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Great Story

That was a great story about Father François (Spring 2023) and the prisons.

Donald Konechne · Rapid City, SD

God Is Working

I thoroughly enjoyed Volume 87 (Spring 2023), especially the story that featured Megan Headley. God is working at his best. Pray for me!

Dr. Rodolfo Leyva · Los Angeles, CA

Kudos

Kudos to the editor and staff of the Spring 2023 Challenge! I thought you really developed Father William Howard Bishop’s message, “Our quest for the neglected and forgotten takes us out beyond the boundaries of where the Church is present…” Articles like Father Bruce celebrating the first Mass in the new chapel in Smith County, Tennessee, Father Pete celebrating Mass at Maple Knoll Assisted Living, Father François’ presence in the pris- ons and to troubled married couples, Megan Headley’s first encounter with Glenmary and becoming a Catholic, Father Aaron’s book which hopefully will reach thousands of unchurched, polarized people and finally the new face of Glenmary seen in its members, developed the message beautifully. Proud to be a part of this faith loving and growing team of missionary workers.

Ruth Holtel · Cincinnati, OH

Love Father Fran Ois

We just received the Glenmary Challenge in the mail today. I was surprised and excited to see Father François on the cover, and then to read the article about him. I'd like to thank you for such a nice article. We have always felt that Father is special, and we love him. It felt good to read about his time with Glenmary and see him recognized. We feel like he has been devoted to Glenmary and done wonderful work. Our marriage was the first one he blessed, in West Liberty, Ky. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. That was in 1982. We have remained in contact with him over the years. I felt joy when I saw the pictures and read the article. I called him and we talked for 1.5 hours! Thanks so much!

Laura and Tom Zipp · Marengo, IN

Love The News

We’re so grateful for the newsy magazine on the Home Missioners. Father Chet visited our home parish a few years ago and that’s pretty much all we knew about your missions, so the magazine was very helpful. Thank you for all you do to “bring the Church to them.” Just as the lost are rescued when someone cares enough to stop and help, those who work with you seem to enjoy going that extra mile. Thank you so much and may God bless you all.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald W. Brynes Geneva, OH we want your feedback ! Send to: Editor, Glenmary Challenge, PO Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246. Email: challenge@glenmary.org. Comments are printed at the discretion of the editor and may be edited for clarity and space. Please include a postal address with your letter. of the Blessed Virgin aren't common in rural parts of East Tennessee, but this statue will soon stand humbly at the Glenmary Group Volunteer site on Joppa Mountain.

On this day in 1915, our founder Fr. Bishop was ordained a priest. Inspired by the Holy Spirit and his early ministry in rural Clarksville, MD, Fr. Bishop saw it wasn't just far away places that needed missionaries, we needed them here in the USA, as well! 24 years later, Fr. Bishop received permission from his bishop to change paths, and Glenmary was founded!

The Glenmary family at our Headquarters in Cincinnati recently held an Easter brunch and Easter egg hunt celebration. Happy Easter to all of our friends and supporters around the country and beyond!