June/July 2017 Three postulants will enter the novitiate

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1 June/July 2017 Three postulants will enter the novitiate During the jubilee liturgy on July 22nd three men will receive the habit of the Brothers and be accepted into the novitiate. Brother Matthew Kotek, a native of La Crosse, WI, holds a BA from SMUMN and an MA from CBU. This year he has been teaching Spanish at CBHS in Memphis. Brother Dylan Perry is from Memphis and holds degrees from CBU and the University of Arkansas. He served three years as Associate Director of the Lasallian Volunteers, and he taught this year at the San Miguel School of Tulsa. Originally from St. Anthony, MN, Brother Mark Engelmeyer previously studied at La Salle University in Philadelphia while living at Jeremy House, and taught at CBHS in Memphis. This year he served in campus ministry at SMUMN. He holds a degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH). Congratulations, Brothers! New President named at Holy Family The Board of Trustees of Holy Family Catholic H.S. in Victoria, MN, announced that Michael Brennan has been named the new President. The search for a new President was led by Cohen Taylor Executive Search Services. He will succeed Kathleen Brown, who has served the high school in a dual role as President and Principal since A product of Catholic education, Michael holds a BA degree from Boston College, an MEd and an MEA from the University of Notre Dame. His career in Catholic education includes five years as a teacher, four years as Principal, and recently six years as the Director of Catholic Schools in Rochester, MN. As Director, he oversaw a unified school system that provides high quality Catholic education to more than 1,600 students in the Rochester area. He managed a $15 million budget, oversaw a $34 million building project, managed a team of 250 staff, and cultivated community relationship. He and his wife Denea and their four young children will relocate this summer. The faculty and staff of Holy Family will have the opportunity to meet Michael in June at a community wide reception. Congratulations, Michael! District Days and Assembly will be in July From July the Brothers of the District will join about one hundred Lasallian Partners for the annual District Days which will include an Assembly this year. Hosted at Lewis University, the program will incorporate the Institute theme One Call, Many Voices. The participants will engage in discussions of how everyone can best live out the Lasallian Mission in contemporary situations. The events will culminate with the celebration of the jubilees of thirteen Brothers and the acceptance of three men into the novitiate. The Eucharistic liturgy will take place at 4:00 pm at the St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Center and will be followed by a reception in the Field House.

2 Formative experience brings Brothers together Brothers in various stages of initial formation across the Lasallian Region of North America (RELAN) reconnected in Napa, CA, on March The twice-annual gathering brought together Brothers from the three United States Districts who currently are or will be postulants, novices, or temporary professed, as well as the Brothers who accompany them in their formation. The gatherings focus on different aspects of the Brothers vocation and provide formative opportunities for them to deepen their vocational call and do so in community with Brothers from across the country. This gathering focused on the topic of apostolic spirituality, asking the question How do we as Brothers bring a sense and practice of spirituality to our students and the colleagues we partner with, as well as learn from them? In addition to the formative workshop time, the Brothers had opportunities to be together in community, in prayer, and in enjoying the nature surrounding them in Napa. Two men will join the postulant program On August 1 st two men of the Midwest District will join the postulant program of the Christian Brothers at Jeremy House in Philadelphia. PA. John Haun from Schenectady, NY, has been studying at SMUMN. He holds a BA from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY, an MA from SUNY in Albany, and an MAT from Union College in Schenectady. Ricky Layong from Bantain, Calbayog City, Philippines has also been at SMUMN recently. He earned a BA from St. Camillus Seminary in Marikina City, Philippines. Welcome, John and Ricky. Lwanga Brother Visitor stopped in Burr Ridge On May 18 th Brother Ghebreyesus Habte, Visitor of the Lwanga District in Africa, stopped to visit at the Burr Ridge offices. He visited RELAN and attended the graduation of Brother Moses Abunya at Lewis University on May 20 th. Brother Moses accompanied him to Burr Ridge where the entire Provincial staff gathered for a welcome lunch. Brother Ghebreyesus became Visitor on July 1, 2014, following Brother Esayas Tsegai. Previously he served for three years as principal of Hagaz Agro Technical School in Eritrea. Since 1980, he held various administrative and teaching roles in schools. He also served as Auxiliary Visitor, Sector Coordinator, and Director of the Institute of Religious Studies in Eritrea from

