Operation FIAT Highlights the Gift of a Religious Vocation

Several times each year, the Province holds a special event called Operation FIAT. On the evening of November 19, the Chaminade High School Community hosted one of these occasions. This program brings together members of the Province and those students from both Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial High School who are interested in discerning a religious vocation. Many of these students are active members of either school's Faustino Club, a school club orientated towards discussing vocational discernment as well as responding to the Lord's call to "holiness." Some 45 students participated in this latest program, along with more than twenty members of the Province communities. The evening began with Eucharistic Exposition and Adoration, followed by Evening Prayer.
Then, Bro, Benjamin Knapp, SM, of the Chaminade Community shared his vocation story in an engaging address to all. Finally, over dinner in Chaminade's STARC building, the interaction continued. With the students dispersed over several different tables, together with the religious of the Province, there was ample opportunity for the religious to share their own vocation stories, as well as for the students to share their questions, and curiosities, and simply get to know the members of Province a little more personally.

The members of the Province pray every day for those discerning a religious vocation. We invite all to do the same. “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." (Lk 10:2)

Bro. Benjamin sharing his vocation story.

Students and Religious pray together before the Eucharist

Four Marianist Schools Make Beautiful Music Together

When the University of Dayton Orchestra comes to town, they not only bring a wonderful experience of musical talent and delight, but also a special moment for Marianist students of the schools of the Province of Meribah! On October 7, 2024, after having performed several concerts at Kellenberg Memorial High School and Chaminade High School, the members of the UD Orchestra shared their talents with the orchestras of both of these schools and those of the Joseph C. Fox Latin School and St. Martin de Porres Marianist School. Together they ranged from ages 10 to 22. Some of them are quite accomplished in their craft, having studied for years, while others are just beginning to experience the magic of fine music and performance. Yet, all were moved as these four Marianist schools, of all levels, collaborated in a mini-concert at Kellenberg.

The respective directors of each individual orchestra took turns leading the ensemble. While the evening was open to parents and anyone who wished to attend, the main objective of the evening was to create a true symphony of generations who share the common joy of a Marianist education and a love of music. Indeed, they did "make beautiful music together!"

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has set aside the week from Sunday, Nov. 4-Saturday, Nov,. 10 as Vocations Awareness Week. Bro. Stephen Balletta, S.M., vocations director for the Marianist Province of Meribah, explains in this video the joy of his vocation and where discerners may turn if they feel they are being called.

Vocations Awareness Week 2018

Graduate Ordained as Auxiliary Bishop

Auxiliary Bishop Richard Henning, a Chaminade graduate of the Class of 1982, was installed to his new position in the Diocese of Rockville Centre Tuesday, July 24. Pope Francis appointed Bishop Henning in June. READ MORE

Three Make First Vows as Marianists

Three young men professed their first vows to the Marianist Province of Meribah Sunday, June 24. Chaminade graduates Bros. Patrick Cahill, S.M., Andrew Santoriello, S.M., and Peter Sennert, S.M. made vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience at a Mass before family, friends, and Brothers. READ MORE

After 52 years at Chaminade, Bro. Lawrence Syriac, S.M. has retired from teaching. He will remain on the school staff as a guidance counselor, homeroom moderator, moderator of the Social Studies Club, and assistant moderator of the Catholic League. READ MORE

Longtime Marianist Retires from Teaching

Graduate Appointed Auxiliary Bishop

The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced Friday, June 8 that Msgr. Richard Henning, a graduate from one of our Marianist schools, has been appointed by Pope Francis as a new auxiliary bishop. READ MORE

Religious Brothers Day: May 1, 2018

The National Religious Vocation Conference has designated Tuesday, May 1, 2018 as Religious Brothers Day. So, what is a brother? What does his life look like in the Society of Mary? Brothers from the Province of Meribah explain.