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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS HOST UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS

At the meeting, Beckie Cleveland (Gross Catholic), Dorothy Ostrowski (Gross Catholic) and Bro. John Habjan, Office of Education. Photos courtesy of Annette Kearns

More than forty presidents and principals of Marianist high schools and members of the Province’s Office of Education met in Fort Worth Oct. 18 to Oct. 21 for the annual School Administrators Conference. Bishop Kevin Vann of the Diocese of Fort Worth welcomed the administrators. The presidents of the three Marianist universities – Bro. Bernie Ploeger, Dr. Charles Cotrell and Dr. Dan Curran – made presentations to the group. Fr. Richard Wosman spoke on “Administrators of Schools in the Marianist Tradition.” At Nolan Catholic High School, the administrators participated in a video conferencing demonstration, and were joined by the Nolan Marianist community for prayer and dinner. “The discussion between our university and high school administrators was the highlight of the meeting for me,” said Bro. Ed Brink, director of the Office of Education. “The willingness to cooperate to enhance the Marianist tradition of education has great promise. I’m grateful to the administrators for their continued work of nurturing and strengthening the Marianist charism in the schools.”

LEFT: Charles Cotrell (president of St. Mary’s University); RIGHT: Dan Curran (president of the University of Dayton) and Bro. Bernie Ploeger (president of Chaminade University of Honolulu)

Clockwise from top, Bro. Ed Brink, director of the Office of Education; Mike Valentine and Jim Adams (Chaminade College Prep - Calif.); Ed Ybarra (Central Catholic) and Michael Pendred (North Catholic) and Larry Keller (St. John Vianney) and Bro. Francisco González (Colegio San José)

MARIANIST FAMILY CELEBRATES WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

In Nairobi, Kenya

Frs. Martin Solma and Richard Loehrlein (center) taking part in the procession for the Marianist World Day of Prayer celebration in Nairobi

On Oct.11, Professed and Lay Marianists in Nairobi, Kenya, gathered at the Marianist novitiate in Limuru for a Marianist World Day of Prayer celebration. Fr. Richard Loehrlein opened the day with a presentation about the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace of Fatima in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the main celebration was held. A procession followed with prayers for specific intentions for peace and justice. Fr. Allen DeLong preached about peace, justice and reconciliation at the Eucharist that followed. After lunch the rosary was recited.

Clockwise from top, Marianist Family members reciting the rosary; Statue of Our Lady used in the procession; Bro. Anthony Wanyoike and Fr. Martin Solma; and Bros. Julius Maingi and Denis Litiolo

In Lusaka, Zambia

Approximately 400 people attended the Marianist World Day of Prayer celebration in Lusaka. Superior General Fr. Manuel Cortés and Frs. Gabriel Kirangah and Tony Jansen were the celebrants. In addition to Eucharist, the day included small group prayer sessions, lunch and rosary in the chapel of Matero Boys Secondary School. LEFT: At the altar, Fr. Mike Nartker (left) and Fr. Cortés; RIGHT: girls dance in the procession into the courtyard. Courtesy of Thomas Simpson

In Puebla, Mexico

Lay and Professed Marianists in Puebla, Mexico, celebrated Oct. 10 with a vigil rosary and benediction. On Oct. 11, the group walked behind a Marianist banner to the parish church to celebrate Eucharist with Frs. Mario Gonzáles and Pablo Neumann. Shown with the Lay Marianists are Bros. Rigoberto Hernández (standing, blue shirt) and Esteban Reyes Durán (kneeling, plaid shirt). Courtesy of Bro. Ed Longbottom

In Cupertino, Calif.

Marianist Family members gather Oct. 11 at the Marianist Center in Cupertino, Calif., for prayer and breakfast. Shown with local Lay Marianists are, front, Frs. Joe Stefanelli (far left), Steve Tutas (third from left), Jim Imhof (center, black jacket) and Jack Russi (far right); back, Bro. Frank Spaeth (far left), Fr. Bob Hertweck (second from right) and Bro. John Samaha (far right). Photos courtesy of Bro. Jim Leahy

At breakfast in Cupertino, clockwise around the table, Les Gremett, Grace Maynard, a Lay Marianist guest, Nancy Romano (Marianist Center staff), Mary Rielly (sister of the late Fr. Jack Rielly), Jo Gremett and Bro. John Samaha

LEFT: Bro. John Samaha (right) with former Marianist Frank Fanger; RIGHT: Fr. Jack Russi and Bro. Jim Leahy

