Technology and social networks have been a key part of building our program and we have been on the forefront of virtual ministry from the very beginning. Marists all over the world view and use our Marist Young Adult app. Our Advent and Lenten online retreats are used by our school faculties, students and Marist Youth in the United States and beyond.
Marist Young Adults have become a part of the Province of the United States and bring life and hope for the future of our Marist family. It has been a privilege to serve as Chair of the Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee for the past six years. I feel confident that the next Chair, Luis Ramos. will help guide the program boldly into the future.
As I embark on my new adventure at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, I am thankful personally for all I have learned from the example of Br Steve Milan who is the best advocate for young adults that we can imagine. I want to thank him for the support and friendship to me and all of our Marist Young Adults past, present and future!
Thank you for a great six years! And let us always remember to pray for each other!
Peace, Love, and All Good Things,
Matt Fallon
Chair Emeritus, Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee
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Dear Marist Young Adults,
As our summer vacation comes to a close (too soon it seems), let us recall a significant summer in our Marist community!
We saw quite a few of our young adults travel abroad to connect with communities in different ways. Michael Bourie traveled El Camino De Santiago, connecting with other faithful and with God during his trek. Opal Vadhan journeyed to Jamaica, serving young children for nearly a month with the Marist Missionary Sisters. Also, a delegation of Marist Brothers, Marist Youth, and Marist Young Adults made a trip to the International Gathering of Marist Youth in Rio.
Each step walked, mile flown, and handshake received marked the beginning of a new thing in the lives of each who participated. Community was formed, a common Christian faith celebrated, and a Marist mark shared with someone new. Encounters of this nature help remind us how large our Marist faith community is. It truly is a broad and vibrant community!
Here at home, we welcomed new Marist Young Adults and will continue to do so as we enter into a new school year. For some it may be a graduating year, and for others it may be the first year. No matter where you are in school, your walk with Christ, or in our world, I wish you a wonderful new school year!
God bless you and keep living Marist!
Luis Ramos
Chair, Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee
Marist Young Adults in Miami gathered to reflect on transitions in their own lives as they prepare for the new semester. The evening ended with a "Make Your Own Nacho" Bar.
…Over twenty Marist Young Adults in Brownsville, Texas gathered in Ringgold Park The event was an opportunity to reconnect before leaving for college as well as a time to plan for future MYA events.
…Ten individuals represented the Province of the United States at the International Gathering of Marist Youth in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil prior to World Youth Day. Participants were challenged to undergo personal change in order to transform the world.
…Marist Young Adults gathered at the New Jersey shore to enjoy the ocean breeze, good food and great company. During the gathering the program honored outgoing chair, Matt Fallon, and welcomed incoming chair, Luis Ramos.
…Over a dozen Marist Young Adults braved the wiles of Esopus for a night of camping at the Hudson River. The event included s'mores, roased hot dogs and a lot of laughs.
…And in other news, the Marist Young Adult Advisory Committee met on August 18th to plan for the upcoming semester…The 
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