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NOVICES MAKE FIRST PROFESSION IN RANCHI, INDIA

Frs. Pragasam T. (second from left), Ignase Arulappen (third from right) and Marianus Lugun (far right) with the novices

Three novices professed first vows in the Society of Mary on April 30 at the Nirmal Deep novitiate in Ranchi, India. The new brothers are Pratap Guria, Arockiyasamy P. Prince and Anthony S. Santhosh. Fr. Ignase Arulappen (novice director) was the main celebrant at the Eucharist. Bro. Prakash Kujur (assistant district superior) gave the homily and presented the Rule of Life and Fr. Pragasam T. (district superior) received the vows. Marianist brothers, sisters and lay Marianist community members attended the celebration. Congratulations to all!

FIRST VOW CEREMONY TO BE CELEBRATED IN DAYTON

Novice Ray Dominguez (far left) and Novice Brandon Alana (far right) with Fr. Mike Lisbeth, novice director (center, left) and Bro. Mike O’Grady, assistant novice director

On May 23, Novices Rayler Dominguez and Brandon Alana Maugaotega will profess first vows in the Society of Mary. The Eucharistic celebration will be at 4 p.m. at Queen of Apostles Chapel at Mount Saint John in Dayton. Assistant Provincial Fr. Jim Fitz will preside at the Eucharist. Receiving the vows will be Provincial Stephen Glodek. Fr. Mike Lisbeth will give the homily. A reception will follow at Bergamo Center.

Ray, 31, was born in Los Angeles and has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and English and a minor in Spanish literature from St. John’s Seminary College in Camarillo, Calif. He taught and was religion department chair at Chaminade College Preparatory in West Hills, Calif. Ray also served as the national director of faith formation for the Foundation of Prevention and Rescue, which assists families with gang, drug and alcohol issues. Earlier this year, Ray was a member of the Marianist community at Rockaway Park, N.Y., serving both as a guidance counselor at St. John’s Residence for Boys and with Marianist International, an NGO to the United Nations.

Brandon, 26, was born in Honolulu and has a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Chaminade University of Honolulu. He was employed as a campus minister for retreats at Chaminade University. As an aspirant, he served in university ministry at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. As a first year novice, he ministered in the Office of the Rector assisting with the formation of students interested in becoming lay Marianists. Earlier this year, Brandon served with the Marianist community in Cape May Point, N.J., at the Marianist Family Retreat Center. Our best wishes to Ray and Brandon!

MCGRATH NAMED DIR. OF ASSOC. OF MARIANIST UNIVERSITIES

Dr. Charles Cotrell, Ph.D., president of St. Mary’s University and chairperson of the Association of Marianist Universities (AMU) announced that Fr. John A. McGrath, S.M., Ph.D. will become the new executive director of the association starting on Jan. 1, 2010. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone with Fr. Jack’s academic background and leadership experience within the Society of Mary to take on the leadership of the Association at this time,” commented Dr. Cotrell. Fr. Jack served in various leadership positions within the Society of Mary, including as provincial of the New York Province from 1977 to 1985, and has been a member of the Religious Studies Department at the University of Dayton since 1987. He has the doctorandus degree in systematic theology from the Catholic University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands, and a doctoral degree in historical theology from University of St. Michael’s College, Toronto. Father Jack stated, "I am very glad to have this special opportunity to help deepen our commitment to the Catholic and Marianist mission of the universities and to assist at their greater collaboration." He will replace Bro. Ray Fitz, the first executive director of the AMU, who will continue full time as the Fr. Ferree Professor of Social Justice at the University of Dayton.

OHIO HIGH SCHOOLS HONOR THEIR MARIANIST HERITAGE

Opening procession for the Marianist Heritage Celebration for Cincinnati-Dayton area high schools. Photos courtesy of Bro. Bob Jones

On April 23, Purcell Marian High School in Cincinnati hosted the Third Annual Marianist Heritage Celebration for the Cincinnati-Dayton area high schools. Educators, administrators and board members representing Chaminade Julienne, Archbishop Moeller and Purcell Marian High Schools gathered for prayer, dinner and fellowship to celebrate their shared heritage of Marianist education. This year's theme was "We are all missionaries." The DeSales Crossings and Archbishop Moeller Marianist communities also joined in the festivities. Each school's Mission Integration Team gave a Marianist Heritage Award to a person from their school who represented the Chaminade missionary spirit. Awards were given to Molly Bardine (CJ), Rick Bohne (Moeller) and Bro. Bob Politi (PM). Shannon Lively (PM MUSP director) and student Elise Riston performed a praise dance at the prayer service for the group. The event was organized by the Mission Integration Team at Purcell Marian. Bro. Bob Politi is co-chair of the team.

