Volume 5, Number 8
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
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MARIANISTS ARE SHOWCASED AT LA CONGRESS

Sr. Vange Escobar, Fr. Ken Templin and Aspirant Tom Farnsworth chat with a visitor at the Marianist exhibit in the LA Congress exhibition hall.

The Marianists were represented in force at the annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress March 30 - April 2 in Anaheim, Calif. The conference is the nation's largest gathering of Roman Catholics, with over 40,000 attending this year. According to Vocation Director Bro. Charles Johnson, several members of our formation program first met the Marianists at the LA Congress.

The Marianist presence was centered in an inviting "living room" booth in the exhibition hall. Representatives from the SM, FMI, MLC (Marianist Lay Communities) and MVP (Marianist Volunteer Program) spoke with hundreds of people about the possibilities within Marianist life. Fifty people filled out cards requesting follow-up help in their discernment process. Bro. Jim Wisecaver (West Hills, Calif.) is contacting several of these people about attending a Marianist discernment weekend at the end of May in the Los Angeles area.

At the LA Congress, Contact Ray Dominguez, Fr. Roland Bunda, Aspirant Luis Gamboa, Bro. David Betz, Fr. Ken Templin and Lay Marianist Fausto Sanchez

PHOTO LEFT: Bro. Dennis Schmitz speaks with a visitor at the Marianist exhibit. PHOTO RIGHT: Lay Marianist Fausto Sanchez and Bro. Jim Wisecaver. Photos courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver, Fr. Roland Bunda and Dan Richter

MARIANIST CENTER RENOVATION UNDERWAY

At the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the Marianist Center on April 18, contractors Larry and Mike Nibbi, Bro. John Haster, architects Milan Gill and Tony Pantaleoni, Bros. Richard Dix and Tom Suda and Bob Nibbi. General contractor for the project is Nibbi Brothers. Bro. John and Fr. Dave Schuyler gave remarks. (Larry Nibbi and Tony Pantaleoni are alums of Archbishop Riordan High School.) Photo courtesy of Bro. Jim Leahy

An extensive renovation of the Marianist Center in Cupertino, Calif., will transform the property into a full retirement center with a capacity for 27 brothers and priests as well as 10 guest rooms. The property includes three buildings that will be connected by covered walkways: Chaminade Hall (dining for 50, a large chapel, community room and offices), St. Mary's Hall (residence for active retired) and St. Joseph's Hall (residence for those needing care). Bro. John Haster, community director and owner's rep for the project, said the brothers will especially love the flat terrain for walking, and the beautiful gardens and fountains. Bro. Tom Suda is assisting with the renovation, which should be complete in March 2007. Brothers in Cupertino currently live in two residences -- Villa St. Joseph and San Juan (provincial office for the former Province of the Pacific). Both residences are on the sales market.
The Marianist Center was built as a formation house for the former Province of the Pacific in the early 1980s, just down the road from the San Juan and Villa St. Joseph residences. In the early 1990s, the Center began a new life as a retreat and conference center. In 2003, the retreat center closed.

NEWS ABOUT VOCATIONS

Read the April 24, 2006, issue of Vocation News from Bro. Charles Johnson.

MVP PROGRAM HOPES TO EXPAND IN HAWAI'I

Dan Richter, far left, with Honolulu Marianists Bro. Bob Hoppe, Fr. Tim Eden, Bro. Tom Spring, Fr. Ken Templin, Bro. José Degorio, Bro. Jim Christiana and Fr. Allen DeLong

Seeking new recruits and input on ways to expand his program, Marianist Volunteer Program (MVP) Coordinator Dan Richter traveled to Honolulu in March to speak to students and faculty at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Richter also met with Bros. Dennis Schmitz, Jerry Bommer and Bernie Ploeger and a representative from Faith Action for Community Equity to discuss placement options for volunteers in Hawai'i.

Bro. Dennis (MVP steering committee co-chair) and Marianist Lay Affiliates Barbara Belle, Kristi Schulenberg and Pete Steiger discussed bringing the MVP to Hawai'i.

CHAMINADE CELEBRATES 5OTH; KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN

Chaminade University of Honolulu honored its 50th anniversary and officially kicked off a $50 million capital campaign in a celebration April 5 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu. The school has already reached more than half of its campaign goal, raising $37 million to date, which includes $25 million in capital funds and almost $12 million in support of scholarships, programs and other endowments. The capital gifts and pledges raised include funds for constructing a new library and information resource center. View Chaminade’s 50th anniversary photo gallery.

