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PROVINCIAL COUNCIL INSTALLED AT LOUISVILLE GATHERING

Provincial Council members, seated, Bro. Edward Brink, Provincial Martin Solma, Assistant Provincial Joseph Kamis, Fr. William Meyer; standing, Bro. Dennis Schmitz, Bro. Francisco González, Fr. Paul Marshall and Bro. Charles Johnson. Photo courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver

On July 1, the new Provincial Council was installed at a Eucharist celebration at the Province Gathering meeting June 30 to July 4 in Louisville, Ky. Fr. Stephen Tutas, former superior general of the Society of Mary and retiring Provincial Council member, presided at the Eucharist. Those on the new Council are Fr. Martin Solma, provincial; Bro. Joseph Kamis, assistant provincial; Fr. William Meyer, assistant for religious life; Bro. Edward Brink, assistant for education; Fr. Paul Marshall, assistant for temporalities; and Councilors Bros. Francisco González, Charles Johnson and Dennis Schmitz. The council members will serve five-year terms. Our congratulations and prayers for the new Provincial Council as it guides the future of the Province.

Read the talks given by Marianist Family members at the Louisville Gathering.

The new Provincial Council at the installation Mass on July 1 in Louisville, Ky.

MARIANISTS GATHER TO SHARE VISION FOR FUTURE

Marianist Family members participate in a session on “Building faith-filled communities for mission” at the Province Gathering in Louisville, Ky. Photo courtesy of Bro. Bill Farrell

More than 300 brothers, priests, sisters, Lay Marianists and staff attended the Province Gathering, June 30 to July 4 in Louisville, Ky. The theme of the assembly was “Gather at the River: Boldly Charting our Future.” Fr. Larry Doersching, assembly committee chair, gave the opening remarks and welcomed Archbishop Joseph Kurtz (Archdiocese of Louisville), who participated in the opening prayer. The Province thanked the retiring Council members, including Provincial Stephen Glodek and Assistant Provincial James Fitz, who led the Province since its creation in 2002. A major focus of the Gathering was Vision 2020, the Province’s 10-year roadmap for the future. Sessions, which included reflections by many members of the Marianist Family, were facilitated by Tony Fitzgerald, who assisted the Province in developing Vision 2020. The sessions ended with comments from the new Provincial Council members.

At the Province Assembly, clockwise from top, Bro. Roger Bau (right) chats with Mike Loyet (St. John Vianney president); Bros. Dennis Bautista and Brian Halderman scout out photos; Provincial Martin Solma and Assistant Provincial Joe Kamis field questions from Province members; and Isabella Moyer, president of the Organization of International Marianist Lay Communities

PHILIPPINE MARIANISTS CELEBRATE FIRST VOW CEREMONY

Bro. Hugh Bihl (left) receives the vows of Bro. Jerry Valencia. Photos courtesy of Fr. Pablo Rambaud

The Foundation of the Philippines made Marianist history on July 8 when Jerry Valencia, 27, became the first Marianist to profess vows in the Society of Mary in the Philippines. Fr. Pablo Rambaud, Foundation coordinator, presided at the celebration, and Bro. Hugh Bihl was delegated by Bro. Stephen Glodek, former provincial, to receive the first vows. Jerry, who joined the Marianist aspirancy program in 2007, was born in General Santos on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. He is taking courses in social work at Holy Cross College of Davao. Our prayers and best wishes to Bro. Jerry!

After the vow ceremony, Bros. Peter Kiama, Raimond Toppo, Hugh Bihl, newly professed Bro. Jerry Valencia, Fr. Pablo Rambaud and a visiting priest

PRAYER MARKS CLOSE OF ARCHDIOCESAN TRIBUNAL

Rachel Baumgartner Lozano and her husband Gabe

All members of the Marianist Family are invited to Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. on July 16 at Our Lady of the Pillar Parish in St. Louis to celebrate the official closing of the Tribunal in St. Louis investigating the cure of Rachel Baumgartner Lozano, a young St. Louis woman. Rachel was cured of terminal cancer and she, her family and friends believe the cure was a miracle they prayed for through the intercession of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. This tribunal is part of the process for the possible canonization of Blessed Chaminade. Rachel was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Pillar in St. Louis, where Fr. Jim Tobin is pastor. The prayer will be followed by a reception. In attendance will be Bro. Michael McAward, Marianist secretary general. Now that the Tribunal is completed, the transcripts will be sent to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome, which will study the documentation from a medical and theological point of view. The Province asks for your prayers as these proceedings continue. Read more from Via Latina.