Mary Matthews (PM), Karen Matuszek (Moeller), Patty Hank (PM) and Sue Koch (PM)

Clockwise from top, Dan Meixner (president of CJ) and Al Early (president of PM); Bro. Bob Politi (PM) receives a Marianist Heritage Award; Elise Riston and Shannon Lively perform at the prayer service; Molly Bardine (CJ) is congratulated by Bro. Joe Kamis, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

FROM THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Fr. André Fétis VOC SM is a new publication on vocations from the Office of the General Assistant for Religious Life Fr. André Fétis. Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocation director, is featured in the publication. Read VOC SM. VIA LATINA. Read the May 2009 issue of Via Latina.

MARIANISTS CELEBRATE JUBILEES AROUND THE PROVINCE

In St. Louis

At the jubilee celebration, Fr. Don Cahill, Bro. Richard Dix, Frs. Richard Loehrlein and Bill Wightman, Bro. Stephen Glodek, Fr. Jim Fitz and Bro. Leo Slay

Five jubilarians were honored April 25 at a Eucharist and reception at Our Lady of the Pillar parish in St. Louis. Celebrating 60 years of religious profession were Frs. Don Cahill, Richard Loehrlein and James Kunes and Bros. Richard Dix and Leo Slay. In addition, Fr. Bill Wightman celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination. Fr. Jim Fitz, assistant provincial, served as the main celebrant. He was assisted by Fr. Wightman and Fr. Jim Tobin, pastor of Our Lady of the Pillar. Fr. Tim Kenney was the master of ceremonies and Fr. George Cerniglia gave the homily. St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, uncle of honoree Bro. Leo Slay, served as one of the readers. Congratulations to the jubilarians!

Clockwise from top, Frs. Don Cahill and Tim Kenney; at the reception, Bros. Francis Haug, John Laudenbach and Art Cherrier; Frs. Richard Loehrlein and Joe Uvietta; and Mayor Slay gives a reading.

In Honolulu

Bro. John Campbell, Bro. Paco Gomes, Fr. Ken Templin and Bro. Jim Vorndran. Courtesy of Bro. Dennis Schmitz

On April 24, the Diocese of Honolulu held its annual celebration to honor religious and clergy jubilarians serving in the diocese. The Marianists were represented by golden jubilarians Fr. Ken Templin and Bros. John Campbell, Frank "Paco" Gomes and Jim Vorndran. Bishop Larry Silva presided at the Eucharist at St. Theresa's Co-Cathedral in Honolulu. Bishop Silva presented each jubilarian with a special gift. Read more about the jubilarians from an article in the Hawai’i Catholic Herald.

In San Antonio

At the jubilee celebration in San Antonio, front, Bro. Rich Martens (60 years), Fr. Ade Windisch (60 years) and Bros. Louis Mason (50 years), John Totten (75 years) and John Rohe (60 years); back, Frs. Don Cowie (60 years) and Rudy Vela (silver sacerdotal), Bro. Jerry Matz (50 years), Fr. Jim Fitz, Bros. Harry Cornell (50 years) and Richard Dix (60 years) and Fr. Richard Loehrlein (60 years). Courtesy of Fr. Richard Wosman

Eleven brothers celebrated jubilees May 2 at a Eucharist at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel on the campus of St. Mary’s University. Fr. Jim Fitz was the main celebrant and Fr. Richard Wosman was the homilist. Read the homily or listen to audio of the homily. Approximately 200 Marianists, friends and family members attended the ceremony. A reception/dinner followed at the University Center atrium. Congratulations to the jubilarians!

