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Catholic Missioners to Rural America

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HOW WE SERVE

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Serve Catholics

We bring the sacraments to small towns in where there is no Catholic church.

Feed the Hungry

We offer food for the hungry and the Catholic faith for those seeking spiritually.

Build Churches

Over 120 missions have been returned to the care of their local dioceses.

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Share God's Word

We share the Gospel hope that God desires relationship with all of His children.

Create Community

In the missions we are the hands and feet of the Catholic Church to all people.

CATHOLIC NURTURE

CATHOLIC NURTURE

Provide the sacraments for those who are already Catholic, making sure they have that basic need.

ECUMENISM

ECUMENISM

How do we respond to Christ's call that all Christians will be one?
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EVANGELIZATION

EVANGELIZATION

Introduce the good news to those who have never heard about Jesus Christ.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

SOCIAL JUSTICE

Reach out to the poor and disadvantaged. We will find Jesus when we reach out to the most vulnerable.
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UNIVERSAL CHURCH

UNIVERSAL CHURCH

Help Catholics see they are part of a greater Church. Help others address the needs of the Church in rural America.

WHERE WE SERVE

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WHERE WE SERVE

Glenmary establishes a Church presence in areas where less than 1% of the total population are Catholic in Appalachia and the south.

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WHAT'S NEW

Keep up with the latest from the Glenmary Home Missioners. Become informed, educated, and inspired with the latest news from Glenmary!

WE GIVE THANKS

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FROM SMALL TOWNS TO THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

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MEET THE GLENMARIANS

Learn more about some of our Glenmarians and why they joined Glenmary! See below for a directory of all our Glenmarians.

Glenmarian Directory

Father Aaron Wessman

First Vice President
“Glenmary’s missionary vision excited me. I admired the priests and brothers I met and thought that I would be proud to be one of their own.”

Father Steven Pawelk

Second Vice President
“I was looking for a group that was missionary and dedicated to Mary. When I found Glenmary through the volunteer program, I found my home.”

Aketch, Rev. Charles

“When I joined Glenmary Home Missioners it was not by chance. Working in the rural areas is something that gives me fulfilment.”

Henley, Brother David

“The first time I visited Glenmary’s missions I met some wonderful people and saw the needs that existed.”

Kimani, Brother Josiah

“Bringing hope and support to underserved communities resonated with my desire to make an impact in communities often overlooked.”

Kuwa, Brother Levis

“I joined Glenmary to bring the love of Christ to those who have not experienced it and show the lord’s goodness to the marginalized.”

Muhlenkamp, Brother Jason

“My volunteer experience at the Glenmary Farm opened my eyes to the mission needs. I felt God calling me to a life of service as a joyful missioner.”

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(513) 874-8900

4119 Glenmary Trace, Fairfield, OH 45014

Mailing Address: PO Box 465618, Cincinnati OH 45246

Glenmary Farm

at Joppa Mountain
1943 Joppa Mountain Road
Rutledge, TN 37861
There are two housing facilities on our 10-acre site with enough space to accommodate groups of up to 25 people. Each house has a main living area, toilet, and shower. All living quarters have central heating and cooling.