Volume 4, Number 21
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2005
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BRO. GABRIEL KIRANGAH ORDAINED IN NAIROBI

Bro. Chola Mulenga, deputy district superior (right) presented Fr. Gabriel with a gift from the District of Eastern Africa.

Fr. Gabriel with his mother and older brother

Fr. Gabriel Ng'ang'a Kirangah, 37, was ordained Oct. 29, 2005, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the first Marianist to be ordained a priest in the District of Eastern Africa. Archbishop Raphael Ndingi Mwana'a Nzeki served as the ordaining bishop, and Fr. George Cerniglia (General Administration) gave the homily. Bro. Chola Mulenga called Fr. Gabriel to this position of service, and all of the Marianists present affirmed this call. Fr. Martin Solma presented Fr. Gabriel to the archbishop for ordination. The colorful ceremony included Burundi drummers and the dancers and choir of St. Joseph the Worker Church, Fr. Gabriel's former parish in Nairobi. Fr. Mike Nartker, district assistant for religious life, planned the ordination and the reception that followed. Also in attendance was Bro. José María Alvira (General Administration). In January, Fr. Gabriel will begin Clinical Pastoral Education at Kenyatta Hospital as part of his pastoral year, during which he will serve also at various parishes and Marianist ministries. Congratulations and prayers to Fr. Gabriel!

MARIANISTS WELL REPRESENTED AT YOUTH CONFERENCE

Novice Dennis Bautista (Marybrook, St. Louis), FMI Pre-Novice Nicole Trahan (Our Lady of the Pillar Convent, San Antonio) and Fr. John Thompson (Hollywood, Fla.) assisted Bro. Charles Johnson in staffing a vocation booth at the National Catholic Youth Conference held in Atlanta from Oct. 26-29. Over 2,000 attendees stopped by the booth, including students and alumni from Marianist high schools and universities, lay Marianists, and former LIFE and Marianist family retreat participants.

The booth featured materials from each branch of the Marianist Family -- sisters, brothers, priests and laity -- and showcased a large map of the U.S. Province. Dennis Bautista assisted Bro. Charles in creating the booth.

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PROVINCE LITURGY COMMISSION HARD AT WORK

The Province Liturgy Commission met Oct. 14-15 at the Stonemill community in Dayton to revise the Marianist Ceremonial and develop a packet of resources to help directors and communities prepare funeral liturgies. The group's revision of the Marianist Prayer Book will be distributed at the beginning of the liturgical year in late November.

The Province Liturgy Commission, standing, Bros. Bob Resing (left) and Jack Somerville. Seated, from left, Bro. Mike O'Grady, Fr. Paul Fitzpatrick and Fr. Jerry Chinchar (chair). Not shown, Fr. John Melloh

ASSEMBLY 2007 CONVENED; TO BE HELD IN TUCSON

Provincial Stephen Glodek has convened the 2007 Province Assembly, which will be held June 25 - July 1, 2007, in Tucson, Arizona. The assembly will include a review of the Province's first five years, as well as broad goal setting, installation of the new Provincial Council and a celebration of the Province's story. Facilitators of the meeting are Sr. Miriam Ukeritis, CSJ, and Fr. David Couturier, OFM Cap, both of whom have considerable experience in facilitating and consulting with religious groups. The Assembly Coordinating Committee, chaired by Bro. Jack Ventura, will meet again in December to work on the theme of the assembly and possible speakers. Other committee members are Fr. Larry Doersching, Bro. John Haster, Diane Guerra, Bro. Frank O'Donnell, Bro. Jack Somerville and Pat Stephens.

CLEVELAND MARIANISTS TO CELEBRATE 150 YEARS

Bro. Jack Dempsey invites all to the sesquicentennial celebration of Marianist service in Cleveland (1856-2006) on Jan. 22, 2006, the feast of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church (Bridge Avenue/Ohio City), the site of the Marianists' first foundation. An open house reception will follow in the parish hall. Cleveland Bishop Anthony Pilla will be principal celebrant for the Eucharist. Fr. Paul Marshall, UD rector and former pastor of St. Aloysius-St. Agatha parish, will be the homilist. To register or for information, contact Bro. Jack at 216.481.8414, x. 230 or jpjd@myway.com. Bro. Jack has authored a history of the Marianists in Cleveland, which will be available at the reception. The entire Marianist Family, including alumni and staff from the many schools the Marianists served, is welcome.

