August 2009
Changes for the Midwest Directory are due
The Midwest District Directory is a valuable resource to the people serving within the Midwest
District. Each year a concerted effort is made to update the directory and include current and
accurate information, such as ministry web sites, email addresses, and cell phone numbers,
which have become standard information for many listings. Brothers and Partners should review
their current information and submit any additions, deletions or corrections. Don't forget to
include the number of copies of the 2009-2010 Midwest Directory that will be needed for your
ministry or residence. This project will be forwarded to the publisher around September 1st so a
timely response is necessary. Send corrected information to Cheryl Garrigan
cgarrigan@cbmidwest.org
Jubilarians were honored at Lewis University
On July 25th at Lewis University the Midwest District honored twelve Brothers who marked their
jubilees. They included the following: 75 years – Brother Basil Rothweiler; 70 years –
Brothers Joseph Seiler and Robert Staub; 60 Years – Brothers Louis Althaus, Edwin Dupré,
Stephen Eibert, Arnold McMullen and Leo Srubas; 50 years – Brothers Michael Lee
Anderson, Bernard Brungardt, William Clarey and Michael Flaherty. Fr. Paul Novak,
OSM, President of De La Salle Institute, presided at the liturgy, and Brother Frank Carr,
Visitor, spoke about the Brothers and their contributions over many years to the Lasallian
Mission.
Midwest Brothers gathered for District Day
Lewis University hosted the District Day events on July 25th for one hundred and ten Brothers. In
the morning session Brother Frank Carr gave his annual “State of the District” report, and
Brother Larry Schatz offered a brief commentary on the Strategic Plan and the Year of the
Brother plans. Brother Pat Conway and two students explained the current situation of the
Lasallian Teacher Immersion Program. Brother Kevin Convey spoke about district ministries in
conjunction with Brother Joe Saurbier who addressed the finances of the District and the
closing of Driscoll Catholic H.S. In the afternoon Sheila Cusack, District Nurse, spoke on
healthy aging, and Brother Bill Clarey explained what is happening with the older Brothers.
Brother Tom Hetland detailed the work of the Development Office, and Brother Bede Baldry
talked about social justice initiatives.
District team will attend planning retreat in Chicago
The members of the Midwest District Team will attend a planning retreat at the Cenacle in
Chicago from August 17th to 19th. The first task will be planning for the coming year, and then
the members will attempt to develop plans for the next several years.
New members added to Mission and Ministry Council
Brother Frank Carr has announced the appointment of two new members of the Mission and
Ministry Council. Frank Miley, Director of Development at Cretin-Derham Hall and Brother
David Poos, Principal at Christian Brothers College H.S., will start their new terms with the fall
meeting on September 28-29 at Burr Ridge. Cheri Broadhead, Associate Principal at TotinoGrace H.S. and Brother Michael Kadow, San Juan Diego Middle School, completed their terms
this year.
Help the Lasallian Volunteers “Hit the Rhode”
About 40 Lasallian Volunteers will “Hit the Rhode” on October 18th when they participate in the
Amica Marathon in Newport, Rhode Island. The 2009-2010 LVs are committed to extending the
marathon success for their students and clients. They and all the others will collaborate in
fundraising, publicity and hospitality for the weekend. LV alums, staff, Brothers and other
friends have committed to help in all dimensions of the marathon. Volunteers are looking for
new sponsors in four categories: Lasallian Sponsor - $3,000+; Lasallian Partner - $1,000-$2,999;
Runner’s Coach - $750-$999; Runner’s Friend – under $750. Contributions are being accepted
now and can be made online at www.lasallianvolunteers.org or checks can be mailed to Christian
Brothers Conference, Lasallian Volunteers, Hecker Center, Suite 300, 3025 Fourth Street NE,
Washington, DC 20017.
