-Tober; Madge Hempsey; Tina Bauman; Jeannie Pinpin; Chris Roe; Joanie Roe; center, Serina Souza; and, front, Anna Tusim, Pati Krasensky and Beth Woods. Photo courtesy of Pati Krasensky.

Twelve men and woman gathered in Dayton April 18 to April 20 to begin a one-year Lay Marianist formation process sponsored by the Marianist Family Council. The Marianist Lay Formation Initiative, directed by Pati Krasensky, was developed in 2005 to support laity in spreading the Marianist charism by building small faith communities in the Marianist tradition. Highlights of the weekend included prayer, sharing, and presentations from Bro. Tom Giardino, director of the International Center for Marianist Formation, and Patti Gehred (NACMS).

VOCATION DISCERNMENT RETREAT HELD IN CALIFORNIA

The retreatants gather for Evensong. Photos courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver

Eight men and women gathered for a discernment retreat April 11 to April 13 at the Poverello Retreat House in San Fernando, Calif. Marianists assisting with the retreat included Frs. Jim Mueller and Jim Heft, Bros. Jim Wisecaver, LeRoy Viera, Tony Pistone, Skip Matthews and Bob Jones, and Sr. Evangeline Escobar. Highlights of the weekend included presentations on Marianist life and working in a Marianist ministry, Emmaus walks and a tour of Chaminade College Preparatory in West Hills, Calif., and the San Fernando Mission.

Clockwise from top, Contact Norman Capinpin, Joe Janosik and Bro. Tony Pistone; Joe Janosik, Fr. Jim Heft and Bro. Bob Jones; Michelle Desmond, Sr. Evangeline Escobar and Bro. LeRoy Viera; and Norman with Contact Michael Chiuri

TRINITY AVENUE COMMUNITY HOSTS “LIVE-IN” EXPERIENCE

The Trinity Avenue community in Dayton hosted a “live-in” vocation discernment experience in March for four University of Dayton students. In addition to prayer, discussion and meals, the group gathered for a dominoes tournament. Shown at the table are Fr. Chris Wittmann, students Donny Rambacher, Mark Gore, Mark Motz, Novice Tom Farnsworth, Fr. François Rossier, Bro. Abraham Méwézino, student Michael Elliott, and Bro. Bob Hughes. Photo courtesy of Bro. Tom Giardino

PRAYER RESOURCES FOR CLOSE OF COMMUNITY YEAR

At the request of the Province Liturgical Commission, Frs. Chris Conlon and Mike Lisbeth and Novice Brandon Alana have developed resources for communities to mark the close of an apostolic year together. Read the prayer resources. This information also is available on the PORTAL.

BRO. AL CELEBRATES 60 YEARS AS A MARIANIST

Bro. Al Kuntemeier, second from right, celebrates his 60th jubilee as a Marianist with a special Mass in April at Nolan Catholic High School. Shown with Bro. Al are Frs. Larry Doersching, Quentin Hakenewerth and John Manahan

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

Bro. Gregorio Olmo (Province of Madrid), 84, who died April 27, 2008, in Madrid, Spain. May he rest in peace. Bro. Gregorio's obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline

Bro. Joseph Ulrich (Province of France), 94, who died April 7, 2008, in Issenheim, France. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Joseph’s obituary.

Please pray also for Sheryl Boyd Dansbury and Joseph Bennett Payne. Read more.

HANAMI PARK, TOKYO

Photo courtesy of Bro. Ed Violett

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Dear Reader,

Due to privacy issues, we will no longer list specific illnesses in our prayers for healing. Thank you for your understanding.

Sincerely,

The Editors

Bro. Jim Fitzgibbons (District of India)

Bro. Ron Luksic (Montgomery Road, Cincinnati)

Bro. Joe Mariscalco (Meyer Hall, Dayton)

Fr. Joseph Marshall (St. Mary Magdalen Parish, San Antonio)

Bro. Stanley Mathews (Mercy Siena, Dayton)

Bro. Paul Merland (Mercy Siena, Dayton)

Fr. Tom Schroer (Mercy Siena, Dayton)

Please pray also for the brother-in-law of Fr. Antony Attukaran, Adlena Bussinger, Bro. Daniel Casey, FSC, Fr. Will Dyer, WF, Frank Kopczyk, Joseph Kuntz, Robert Oles and Wayne Ortmann. Read more.

HAWAI’I ANNIVERSARY LOGO CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED

Winning logo design by Edna Bautista

Congratulations to Edna Bautista, sister of Bro. Dennis Bautista (Casa Maria, San Antonio), who submitted the winning design for the logo commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Marianists in Hawai’i. She will receive a $250 first place prize. Edna’s logo incorporated traditional Hawai’ian patterns of diamonds and triangles into its design. It is available from Bro. Dennis Schmitz for use in any communications about the 125 years of the Marianists in Hawai’i. A logo submitted by Jameson Brown, a senior at Saint Louis School in Honolulu, was chosen as the runner-up.

