Marianists 2023 Jubilarians
Each year, the Society of Mary recognizes brothers and priests who are marking milestones of their first profession of vows or their priestly ordinations. Thank you to our 2023 Jubilarians!
FATHER QUENTIN HAKENEWERTH
75 years of profession
I was born in Old Monroe, MO, in 1930. I entered the Society of Mary at the age of 15 as a postulate at Maryhurst in Kirkwood, MO. My first vows were in 1948 in Galesville, WI. I received my bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Dayton in 1951 and my Master’s in clinical psychology from De Paul University. I attended the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, from 1956-1961 and was ordained there in 1960. I served as a teacher and Chaplin at St. Mary’s, Eugene Coyle, and Don Bosco high schools and St. Mary’s University.
BROTHER HOWARD HUGHES
75 years of profession
While growing up in Baltimore attending St. James Grammar School, where the brothers taught boys grades 4 to 8, I first encountered the Marianists. Our family owned a neighborhood bar, and we lived on the floor above it. When my mother would see the brothers out on a walk, she would send me downstairs to get a pitcher of beer and send me out to invite the brothers upstairs. It was there that I encountered the brothers up close and felt the attraction to join the Marianists.
BROTHER ALBERT KUNTEMEIER
75 years of profession
I was born in 1930 in Pine Lawn, MO, a suburb of St. Louis, to Arthur and Regina (Peterman) Kuntemeier. I had one older brother and two older sisters. As a freshman at Northside Catholic High School, Bro. James Powers talked to me about being a brother and going to Maryhurst. I was impressed by the brothers there and said, “Yes.” I have never regretted that decision. I was at Novitiate in 1947 and took first vows in 1948 in Galesville, WI. I completed a BS in Education from University of Dayton in 1951, an MBA from Marquette University in 1962 and my MA in counseling in 1971 from Notre Dame.
BROTHER DUWAYNE BRISENDINE
70 years of profession
In my 70 years of profession, I’ve served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and professor at various high schools and universities in Colorado, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, Texas, and Japan. I’ve also held various roles, including assistant director, business manager, secretary, and professor in India, Los Angeles, Rome, and Honolulu.
I was born December 13th, 1935, in Addison, MI, to Edgar and Ardith (Cheesbro) Brisendine and had two brothers and two sisters. In 1951, I entered the postulate at Maryhurst Normal in Kirkwood, MO.
FATHER J. ALLEN DELONG
70 years of profession
A native of Northern California, I entered the Society of Mary in 1952. I achieved a Bachelor of Physics degree from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA, and master’s degrees from the University of San Francisco and the University of Toronto.
My first assignment was as a teacher at St. Anthony’s School on Maui in 1956, then assigned to Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, CA. In 1964, I became the founding Principal of Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose, CA and continued in that position for ten years.
FATHER ALVIN MCMENAMY
70 years of profession
I grew up in a very religious family environment on a small farm. We were a big family, growing and sharing in life and our faith. I thought I wanted to be a priest or religious starting in grade school. I joined the Marianists in high school mainly because I liked the brothers who taught me. Their goodness, cheerfulness, and care for one another attracted me. I have been happy in my religious life. God has been good – all the time. I loved teaching and sharing with high school students.
BROTHER RICHARD SCHRADER
70 years of profession
Thank you for my Marianist vocation, where I have been able to serve in schools and parishes. My greatest blessing was community life, where I lived with many wonderful and supportive brothers.
I was born in 1935 to Joseph and Marie Schrader on a small farm near Cahokia, Illinois. In 1943, we moved to East St. Louis. My sisters and I went to Holy Angels Church and school. Religion became a big part of my life with daily Mass, Benediction, Rosary, The Way of the Cross, and being an altar boy.
