Why We Support the Brothers - Shelli and Andreas Widmer

My wife Shelli and I met the Brotherhood of Hope in a Catholic Young Adult Group in Somerville, Massachusetts. Their impact on us and countless others was profound. The bonds formed within the group endure, providing unwavering support through thick and thin.

These Brothers have become more than religious influences; they are family to us. With most of our relatives far away, our holiday gatherings have often included a Brother or two, joining us for Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas carols, and backyard barbecues. Each Brother possesses unique qualities that have drawn us in, from Br. Joe Donovan’s artistic talents to Br. Ken Senior’s guidance for married men, and Br. Rahl’s remarkable leadership. And who could forget Br. Jude’s profound love for the elderly?

The Brotherhood of Hope excels in connecting with young people through steadfast faith and joyful commitment to Catholic beliefs, fostering a vibrant and nurturing spiritual environment. As someone who has spoken at their campuses on matters of faith and work, I have witnessed firsthand their profound impact on young minds and hearts. With genuine care and devotion, they equip youth with a firm foundation in faith to navigate life’s challenges.

We must acknowledge and support those who possess the true gift of evangelization, transforming lives through their outreach.

The Brotherhood of Hope consistently proves their effectiveness in this realm, leaving an indelible mark on all those they encounter. By contributing to their cause, we become catalysts for their work, ensuring that more lives are touched and transformed by the immense power of God’s love.

I wholeheartedly implore you to stand beside us in supporting the Brotherhood of Hope. Together, let us invest in the future of our youth, empowering them with faith, hope, and the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of our world and attain eternal peace in the next.

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Andreas Widmer is the founder and director of the Art & Carlyse Ciocca Center for Principled Entrepreneurship at The Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business where he loves to teach and mentor students to find their true calling. Previously, Andreas helped lead high-tech companies, bringing more than one hundred leading-edge technology products to market and also led several organizations focused on enterprise solutions to poverty. He is a former member of the Swiss Guard serving under Pope John Paul II and author of the book, "The Pope and the CEO", which describes the ten lessons he learned from the late pope about leadership and the centrality of the human person in work. Andreas’s biggest accomplishment in life is building a great marriage together with his wife, Michelle, and his biggest joy is seeing the character of their teenage son, Eli, develop and grow. (Bio from Andreas-Widmer.com)