MARIANISTS IN FORMATION ATTEND WEEKEND EVENT

In the Villa Maria chapel, Fr. Mike Lisbeth, John Wallenhorst, Bro. Bob Wiethorn, Aspirant Nhan Nguyen, Bro. Mike O’Grady, Aspirants Hugo Bastida and Brandon Paluch, Novices José Julián Matos and Joe Janosik, Bros. Charlie Wanda and Ray Dominguez. Courtesy of Joe Janosik

Men in formation and their formators from the Dayton-Cincinnati area attended a weekend of learning and fellowship with other religious congregations Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 at the Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center (near Youngstown, Ohio). John Wallenhorst, Ph.D., delivered a series of presentations entitled “The Habit of Being: Ethics, Catholic Social Teaching, and Pursuing Virtuous Living.” The event included five educational sessions, opportunities for meeting and socializing with other young religious and time for meditation in the beautiful autumnal surroundings.

PERSONNEL NEWS

Fr. Pat Tonry is being transferred from the Chambers Street community in Dayton to the Hollywood, Fla., community. While continuing some assistance with the Marianist Mission, he will offer sacramental ministry at Chaminade-Madonna High School in Hollywood and surrounding parishes.  The Marianist Mission hosted a farewell gathering for Fr. Pat. View the slideshow.

PRAYER AND PANCAKES AT THE WEST HILLS COMMUNITY

Fr. Ted Ley, Contact Joe Melendrez, Ben Rivet, Bro. Jim Wisecaver and Bro. Larry Corbin enjoy breakfast at the West Hills Day of Discernment on Oct. 18. Ben, who attended graduate school at the University of Dayton with Joe Melendrez, was in town to perform with Joe at a religious rap concert in Canoga Park, Calif. Courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver

“CHILI–IN” WITH THE STONEMILL-KIEFABER COMMUNITY

LEFT: Bro. Brandon Alana (gray shirt) and Aspirant Hugo Bastida (next to Brandon) dine with the students; RIGHT: Stuart Complex students enjoying their chili. Courtesy of Bro. Charlie Wanda

On Oct. 6, students from Stuart Complex, a first-year residence hall on the University of Dayton campus, joined the Stonemill-Kiefaber community for a chili dinner hosted by Bro. Tom Pieper. The group was accompanied by campus ministry graduate assistant Nicole Eggebeen. The chili was made with a special recipe from one of the students. After dessert, the group discussed the students’ experience of community and how the Marianists try to build a caring, supportive community in the student neighborhood. View more photos.

MARIANIST SISTERS CELEBRATE 60 YEARS IN U.S. PROVINCE 

Clockwise from top, Bro. Dennis Bautista toasts with Sr. Durie Kim; Bro. Les Kaehler, Louis Guerra and Fr. Kip Stander; Fr. Rudy Vela and Louis Guerra; and Fr. Don Cowie, Carol LaMont, Sr. Marcia Buchard and Fr. Pat McDaid

The Marianist Sisters established their foundation in the U.S. 60 years ago this month. To celebrate, the San Antonio FMI community invited representatives of each of the area SM communities and the members of the Marianist LIFE South administrative team to join them for dinner and prayer on Oct. 11. The event also commemorated Marianist World Day of prayer.

MARIANIST LIFE SOUTH TEAM MEETS IN SAN ANTONIO

At the LIFE South Marianist Family gathering the LIFE South head of religious life (Lainey), Fr. Pat McDaid and Bro. Peter Pontolillo. Courtesy of Sr. Nicole Trahan

The Marianist LIFE South administrative team met Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 in San Antonio. The
four-person team hosted a Marianist Family gathering on Saturday, Oct. 10. Members of various SM communities and young adult Lay Marianist communities attended the event. Sr. Nicole Trahan is the Marianist LIFE South regional coordinator.

Clockwise from top, Carol LaMont (LIFE South program head), Louis Guerra (LIFE South head of temporalities), Carla Aguilar and Alicia Boone; Sr. Nicole Trahan, Bro. Dennis Bautista and Aspirant Norman Capinpin; Joe Gonzalez, Gabby Estrada, Carla Aguilar and Louis Guerra; and Bro. Bob Jones, Fr. Pat McDaid, Aspirant Andrew Caruso and Lainey

VOCATION OFFICE MEETS WITH ST. LOUIS CAMPUS MINISTERS

Bro. Charles Johnson, second from left, with the campus ministers: Fr. Tim Kenney (Vianney), Mary Kay Fitzpatrick (Vianney), Joseph Miller (St. Mary’s), Amie Koenen (St. Mary’s), Peter Vlahutin (CCP) and Todd Guidry (CCP)

On Oct. 19, Bro. Charles Johnson, national vocation director, met with members of the campus ministry teams of Chaminade College Preparatory, St. Mary’s High School and St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis. The meeting, which was initiated by the campus ministers, focused on the possibility of a vocation retreat for students at the three schools.

