New International Coordinator for the Office of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums Dear Patrons, Please receive my warmest greetings from the President’s office in the Vatican Governatorate. I am pleased to inform you that as of October 1st, we have a new International Coordinator for the Office of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums. You may have already heard a little about him, thanks to the various chapter and personal visits from Chicago, Houston, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and California! Father Mark Haydu, L.C. was born and raised in Akron, OH and has been living and working in Rome for the past six years. He is highly qualified academically as well as professionally and we feel lucky to have him. His academic formation includes degrees in classical art and humanities, philosophy and theology. He speaks Italian, Spanish and English. He has worked over 8 years in directing formation programs at the Legionary’s seminaries in Dublin, Salamanca, Cheshire, CT and Rome. During his time in Rome, as well as being a seminary formator, he has worked in fundraising and direction of pilgrim groups. He is also an experienced tour guide and official Vatican guide of the excavations under the St. Peter’s Basilica. Father Mark was ordained a priest for the Legionaries of Christ on December 22nd at the Roman Basilica of St Mary Major. Many of us were able to join him on that special day. He is an enthusiastic and dedicated man and I am confident that he will provide solid leadership with a spirit of humble service to all our Patrons. I invite you to welcome Deacon Mark and support him as he begins this important mission. I also would like to announce that a new set of guidelines is being drafted for our Patrons Office in Rome. We have seen the need over the past year of having a clear structure that will guarantee stability, yet allow the necessary flexibility for the growth of our international organization. I will ask the Patron leaders to share their valuable feedback with Deacon Mark before finalizing the draft. We hope to finish the definite form of the guidelines by March, 2008. I would be remiss in not thanking all of you for the support and direction you offer the Patrons in your different chapters. Your hard work and dedication is an essential element of the success of the Vatican Museums and I am truly grateful. May God bless you all. Sincerely yours, Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo