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FIVE CANDIDATES ENTER NOVITIATE DURING RITE OF RECEPTION 
On Aug. 13, Novices Hugo Bastida, Norman Capinpin, Andrew Caruso, Nhan Nguyen and Brandon Paluch were admitted into the Marianist Novitiate at an evening prayer service at the Novitiate in Dayton. (Novice Michael Chiuri has been delayed in his entrance to the Novitiate due to immigration issues.) Fr. Mike Lisbeth, director of novices, presided at the Rite of Reception. The community also celebrated the life of Blessed Jakob Gapp, SM, who was martyred by guillotine on Aug. 13, 1943, for speaking out against Nazi propaganda. Prior to the prayer service, the novices completed a six-day commitment retreat at the Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford, Ohio. The retreat’s theme was “Availability to God, Mary, Others, Ourselves and Mission.” Fr. George Cerniglia and Bro. Dennis Schmitz facilitated the retreat.
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PROVINCIAL COUNCIL INSTALLED AT LOUISVILLE GATHERING  On July 1, the new Provincial Council was installed at a Eucharist celebration at the Province Gathering meeting June 30 to July 4 in Louisville, Ky. Fr. Stephen Tutas, former superior general of the Society of Mary and retiring Provincial Council member, presided at the Eucharist. Those on the new Council are Fr. Martin Solma, provincial; Bro. Joseph Kamis, assistant provincial; Fr. William Meyer, assistant for religious life; Bro. Edward Brink, assistant for education; Fr. Paul Marshall, assistant for temporalities; and Councilors Bros. Francisco González, Charles Johnson and Dennis Schmitz. The council members will serve five-year terms. Our congratulations and prayers for the new Provincial Council as it guides the future of the Province. Read the talks given by Marianist Family members at the Louisville Gathering. View a slideshow and digital sketchbook from the Louisville Gathering. Provincial Council members, seated, Bro. Edward Brink, Provincial Martin Solma, Assistant Provincial Joseph Kamis, Fr. William Meyer; standing, Bro. Dennis Schmitz, Bro. Francisco González, Fr. Paul Marshall and Bro. Charles Johnson. Photo courtesy of Bro. Jim Wisecaver |
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MARIANISTS GATHER TO SHARE VISION FOR FUTURE
More than 300 brothers, priests, sisters, Lay Marianists and staff attended the Province Gathering, June 30 to July 4 in Louisville, Ky. The theme of the assembly was “Gather at the River: Boldly Charting our Future.” Fr. Larry Doersching, assembly committee chair, gave the opening remarks and welcomed Archbishop Joseph Kurtz (Archdiocese of Louisville), who participated in the opening prayer. The Province thanked the retiring Council members, including Provincial Stephen Glodek and Assistant Provincial James Fitz, who led the Province since its creation in 2002. A major focus of the Gathering was Vision 2020, the Province’s 10-year roadmap for the future. Sessions, which included reflections by many members of the Marianist Family, were facilitated by Tony Fitzgerald, who assisted the Province in developing Vision 2020. The sessions ended with comments from the new Provincial Council members. Marianist Family members participate in a session on “Building faith-filled communities for mission” at the Province Gathering in Louisville, Ky. Photo courtesy of Bro. Bill Farrell
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PHILIPPINE MARIANISTS CELEBRATE FIRST VOW CEREMONY
After the vow ceremony, Bros. Peter Kiama, Raimond Toppo, Hugh Bihl, newly professed Bro. Jerry Valencia, Fr. Pablo Rambaud and a visiting priest |
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PRAYER MARKS CLOSE OF ARCHDIOCESAN TRIBUNAL
Rachel and Gabe Lozano |
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SAVE THE DATE – MOUNT SAINT JOHN ANNIVERSARY
MSJ Centennial, Mount Saint John, The MSJ Centennial Committee arranged for banners to commemorate the anniversary. They were erected by Tom Quakenbush (standing on lift) under the direction of Bro. Jack Somerville (on the ground). |
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MENU FOR MARIANIST LAY FORMATION NOW AVAILABLE  The Alliance for Lay Formation is pleased to announce the official release of the "Menu for Marianist Lay Formation." The Menu is a four-page resource to assist Marianist Family members who are interested in more faith formation in their lives. It provides a listing of the many resources available as well as detailed descriptions and contact information. The Menu is available online and as a printable PDF on the Marianist Lay Formation Initiative web pages. |
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BECOME A FAN OF THE MARIANIST FAMILY ON FACEBOOK  The Province Office of Communications in St. Louis has developed a Marianist Family “fan page” on Facebook, which was created from the Chaminade Facebook page. We will be populating the fan page with stories from FamilyOnline, ALIVE, ALIVEOnline, Marianist blogs and our Web site. Become a fan today. Click on the “Like” button at the top of the page to become a fan. |
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The Foundation of the Philippines made Marianist history on July 8 when Jerry Valencia, 27, became the first Marianist to profess vows in the Society of Mary in the Philippines. Fr. Pablo Rambaud, Foundation coordinator, presided at the celebration, and Bro. Hugh Bihl was delegated by Bro. Stephen Glodek, former provincial, to receive the first vows. Jerry, who joined the Marianist aspirancy program in 2007, was born in General Santos on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. He is taking courses in social work at Holy Cross College of Davao. Our prayers and best wishes to Bro. Jerry!
All members of the Marianist Family are invited to Evening Prayer at 7 p.m. on July 16 at Our Lady of the Pillar Parish in St. Louis to celebrate the official closing of the Tribunal in St. Louis investigating the cure of Rachel Baumgartner Lozano, a young St. Louis woman. Rachel was cured of terminal cancer and she, her family and friends believe the cure was a miracle they prayed for through the intercession of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. This tribunal is part of the process for the possible canonization of Blessed Chaminade. Rachel was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Pillar in St. Louis, where Fr. Jim Tobin is pastor. The prayer will be followed by a reception. In attendance will be Bro. Michael McAward, Marianist secretary general. Now that the Tribunal is completed, the transcripts will be sent to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in Rome, which will study the documentation from a medical and theological point of view. The Province asks for your prayers as these proceedings continue. Read more from 
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Mount Saint John in Dayton. On Oct. 15, 1910, the Society of Mary purchased 80.24 acres from Orange O. Ozias that are now home to Queen of Apostles Parish, Bergamo Center, NACMS, MEEC, Gallery Saint John, and the Meyer Hall and Marianist novitiate communities. All members of the Marianist Family are invited to attend an Open House and Centennial Celebration on the Mount Saint John property on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, from noon to 4 p.m. To receive your invitation, call 937.429.2521, write to: Read FamilyOnline, a biweekly e-mail newsletter featuring news about Marianist brothers and priests in the Province of the United States. Subscribe.
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