Dear Brothers,

New Council, District of India

As previously announced, Fr. Sudhir Kujur (District Superior) and Bro. Darwin Joseph G. (Assistant District Superior) have been reappointed for a second term of four years. 

Following a consultation of the members of the District conducted by Fr. Sudhir and Bro. Darwin, the Provincial Council is happy to announce the ratification of the appointment the other members of the District Council.

Please join me in thanking these Brothers for their willingness to serve the District in this very important capacity. Because of the concern for the safety of the Brothers and the current situation with the lock-down in India, the District Assembly scheduled for early June has been canceled. The term of service will begin on June 1, 2020.

Being Thankful

A special word of thanks to the Cupertino and the Ligustrum Marianist Communities, for their kindness in remembering the nursing staff at our Marianist care centers. Please join me in thanking the entire nursing staff at our three care centers. Please remember to say a kind word, drop a letter/card or other expression of thanks.  Click here to see the photos, courtesy of Bro. Jack Somerville and Fr. Rudy Vela.

The Marianist Archives in San Antonio

Kudos to our wonderful Province Archivist, Mary Kenney, for having an article "Marianists Consolidate Province Archives in San Antonio" featured in The Southwestern Archivist. We continue to be thankful to Mary for her work and for the entire Archives staff which includes our very own Bro. Brian Zampier and Bro. Earl Leistikow.  Please click here to read the article.

Surviving in COVID-19 Era

Please click here for helpful updates on our communities in Mexico and helpful personal resources.

This Coming Week

Dear Brothers,

Following submitted by Dr. Savio Franco , Director of Leadership Development, Research and Partnerships for the Office of Education

Mary Continues to Lead Us

Mirroring the example of Blessed Chaminade who, while “sheltering in place” at Saragossa, continued to dialogue with his fellow exiles – Mary’s Lead Cohort 1 members have continued to stay in communion and conversation following our opening leadership retreat in early March. The inaugural Mary’s Lead Practitioner Dialogues video conference was held on April 29, 2020, on the theme of Navigating Transitions as Marianist Leaders with guest experts, Fr. Marty Solma and Dr. Dorothy Ostrowski, president of Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School. Providentially, the Mary’s Lead ecosystem is well-designed for adaptation in our world as it is being reshaped by the covid pandemic. To read highlights from the reflections shared by our guest experts and cohort members, click here.

To view the entire video recording, archived on the Mary’s Lead website, click here. Note – this link will be usable until June 30, 2020, after which you may contact Dr. Savio Franco for access to the Mary’s Lead website.

Dear Brothers,

Laudato Si' Week 2020

Pope Francis invites you to join in Laudato Si' Week from May 16-24 as the global Catholic community celebrates the 5th anniversary of his landmark encyclical through education, prayer and online activities.

Marianist Family Virtual Prayer Experience. Join other Marianists on Sunday, May 24 at 3:00 p.m. (EDT) as we reflect, pray and prepare for a better future together. We’ll feature our Marianist retreat centers, MEEC, Mission of Mary and images you share of living integral ecology. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

“Laudato Si’ Week helps us reshape the world that will arise after the pandemic has passed. The present crisis is an opportunity to start anew, and to make sure that the world that arises after this crisis has passed is sustainable and just.”

Care and the Coronavirus Reflection Guide for Laudato Si’ Week

sponsored by the Vatican Dicastery for Integral Human Development

USCCB Daily Emails. If you haven’t already, be sure to sign up for the USCCB daily emails during Laudato Si’ Week from May 16-24.

Please pray for our Brothers who are celebrating their birthdays

May 14: Robert Jones

May 17: Frank Spaeth

May 18: Martin Solma, Thomas Suda

May 20: Dennis Bautista, Norbert Karpfinger, Richard Schrader

This publication is for members of the Society of Mary. Please do not forward it. Also, please provide a printed copy for brothers who do not use email.

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