Notes from the Provincial Council

May 5, 2016

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From Fr. Marty Solma

Dear Brothers:

2016 Chapter

This week, we received notification from Superior General Fr. Manuel Cort�s that the General Council has ratified the acts of the 2016 Provincial Chapter.

I reported on the Chapter about a month ago, and the decisions and referrals of the Chapter have now been ratified. The Superior General appreciated the care that was taken for the financial health of the Province, and he requested continued dialogue on the future of the District of India.

Changemakers

You have probably seen news about the upcoming conferences planned by the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative and our own JPIC Office: "Changemakers: Creating New Responses for New Times."

This worthwhile venture will bring together many members of the Marianist Family. Please consider attending in person or making use of the live-streaming option. Learn more.

If you are not able to participate, please pray for the success of these events.

Bicentennial

May 15 marks the official beginning of the Marianist Bicentennial celebrations, as members of the Marianist Sisters commemorate their foundation in Agen, France.

Please read the joint letter from Sr. Evangeline Escobar and me to the members of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, the Society of Mary, and the wider Marianist Family.

Let us pray this week, especially, for the Marianist Sisters as they mark the 200th anniversary of their foundation. Rich blessings to them and heartfelt congratulations on this very special occasion.

Fraternally,

From Bro. Joe Kamis

Dear Brothers:

Personnel

Bro. Paul Hoffman (DeSales Crossings) has been appointed the new director of the Siena Woods Support Community.


	Bro. Paul

Paul currently is visiting all three health centers to learn as much as he can about our service to our brothers.

Paul will move to Siena Woods in August to work with Bro. Bob Wiethorn for five months before taking over in January. Bob will then begin a sabbatical.

The Provincial Council thanks Paul for being open to this assignment. Thanks also to Bob for


	Bro. Bob

his many years of service at Siena Woods.

International directory

Pat Stephens has a limited number of extra copies of the international SM personnel directory. Please contact Pat if you'd like a copy.

Fraternally,

From Fr. Bill Meyer

My Dear Brothers:

Brothers assigned for studies

Bros. Michael Chiuri and Brandon Paluch have been assigned for philosophical studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angles for the coming academic year. They will join the Lalanne House Community this summer.

With fraternal affection,

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