11TH session held in Esopus NY USA
SHARING OUR CALL
Men and women from 11 Marist schools in the USA participated in the 11th session of Sharing our call, held in Esopus NY USA October 12-14. The first such gathering took place in December 1998. The next one is scheduled for December 7-9, also in Esopus.
?Sharing our call,? a program that develops evangelizing communities within Marist ministries, assures the priority of our mission with young people, brings together classroom teachers and campus ministers, is based in Esopus and expected to continue for three years. For more information, please log on to:
www.maristbrothersusa.org

Celebration in Miami FL USA
CENTENARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE MARIST BROTHERS IN CUBA
On November 15th in Miami FL the Alumni Association of Marist Schools in Cuba celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the arrival of the first Marist Brothers in their homeland.
More than 1300 people attended a Mass in St. Brendan?s parish offered by the Bishop of Cienfuegos, Cuba, Emilio Aranguren, a former student of the Brothers. 21 Brothers who once taught in Cuba reassembled from all parts of the Marist world, among them, Brother Julián Goñi, 95 years old.

Marist Remembrance
MASS FOR OUR DECEASED BROTHERS
A large group of brothers from the General House, including Brothers Seán Sammon, Superior general, and Peter Rodney, General Councilor, took part in a Mass celebrated November 3rd at Rome?s Campo de Verano cemetery. There the Institute has a mausoleum for the brothers who have died in Rome, whether those from Italy or the General House communities. Brother Dominique Kagabo was the most recent brother buried. All of the Institute?s deceased brothers from around the world were remembered at this service.

Brother Seán in Hungary
10th ANNIVERSARY OF MARISTS AT THE APOR VILMOS SCHOOL IN GYŐR
Brother Superior General has taken part in ceremonies in Győr commemorating the return of our Marist presence in Hungary after the fall of the Berlín wall. The Apor Vilmos School in Győr was opened 10 years ago and entrusted to the brothers. Currently Hungary belongs to the Province of the Hermitage. The brothers are also working in the city of Esztergom.

In the Footsteps of Marcellin
ARABIC EDITION
Lebanon and Syria have published the document In the Footsteps of Marcellin in Arabic. This gives us reason for profound joy as it shows the international scope of St. Marcellin?s charism and brings his teaching methods and ministry to people throughout the Arab world.

A step closer to his beatification
THE CAUSE OF BROTHER BERNARDO
On Tuesday, November 18th, Vatican theologians will begin examining the position of Brother Bernardo (Plácido Fábregas Julià). This is an important step leading to his beatification. It will take about two years for the theologians to complete their work because 27 causes of groups of Spanish martyrs are being brought together, among them the one concerning Brother Bernardo (third in line for consideration) and Brother Laurentino?s group (twenty-fourth).

NEWS IN BRIEF
– The Province of Brasil Norte?s Newsletter is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
– The 1st National Congress of monastic and religious hostels for ?offering a more fraternal welcome? was held at the Marist Brothers? monastery of Les Avellanes en Os de Balaguer in Catalunya, Spain, November 12-14.
– The Argentine Postal Service will mint a ?Marist Centennial? stamp that will probably be valued at $.75.
– The District of Paraguay, linked to the Southern Cross Province, held its Chapter in September in Coronel Oviedo. The following brothers were elected Councilors: Ángel Medina, Rubén Velásquez, Domingo Jiménez, Ignacio Pruna, and Carlos Iglesias. The District Superior is Brother Francisco Montori.
– The V Provincial Assembly of Marist Fraternities in the Province of Central America was held in El Salvador, November 7-9.
– On November 8th the Southern Hemisphere began a month dedicated to Mary, our Good Mother, which the Northern Hemisphere celebrates during May each year.
– The new Province of the Hermitage has chosen Ste Foy-lès-Lyon in France as the site for its Provincial House.
– Representatives from five Congregations of brothers met in Sri Lanka to pray, reflect, and share their action plans.
– Studies begun a few months ago continue about the possibility of establishing an Interprovincial Novitiate for the Provinces of Norandina and Central America. A final decision is expected before the end of 2004.
– An expanded General Council session will be held in Madrid November 24-27, involving the Councils of our Marist Provinces in Europe. Prior to that, November 22-24, the teams that have visited these Provinces will hold meetings.

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