EASTER CELEBRATION IN DAYTON

Easter dinner at the Stonemill community in Dayton included brothers from the Chambers community, guests Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski from UD's Institute for Pastoral Initiatives, and Bro. Dan Klco's family. Fr. Paul Marshall was "chef-par-excellence." Stonemill photos courtesy of Fr. Jerry Chinchar. Photo top left: Fr. Chris Wittmann at the Easter Vigil; top right, Sr. Angela Ann and Bro. Tom Pieper; bottom left, Assistant Chef Bro. Ray Fitz; bottom right, celebrating at the Meyer Hall community Loretta Whiston (sister of the late Bro. George Whiston), Bros. Ron Overman and Don Neff and Fr. Jim Schimelpfening, Don Winfree (guest) and Bros. Joe Barrish, Jeff Sullivan, Joe Mariscalco and Don Smith

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

Bro. Joseph O'Meara (Curé of Ars, St. Louis), 84, who died April 14, 2006, of leukemia. May he rest in peace. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 19 at Our Lady of the Pillar in St. Louis, with burial at Maryhurst cemetery. Fr. Joe Uvietta presided. Bro. Joe served as an educator in Illinois, Texas and Missouri. He taught high school math for almost 40 years and served on the Council of Heads of Math Departments of Diocesan High Schools. Read Bro. Joe's obituary.

Fr. Charles Oyabu (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), 64, who died April 5, 2006, of cancer. May he rest in peace. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated April 11 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Helotes, Texas. Fr. Gerald Hammel presided. A Mass of Christian Burial also was celebrated in Honolulu April 22 at the Mystical Rose Chapel, with burial at Diamond Head Cemetery. Fr. Ken Templin presided. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Church, Maui, on May 5 at 6 p.m. Fr. Charlie was known for his contagious laugh and dedication to the students and parishioners he served in Hawai'i and Texas. Read Fr. Charlie's obituary.

Bro. Dario Tucci (Province of Italy), 67, who died March 20, 2006, in Rome. May he rest in peace. Bro. Dario was the General Archivist at the General Administration in Rome. Read Bro. Dario's obituary.

Fr. Robert Heil (Region of Peru), 87, who died April 16, 2006, in Lima, Peru. May he rest in peace. Read Fr. Robert's obituary.

Fr. Louis Felix Morel (Province of France), 77, who died April 10, 2006, in Colmar, France. May he rest in peace. Read Fr. Louis' obituary.

Bro. Benigno Villardi (Province of Italy), 76, who died March 28, 2006, in Rome. May he rest in peace. Read Bro. Benigno's obituary.

Please pray also for Lt. Colonel Michael Neary, Monsignor Bernard J. Moran, Bonnie Rouleau, Mary Sanneman, Herbert Schepers, Mr. Showraiah, Fr. Alan Sprenger, Thomas Tobin, Joseph Uckotter, and Charles Walusimbi. Read more.

PEONY, MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN, 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. Joe Grieshaber (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), who is recovering from a broken ankle and fractured leg.

Fr. Joe Lackner (Lindell Blvd., St. Louis), wishes to thank everyone who prayed for him. His angiogram showed no obstructions.

Fr. Cris Janson (Casa Maria, San Antonio), who is recovering from hernia surgery.

Bro. Ed Loch (Central Catholic, San Antonio), who will have surgery on May 2 to remove cancer on his kidney.

Fr. Larry Mann (Villa St. Joseph, Cupertino), who is hospitalized with pneumonia.

Bro. William McCall (Villa St. Joseph, Cupertino), who is recovering from hernia surgery.

Please pray also for Sr. Audrey Buttner, David Fitz and Hubert Sturm. Read more.

WHO'S DOING WHAT

Fr. Richard (left) with Fr. Dave Paul

Fr. Richard Loehrlein, development officer for Chaminade Catholic Secondary School in Karonga, Malawi, visited St. Louis in March. Fr. Richard has been in Malawi since 1990; he retired in 2002 after 50 years of teaching in the U.S., Ireland and Africa. He now raises money to feed children at the boarding school and to buy school materials. Chaminade is considered the best educational institution in the country. It was founded by the late Bro. George Dury in 1962.

