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ISSUE# 33
November 1995
FROM BR. JAMES NORTON ('64): After reading the latest issue of Marists All,
I decided that it was time for me to make my contribution. Since the first issue
I've enjoyed reading each one. It is very encouraging to read how so much of our
Marist tradition and of the charism of our founder, Marcellin Champagnat, are
still such a strong part of so many peoples' lives. Somehow the thoughts of all
who have written, help to make all that we are trying to do worthwhile. In the
kind of world we live in today it can often be discouraging to talk about and live
out our Christian values. Knowing that some others are experiencing the same
challenges and making a difference is a tremendous boost.
This past August 15th I completed thirty-one years as a Marist. The last five
months of my scholasticate I spent in Mexico City finishing off my B.A. in
Spanish, after which I was assigned to Archbishop Molloy in 1968. Come this
September it will be twenty-seven years since my arrival A long time to be in
one place. Yet for me it has brought many challenges and many opportunities to
live out the Christian message. I enjoyed teaching Spanish at Molloy for
twentytwo years. When I was asked to do some part-tune counseling in 1972 I
really sensed that I had found what I wanted to do. I finished my Masters four
years later and gradually increased the counseling until it became my full time
work. The paper work is minimal and that gives us the time to talk with the kids
and listen to the struggles they are going through. I don't need to tell you that
their problems are many and in our present society more and more complex.
As I write about counseling at Molloy, I can't help but think of Leo Richard
"Teddy" Morris and the tremendous influence he had on me personally and on so
many lives. His funeral was a beautiful tribute to an exceptional individual. We
will miss him very much. The young man who was hired to help us continue
Teddy's work is a Molloy graduate who during and after high school worked
very closely with Leo and is deeply committed to what he was about. Along with
myself, he'll also have the support of Brothers Francis Regis Newbeck ('53),
Stephen Urban Minogue ('39), Pat Charles Hogan ('57), and Dan O'Riordan
('92).
In the summer of '81 I took an intensive course in conversational Italian, which I
had always wanted to learn. And that, along with Spanish, and the French I
remember from high school, was a very big help to me during my stay in Rome
for the Second Novitiate and again as a translator at our General Chapter in the
fall of '93. Both experiences helped to expand my understanding of the humble
curate of La Valla and the tremendous influence his Marist Brothers have had
throughout the world. So much good coming from such poor, seemingly
impossible beginnings.
About ten years ago I participated in a summer leadership program sponsored by
the now defunct House of Affirmation. In addition to being a very worthwhile
experience in itself, it was also where I began to swim regularly for exercise. I'm
happy to say that I've stuck with it and I average about five miles a week now. (I
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guess that would qualify me as the "swimmingest" Marist Brother in the U.S.,
maybe even in the world! John Klein ('66) could be a close second). My work
with Molloy's swimming team also helps to keep me motivated. It's a great way
to clear away stress, keep things in perspective, and stay in shape. So if you've
been thinking about it, I'd encourage you to take the plunge!
With the exception of the one summer referred to above, I've spent the past
thirteen years working as support staff for the camps for mentally and physically
challenged children and adults that the Brothers - along with hundreds of
students, alumni, and adult volunteers - run on the Esopus property each year in
the summer. It's really inspiring to see how hard all those people work to give
the campers a good time. Two Sunday evenings ago I looked out the window of
the house in Esopus and did a double take when I saw Tom Cumnings ('63) with
his wife Cathy and their cute little daughter Megan sitting outside talking to Br.
John Dunning ('63). Tom and Cathy had driven Tom Junior up to work as a
counselor. I've run into Tom before at basketball games and more recently at Leo
Richark's wake, but never had a chance to talk much. We had some good laughs
and did a lot of reminiscing about the juniorate.
I have also chanced upon Pat Blazer, who was a year behind me in the juniorate,
and Pat Forsyth ofmy group, opportunities to catch up on what has happened
since we last saw each other.
I guess this is enough for this first time. Once again, I would like to thank those
who have contributed to Marists All and to those who make it possible. Keep up
the good work. I hope to read more about guys from the group of '64 in future
editions. (Marist Brothers, 150--72 87th Road, Jamaica, N. Y. 11432; 718-523-
6038)
FROM JOE (Joel Gilmary) STRANG ('53): Thanks for keeping me informed on
things Marist. I am in the Adriatic Sea on the nuclear cruiser U.S.S. South
Carolina. I am with PACE (Program Afloat College Education) which puts
teachers aboard navy ships at sea for periods of six to eight weeks. It pays a
salary plus expenses. Shipboard accommodations are spartan and shared, but the
chow is excellent. Most ships have gyms, small libraries, and a little store. It is a
lot like living in the novitiate. The participants can accept assi
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ents when
they are available and can work out of Norfolk, Virginia, or San Diego,
California.
I am on my fourth ship. The program usually gives its instructors opportunities
to visit ports. So far I have been in Greece, Sicily, Bahrain, Israel, Spain, Korea,
and Hong Kong. I expect to visit Corfu. Greece, soon and probably Italy. I am
hoping that one of these days a navy assi
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ent will take me into a place where
there are some Marist Brothers.
Before the current deployment I met a 73-year-old Holy Cross Brother from
Notre Dame who was assigned to another ship to teach English. Some of the
Brothers or ex-Brothers may want to get involved in teaching the navy at sea.
If anyone wants to get addresses from me, write to me at P.O. Box 857, Pacific
Grove, California, 93950; or call me at 408--375-8672.
FROM REV. BILL SEARS ('52): While I'm still retired with a severe heart
problem and spinal troubles, I continue to help out in the local parish. Living
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near the beach and the bay, I swim and fish often; the fishin' stinks, and I don't
mean because of red tide.
I wasn't able to go north for the Marist picnic in September because of a death in
the family. I did attend the picnic in '93 and had a great time reminiscing,
particularly with "Binsky" Murphy. I would like to reminisce more with Marist
family members, perhaps with those living in my area, between Tampa and Ft.
Myers. My phone is 941-474-5217. I wait for the answering machine to give me
a clue before picking up; I get so many Sears Roebuck calls: I remember all
Marists living and deceased in my daily prayers and Mass. (1745 Padre Lane,
Englewood, Florida, 34223)
DECEASED:
John (Patrick Alban) Tobin ('34) died September 25th after an extended illness.
His wife Helen lives at 3 Brookwood Road, Towaca, New Jersey, 07082.
Br. William Mielke ('59) died from complications during an operation at New
York Hospital. He had just returned to Molloy after a year of parish ministry in
Kentucky.
Br. Robert (Francis Solano) Desrochers ('50) died of a heart attack Saturday,
September 30th. He had been serving as director of the Manhasset community.
FROM BILL (Bernard Gilmary) CONNELLY ('55): My pen has been still for
too many years since I last wrote to Marists All; yet all the while I have enjoyed
reading each new issue of the newsletter. Since my last epistle much has
happened; thankfully, all good. I retired from the FBI in 1989 after 23 years, and
I immediately went to work as a Corporate Security Representative for Pan Am,
until it went belly-up in 1992. At least it gave me three years of interesting travel
to Europe and Latin American, visiting places I would never have seen otherwise
... and usually in the front of the airplane. That was a perk that I really miss, as
most of my travel now is in the "cattle car."
After Pan Am, my partner and I started a small airline security business that
affords us one or two trips a year, generally to Colombia and the Caribbean. I
also obtained a Florida P.I. license and do security background in vestigations for
several agencies, including the FBI. Since I recently qualified as a Police
Instructor in the State of Florida, I am teaching Police Officers a few classes in
Naples. In addition, during the past year I have worked as a substitute teacher at
Naples High School. I generally covered science, math, and English classes, but
once I was tapped for a Home Ee class. My wife Ellen commented that if the
topic did not include carving a turkey or boiling an egg, the class was in trouble.
Sorry, Ed Castine, I never acquired your culinary skills, but now that I know you
and Maureen are in Florida, I may stop by for a lesson.
After spending nearly seventeen years in the Miami area, Ellen and I opted for
the more laid-back life-style of Florida's west coast; last year we migrated to
Bonita Beach, just north of Naples. We sold our home in Miami and are renting a
large condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in front of us and part of Bonita
Bay behind us. We have three large bedrooms to accommodate SHORT-TERM
visitors. Ellen is a licensed condominium and property manager; she currently
oversees 16 associations in the Naples area. For the first time in my life I have a
fishing pole and a license, and I am actually using them. I turned down a full
time job teaching physics last year, to prove to myself (and Ellen) that I am
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really retired. Besides, I had earlier reviewed a current physics textbook and
realized just how many formulas and procedures I had forgotten since I taught
physics in Brownsville and at Christ the King some thirty plus years ago.
I was shocked into reality by the editor's note in the August edition ofMarists
All which pointed out that, although the end was not in view, the newsletter
would not go on forever. I hope that my few scattered thoughts will add to its
longevity or at least not contribute to its demise. My best wishes to all the
readers, and congratulations on the success ofMarists All through the past 32
issues. (25815 Hickery Blvd, #4, Bonita Beach, Fl. 32923; 941-495-9934)
FROM DON (Brian Denis) MULCARE ('57): We have had several opportunities
to visit the Wang Institute of Boston University's Corporate Education Center in
Tyngsboro (a.k.a. St. Joseph's Novitiate). Nancy, our children, and I visited the
property in the mid-1970s, and in May and July of this year while Nancy
attended conferences at CEC, I engaged one of the grounds keepers, and we
discussed the then and now of the property, each of us learning from the other.
The periphery of CEC has reforested itself, but the groves and walks retain the
tranquility of a novitiate retreat. The Tyng mansion, barn, and sheds no longer
stand, and you cannot see the Merrimack from the boulder upon which Chief
Wanalancet, guest of Jonathan Tyng, used to sit as he gazed across the fields at
the meandering river; the Hussey Plastics factory now stands tall in what was
once the field that grew cow beets, potatoes, and other crops.The farmer's
residence has vanished, burned down by an accidental fire.The tailor shop has
changed little but now seems to be a private residence. The Quonset-hut gym is a
storage building, basketball hoops and scoreboard still on the walls, the block M
still in center court, but the massive grotto built. by our group under the direction
of Br. Pius Victor is nowhere to be found.
The asphalt basketball court is now part of a parking lot, as is the handball court
area. Volleyball has replaced baseball and football on the athletic field.
The warming hut that occupied the extreme end of the ice skating pond is
survived by scraps of burned wood, fragments of cinder block, and rusted green
white enameled lampshades. One snow scoop waits among the trees. The
summer cow pasture that became a winter sports area is now a year-round
pond.The quarry looks exactly as I remember it in 1958. There are signs of
recent activity: cans, bottles, campfires. An iron rod from quarry days remains
fixed in a granite socket.
The external appearance of the "novitiate" is much as it was, except that the
black iron fire-escapes have been removed. An L shaped complex has been
connected to the north wing so that the lavatory end of the rec hall on the first
floor and the hallway on the second floor run straight into one branch of the L,
which continues in a northerly direction with a number of classrooms. The other
branch of the L extends eastward toward Tyng Road with an auditorium.
The inside of the building has been converted into a tasteful, compact,
contemporary office building. Several of the large rooms have been
compartmentalized into offices and classrooms. Mementos of the Tyng family
and of the Marist novitiate have been kept. There are three framed photographs
on an entrance wall: the serpentine Merrimack and surrounding area south of the
bridge; the Tyng mansion, barn, and sheds; an aerial view of St. Joseph's
Novitiate.
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The chapel has been transformed into a library. The arched transom window
contains the seal of Boston University. On the desk of the librarian is a postcard
photo showing the chapel as it was; a legend explains the history of the building.
The sanctuary has couches and book shelves. Tables and chairs in the library
parallel the arrangement of the pews of old. It is possible to sit after lunch in a
position that a postulant or a novice may have taken; it is also possible to pray
five decades.
The family atmosphere of the Tyngsboro property remains, and there are subtle
and obvious traces of the Marist influence even though there is a very
professional and secular facade that covers everything. Some of us are like the
Tyngsboro property, a mixture of family, Marist, and secular influences. (7
Staffon Road, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719)
FROM FRANCIS X. "Barney" SHERIDAN ('55): Well, it's July 26th!. Happy
Anniversary to one and all, my 40th! Recently Hugh Turley, Dennis Dunne,
Larry and Jan Keogh, and maybe some unknown others, organized the First
Marist Retreat. Br. Leonard, Fr. Pete Ostrowsky, Br. Pat McNamara contributed
greatly to it. It was an extraordinary experience, and I feel very grateful to have
been part of it. In no other event has the GMC celebrated our spiritual
commonality as clearly as in this one. It was refreshing, challenging, and
healing, We visited the cemetery and reflected on the influence of very powerful
men in our lives. We meditated with some of Lenny's clarity on Champagnat's
values and spirit. It's a Marist spirituality that I cherish in the present, not just as
an "ex". My wife even claims to understand me better!!! We need more. One
anecdote: We stayed in the student townhouses in Poughkeepsie. One morning,
coming out of my room, I discovered Frank Casey in the hall and greeted him
with "Laudetur Jesus Christus!" His response, "Same to you, Mac!" and added,
"I always wanted to say that," Makes one look forward to the Mount picnics.
(626 East 20th Street, #9A, New York, New York, 10025)
BR. Paul AMBROSE
Letter to friends of MARIST FOREIGN MISSIONS (adapted by editor)
On June 1st I took off for India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. I went to visit
friends and to take photos to show donors what has been achieved in the
missions with their help.
In INDIA my pleasure was to be with Oliver Palaia for a good part of my time.
He had trained in the United States for three years be fore returning to promote
various projects for students and for the poor. I took photos to report to
foundations. Oliver traveled with me to visit our Marists in Trichy. There I saw
our first Indian school and our first all-Marist Brothers community of five
Brothers; they had been provided with needed water for their school by mission
funds. Oliver's brother is a candidate in Trichy. While in India I visited the
parents of at least six Indian students we have at the college in Poughkeepsie to
give a first hand report of their children. The parents were surprised and
delighted.
While I was in SRI LANKA the trouble from the North had somewhat abated. I
was pleased to visit various projects which had been helped at Kaluthara, at the
PA Niwasa Novitiate, and at the Tudella Farm, I also visited the provincial house
and Marist Stella College in Negombo. Photos of these places were taken, along
with a photo of the car obtained for catechist trips and for Provincial visits. It
was a special time to visit the parents of each one of the Marist Brothers who are
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away from Sri Lanka studying in Manila or elsewhere. I was delighted to visit
with my old time friends among the Brothers and to interview a new candidate
from our Pakistan mission. I left heavy hearted at such a brief visit to my
favorite country.
In the PHILIPPINES I first visited the Marist Asian Center (MAC). It is for Asia
what MIC (Marist International Center) is for Africa, a scholasticate for all the
provinces in the area. Then I went to visit our Philippine missions in Mindanao
where so much work is being done for the Church. It is incredible, the number of
students reached in our several colleges and schools, and all the non-school and
very apostolic work being done. I personally visited most of the work done by
Br. Bob McGovern and by Br. Crispin Betitta, I also saw a new vocational
school geared to help students learn to repair motors, radios, TVs, and other
appliances. In Kidapawan I visited our school and there I saw the new chapel
and the plans for the extension of the school. At Notre Dame of Cotabato I
visited among others Jim Adams for whom I get help each year for scholarships
for some of the poor boys in that the first of our Marist schools in the
Philippines, At the novitiate of Tamontaca I was delighted to find a candidate
who is from mainland China; he is determined to get the training as a Marist
Brother and to get back to China to help resume our work there. Later I was glad
to hear that some of our Malaysian Chinese are also thinking along the same
line. On returning to Manila I was able to finalize the transfer of Br. Henry
Joseph Ruiz. He is coming back to the States to join one of our retirement
homes. He has aged and is in need of companionship in his retired years. He has
been assured of a welcome back.
When I returned from my tour, there was waiting for me an invitation to visit our
Marist work in Sibu, Sarawak. It was the surprise of the year.Sibu had been
started 35 years ago when I sent a telegram from Rome to OK the closing of a
school in Quantan and to open Sibu. It was for the many Chinese who had been
kicked out of China. Now it is the largest Chinese school in the area, and the
alumni, who are so faithful to the Marist Brothers, wanted to celebrate their 35th
anniversary. They invited me as well as the three Yanks who had gone there at
my request to help them get started., Br. Timothy McManus, Adolph Leo, and
Br. Alphonse Louis. On August 12th there was a special Mass and a party for the
entire city. It was great to see the statue of Champagnat in a place of honor
outside the newest gymnasium in the city. The Chinese Brothers continue the
work in Sibu. Their provincial, Br. John Lek, a gratuate of Marist College, was
present, and he took wonderful care of us. I have so much to thank the Lord for
His many blessings on our work the world over.
Our mission collections have been good once again this year. I have asked our
Brother Provincial to name someone to continue this work so that I can be of
help to him while I am still around. I am keeping in fair health and am able to
move around almost like one who is closer to 28. The reverse digits tell a tale of
the Lord's blessings, for which there will never be enough expressions of sincere
thanks. (Marist College, Kieran Gate House, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 12601; 914-
-575-3233)
JOHN LEE ('57) (from his wife Diana) When I saw the article from Bill Sears
in the newsletter, I finally decided to sit down to write the letter I know Jack
would want me to write. After leaving the Brothers, Jack served in Vietnam and
then worked for Bankers Trust and finally for Barclay Bank as a branch
manager. We married in 1971., At the time my parents lived in Florida and on
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several visits there we spent time with Bill Sears and kept in touch over the
years.