TEMPORARY PROFESSED ATTEND RETREAT IN LOUISVILLE

At the temporary professed retreat, seated, Fr. Oscar Vasquez, Bro. Tom Wendorf, Fr. George Cerniglia, Bro. Bob Wiethorn, Sr. Laura Leming and Fr. Bill Meyer; standing, Bro. Ray Dominguez, Sr. Nicole Trahan, Bros. Andrew Kosmowski, Brandon Alana, Tom Farnsworth, Bob Jones, Luis Gamboa and Armando Añeses. Photo courtesy of Bro. Brandon Alana

Temporary professed Marianists gathered for two days of study, prayer and support prior to the Province "Gathering at the River" in Louisville. Topics included "community" and "mission" and were taken from the Stella Maris program developed by the International Center for Marianist Formation. The program is a series of Marianist topics to help temporary professed prepare for perpetual vows. Presenters were Bros. Bob Wiethorn and Tom Wendorf. Thanks to Sr. Laura Leming, who served as formation person for the Marianist Sisters. Frs. George Cerniglia and Bill Meyer also attended. The program was organized by Fr. Oscar Vasquez, Province director of temporary professed. Find out more about the Stella Maris program.

JUBILARIANS CELEBRATE IN CALIFORNIA

Marianist family members, friends and relatives gathered at the Cupertino Marianist community June 13 for a Eucharist honoring six jubilarians: Bro. Paul Fennelly (seated, 50 years professed) and, standing, Fr. Dave Schuyler (50 years ordained), Bro. Dan Stupka (60 years professed), Fr. Jim Imhof  (70 years professed), Bro. Bob Hoppe (50 years professed) and Fr. Joe Stefanelli (70 years professed). Photos courtesy of Bros. John Schlund and Jim Wisecaver.

At the jubilee celebration, clockwise from top, Fr. Jim Imhof speaks at the reception as Fr. Jack Russi looks on; Bros. Vince Wayer and Richard Dix on the Cupertino patio; Bros. Stanley Murakami, Skip Matthews and Paul Fennelly; and Fr. Joe Stefanelli. View more photos from the celebration.

BROTHERS ARE THANKFUL FOR REFLECTION TIME

Bros. Bob Jones, Andrew Kosmowski and Dan Griffin (Meribah) are blessed at the conclusion of the Spirit of Saragossa retreat they attended from June 6 - 26 at Mount Saint John in Dayton. According to retreat facilitator Fr. Mike Lisbeth, the brothers expressed thanks for the opportunity to pray and reflect on the vow of stability. The brothers wish to thank the Provinces and their families and friends for supporting them during this time of discernment.

FROM THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION VIA LATINA. Read the July 2010 issue of Via Latina. VOC SM. Fr. André Fétis, general assistant for the Office of Religious Life, has issued the latest edition of VOC SM, a newsletter about Marianist vocation activities around the world. Read VOC SM.

BRO. LUIS GAMBOA RENEWS VOWS IN HONOLULU

LEFT: Bro.  Luis Gamboa (with lei) renewed his vows in a ceremony June 18 at the Hale Malia community in Honolulu. He is congratulated by Bro. Tom Payne as Fr. Ken Templin (back) and Bro. Frank Damm look on; RIGHT: Bro. Luis in front of Hale Malia. Photos courtesy of Bro. José Degorio

PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS

The Provincial Council has continued its work on assignments for the coming personnel year. Our prayers for the brothers in their new ministries.

The Provincial Council also has completed the following director appointments (first term of three years) beginning on Aug. 15, 2010:

Bro. Will Halloway as director of the Marcella Road community in Cleveland

Fr. Rudy Vela as director of the Ligustrum community in San Antonio

Bro. Phil Aaron as director of the Chambers Street community in Dayton

Fr. Jerry Pleva as director of the Wailuku, Maui, Hawai’i, community

Bro. Giancarlo Bonutti as director of the DeSales Crossings community in Cincinnati

Fr. Joe Kozar as director of the Alumni Hall community in Dayton

Bro. Tom Wendorf as director of the Westminster community in St. Louis

ALL ABOUT ADÈLE

At the Adèle celebration, clockwise around the table, Sr. Laura Leming, Bros. Al Koch and Ed Unferdorfer, Sr. Grace Walle, Fr. Ted Cassidy and Bro. Tom Redmond. Courtesy of Sr. Laura

The Marianist brothers of Cape May Point hosted a birthday party for founder Adèle de Batz Trenquelléon on June 10, taking the lead from a Facebook invitation sent by the young adults associated with the Adèle Social Justice Project. Srs. Grace Walle and Laura Leming, both of whom started out as "Cape May kids" when the Marianist house was a retreat house for the brothers and high school communities, also were in attendance. In other Adèle-related news, a “Marianist Women’s Summit” honoring 200 years of Blessed Chaminade’s collaboration with Adèle and Marie Thérèse de Lamourous will be held March 25 - 27, 2011, in San Antonio. The summit will be sponsored by the Marianist Sisters and the NACMS Center for Spirituality and Community in Philadelphia.

