NOVITIATE UPDATE

When the asbestos abatement is completed, the demolition of the present novitiate building in Dayton will begin. The building has been cleared, the interior fixtures and equipment sold, donated or recycled, and all useable items (including stained glass windows) preserved for future use. The novitiate community, and others, have done a tremendous amount of work on this project. Designs for the new novitiate are nearly completed, thanks to Fr. Chris Wittmann and his committee.

Special thanks to Fr. Paul Marshall and Bro. Jack Somerville, who have spent much time and energy on this project.

Fr. Larry Doersching will step down as president of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory in Hollywood, Fla., in June 2015. Our prayers and best wishes to Larry as he completes his ministry at C-M.

Bro. John Campbell is in Melbourne, Australia, staying with Bro. Bernie Hartman while Bro. Dave Quigley returns for a visit to the United States. Thanks to John for his willingness to provide this fraternal service.

Bro. Dick Olsen has moved to Mercy Siena Woods in Dayton while health issues are being addressed and resolved. Let's continue to pray for one another and our brothers in healthcare facilities.

MEETINGS/VISITATIONS

Bro. Jesse O'Neill and Fr. Oscar Vasquez will meet next weekend in St. Louis with the Province Assembly Committee. Please put these dates on your calendar as we hope for a strong attendance at this important Province event.          

Province Assembly in St. Louis at the Airport Marriott

June 25 - 29, 2015

Members of the Province Council will be in Hawai'i Feb. 15 -19 for the final area visitation of the Province. This has nothing to do with the single-digit temperatures in St. Louis!

Fraternally,