Watercolor of St. Charles, Mo., by Bro. Mel

Congratulations to Bro. Mel Meyer (Curé of Ars, St. Louis) and Bro. Brian Zampier (Marybrook, St. Louis), who participated in an art show in Kirkwood, Mo., April 22. Bro. Mel earned first place in watercolor painting. Bro. Brian received honorable mention for a collage piece and a pen and ink.

Fr. Tom French (Riordan, San Francisco) attended the Consistory of Cardinals at the Vatican in March. Fr. Tom was one of several Bay Area church members who witnessed the installation of San Francisco Archbishop William Levada as Cardinal. He also attended a papal audience with Pope Benedict XVI.

Fr. Tom with Cardinal Levada and Riordan High board member Richard Riley

Fr. Jim Heft (Trinity Avenue, Dayton) is featured in a University of Dayton Flyer News story and editorial about his new assignment as president of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC. On April 23, Fr. Jim was honored at a reception at UD in appreciation for his years of ministry as presider and preacher at liturgies on campus.

Fr. Mike, Fr. Roberto Hanss and Bro. Fermín García at a Mayan temple in Palenque, Chiapas

Fr. Mike Reume (Dublin, Ireland) has been visiting with the San Jose community in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, for the last two months. The community recently treated Fr. Mike to a tour of ancient Mayan sites.

Bro. John Samaha (Villa St. Joseph, Cupertino) has been appointed board counselor for the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the U.S. He has been a member of the ESBVM for a number of years.

Fr. Ken Templin, Bro. Mike O'Grady and Dr. Nick Iammarino were reunited in April at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Nick is a visiting professor at Chaminade on sabbatical from Rice University. Nick was a senior at St. Joseph's High School in Cleveland in 1969 when Fr. Ken and Bro. Mike taught there.

Fr. Ken, Bro. Mike and Nick Immarino

When Cardinal Cipriani of Lima, Peru, visited Archbishop Gomez of San Antonio in March, he made a special trip to the Marianist Residence to visit Fr. Lawrence Jordan, who was the Cardinal's high school teacher in Peru, and other brothers who had served in Peru. Fr. Lawrence died a week later at the age of 98.

Bro. Ed Loch (center) was tour guide for Cardinal Cipriani (right) at Mission San Jose in San Antonio. The Cardinal's driver is at left.

Bro. Ed Longbottom (Querétaro, Mexico) reports that eight young people made their personal consecration to Mary in the Querétaro community chapel in March. The consecration followed a four week program of preparation meetings. The group prepares chapel liturgy once a month and has service activities planned. Pre-novice Rigoberto and Bros. Eduardo and Esteban work with the group.

Bro. Mitch

Bros. Mitch Schweickart, Jim Abel, Mike Murphy and Bob Donovan were recognized by the president of the University of Notre Dame for hosting an Urban Plunge program for Notre Dame students at the Findlay Street community in Cincinnati. Six students and two moderators participated in activities such as rehabbing houses and serving at soup kitchens. Read the president's letter.

Congratulations to Bro. Ed Violett (W. Ligustrum, San Antonio), who has been elected to the Faculty Senate of St. Mary's University.

Fr. Bert Buby (Stonemill Road, Dayton) was interviewed about the apostle Peter in a Columbus-Dispatch article April 14. Read the article.

Best wishes to Greg Evans, a teacher and campus minister at North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, who became a Marianist Affiliate in early April at a Lenten Day of Recollection. Twenty-five affiliates and Marianist League members participated in the day, which included Mass, affiliation ceremony, stations of the cross and a conference by Fr. Bert Buby.

Tony Garascia, president of the International Team of Marianist Lay Communities, announces the group's participation in the Congress for Ecclesial Movements and New Communities in Rome May 31 – June 2. In addition to Tony, congress delegates will be Lorna Imueni (Africa) and Ezequiel Reggiani (Latin America). Read Tony’s letter.

Sr. Gretchen Trautman has been appointed formation director for the Marianist Sisters' Province of the U.S. She is replacing Sr. Eileen Cehyra, who served the last three years in this position.

Novice Joyce Detzel of the Marianist Sisters has withdrawn from the novitiate. Our best wishes and prayers to Joyce in her future endeavors.