Srs. Grace and Laura work with Pati Krasensky (NACMS Philadelphia) on plans for the “Marianist Women’s Summit.”

BRO. FRANCISCO VISITS BROTHERS IN MEXICO

Brothers in the District of Mexico gather with Bro. Francisco González, newly appointed councilor to the Provincial Council and liaison to Mexico. Bro. Francisco was attending the Mexico district meeting June 12 -13. Shown in the Puebla community garden (created by Bro. Esteban Reyes) are, kneeling, Bros. Fermín García García, Gobi Torres Nazarío, Nico López Castilla and Roger Bau; standing, Bros. Rigoberto Martínez, Nereo Ramírez Hernandez, Francisco González, Lorenzo McBride, Jesús Ruiz Santillán, Roberto Hanss and Esteban Reyes (far back). Courtesy of Bro. Roger Bau

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

Fr. Georges Neubert (Province of France), 88, who died June 12, 2010, in Issenheim, France. May he rest in peace. Read Fr. Georges’ obituary.

Bro. José María Eguíluz (Province of Zaragoza), 79, who died June 8, 2010, in Vitoria-Gasteiz., Spain. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. José María’s obituary.

Read the obituary for Jerry Sullivan, 98, who died June 4, 2010, in Greensboro, N.C. Jerry was a former Marianist religious.

Fr. Mike Lisbeth (novitiate, Dayton) wishes to thank Marianist Family members for their prayers and expressions of sympathy on the occasion of his father’s death. “My sister, brothers and I felt the power of your love supporting us. Thank you and bless you,” said Fr. Mike. Read Mr. Lisbeth’s obituary and Fr. Mike’s homily for his dad.

Please pray also for Patrick Begley, Bro. Martin Fallin, FSC, Laura Levereaux, Barbara Parodi, Joshua Ray, Joan Catherine Rohe, Christine Scanlon and Dianna Strebler. Read more.

GARDEN IN LOUISVILLE, KY.

Photo courtesy of Bro. Bill Farrell

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. George Abmayr (Marcella Road, Cleveland)

Fr. Joe Rasky (Central Catholic, San Antonio)

Fr. Paul Reich (Eldersburg, Md.)

Bro. Pierre Weitkamp (Marianist Residence, San Antonio)

Please pray also for Richard Csarny, Sr. Patricia Knopp, SND, Alberta Sabo,  Marge Seibel and Tony Titus. Read more.

SPOTLIGHT ON 2010 JUBILARIANS

MARIANIST LIFE CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY

As of July 1, Marianist LIFE is officially celebrating its 40th anniversary year!  LIFE is celebrating in various ways across the country. Three 40th anniversary celebrations take place this month:

Dayton - Saturday, July 17 at 7 p.m. - Bergamo Center
Honolulu - Friday, July 23 at 7 p.m. - Mystical Rose Oratory at Chaminade University
Mountain Home, Texas - Saturday, July 24  at 6:30 p.m. - Tecaboca
Find out more or RSVP.

Also, Marianist LIFE is now on Facebook. Become a fan today of "Marianist LIFE - Official" to receive up-to-date information from the national office.

MORE FROM MARIANIST LIFE

LEFT: At the Mission Springs Retreat & Conference Center, Aspirant Andrew Caruso (LIFE auxiliary moderator), David Lin (regional coordinator) and Bro. Skip Matthews (LIFE moderator, Chaminade College Prep, West Hills); RIGHT: Frs. David Cullings (Maryknoll), Ray Malley, Dave Schuyler and John McEnhill. Photos courtesy of Brian Reavey

Marianist LIFE Pacific hosted 64 students and 32 adults from seven different schools and parishes during the first of three national faith formation programs that took place in California from June 17 - June 25.  Brian Reavey, national coordinator of Marianist LIFE, thanks all members of the Marianist Family who assisted with the events, especially Frs. Ray Malley, Dave Schuyler and John McEnhill, who were present for reconciliation.