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

Fr. Eiji Jean-Marie Vianney Fukahori (Sapporo, Japan), 72, who died Oct. 16, 2009, in Sapporo. May he rest in peace. Bro. Fukahori’s obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Please pray also for Bro. John Joseph Donnelly, C.S.C., Jo Fine, father of Basant Lugun, Antoinette Carpentieri Rogers, Lincoln Stoughton, Ruby Wall and Don Wilker. Read more.

HYDRANGEAS, PALLANZA, ITALY

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. Michael Barber (District of Mexico)

Bro. Art Cherrier (Marianist Residence, San Antonio)

Fr. Jorge da Silva (Los Gatos, Calif.)

Fr. Frank Kenney (Mercy Siena, Dayton)

Fr. James Kunes (St. Louis)

Fr. Lee Sciarotta (Washington Street, Dayton)

Bro. Jack Somerville (novitiate, Dayton)

Please pray also for Marilyn Burns, Richard Csarney, Dulio DiDonato, James Ebbesmeyer, Justin Fanucchi, John MacGillis, Charles Ndungu, Dorothy Radish, Sr. Francis Marie Thrailkill, O.S.U., Kirby VanNostran and Frank Ventura. Read more.

ASPIRANT MICHAEL CHIURI VISITS WITH FAMILY COUNCIL 

Michael Chiuri (far left) with members of the Winnipeg Marianist Family Council. Courtesy of Isabella Moyer

The Winnipeg Marianist Family Council welcomed Aspirant Michael Chiuri to its meeting Oct. 17 at the home of Ina Jablonski (mother of Sr. Leanne Jablonski). Representatives from the four local MLCs shared their history and stories with Michael and invited him to visit their communities in the upcoming months.

MLNNA LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETS

MLNNA Leadership Team: front, Carol Weiss, Caitlin Jacob, Kathleen Henriksen, Susan Vogt; back, A.J. Wagner (president), Kay Stone (community development), Jacqui Griswold (communications) and Ann Petratis (Midwest area representative)

The Marianist Lay Network of North America leadership team met Sept. 25 to Sept. 27 on the campus of the University of Dayton. It was the first face-to-face meeting of the group with new officers Carol Weiss (treasurer), Caitlin Jacob (co-secretary), Kathleen Henriksen (co-secretary) and Susan Vogt, who formerly served as secretary and is now the new international regional representative.

CHANGE THE DATE!

Please note that the date for the book signing/celebration for Bro. Mel Meyer’s new book that was scheduled for Oct. 24 has been changed. The new date is Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Marianist Galleries in St. Louis. View Bro. Mel’s new collection of wall sculpture book sconces.

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

COOKING WITH CARUSO IN SAN ANTONIO

Aspirant Andrew Caruso treated the Casa Maria community in San Antonio to a home-cooked meal in honor of the arrival of his parents and his birthday. The menu included a special, third-generation Caruso family recipe of lasagne and garlic bread, salad and wine. The meal was topped off with yellow cake with chocolate frosting made from scratch.

GOOD TO KNOW Oct. 24 Perpetual vows ceremony, Bro. Dennis Bautista, San Antonio Oct. 30-Nov. 2 Strategic Planning Committee, St. Louis MORE 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, click on the “Personnel Information” link on the PORTAL homepage. 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." BLOGGERS Read the latest from our Marianist blogger. Fr. Bert Buby (Stonemill-Kiefaber, Dayton), Scriptural Reflections Read News and Views, the blog of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities by Isabella Moyer, president.

DON BOSCO CLASS OF ’58 HONORS MARIANISTS

Bro. Leo Willett (center) with members of the Don Bosco High School class of 1958: Russ Flayter, John Trimborn, Tom Knaffla, and Ted Zimmer

Bro. Leo Willett (Marianist Residence, San Antonio) recently visited St. Thomas More High School in Milwaukee to admire a plaque honoring the Marianists and their 45 years of service to schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The plaque reads:

For 45 years, Marianist Brothers and Priests taught and spiritually formed students in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee at: Messmer High School 1944-1945, Don Bosco High School 1945-1972, St. Thomas More High School 1972-1989. By this plaque, the Class of 1958 recognizes and commemorates the lives and efforts of these Marianists, who were inspired by the example of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, who founded the Society of Mary in Bordeaux, France, in 1817. The Marianists live in Milwaukee now and forever in the lives of their spiritual descendants—their students and the generations that descend from their students. Don Bosco High School Class of 1958.

