Volume 4, Number 10
Tuesday, May 24, 2005

BRO. KEYMAN-IGE PROFESSES FIRST VOWS IN DAYTON

Following the Eucharist on May 21, from left, Fr. Dave McGuigan, Bro. Stephen Glodek, Bro. Isak and Fr. Jim Fitz

Bro. Isak Keyman-Ige, 47, professed first vows on May 21, 2005, at Queen of Apostles chapel at Mount St. John in Dayton. Presiding at the Eucharist was Fr. Jim Fitz, assistant provincial. Provincial Stephen Glodek received the vows, and Fr. Dave McGuigan, novice director, gave the homily. James Pera directed the music; acolytes were Novices Alfredo Chavez and Andrew Kosmowski. Bro. Isak is the first professed Marianist brother from the African country of Somalia. He lived in Italy and received a Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Milan. Bro. Isak will join the Casa Maria community in San Antonio, where he will lecture and study at St. Mary's University. Our congratulations to Bro. Isak!

REGION OF KOREA INAUGURATED ON PENTECOST SUNDAY

Celebrating the Region of Korea's independence, from left, Bro. Vianney Ahn, Fr. David Fleming, Bro. Stephen Glodek, Fr. Tim Kim and Bro. Bill Campbell. Photo courtesy of Bro. John Ko

The Region of Korea was officially inaugurated on May 15 during the liturgy of Pentecost at the Regional Center in Seoul, Korea. Fr. Tim Kim, regional superior of Korea, presided at the Mass and gave the homily. Superior General Fr. David Fleming presented the official decree of the establishment of the Region, and Provincial Stephen Glodek, Fr. Eugen Mensdorff-Pouilly, regional superior of Oesterreich-Deutschland, and Bro. Dennis Schmitz gave reflections. A Korean feast followed the Eucharist. Also in attendance were Fr. Louis-Ibaragi Shimizu, regional superior of Japan, Fr. Jack Russi, former provincial of the former Province of the Pacific, Bro. Bill Campbell, former assistant provincial of the former Province of the Pacific, and more than 200 members of the Region of Korea, Marianist lay communities, and Marianist sisters. Congratulations and blessings to the members of the Region of Korea!

PERSONNEL NEWS

The Provincial Council has approved Bro. Oscar Vasquez for ordination on Aug. 27, 2005, in San Antonio.

The Provincial Council has approved Bro. Gabriel Kirangah for ordination on Oct. 29, 2005, in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Provincial Council has approved Bro. Sean Downing for his perpetual profession of vows on Oct. 1, 2005, in Dayton.

Novice Luke Hoenigman will soon depart the novitiate. Luke expressed his gratitude to the Province for his years of formation. The Province wishes Luke the very best in his future work.

CAPE MAY HOSTS BALTIMORE STUDENTS

Eighth graders from Mother Seton Academy in Baltimore were all smiles during a retreat on May 9-10 at the Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, N.J., which was made possible by a grant from the Marianist Sharing Fund.

Pictured with Cape May student retreatants at the beach are Bro. Jesse O'Neill (seated, center) and Sr. Ann Claire (standing, center), teachers at Mother Seton; Jessica Sherwen, (kneeling, center), retreat leader; and Jeff Gustafson (standing, far right), UD student and intern. Not shown: Anthony Fucci, Cape May director. For some of the students, it was the first time they had seen the ocean.

PREPARATORY COMMISSION, 2006 GENERAL CHAPTER

General Superior Fr. David Fleming announced the election of the two final members of the Preparatory Commission for the 33rd General Chapter in 2006. Bro. Maximin Magnan (Togo) and Fr. Jack McGrath will join Fr. George Cerniglia, liaison with the General Council, and appointed members Bro. Domingo Fuentes (Brazil) and Fr. François Rossier (Switzerland). The commission plans to meet during the summer or early fall.

NEWMAN CENTER STUDENTS ARE CONFIRMED

Bishop Sylvester Ryan (center), bishop of Monterey, confirmed nine Newman Center students from the University of California at Santa Cruz at Holy Cross Church on May 8. Shown with the students are Bro. David Betz (far left) and Fr. Roland Bunda (next to the bishop, partially hidden), who direct the Newman Center.