Our Matthew was born in 1976 and in 1984 a two-year-old Korean child became
part of our family. In 1986 Jack was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. He
fought valiantly and was on a respirator for six years.One great pleasure for him
was having me read each issue of Marists All to him. His eyes would light up
when I read the name of someone he had lived with or someone he knew.
Marists had a very special place in his heart. Jack died on February 7, 1992.
(This letter was mailed to us in March of 1993. We are very embarrassed for
having misplaced it, and we have apologized by phone to Diana. Her address is
14 Cressida Drive, Old Bridge, New Jersey, 08857)
MARIST CEMETERY - ESOPUS
In our last issue we had a letter from Esopus written by Br. Emile Michael
Bernard; he mentioned that he was "in this beautiful place abounding with so
many fond memories and traditions. My favorite nook," he said, "is the lovely
spot where over 170 Brothers rest in peace most of whom I have known and
admired." With his letter Micky sent us a chart of the cemetery. We are pleased
to include it in this issue; this is, after all, the month of November when we
traditionally remember our departed friends and relatives in a very special way.
BROTHERS OF THE U.S. PROVINCE BURIED IN ESOPUS
Hippolite
Francis Xavier
Joseph Stephane
Gen. Leo Laberge
1893-1959 (66)
1895-1964 (69)
1893-1981 (88)
1921-1981 (60)
Terrence Jones
Gilbert Barry
1918-1988 (70)
1919-1991 (72)
Jude Driscoll
Mary Sylvain
Louis Euthym
Peter Morisssette
1921-1981 (60)
1898-1982 (84)
1891-1959 (68)
1925-1964 (39)
George LeBlanc
Lucian Sutton
Theophile
Peter Hilary
1903-1988 (85)
1912-1991 (79)
1912-1981 (69)
1928-1982 (54)
Etienne Regis
Claude
1885-1960 (75)
1916-1965 (49)
Giles Lemieux
Eric Anderberg
Joseph Abel
Anthony Urban
1915-1981 (66)
1932-1982 (50)
1901-1988 (87)
1932-1992 (60)
Paul Felix
Mary Andrew
Alphonse Sylvain Joseph Nathaniel
1889-1960 (71)
1906-1966 ( 60)
1905-1980 (75)
1892-1983 (91)
Louis Frederick
Leo Joseph
Jos. Alexander
Philip Thellan
1910-1988 (78)
1896-1992 (96)
1905-1979 (74)
1934-1983 ( 49)
Adrian August
Edmund Conrad
1898-1960 (62)
1908-1966 (58)
Simeon Enest
John of the Cross
Denis Damian
William Lee
1919-1979 (60)
1904-1984 (80)
1926-1989 (63)
1930-1992 (62)
Pius Victor
Andrew Bernard
Francis Michael
William Garvin
1909-1961 (52)
1906-1967 (61)
1905-1978 (73)
1909-1984 (75)
Owen Campbell Ernest Drolet
1898-1989 (91)
1900-1992 (90)
Albert Hamel
Paul Stokes
Aloysius Mary
Michael Kieran
1896- 1976 (80)
1925-1985 (60)
1875-1961 (86)
1922-1968 ( 46)
Cletus Richard
Daniel Sullivan
Louis Viatueur
Francis Mary
1916-1989 (73)
1933-1993 (60)
1887-1976 (89)
1906-1985 (79)
Leo Brouillette
Joseph Albert
1882-1962 (80)
1900-1968 ( 68)
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Michael Lineen
Gabe V. Barrett
John Shannahan
Walter O'Claire
1942-1989 (47)
1900-1993 (93)
1938-1976 (38)
1918-1985 (67)
Conrad Richard Jos. Masrchesseault
1900-1962 (62)
1930- 1969 (39)
John Arthur
Leo Verville
Kieran Brennan Ronald Marcellin
1904-1975 (71)
1919-1985 (66)
1918-1989 (71)
1940-1993 (53)
Leo Camille
Barry Firmin
Leo Bergeron
Arthur Clouthier
1885-1962 (77)
1900-1970 (70)
1884-1975 (91)
1910-1986 (76)
Leo Wall
Victor Menard
1905-1989 (84)
1918-1993 (75)
Ambrosa Marcou
Michael Norbert
Osward
Paul Philibert
1894-1974 (80)
1892-1916 (94)
1872-1963 (91)
1907-1970 (63)
Vincent Dominic
James Creighton Anthony Cicollela
1899-1973 (74)
1911-1990 (79)
1945-1994 (49)
Tertulien
Leo Hyacinth
1887-1963 (76)
1886-1970 184)
Angus Willinson Bernard Flood
1931-1990 (59)
1917-1994 (77)
Emil Fecteau
Paul Acyndinus
1889-1963 (74)
1882-1971 (89)
Ignatius Dooley
Lawrence Corbin
1912-1990 (78)
1907-1995 (88)
Constantine
Eugene Lambert
1882-1963 (81)
1888-1971 (83)
Vincent Donnelly Leo Richard
1911-1990 (79)
1930- 1995 (65)
Philip LaCroix
George Istvan
1939-1963 (24)
1910-1972 (62)
Benedict Croger George Robert
Petrus Dumond
Joseph Orens
1908-1981 (73)
1904-1981 (77)
1887-1964 (77)
1902-1954 (52)
Robert Koehly
Arthur Xavier
Paul Gauthier
Aidan Thomas
1900-1991 (90)
1906-1987 (81)
1895-1982 (87)
1919-1981 ( 62)
Fred Dumaresq
Edward Wilfred
Cyril Robert
James Elliot
1881-1965 (84)
1876-1954 (78)
Lawrence Michael
Brendan Regis
1909-1982 (73)
1917-1981 (64)
1976-1991 (65)
1929-1987(58)
Tarcisius Valliere Kevin Campell
Joannes Bergeron
Joseph Leo
1887-1965 (78)
1915-1954 (39)
1902- 1983 (81)
1918- 1980 (62)
John Pat Caffrey
Linus William
Peter Trottier
ThomasAban
1906-1991 (85)
1904-1987(83)
1903-1983 (80)
1909-1980 (71)
Anthony of Padua
Kieran Martin
1884-1965 (71)
1928-1955 (27)
Marcel
Joseph Hildebert
Edward Michael
Mary Anthony
Ginchereau
1905-1979 (74)
1905-1992 (87)
1910-1987(77)
1904-1983 (79)
John William
Timothy Daniel
Linus Joseph
1938-1966 (28)
1929-1955 (26)
Leo Stratonic
1899-1979 (80)
Aidan Francis
Damian Melvin
1903-1984 (81)
1909-1992 (73)
1946-1987 (41)
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Gerald Murry
Louis Omer
Rudolph Foley
Victor Aime
1921-1984 (63)
1897-1977 (80)
1898-1966 (68)
1899-1956 (57)
Daniel Demers
Juan A. Mauri
John Malachy
Vincent Colella
1920-1992 (72)
1911-1987 (76)
1930-1985 (55)
1947-1977 (30)
Carlos Sierra
Augustine
1936-1967 (31)
Thomas
Philip John Cote John O'Shea S.M.
Francis G. Dion
1907-1956 (49)
1911-1985 (74)
1908-1977 (69)
1904-1993 (91)
Felix Matthias
Brian Downs
1934-1987 (53)
Peter Montague
Paul M. Jones
1931-1968 (37)
Roberto Teodulo
1932-1985 (53)
1927-1976 (49)
Linus Carroll
1924-1956 (32)
Wilfrid Doiron
Alexander Josephat
1927-1993 (66)
Leonard
Louis Mary
Boulanger
1892-1986 (94)
1893- 1976 (83)
1883-1969 (86)
1915-1987(72)
Anthony
Henry Bassus
John Berchmans
Sanctus
Murphy
1884-1975 (91)
1909-1993 (84)
1885-1956 (71)
1906-1986 (80)
Leo Sylvius
Augostine Pinard
Feliciani
1912-1970 (58)
1919-1987 (68)
Thomas Aquinas
1885-1974 (89)
Stephen Forgoes
Placid Robert
1925-1986 (61)
1906-1993 (87)
1911-1957 (46)
Emond Alphonse
Abelus
Joseph Damian
1889-1973 (84)
1876-1970 (94)
1906-1987 (81)
Wallace Hamel
Joseph Gerard
1907-1994 (87)
1895-1957 (62)
Anthony Masse
Anthony Rotunno
1931- 1970 (39)
1910-1987 (77)
Denis Luizzo
Nicholas Mary
1926-1994 ( 68)
1907-1957(50)
Stephan Damian
Michael 0'Keefe
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FROM DON (Christopher Matthew) EDWARDS ('56): Marists All and its
deeper spiritual implications are something very special to me. Strange though,
at times it is like going home, and that I find is something painful: wonderful
memories, a moment's life with so many wonderful people with whom I shared
work, prayer, challenges, disappointments, and all of life's arrows of misfortune.
