It was a packed four days in Kansas City. Close to 200 people participated in the various prayer services, discussions, and celebrations during the 2019 Kansas City Province Assembly.
During our opening prayer service, we remembered those in our community who have passed from this world. Of special remembrance were three former provincial directors who died during this past year: Fr. Tom Albers, Fr. Jim Schrader, and Fr. Jim Sloan. We welcomed six new Companions and celebrated the renewals of 15 current Companions during the Tuesday night liturgy. On Wednesday evening, we celebrated with eight members who marked their jubilarian anniversaries.
Tuesday morning, the community voted to move forward with the proposal for the New Creation of a single province with the Cincinnati Province. The Cincinnati Province will hold a similar vote at their assembly later this May.
The main business of this year’s assembly was the election of a Provincial Council. Fr. Garry Richmeier was elected the new provincial director. Fr. David Matz was elected the vice-provincial director/first counselor. Br. Daryl Charron, Fr. Timothy Armbruster, and Fr. Keith Branson were elected the second, third, and fourth counselors, respectively.
Fr. Ron Will was elected to be the delegate to the General Assembly. The General Assembly will be held in Poland in September. Provincial Director-elect Fr. Garry Richmeier will also attend the General Assembly. They will be joined by delegates from all the Precious Blood communities around the world.
We were able to post many photographs and videos to our Facebook (@CPPSKC) and Twitter (@CPPSKansasCity) pages. Please be sure to visit and like those pages!
Images from Prayer Services and Masses
b_nordenbrock
Moderator General Fr. Bill Nordenbrock addresses the assembly during the opening prayer service.
j_nassal
Fr. Joe Nassal addresses the assembly during the opening prayer service.
becky_mcdonald
Kansas City Companion Becky McDonald lectors during morning prayer.
m_goode
Fr. Mike Goode presides during morning prayer.
centerville_companions
Centerville, Iowa Companions who renewed covenants during the 2019 Assembly.
kansas_city_companions
Kansas City companions who renewed covenant during the 2019 Assembly.
mid_missouri_companions
Mid-Missouri Companions who made first covenant or renewed covenant during the 2019 Assembly.
warrensburg_companions
Warrensburg Companions who renewed covenant during the 2019 Assembly.
los_angeles_companions
Los Angeles Companions who made first covenant during the 2019 Assembly.
jubilarians_2019
2019 Jubilarians Front: David Matz, Tom Welk, Mike Goode, Bill Hubmann, Back: Richard Colbert, Jim Betzen, Timothy Coday, John Wolf
Images from discussions, elections, and presentations.
2019_j_nassal_and_j_kirsch
Frs. Joe Nassal and Jeff Kirsch share an update on the New Creation planning.
provincial_council_elect_2019
2019 Provincial Council Elect Front: Fr. Garry Richmeier, Fr. David Matz, Back: Fr. Timothy Armbruster, Br. Daryl Charron, Fr. Keith Branson
r_will
Fr. Ron Will was elected the delegate to the General Assembly.
jubilarians_2019
2019 Jubilarians Front: David Matz, Tom Welk, Mike Goode, Bill Hubmann, Back: Richard Colbert, Jim Betzen, Timothy Coday, John Wolf
t_deveney
Precious Blood Volunteers Director Tim Deveney introduces the volunteers during the 2019 Assembly.
k_buth
Precious Blood Volunteer Koby Buth shares his experiences while working at KC Care Health Center.
2019 Assembly-Brooke Buth
Precious Blood Volunteer Brooke Buth shares her experience at Bishop Sullivan Center and Cristo Rey Kansas City High School.
l_guerrero
Precious Blood Volunteer Lina Guerrero shares her experiences working at PBMR in Chicago.