LEFT: Bro. Dick Olsen from the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative Death Penalty Issue Team spoke to the adults associated with the LIFE program on June 17 in Los Gatos, Calif.; RIGHT: Campus Ministry Directors Frank Ross (Saint Louis School, Honolulu), Kristin Firestone (Chaminade College Preparatory - West Hills), Mallory Green (St. Anthony High School - Maui) and Alex Datoc (Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco) at the Marianist Family Gathering in Los Gatos, Calif. Photo courtesy of Alex Datoc

WHO'S DOING WHAT. . .

Bro. Mike Murphy (Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati) is featured in an article in City Beat, a Cincinnati weekly paper. The article discusses Bro. Mike’s work as manager of the HELP Program, which assists ex-offenders with job training, resources and mentoring. Read the article.

Bro. Mike at a jobs orientation session in Cincinnati

Phyllis Laswell (Christ Child Society) with Fr. Ted

Fr. Ted Cassidy (Cape May Point, N.J.) was honored by The Christ Child Society of Cape May County at its June meeting with a farewell luncheon and ceremony to thank him for his years of service and dedication as their chaplain and as an advisory board member. Fr. Ted has served at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point for more than 11 years and will leave in September for a new assignment at St. Aloysius Parish in Cleveland.

Bro. Dennis (left) and Bro. Brian (right) on a tour of Grupo SM publishing in Madrid

Bros. Dennis Bautista and Brian Halderman are participating in Horizons 2010 in Bordeaux, France. Horizons is a program of ongoing formation for members of the SM and FMI who have made perpetual vows and are under the age of 41. Dennis and Brian are blogging about their experience on the Casa Maria blog.

QUEEN OF APOSTLES NAMES COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FR. JIM

In May, Queen of Apostles Parish in San Jose, Calif., celebrated 50 years as a parish. During those 50 years, the Marianists served Queen of Apostles from 1985 - 2007. Fr. Jim Mifsud was appointed pastor in 1987. During Fr. Jim's years as pastor, a new rectory and community center were built. As part of the 50th jubilee celebration, the parish community center was named the "Fr. Jim Mifsud Community Center" in his honor. Fr. Jim was unable to attend the celebration but his brother, Ron Mifsud, wife, Dorothy, and son Paul were present to cut the ribbon. 

At the celebration, Fr. Noel Sanvicente, Paul Mifsud, Dorothy Mifsud, Fr. Michael Carson, Bishop Patrick J. McGrath and Ron Mifsud. Courtesy of Mary Trumbull

ST. MICHAEL’S IN CHICAGO TO HOLD REUNION

Fr. Richard Thibodeau, CSSR, pastor at St. Michael's parish in Chicago, invites all Marianists who have been associated with the school to a reunion celebration at the parish on Oct. 17. The SMs served at St. Michael’s for 104 years (1874 - 1978). St. Michael's opened in February 1874 as an establishment of the Marianist Province of America. It was transferred to the new Marianist Province of St. Louis in 1908 when the new provinces of St. Louis and Cincinnati were established. For more information, e-mail Fr. Richard or write him at St. Michael’s Parish, 1633 N. Cleveland, Chicago, Ill. 60614

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . . ST. ANTHONY JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL announced that Patricia Rickard has been named the school’s principal for the new academic year beginning July 1, 2010. Bringing 41 years of education experience, Rickard began her career at St. Anthony in 1989 and has served as vice principal/academic dean for the past 10 years. Prior to this she was a teacher for 20 years at St. Anthony Kailua and St. Joseph’s in Hilo. The Province thanks Fr. Jim Orsini for his years of service as principal. Fr. Jim will continue to help the school by raising funds as principal emeritus. Read more. UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON. The essays of Thomas M. Columbus, retiring editor of the University of Dayton Magazine, have been compiled in a new book, “Amazing Grace: Hopes and Memories.” Proceeds benefit his son's scholarship fund. Read more. UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON NAMES NEW MEMBERS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Congratulations to Fr. Martin Solma and Bro. Francisco González, who are among the five new members appointed to the University of Dayton board of trustees. Read more. CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU. The Council of Independent Colleges and the Walmart Foundation have selected CUH through a competitive application process to receive a $50,000 grant to help strengthen exemplary programs that support the education of first-generation students. Read more. In addition, CUH has entered into agreements with three major medical programs, clearing the path for its students to pursue postgraduate degrees in healthcare. Read more. ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN HIGH SCHOOL. Patrick Daly, the new president of Archbishop Riordan High School, was featured in a June 23 article in Catholic San Francisco. Read the article. ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL. Congratulations to the Moeller Crusaders rugby team, which won the state championship on June 5, beating Parma 19-7. The team, which has been in existence for only two years, finished the season undefeated. The Moeller rugby team celebrates its championship