REDS IN RANCHI, INDIA, HOLD WORKSHOP FOR STAFF

Bro. Alex Toppo, REDS Ranchi program director (back, center, plaid shirt) and Bro. Antony Nesam (back, second from right) with the REDS staff. Photo courtesy of Bro. Antony

The Ragpickers’ Education & Development Scheme in Ranchi, India, held a staff workshop April 10 to April 12 in Gyan Deep, Ranchi. Presenters included Fr. Savari Muthu, SJ, Fr. Benjamine Lakra, SJ, Bro. Jacob, SG, Fr. Augustine Topno (diocesan priest) and Fr. D’Cruz Nicholas, novice master. Two staff members, Mrs. Gulab Tirkey and Mrs. Nirmal Tirkey, who have worked with REDS Ranchi for the past 10 years, shared their experiences.

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Bro. Phil Aaron, service learning coordinator for the University of Dayton School of Engineering, is working on a project to send six engineering students to Cameroon this summer to build a system that will bring clean water to a village and save lives. Read more.

Fr. John Leies (Marianist Residence, San Antonio) wrote a commentary on Pope Benedict for the April 11 issue of Today’s Catholic. Read the commentary.

Congratulations to Bro. Peter Pontolillo (Woodlawn, San Antonio), who attended his 42nd consecutive NCEA Convention in March, a milestone acknowledged at the Secondary Department Invitational Dinner.

Bro. Joe Barrish (Meyer Hall, Dayton) will exhibit his art May 3 to June 7 at the Springfield Art Association Liturgical and Sacred Art Exhibition in Springfield, Ill. Read more about the show.

Bro. Harold Lootens (Marianist Residence, San Antonio) gave two piano recitals in April, one at Treadaway Recital Hall at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and the other at St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis. Bro. Harold’s repertoire covers everything from Bach to the Beatles.

Sr. Leanne Jablonski, director of the Marianist Environmental Education Center in Dayton, was featured in a special Earth Day story in the University of Dayton News. Read the article.

Fr. Bernie Lee (W. Ligustrum, San Antonio) is offering a DVD presentation of “The Quest for the Historical Mary” by Sr. Elizabeth A. Johnson, Ph.D., of Fordham University. Sr. Elizabeth gave the presentation at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Please note that Sr. Elizabeth is making the DVD available to Province members and Province communities, but it is not for circulation beyond. Read the text from Sr. Elizabeth’s talk. Contact Cindy Stooksberry if your community would like a DVD.

Contact Heribertus Denny created a slideshow of his visit to the Marianist Center in Cupertino, Calif. View the slideshow.

Joan McGuinness Wagner, coordinator of Marianist Student Formation at the University of Dayton, is featured in an article about the program in UD’s Flyer News. Read the article.

AT THE FIESTA OYSTER BAKE IN SAN ANTONIO

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE: Marianist Sharing Fund. Bros. Bob Politi and Bob Jones (DeSales Crossings, Cincinnati) recently presented a Marianist Sharing Fund check to members of the Purcell Marian High School “Teens Acting for Peace” program. The program teaches high school students to be peace educators for elementary students. Bro Bob Politi (front) gives a check to the TAP students. Also shown is Bro. Bob Jones (far left). Photo courtesy of Jen Meinking Apply Now. Applications for 2009 Sharing Fund Grants are now being accepted. Apply online today.

EASTER SUNRISE IN IRELAND

Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim Kenney

GOOD TO KNOW     May 3 Jubilee celebration, St. Louis May 12 Memorial of Virgin Mary, Mother of Graces and Mediatrix MORE HAVE YOU VISITED THE FAMILY ONLINE ARCHIVE? Did you know that FamilyOnline is archived online? Just go to www.marianist.com/fol to search any issue since November 2002. Type in the word(s) you're searching for and then click on the issue(s) that appear. Once you open an issue, go to "edit" and then "find on this page." CALENDAR. If you have a meeting date or event you would like posted on the Province calendar, please contact Pat Stephens. BLOGS. Read the latest from our Marianist bloggers. Bro. Eugene Frank (Cupertino, Calif.), Marianist Resources Fr. Bert Buby (Stonemill-Kiefaber, Dayton), Scriptural Reflections MAY FEAST DAYS Fr. George Cerniglia, assistant for religious life, writes about important feast days in May. Read Fr. George's letter and read the list of May feast days.

