Dear Brothers,
Personnel Assignment
Fr. James Schimelpfening will be serving the greater Church in his new appointment at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. He will be serving as the associate director of Spiritual Formation. The appointment begins on August 1.
Tuesday’s Announcement of Vows
If you have not had the opportunity to read Tuesday’s message about those approved for renewal of vows and perpetual vows, please take a moment to
read the announcement. One correction in the announcement, I stated that the perpetual vow Mass would be held as part of the directors meeting. I inadvertently listed the wrong city. The directors meeting is in St. Louis this year. My apologies for any confusion.
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Congratulations
The Marianist Province joins with the Sector of Congo in celebrating that our Brother,
Blaise Mosengo successfully defended his dissertation for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership. His dissertation was titled “A Phenomenological Study of Academic Leaders at the Marianist University in the Democratic Republic of Congo.” Bro. Blaise has been a member of the Stonemill-Kiefaber community for the last eight years.
If you’re in Dayton
There is a new exhibit at Gallery St. John. It features paintings, photographs, and reliefs until April 14. The exhibit is open to the public and open on Wednesday and Sunday from 12-3 p.m.
This Coming Week
- March 27-April 2: St. Mary’s University Board, Ligustrum Community visitation and several meetings.
- April 3-4: Chaminade-West Hills, preside, Founders Mass
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Dear Brothers,
Update: Direction Statement Gatherings
As you know, we have requested your assistance in developing a Direction Statement for the Province. We have updated the listing of times and places for each gathering. Please see the
revised schedule of Direction Statement gatherings.
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Dear Brothers,
Affiliate Induction
We welcome our newly blessed and committed Marianist Affiliate
Bob Montana into our Marianist Family. Many thanks to
Bro. David Betz for the preparation and formation of Bob.
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Fr. Ted Ley, Bob Montana
and
Bro. David Betz
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Lenten Reflection
Click here to read a wonderful reflection by
Bro. Paul Hoffman who reminds us that God never fails and God is the One who will always win.
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Dear Brothers,
A Story of Hope and Joy
Submitted by
Rev. Paul Fitzpatrick
, director of the Academic Formation of the Permanent Deacon Candidates for the Diocese of Honolulu
Coordinating the Academic Program for the last three groups of Permanent Deacon Candidates and their wives for the Diocese of Honolulu and teaching them the five Scripture classes has been an abiding satisfaction. Faithful in Church attendance their whole lives, the candidates and their wives arrive with many questions about the Scriptures they’ve been listening to for many years. They are environmental engineers, county road repair men, blood lab technicians, optometrists, just to name a few of their professions.
My ministry has allowed me to help them learn how to open windows into the meaning of the text. They are very appreciative when they learn how to unpack its interconnected parts. I have been able to introduce them to the cultural world of Jesus, so different from our own. This ministry offered the opportunity for us to explore the communities receiving the texts: their “issues,” challenges, concerns and conflicts, both within each community and as members of the larger complex Greco-Roman culture and political system of their day. It has allowed me to prepare not only ordained, but also lay ministers who are directors of Religious Education, RCIA directors and coordinators of Adult Faith Formation in their parishes. When I let go of directing this program, I will have trained about 37 men to preach in the Diocese of Honolulu. The men and their wives seem very grateful and I consider this an undeserved gift from God for which I will be thankful for a long time to come.
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Master of Pastoral Theology class at St. Stephen’s Diocesan Center
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Click here to watch the story of
Gerald and
Valerie Streff, alumni of the Master of Pastoral Theology program for the Diocese of Honolulu.
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Office of JPIC - Brian Reavey
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Dear Brothers,
Marianist Pulse
Our PULSE program continues to share the Marianist Charism in unique and tangible ways via service, community, formation and leadership development. Seven young adults living in east and west Dayton continue to help thousands of people in need through a variety of treasured non-profit partnerships throughout the city. To read more about their experiences, including reflections from vowed Marianist religious, we invite you to visit the
PULSE Blog.
Linking Lectionary to Justice and Peace
Below you will find homily resources from CMSM members and other people of wisdom in our community for your reflection. If you are not preparing homilies, please consider sharing with your local presider.
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Office of Vocation Ministry - Bro. Mark Motz
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Dear Brothers,
March Highlights
Here are a few highlights from the Vocation Office from the last month and several events for you to keep in your prayers.
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As
Fr. Tim Kenney
mentioned in
Notes from the Provincial Council,
March 7-10
was our spring formation weekend.
Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS,
presented on prayer, Liturgy of the Hours and the Eucharist. Another highlight of the trip was listening to
Fr. Ray Malley, Bros. Ed Shiras
and
John Samaha
share their wisdom with us. We also were able to make a quick visit to the Marianist cemetery in LA.
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After formation weekend, I drove up to Archbishop Riordan High School with
Bro. Jesse O'Neill
to meet with the school administration, the MIT team, campus ministry and the LIFE student leaders.
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On March 21-24, many from the Province, our ministries and the Marianist Mission participated in the annual LA Religious Education Congress. I am especially grateful to
Srs. Gabby Bibeau
and
Nicole Trahan, Bros. Esteban Reyes Durán
and
Bro Dave Murphy
and
Fr. Ken Templin
who helped exhibit on behalf of the Vocations Office.
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Please keep the upcoming events in your prayers:
March 25-30: Live In for four students at Casa Maria community
March 29: Discernment evening at the Stonemill-Kiefaber community
April 5-7: San Antonio regional discernment retreat
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Please pray for our brothers who are celebrating their birthdays
March 28:
Roland Bunda
March 29: Michael Sullivan
March 30: Frank Damm, Stephen Glodek, Joseph Uvietta
April 2: Thomas Farnsworth
April 4: Junghyeon Francisco Cho, Ronald Luksic, Robert Wiethorn
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