I guess the loneliness of starting a new life without the old friendships and
risking new drama involves mixed emotions. No regrets, however, only an
occasional longing to experience the camaraderie of bygone days. So I find it
hard to write, making myself vulnerable to the known and the unknown readers
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ofMarists All. How is that for a long-winded excuse for my not writing in quite
a time.
I was very moved by Br. Sean Sammon's letter, with its honesty, courage, and
sensitivity. Felt like I was touched by the Spirit. I never had the good fortune of
knowing Brother Sean. I pray that the words of healing he shares so often in his
letters (I read some also when he was Provincial) will come to him in abundance
from the hands of the Lord.
I should have written to Br. John Malich. I was a postulant when he was a novice
and then was with him and his group in Poughkeepsie. If I'm correct I knew him
then as John Xavier, or has my long as well as my short term memory gone?
Hope Br. William Mielke will be okay; met him when I was a senior at the
scholasticate; that word scholasticate goes back to the Middle Ages, right.!
Elaine's and my little masterpiece, Chris, has finished his fourth year at the
University of Cincinnati studying architecture, with two more years of
indebtedness to go. He has been in Europe since June 2, doing a quarter of study
in Copenhagen for ten weeks or so, during which time his class visited
Stockholm, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. For almost two weeks now he has been
touring Europe and will continue for two plus more. I think he will have visited
just about every city that has a building, any building. As you all know, I love to
exaggerate, but this time I'm probably closer to the mark than usual. Certainly at
the end of it all he will have seen the three greatest art museums in the West: the
Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the Prado in Madrid, and the Louvre.
Meanwhile, my wife and I visited family in the Midwest for a wedding/ vacation
combination. Got to Tanglewood for four dress rehearsals; what gorgeous
country the Berkshires. Retirement is on the two-year horizon. We are all
healthy, a blessing for sure. Elaine's sister is very seriously ill with cancer, only
53; may we ask for your prayers. This is the second summer we have had serious
illness and/or death in the family. To borrow words from Brother Sean, this is the
time for understanding; as we seek the Lord's healing, we pray to be vessels and
instruments of his grace, My deepest appreciation and loving gratitude for THE
COMMUNITY OF MARISTS ALL. (84 Bayberry Road, Cheshire, Connecticut,
06410-3615)
FROM BR. JOE BELANGER ('43): An update on the monks at Marist College
this year: Don Kelly ('61) teaches math full time. Ziggy Rancourt ('48) has two
math and two philosophy courses. Greg DelaNoy ('51) has two College Writings.
Tom Delaney ('55) mentors same 150 Frosh in Leo Hall, and PA works away in
the Kieran Gate House at his foreign mission projects.
John Nash and Mike Williams (both '59) reside at 2 Eden Terrace in town; John
works in the Counseling Center and teaches one course, while Mike works in
Campus Ministry. Steve Synan ('75) worked halftime in counseling last Spring,
but at the request of the General Administration in Rome he has now left for a
two month immersion course in Nice, France, and will be working at the Marist
International Center in Nairobi, Kenya, for two years. Hopefully he will then
return to teach at the college or to work in counseling. Every Wednesday the
college monks who can make it, get together in my place in Champagnat for
dinner.
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I am teaching two courses with miniscule enrollments: French Civilization and
World Cultures, with feature films to parallel texts. Next year I hope to teach
World Cultures at most. I had 65 family members up to Marist College on a
weekend in early August to celebrate belatedly my 70th birthday; half of the 65
are under 16, and several are looking around for an appropriate college.
Paul Ambrose celebrated his 82nd birthday on August 28th. Mimo Naidza and
family anticipated with a picnic on Saturday. August 26th, inviting relatives and
friends from far and near. Like Duracell, PA just keeps ... (Marist College, MSC
12224, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 12601; 914-575-3040)
FROM JOE (Gabriel Francis) HORES ('49): Thanks for the latest Marists All.
lots of interesting material in it. I read with deep regret the recent death of Henry
Morneau, '49. Henry had one of the sharpest and driest senses of humor I have
ever run into. I vividly remember the following story. It was mid-July, 1955, and
we were in Esopus for the 30-day retreat exercises of St. Ignatius, The Jesuit
retreat master was exceptionally good. All his conferences and meditations were
delivered without notes. After two weeks we had our first and long awaited day
off. The priest arranged for us to pilgrimage to the Shrine of the North American
Martyrs at Auriesville, New York. We were met at the gate by the Procession
Cross and Candles, and off we went for the outdoor Stations of the Cross. I
know my heart sank at that! Afterwards a group ofus was being taken around
the property by a Jesuit. He stopped by a deep ravine and told us that somewhere
in this area their student, Rene Goupil, was martyred and that his body was never
found. We all looked around with solemn interest in the area ... at which Henry
dead-panned: "Well, I doubt if we'll find him today." All burst into laughter,
including the Jesuit. It was the perfect tension breaking moment. Thanks, Henry!
(1801 69thAvenue, South, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33712)
FROM KEVIN BUCKIEY ('66): Nothing much to report other than a traumatic
change of address. We went from the sublime (East Asia) to the less than
sublime (Mexico City), diplomatic argot for "yecch." New address: American
Embassy - Mexico; P.O. Box 3087; Laredo, Texas, 78044-3087. Telephone: 011-
525-211-0042, ext. 3289.
M O V I N G ?
Send us your new address.
FROM JOHN DILLON ('60): How to place me with relation to the Marist
experience? In my class were Bob Holm, B.Connolly and Jerry Worrel. Raoul
Molnar was my "buddy" when I started in Esopus as a sophomore. I spent two
years there. Stephen Urban was master, Robert James taught me Spanish, Dennis
Damian had geometry; also there were Peter Leonard, quite a different monk,
John Berchmans, Leonard Alphonse, Solano ... Anyway, I do enjoy reading the
newsletter and I thank you for it.(310 South Almont Drive, # 101, Los Angeles,
Ca. 90048)
FROM MARTY (Martin Andrew) LANG ('47): Jerusalem: as a Jesuit friend and
I sat in the back of the Franciscan Chapel in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher,
planning our strategies for the day, I noticed walking into the chapel a man
whom I hadn't seen in many years. "I know him!" I said to Steve, and I rushed
up to have a better look.Yes! it was who I thought it was: Brother Roy Mooney.
We greeted each other warmly. Roy is now director of the "Year of Spirituality"
which I believe is the contemporary equivalent of the Second Novitiate. He was
visiting the Holy Land from Italy with a group engaged in the year of renewal.
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Later I thought about both of us being there at the same time, one with the
Marist community and the other a part of a "wider Marist community." I
promised myself that I would make known to that wider community a kind of
personal spiritual regeneration that I have been engaged in for the last fifteen
years.
After teaching scripture at Fairfield University for ten years, I had reached a
point when I knew I should go to the Holy Land and investigate the places where
Jesus taught, look carefully at the Jerusalem he walked in, and try to recapture
personally what I was so familiar with in the Bible. With my wife Anne's strong
encouragement I set off alone to explore to my heart's content what I had longed
to do. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life.
Anne now wonders what Pandora's box she has helped to open, because I have
been going to Jerusalem almost addictively every summer since then. We made
one trip as a family, the two of us and three children. Soon I linked up with the
Jesuit friend who teaches theology at Georgetown, Steven Fields, S.J. Together
we became a team that leads adult groups to the Holy Land. He celebrates the
liturgy (marvelously) at each of the shrines and provides the light hearted banter
that puts humor into the trip. I give the biblical commentary and archeological
information (with the modicum of humor that I can summon). We always have
an Arab Christian guide and we go under the auspices of a Palestinian tour
operator, but we do stay at a Kibbutz (nice one) in Galilee. So we have access to
both the Palestinian and the Jewish communities.
For each ofus it is a kind of yearly retreat and a powerful spiritual experience
that seems to continue to enrich us in spite of our many trips. If any one would
like to come with us this year or later, please feel entirely welcome. It doesn't
take long before each new group gets to know each other, a community gels, and
we have a great time.
The 1996 trip is scheduled from May 21st to the 31st. Call 203-374-1040,, or
drop me a note at 295 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, Ct. 06432.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We look forward to hearing from you. Our preoccupation is
always concern about getting the correspondence needed to share with our
readership. Please, get down to write today ... before the activities of
Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon you. Write to David Kammer, 476
LaPlaya, Edgewater, Florida, 32141; or to Gus Nolan, Marist College,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 12601
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ISSUE# 33
November 1995
FROM BR. JAMES NORTON ('64): After reading the latest issue of Marists All,
I decided that it was time for me to make my contribution. Since the first issue
I've enjoyed reading each one. It is very encouraging to read how so much of our
Marist tradition and of the charism of our founder, Marcellin Champagnat, are
still such a strong part of so many peoples' lives. Somehow the thoughts of all
who have written, help to make all that we are trying to do worthwhile. In the
kind of world we live in today it can often be discouraging to talk about and live
out our Christian values. Knowing that some others are experiencing the same
challenges and making a difference is a tremendous boost.