Bro. Bill Schlosser (Karonga, Malawi) reports that Bro. Philip Adoka recently organized a weekend YCS (Young Christian Students) youth rally that attracted more than 200 students from 10 different schools, mostly from Karonga. The rally included presentations on human rights, moral values, HIV/AIDS, prayer and vocations. Students from Chaminade Catholic Secondary School and MIRACLE Technical School participated. Bishop Zuza from the Mzuzu diocese was an honored speaker, and the YCS diocesan team was part of the weekend.

Bishop Joseph Mukasa Zuza (second from right) with Bros. Philip Adoka, Bill Schlosser and Phillip Kalului at the youth rally

MARIANIST LIFE HOLDS FIRST ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

The former home of spiritual writer and priest, Henri Nouwen, near Toronto, Canada, was the setting for the first meeting of the Marianist LIFE Advisory Board March 31- April 2. At the meeting, front row, John Malloy and Jamieson Fong; back row, Carol LaMont, Marg VanHerk-Paradis, Bro. Jack Ventura, Fr. Larry Doersching, Marie Schultz, Brian Reavey, national coordinator for LIFE, Sean Sanford and Joanne McCracken

HAWAI'I AFFILIATES AT HALE MALIA

Fr. Jack Rielly visited with Hawai'i affiliates in March at Hale Malia, with Eucharist, meeting and reception. Shown: Bro. Frank Spaeth, Albert Lum, Mr. & Mrs. Peter Estomago, Mr. & Mrs. John Lake and Fr. Jack. Photo courtesy of Bro. José Degorio

FOUNDERS AND MARTYRS MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Bro. John Samaha (Villa St. Joseph, Cupertino), Province liaison with the Postulator General, recommends materials from the Postulator General in Rome, including posters and post cards of our founders and martyrs. View a list and photos of the materials available. Orders should be addressed to Fr. Antonio Solda, SM, Marianisti, Via Latina 22, 00179 Rome, Italy; or e-mail: genproc@smcuria.it Remittance may be made by check payable to "Marianisti."

BRO. ASPELL CREATES COAT OF ARMS

Bro. Joe Aspell (San Jose, Calif.) designed the coat of arms for Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco and supervised its fabrication in bronze with Alan Osborne of Art Foundry of Sacramento. Bro. Joe installed the piece in St. Mary Cathedral in San Francisco.

PEACE & JUSTICE UPDATE: Call For Action on Immigration The Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 was passed by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee March 27 but failed to pass the Senate before Easter break. The Senate reconvened this week. Take action and contact your senator today. Immigration Rally in St. Louis Bro. Brian Halderman, holding a sign that says "Justice for All" in Spanish, was one of an estimated 5,000 who participated in an immigration rights rally in downtown St. Louis April 9. The rally was one of many around the country supporting"The National Day of Action for Immigrant Justice." Read Bro. Brian's editorial on immigration reform. Immigration Rally in San Antonio Lay Marianist Angie Cortez (left) joined with Sr. Anne Semel, SSND, a faculty member at St. Mary's University, and thousands of others from San Antonio at a rally and march April 10 in support of immigrant and human rights. Angie is a member of the Communidades de Base Marianistas in San Antonio. Social Justice Meeting Eighteen representatives from Marianist schools will meet in Dayton July 18-20 to discuss service and social justice activities. Katrina and New Orleans-Lessons Learned Eleven members of the Marianist family will meet to work and pray with victims of the Gulf storms April 28 - May 1. The team includes: Bros. Brian Haldermann, Steve O'Neil, Jim Facette; Novices Bob Jones, Alfredo Chavez, Steve Paone and Dennis Bautista; and Jim Vogt, (MSJC), Allison Radelet (Chaminade-Julienne) and Tom Simpson (St. John Vianney). The program will be offered again May 19 - 22 and June 23 - 26. Limit 15 per session. Find out more. Contact Myles McCabe, Province Director of Peace & Justice, mmccabe@sm-usa.org. 314.533.1207, x. 235

FROM THE SCHOOLS . . .

DANIEL J. GROSS CATHOLIC Fifteen students and three faculty members have a better understanding of the hardships endured by Hurricane Katrina victims after spending their spring break assisting with the clean-up effort in New Orleans. The group removed debris, ripped out drywall and disinfected homes. Congratulations on a fine effort!

