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February 15, 2012
FR. WITTMANN AND BRO. JOHNSON INSTALLED AT NOVITIATE
On Jan. 26, Provincial Marty Solma installed Fr. Chris Wittmann as novice director and Bro. Charles Johnson as assistant novice director for the Province. The Mass was held at the novitiate in Dayton and was followed by a celebratory dinner that was organized and prepared by the novices. Guests included Fr. Chris’ parents and Bro. Charles’ father and brother.
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February 15, 2012
RAMÓN LUZÁRRAGA AND JOEL MALONEY WELCOMED AS CONTACTS
The Province welcomes two new Marianist contacts, Ramón Luzárraga (right) and Joel Maloney (left). Ramón is a lecturer in the theology department at the University of Dayton and works at UD’s Institute for Pastoral Initiatives. He is drawn to the “balance of work and contemplation” that he sees in Marianist religious life. Joel is a Central Catholic High School graduate (2005) who is currently working at an insurance company and pursuing a master’s degree in theology at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Joel is also co-chair of a young adult ministry at St. Luke’s Parish in San Antonio.
A warm welcome to Ramón and Joel!
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February 15, 2012
NOVICES ATTEND RETREAT ON GOVERNOR’S ISLAND
Marianist novices attended a retreat at Governor’s Island in Huntsville, Ohio, in January. Bro. Charles Johnson and Fr. Chris Wittmann led the retreat. During their time at the retreat, the novices worked more than 80 hours on the property.
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February 15, 2012
SPONSORSHIP TASK FORCE MEETS IN DALLAS
The Sponsorship Task Force of the Province, chaired by Fr. George Cerniglia, met in Dallas in January. The group is focusing on the sponsorship of Marianist institutions as part of the Province’s strategic plan, Vision 2020. Bro. Steve Glodek, director of the Office of Formation for Mission in Philadelphia, shared the work of his office regarding formation support for institutions and ministries. Diane Guerra of the Office of Communications provided communications guidance. The task force will present a final report to the Provincial Council in December 2012.
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February 1, 2012
BRO. JOSÉ LUIS GONZÁLEZ MOLINA PROFESSES FIRST VOWS IN MEXICO
Bro. José Luis González Molina professed first vows on Jan. 22 at the Chapel of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Querétaro, Mexico. Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth served as the main celebrant and homilist, and Bro. Ed Longbottom received the vows. A reception followed in the chapel’s Adela Center. Festivities concluded with a dinner for 35 guests in the Marianist community’s dining room. The dinner was prepared and served by Bro. Fermin Garcia and his assistants from the school of culinary arts “Maria Reina” in Puebla, Mexico.
Bro. José Luis, born in Chiapas, Mexico, is one of 10 children born to José González Torres and Dolores Molina Sánchez. He entered the novitiate in Santiago de Chile on March 1, 2010. Congratulations and blessings, Bro. José Luis!
Read about Marianist ministries in Mexico.
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