In the Footsteps of Champagnat

Ms. Dorothy DeNoto, a longtime faculty member at Molloy and a Marist of Champagnat, has been serving as an International Marist Volunteer in South Africa for one month this summer. She has been working with the Three2six Program, which is a Marist project serving refugee children. Ms. DeNoto's service is a wonderful example of our global Marist charism at work and the impact Lay Marists can have. The following is an update from Ms. DeNoto as she prepared to depart for South Africa:

"Jesus taught us to love our young people and to love them all equally. This becomes especially important when dealing with youth who are on the margins of society, such as 13-year-old refugees being taken in by the Marists in Johannesburg, South Africa. When I found out that I was going to have the opportunity to mentor these refugees who were struggling in school, I knew immediately that this mission from God was meant to be."

"My thought is to simply be Marist to each and every one of the young people under my direction, loving them all equally with compassion and acceptance! I leave tomorrow, August 12th, for South Africa. In addition to my spiritual readiness, I carry with me two symbols. One is my 'Marist of Champagnat' cross, and the other is a pair of rosary beads, blessed by Pope Francis. They were given to me by Brother Dan O’Riordan '85 to pray with while in South Africa. I am thankful to all who made this possible, including the Marist Brothers, my school Administrators and faculty, and to my family and friends! What an incredible blessing I’ve been given to be able to pave the way for others in the future who may want to embark upon service throughout our world! Please pray for all those who will be sent to me from God while in Africa! Peace to all!" --- Ms. Dorothy DeNoto, Spiritual Director, Marist of Champagnat (Cohort 1)

The third year of the Marist Brothers' continued three-year prayer theme focuses on Jesus and the Marist Mission to make Him known and Loved. All Marists worldwide are invited to join in this prayerful celebration.

Interested in becoming more involved as a Lay Marist? Contact Maureen Hagan at mhagan8486@gmail.com.

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