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TWO MARIANISTS TO BE ORDAINED IN ST. LOUIS IN AUGUST

Patrick McDaid

Richard Villa

On August 23, 2008, the Marianist Province of the U.S. will celebrate the ordinations of Patrick Thomas McDaid and Richard Charles Villa at Our Lady of the Pillar Parish in St. Louis. Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth, will preside. Pat and Rich are seminarians at the International Marianist Seminary in Rome.

Pat, 36, is from Adrian, Mich. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in education from the University of Dayton. Pat professed first vows in 1996 and perpetual vows in 2000. Prior to his seminary studies, he ministered as a secondary school teacher in Dayton and Cleveland.

Rich, 60, was born in San Antonio. He has a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in theology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio and a master’s degree in administration from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Rich professed first vows in 1969 and perpetual vows in 1977. Prior to his seminary studies, he was assistant dean of student life at the University of Dallas.

Our prayers for Pat and Rich!

BRO. BRIAN HALDERMAN TO PROFESS PERPETUAL VOWS

Bro. Brian Halderman will profess perpetual vows in the Society of Mary on Oct. 4, 2008, in Cincinnati. Bro. Brian, 31, hails from Covington, Ky. He met the Marianists while earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton. In 2004, Brian professed first vows. He has a master’s degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis and spent the past year working at the Instituto Chaminade Marianistas in Callao, Peru. Brian will join the Casa Maria community in San Antonio. In the fall, he will begin a new job at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio in the university ministry department, focusing on social justice programming and the promotion of Catholic Social Teaching. Our best wishes to Bro. Brian!

NOVICE NICOLE TRAHAN PROFESSES FIRST VOWS IN TEXAS

Nicole Trahan (left) receives a cross and Rule of Life from Provincial Evangeline Escobar. Fr. Oscar Vasquez presided at the vow ceremony. Photos courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver

Novice Nicole Trahan, 33, a native of Orange, Texas, professed first vows as a Marianist sister in the Daughters of Mary Immaculate on June 21 in San Antonio. Approximately 200 people attended the Eucharist at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Fr. Oscar Vasquez was the main celebrant and Fr. John Thompson was the homilist. Provincial Evangeline Escobar received the vows. Sr. Nicole is the daughter of Norris and the late Mary Trahan. Reflecting on her calling, Nicole said she could never find a reason not to become a religious. “The more I learned about spirituality, the more connected I felt to it,” she said. “It was as if everything I had always believed about God and the Church finally had a name … Marianist.” Nicole spent her novitiate in Dayton volunteering part time with the Diocese of Cincinnati Catholic Social Action Office, assisting with Lay Marianist formation at the University of Dayton, and serving as a regional coordinator for Marianist LIFE. Her new ministry begins in the fall, when she will serve as campus minister for residence life and faith education at the University of Dayton. Our prayers and best wishes to Nicole!

At the first profession celebration, clockwise from top, Novice Brandon Alana; Frs. George Cerniglia and John Thompson; Sr. Gretchen Trautman and Sr. Nicole; and Bro. Tobias Ferrer with Sr. Evangeline Escobar

TEMPORARY PROFESSED GATHER IN SAN ANTONIO

At the gathering, front, Bros. Andy Kosmowski and Luis Gamboa, Fr. Gene Contadino, and Bros. Dennis Bautista and Tom Farnsworth; back, Bro. Armando Añeses, Fr. Oscar Vasquez, Bro. Roberto Rivera, Fr. George Cerniglia and Bros. Bob Jones and Tobias Ferrer. Photo courtesy of Fr. Tim Dwyer

Eight temporary professed Marianists participated in a Stella Maris program organized by Fr. Oscar Vasquez, director of temporary professed, June 17 to June 21 in San Antonio. Stella Maris is an international formation program for temporary professed religious. Fr. Gene Contadino served as facilitator for the program, which also was attended by Fr. George Cerniglia, assistant for religious life, and Fr. Tim Dwyer, local aspirancy coordinator.