This past August 15th I completed thirty-one years as a Marist. The last five
months of my scholasticate I spent in Mexico City finishing off my B.A. in
Spanish, after which I was assigned to Archbishop Molloy in 1968. Come this
September it will be twenty-seven years since my arrival A long time to be in
one place. Yet for me it has brought many challenges and many opportunities to
live out the Christian message. I enjoyed teaching Spanish at Molloy for
twentytwo years. When I was asked to do some part-tune counseling in 1972 I
really sensed that I had found what I wanted to do. I finished my Masters four
years later and gradually increased the counseling until it became my full time
work. The paper work is minimal and that gives us the time to talk with the kids
and listen to the struggles they are going through. I don't need to tell you that
their problems are many and in our present society more and more complex.
As I write about counseling at Molloy, I can't help but think of Leo Richard
"Teddy" Morris and the tremendous influence he had on me personally and on so
many lives. His funeral was a beautiful tribute to an exceptional individual. We
will miss him very much. The young man who was hired to help us continue
Teddy's work is a Molloy graduate who during and after high school worked
very closely with Leo and is deeply committed to what he was about. Along with
myself, he'll also have the support of Brothers Francis Regis Newbeck ('53),
Stephen Urban Minogue ('39), Pat Charles Hogan ('57), and Dan O'Riordan
('92).
In the summer of '81 I took an intensive course in conversational Italian, which I
had always wanted to learn. And that, along with Spanish, and the French I
remember from high school, was a very big help to me during my stay in Rome
for the Second Novitiate and again as a translator at our General Chapter in the
fall of '93. Both experiences helped to expand my understanding of the humble
curate of La Valla and the tremendous influence his Marist Brothers have had
throughout the world. So much good coming from such poor, seemingly
impossible beginnings.
About ten years ago I participated in a summer leadership program sponsored by
the now defunct House of Affirmation. In addition to being a very worthwhile
experience in itself, it was also where I began to swim regularly for exercise. I'm
happy to say that I've stuck with it and I average about five miles a week now. (I
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guess that would qualify me as the "swimmingest" Marist Brother in the U.S.,
maybe even in the world! John Klein ('66) could be a close second). My work
with Molloy's swimming team also helps to keep me motivated. It's a great way
to clear away stress, keep things in perspective, and stay in shape. So if you've
been thinking about it, I'd encourage you to take the plunge!
With the exception of the one summer referred to above, I've spent the past
thirteen years working as support staff for the camps for mentally and physically
challenged children and adults that the Brothers - along with hundreds of
students, alumni, and adult volunteers - run on the Esopus property each year in
the summer. It's really inspiring to see how hard all those people work to give
the campers a good time. Two Sunday evenings ago I looked out the window of
the house in Esopus and did a double take when I saw Tom Cumnings ('63) with
his wife Cathy and their cute little daughter Megan sitting outside talking to Br.
John Dunning ('63). Tom and Cathy had driven Tom Junior up to work as a
counselor. I've run into Tom before at basketball games and more recently at Leo
Richark's wake, but never had a chance to talk much. We had some good laughs
and did a lot of reminiscing about the juniorate.
I have also chanced upon Pat Blazer, who was a year behind me in the juniorate,
and Pat Forsyth ofmy group, opportunities to catch up on what has happened
since we last saw each other.
I guess this is enough for this first time. Once again, I would like to thank those
who have contributed to Marists All and to those who make it possible. Keep up
the good work. I hope to read more about guys from the group of '64 in future
editions. (Marist Brothers, 150--72 87th Road, Jamaica, N. Y. 11432; 718-523-
6038)
FROM JOE (Joel Gilmary) STRANG ('53): Thanks for keeping me informed on
things Marist. I am in the Adriatic Sea on the nuclear cruiser U.S.S. South
Carolina. I am with PACE (Program Afloat College Education) which puts
teachers aboard navy ships at sea for periods of six to eight weeks. It pays a
salary plus expenses. Shipboard accommodations are spartan and shared, but the
chow is excellent. Most ships have gyms, small libraries, and a little store. It is a
lot like living in the novitiate. The participants can accept assi
gnm
ents when
they are available and can work out of Norfolk, Virginia, or San Diego,
California.
I am on my fourth ship. The program usually gives its instructors opportunities
to visit ports. So far I have been in Greece, Sicily, Bahrain, Israel, Spain, Korea,
and Hong Kong. I expect to visit Corfu. Greece, soon and probably Italy. I am
hoping that one of these days a navy assi
gnm
ent will take me into a place where
there are some Marist Brothers.
Before the current deployment I met a 73-year-old Holy Cross Brother from
Notre Dame who was assigned to another ship to teach English. Some of the
Brothers or ex-Brothers may want to get involved in teaching the navy at sea.
If anyone wants to get addresses from me, write to me at P.O. Box 857, Pacific
Grove, California, 93950; or call me at 408--375-8672.
FROM REV. BILL SEARS ('52): While I'm still retired with a severe heart
problem and spinal troubles, I continue to help out in the local parish. Living
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near the beach and the bay, I swim and fish often; the fishin' stinks, and I don't
mean because of red tide.
I wasn't able to go north for the Marist picnic in September because of a death in
the family. I did attend the picnic in '93 and had a great time reminiscing,
particularly with "Binsky" Murphy. I would like to reminisce more with Marist
family members, perhaps with those living in my area, between Tampa and Ft.
Myers. My phone is 941-474-5217. I wait for the answering machine to give me
a clue before picking up; I get so many Sears Roebuck calls: I remember all
Marists living and deceased in my daily prayers and Mass. (1745 Padre Lane,
Englewood, Florida, 34223)
DECEASED:
John (Patrick Alban) Tobin ('34) died September 25th after an extended illness.
His wife Helen lives at 3 Brookwood Road, Towaca, New Jersey, 07082.
Br. William Mielke ('59) died from complications during an operation at New
York Hospital. He had just returned to Molloy after a year of parish ministry in
Kentucky.
Br. Robert (Francis Solano) Desrochers ('50) died of a heart attack Saturday,
September 30th. He had been serving as director of the Manhasset community.
FROM BILL (Bernard Gilmary) CONNELLY ('55): My pen has been still for
too many years since I last wrote to Marists All; yet all the while I have enjoyed
reading each new issue of the newsletter. Since my last epistle much has
happened; thankfully, all good. I retired from the FBI in 1989 after 23 years, and
I immediately went to work as a Corporate Security Representative for Pan Am,
until it went belly-up in 1992. At least it gave me three years of interesting travel
to Europe and Latin American, visiting places I would never have seen otherwise
... and usually in the front of the airplane. That was a perk that I really miss, as
most of my travel now is in the "cattle car."
After Pan Am, my partner and I started a small airline security business that
affords us one or two trips a year, generally to Colombia and the Caribbean. I
also obtained a Florida P.I. license and do security background in vestigations for
several agencies, including the FBI. Since I recently qualified as a Police
Instructor in the State of Florida, I am teaching Police Officers a few classes in
Naples. In addition, during the past year I have worked as a substitute teacher at
Naples High School. I generally covered science, math, and English classes, but
once I was tapped for a Home Ee class. My wife Ellen commented that if the
topic did not include carving a turkey or boiling an egg, the class was in trouble.
Sorry, Ed Castine, I never acquired your culinary skills, but now that I know you
and Maureen are in Florida, I may stop by for a lesson.
After spending nearly seventeen years in the Miami area, Ellen and I opted for
the more laid-back life-style of Florida's west coast; last year we migrated to
Bonita Beach, just north of Naples. We sold our home in Miami and are renting a
large condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in front of us and part of Bonita
Bay behind us. We have three large bedrooms to accommodate SHORT-TERM
visitors. Ellen is a licensed condominium and property manager; she currently
oversees 16 associations in the Naples area. For the first time in my life I have a
fishing pole and a license, and I am actually using them. I turned down a full
time job teaching physics last year, to prove to myself (and Ellen) that I am
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really retired. Besides, I had earlier reviewed a current physics textbook and
realized just how many formulas and procedures I had forgotten since I taught
physics in Brownsville and at Christ the King some thirty plus years ago.