Clockwise from top, Fr. Ade Windisch (left) and Bro. Richard Dix congratulate each other on their anniversaries. (Bro. John Rohe is in back); Bro. John Totten renews his vows with Fr. Jim Fitz; Bro. Jerry Matz renews vows as Fr. Jim looks on; and Bro. Rich Martens

PERSONNEL NEWS

Bro. Art Cherrier (Maryland Ave., St. Louis) will join the Marianist Residence community in San Antonio, effective May 15.

Fr. Joe Tarrillion (Chaminade House, San Antonio) has joined the Marianist Residence community in San Antonio.

GRADUATES HONORED IN NAIROBI, KENYA

At the graduation celebration, Bro. Chola Mulenga, district superior, Bro. Samuel Kyalo, Bro. Peter Nyansimora and Bro. Daniel Wang'ombe. Courtesy of Fr. Martin Solma

On May 2, two Marianist brothers received diplomas in education during the 13th graduation ceremony at Christ the Teacher Institute (CTIE) at Tangaza College in Nairobi. Bro. Samuel Kyalo Masivu (English) and Bro. Nyansimora Peter Asimundi (geography) completed the three-year course of study in both Christian Religious Education (CRE) and in their area of specialization.

Bro. Daniel Wang'ombe will receive a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the Consolata Institute of Philosophy during the May graduation ceremony at that school. Daniel also holds a bachelor’s degree in social ministry from Tangaza College. The Nairobi communities gathered May 3 at the Bro. Vincent House (Marianist scholasticate) to celebrate Eucharist on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations and to congratulate the graduates on their achievements.

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

Bro. Kiyomu Jean Maeda (Tokyo, Japan), 95, who died March 22, 2009, in Tokyo. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Maeda’s obituary.

Please pray also for Gene Anderson, Phyllis Coyle, Nina Doyle, Dottie Ebbesmeyer, Sr. Mary Ann Eckhoff, SSND, Bill Horn, Sr. Vera Meinhardt, Gerry Moorman, John Pesch, Regina Reis, Erma Shavlik, Sal Trozzo and Diane Warren. Read more.

SPRING AT MARYLAND AVENUE, ST. LOUIS

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 . . .

Bro. Jim Abel (Mercy Siena, Dayton)

Bro. Bob Wade (Cupertino, Calif.)

Please pray also for Kelley Grace Biggs, Frank Britto, Catherine Donovan, Jaime Gamboa, John Packy Hyland, Eileen Kidder, Jerome Lloyd, Fr. Sy Loehrlein, Roy May, Irene Pistone, Richard Przada, Merle Rapp, Cheryl Thanos and Nancy Wainsgate. Read more.

REGISTER NOW FOR MARIANIST ONLINE COURSES

Patti Gehred, coordinator of Virtual Learning and Curriculum Innovation at NACMS, announces the spring and summer schedule for Marianist online courses. Read about the course offerings. Register or find out more by contacting Patti Gehred (937.429.2521).

MORE FROM THE GA VISIT TO MEXICO

In April, General Superior Fr. Manuel Cortés and General Assistant for Temporalities Bro. Ed Violett visited the community in Querétaro, Mexico. Fr. Manuel, fifth from left, is shown with prenovices Octavio González (back), Jorge Alberto Fiscal, Juan Amador and José Luis González and Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth, Bros. Rogelio Bau and Nereo Ramirez and prenovice Jesús Gabriel Cruz.

LEFT: During his visit, Fr. Manuel blessed a new statue of Chaminade in a small shrine at the Marianist community. RIGHT: Fr. Manuel and Bro. Ed Violett. Photos courtesy of Bros. Rogelio Bau and Nereo Ramirez

SPOTLIGHT ON 2009 JUBILARIANS

SULLIVAN OPERA PREMIERS AT ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY

The cast of "Caldo, Caldo, Caldo," including Aspirant Brian Myers (third row, far right) and Bro. Mike Sullivan (fourth row, far right). Photo courtesy of Brian

A full house at Reinbolt Theatre on the campus of St. Mary's University in San Antonio watched the April 22 premiere of "Caldo, Caldo, Caldo," an opera composed by Bro. Mike Sullivan. The opera is based on a children's book written by English professor Diane Gonzales Bertrand with additional text provided by Aspirant Brian Myers, Leo Benavides, Amanda Magana and Anne Packer. Congratulations Bro. Mike!