NEW ASPIRANTS JOIN DISTRICT OF EASTERN AFRICA

From left, Bro. Michael Mureu, assistant to the aspirancy program, and new aspirants Samuel Goko, Martin Ng'ang'a, Joseph Kivilu, Cyprian Maingi and Joseph Barasa, with Bro. Patrick Kagai, director of the aspirancy program

In October, five young men began their aspirancy program in the District of Eastern Africa: Samuel Goko Mungai, Joseph Kivilu Nthuku, Cyprian Maingi Kituku, Joseph Barasa Ndieyira, and Martin Ng'ang'a Ndegwa. Bro. Patrick Kagai, director of the aspirancy program, and Bro. Michael Mureu, program assistant, received the aspirants into the Society of Mary. As part of the program, which lasts through July 2006, the men will serve in Marianist ministries in Nairobi and take courses. Congratulations and prayers to these new aspirants!

FALL HARVEST, CALIFORNIA

Photo courtesy of Bro. Bill Farrell

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

Bro. Iwao Jean Nagata (Region of Japan), 95, who died Nov. 7, 2005, in Tokyo, Japan. May he rest in peace. Bro. Iwao's obituary will appear in the next issue of FamilyOnline.

Fr. Francisco Pérez de Mendiguren (Province of Zaragoza), 70, who died Nov. 4, 2005, in Vitoria, Álava, Spain. May he rest in peace. Read Fr. Francisco’s obituary.

Bro. Bernardo Guevara (Province of Madrid), 93, who died Oct. 31, 2005, in Madrid. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Bernardo's obituary.

Please pray also for Lavirna O'Shaughnessy, Richard Schmitz, Anthony Nu'uanu, Keith Allen and Robert Rankey. Read more.

TIDAL RIVER, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

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 . . .

Fr. Tony Jansen, who is returning to the Cleveland Clinic this week from Lusaka, Zambia, due to complications from recent surgery.

Fr. Tom Doyle (Port Washington, N.Y.), who is recovering from a hernia operation.

Bro. Walt Oberster (Rockaway Park, N.Y.), who is recovering at home from a hospital stay for blood cancer and a rapid heart rate. Bro. Walt will undergo chemotherapy this week and thanks all for the many prayers, calls and visits. He said he is "very happy to be alive."

Please pray also for Jean Fitzpatrick, Rita Huey and Betty Lou Nelson. Read more.

THE GREAT PUMPKIN IN CUPERTINO

Fr. Jim Imhof reports that the Villa Saint Joseph group from Cupertino visited Morgan Hill's Pumpkin Patch in October and had a nice lunch out. From left, Fr. Larry Mann, Bro. Paul Fennelly, Bro. Tom Deasy, Fr. Jim and Bro. Elmer Dunsky

FROM THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Read the Nov. 1, 2005, issue of Via Latina from the General Administration in Rome.

Marianist Artists at Work
BRO. BOB RESING DEBUTS PHOTO WEB SITE

Bro. Bob Resing, staff assistant at the Provincial office in St. Louis, has a new Web site featuring his photography at www.resingart.com. Bro. Bob's images begin as digital photographs which he enhances in the computer so they take on the appearance of a painting. Bro. Bob is a photographer who holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University of Dayton, a master's degree in pastoral studies from Loyola University in Chicago and has studied at art institutes in Dayton and Melbourne, Australia. Bob enjoys taking pictures of nature. "I feel that I have been blessed with a good eye for composition and enjoy taking pictures of the patterns and designs that occur in nature that create abstractions of reality." Proceeds from Bob's photos support the Marianist Mission.

NEXT ISSUE: Marianist artist Bro. Joe Aspell. If you're an artist and would like to be featured, e-mail dguerra@sm-usa.org. (This feature was produced by Novice Dennis Bautista.)

AFFILIATES ON RETREAT IN NEW MEXICO

Lay Marianist Affiliates, mostly from Pueblo, Colo., took a two-day retreat to Taos, N.M., with Fr. Al McMenamy, seated, Nadine Morton; standing, from left, June Bausman, Jeanne Pagano, Mary Ann Valentine, Fr. Al, Jeannette Sullivan and Bob Valentine. Not shown: Jim Pagano.

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Congratulations to Janice Roccosalva, principal of Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, who will receive the Distinguished Educator Award from the Ursuline College Alumnae Association and Educational Unit. The honor recognizes quality and quantity of professional achievements contributing significantly to the advancement of education.