3 Brother Larry Schatz appointed Community Directors Following a consultation of the Brothers in several communities, Brother Larry Schatz, Visitor, appointed three Brothers as Community Directors. Brother James Gaffney will be the Director of the La Salle House Community at Lewis University effective June 11 th. Brother Michael Fehrenbach has been reappointed the Director of the Emmaus Community effective July 1 st. Brother Kenneth Arnold has been reappointed Director of the Westmont South Community also effective on July 1 st. Congratulations, Brothers! Father Ray Webb celebrates his 50 th anniversary Archbishop O Hara H.S. closed this year Father Raymond Webb, AFSC, celebrates the 50 th anniversary of his ordination this summer. Born in Chicago, he attended St. Columbanus School, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. He holds a Master's Degree in curriculum development from DePaul University and a Master's Degree in counseling and a doctorate in educational psychology from Loyola University Chicago. He was associate pastor at St. Francis de Sales and served on the faculties of Quigley Preparatory Seminary South and Niles College of Loyola University. He has served on the faculty of St. Mary of the Lake since 1990, was USML academic dean, and is presently chairman of the Department of Pastoral Theology and Canon Law. He was affiliated to the Institute in 2004 by the Brothers at Bethlehem University in recognition of his long-standing support of the university since its founding He has taught in every summer session, lived with the Brothers, and mentored young teachers. Congratulations, Father Ray!! On May 16 th Brother Larry Schatz, Visitor, and Dr. Scott Kier, Superintendent of Lasallian Education, traveled to Kansas City, MO, to provide a thank you reception for the faculty, staff and administrators of Archbishop O Hara H.S. After a 52 year history of providing a Lasallian education to its students, the school will close as the diocese opens the $31.4 million state-of-the-art St. Michael the Archangel H.S. in time for the fall 2017 academic year. The new school is the result of the closing of St. Mary s H.S. in Independence and the closing of O Hara H.S., a process which has been ongoing since Dr. Dan Peters, diocesan Superintendent of Schools, said the new school would be a sustainable way to make a Catholic education available to a broader area of the population. The new school will be tailor-made for the three pillars of Catholic education outlined in the diocese s strategic plan: distinctly Catholic, academically excellent, and financially stable. St. Michael s will be a college prep school offering AP courses and will offer students with developmental needs the full high school experience funded by the Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education (FIRE). Samantha VenHuizen, Assistant Director of Development, spoke to the participants about the plans for Lasallian Days in Kansas City and the establishment of an active alumni association for O Hara H.S. DENA announced new Auxiliary Visitors Brother Dennis Lee, Visitor designate for the District of Eastern North America (DENA), has announced the appointments of Brother Thomas Casey and Brother Richard Galvin as Auxiliary Visitors for a term of four years each. Brother Thomas served for 14 years as the founding executive director of the De La Salle School in Freeport, New York, until 2016 when he entered a sabbatical year. Brother Richard most recently served as the director of contacts. Their terms will begin September 1 st. Congratulations, Brothers!

4 Happy Birthday Brother! This feature supports a Brother in Skilled Care. Send a card or letter; make a visit or a phone call. Brother Richard Roller 17 June 1935 Presence Resurrection Life Center, 7370 W. Talcott Ave., Room 156, Chicago, IL (773) Brother Thomas Geraghty 24 June 1940 Catholic Eldercare, 817 Main St. NE, Room 120, Minneapolis, MN (612) Brother Edwin Dupré 6 July Presence Resurrection Life Center, 7370 W. Talcott Avenue, Room 266, Chicago, IL (773) Brother Kevin Brutcher 11 July Catholic Eldercare, 817 Main Street NE, Room 222, Minneapolis MN (612) Brother Robert Thomas 18 July Cerenity Senior Care, 514 Humboldt Avenue # 303, Saint Paul, MN (651) Brother Fred Oberreider 24 July St. Pauls House, 3800 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL (773) Room 176 Brother Charles Kitson Institute starts this summer Lasallian Volunteers (LV) is excited to announce the Brother Charles Kitson Institute for Formation of Lasallian Volunteers. The Kitson Institute replaces LV Orientation and will feature a redesigned program to meet the needs of today s Lasallian Volunteers. Brother Charles was a champion of inviting young people to engage in the Lasallian Mission to deepen their yes to a life lived so that others might have life and have it in abundance. Through his example and prophetic witness, the LVs are charged with continuing to share his message of the need for forever Lasallians. The Kitson Institute is an intentional formative experience which will focus on the key areas of faith, service and community. It will serve as personal, professional and spiritual formation of Lasallian Volunteers at the beginning of their year of service and engage them in deepening their Lasallian identity and belonging. This experience will invite the LVs into a process of understanding, articulating, participating and ultimately providing service and leadership in our core values of faith, service and community. The Kitson Institute will be held July 21-30, 2017, at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois. Brother Finbar gave a lecture On April 28 th Brother Finbar McMullen spoke at Catholic Eldercare in St. Paul, MN. His talk was titled The Wow Factor for God, and he discussed the wonders of science and nature and the connections with God. Through astronomy, chemistry and evolution he offered a journey that gave listeners wonder, awe and excitement about God s creation. He was invited to give more talks on similar topics. Thanks to the Brothers for supporting the Annual Alumni Golf Outing The District Office is gearing up for the Annual Alumni Golf Outing. Over the last several years the outing has generated over $300,000 for the care of Senior Brothers. Alumni from St. George and St. Mel, as well as friends of the Brothers, are invited to participate. A special thank you to Brother Tom Hetland and Brother Charles Kelly for their continued contribution to the golf outing at the Old Orchard Country Club!