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

Bro. Richard Rose (Mercy Siena, Dayton), 63, who died May 23, 2005, in Dayton. May he rest in peace. Visitation for Bro. Dick will be May 26, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at Queen of Apostles chapel at Mount St. John, followed by a funeral liturgy at 7:30 p.m. Burial is scheduled for May 27 at 10 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Cemetery at Mount St. John. Bro. Dick's obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Bro. Richard, undated

Bro. Richard, recent

Bro. Norm Eckl (Mercy Siena, Dayton), 78, who died May 14, 2005, in Dayton of pneumonia. May he rest in peace. A Mass of the Resurrection for Bro. Norm was celebrated May 19 at Queen of Apostles Chapel, Mount St. John, Dayton. He was buried on May 20 at Queen of Heaven Cemetery at Mount St. John. Fr. Jim Fitz presided at the Mass, and Fr. Norb Burns gave the homily. In his welcome, Bro. Jack Somerville said Bro. Norm had a great sense of humor and was an excellent mentor to younger brothers. Read Bro. Norm's obituary.

Esther Bunda, who died on May 18, 2005, in Honolulu. Esther was the aunt of Fr. Roland Bunda (Santa Cruz, Calif.)

PEONY, 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, contact Bro. Bob at rresing@sm-usa.org

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF . . .

Fr. Richard Knuge (Meyer Hall, Dayton), who is hospitalized and continues treatment for cancer.

Bro. Howard Lohrey (Montgomery Road, Cincinnati), who continues treatment for bacterial meningitis.

Fr. Bill Wightman (Curé of Ars, St. Louis), who is in rehabilitation after a knee replacement.

Please also pray for Angie, Scott and Maria Fraser, Anna Klein, Frank Kopczyk, Laddie Vacek, A.J. Wagner, Grace Walle and Mike White. Read prayer intentions.

TECABOCA BOARD MEETING

Board members of TECABOCA: A Marianist Center for Spiritual Renewal, in Mountain Home, Texas, met on May 1 at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. PHOTO LEFT: Beth Bone (left) and Fr. Jim Mueller; PHOTO RIGHT: from left, Bro. Jim Burkholder, Paul Garro and Denis Link, TECABOCA executive director.

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Congratulations to Bro. Ray Kane (Jackson Street, Hollywood, Fla.), who graduated on May 2 from St. Thomas University in Miami after completing a three-year program in spiritual direction.

Fr. Gus Biehl (East St. Louis, Ill.) was invited by the diocese of Belleville, Ill., to a meeting of state legislators, representatives of the diocese, and Francis Cardinal George, archbishop of Chicago, on May 5-6 in Springfield, Ill., regarding the work of Catholic Charities in the area.

Fr. Joe Tarrillion, president of Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, awarded the 2005 Marianist Heritage Award to Alicia Garcia and Carlos Enrico. The award recognizes lay people who support and promote the Catholic, Marianist mission.

Fr. Joe with Alicia Garcia and Carlos Enrico

Fr. Charles Miller (Chaminade Community House, San Antonio), professor of theology at St. Mary's University, has published an article, "Translation Errors in the Pontifical Biblical Commission's The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures," in the Spring 2005 issue of Biblical Theology Bulletin.

Bro. Al Kuntemeier (Fort Worth, Texas) reports that Nolan Catholic High School's women's tennis team won the state championship for the second year in a row. Bro. Al has coached the team for 24 years.

Bro. Ed Longbottom offers a photo from Casa Maria in San Antonio that represents the Marianists of North America: Fr. Luis Melo from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Jose Luis Salazar, a lay Marianist from Querétaro, Mexico; and Bro. Tim Piepryzca, a science teacher at Central Catholic High School and a member of the Casa Maria community.

At the Casa Maria community, from left, Fr. Luis, Jose Salazar and Bro. Tim represent the three countries of North America.

Bro. Jack Somerville (novitiate, Dayton) reports that crackers and water containers (intact and filled with water) from 1960 found in an old bomb shelter at the Dayton novitiate were donated to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB. A thank-you note from Major General Charles Metcalf (Ret.) read, ". . . you have contributed significantly to the preservation of our history, our Air Force heritage and tradition, and the memory of those who led the way."

Msgr. Kevin Vann of the diocese of Springfield, Ill., has been appointed coadjutor bishop-designate of the diocese of Fort Worth, Texas, by Pope Benedict XVI. Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth was the spiritual director to Fr. Vann when they were both in Rome in the 1980s.

CELEBRATING THE VOWS IN DAYTON

Enjoying the social following Bro. Isak's profession of vows, from left, Fr. Eldon Reichert, Bro. Joe Mariscalco, Bro. Sean Downing, Fr. Tom Schroer and Bro. Joe Barrish

"FORMING A MISSIONARY HEART"

Read an article by Msgr. John Kozar, national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the U.S., called "Forming a Missionary Heart." The article appears in the Spring 2005 issue of Seminary Journal, which is edited by Bro. Bernie Stratman.

