For nearly 60 years, Brother Michael J. Rosenello called Wilmington home. The Oblate of St. Francis de Sales was an integral part of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, known primarily for his work at Padua Academy. Brother Mike, 92, died Sept. 20. He was a member of the Oblates for 71 years.

The Padua community remembered Brother Mike at a prayer service on Sept. 24. Several staff members recalled how Brother Mike influenced them in his own, distinct way. Lauren DiSabatino, the varsity volleyball coach, recalled Brother Mike attending matches, never afraid to give his opinion about how things were going.