5 Cretin-Derham Hall marked Founder s Day A special Founders' Day Celebration in honor of the Brothers of the Christian Schools was held on May 15 th the traditional day the Brothers celebrate St. John Baptist de La Salle. The day included an all-school assembly in the Joe Mauer Field House. For the celebration, a number of Christian Brothers were joined by Sisters of St. Joseph and retired faculty and staff, including current CDH faculty members Brother Pat Conway 71, Brother Michael Rivers, Brother Douglas Hawkins 63 and De La Salle volunteer Sam Vetch. Joining them were Brother Larry Schatz, Visitor, and Brothers Dominic Ehrmantraut 63, Fred Dillenburg, Robert Smith 72, Ephrain Martinez, Dennis Galvin, Milton Barker and Mr. Dick Engler, AFSC. A special recognition was given to Brother Michael Rivers who is celebrating his 50 th Jubilee as a Christian Brother. He is the longest serving, consecutive teaching Brother in the history of Cretin and Cretin-Derham Hall. Lasallian Days announced for fall 2017 The following Lasallian Days for fall 2017 have been announced. Stevens Point, WI September 15, 2017 Twin Cities September 27, 2017 Winona, MN September 28, 2017 Memphis, TN October 25, 2017 Kansas City, MO November 2, Invitations will be mailed to Lasallians in those areas. For more information or to receive an invitation, contact Samantha VenHuizen at the Burr Ridge office (630) ext. 220 or svenhuizen@cbmidwest.org. Dates for 2018 are coming soon! The Brother Armand Project continues An important project being undertaken by Brother Armand Alcazar is underway. One Call, Many Voices: Brothers Tell Their Stories is an ambitious effort to preserve the Brothers history for the next generation of Lasallians. In Brother Armand s words, Every life makes a contribution. For the Brothers of the Christian Schools there is an entire organization in jeopardy of being forgotten. One Call, Many Voices is an attempt to glean the importance of the role of Brothers in general and the contribution of individual lives. Brothers continue to pass away and with them, a record of their spirituality, educational principles and attitudes - a record of what it means to be a vowed Lasallian Brother. To learn more about how to support the Brother Armand Project, contact Rob Cummings, Chief Development Officer at rcummings@cbmidwest.org. CBIS appointed Jeffrey McCroy After an extensive national search, the Board of Christian Brothers Investment Services (CBIS) appointed Jeffrey McCroy as the firm's new CEO, effective May 18, Mr. McCroy joined CBIS from American Century Investments (ACI), where he served as Head of Global Client Relationship Management since McCroy succeeds Brother Michael O'Hern, who served as CBIS CEO for 28 years and played an integral role in the organization's CEO search and succession plan. CBIS is a global asset management firm that has been a trusted partner for Catholic institutions and their advisors for over 35 years. The firm manages $6.9 billion for

