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The following
are press releases from the Glenmary Communications Office
unless otherwise noted.
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November 29, 2000
Glenmary Farm Rededicated for Service to Appalachia
 Sixty
people gathered in Vanceburg, Ky., Nov. 18 to bless the new
and restored buildings that have arisen from the devastation
of the February 2000 flood.
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November 22, 2000
New Advent Service Available on Web
 Glenmary's
Department of Pastoral Services (DPS)
wants to share its new
Advent Penitential Service 2000
for Glenmary missions with any
group that wants to gather in prayer this Advent season.
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October 26, 2000
Hispanic/Latino Updates Debut on Glenmary Site
 Beginning
this month, Sister Susan Klein from Glenmary's Department of
Pastoral Services provides features on and resources for Hispanic/Latino
ministry. This month: Encuentro 2000 in Perspective.
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September 2000 Boost-A-Month Club Newsletter
Lay Leaders Welcomed to Glenmary Family
 Sister
Kate Regan and Christine Ramirez have headed to Ripley, Miss.,
and Clintwood, Va., respectively, as Glenmary newest lay pastoral
coordinators. Both agree their lives’ direction has been
plotted by the Lord and are grateful that direction led them
to Glenmary.
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August 31, 2000
Glenmary
Welcomes Two New Candidates
 Bob
Nicodemus, of Detroit, Mich., and Kevin Huther of Cincinnati,
Ohio, arrived in Hartford, Ky., on Aug. 17, to begin their Candidacy
year—a
discernment year when they "try Glenmary on for size."
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July 2000 Boost-A-Month Club Newsletter
New
Mission Church in Mississippi
 Once
Catholics in Choctaw County in northeastern Mississippi had
to drive 30 miles, one way, to Mass. Now they gather in the
county seat and, with Lay Pastoral Coordinators Gene and Mary
Helen Grabbe, make up the only integrated congregation in the
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June 2000 Boost-A-Month Club Newsletter
Glenmary Turns Back Last Ohio Missions
June marked the end of a Glenmary presence in Southern Ohio.
After almost 60 years of mission work in the region, the remaining
two missions under Glenmary's care were turned back to the Archdiocese
of Cincinnati. |
June 1, 2000
Evangelization Ideas That Work
Glenmary's Department of Pastoral
Services has stepped into cyberspace. While primarily serving
mission parishes, DPS has much to share with Catholics all over
the U.S.--including "Evangelization Ideas That Work."
This feature is accessible from the DPS page under What's
New--Evangelization. |
May 5, 2000
Multicultural Workers Make a Difference
 These
ministers are making a big impact in Glenmary missions which
have culturally diverse congregations, so much so that Glenmarians
in Mississippi and Alabama are calling them ‘invaluable.’
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April 3, 2000
Glenmary Farm Continues Despite Flood
 Glenmary's
Appalachian Volunteer Program continues to welcome volunteer
groups despite a devastating flood Feb. 18 at the Farm. Plans
for rebuilding—and flood-proofing—are in process.
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February 28, 2000
Healing
Follows Racially Motivated Shooting
A southwestern Kentucky mission
community shows how ecumenical cooperation can overcome prejudice
and pave the way to reconciliation—anywhere. |
February 2000 Boost-A-Month Club Newsletter
Center
Named for Father Robert Berson
 Father
Robert Berson’s past leadership in Glenmary was recognized
on Dec. 10, 1999 with the dedication of the Robert C. Berson
Center in Nashville, Tenn. The center houses many Glenmary ministries
including the Department of Pastoral Services and the Glenmary
Research Center. |
January 14, 2000
Glenmary Kicks Off Vocation Campaign
 Slides
such as this one are being shown prior to all films at two Cincinnati
cinemas throughout January in an attempt to invite young men
to consider a vocation to Glenmary priesthood or brotherhood.
Radio spots and newspapers ad are also part of the innovative
campaign. |