An art exhibit at Gallery Saint John in Dayton features work by Bros. Joe Barrish, John Lemker, Don Neff and Don Smith. The paintings, ceramics, photography and collages are on display through Nov. 20. The gallery is open from 12-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Bro. Jim Wisecaver reports that the West Hills community in California hosts a "Marianist Sunday" once a month for enquirers to join the community for prayer, liturgy, brunch and a discussion on vocations.

West Hills community, photo by Bro. Jim

Fr. Rudy Vela (Ligustrum, San Antonio) will lead a pilgrimage to several Marian shrines from May 16-29, 2006. The tour includes visits to Lourdes, Fatima, and Zaragoza for the Shrine of Our Lady of Pilar. Read the trip brochure. Contact rvela3@stmarytx.edu.

Fr. Tom Thompson is editor of the The Marian Library Newsletter, which comes out twice yearly. To subscribe, e-mail thomas.thompson@udayton.edu. In this issue Fr. Johann Roten writes an article entitled, “John Paul II: A Pope for Mary.” Read the issue.

NACMS STAFF ATTENDS DIVERSITY WORKSHOP

Myles McCabe (Province director of Peace and Justice) and Lay Marianists Joanne McCracken and Kevin Fitzpatrick delivered a workshop on diversity in late October for the staff of NACMS in Dayton. Workshop participants, first row, from left, Joanne McCracken, Carol Ramey, NACMS director, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Myles McCabe and Sr. Marie Abmayr. Second row, from left, Carolyn Perez, Teresa Trimboli and Janine Scott. Third row, from left, Maureen O'Rourke, Bro. Larry Cada and Joyce Daniel. Fourth row, from left, Dan Jordan, Patti Gehred and Ray McCracken

MYSTERY MARIANIST

It looks like this future Marianist means business, even as a primary school student in the 1960s at St. Helena’s school in Philadelphia. Who is he?

PROVINCE NEWS

Bro. Mike O'Grady reports that the first two meetings of the "Province Reflection Groups" are scheduled for Jan. 6-8, 2006, in Phoenix (Doubletree Hotel at Gateway Center) and Feb. 6-8, 2006, in Atlanta (Crown Plaza Airport). These sites were chosen for reasonable rates, proximity to airports and free shuttles to the hotels. Bro. Mike asks brothers who are interested to e-mail Donna Tucker at dtucker@sm-usa.org regarding their availability. Bro. Mike asks that brothers not make reservations until the Office of Religious Life contacts them, to insure a diversity of participants in each location. The groups were recommended by the Chapter Structures Commission and are being formed to share reflections about key topics for Province development.

Bro. Mike O'Grady reminds brothers that responses to the online survey about Province retreats are due this Friday, Nov. 11, 2005. If you did not receive a survey, contact Bro. Mike immediately at mogrady@sm-usa.org.

Bro. Jim Abel (Findlay Street, Cincinnati) is doing full-time ministry in services the community provides at St. Frances de Sales grade school. Bro. Jim also assists with Urban Plunges and at other community organizations. He is recovering at home from several health issues.

Dan Richter, coordinator of the Marianist Volunteer Program, is happy to announce the first issue of the MVP Newsletter. Read the issue.

The Province welcomes Maureen O'Rourke, who has been hired as assistant coordinator of the Marianist Volunteer Program. Dan Richter, MVP coordinator, reports that Maureen will work part time from Dayton. Her primary responsibilities include recruitment of volunteers (with emphasis on UD and Ohio), assisting with retreats, and maintaining contact with former Marianist Volunteers. Maureen is a recent graduate of the University of Dayton.

Welcome to Marie Wyman, who will do administrative work in Philadelphia with the Marianist office that includes CMSC, Marianist LIFE, NACMS, MLNNA and MSJC. Marie will work Tuesday through Friday and can be reached at cmscmarie@aol.com or 215.634.4116.

MARIANIST LIFE CELEBRATES 35th BIRTHDAY

2006 PROVINCE RETREATS - DATES, LOCATIONS SET

ST. JOHN’S - ROCKAWAY CELEBRATES DAY OF PRAYER

On Oct. 8 members of three lay Marianist groups (Sodality of Our Lady of the Pillar, Marianists for Long Island Family Experience, and Long Island Marianist Associates) joined the brothers at St. John's Home for Boys in Rockaway Park, N.Y., to celebrate the Marianist World Day of Prayer. After a prayer service and discussion, the participants signed letters expressing prayerful solidarity that were mailed to worldwide Marianist communities. They ended the day with a joyful dinner.At Eucharist, from left, Fr. Tom Doyle, Bro. Ray Miklich, Bro. Tom Trager, Fr. Paul Landolfi, Mary Linge and John Linge. The celebration was organized by the Long Island Advisory Committee led by Bro. Walt Oberster.

