Francis and Theresa Quirk Endowment for Lasallian Mission

Lewis University’s Exploring Lasallian Mission (ELM) Program is generously supported by the Francis and Theresa Quirk Endowment for Lasallian Mission.

The Francis and Theresa Quirk Endowment for Lasallian Mission supports the advancement and further development of Lewis University’s Exploring Lasallian Mission (ELM) formation program, which features the annual ELM Summer Workshop, the ELM Seminar Series, and the ELM Retreat.

The Fund was established in memory of Francis and Theresa Quirk during their centenary with resources provided by the Green Isle Trust. Francis (1916-1987) and Theresa (1916-2004) instilled the importance of faith, family and education in their four children and nine grandchildren. Within the extended Quirk family are four generations of educators, and thus to provide resources to provide further formation for educational ministers is consistent with the goal of collegial development and continuing education.

Presenters

The ELM team of planners and presenters is comprised of Lewis University faculty and staff who have already participated in other formal, comprehensive mission-based formation programs. Presenters bring the Lasallian mission and traditions to life through prayer, discussions, small group activities, historical and contemporary readings, videos, personal reflections and multimedia presentations.

Exploring Lasallian Mission (ELM) presenters include:

Brother Armand Alcazar, FSC, Theology (Retired)
Dr. Deborah Augsburger, Education
Dr. Dominic Colonna, Theology
Keith Donovan, Br. David Darst Center
Brother Phil Johnson, FSC, Office of Mission and Identity
Dr. Erica Kwiatkowski-Egizio, Education
Margaret Martinez, Office of Mission and Identity
Dr. Kurt Schackmuth, Office of Mission and Identity
Dr. Susan Sheffer, Psychology

In addition to these individuals, guest presenters often contribute to the ELM Workshop and enrich the experience.