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Bro. Jack Ventura, Office of Religious Life, Carol Ramey, director of NACMS, and Isabella Moyer, Lay Marianist, spoke last fall at Chaminade University of Honolulu as part of the Mackey Marianist Lecture series. The lecture was entitled “Catholicism in Prophetic Dialogue: A Marian Model of Church.” Read their talks.

Fr. Steve Tutas (Cupertino, Calif.) was featured in a KHNL Channel 8 Honolulu television news story about the first graduates of Chaminade College (now Chaminade University of Honolulu). Fr. Steve is the only living founder of CUH. Read more.

Fr. Steve (right) with two of the first graduates of Chaminade College, Steven Vidinha and Bernard Lum Hoy. Courtesy of KHNL

Bro. Charles Johnson’s new weekly vocation newsletter, Vocationotation, is mentioned in the April 30 issue of the University of Dayton Campus Report. Read more.

Bro. Howard Hughes (Cupertino, Calif.) has published PSALM 103 for assembly, cantor, SATB choir and organ with OCP Publications. There are seven antiphons; the psalm verses have been set for any occasion as called for in the Lectionary.

Bro. Bob Donovan (Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati) is featured in an article in the April 30 issue of The Catholic Telegraph. Bro. Bob discusses his work at the Center for Respite Care and the Cincinnati Health Care for the Homeless Program. “I always wanted to be a physician and a priest,” he said. “There’s something about helping people and working with the human body. It’s all kind of wrapped together.” Read more from Bro. Bob.

Susan Vogt, a lay Marianist, member of the Anawim community, and secretary for MLNNA, has published “10 Tips for Married Couples" in the May 2009 issue of Catholic Update. Read the article.

Phil Lohr has written “Becoming a Caring Community,” a resource for forming communities in the Marianist tradition. Read more. This resource and many others are available on the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative web page.

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE: Bro. Brian Halderman of the Casa Maria community and Patricia Mejia, a member of the Sharing Fund committee, present a check to Maria Fernandez of Baptist Child and Family Services Marianist Sharing Fund. Baptist Child and Family Services recently received a grant from the Marianist Sharing Fund to support its VISTA program. VISTA is a comprehensive college consultation service for under-represented students that provides guidance and strategic advice on all aspects of the college admissions process. The Casa Maria community in San Antonio endorsed this project. New Orleans Immersion Trip. High school students, faculty and parents from Villa Angela-St. Joseph in Cleveland, Archbishop Riordan in San Francisco and Saint Louis School in Honolulu participated in an immersion experience in New Orleans in April. They constructed houses for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina and learned about the causes of the city’s destruction and what is being done to restore it. The participants met with residents and college students who volunteered with AmeriCorps. Myles McCabe (Province director of peace & justice) organized the trip and accompanied the group. High school community members who participated in an April immersion trip to New Orleans. Courtesy of Steve Wallace Climate Change. Members of the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee will be considering climate legislation, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, in the coming week. Write or call your representatives and urge them to act now to strengthen and fund legislation that protects poor and vulnerable people who will bear the worst impacts of climate change. Read more. One Way to Care for the Earth. Support a local farmer. Most of the food we eat travels hundreds and sometimes even thousands of miles to reach our grocery stores and markets. Do your part to reduce our dependency on oil and fossil fuels and buy locally from a farmer in your region. Find a farmers market in your area through the Internet or Yellow Pages. Marianist Social Justice Collaborative. The Adèle Social Justice Project young adult community in Cleveland gathered at the St. Aloysius parish food distribution center to help pack bags provided to those in need in Glenville, Ohio. They also shared lunch and discussed the upcoming Adèle Social Justice Project retreat weekend June 12 to June 14 in Cleveland. Find out more about the retreat. If you are interested in forming social justice communities in your area contact amydematteo@yahoo.com or support the cause on Facebook. Young adults volunteering at St. Aloysius parish. Courtesy of Lisa McCracken

MORE EASTER CELEBRATIONS

In Mombasa, Kenya

On Easter Sunday, children in Mombasa were received into the missionary children group at St. Martin de Porres Church. Fr. Michael Jun Otieno, SM, (far right) is the pastor of the parish.

