Brother
Robert Livernois, C.S.C.
Brother
Robert Livernois entered the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1971.
He holds a B.S. (Social Studies) and M.A. (Guidance and Counseling)
from Indiana University as well as an M.A. (Administration) from
Ursuline College in Cleveland, OH.
“Brother
Bob” is a charismatic teacher, counselor and administrator.
He has taught and been the guidance director in several high schools
in Indiana and Michigan. He also served for seven years
as principal at St. Mary Catholic Central High School in Monroe,
MI and is currently the Dean of Students at Holy Cross College
in Notre Dame, IN as well as being a group therapy counselor at
Holy Cross Counseling Center in South Bend, IN.
In
every ministry that he has undertaken, Brother Bob has performed
his duties with enthusiasm, creativity, attention to detail and
a keen sense of humor. “It may be a cliché, but a people
person are the first words that come to mind in describing Bob,”
says one of his confreres in Holy Cross. “He seems happiest
when working with others. He brings out the best in others.
I guess that’s why he is such a great educator in the true sense
of the word.”
When
asked about his vocation, Brother Bob’s response is characteristically
direct: “I think the vocation of Brother is often misunderstood
and ill-defined. Sharing with people is what gives meaning
to my vocation as a brother. The parable of the talents
is my favorite scripture passage because it sums up my vocation
as a Holy Cross Brother. It inspires me to give back what
God has given me. Because I have been given a very loving
family and a caring, supportive community, I have been able to
develop my talents and accept the grace to offer to others what
God has given to me.”
As
Brother Bob gives back his talents through education, sharing
humor or in his enjoyment in life, he gives this advice to those
discerning their vocation. “I always tell people that
God has a plan for each of us. When deciding their course
in life, they must be open and willing to listen to the call,
even when it may not be what they think they want at the time.
Be open to what God is often quietly saying.”
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