I was shocked into reality by the editor's note in the August edition ofMarists
All which pointed out that, although the end was not in view, the newsletter
would not go on forever. I hope that my few scattered thoughts will add to its
longevity or at least not contribute to its demise. My best wishes to all the
readers, and congratulations on the success ofMarists All through the past 32
issues. (25815 Hickery Blvd, #4, Bonita Beach, Fl. 32923; 941-495-9934)
FROM DON (Brian Denis) MULCARE ('57): We have had several opportunities
to visit the Wang Institute of Boston University's Corporate Education Center in
Tyngsboro (a.k.a. St. Joseph's Novitiate). Nancy, our children, and I visited the
property in the mid-1970s, and in May and July of this year while Nancy
attended conferences at CEC, I engaged one of the grounds keepers, and we
discussed the then and now of the property, each of us learning from the other.
The periphery of CEC has reforested itself, but the groves and walks retain the
tranquility of a novitiate retreat. The Tyng mansion, barn, and sheds no longer
stand, and you cannot see the Merrimack from the boulder upon which Chief
Wanalancet, guest of Jonathan Tyng, used to sit as he gazed across the fields at
the meandering river; the Hussey Plastics factory now stands tall in what was
once the field that grew cow beets, potatoes, and other crops.The farmer's
residence has vanished, burned down by an accidental fire.The tailor shop has
changed little but now seems to be a private residence. The Quonset-hut gym is a
storage building, basketball hoops and scoreboard still on the walls, the block M
still in center court, but the massive grotto built. by our group under the direction
of Br. Pius Victor is nowhere to be found.
The asphalt basketball court is now part of a parking lot, as is the handball court
area. Volleyball has replaced baseball and football on the athletic field.
The warming hut that occupied the extreme end of the ice skating pond is
survived by scraps of burned wood, fragments of cinder block, and rusted green
white enameled lampshades. One snow scoop waits among the trees. The
summer cow pasture that became a winter sports area is now a year-round
pond.The quarry looks exactly as I remember it in 1958. There are signs of
recent activity: cans, bottles, campfires. An iron rod from quarry days remains
fixed in a granite socket.
The external appearance of the "novitiate" is much as it was, except that the
black iron fire-escapes have been removed. An L shaped complex has been
connected to the north wing so that the lavatory end of the rec hall on the first
floor and the hallway on the second floor run straight into one branch of the L,
which continues in a northerly direction with a number of classrooms. The other
branch of the L extends eastward toward Tyng Road with an auditorium.
The inside of the building has been converted into a tasteful, compact,
contemporary office building. Several of the large rooms have been
compartmentalized into offices and classrooms. Mementos of the Tyng family
and of the Marist novitiate have been kept. There are three framed photographs
on an entrance wall: the serpentine Merrimack and surrounding area south of the
bridge; the Tyng mansion, barn, and sheds; an aerial view of St. Joseph's
Novitiate.
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The chapel has been transformed into a library. The arched transom window
contains the seal of Boston University. On the desk of the librarian is a postcard
photo showing the chapel as it was; a legend explains the history of the building.
The sanctuary has couches and book shelves. Tables and chairs in the library
parallel the arrangement of the pews of old. It is possible to sit after lunch in a
position that a postulant or a novice may have taken; it is also possible to pray
five decades.
The family atmosphere of the Tyngsboro property remains, and there are subtle
and obvious traces of the Marist influence even though there is a very
professional and secular facade that covers everything. Some of us are like the
Tyngsboro property, a mixture of family, Marist, and secular influences. (7
Staffon Road, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719)
FROM FRANCIS X. "Barney" SHERIDAN ('55): Well, it's July 26th!. Happy
Anniversary to one and all, my 40th! Recently Hugh Turley, Dennis Dunne,
Larry and Jan Keogh, and maybe some unknown others, organized the First
Marist Retreat. Br. Leonard, Fr. Pete Ostrowsky, Br. Pat McNamara contributed
greatly to it. It was an extraordinary experience, and I feel very grateful to have
been part of it. In no other event has the GMC celebrated our spiritual
commonality as clearly as in this one. It was refreshing, challenging, and
healing, We visited the cemetery and reflected on the influence of very powerful
men in our lives. We meditated with some of Lenny's clarity on Champagnat's
values and spirit. It's a Marist spirituality that I cherish in the present, not just as
an "ex". My wife even claims to understand me better!!! We need more. One
anecdote: We stayed in the student townhouses in Poughkeepsie. One morning,
coming out of my room, I discovered Frank Casey in the hall and greeted him
with "Laudetur Jesus Christus!" His response, "Same to you, Mac!" and added,
"I always wanted to say that," Makes one look forward to the Mount picnics.
(626 East 20th Street, #9A, New York, New York, 10025)
BR. Paul AMBROSE
Letter to friends of MARIST FOREIGN MISSIONS (adapted by editor)
On June 1st I took off for India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. I went to visit
friends and to take photos to show donors what has been achieved in the
missions with their help.
In INDIA my pleasure was to be with Oliver Palaia for a good part of my time.
He had trained in the United States for three years be fore returning to promote
various projects for students and for the poor. I took photos to report to
foundations. Oliver traveled with me to visit our Marists in Trichy. There I saw
our first Indian school and our first all-Marist Brothers community of five
Brothers; they had been provided with needed water for their school by mission
funds. Oliver's brother is a candidate in Trichy. While in India I visited the
parents of at least six Indian students we have at the college in Poughkeepsie to
give a first hand report of their children. The parents were surprised and
delighted.
While I was in SRI LANKA the trouble from the North had somewhat abated. I
was pleased to visit various projects which had been helped at Kaluthara, at the
PA Niwasa Novitiate, and at the Tudella Farm, I also visited the provincial house
and Marist Stella College in Negombo. Photos of these places were taken, along
with a photo of the car obtained for catechist trips and for Provincial visits. It
was a special time to visit the parents of each one of the Marist Brothers who are
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away from Sri Lanka studying in Manila or elsewhere. I was delighted to visit
with my old time friends among the Brothers and to interview a new candidate
from our Pakistan mission. I left heavy hearted at such a brief visit to my
favorite country.
In the PHILIPPINES I first visited the Marist Asian Center (MAC). It is for Asia
what MIC (Marist International Center) is for Africa, a scholasticate for all the
provinces in the area. Then I went to visit our Philippine missions in Mindanao
where so much work is being done for the Church. It is incredible, the number of
students reached in our several colleges and schools, and all the non-school and
very apostolic work being done. I personally visited most of the work done by
Br. Bob McGovern and by Br. Crispin Betitta, I also saw a new vocational
school geared to help students learn to repair motors, radios, TVs, and other
appliances. In Kidapawan I visited our school and there I saw the new chapel
and the plans for the extension of the school. At Notre Dame of Cotabato I
visited among others Jim Adams for whom I get help each year for scholarships
for some of the poor boys in that the first of our Marist schools in the
Philippines, At the novitiate of Tamontaca I was delighted to find a candidate
who is from mainland China; he is determined to get the training as a Marist
Brother and to get back to China to help resume our work there. Later I was glad
to hear that some of our Malaysian Chinese are also thinking along the same
line. On returning to Manila I was able to finalize the transfer of Br. Henry
Joseph Ruiz. He is coming back to the States to join one of our retirement
homes. He has aged and is in need of companionship in his retired years. He has
been assured of a welcome back.
When I returned from my tour, there was waiting for me an invitation to visit our
Marist work in Sibu, Sarawak. It was the surprise of the year.Sibu had been
started 35 years ago when I sent a telegram from Rome to OK the closing of a
school in Quantan and to open Sibu. It was for the many Chinese who had been
kicked out of China. Now it is the largest Chinese school in the area, and the
alumni, who are so faithful to the Marist Brothers, wanted to celebrate their 35th
anniversary. They invited me as well as the three Yanks who had gone there at
my request to help them get started., Br. Timothy McManus, Adolph Leo, and
Br. Alphonse Louis. On August 12th there was a special Mass and a party for the
entire city. It was great to see the statue of Champagnat in a place of honor
outside the newest gymnasium in the city. The Chinese Brothers continue the
work in Sibu. Their provincial, Br. John Lek, a gratuate of Marist College, was
present, and he took wonderful care of us. I have so much to thank the Lord for
His many blessings on our work the world over.
Our mission collections have been good once again this year. I have asked our
Brother Provincial to name someone to continue this work so that I can be of
help to him while I am still around. I am keeping in fair health and am able to
move around almost like one who is closer to 28. The reverse digits tell a tale of
the Lord's blessings, for which there will never be enough expressions of sincere
thanks. (Marist College, Kieran Gate House, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 12601; 914-
-575-3233)
JOHN LEE ('57) (from his wife Diana) When I saw the article from Bill Sears
in the newsletter, I finally decided to sit down to write the letter I know Jack
would want me to write. After leaving the Brothers, Jack served in Vietnam and
then worked for Bankers Trust and finally for Barclay Bank as a branch
manager. We married in 1971., At the time my parents lived in Florida and on
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several visits there we spent time with Bill Sears and kept in touch over the
years.