Four Brothers made a Lasallian pilgrimage
In June Brothers Robert Veselsky, Joel McGraw, Kevin Fitzgerald, and Peter Hannon went
on a pilgrimage to the sites connected with the life of the founder of the Christian Brothers and
of the Lasallian schools. The group started in Rome at the Generalate where they attended mass
and renewed their vows in front of the relics of John Baptist de La Salle along with their
classmate, Brother Thomas Johnson. They stayed in a monastery, a retreat house, hotels and
communities of the Brothers across France. They visited a Carthusian monastery near Grenoble,
and in Parmenie they stayed at the Brothers’ retreat house in the French Alps where in 1717 De
La Salle had gone for prayer and renewal. The Brothers also visited Rheims, De La Salle’s
birthplace, where he began his work of organizing the schools and the Brothers to teach in them.
In addition, they went to Calais, Chartres, Paris and Rouen where the founder opened schools
and a novitiate and where he died and was first buried.
Ship packages for the Provincial community to Burr Ridge
If anyone will be shipping packages to a member of the Provincialate community by UPS or
FedEx, please send them to the Provincialate Office in Burr Ridge. This will facilitate the
delivery of the packages, since no one may be at the residence when packages are delivered.
Biography of Bishop McNamara planned
Mr. Bill Schweihs is working on a biography of Bishop McNamara, first bishop of Joliet. He
was wondering if any of the Christian Brothers knew him or any of his family members. Bill has
contacted the Joliet and Chicago dioceses but would like to search "everywhere" to find out more
about the bishop. If anyone has information to share, or knows of family he can contact, please
call him at home – (630) 953-2432.
Brother Patrick O’Brien cultural fund established
To commemorate Brother Patrick’s support of Ave Maria Home and other non-profit agencies in
Memphis, Ave Maria has established the Brother Patrick O’Brien Cultural Fund. Donations to
the fund will be used to provide a variety of art, musical and theatrical programs for their
residents and to take residents to cultural events. A supporter of Ave Maria for many years, he
served on the Board and the Development Committee where he shared his fundraising, public
relations, and marketing expertise for operations and for the Green House project. Donations
may be sent to Ave Maria Foundation, 2805 Charles Bryan Road, Bartlett, TN, 38134.
Questions: Lisa Bell – (901) 405-3791.
Thank you, Sisters
The Brothers at the residence at Cretin Derham H.S. hosted a July 29th going away party for the
Guadalupanas Sisters who have served at the residence for a number of years. Many thanks to
Sisters Alejandra and Antonia for their dedication and for the years of service that various
Sisters have given to the Brothers since 1955!
Lasallian Coaches clinic will be in September
The second Lasallian Coaches Clinic is scheduled for September 19-22, 2009 at Saint Mary's
University in Winona. Last year’s program was a great success and received exceptional reviews
from the forty-eight coaches who attended the clinic. This co-sponsored formation program,
between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and the Christian Brothers of the Midwest District
Office of Formation, is designed to explore a Lasallian approach to coaching and is intended for
current coaches. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Leonard J. DiPaul, Director of Neumann
College of Pennsylvania's Center for Sport Spirituality and Character Development. Topics
include Mission-Centered Coaching, Spirituality and Sportsmanship, Leadership and Team
Dynamics, Strength and Conditioning, Injury Prevention and Care, NCAA Rules Regarding
Compliance and What High School Coaches Should Know, and a teambuilding--high ropes
challenge course. This information can be given to Athletic Directors and Head Coaches who
might send a team of coaches (both full-time faculty coaches and “off campus” coaches) from
any high school to this formation opportunity. The cost for the program is $350.00 for early
registration by August 15th and $400.00 for registration after that day. Contact: Tina Bonacci –
tbonacci@cbmidwest.org
New information for senior Brothers
Senior Brothers should be aware that the summer 2009 edition of Engaging Aging published by
the National Religious Retirement Office is available online at this web page:
http://www.usccb.org/nrro/summer2009.pdf . In addition, Brothers might be interested in this
article – “The spiritual side of getting older” by Peter Feuerherd http://www.uscatholic.org/life/2009/07/senior-moments
Social Security Drug Subsidy Form
Brothers who have been awarded the subsidy in order to obtain prescriptions at reduced rates are
reminded that an eligibility form may be arriving from Social Security in the next few weeks.