VASJ IS PROUD TO HAVE ALUM AS PROVINCIAL

LEFT: Brian Menard with Provincial Martin Solma; RIGHT: Fr. Martin with a group of Marianists who are SJHS alums and former SJHS/VASJ faculty, including, front, Fr. Mike Reaume, Fr. Ken Templin and Bro. Charlie Wanda; back, Bros. Jeff Sullivan, Howard Lohrey, and Jim Brown, Dennis Johnson, and Bro. Tom Payne. Courtesy of the VASJ Web site

"It is no small deal to have one of our alums heading one of Villa Angela – St. Joseph High School’s two sponsoring orders,“ said Brian Menard, VASJ president. “I am hopeful that Fr. Marty will join us in Cleveland at his alma mater some time soon so our students and community can appreciate the leadership he will be providing." Provincial Martin Solma is a 1966 graduate of St. Joseph High School, which merged with Villa Angela in 1990.

MARIANIST MISSION LEIS ON THE FUN FOR JULY 4

Marianist Mission staff in their Hawaiian best. Photos courtesy of Dohn Roush

Leis, pineapple and grass skirts were the order of the day for the Marianist Mission’s Hawaiian themed July 4th luncheon. The staff celebrated with homemade decorations, food, games, prizes and a raffle. Raffle proceeds were given to the Marianist Environmental Education Center (MEEC).

LEFT: Party organizers, Jannette Wirrig, Shyra Miliner and Earlene Johnson (not shown, Sylvia Christy and Ruth Ann Wilson); RIGHT: Beach scene cake created by MM staff member Lori McClay.

SAVE THE DATE – MOUNT SAINT JOHN ANNIVERSARY

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mount Saint John in Dayton. On Oct. 15, 1910, the Society of Mary purchased 80.24 acres from Orange O. Ozias that are now home to Queen of Apostles Parish, Bergamo Center, NACMS, MEEC, Gallery Saint John, and the Meyer Hall and Marianist novitiate communities. All members of the Marianist Family are invited to attend an Open House and Centennial Celebration on the Mount Saint John property on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, from noon to 4 p.m. To receive your invitation, call 937.429.2521, write to: MSJ Centennial, Mount Saint John, 4435 East Patterson Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45430-1083, or e-mail.

GOOD TO KNOW July 7 - 16 MEC meeting, Dayton July 16 Prayer service for closing of Blessed Chaminade Tribunal, St. Louis July 18 - 24 Province retreat, Eureka, Mo. July 26 – Aug. 1 Province retreat, West Palm Beach MORE FAMILY ONLINE. The next issue of FamilyOnline will be August 20, 2010. BLOGGERS Read Malianika, a blog about Hawaiian Marianist spirituality, by Bros. Brandon Alana and Dennis Bautista and Aspirant Norman Capinpin. Read Scriptural Reflections from Fr. Bert Buby (Stonemill-Kiefaber, Dayton). Read News and Views, the blog of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities by Isabella Moyer, president. Read “Letting Go of Stuff – Day by Day” by Susan Vogt. Read “Beauty as Goal” by Bro. Gene Frank (Cupertino, Calif.) If you blog on Marianist topics, please send us a link to your blog. Contact Joan Suda.

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.

FAMILY FUN IN TEXAS AT TECABOCA  

Six families and more than 50 people participated in the Marianist Family Retreat June 12- 15 at Tecaboca in Mountain Home, Texas. Shown with the families are Fr. Tim Dwyer (standing, far left), Pati Krasensky (standing, sixth from right), Bro. Brandon Alana (behind Pati, orange shirt) and Anthony Fucci (director of the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J., standing, fourth from right). Courtesy of Kay Tally-Foos

INDIA. Read the latest news from the Nirmal Deep novitiate in Ranchi, India.

MLNNA. Read the July 2010 issue of E-News, the newsletter of the Marianist Lay Network of North America.

MSJC. Read the June 2010 issue of Justice Jottings, the newsletter of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative.

MLC. Read the June 2010 issue of Gifts and Tasks, the newsletter of the International Organization of Marianist Lay Communities.

JUST ONE MORE . . .

Bro. Charles Johnson updates the sign board at Tecaboca in Mountain Home, Texas

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