On Tuesday, May 27th at 10:30am ET, Marist communities around the world will join together in a Laudato Si' Week prayer service to commemorate the "Three Francises" -- Pope Francis, St. Francis of Assisi, and Br. Francois, an herbalist, infirmarian, and the first Superior General of the Marist Brothers. The needed link to join the virtual prayer will be available in the upcoming weeks in Friday Notes. Those who cannot join live are encouraged to utilize this prayer service sometime on May 27th so we might all be in solidarity with all our fellow Marists in praying for our common home. Watch a recording of the Laudato Si' Movement's Celebration of Pope Francis here.
A photo highlighting the nonprofit SWARM, founded by Rory Yasenchak, a recent graduate of Marist Catholic High School in Eugene. Swarm was established to improve bee health in Oregon. More than 600 species of bees perform critical pollination in Oregon. In order to survive and thrive, bees require access to nutrients, nesting habitat, and protection from pesticide exposure. Current Swarm initiatives focus on education, advocacy and collaboration with like-minded organizations. Learn more here!