CFL CENTER IN N. CAROLINA TO BE SOLD; MINISTRY CONTINUES

Due to financial issues, the buildings of the Christian Family Living Center on North Topsail Beach, N.C. – which have housed Marianist Family Ministries, Inc. since 1978 – are being sold. The ministry, however, will continue. “We are excited about continuing the retreat ministry in a new way, sharing the Marianist charism through spirituality, hospitality and community,” said Tina Bauman, chair of the board of directors of MFM, Inc. The board is working on a business plan and a ministry plan to continue the ministry in a new location.

“The ministerial and pastoral needs of the people of God are always changing,” said Bro. Jack Ventura, Province representative to the board. “While the closing of the Center can be seen as an ending, I am excited to see the bold steps taken by the board to respond to the emerging needs of the Church. This change will ensure another 30 years of vibrant family Christian ministry.”

The Center, which was patterned after the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J., ministered to families in the Marianist tradition. The Marianists’ former New York Province supported the creation of the ministry. The decision to sell the buildings was due to several factors: a decline in attendance, a smaller volunteer base, and aging buildings that have been damaged by the environment and a major fire in 2003. The Center will close Sept. 15, 2008.

Read a letter from Tina Bauman to the friends and supporters of the CFL. For information about final retreats and activities at the Christian Family Living Center, see the current issue of High Tidings in the “Newsletter Central” section below.

BROTHERS ENJOY BEAUTY OF ST. EDMUND’S AT RETREAT

From June 8 to June 14, 25 brothers gathered at the St. Edmund’s Retreat House on Enders Island in Mystic, Conn., for a Province-sponsored retreat led by Fr. Tom Schroer. The retreat theme was ”Spirituality & the Autobiography.“ Shown, front, Tom Thompson, Eugène Adingra (Ivory Coast), Roland Bunda, Charles Wanda, Don Neff, Tim Dwyer, Bob Wiethorn, Rich Schrader, José Degorio, José Ramirez; back row, Jim Dods, Tom Schroer, François Rossier, Jim Vorndran, Jerry Sullivan, Cris Janson, Chas Lohrenz, Paul Novosal, Bernie Ploeger, Jim Moran and Rudy Vela

LEFT: Bro. Don Neff journals by the water; RIGHT: the grounds at St. Edmund’s. Photos courtesy of Fr. Rudy Vela and Bro. José Degorio

LEARN ONLINE THIS SUMMER … SIGN UP TODAY!

The NACMS Virtual Learning Community is offering three online courses this summer: Marianist Studies: Social Justice (July 13-Aug. 16); Marianist Studies: Education (July 13–Aug. 16)—Note: this course is for Marianist educators; and NEW! Marianist Studies: Community (Aug. 31-Oct. 4). Find out more or contact Patti Gehred, coordinator, for more information.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA MARIANISTS CELEBRATE JUBILEES

At the jubilee celebration, Bros. Dick Olsen, Gene Frank and John Haster, Fr. George Cerniglia, who presided at the Mass, Bro. Jim Dods, Fr. Jack Russi, Bro. Tom Oles and Fr. Lawrence Mann (seated). Photos courtesy of Bro. Jim Leahy

On June 7, nine Marianists were honored with a jubilee celebration in San Francisco at Archbishop Riordan High School. Bro. Charles Ehrenfeld and Fr. Lawrence Mann were recognized for 75 years of religious life. Celebrating 60th anniversaries were Bros. Howard Hughes and Robert Wade; 50th anniversaries, Bros. Gene Frank, John Haster and Dick Olsen and Fr. Jack Russi; and 25th anniversary, Bro. Tom Oles. Approximately 270 Marianists, family and friends attended. Fr. George Cerniglia was the presider and homilist for the Mass. An outdoor reception and dinner in Chaminade Hall on campus followed. Congratulations to the jubilarians!

At the jubilee reception, clockwise from top, Fr. Lawrence Mann; Fr. Jack Russi; Fr. Dave Schuyler and Bro. Ed Brink and Bros. Jim Dods and Gene Frank

FRS. CERNIGLIA, KUHN HONORED ON GOLDEN JUBILEE

Frs. George Cerniglia and Richard Kuhn at their jubilee Eucharist

More than 100 family members, friends and Marianists helped Frs. George Cerniglia and Richard Kuhn celebrate their golden jubilee on Saturday, June 14, in Baltimore. Fr. George is celebrating 50 years as a Marianist; Fr. Richard is celebrating 50 years as a Marianist priest. A morning Eucharist at St. Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Md., was celebrated by Fr. Paul Landolfi; Provincial Stephen Glodek gave the homily. A reception and luncheon followed Mass, with Bro. Charles Johnson acting as master of ceremonies. Our congratulations to Frs. George and Rich!

