Dear Brothers,
A Message from the Superior General
During this time of shelter-in-place, I have been including helpful links (spiritual, educational and physical). This week, I am sending to you the letter that
Fr. Andre Fétis has sent out to members of the Society.
The General Council has asked that we send out the letter directly to you, which is a different process than has been used recently. I have sent the Spanish letter to the Spanish speaking brothers. (We have copies in French and Spanish. If you’d like to receive it in one of those languages, please
email me.) The letter provides information for spiritual reflection. Please
click here to read the letter.
PULSE Program
In response to the current world situation presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Marianist Province of the United States will be suspending the Marianist PULSE program for the 2020–2021 program year. The decision by the Provincial Council was not an easy one, but it is out of an abundance of caution for participants and staff members. Integral to the Marianist PULSE program is community life, and it is not possible to predict what health and safety issues this will present during the coming program year. As possible, PULSE staff will assist current applicants and confirmed participants with information on other volunteer opportunities.
Maureen O'Rourke will remain a Province employee, and based on his decision to transition out of his current role as JPIC Director,
Brian Reavey will conclude his service with the Province on July 5, 2020. Please join us in praying for all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Personnel
Assignment(s) are effective with the publishing of the new personnel book.
- Bro. Leno Ceballos is assigned to the Chambers Street Marianist Community as a full-time student at the University of Dayton.
- Bro. Tom Oldenski is assigned to the Alumni Hall Community with continued ministry at the University of Dayton.
- Bro. Peter Pontolillo is assigned to the Marianist Residence in San Antonio with the ministry of prayer and support.
A Marianist Digital Retreat for a Pandemic
During this time of isolation, lockdown and quarantine, it is more important than ever to make God known, loved, and served while also finding community through prayer and reflection. You are invited to participate in
A Marianist Digital Retreat for a Pandemic. This four-module retreat can be completed on your own and at your own pace, but we encourage communities to make the retreat together and gather in small groups (virtually) to share in discussion, reflection and prayer.
Pandemic Response
Each day the news on the pandemic changes. Our world continues to adjust and readjust. In listening to the news, there is a movement to “opening-up” our country. The issue is that there isn’t always a consensus among politicians. As religious, we are called to be faithful citizens. Please continue to follow the rules for your local municipality. The Provincial Council is concerned about the danger that “opening-up” presents to each of us. Most of our Brothers are in the category of people that are at risk. We can’t turn on the switch over night. Please find attached an information sheet with thoughts for communities in the coming “opening-up.” Our world will have a new normal. We can’t believe that we will return to old-ways immediately. Please be careful!
Click here
for an information sheet.
This Coming Week
- April 30–May 6: St. Louis
- May 5: Marianist Family Council of North America, Zoom Conference Call
