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Mission Impact 2025
Honored Brothers
Where Light Renews Spirit
by Irene Murray, RN, MSN
District Health Care Coordinator
Nursing staff who care for our senior Brothers gathered for a retreat grounded
in the Brothers’ tradition: education as lived ministry.
Together, they reflected on renewal—a word that carries profound meaning
for caregivers who give so much each day. There are many sources of renewal,
but one of the most powerful is fire. Just as controlled burning clears away
what no longer serves and allows new growth to flourish, a candle’s flame
burns away our weariness and renews our spirit with its steady light.
The retreat began with the Brothers’ prayer: “Let us remember we are in the
holy presence of God.” Then each nurse lit a candle.
Each flame became a reminder: every encounter with a Brother is an encounter
with God’s presence. Every gentle touch, every patient conversation, every
act of dignity—are sacred moments where heaven meets earth. For those
who serve in community, hospital, or hospice, this reframed everything—their
work is not only caregiving; it is sacred ministry.
Just as education embodies lived ministry for the Brothers, their care is holy
work. When nursing staff serve with love, Christ is present.
“ The nurses’ retreat allowed us time to connect with each other
and reflect on the many gifts of our unique ministry. I left the retreat
feeling reenergized in our mission of caring for the Brothers,
who continue to have an impact on countless numbers of people,
well beyond their time in the classroom.” –Katrina Denegri, RN, MS
(L-R): Kelly Borck (Winona), Mary-Beth Desmond (Chicago), Br. Paul Ackerrman, FSC (Chicago),
Irene Murray (Chicago), and Katrina Denegri (Memphis).
Br. James Abel, FSC †
Br. Paul Ackerman, FSC
Br. Armand Alcazar, FSC
Br. Louis Althaus, FSC †
Br. Kenneth Arnold, FSC
Br. Bede Baldry, FSC
Br. Milton Barker, FSC †
Br. Joel Baumeyer, FSC
Br. Marvin Becker, FSC †
Br. Dominic Bedor, FSC †
Br. Hugh Martin Bertling, FSC †
Br. Roger Betzold, FSC
Br. Ignatius Brown, FSC †
Br. William Brynda, FSC †
Br. Chris Buck, FSC †
Br. Charles Burke, FSC †
Br. Edward Cahill, FSC †
Br. Frank Carr, FSC
Br. Timothy Carroll, FSC †
Br. Lou Ciborowski, FSC
Br. William Clarey, FSC †
Br. Michael Collins, FSC †
Br. H. Gabriel Connon, FSC †
Br. Kevin Convey, FSC
Br. Ambrose Conway, FSC †
Br. Pat Conway, FSC
Br. Leonard Courtney, FSC †
Br. Jerome De la Salle, FSC †
Br. Konrad Diebold, FSC †
Br. Honorius Edward Duffy, FSC †
Br. Edwin Dupre, FSC †
Br. Tom Dupre, FSC
Br. Hermes Pius Ebner, FSC †
Br. Honorius Edward, FSC †
Br. Lawrence Edward, FSC †
Br. Dominic Ehrmantraut, FSC
Br. Mark Engelmeyer, FSC
Br. Chris Englert, FSC
Br. Michael Fehrenbach, FSC
Br. Kevin Fitzgerald, FSC
Br. Michael Flaherty, FSC †
Br. Chris Ford, FSC †
Br. Paul French, FSC †
Br. James Gaffney, FSC
Br. David Galinski, FSC
Br. Luke Clement Garcelon, FSC †
Br. Nicholas Geimer, FSC †
Br. Richard Geimer, FSC †
Br. Richard Gerlach, FSC †
Br. Kiaran Gilbert, FSC †
Br. Hilary Gilmartin, FSC †
Br. Paul Grass, FSC †
Br. John Grover, FSC
Br. Peter Hannon, FSC
Br. Tom Harding, FSC
Br. Douglas Hawkins, FSC
Br. Ralph Heppe, FSC †
Br. Tom Hetland, FSC
Br. Hilary Anselm Hoffman, FSC †
Br. I. Emery Hogan, FSC †
Br. Thomas Houde, FSC †
Br. Larry Humphrey, FSC
Br. Roman Jarosz, FSC †
