Vision Statement





          We, the Marianists of the Findlay Street Community,

                              reflecting on our Rule of Life and

                              responding to the signs of the times,

                              choose to live as neighbors among the poor

                              in order to develop in ourselves the gospel values

                              of simplicity, social justice, service and tolerance.


          We pursue our goal in a Marianist community

                              marked by intimacy

                              in our interpersonal relationships

                              and in fidelity to our life of prayer.


          We believe that

                              many who are called to Marianist life

                              share our passion to live

                              in just such a community.

                              We hold that our community is a place where

                              vocation contacts, aspirants

                              and others in initial formation

                              can be nurtured and encouraged.


          We invite others to benefit

                              from our community environment

                              through our hospitable welcome

                              to groups in the Marianist Family,

                              students in our schools,

                              and others who share our desire

                              to grow in these gospel values.