NURSES HONORED AT VILLA ST. JOSEPH, CUPERTINO

Fr. Jim Imhof reports that on May 14, the brothers of Villa St. Joseph in Cupertino honored the nurses and healthcare workers who offer such loving and professional care to them. The nurses are wearing shawls (mantillas) made by Fr. Joe Stefanelli for the occasion. Nurses, from left, Patty, Esmeralda, Nellie, Grace, Marina, Ruby, Carline, Jean and Olga; standing in back, from left, workers John and Steve and Fr. Joe.

TWO ARTISTS JOURNEY TO NASHVILLE

Paintings and sculptures by Bro. Mel Meyer (Curé of Ars, St. Louis), left, are on exhibition until June 10 at The Arts Company, a gallery in Nashville, Tenn. The show also features sketches by Bro. Brian Zampier (Lindell Blvd., St. Louis). Both work at the Marianist Galleries in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy of www.nashvilledigest.com.)

"Shop Shapes" by Bro. Brian Zampier is on exhibition with Bro. Mel Meyer's artwork at The Arts Company in Nashville, Tenn., until June 10.

MYSTERY MARIANIST

In the early 1970s, most young men had long hair and many wore tinted glasses, as did this young Marianist brother. Who is he, and why is he standing next to Bugs Bunny? See below for more information . . .

2004-2005 PERSONNEL

THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO THE PERSONNEL!

BROTHERS HONORED BY CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

Congratulations to Bros. Jack Dempsey (second from left) and Bob Dzubinski (far right), who received a certificate of appreciation from Deacon Rocky Ortiz (center), director of the Cleveland Diocesan Catholic Relief Services, for "bringing greater attention to the plight of the African people through . . Africa Awareness Week." At left is Thomas Awiapo of Catholic Relief Services in Ghana.

BROTHER ISAK AND FRIENDS

Newly professed Bro. Isak Keyman-Ige poses with friends from Catholic Social Services in Cincinnati, where he ministered during his novitiate program. Bro. Isak worked with refugees from the Sudan, Liberia and Somalia.

OUT AND ABOUT

Read the upcoming travel schedule of members of the Provincial staff in St. Louis.

ON MY HONOR . . .

Bro. Joe Scheible (Marcella Road, Cleveland), scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 920 at St. Aloysius parish in Cleveland, received a district "Award of Merit" on May 12, honoring 45 years of scout leadership, including scouting work at St. Joseph school in Japan. Shown with Bro. Joe are, from left, Bill Garrison, BSA district chairman; Scouts Hosea Anderson and Kyle Ford; Cubmaster Teriea Anderson and Assistant Scoutmaster Kevin Ford. Congratulations to Bro. Joe!

HELP . . .

Our Lady of the Pillar parish in St. Louis needs clerical assistance for weekend Masses throughout the summer beginning the weekend of June 18. If you are able to assist, contact Ann Geraty at 314.993.2280.

CLOSED . . .

The Provincial Office is closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday,
May 30.

OOPS . . .

In the last issue of FamilyOnline, we incorrectly identified the woman in the photo of Colegio San José students at the governor's official home. The woman was the governor's wife. Sorry for the error!

A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL

Bros. Dave Murphy of Marcella Road in Cleveland (left) and Victor Forlani of Washington Street in Dayton share a laugh at the dinner following the first profession of Bro. Isak Keyman-Ige on May 21 in Dayton.

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

NGO REPORT. Read the May 15, 2005, Marianist NGO Report from Bro. Steve O'Neil.

INDIA NEWSLETTER. Read the May 15, 2005, newsletter from the Region of India.

CENTERPOINT.COM. Read the May 2005 issue of Centerpoint.com, the e-newsletter from Bro. Walt Oberster at the Center for Marianist Spirituality and Communities (CMSC) in Philadelphia.

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MYSTERY MARIANIST UNVEILED . . .

Of course it's Bro. Dan Klco, from the Stonemill/Kiefaber community in Dayton. But we don't know WHY he was standing next to Bugs Bunny. We suggest you ask him, and let us know.

A WORD FROM THE EDITOR . . .

I cannot thank you enough for the prayers, packages and support as my son served two tours of duty in Iraq, most recently in Fallujah. He is home safely and will begin embassy duty in September. God is merciful, as always.

Cpl Eric M. Shelvy, USMC, May 2005

PROVINCE BIRTHDAYS

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