BRO. ED VISITS ST. LAURENCE COLLEGE IN DUBLIN

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . ST. MARY'S UNIVERSITY received its largest ever allocation of money in one year from the Marianist Trust. The university was given $411,382 for the next academic year: $381,000 for undergraduate and graduate scholarships; and $30,567 for the Marianist Leadership Program, which coordinates activities for the recipients of the Marianist Trust scholarships. The Trust was established in 1973 with monies from the salaries of the Marianists working at the university and it continued receiving funds for almost 20 years from the same source. The current members of the Board of Trustees are Bros. Joe Markel, Charles Cummiskey, Fred Halwe, Terry O’Connor, Mike Sullivan and Frs. Richard Wosman and John Leies (coordinator). ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL. Myles McCabe, Province director of peace & justice, facilitated a faculty in-service at Archbishop Moeller on the topic of “Service and Justice.” Faculty members worked several hours in the community and helped renovate a house in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. Read comments from the faculty about the experience. Myles McCabe (front, left) and faculty member Mike Moroski (front, right) lead a group of faculty members including Blane Collison, principal (middle, far right), through the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON. Congratulations to Dani Kusner and Gary Motz, who are recipients of the 2008 Maureen E. O’Rourke Marianist Student Award. Initiated by the Rector’s Council, the award acknowledges seniors who exemplify the Marianist charism on campus. Dani Kusner, Maureen O’Rourke and Gary Motz UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON IN THE NEWS. Dan Curran, president of the University of Dayton, was one of 400 Catholic school leaders who met with Pope Benedict during his U.S. visit. Read Dan’s account of the visit and his quotes from the April 17 issue of the Dayton Daily News. Dan Curran also was interviewed by The Hindu, one of India’s largest newspapers, regarding UD’s work to integrate international and cultural awareness into the curriculum. Read more. Dan Curran ST. JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL received a commendation from New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin for the school’s assistance in the Hurricane Katrina clean up. St. John Vianney students have volunteered in New Orleans over spring break for the last two years. Read more. New Orleans resident and Vianney alum. Jim Lamping and Vianney student Todd Schloessman receive the Mayor’s commendation. Jim and his wife Debby hosted the students for dinner and discussion on the devastation. CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREPARATORY.  “We were put on this earth to protect, support and help each other along life’s journeys. Service is when humanity comes together as God intended to make sure these needs are filled." A quote by CCP student Brandon Carter, who was recently awarded the Archbishop John L. May Service Award by the St. Louis Archdiocese Catholic Education Office. Brandon on a mission trip to Mexico last year. Photo courtesy of the St. Louis Review NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL celebrated Earth Day April 22 by planting a tree on campus. The tree was donated by Nolan Catholic alum Matt George. Ecology students planted it during a morning ceremony. Nolan Catholic ecology students with Fr. Larry Doersching, school president (third from right), Matt George (far right) and Dr. Joe Kuban, who heads the ecology effort at Nolan Catholic (seated) NOLAN CATHOLIC PLAYWRIGHTS WIN COMPETITIONS. Senior Lindsay Miller won the Texas Thespian Playwriting Contest and was named a semifinalist in the National Thespian Festival Playwriting Competition for her one-act play “Chartreuse.” The play is one of four that will be published in Dramatics Magazine. Sophomore Tim Jabloski’s one-act play “Coffee Talk” won the Ft. Worth Playwriting Contest and was performed as a stage reading at the Ft. Worth’s Circle Theatre.

BRO. JACK BRINGS AFRICA TO CHAMINADE JULIENNE

Bro. Jack with CJ students who are modeling some of the African attire he brought to the school.

Bro. Jack Somerville (novitiate, Dayton) gave a presentation on African culture April 17 to students in Jim Brooks’ literature class at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School in Dayton. The class recently read “Things Fall Apart” by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe. Bro. Jack came with several props, photos from his time in Zambia and interesting facts. For example, did you know Africa has 61 different countries/territories; 410 different tribes; and 2,000 estimated languages? Read more facts about Africa from Bro. Jack.

A KOREAN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TO REMEMBER

ABOVE: Bro. Dennis Schmitz (center) was honored by the Korean Marianists on the occasion of his 60th birthday (about one month early). Bro. Dennis is in Korea as a translator for Superior General Manuel Cortés (seated to the right of Bro. Dennis) and Bro. Ed Violett (next to Fr. Cortés), who are visiting the Region. The birthday celebration included a Eucharist and many Korean traditions, including the Marianist Sisters bowing to their “elder.” Happy Birthday Bro. Dennis! Photo courtesy of Bro. Dennis

THE CLASSIFIEDS

MOUNT ST. JOHN. Bro. Jack Somerville is seeking a full-time grounds/maintenance person for the Mount Saint John Facilities grounds crew in Dayton. The position includes benefits. Apply at the Bergamo Center main desk or contact Bro. Jack. Read the job qualifications.

LONG ISLAND LAY MARIANISTS PRESENT FAMILY RETREAT

On April 12, Lay Marianists from Long Island, N.Y., presented a family retreat at St. Francis parish in Wantagh, N.Y. The group has been involved with family retreats at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J., and wanted to share the experience. Shown are LeeAnn Mucci, Bill Peo, Sue Peo, Jen Lyon, Jane Rodier, Brendan Peo, Wally Rodier, “Mr. W,” Margie Foley and Bob Foley. Photo courtesy of Pati Krasensky

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

MLNNA. Read the April 2008 issue of MLNNA E-News, the newsletter of the Marianist Lay Network of North America. Read a reflection by MLNNA President A. J. Wagner on new community commitments.

CFL. Read the May 2008 High Tidings, the newsletter of the Christian Family Living Center on Topsail Island, N.C.

CUPERTINO. Read the May 2008 newsletter from Fr. Steve Tutas.

JUST ONE MORE...

Bro. Dennis Schmitz, Fr. Manuel Cortés and Bro. Ed Violett in a tea room at a temple in Mokpo, Korea. Bro. John Ko took them on a tour of Buddhist temples in the area. Photo courtesy of Bro. Dennis

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