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Brothers Priests Sisters Laity
Volume 16, Number 12Dec. 7, 2017
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Bro. Bernie Ploeger
NEW LEADERS NAMED FOR MARIANISTS IN U.S. PROVINCEFr. Oscar
Vasquez has been named the new provincial of the Marianist Province
of theUnited States. He will be joined at the helm by Bro. Bernard
Ploeger as assistant provincial.The pair will assume these top
leadership roles on Aug. 1, 2018.
Fr. Oscar, 54, will take the reinsfrom Fr. Martin Solma, who
hasserved in the role since 2010. Anative of San Antonio, Fr.
Oscarattended Central Catholic HighSchool.
Fr. Oscar Vasquez
He professed first vows as aMarianist in 1987 and was ordainedin
2007. He has a bachelor’s degreefrom Our Lady of the LakeUniversity
and a masters from theUniversity of St. Thomas.
Fr. Oscar has served as a teacher and principal at Marianist
high schools in Texas and iscurrently the chaplain at Chaminade
College Preparatory in St. Louis, while also ministeringas
associate pastor at Our Lady of the Pillar Parish.
A 2016 Alive magazine article about Fr. Oscar describes his
ministry path and his consistent,Marianist “yes” to his calling.
Read the article.
Bro. Bernie, 69, was raised in Cincinnati and attended
Archbishop Moeller High School. Heprofessed first vows as a
Marianist in 1967. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University
ofDayton, and master’s and doctorate degrees from The Ohio State
University. Most recently,he served as president of Chaminade
University of Honolulu. Bro. Bernie will assume the rolefrom Bro.
Joseph Kamis, who has served in the position since 2010.
Bro. Bernie’s service at Chaminade University was featured in
the June issue of FamilyOnline.Read the article.
The Marianists have a fairly lengthy consultation process for
choosing provincial leaders.Province members make detailed
nominations to the General Administration in Rome, whichmakes the
final determination. The provincial and assistant provincial serve
for five years, andwith approval, may continue for an additional
three years.
MARIANISTS CELEBRATE A JOYFUL, RESCHEDULED ORDINATION
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During the Rite of Ordination, Archbishop González-Nieves lays
hands on Fr. Armando.
All ordinations in the Society of Mary are occasions to
celebrate. But as Bro. Armando JoséAñeses stepped to the altar on
Nov. 25 to embrace his call to priestly ministry, the blessingswere
accompanied with a heightened sense of joy. That’s because the
ordination – originallyscheduled for Sept. 23 in San Juan, Puerto
Rico – was postponed. Hurricane Maria had struckthree days earlier,
devastating the island.
Even in late November, only about half of Puerto Rico had
electricity. But that didn’t stop nearly250 friends, family
members, and Marianist brothers and priests from gathering at
Colegio SanJosé to celebrate Fr. Armando.
The Most Reverend Roberto González-Nieves, OFM, Archbishop of
San Juan, presided atthe ordination.
Fr. Armando, 51, professed first vows in the Society of Mary in
2006 and earned a bachelor’sdegree in history and a master’s degree
in educational leadership from University of Dayton. Heattended
Chaminade International Seminary while studying theology at the
PontificalGregorian University of Rome.
In January, Fr. Armando will begin priestly ministry in his
native Puerto Rico at Colegio SanJosé. See more photos from the
ordination. Watch a brief video (in Spanish).
THREE QUESTIONS WITH …Linda Hayes
Linda Hayes joined the staff of the Marianist Mission in 2004
and became its director in 2010.The Marianist Mission, established
in 1961, is located in Dayton.
What does the Marianist Mission do?
At its heart, the Marianist Mission is a ministry. People
contact usby phone or through the mail or the website to request
prayers,Mass enrollments and seasonal cards.
We receive about 225,000 prayer requests each year, and wecommit
to some 200,000 perpetual enrollments.*
What’s the biggest challenge the Mission faces?
We provide important outreach that supports the faith life of
our friends and donors, many ofwhom have a special devotion to
Mary. Many of these folks are older. So, our challenge is tokeep
finding and engaging new friends. We need to remain relevant as the
Catholicpopulation changes.
What do you like about your role?I am grateful for the hope! I
see firsthand the generosity of our donors, the dedication of
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I am grateful for the hope! I see firsthand the generosity of
our donors, the dedication ofMission employees and the impact the
Marianists have through their ministries. This remindsme that the
Marianist charism is real and active.
* A perpetual enrollment is a commitment by the Marianists to
remember the donor’s intentionsin their daily prayers.
