REDEMPTORIST PARTNERS IN MISSION: Dr. Morella Joseph visits New York

We were honored by the presence of Dr. Morella Joseph, a member of the Partners in Mission [PIM] group from St. Lucia, during her visit to New York. She took part in two separate PIM gatherings, one conducted in person with the Brooklyn, NY PIM group, and the other held via Zoom with the Bethpage, NY PIM group. 

During our time together, Dr. Morella graced us with her beautiful voice, singing the hymn “How Great Thou Art,” as we considered “in awesome wonder” how our shared Redemptorist charism instantly gave us a sense of belonging to our one missionary family. Beyond the music, we took the opportunity to share our unique stories from our different parts of the world, engage in heartfelt conversations on topics of Redemptorist spirituality, and unite in prayer. This experience of unity and shared mission filled us with joy and inspiration.

Bethpage, NY PIM and St. Lucia PIM have had the shared experience of the Redemptorists returning our parishes to the pastoral care of our respective Dioceses. Following their transition, Bethpage PIM organized a PIM group as a way to ensure a post-transition relationship and involvement with the Redemptorists. St. Lucia PIM developed under the guidance of Fr. John Olenick in March 2022 and formally launched a Tutoring Program with the goal of offering educational support, mentorship, and guidance to underprivileged children to empower them to overcome obstacles and achieve academic success. This program has since garnered attention from their Education Minister. 

St. Lucia’s transition became effective at the end of July 2023, prompting meaningful discussions about how to navigate the St. Lucia PIM journey as impacted by this change. Dr. Morella is dedicated to continuing forward the Tutoring Program for the benefit of the children.
Our charism and shared mission bind us together, underscoring how the strength of our Redemptorist Family’s unity transcends any limitations. Grace finds many ways to be present, regardless of circumstances. “When I in awesome wonder Consider all The works Thy Hand hath made… Then sings my soul, My Savior God, to Thee, How great Thou art!”