LEFT: Fr. Richard is congratulated by Bro. Stephen; RIGHT: Bro. Frank O’Donnell speaks at the reception

CHAMINADE-MADONNA BIDS FAREWELL TO FR. JOHN

Fr. John Thompson receives a check from Maureen O’Neill, director of alumni and development, for the scholarship fund at Chaminade-Madonna established in his name.

The board of trustees of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory in Hollywood, Fla., hosted a reception May 30 to honor outgoing school president Fr. John Thompson. More than 150 people attended the celebration. As a tribute to Fr. John, a scholarship fund was established in his name to provide tuition assistance for deserving students at C-M. “I am thankful to the brothers who have been part of my journey here at Chaminade-Madonna for the past 12 years and for their support and encouragement along the way,” he said. Fr. John has relocated to San Francisco and is enrolled in a doctoral program at the University of San Francisco. Our best wishes to Fr. John!

BRO. JOE CELEBRATES JUBILEE; HONORED BY SCOUTS

Bro. Joe Scheible with Boy Scout executives from the Greater Cleveland Council, Paula Puchajda and Kenn Miller. He is wearing the Bronze Pelican Award.

On June 8, Bro. Joe Scheible celebrated 60 years of religious life at St. Clarence Church in Cleveland with the Marcella Road and St. Aloysius communities and his family and friends. Fr. Bill Behringer was the celebrant, Fr. Joe Tedesco the homilist and Frs. George Abmayr and Tedesco concelebrated. The music was provided by Bros. Bob Dzubinski, Stan Zubek and Bro. Joe’s nephew, Bill Scheible. The Cleveland Area Council Boy Scouts surprised Bro. Joe with the “Bronze Pelican Award,” awarded to adults who have made an outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in Boy Scouts. This award honors the years of service Bro. Joe gave to Scouting in the U.S. and in Japan. A reception followed the Mass. Congratulations to Bro. Joe!

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

Fr. John, early years

Fr. John, recent

Fr. John Bolin (Cupertino, Calif.), 82, who died June 15, 2008. May he rest in peace. Fr. John was a teacher and mentor of novices, scholastics and seminarians. He was head of the Office of Religious Life and provincial of the former Province of the Pacific. Fr. John also served as vicar general for the Diocese of Honolulu and was closely associated with Chaminade University of Honolulu as a professor, vice president of academic affairs, chancellor and rector. A memorial Mass was celebrated June 22 at the Mystical Rose Oratory on the campus of Chaminade University of Honolulu. A funeral Mass was celebrated June 24 at the Marianist community in Cupertino, Calif. The presider was Fr. George Cerniglia and the homilist was Fr. Steve Tutas. Read Fr. Steve’s reflections. Burial was June 25 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Los Altos, Calif. Read Fr. John’s obituary and an article about Fr. John from the Hawai’i Catholic Herald.

Read reflections from Fr. Steve Tutas on Bro. Joe Wasielewski, who died on May 31, 2008.

Please pray also for Matthew Cooke, Ruth Diamond, William Dugoni, Thelma Hoenigman, Joan Homan, Dr. Joan Hrubetz, Janet Krumm, Walter Lunny and William Morris. Read more.

CRAB APPLE BLOSSOMS, MOUNT ST. JOHN, DAYTON

Photo courtesy of Bro. John Lemker

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Bro. Bill McCall (Cupertino, Calif.)

Fr. Jim Mueller (West Hills, Calif.)

Fr. Jack Rielly (Cupertino, Calif.)

Fr. Kip Stander (Casa Maria, San Antonio)

Please pray also for Teresa Braier, John Brossart, Jr., Lynn Conlon, Yvonne George, Ann Slay and Grace Susino. Read more.

