In November 2021, the U.S. Spiritans welcomed several new Lay members. We’d like to introduce you to these newest members of the Spiritan family, beginning with Mercia O’Neil.
Four Lay Spiritans from around the world, including U.S. Lay Spiritan Anne Marie Hansen, made a presentation at the General Chapter in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, earlier this week.
Lay Spiritans continue to meet once per month on Saturday for a day of reflection. Morning session focuses on prayer, sharing ‘ministry moments,” JPIC advocacy, followed by an afternoon presentation with guest speakers.
Fr. Barney Kelly, C.S.Sp., led a directed study on Francis Libermann at the Spiritan Center for Lay Spiritan, Dr. Anne Marie Hansen, Scholar in Residence, in November.
Rich Gosser, Lay Spiritan, joined JPIC coordinators from five other US religious congregations at the end of October to participate in a “Poverty and Care of Creation” immersion trip to Central Appalachia.