LEFT: Fr. Michael baptizes children at the Easter Vigil; RIGHT: Fr. Michael leads the “Way of the Cross.” Photos courtesy of Bro. Bill Schlosser

In Maui

An annual Palm Sunday walk called "Walk For Christ" was sponsored by the St. Anthony Parish youth community in Maui. St. Anthony families were joined by other parish youth communities. Fr. Roland Bunda is pastor of St. Anthony. Courtesy of Serina Souza

GOOD TO KNOW BLESSED FLORENCIO ARNAIZ, SM, a Marianist martyr of Madrid, was born on May 10, 1909. This Sunday, May 10, marks the centenary of his birth. The occasion is an opportunity to honor him in a special way by informing others of his heroic martyrdom and promoting his cause for canonization. The Marianist community at Colegio Nuestra Senora del Pilar in Madrid has invited Marianists and other religious and laity to visit the monument of the Marianist martyrs of Madrid at the school where they taught. Courtesy of Bro. John Samaha May 15-17 Marianist LIFE Central coordinating team meeting, Dayton May 16 Hawai’i jubilee MORE TEST YOUR MARIANIST KNOWLEDGE. Quiz yourself on Chaminade and Marianist Saints, courtesy of Bro. John Samaha. PERSONNEL CHANGES. Personnel updates for the Province Personnel book are posted for the brothers on the PORTAL only. They are not sent via e-mail. To access the most current personnel information on the PORTAL, click on the "Documents" link and then click on "Personnel Book." 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." BLOG. Read the latest from our Marianist blogger. Fr. Bert Buby (Stonemill-Kiefaber, Dayton), Scriptural Reflections

MARIANISTS ENJOY DINNER WITH UD STUDENT GROUP

On April 23, the University of Dayton Student Government Association hosted a dinner for all Marianists at UD. With SGA members (center) are Bros. Dan Klco and Ron Overman (left) and Bros. Tom Farnsworth and Dan Stupka. Courtesy of Fr. John Putka

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY. Congratulations to the staff of The Rattler, the student publication of St. Mary's University, for earning first place in the annual scholastic newspaper contest judged by the American Scholastic Press Association. This national contest evaluates school newspapers on content and design. Bro. Dennis Bautista is the adviser for the paper. At the ACPA convention in San Diego, Logan Aimone (ACPA director) and Rattler staff members Ari Rivera, Amanda Rodriguez, Analicia Perez, Sarah Mills and Bro. Dennis Bautista. Photo courtesy of The Rattler. NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Congratulations to Cathy Buckingham, who has been named interim principal following the resignation of Steve Hiner. Cathy has been a math teacher at Nolan Catholic for the last eight years and math department chair for five years. We wish her all the best in her new position! NOLAN CATHOLIC TAKES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TENNIS AND GOLF. Congratulations to the Lady Viking tennis team which capped off its season with a win over Houston Duchesne to capture the team state championship. The team is coached by Bro. Al Kuntemeier. Congratulations also to junior Emily Collins who finished the season undefeated and won the state golf championship. Read about Emily in a recent Star-Telegram feature.

ROLLING ALONG AT MATERO BOYS SECONDARY SCHOOL

The PTA at Matero Boys Secondary School in Lusaka, Zambia, recently gave the school a bus it imported from Japan. The school did not have a bus and used a minivan and pickup truck to transport students to events.

Fr. Tony Jansen blesses the bus in a ceremony at the school. Courtesy of Bro. Fred Silbereis

ALIVE MAGAZINE

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NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

CAPE MAY. Find out more about two special family retreats for summer. Read about Summer Family Retreat Week and Single-Parent Retreat Week.

MIV. Read the April 2009 issue of MIV, the newsletter of the Marianist International Volunteer program.

JUST ONE MORE ...

Bro. Tom Farnsworth (second from right) in a serious discussion with members of the University of Dayton Student Government Association.

PROVINCE BIRTHDAYS

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