YOUNG ADULTS “GOOGLE FOR GOD” AT CAPE MAY RETREAT

A.J. Wagner, president of MLNNA, and Joan McGuinness Wagner, director of Marianist strategies at the University of Dayton (front, center), assisted a group of young adults in their search for God in their lives at a retreat June 13-June 15 at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J. Also shown, Jessica Sherwen, Cape May program director (first row, second from left) and Fr. Ted Cassidy (second row, second from right). Photo courtesy of Anthony Fucci

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Congratulations to Fr. Chris Conlon (Chambers Street, Dayton), who is part of the writing team for “Living Liturgy 2009,” a resource for those who work on Sunday liturgies and solemnities. The annual publication is used by approximately 16,000 people across the U.S. Fr. Chris brings over 40 years of homily experience to the team. Read more about the book.

The seminary department of the National Catholic Educational Association has published a booklet entitled “In Fulfillment of Their Mission: The Duties and Tasks of a Roman Catholic Priest.” The booklet is a profile of what a successful priest needs to know and be able to do. Bro. Bernard Stratman (Washington, D.C.) is executive editor of the seminary department. Read an article about the booklet. Order the booklet.

Congratulations to Fr. John Putka (Alumni Hall, Dayton), who participated in the Current Strategies Forum June 17-18 at the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. Fr. John was among the professors and others selected by the Navy to attend the annual event for naval officers.

Fr. John with General James T. Conway, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps., and Rear Admiral Jacob L. Shuford, president of the Naval War College

Fr. Larry Doersching, newly-appointed president of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory in Hollywood, Fla., was featured in a June 10 article in the Florida Catholic. Read the story.

Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocation director, was quoted in a June 13 story about vocations in The Catholic Telegraph. Read the story. Bro. Charles also was interviewed by the National Religious Vocations Conference.

Bro. John Samaha (Cupertino, Calif.) has recently published several articles. Read “Immaculate Mary and Bernadette Soubirous,” “What Should We Know About Angels?” and “Why Celebrate Holy Days?”

Bro. Mel Meyer (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) was featured in a June 10 article in the Tennessean newspaper. The story discusses Bro. Mel’s half century of creating art. Read the story. All members of the Marianist Family are welcome to join in an opening reception honoring Bro. Mel Meyer Aug. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Marianist Galleries in Kirkwood, Mo. Bro. Mel is celebrating his 80th birthday, 60 years of religious life and 40 years at the Marianist Galleries with a retrospective exhibit at the gallery. View invitation.

Bro. Mel in 1957. Photo courtesy of The Arts Company

The Marianist Environmental Education Center in Dayton is mentioned in a Catholic News Service article about a Sierra Club book that recognizes Catholics doing their part to help the environment. Read the article.

Prairie wildflower demonstration area at MEEC. Photo by Bro. John Lemker

MARIANIST LIFE - UPCOMING FAMILY GATHERINGS José Matos, Jenny Williamson and Fr. D’Cruz Nicholas at the Marianist Family Gathering at Bergamo Center in Dayton in July 2007 All Marianist religious and lay people are invited to attend three prayer services and social gatherings in July, including: Los Gatos, Calif. - Sat., July 5, Presentation Center at 6:45 p.m., RSVP requested Dayton, Ohio - Sat., July 12, Bergamo Center at 7 p.m. Ingram, Texas - Sat., July 26, TECABOCA at 6:30 p.m. Find out more.

ICMF OFFERS NEWSLETTER ON FORMATION PROGRAMS

Bro. Tom Giardino, executive director of the International Center for Marianist Formation, announces the availability of a new “E-Bulletin” to provide members of the Marianist Family with information about ongoing formation resources for Marianists. The Bulletin will be distributed periodically via e-mail and will contain information about ICMF activities and programs and links to Web resources. To receive the bulletin, contact the ICMF office. Please include your e-mail address.

July 6-12 Province retreat, MRCC, Eureka, Mo. July 11 Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot July 13-19 Province retreat, Vallambrosa Center, Menlo Park, Calif. MORE GOOD TO KNOW OFFICE CLOSED. The Provincial Office will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day. 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." BLOGS. Read the latest from our Marianist bloggers. Bro. Eugene Frank (Cupertino, Calif.), Marianist Resources Fr. Bert Buby (Stonemill-Kiefaber, Dayton), Scriptural Reflections JULY FEAST DAYS. Fr. George Cerniglia, assistant for religious life, writes about important feast days in July. Read Fr. George's letter and read the list of July feast days.

