Toni and Rob are excited to be representing

the Marianist Laity of the United States, 

especially all young adult laity.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Support YOUR Representatives for Young Adults

at the International Gathering of Marianist Laity

An international gathering of Marianist Laity will take place in Lima, Peru, from 26 January to 2 February 2014. Each country is represented by a delegation nominated from among its members. The Marianist Laity in the United States will be represented by a delegation of 6, two of whom -- Rob Brodrick and Toni Mesina -- are specifically committed to representing young adult views.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT to fund a portion of their expenses. Please consider lending your support -- in whatever amount! -- to these two, committed, lay Marianists.

REGARDLESS of your ability to contribute financially to this cause, please read the letters that Toni and Rob share below and leave thoughts for them to take to the Peru gathering. While they will be particulalry focused on representing young adult voices, we appreciate input from members of the Marianist Family of all ages. Thanks in advance for your insights!

Following the gathering in Peru, Toni and Rob will return to share what they have heard and learned with everyone back here, both through media like this and at the MLNNA Assembly in July 2014.

Every voice matters and every dollar counts! THANK YOU.

Please share this with other Marianist Young Adults you know!

MEET TONI MESINA

     In January, I will be joining lay Marianists from around the world at the International Assembly in Peru. Delegates represent communities that range from having been a part of the Marianist Family for years to some who are just starting out, from communities who meet face-to-face regularly to communities, like mine, who meet virtually. The different voices that will be around the table will be amazing because our voices reflect the evolving needs of communities as cultures change. Graduates of our Marianist secondary schools & universities, parishioners and LIFE Alumni are searching for continuing formation to keep the Marianist charism alive and well in their lives and in the lives of their MLCs. This Assembly is a great opportunity to network with other Marianist young adult communities who may be facing the same challenges as we are in the Province of the United States. It is my wish, that as we start the conversations in Peru and continue them in the years to come, that our young adults continue to find their places in the Marianist Family to live as our founders envisioned.

MEET ROB BRODRICK

    Hi!  I'm Rob Brodrick and I will be one of the U.S. delegates to the International Assembly of Marianist Lay Communities this January in Peru.   Even more exciting is the fact that I have been asked specifically to bring the voices of young adults and young adult communities to the assembly.  I am privileged to currently serve on the board of the Mission of Mary Farm, help engage young adults to social justice efforts through the Adele Social Justice Project, and to connect our international communities together though the monthly publication of La Madeleine.  I hope to be able to use these experiences as a basis for dialogue with other lay Marianists from around the world.  However, I really want to be able to draw on the experiences of others as well.

In her latest circular the president of the International Organization of MLCs, Isabella Moyer, reminds us that "as Marianist lay women and men, we are called to live our faith in the heart of the world."  I would love to hear comments especially from our young adults about what it means for them to live our faith in the heart of the world in this day and age.  What are the greatest challenges you believe the Marianist Family faces as it advances into the 21st century?  On the flip side, what do you think our greatest resources are?  Are there particular parts of the Marianist charism as we live it in the United States that you feel we have to offer communities in other countries?  Or are there things you would like to hear from lay Marianists about how they life their faith in the heart of other parts of the world?

Please leave comments here on our Indiegogo fundraising site or in a personal email to me at rjbrodrick@clm-mlc.org.  I look forward to hearing more about how we can represent the US young adult voice at the upcoming Peru meeting.  If you would like more information about the International Organization and the upcoming meeting, please visit the official website of the 2014 International Assembly. Thank you so much for your financial contributions and thoughtful comments!

LEND YOUR SUPPORT

Gifts of any size will make a difference. All gifts will be received by the Marianist Lay Network of North America, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the United States. THANK YOU for your support.

If you prefer to send a check or money order, please contact us for more details. 

Our goal is to raise approximately $1000 each for Toni and Rob. Any funds raised beyond this goal will be applied first to the general expenses for US Delegation's participation in Peru and then to the general fund of the Marianist Lay Network of North America.