always knew of our “benefactors” and prayed for them regularly, but I have now seen your faces and acknowledged so many of your contributions. As I leave this office I carry with me the memory of so many people who love Glenmary and our ministry as much as I do. In football parlance, you are that “12th Man” spoken of when the crowd lifts up the home team. Thank you for the gift you are. The new Glenmary administration will encounter its own changing realities. The landscape of the Catholic Church in America has been altered significantly in our 80 years of existence. The increased participation of the laity, the strong Spanish-speaking populations (especially in our mission areas) and the diminished number of clergy all impact the Church in the U.S. In addition to praying for the president and his council, continue to pray for vocations to continue this important ministry. Like almost all orders, we are not as numerous as in days of yesteryear—but we can still make a contribution. One thing we know for sure about the future— things will change. Thank you for your prayers and kindnesses toward me personally and for accompanying Glenmary on this changing and challenging mission. God bless.
glenmary news & notes Glenmary elects new leadership team
l e adershi p / Executive Council to guide society for next four years Father Dan Dorsey, 68, was elected president of Glenmary Home Missioners during the society’s Chapter of Elections May 6 through 10 at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind. Glenmary’s president heads a three-person executive council. Elected to
serve with Father Dan were Father Aaron Wessman as first-vice-president, and Brother Larry Johnson as second-vice-president.
Father Dan, a native of St. Louis, Mo., is returning to the office of president
after serving in that post from 2003 to 2011. In the interim he has served as
co-director of Glenmary’s novitiate program. Father Dan also served as firstvice-president from 1999 to 2003.
First-vice-president Father Aaron, 37, begins his term on the council af-
ter serving as pastor of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Windsor, N.C. since 2017. Father Aaron, who grew up in Cokato, Minn., professed his Final Oath with Glenmary in 2011 and was ordained in 2012.
Brother Larry, 66, was reelected as second-vice-president, having served
in that role since 2015. Brother Larry has been involved in youth and social
outreach ministry. He is from Cleveland, Ohio and has served Glenmary in
Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee in his more than 40 years as a missioner.
The new executive council’s term runs through 2023.
LEFT: After eight years of leadership, it's Father Chet Artysiewicz's turn to have a change in assignment. RIGHT: Glenmary's newly elected executive council. From left, first-vice-president Father Aaron Wessman, president Father Dan Dorsey and second-vice-president Brother Larry Johnson.
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