Since its inception, SOMA has been responding and will continue responding to several of the Laudato Si’ goals, namely: Response to the Cry of the Earth, Response to the Cry of the Poor, and Ecological Economics.

In addition to our 150th Anniversary, the Spiritans of the United States Province wish to celebrate Holy Ghost Prep on its 125th Anniversary this year.

The marginalized populations served by the Spiritan presence today in the Archdiocese of Baltimore are multifaceted.

In the spring, we sent a donation of $35,000 from the U.S. to aid in this mission which included $25,000 from the Spiritan Office of Mission Advancement and U.S. Province and $10,000 from Duquesne University. Fr. Marek has graciously sent us an update of the situation in his area and some insight into how our donations were put to use.

On October 3, Carol Serafin, Ian Nettleship, and Tom and Janet Berna renewed their commitment to the Lay Spiritans in a ceremony at the Spiritan Center Chapel.