My Dear Brothers: .
Religious Formation Conference:
the Year of Consecrated Life
"Bearers of hope" is one of Pope Francis' descriptive, evocative names for women and men religious. More than simple optimism, Christian hope is a gift of the Spirit. Welcomed and nurtured, hope is grounding and energizing, sustaining and challenging.
In a series of one-day gatherings focused on HOPE, the Religious Formation Conference celebrates one of the aims Pope Francis has identified for the Year of Consecrated Life: to embrace the future with hope.
READ DATES/PLACES FOR THE GATHERINGS
Participants in each gathering will explore the virtue and discipline of hope through a specific perspective -- theology, psychology, mission, or the Scriptures and spirituality -- guided by prominent presenters. There will be time for contemplation, group conversation and interaction with presenters.
Three of these venues are within range of Province communities. Why not plan a community day celebrating and nurturing the gift of consecrated life? We will let you know when registration begins (via the website of the Religious Formation Conference).
In Memoriam
Finally, our thanks to the Province of Meribah, and in particular, the brothers of the Chaminade Mineola Community who hosted the Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. John Melloh, and a wonderful reception after the interment. Our thanks to Fr. Jerry Chinchar who preached a beautiful homily.
With fraternal affection,
Dear Brothers: .
Hannah pursued the teacher certification after spending a year working in Washington, D.C., as an intern at Shared Hope International and as a marketing assistant at the National Journalism Center. Her student teaching was completed at Purcell Marian. At Morehead State, Hannah was a student leader of the campus ministry program for three years. Her senior thesis focused on the Catholic Church's involvement in the Vietnam anti-war movement. 