Our Matthew was born in 1976 and in 1984 a two-year-old Korean child became
part of our family. In 1986 Jack was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease. He
fought valiantly and was on a respirator for six years.One great pleasure for him
was having me read each issue of Marists All to him. His eyes would light up
when I read the name of someone he had lived with or someone he knew.
Marists had a very special place in his heart. Jack died on February 7, 1992.
(This letter was mailed to us in March of 1993. We are very embarrassed for
having misplaced it, and we have apologized by phone to Diana. Her address is
14 Cressida Drive, Old Bridge, New Jersey, 08857)
MARIST CEMETERY - ESOPUS
In our last issue we had a letter from Esopus written by Br. Emile Michael
Bernard; he mentioned that he was "in this beautiful place abounding with so
many fond memories and traditions. My favorite nook," he said, "is the lovely
spot where over 170 Brothers rest in peace most of whom I have known and
admired." With his letter Micky sent us a chart of the cemetery. We are pleased
to include it in this issue; this is, after all, the month of November when we
traditionally remember our departed friends and relatives in a very special way.
BROTHERS OF THE U.S. PROVINCE BURIED IN ESOPUS
Hippolite
Francis Xavier
Joseph Stephane
Gen. Leo Laberge
1893-1959 (66)
1895-1964 (69)
1893-1981 (88)
1921-1981 (60)
Terrence Jones
Gilbert Barry
1918-1988 (70)
1919-1991 (72)
Jude Driscoll
Mary Sylvain
Louis Euthym
Peter Morisssette
1921-1981 (60)
1898-1982 (84)
1891-1959 (68)
1925-1964 (39)
George LeBlanc
Lucian Sutton
Theophile
Peter Hilary
1903-1988 (85)
1912-1991 (79)
1912-1981 (69)
1928-1982 (54)
Etienne Regis
Claude
1885-1960 (75)
1916-1965 (49)
Giles Lemieux
Eric Anderberg
Joseph Abel
Anthony Urban
1915-1981 (66)
1932-1982 (50)
1901-1988 (87)
1932-1992 (60)
Paul Felix
Mary Andrew
Alphonse Sylvain Joseph Nathaniel
1889-1960 (71)
1906-1966 ( 60)
1905-1980 (75)
1892-1983 (91)
Louis Frederick
Leo Joseph
Jos. Alexander
Philip Thellan
1910-1988 (78)
1896-1992 (96)
1905-1979 (74)
1934-1983 ( 49)
Adrian August
Edmund Conrad
1898-1960 (62)
1908-1966 (58)
Simeon Enest
John of the Cross
Denis Damian
William Lee
1919-1979 (60)
1904-1984 (80)
1926-1989 (63)
1930-1992 (62)
Pius Victor
Andrew Bernard
Francis Michael
William Garvin
1909-1961 (52)
1906-1967 (61)
1905-1978 (73)
1909-1984 (75)
Owen Campbell Ernest Drolet
1898-1989 (91)
1900-1992 (90)
Albert Hamel
Paul Stokes
Aloysius Mary
Michael Kieran
1896- 1976 (80)
1925-1985 (60)
1875-1961 (86)
1922-1968 ( 46)
Cletus Richard
Daniel Sullivan
Louis Viatueur
Francis Mary
1916-1989 (73)
1933-1993 (60)
1887-1976 (89)
1906-1985 (79)
Leo Brouillette
Joseph Albert
1882-1962 (80)
1900-1968 ( 68)
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Michael Lineen
Gabe V. Barrett
John Shannahan
Walter O'Claire
1942-1989 (47)
1900-1993 (93)
1938-1976 (38)
1918-1985 (67)
Conrad Richard Jos. Masrchesseault
1900-1962 (62)
1930- 1969 (39)
John Arthur
Leo Verville
Kieran Brennan Ronald Marcellin
1904-1975 (71)
1919-1985 (66)
1918-1989 (71)
1940-1993 (53)
Leo Camille
Barry Firmin
Leo Bergeron
Arthur Clouthier
1885-1962 (77)
1900-1970 (70)
1884-1975 (91)
1910-1986 (76)
Leo Wall
Victor Menard
1905-1989 (84)
1918-1993 (75)
Ambrosa Marcou
Michael Norbert
Osward
Paul Philibert
1894-1974 (80)
1892-1916 (94)
1872-1963 (91)
1907-1970 (63)
Vincent Dominic
James Creighton Anthony Cicollela
1899-1973 (74)
1911-1990 (79)
1945-1994 (49)
Tertulien
Leo Hyacinth
1887-1963 (76)
1886-1970 184)
Angus Willinson Bernard Flood
1931-1990 (59)
1917-1994 (77)
Emil Fecteau
Paul Acyndinus
1889-1963 (74)
1882-1971 (89)
Ignatius Dooley
Lawrence Corbin
1912-1990 (78)
1907-1995 (88)
Constantine
Eugene Lambert
1882-1963 (81)
1888-1971 (83)
Vincent Donnelly Leo Richard
1911-1990 (79)
1930- 1995 (65)
Philip LaCroix
George Istvan
1939-1963 (24)
1910-1972 (62)
Benedict Croger George Robert
Petrus Dumond
Joseph Orens
1908-1981 (73)
1904-1981 (77)
1887-1964 (77)
1902-1954 (52)
Robert Koehly
Arthur Xavier
Paul Gauthier
Aidan Thomas
1900-1991 (90)
1906-1987 (81)
1895-1982 (87)
1919-1981 ( 62)
Fred Dumaresq
Edward Wilfred
Cyril Robert
James Elliot
1881-1965 (84)
1876-1954 (78)
Lawrence Michael
Brendan Regis
1909-1982 (73)
1917-1981 (64)
1976-1991 (65)
1929-1987(58)
Tarcisius Valliere Kevin Campell
Joannes Bergeron
Joseph Leo
1887-1965 (78)
1915-1954 (39)
1902- 1983 (81)
1918- 1980 (62)
John Pat Caffrey
Linus William
Peter Trottier
ThomasAban
1906-1991 (85)
1904-1987(83)
1903-1983 (80)
1909-1980 (71)
Anthony of Padua
Kieran Martin
1884-1965 (71)
1928-1955 (27)
Marcel
Joseph Hildebert
Edward Michael
Mary Anthony
Ginchereau
1905-1979 (74)
1905-1992 (87)
1910-1987(77)
1904-1983 (79)
John William
Timothy Daniel
Linus Joseph
1938-1966 (28)
1929-1955 (26)
Leo Stratonic
1899-1979 (80)
Aidan Francis
Damian Melvin
1903-1984 (81)
1909-1992 (73)
1946-1987 (41)
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Gerald Murry
Louis Omer
Rudolph Foley
Victor Aime
1921-1984 (63)
1897-1977 (80)
1898-1966 (68)
1899-1956 (57)
Daniel Demers
Juan A. Mauri
John Malachy
Vincent Colella
1920-1992 (72)
1911-1987 (76)
1930-1985 (55)
1947-1977 (30)
Carlos Sierra
Augustine
1936-1967 (31)
Thomas
Philip John Cote John O'Shea S.M.
Francis G. Dion
1907-1956 (49)
1911-1985 (74)
1908-1977 (69)
1904-1993 (91)
Felix Matthias
Brian Downs
1934-1987 (53)
Peter Montague
Paul M. Jones
1931-1968 (37)
Roberto Teodulo
1932-1985 (53)
1927-1976 (49)
Linus Carroll
1924-1956 (32)
Wilfrid Doiron
Alexander Josephat
1927-1993 (66)
Leonard
Louis Mary
Boulanger
1892-1986 (94)
1893- 1976 (83)
1883-1969 (86)
1915-1987(72)
Anthony
Henry Bassus
John Berchmans
Sanctus
Murphy
1884-1975 (91)
1909-1993 (84)
1885-1956 (71)
1906-1986 (80)
Leo Sylvius
Augostine Pinard
Feliciani
1912-1970 (58)
1919-1987 (68)
Thomas Aquinas
1885-1974 (89)
Stephen Forgoes
Placid Robert
1925-1986 (61)
1906-1993 (87)
1911-1957 (46)
Emond Alphonse
Abelus
Joseph Damian
1889-1973 (84)
1876-1970 (94)
1906-1987 (81)
Wallace Hamel
Joseph Gerard
1907-1994 (87)
1895-1957 (62)
Anthony Masse
Anthony Rotunno
1931- 1970 (39)
1910-1987 (77)
Denis Luizzo
Nicholas Mary
1926-1994 ( 68)
1907-1957(50)
Stephan Damian
Michael 0'Keefe
1932-1970 (38)
1923-1988 (65)
William Gleason
Joseph Edward
1912-1995 (83)
1892-1958 (66)
Peter Anthony
Mark O'Rourke
1891-1972 (81)
1909-1988 (77)
Joseph Robert
Jerome Stephen
1887-1972 (85)
1936-1958 (22)
Henry Charles
1892-1988 (96)
Michael Damian
1929-1958 (29)
FROM DON (Christopher Matthew) EDWARDS ('56): Marists All and its
deeper spiritual implications are something very special to me. Strange though,
at times it is like going home, and that I find is something painful: wonderful
memories, a moment's life with so many wonderful people with whom I shared
work, prayer, challenges, disappointments, and all of life's arrows of misfortune.
