Jubilarians 2026

FATHER JAMES RUSSELL

75 years of profession

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, in 1932, I attended St. Norbert grade school there, followed by Mt. St. John Postulate High School, before professing my First Vows on September 8, 1951, in Marcy, NY. I went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Dayton in 1954, completed my seminary studies at the Marianist University of Fribourg, Switzerland, in 1964, and earned a Master of Arts from Duquesne University in 1983… I left the classroom in 1972 to serve two years as Director of Novices at the Marianist Novitiate in Dayton before resuming my role as Campus Minister at UD from 1974 until 1995. Click here to read more.

BROTHER FRANK DAMM

70 years of profession

I was born in 1936 in Detroit, MI, where I attended Gesu Catholic School and Central Catholic High School before serving five years in the U.S. Navy.  I professed my First Vows on September 8, 1956, in Marcy, NY, and earned a BS in physics from the University of Dayton, an MS in astronomy, and a PhD in astrophysics, both from Ohio State University. God has been very good to me in religious life as a Marianist Brother. Click here to read more.

BROTHER PAUL JABLINSKI

70 years of profession

I was born and raised in Dayton, OH, where I attended St. Adalbert parish school, followed by Chaminade High School. It was during these years that I received my vocational calling to religious life. I completed my first year of studying art in college before entering the novitiate in Marcy, NY, where I professed my First Vows on September 8, 1956, and my Final Vows on August 15, 1960. Click here to read more.

BROTHER WILLIAM HALLOWAY

60 years of profession

Growing up in a family of seven in Cleveland, OH, I was surrounded by strong religious faith from my parents, grandparents, and siblings. During my high school years at St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, I became drawn to the Marianists. The 35 brothers and priests teaching there fostered a remarkable sense of family and community. I noticed how interested they were in the total welfare of the students, extending beyond their specific teaching responsibilities. Looking back, I recognize it as the influence of Mary reflected in their lives. Click here to read more.

BROTHER JOSEPH KAMIS

60 years of profession

Born on Christmas Day 1946 in Cleveland, OH, I attended Our Lady of Peace elementary school and graduated from Cathedral Latin School in 1965. I professed First Vows on August 22, 1966, in Marcy, NY, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Studies from the University of Dayton in 1969 and a Master’s Degree in Supervision and Administration from John Carroll University in University Heights, OH, 10 years later. Click here to read more.

BROTHER  MICHAEL “GARY” MARCINOWSKI

60 years of profession

I was born in Erie, PA, in 1941 and raised in Edinboro, PA, where I attended the local grade school and high school. I earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Alliance College in Cambridge Springs, PA, in 1962 and worked in tool and die design for three years before professing my First Vows on August 23, 1966, in Marcy, NY.
I’m often drawn back to childhood memories with my grandmother at the start of my artistic journey, noticing transcendent images while walking through rows of wet sheets on the backyard lines or viewing the myriad of apple blossoms on the trees outside my bedroom window. Click here to read more.

BROTHER THOMAS OLDENSKI

60 years of profession

“All is grace” are the dying words of the young country priest (Diary of a Country Priest); and “Everything is grace” are the dying words of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. As I reflect upon my 60 years of Marianist life, I cannot find truer words than these to describe this journey of my life.  God is gracious, kind, and merciful in every step of this journey. I give thanks to the many people, especially my fellow brothers, who have affirmed these words in my life. Click here to read more.

BROTHER THOMAS SUDA

60 years of profession 

I was born in 1947 and grew up in Affton, MO, where I attended Seven Holy Founders grade school and St. John Vianney High School. The decision to attend Vianney guided me toward choosing religious life and my vocation as a Marianist Brother. Several brothers who befriended me during those years encouraged me to enter religious life, and with their friendship and my belief in God, I made the choice to enter the Society of Mary at the end of high school. I began my life as a Marianist in July 1965 at the Novitiate in Galesville, WI, and professed my First Vows in August 1966.

I went on to attend St. Mary’s University, graduating with a BA in History and minors in geology and art education in 1970. My early intention was to teach, but I soon learned that was not my calling and decided to be a Marianist working brother—the most significant decision of my young life. Click here to read more.

BROTHER JEFFREY SULLIVAN

60 years of profession

My life as a Marianist actually started two years before I professed my First Vows, when I attended my brother Tim’s First Profession in 1964. I saw something special and attractive about the brothers as they lived their lives together. In the short time I was there with my brother, I saw family spirit, hospitality, a deep sense of prayer, and a happiness that they shared with one another. These things, along with what he shared in the letters he wrote home during his novitiate year, confirmed my desire to follow in his footsteps and see if religious life was what God was calling me to do for my life’s work.  Click here to read more.

BROTHER MICHAEL SULLIVAN

50 years of profession

Born in 1949 and raised in Pueblo, CO, I come from a family of 10 children. Although we had a few disagreements and challenges along the way, we grew up to be best friends with much support and encouragement for one another. We were blessed with parents who always let us know that we were loved and cared about. I often tell people that I have two families—my birth family and the Marianist family—and both have always supported and encouraged me.

Growing up in Pueblo, I attended Shrine of St. Therese grade school, Pueblo Catholic High School, and Roncalli High School before earning a BA in Music Education from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, and a Master of Religious Education from the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto, Canada. Click here to read more.

FATHER DAVID MCGUIGAN

25 years of ordination

Born in Philadelphia, PA, in 1960, I attended St. Martin of Tours grade school, Cardinal Daugherty High School, and LaSalle University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 1983. Nine years later, I professed my First Vows at the St. Joseph Catholic Community in Sykesville, MD, on August 15, 1992, and was ordained there another nine years later on June 2, 2001.

Between my First Vows and Ordination, I taught high school English at Cardinal Gibbons School in Baltimore, MD, and served as chaplain and campus minister at Bentley College in Waltham, MA, while earning a Master of Education in Religious Education from Boston College in Newton, MA, in 1997. My seminary studies were conducted at the Franciscan School of Theology in San Diego, CA, where I earned a Master of Divinity in 2001. Click here to read more.