ADD YOUR EVENT TO THE PROVINCE CALENDAR ... If you have a meeting date or event you would like posted on the Province calendar, please contact Pat Stephens.

MAKING THEIR WAY TO WORLD YOUTH DAY IN AUSTRALIA

ABOVE: Emmanuel Catholic Church in Dayton held a fundraiser for parish members attending World Youth Day in Sydney. Fr. Lee Sciarrotta is the church’s pastor; LEFT: University of Dayton student Meryl Makielski also is making the trip to World Youth Day

FROM THE SCHOOLS COLEGIO SAN JOSÉ students participated in a “Mission at the Mountains of Puerto Rico” experience May 30 to June 13. As part of the preparation for their missionary work, the students attended a workshop at the Marianist facilities in the mountains. Working in conjunction with Our Lady of the Divine Providence parish, the students visited 312 families in Villalba, Orocovis and Ciales. CSJ students doing missionary work in the mountains of Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy of Marilú Vicens UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON is bracing for its best enrollment year in the school’s history, with 100 more students than projected in this fall’s entering class. UD has seen a record 11,578 applications and offered spots on its wait list to more than 800 students. Read more. ST. ANTHONY JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL IN WAILUKU, MAUI. Fr. Jim Orsini, president of St. Anthony, was interviewed in the May 2 issue of the Hawai’i Catholic Herald. Read the interview.

CHAMINADE HIGH SCHOOL GRADS MEET IN SANTA CRUZ

At the Chaminade High School luncheon, left, Frs. Jack Rielly and Steve Tutas; right, Bro. Bob Juenemann (right) with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oliver

Graduates of the former Chaminade High School in Santz Cruz, Calif., gathered for a luncheon at the Chaminade Conference Center in Santz Cruz, the original site of the Marianist high school, which operated from 1930 to 1940. Marianists in attendance included Frs. Jack Rielly and Steve Tutas, as well as Bros. Bob Juenemann and Joe Aspell. To see how the conference center remodeled the original Chaminade High School building, click here and go to “accommodations.”

THE CLASSIFIEDS

NACMS INTERN. The North American Center for Marianist Studies is accepting applications for its internship program. The intern will work at The Marianist Center in Philadelphia. The position is open to lay Marianists and vowed religious. Applicants should be available to work 40 hours a week. Some evening and weekend work is probable. Compensation includes salary and benefits. Deadline to apply for the internship is Thursday, July 3. Find out more.

IN GOD WE TRUST …

As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, Bro. John Samaha reminds us that our nation’s capital is filled with religious symbolism. For example, did you know that Bible verses are etched in stone all over the federal buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C.? Read more observations from Bro. John.

OOPS …

In our June 10 issue we incorrectly stated that Fr. Tom Stanley translated Fr. Emil Neubert’s book on “Mary’s Apostolic Mission.” Fr. Joe Stefanelli was the translator of this book. Our apologies!

BLOOMING IN WEST HILLS, CALIFORNIA

Lilies of the Nile by Bro. Jim Wisecaver

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

CFL. Read the June 2008 issue of High Tidings, the newsletter of the Christian Family Living Retreat Center in Topsail, N.C.

CUPERTINO. Read the June 2008 report from Fr. Steve Tutas.

MLNNA. Read the June 2008 issue of MLNNA E-News, the newsletter of the Marianist Lay Network of North America. Read a reflection by A. J. Wagner, president of MLNNA, on “Sun, Sand and God.”

JUST ONE MORE...

Hangin’ with Mr. Redlegs

Bro. Marianus Bilung (India) and Fr. Eugene Adingra (Ivory Coast) enjoying the great American pastime in Cincinnati, with the Reds mascot, “Mr. Redlegs.” Bro. Marianus is studying counseling at the University of Dayton. Fr. Eugene is studying at UD’s International Marian Research Institute (IMRI). Both live at the Stonemill/Kiefaber community in Dayton. Photo courtesy of Bro. Sean Downing

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