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CALENDAR
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Provincial Council
April 14-16
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From Fr. Bill Meyer
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My Dear Brothers: If you plan to attend the Healthy Celibate Living workshop, please register before Monday, April 11.
These are the dates:
July 15-18 (July 19 is the travel day)
Vallombrosa Retreat, Menlo Park, California
Aug. 1-4 (Aug. 5 is the travel day)
Marianist Retreat & Conference Center, Eureka, Missouri
Register here
There are still spots available at the Marianist Retreat & Conference Center; only a few openings remain at Vallombrosa.
With fraternal affection, |
From Bro. Tom Giardino |
Dear Brothers,
We were pleased to welcome a diverse crowd of 125 Marianist Family members for the dedication of the new Chaminade Center at Mount Saint John last Sunday.
The center houses the North American Center for Marianist Studies and the Madeleine Room, a gathering space for Marianist Family events.
Fr. Marty Solma led the dedication ceremony. Carol Ramey, director of NACMS, offered an introduction to the history and mission of the organization. Sr. Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH, director of the Institute for Pastoral Initiatives at the University of Dayton, spoke on "The Art of Being Human in a Digital Culture."
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Bros. Bob Hughes and Kumaraswamy, Fr. Marty Solma, Bro. Jean Doussous, Fr. Tom Schroer and Bro. Dan Klco were among those attending the dedication of the new Chaminade Center.
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It was a happy afternoon. Thanks to those brothers who were able to join us for the event.
See this week's issue of FamilyOnline for a link to more photos from the event.
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From Bro. Ron Overman
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Dear Brothers:
Insurance concerns
I met recently with our risk control adviser from Christian Brothers insurance. We reviewed our claims experience for the past five years. During that time, we had 290 claims for auto, property, liability and workers comp.
Of the 290 claims, 215 were caused by auto accidents. Auto accidents represent 60 percent of the total claim cost during the period.
Starting in 2017, Christian Brothers will require all drivers to attend a defensive driving class every two to three years. Drivers may complete the course online, or it can be done on site for locations with 10 or more drivers. I'll provide you with more information about this later this year.
For every driver who completes the course, the Province will receive a $50 credit toward the cost of our auto coverage.
Christian Brothers will again test members reaching the age of 75 this year.
From the Office of JPIC
Marianist PULSE
Partners in Urban Leadership, Service and Education
Together with Maureen O'Rourke, coordinator of Marianist PULSE, we are pleased to announce the inaugural cadre of Marianist PULSE volunteers and their full-time service placements:
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University
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Assignment
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Ha'Ani Artero
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Chaminade
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Kateri Dillon
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John Carroll
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Martin Jimenez
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St. Mary's
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Dominic Sanfilippo
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Dayton
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Sarah Wilker
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Dayton
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Ellen Yoder
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Dayton
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These young people bring a wealth of experience, along with geographical and cultural diversity and a passion for growing in the Marianist charism.
The volunteers will live in community in Dayton. Their orientation begins July 31; they report to work on August 8.
Please keep this group in your prayers during this exciting time.
 We hope you'll join us for Changemakers: Creating New Responses for New Times. These experiences will bring together members of the Marianist Family and other seekers of justice to explore how we can address social justice issues.
San Antonio - July 22-24
Dayton - Oct. 28-30
Both Changemakers weekends will include keynote speakers and time for discussion, prayer and action. Participants can join in person or online. Learn more. Fraternally,  |
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