Anyone who has been taught by "the brothers", with few exceptions, speaks highly of the impact this band of men has had on him or her, yet, the vocation of the brotherhood remains one of the hidden gems of the church. References are frequently made to priests and sisters, but rarely to the brothers. We've always been dwarfed by the sheer numbers of priests and sisters, yet our impact is unquestionably immearsureable. For example, at Central Catholic Class reunions around lunch, or wherever, the topic of "the brothers" always seems to dominate the conversation. "Remember when" stories are told and re-told at each gathering, and sentiments of long overdue gratitude are expressed. We trust that "the brothers" in heaven, can hear their former students now sing their praises for the education and the life-direction they gave their reluctant students.
In this context I announce the death of Brother Kenneth Marino F.M.S. who entered into eternal life suddenly Wednesday night. He was from Lawrence and taught here in the late fifties and finished his active days as librarian. He was a talented artist and musician, but suffered in the classroom. Through a life of ups and downs, he remained faithful to his vows and rightly deserves our gratitude and praise for the witness to the Gospel he leaves as his legacy. May he finally rest in peace.
Bro. Rene
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