I guess the loneliness of starting a new life without the old friendships and
risking new drama involves mixed emotions. No regrets, however, only an
occasional longing to experience the camaraderie of bygone days. So I find it
hard to write, making myself vulnerable to the known and the unknown readers
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ofMarists All. How is that for a long-winded excuse for my not writing in quite
a time.
I was very moved by Br. Sean Sammon's letter, with its honesty, courage, and
sensitivity. Felt like I was touched by the Spirit. I never had the good fortune of
knowing Brother Sean. I pray that the words of healing he shares so often in his
letters (I read some also when he was Provincial) will come to him in abundance
from the hands of the Lord.
I should have written to Br. John Malich. I was a postulant when he was a novice
and then was with him and his group in Poughkeepsie. If I'm correct I knew him
then as John Xavier, or has my long as well as my short term memory gone?
Hope Br. William Mielke will be okay; met him when I was a senior at the
scholasticate; that word scholasticate goes back to the Middle Ages, right.!
Elaine's and my little masterpiece, Chris, has finished his fourth year at the
University of Cincinnati studying architecture, with two more years of
indebtedness to go. He has been in Europe since June 2, doing a quarter of study
in Copenhagen for ten weeks or so, during which time his class visited
Stockholm, Helsinki, and St. Petersburg. For almost two weeks now he has been
touring Europe and will continue for two plus more. I think he will have visited
just about every city that has a building, any building. As you all know, I love to
exaggerate, but this time I'm probably closer to the mark than usual. Certainly at
the end of it all he will have seen the three greatest art museums in the West: the
Hermitage in St. Petersburg, the Prado in Madrid, and the Louvre.
Meanwhile, my wife and I visited family in the Midwest for a wedding/ vacation
combination. Got to Tanglewood for four dress rehearsals; what gorgeous
country the Berkshires. Retirement is on the two-year horizon. We are all
healthy, a blessing for sure. Elaine's sister is very seriously ill with cancer, only
53; may we ask for your prayers. This is the second summer we have had serious
illness and/or death in the family. To borrow words from Brother Sean, this is the
time for understanding; as we seek the Lord's healing, we pray to be vessels and
instruments of his grace, My deepest appreciation and loving gratitude for THE
COMMUNITY OF MARISTS ALL. (84 Bayberry Road, Cheshire, Connecticut,
06410-3615)
FROM BR. JOE BELANGER ('43): An update on the monks at Marist College
this year: Don Kelly ('61) teaches math full time. Ziggy Rancourt ('48) has two
math and two philosophy courses. Greg DelaNoy ('51) has two College Writings.
Tom Delaney ('55) mentors same 150 Frosh in Leo Hall, and PA works away in
the Kieran Gate House at his foreign mission projects.
John Nash and Mike Williams (both '59) reside at 2 Eden Terrace in town; John
works in the Counseling Center and teaches one course, while Mike works in
Campus Ministry. Steve Synan ('75) worked halftime in counseling last Spring,
but at the request of the General Administration in Rome he has now left for a
two month immersion course in Nice, France, and will be working at the Marist
International Center in Nairobi, Kenya, for two years. Hopefully he will then
return to teach at the college or to work in counseling. Every Wednesday the
college monks who can make it, get together in my place in Champagnat for
dinner.
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I am teaching two courses with miniscule enrollments: French Civilization and
World Cultures, with feature films to parallel texts. Next year I hope to teach
World Cultures at most. I had 65 family members up to Marist College on a
weekend in early August to celebrate belatedly my 70th birthday; half of the 65
are under 16, and several are looking around for an appropriate college.
Paul Ambrose celebrated his 82nd birthday on August 28th. Mimo Naidza and
family anticipated with a picnic on Saturday. August 26th, inviting relatives and
friends from far and near. Like Duracell, PA just keeps ... (Marist College, MSC
12224, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 12601; 914-575-3040)
FROM JOE (Gabriel Francis) HORES ('49): Thanks for the latest Marists All.
lots of interesting material in it. I read with deep regret the recent death of Henry
Morneau, '49. Henry had one of the sharpest and driest senses of humor I have
ever run into. I vividly remember the following story. It was mid-July, 1955, and
we were in Esopus for the 30-day retreat exercises of St. Ignatius, The Jesuit
retreat master was exceptionally good. All his conferences and meditations were
delivered without notes. After two weeks we had our first and long awaited day
off. The priest arranged for us to pilgrimage to the Shrine of the North American
Martyrs at Auriesville, New York. We were met at the gate by the Procession
Cross and Candles, and off we went for the outdoor Stations of the Cross. I
know my heart sank at that! Afterwards a group ofus was being taken around
the property by a Jesuit. He stopped by a deep ravine and told us that somewhere
in this area their student, Rene Goupil, was martyred and that his body was never
found. We all looked around with solemn interest in the area ... at which Henry
dead-panned: "Well, I doubt if we'll find him today." All burst into laughter,
including the Jesuit. It was the perfect tension breaking moment. Thanks, Henry!
(1801 69thAvenue, South, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33712)
FROM KEVIN BUCKIEY ('66): Nothing much to report other than a traumatic
change of address. We went from the sublime (East Asia) to the less than
sublime (Mexico City), diplomatic argot for "yecch." New address: American
Embassy - Mexico; P.O. Box 3087; Laredo, Texas, 78044-3087. Telephone: 011-
525-211-0042, ext. 3289.
M O V I N G ?
Send us your new address.
FROM JOHN DILLON ('60): How to place me with relation to the Marist
experience? In my class were Bob Holm, B.Connolly and Jerry Worrel. Raoul
Molnar was my "buddy" when I started in Esopus as a sophomore. I spent two
years there. Stephen Urban was master, Robert James taught me Spanish, Dennis
Damian had geometry; also there were Peter Leonard, quite a different monk,
John Berchmans, Leonard Alphonse, Solano ... Anyway, I do enjoy reading the
newsletter and I thank you for it.(310 South Almont Drive, # 101, Los Angeles,
Ca. 90048)
FROM MARTY (Martin Andrew) LANG ('47): Jerusalem: as a Jesuit friend and
I sat in the back of the Franciscan Chapel in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher,
planning our strategies for the day, I noticed walking into the chapel a man
whom I hadn't seen in many years. "I know him!" I said to Steve, and I rushed
up to have a better look.Yes! it was who I thought it was: Brother Roy Mooney.
We greeted each other warmly. Roy is now director of the "Year of Spirituality"
which I believe is the contemporary equivalent of the Second Novitiate. He was
visiting the Holy Land from Italy with a group engaged in the year of renewal.
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Later I thought about both of us being there at the same time, one with the
Marist community and the other a part of a "wider Marist community." I
promised myself that I would make known to that wider community a kind of
personal spiritual regeneration that I have been engaged in for the last fifteen
years.
After teaching scripture at Fairfield University for ten years, I had reached a
point when I knew I should go to the Holy Land and investigate the places where
Jesus taught, look carefully at the Jerusalem he walked in, and try to recapture
personally what I was so familiar with in the Bible. With my wife Anne's strong
encouragement I set off alone to explore to my heart's content what I had longed
to do. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life.
Anne now wonders what Pandora's box she has helped to open, because I have
been going to Jerusalem almost addictively every summer since then. We made
one trip as a family, the two of us and three children. Soon I linked up with the
Jesuit friend who teaches theology at Georgetown, Steven Fields, S.J. Together
we became a team that leads adult groups to the Holy Land. He celebrates the
liturgy (marvelously) at each of the shrines and provides the light hearted banter
that puts humor into the trip. I give the biblical commentary and archeological
information (with the modicum of humor that I can summon). We always have
an Arab Christian guide and we go under the auspices of a Palestinian tour
operator, but we do stay at a Kibbutz (nice one) in Galilee. So we have access to
both the Palestinian and the Jewish communities.
For each ofus it is a kind of yearly retreat and a powerful spiritual experience
that seems to continue to enrich us in spite of our many trips. If any one would
like to come with us this year or later, please feel entirely welcome. It doesn't
take long before each new group gets to know each other, a community gels, and
we have a great time.
The 1996 trip is scheduled from May 21st to the 31st. Call 203-374-1040,, or
drop me a note at 295 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield, Ct. 06432.
EDITOR'S NOTE: We look forward to hearing from you. Our preoccupation is
always concern about getting the correspondence needed to share with our
readership. Please, get down to write today ... before the activities of
Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon you. Write to David Kammer, 476
LaPlaya, Edgewater, Florida, 32141; or to Gus Nolan, Marist College,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 12601
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