HONORING OUR BICENTENNIALS – A PAGE FROM THE FAMILY ALBUM
To celebrate the bicentennials of the Daughters of Mary
Immaculateand the Society of Mary, FamilyOnline is featuring
occasional peeksinto the past.
American Marianists first arrived in the missionary field of
Peru in 1939, and Fr. Robert Heil— shown in this circa 1940s photo
— was among the first to serve there. The Marianistsestablished
schools and staffed parishes in Lima, Callao, Chupaca and Trujillo.
Fr. Robert, abeloved teacher, pastor and basketball coach, died in
Lima in 2006.
Photo from the National Archives of the Marianist Province of
the United States.
WHO'S DOING WHAT AROUND THE PROVINCE
FORMATION WEEKEND IN DAYTON
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Bros. David Betz and Ed Longbottom with newMarianist Affiliate
Joey Klobas (center).
Young people beginning Marianist formation, along with those who
have not yet professedperpetual vows, gathered for a formation
weekend in early November. The meeting includedMarianist Sisters
and members of the Marianist Province of the United States and the
Provinceof Meribah (New York). The Bergamo Center for Lifelong
Learning provided the backdrop forthe event. Read about Marianist
formation.
NEW MARIANIST AFFILIATEWELCOMED IN CALIFORNIAThe Marianist
Family welcomed a newMarianist Affiliate last month at a ceremonyat
Archbishop Riordan High School in SanFrancisco.
Joey Klobas made his commitment at agathering of Riordan’s
faculty and staff. Joeyserves as activities director at Riordan and
hasbeen instrumental in helping establish thehouse system at the
all-boys high school. Readabout the vocation of a Marianist
Affiliate.
Last month, teacher and Marianist scholar Fr. Dave Fleming
visitedsites associated with the first Marianist mission in China.
The Marianistsserved alongside St. Vincent de Paul missionaries in
the early 20thcentury. Read Fr. Dave’s account of his visit.
Bro. Alva Gillis was honored to lead the opening procession at
aVeterans Day Pow Wow hosted by the Native American
StudentAssociation at St. Mary’s University. Bro. Alva is a Korean
War veteranof Shawnee heritage. See photos from the event.
Bro. Gary Morris was among the Hawaii-based religious celebrated
in arecent article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald. The article
featured the many
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St. Mary’s students share their thoughts on the yellow bench,
which has been established as a place for those withdiffering views
to learn from each other.
recent article in the Hawaii Catholic Herald. The article
featured the manybrothers, sisters and priests who are visual or
performing artists. Bro.Gary, a professor of theater at Chaminade
University of Honolulu, is alsoan actor and director. Read the
article.
FROM OUR SPONSORED MINISTRIES
CONVERSATION, NOT CONFRONTATION AT STMU YELLOW BENCH
There’s a yellow park bench on the campus of St. Mary’s
University. Sometimes it’s over here.Sometimes it’s over there. But
it’s always a place to have a conversation – maybe even a
hardone.
The moveable bench was the brainchild of students in the
Marianist Leadership Program at St.Mary’s, said Brian Buchmeyer,
MLP coordinator. “They wanted to create a free-speech zonewhere
people with differing viewpoints can safely share their concerns.”
In a society increasinglyoriented to angry confrontation, the bench
is a place for open conversation.
Recently, MLP students invited peers living in the U.S. under
DACA (Deferred Action forChildhood Arrivals) to talk about the
impact of decisions pending in Congress. These foreign-born
students have until March 2018 for Congress to reauthorize their
permits, or many will facedeportation. St. Mary’s has roughly 100
DACA students among its 2,300 undergraduatestudents.
Jocelyn Baca, a DACA student and a Marianist Leadership Program
participant, said that withthe support of the St. Mary’s community,
she feels safe to talk about her undocumented status.“If it wasn’t
for St. Mary’s spirit and sense of welcoming, I never would have
openly shared mystory.”
CHAMINADE JULIENNE NAMED DAYTON’S ‘BUSINESS OF THE YEAR’
The school family of Chaminade Julienne Catholic High Schoolwas
pleased enough to be named the “Best Nonprofit Businessof the Year”
by the Dayton Business Journal. But the accoladesat the awards
ceremony last month didn’t end there. As the
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finale of the evening, CJ also was awarded the overall
“BestBusiness” honors.
CJ senior Jake Jagels, who delivered the acceptance speech for
the nonprofit award, said, inpart, “To me, Chaminade Julienne is a
great place because my fellow students, who comefrom all over the
region and who represent socioeconomic diversity of our community,
get tolearn from each other and from teachers who deeply care about
our education and ourdevelopment as people of faith.” Read
more!
MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL MARKS MARIANIST BICENTENNIAL
Like thousands of members of the Marianist Family from across
the province, the schoolfamily at Archbishop Moeller High School
celebrated the Marianist Bicentennial earlier thisfall by joining
in prayer. Students, faculty and staff gathered in the school
courtyard aroundthe statue of the Blessed Mother. An article in the
current issue of Moeller Magazine recountsthe event and includes
comments by Bros. Bob Flaherty and Ron Luksic, who have servedthe
school for a combined 87 years. Read the article.
PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY MEMBERS
WE ASK FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Bro. James Fitzgibbons died Nov. 6, 2017, atage 81. He was a
Marianist for 61 years. Bro. Jim wasa warm, generous teacher and
formator. He served inZambia, Nigeria, Peru and India, as well as
at severalU.S. ministries. Read his obituary. See more photos.
Fr. Paul Landolfi died Nov. 16, 2017, at age 90.He was a
Marianist for 73 years. Paul was a teacher,chaplain and spiritual
director. He spent many yearsserving at the Marianist-run orphanage
where hegrew up. Read his obituary. See more photos.
Bro. Thomas Payne, died Nov. 3, 2017, at age72. He was a
Marianist for 53 years. A friendly,outgoing man, Bro. Tom served in
prison ministry
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A MOMENT WITH BLESSED CHAMINADE
“We should go the ends of the world if God so calls us.”
Mother Adèle
outgoing man, Bro. Tom served in prison ministryand police and
fire department chaplaincy. He had agift for helping those in need.
Read his obituary. Seemore photos.
Recent deaths and those in need of prayers for healing in the
Marianist Family
Obituaries of Marianist brothers and priests (U.S. Province)
since 2007.
RESOURCES
MARIANIST MOMENT: Adèle de Batz de TrenquelléonThis is part of a
series on Marianists who are on the path to sainthood. We thank
MarianistAffiliate Mary Kay Fitzpatrick and Bro. David Betz for
preparing these articles.
This Marianist Moment centers on Marianist Family founder
Adèlede Batz de Trenquelléon, who will be beatified on June 10,
2018.
Adèle was born into an aristocratic family in France in 1789,
and froma young age, had a dedication to prayer and to serving the
poor. Atage 15, she and a few friends began a prayer association
they calledthe “little society.” It grew to include several hundred
young women.Adèle met Fr. William Joseph Chaminade when she was
just 19.With his help, she founded the Marianist Sisters in 1816.
Read more.
OPENING: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, ST. LOUISThe Marianist Province
of the United States seeks an experienced communicator to serve
atprovince offices in St. Louis. A top candidate will be a strong
writer, editor and proofreaderwith at least four years of
experience in a corporate or organizational communications
setting.Experience with WordPress and e-newsletter programs is a
plus. Learn more.
REPORTS FROM THE WORLD COUNCIL OF THE MARIANIST FAMILY
The World Council of the Marianist Family met in Rome last
month. Thegroup is made up of top leaders from the Society of Mary
and theMarianist Sisters, as well as representatives from the
InternationalOrganization of Marianist Lay Communities and the
Marian Alliance.
Following its proceedings, the group issued four documents which
will be of interest to theMarianist Family:
Report of the proceedingsObjectives for 2018-2021Position paper
on the role and status of Marie Thérèse de Lamourous
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Position paper on the role and status of Marie Thérèse de
LamourousCalendar of 2018 dates for the Marianist Family
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS – CAMPUS MINISTRY AT UD
UD is seeking faith-filled applicants to minister to college
studentswhile pursuing a masters in theology or pastoral ministry.
Fivecampus ministry positions are available for 2018-19. GAs
serveundergraduate students to foster spiritual growth and
formChristian leaders. Tuition, stipend and housing are provided.
Learnmore.
“FAMILY OF MARY” GATHERING JAN. 28St. Louis-area members of the
Marianist Family will want to mark their calendars to attendthe
annual foundation celebration of the Family of Mary Lay Community.
The event, atChaminade College Preparatory, includes Mass and a
presentation by Sr. Nicole Trahan.Learn more.
BLOGSBro. Phil AaronFr. Mike NartkerSusan VogtBro. Brian
Zampier
NEWSLETTERSDistrict Update from the Marianist District of
IndiaThe Fulcrum from Marianist LIFEGifts & Tasks from the
International Organization of Marianist Lay CommunitiesJustice
Jottings from the Marianist Social Justice CollaborativeMagnificat
from the World Council of the Marianist FamilyMLC-NA e-News from
the Marianist Lay Community of North AmericaVia Latina 22 from the
Marianist General Administration
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