You might remember this form from last year. The form looks difficult but it is simple to
complete. If you need assistance completing it, please contact Brother Joseph Saurbier at the
Finance office – 630-323-3725 X203.
The Institute web page is new
For those who have not noticed, the web page for the Institute has been revised and updated http://www.lasalle.org/ . It promises to be more reader friendly and easier to navigate.
Directory Changes
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Brother Richard Roller – Resurrection Community, 7262 W Peterson Avenue, Apt. D
610, Chicago, IL, 60631. Phone: (773) 775-2467. Cell: (262) 902-1791.
Brother Cyril Paul has returned to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Room 367.
Brother Jeffrey Gros, Franciscan School of Theology, 1712 Euclid Avenue,
Berkeley, CA 94709-1294, Tel. (510) 848-5232, Fax. (510) 549-9466,
Home (510) 548.1300, jgros@memphisseminary.edu
Brother David Paszkiet will return to his baptismal name – Richard.
Brother Armand Alcazar – cell phone (312) 532-7329.
Brother Denis Sutter, c/o Betty Sutter, 2209 Mary Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64505. Cell
phone: (816) 261-0993.
Brother Roger Betzold, (Home) 550 E Wisconsin Street, Chippewa Falls WI 547293442. (715) 861-3175. (Principal) Mc Donell Central Catholic High School, 1316 Bel Air
Boulevard, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-1908. Phone ( 715) 723.9126, ext 309; Fax
(715)723.1501. rogerbetzold@cacs.k12.wi.us
Brother Michael Fehrenbach – new email - mfehrenbach@catalystschools.org
Brother Alan Parham - Resurrection Catholic School, 5475 Newberry, Memphis, TN
38115, (901) 546-9926. CBHS Community, 5900 Walnut Grove, Memphis, TN 38120
(731) 487-3791.
Brother Pat Conway – Home: Saint Mary’s University, 700 Terrace Heights #57,
Winona, MN, 55987. Cell: (507) 429-2559. Work: Midwest District, Burr Ridge.
Tina Bonacci – Home: P.O. Box 377, Winona, MN 55987. Cell: (626) 833-4831,
Work: Midwest District, Burr Ridge.
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Brother Michael Kadow – Work: John XXIII Educational Center. Home: Casa
Benedicta Community, same address, new phone: 262-260-8956 - more to come.
Brother Leo Kramper – Work: John XXIII Educational Center. Home: Casa Benedicta
Community, 1109 Douglas Ave., Racine, WI 53402-5111. Phone: 262-260-8956.
Health Updates
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Brother Leo Kramper had an appendectomy on July 30th and is recuperating.
Brother Jerome Rademacher is recovering in Winona Community Hospital following
surgery to remove a section of his bowel. He would welcome cards or notes sent to his
address in the District Directory.
Congratulations to
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Brother Georges Absi, Visitor of Proche-Orient, who has been named by the Holy See
the President of Bethlehem University, succeeding Msgr. Fouad Twal who has become
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Dr. James Redd who has been named the next Principal at Archbishop O’Hara H.S. in
Kansas City by Bishop Robert Finn. Most recently he was a faculty member at William
Jewell College.
Michael Anderer-McClelland who recently became the President of the San Miguel
Chicago schools.
Chris Fay who became Principal of Christian Brothers H.S. in Memphis on July 1st.
Rest in Peace
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Mary "Kay" C. Perrone, 78, sister of Brother Kevin Convey, died in Elmhurst, IL.
Survivors include her husband, Robert W., five children, twenty-six grandchildren, and
three brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on August 7th at Visitation
Church in Elmhurst with entombment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.