FROM THE SCHOOLS

GIFT WILL BUILD TECH CENTER. Archbishop Riordan High School (San Francisco) will receive $1 million from the Carl Gellert and Celia Berta Gellert Foundation which will be used to construct a building for campus ministry and a state-of-the-art technology center. Since many of Riordan's students do not have computers at home, the center will allow students to learn programs and to do computer-assisted research.

C-M FIGHTS HURRICANE WILMA. Fr. John Thompson (Hollywood, Fla.), president of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, reports that both the Jackson Street community and the school survived Hurricane Wilma, although he writes, "To say that it was scary would be an understatement." The school lost many trees, a few windows, and sections of roof and fence. Faculty, staff and maintenance crews worked together so that school could reopen on Nov. 1. Fr. John wrote, "They really went above and beyond the call of duty. I can say that at Chaminade-Madonna, 'Family Spirit' is not just a quaint notion, but a lived reality."

An uprooted tree at the Lincoln Street community in Hollywood, Fla. Courtesy of Fr. Dan Doyle

Chaminade Madonna

UD HAS GONE WIRELESS. The University of Dayton is ranked among the top 20 wireless campuses in the U.S., according to the "Most Unwired Campuses" survey. Compiled annually by Intel, the survey places the university at number 15 of the top 50 campuses in the nation. The school has more than 700 wireless access points in academic buildings, green spaces and residential areas.

MOELLER FAMILY REHABS BUILDING. Archbishop Moeller High School (Cincinnati) was featured in the Oct. 14 Catholic Telegraph about the school's partnership with the "Race Street Tenant Organization Cooperative" (RESTOC), a non-profit organization that builds and manages affordable housing in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine community. Moeller students "adopted" a neglected apartment building and hope to have the upper floors rehabbed by the end of the year. Students, faculty, parents, and alumni contributed to the effort.

RETREAT DIRECTORS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING

Retreat directors gathered for their annual meeting at TECABOCA: A Marianist Center for Spiritual Renewal on Oct. 3-6. At the meeting, from left, Paul Bredestege (Governor's Island in Huntsville, Ohio), Denis Link (TECABOCA), Bro. Jack Ventura, Bro. Mike O'Grady, Anthony Fucci (Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May, N.J.), Dick Flack (Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning in Dayton), and Sr. Paulette Patritti and Dana Dragovich (Marianist Retreat & Conference Center in Eureka, Mo.)

OUT AND ABOUT

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

Read updated changes to the personnel. For more copies of the new personnel, e-mail amueller@sm-usa.org. Remember that personnel information on the PORTAL is updated on a regular basis at www.marianist.com/portal

POOL TIME IN SAN ANTONIO

"THE AWESOME POWER OF FAITH"

Bro. Ray McQuade, Fr. Rich Kuhn and Bro. Frank Smith (North Topsail Beach, N.C.) report that Al and Barbara Amatruda wrote a history of the Christian Family Living Family Retreat Center in North Topsail Beach, N.C. Read The Awesome Power of Faith.

CHAMINADE EDUCATIONAL CENTER, BANGALORE, INDIA

Bro. Mark Ormond sends this photo of the nearly completed Chaminade Educational Centre at Deepahalli, Bangalore, India. The white column above the main entrance of the school building will be the plinth for a statue of Blessed Chaminade. Classes are already being held in the building. Photo courtesy of Bro. Saju

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

MSJC. Read the November 2005 issue of Justice Jottings.

MAUI. Read the latest news from Maui from Fr. Steve Tutas.

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MYSTERY MARIANIST UNVEILED . . .

It’s none other than our esteemed vocation director, Bro. Charles Johnson, a Philadelphia native. But Charles had a sweeter side as a boy, as seen in the photo to the left from kindergarten. Bro. Charles’ life lesson:“To love another person is to see the face of God.”

ALTARS FOR “DAY OF THE DEAD”

SEAT OF WISDOM

Fr. Jack Reilly with Kathy Fanger, an active lay Marianist, at the San Juan residence in California after a meeting. They're admiring Bro. Joe Aspell's sculpture, "Seat of Wisdom."

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