Bro. Leo served on the faculty of Don Bosco for eight years (1954-1962). For seven of the eight years, he was assistant principal. Courtesy of Ted Zimmer.

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON is singled out as the "most innovative of all engaged colleges and universities" nationally in a new survey of the nation's top 25 universities helping to save America's cities from blight. UD tied for second place overall and ranked first among Catholic universities in the 2009 "Saviors of Our Cities" ranking. Read more. City of Dayton as seen from UD Bro. Victor Forlani “BUSINESS AS A CALLING” SPARKS NEW CENTER AT UD. As Jay Gould ‘81, a corporate officer of Newell Rubbermaid, prepares to deliver the keynote speech for the sixth annual “Business as a Calling: Creating a Culture of Integrity” symposium Oct. 22 at UD, the university is building on the success of the lecture series. The School of Business Administration will launch the “Center for the Integration of Faith and Work” during a luncheon Oct. 23 on campus. Bro. Victor Forlani is the founding director of the center. Read more. ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY. The Bill Greehey School of Business has been recognized nationally for providing the “Greatest Opportunity for Women,” according to the 2010 edition of The Princeton Review. Read more. ST. MARY’S U. WELCOMES SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR. On Oct. 15, students from across San Antonio and St. Mary's University students, faculty and staff packed into the Bill Greehey Arena on the St. Mary's campus to hear the story of Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes. Mycoskie is being heralded as this generation's social entrepreneur. His business model, "One for One," is a promise to give a pair of new shoes to a needy child with every pair sold. Read more. Blake Mycoskie (brown shirt) with St. Mary’s University students NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL. Fr. Rich Villa, Nolan Catholic president, and Cathy Buckingham, principal, were featured in the Fall 2009 private school guide in the Fort Worth Business Press. Read the article. The ARHS marching band performed at the Italian Heritage Parade Oct. 11 in San Francisco. Photo courtesy of Brant Ward/The Chronicle. ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL. The ARHS marching band was featured in the Oct. 9 issue of the San Francisco Chronicle. ARHS is the only high school in San Francisco with a marching band. Eighty percent of its members have never played an instrument before coming to the school. Read more. ARHS TO PERFORM ROMEO AND JULIET A student production of Romeo & Juliet will be performed at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco from Nov. 13 to Nov. 22. Contact 415.587.5866, e-mail or visit the ARHS Web site. VILLA ANGELA-ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL recently celebrated Spirit Day with a number of competitions among the homerooms and a talent show. Courtesy of Bro. Dave Murphy VASJ students participate in a tug-of-war competition

UD TO DISPLAY HUNDREDS OF NATIVITY SCENES

The University of Dayton will celebrate the unprecedented gift of 2,000 nativities from an Australian collector with a family-oriented open house and displays of hundreds of nativity scenes on Nov. 28 at the Roesch Library on campus. “Each set is part of the story of how Christianity has shaped the culture of people whose faith was formed by the good news of Christ’s birth and presence among them,“ said Fr. Johann Roten, director of research and special projects. “The Nativity sets are also signs of the many ways in which human culture has helped God's message to be better understood and more gratefully cherished." Read more.

MARIANIST ALUMNI ENJOY DINNER WITH CASA MARIA

Recent graduates from Marianist high schools—now freshmen at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio—joined the brothers at the Casa María community for dinner Oct. 1. The community is striving to foster relationships among students who share a common Marianist experience. Shown are Aspirant Norman Capinpin, Bro. Bob Jones, Trevor Denn (Central Catholic), Lauren Lutt (Nolan Catholic), Jenny Wendover (Gross Catholic), Mary Cassie Carney (Gross Catholic) and Bro. Tim Pieprzyca

REGISTER NOW FOR TECABOCA BOYS CAMP 

Tecaboca Boys Camp in Mountain Home, Texas, is now accepting registration for Summer 2010. Camp dates are June 20 to July 3 (Session One) and July 4 to July 17 (Session Two). Find out more.

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

CAPE MAY. Read the October 2009 issue of The Beacon, the newsletter of the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J.

MLNNA. Read the October 2009 issue of E- News from the Marianist Lay Network of North America.

NGO. Read the latest report from the Marianist NGO at the United Nations by Bro. Steve O’Neil.

JUST ONE MORE . . .

Bro. Jack Ventura, Office of Religious Life, on a hike in Nairobi, Kenya

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