Daniel J. Gross High School students and faculty are shown with a New Orleans police officer whose home they helped clean up.

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON More than 200 students from the University of Dayton used their March spring break this year for "BreakOut" service trips to a dozen locations in North and South America. One group went to Juarez, Mexico, where they learned about immigration issues and visited the women's center.

UD student Jaimie Guerra went to Juarez on her spring break and stayed with the family of Llydia and Lluvia

UD SCHOOL OF LAW The UD School of Law's new curriculum was highlighted in a U.S. News and World Report article that appeared in its April 10 "America's Best Graduate Schools 2007" issue. The article notes that UD launched the country's first five-semester juris doctor (JD) program and highlighted other reforms the school has made to benefit graduates.

ST. JOHN VIANNEY Larry Keller, principal of St. John Vianney High School in St. Louis, received a check for $6,300 from Most Sacred Heart parish in Eureka, Mo., for Phase 2 of the school's capital campaign.

Fr. Anderson (left) of Most Sacred Heart parish and Larry Keller (far right) with Vianney students who have graduated from the parish.

CHAMINADE COLLEGE PREP - ST. LOUIS The Symphonic Band and Jazz Band I from Chaminade College Preparatory in St. Louis received honors at the Festivals of Music in Chicago in early April. The Symphonic Band earned a superior rating and placed 1st in its category and 1st for all concert bands. Jazz Band I earned a superior rating and 2nd place in its category.

UPDATES NEEDED FOR LAY MARIANIST DIRECTORY

Lay Marianist Marilyn Schwieterman is seeking updated contact information for the Lay Marianist Directory. Read Marilyn’s letter for more details.

A PIECE OF CALIFORNIA MARIANIST HISTORY

A group of California brothers from Villa St. Joseph took a road trip to visit the Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz, which once housed a Marianist high school and the novitiate for the former Province of the Pacific and now serves as a hotel and conference center. At the resort, Fr. Jim Imhoff, Bros. David Betz (Santa Cruz), John Schlund, Tom Deasy, Elmer Dunsky, Les Kaehler (visiting) and John Samaha

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

THE CLASSIFIEDS

RETREAT PROGRAM MINISTER. Campus Ministry at Chaminade University of Honolulu seeks a full-time, 10- month minister for the retreat program. Candidates must have a master's degree and related experience in leading retreats, planning faith formation programs for retreat leaders and being part of a team effort. Contact Fr. Ken Templin at ktemplin@chaminade.edu

NEWSLETTER CENTRAL

DECAMP. Read Fr. Dave Paul's Lenten Appeal newsletter to support ministries for the poor in Mexico. Fr. Dave reports that Mexico ministries have received more than $183,000 in the last year in gifts and grants.

MAUI. Read Fr. Steve Tutas' May 2006 Maui newsletter.

MEXICO. Read the April 2006 issue of Marianistas México. This publication is in Spanish.

MSJC. Read the April 2006 issue of Justice Jottings.

GOVERNOR'S ISLAND. Read the Winter 2005/Spring 2006 issue of News from Governor's Island from Bro. Paul Bredestege.

MLNNA. Two newsletters are available from the Marianist Lay Network of North America: Friday Magnificat (a joint publication of MLLNA and MSJC) and MLNNA-E-news. To sign up for these newsletters e-mail Dan Jordan.

DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE A MARIANIST CALENDAR?

A calendar that lists events involving Marianist brothers, Marianist sisters and lay Marianists is available at www.marianist.com/calendar. The calendar also is available on the PORTAL at www.marianist.com/portal. If you'd like an event included, send the event, date, location and contact information to Pat Stephens at pstephens@sm-usa.org.

AN IMAGE IN THE WATERFALL . . .?

Fr. Roland Bunda took this photo of Berry Falls, outside Santa Cruz, Calif. Fr. Roland asks you to look closely at the waterfall. What image do you see?

CFL OFFERS SINGLE PARENT FAMILY RETREAT

The CFL Family Retreat Center in Topsail Beach, N.C. is offering a summer retreat for single parent families July 16 - 21. Read more.

JUST ONE MORE...

The Vianney Griffins are everywhere. St. John Vianney High School graduate Scott Moore (class of 2000) distributed Vianney t-shirts to children while serving in Iraq.

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