BROTHER JAMES BURKHOLDER
60 years of profession
It has been a wonderful, grace-filled 60 years since my first profession. Many of my high school teachers and professors at St. Mary’s University were outstanding Marianist educators who inspired me to do my best. My years in St. Louis brought challenges and growth, both professionally and spiritually, and there are parents and students I am still in contact with today. The assignment to San Antonio was another grace and growth opportunity. I have lived with many wonderful Marianists, including some former teachers. For the most part, community life has been a joy.
BROTHER EDWARD LONGBOTTOM
60 years of profession
I’m the fourth of eight children of Lawrence and Rosalia Longbottom, descendants of Irish, German, English, Protestants and Catholics who became Cincinnati neighbors near Madisonville, OH, and began a shared legacy. Family habits and values were frugality, appreciating the simple things, going to church, helping others, and sharing family meals and celebrations. With 15 aunts and uncles, being around family was the norm. Childhood included seven early years of small-town farming life near Owensville, OH, and church life at St. Louis Church, pastored by kind Fr. Jim Haley.
BROTHER LAWRENCE MCBRIDE
60 years of profession
Reflecting on this jubilee celebration and the beautiful journey since taking my vows 60 years ago this August, I am washed over with peacefulness and gratefulness. I am peaceful because God’s presence brings peace, and I have had the joy of dwelling in His presence. I am grateful for the opportunity and relationships I’ve been gifted along the way.
My faith journey began from the outset for me. My Mom, Dad, and sister Sharon started me on a disciplined yet loving road. My wonderful childhood included outstanding parents, friends, and education.
BROTHER DONALD SMITH
60 years of profession
The counsel from Mary, “Do whatever He tells you,” has been a constant source of direction in my vocational life. From my earliest years to the present day, Mary has been a guiding star.
In grade school, a Sister of Notre Dame encouraged my mother to send me to art lessons. In high school, a Brother of Mary encouraged me on a path to my vocation as a Marianist. It was not until I was 28 that I finally had the courage to do what he was telling me to do over the years. By that time, as the tradition in the SM says, I was speckled fruit.
BROTHER JOSEPH MARKEL
50 years of profession
I was born August 3, 1954, in Euclid, OH. I took my first vows on September 8, 1973, in Dayton, OH. I received a BA in English from the University of Dayton and a Master of Science in administration from the University of Notre Dame. For 14 years, I was a high school teacher in Memphis, Kalamazoo, and Cincinnati. I served as the director of operations at Bergamo Center for three years and assistant treasurer for Cincinnati Province for five years. Since then, I have served as the Provincial Assistant for Temporalities.
FATHER JAMES HEFT
50 years of ordination
In July of 1961, I left Cleveland on a train destined for Marcy, New York. I thought I wanted to become a Marianist brother and teach high school. Why? Because I saw Marianist brothers who taught me at St. Joseph’s High School. I really admired them and wanted to be like them, more than becoming a medical doctor or a lawyer. It now baffles me why I, and so many others at that time, were willing to make such bold decisions. It also saddens me why so many young people today have such difficulty not just choosing religious life, but even remaining active in the Church. The prophet Bob Dylan was right, “the times are a changin’.”
FATHER CHRISTIAN JANSON
50 years of profession
At heart, I am a teacher. As a pastor, I would fulfill that passion, especially in writing the weekly bulletin message. Marianist educators are both brothers or priests (ordained). I accepted the invitation in the Novitiate to consider ordination. I never lost the desire to learn. After attaining my master’s degree, I continued learning, obtaining various certifications in Clinical Pastoral Education and Mission Orientation, a fellowship at Boston College’s Lonergan Institute, and a certification in Spiritual Direction.
BROTHER REGULO GARCIA HERNÁNDEZ
25 years of profession
I was born on September 29, 1963, in Veracruz, Mexico. I took First Vows on August 15, 1998, and Perpetual Vows on August 6, 2005, both in Queretaro, Mexico.
Currently, I live at Comunidad Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Querétaro, where I previously served as the community’s director. I now work as the Administrator at Capilla Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and Centro de Espiritualidad Marianista, Adela, both in Queretaro, Mexico.