6 Catholic organizations worldwide, including dioceses, schools, hospitals, and religious institutes, specializing in Catholic Responsible Investing. Intercom focuses on unity in diversity The new issue of Intercom focuses on unity in diversity and how that is lived throughout the 79 countries where the Lasallian mission is present. Intercom features two stories related to the Lasallian Region of North America (RELAN), including a story on Centre Notre-Dame de La Rouge in the Francophone Canada District. It also features Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in Palestine, and an interview with Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray. The Institute publishes Intercom for the Lasallian family. Donation received from the Larkin Endowment Recently the Midwest District received a gift of $2,116 from the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota. The note on the page mentioned it was from the Robert E. and Florence D. Larkin Endowment. The District database showed that only Mrs. Larkin was living, but that she was marked "No Mail." After contacting the Foundation and asking about writing to Mrs. Larkin, their representative said that she passed away three years ago. But at some point, she and Mr. Larkin had established in their estate plan an endowment for the Christian Brothers of the Midwest, the Senior Brothers Fund, to begin after their deaths and to continue in perpetuity. The lady said, "This gift will just come to the Brothers every year. Hopefully the same amount or higher, based on the value of the endowment. No need to send a proposal or anything to request it. We are just fulfilling the wishes of Mr. and Mrs. Larkin, who obviously thought very highly of the Brothers." Thank you to Praesidium Board members The Brothers of the Midwest District extend a thank you to the members of the Praesidium Review Board who assist the District with their insights and recommendations for the protection of children and vulnerable adults and also for the protection of members of the District. The local members are volunteers who work in accordance with the policies and programs established by Praesidium, the national leader in abuse risk management. Its mission is to create safe environments that protect the children, the elderly, or vulnerable adults from abuse, and also environments that protect employees, volunteers, religious and clergy from false allegations of abuse. Recently, Tom Artz was reelected as the Chair of the Midwest Board, and Robert Walsh and Jack Leyhane joined as new members. After seven years of service Ernest Stark ended his term of office, although he continues to serve on the National Review Board of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Thank you to all the Board members, and special thanks to Ernie! 8 th Day Center for Justice will close The Chicago based 8 th Day Center for Justice announced that its final year of operation will begin this fall. The Center will close in September The decision came after consideration, exploration and discernment. The Center was founded 43 years ago by six religious congregations to be a critical alternative voice to oppressive systems. Since that time, it has grown to a 35 congregation coalition that works with many partners. The Center has experienced the effects of the diminishing reality facing religious congregations. Closing with dignity emerged as the best decision at this time. Brother Larry Schatz attend Rome meetings During the last week of April Brother Larry Schatz, Visitor, attended the joint visits of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious to various Vatican congregations and commissions. He is the only Brother on the Executive Council of CMSM representing 4,000 Brothers in the U.S. The purpose of the visits is to keep the Vatican informed of the current realities of religious life in the U.S.

7 Recurring themes from the visits include the need for ongoing formation, the need for quality formators to ensure quality accompaniment, and the emerging use of the term co-essentiality to describe the roles of the hierarchical and the charismatic church. Rest in Peace Brother David Barth, 74, died on May 11, 2017 at his residence at DeLaSalle High School in Minneapolis. A De La Salle Christian Brothers for 56 years, he was born in Minneapolis, the son of Joseph and Jane (née Lawrence) Barth. In 1961 he graduated from DeLaSalle H.S. and then earned a BA degree from Saint Mary s University in Winona, MN. He entered the novitiate of the Brothers in Glencoe, MO, in 1961, professed his first vows the next year and his final vows in During his years as an educator, he taught in St. Louis Park, MN, in Stevens Point and Manitowoc, WI, and has taught at DeLaSalle since Brother David also served as DeLaSalle s Dean of Students and Director of Student Activities, but he is best remembered and highly respected as a Theology teacher whose lectures were captivating and expectations uncompromising for all of his students. In 2011 he celebrated his 50th jubilee as a Christian Brother. Survivors include his brother Patrick of Marietta, GA, stepfather Dale Johnson of Edina, MN, and the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Visitation was held May 22nd from 4:30-7:30pm at DeLaSalle High School with a vigil at 7:00pm, and a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 23rd at 1:00pm at DeLaSalle. A private interment was held at Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights, MN. Memorials may be made to the De La Salle Christian Brothers Retirement Fund, 7650 S. County Line Rd., Burr Ridge, IL Longtime Lasallian Partner Mimi MacCaul, AFSC, died on May 11th in Seattle, WA. She was 77 years old. She served on the staff of the Buttimer Institute of Lasallian Studies from 1992 until her retirement. She joined the Buttimer staff as participant community director, initially for Buttimer I students, and eventually as lead community director for the entire program. She also served as a Buttimer I instructor with Brother Luke Salm, as well as an instructor of special Buttimer IV sessions with Brother Donald Mouton. She began her service to the Lasallian mission in 1983 as a faculty member at La Salle High School in Pasadena, CA. Mimi was presented with Letters of Affiliation by the Institute in 2002 in recognition of her numerous contributions to Lasallian education in both the District of San Francisco and throughout the Region. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on May 18th at the Mont La Salle Chapel in Napa, CA, with interment in the Mont La Salle Brothers Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Bruce, a son and a daughter, and four grandchildren. Gerald Red Dwyer, 85, died May 19th at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. A third-generation plumber, he planned corned beef dinners and St. Patrick s Day masses for Chicago s St. Patrick s Day Parade, and he did fundraising for the Christian Brothers, the Irish Fellowship Club, and promoted scholarships for Catholic education. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Family Church on May 22nd followed by interment in Calvary Cemetery. Neil Jones, 75, of New Hampton, IA, brother of Brother Leo, died on May 25th at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated May 31st at Holy Family Church in New Hampton, and interment will be at Moody Cemetery in McGregor, IA. Other survivors include his wife, Marie, three daughters and one son among others.