b'Learn more about the Marianists at marianist.com.I N S I D E 4 FOLLOWING MARYS LEADA new year-long leadership program builds upon Marianist history,spirituality and culture to equip a new generation of Marianist layleaders.8Father Oscar Vasquez, SM 8 RETURN TO THE SOURCEProvincial A Marianist-sponsored school in Honolulu celebrates its 175th Brother Bernard Ploeger, SMAssistant Provincial anniversary and its sacred connections with the past.Jan D. Dixon 10 STORIES FROM A PANDEMIC-SHAPED WORLDEditorBernadette McCaffrey Groner Marianist Family members share their experiences, insights andCommunications Directorhopes about the future as the pandemic plays out across the world.Ann MuellerCommunications Specialist 10Contributing writers 14 WORTHY OF IMITATIONKevin ConwayAlex Z. SalinasJohn Schroeder Marianist Brother Delmar Jorns humble approach to life and Photography ministry has earned him admiration and respect among his Mike Bizelli, page 7Steve Brinkman, page 5 Marianist Brothers and friends.Kylene Cleaver, page 13 (right)Robin Jerstad, pages 11,12, 15, coverCeasar Lizada, pages 16-18 16 KE AKUA P: GOD BE WITH YOU ALWAYSDerrek Miyahara, page 9Julie Walling, pages 6, 10Photo courtesy Paulette Neuhalfen, page 4 Marianists say farewell to St. Anthony Parish in Maui.Photo courtesy Erin Bole, page 13Photos courtesy Saint Louis School, page 8 16Graphic designJean Lopez, Lopez Needleman Graphic Design, Inc.Front cover DEPARTMENTSBrother Delmar Jorn, an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan,enjoys life in San Antonio after serving Marianist Provincial Letter. 2ministries for 38 years in Nepal and India.In Remembrance.19ALIVE Vol. 18, No. 2Summer 2021 2020 Annual Report21ALIVEis published three times a year (Spring,Summer, Fall/Winter) by the Marianist Province of the United States. Comments welcomed. Directto the editor: Jan D. Dixon, Marianist Province ofthe United States, 4425 West Pine Blvd., St. Louis,MO 63108 or
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