Marists of Champagnat Update

May 15, 2025
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Cohort 5 has finished their discernment period and all 25 participants have decided to make a commitment to the Charism and the mission! They will be commissioned at the ceremony that will be broadcast on Zoom on Sunday, June 8th at 5pm ET. All are invited! 

Participants include:

  • Oregon: Ryan Baker-Fones, Bill Ferrari, Ann Shaheen Huber 
  • Florida: Kevin Alegret, Adrian Alfonso, Carmen Marinelli, Mary McCullagh, Carlos Moro, David Pugh, Nick Ramos, Gabe Rodriguez, John Venturella
  • Chicago: Patrick Ryan, Larry Tucker, Mary Cozzie, Karen Ramirez, Timothy Mulcahey
  • New York: Kelvin Gerold, Bob Lopez
  • Texas: Daniela SolisGeorgia: John Lynskey
  • Scotland: Eileen O'NeillGermany: Christy Moore
  • Mexico: Sibas Carvajal-SarmientoCanada: Claude Boucher

Also joining us will be the people who chose Pathway 1, to be introduced or re-introduced to the Charism before going on to Cohort 6: 

  • Bryon Boyd, OR
  • Alfed Caballero, FL
  • Gloria Delgado, FL
  • Fernando Rodriguez, FL
  • Jennifer Costa, NY
  • Rich Costa, NY
  • Melinda Ottolino, TX
  • Maru Perez, TX
  • Irma Segura, TX

A special thanks goes out to all those who served as companions and mentors. Your time, energy and commitment are much appreciated. 

We look forward to seeing ALL Marists of Champagnat, as well as any other interested parties, on the Zoom on June 8.

Here's the link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88251144976?pwd=UVNHeE9VQy9rMUVnL2djSm56c0UrQT09

Meeting ID: 882 5114 4976
Passcode: 529922