Schmidt, Rev. Les

Priests & Brothers

Schmidt, Rev. Les

“The cry of the poor is the voice of the Lord among us.” From This Land is Home to Me, a 1975 pastoral letter by the Appalachian bishops.

Every day I realize how blessed and privileged I am to be a Glenmary Home Missioner. I get to enter sacred spaces with my encounters and interactions with the people of God.

- Brother Jason Muhlenkamp, Glenmarian

Taking a trip to the missions taught me that I can’t take my faith and the ability to practice that faith for granted.

- Rita M., Glenmary supporter.

The amazing thing about being a Glenmary volunteer is that the Glenmary spirit of ecumenism and charity is everywhere.

- Alyson M., mountain manager at Toppa Joppa, Grainger County, Tenn.

Many times, the faith and dedication of the people of the missions humbled me and challenged me to rededicate myself to our missionary work.

- Father Aaron Wessman, Glenmarian

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