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y o u n g a d u l t m i n i s t r y

BON SECOURS

Young Adults

HEAR

CALL
the Lauren DeSmit (front row, third from left) recently helped the

Catholic Diocese of San Diego plan a retreat for young adults.

CONGRATULATIONS TO NICHOLAS STEIN AND LAUREN DESMIT ON THEIR
NEW ROLES WITHIN BON SECOURS YOUNG ADULTS, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2022.
NICK IS NOW THE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR, REPORTING TO CONGREGATION

LEADER SR. ROSE MARIE JASINSKI, AND LAUREN IS NOW THE PROGRAM
MANAGER FOR THE USA, REPORTING TO AREA LEADER SR. ELAINE DAVIA.
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ne of the 2019 Bon Secours
Chapter Calls was to
“Formalize a Bon Secours
Young Adult presence in the
Congregation.” Over the past
couple of years, Nick has been studying and
developing the concept of an international
young adult presence and program.
He formed a task force of young adults
and Sisters of Bon Secours who met regularly
to examine the need and establish a plan.

NICHOLAS STEIN LAUREN DESMIT They sent a proposal to the Congregation
International Director, Program Manager, USA, Team and larger Congregation for review,
Bon Secours Young Adults Bon Secours Young Adults and it was approved as presented.

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