Election of the New Holy Father, Pope...

A Newsletter for Seminary Alumni & Friends | Summer 2013, Volume XVII, No. 3 | www.msmary.edu/seminary

Seminary NewsElection of the New Holy Father, Pope FrancisDeacon Mark Cusick Fourth Theology, Archdiocese of Washington

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, former Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected Pope of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13. Bergoglio choose the name Francis after the 12th century Italian saint and founder who is renowned for his love of poverty and enthusiasm for evangelization. Today, Pope Francis is one of the most talked about 76-year-olds in myriad religious circles. Regardless of one’s political or spiritual affiliation, people all over the world are wondering, “What’s going to happen, now?”

The new Pope inaugurated his papacy on March 19 on the Solemnity of St. Joseph. During his homily the Pope offered his reflection on the vocation of Joseph as protector of the Holy Family and by extension the Church. The Pope acknowledged Joseph’s “unfailing presence and utter fidelity” to his vocation. By analogy, the Pope encouraged families to be places of protection within the Church. He said that “Husbands and wives first protect one another, and then, as parents, they care for their children, and children themselves, in time, protect their parents.” The Holy Father begins his papacy with this hopeful encouragement for Christian families and families around the world.

As Pope Francis ascends the Chair of St. Peter, he follows in the footsteps of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Benedict XVI, who relinquished the Petrine office in February, leaves to the Church a stunning exegetical trilogy on Jesus of Nazareth, a broadened accessibility of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, and many other contributions. Pope Francis will surely work to continue and enhance Benedict’s mission of the New Evangelization and the importance of the centrality of Christ in theology. Moreover, as the

successor of Simon Peter, who was the first “fisher of men,” Pope Francis will be the one who unites us and gathers peoples into the bark of the Catholic Church. As St. Anselm once exclaimed, “The bark of the Church may be swept by the waves, but it can never sink, because Christ is there.”

In his general audience on April 17, Pope Francis said that Christ’s Ascension to Heaven means that Jesus is now present in every time and place. Pope Francis added that Jesus, who is risen and glorified, shows the world that he is alive and with us in a new way. I saw a glimmer of this newness when I first spotted Pope Francis on TV from my seat in the Seminary Recreation Room. As he first walked onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to the cheers of the faithful gathered in the square, I realized that this man is the successor of St. Peter and the Vicar of Christ on earth. As the seminarians around me erupted in their own applause and then knelt to receive the papal blessing, I prayed that the Church and the world would receive the teachings of Christ communicated through his humble servant Pope Francis. Viva il Papa! •


InstallatIon of acolytesSeminarians installed as Acolytes by Archbishop William E. Lori at a Mass celebrated in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception on April 20, included:

Jay alexius, Jr., M.D., (lake charles), Joseph Baker (Peoria), Dort Bigg (arlington), eric Bolek (Peoria), Devin Burns (Wichita), adam cesarek (Peoria), David clark (Bridgeport), Kevin Dansereau (arlington), David Darland (Wichita), Matthew Deptula (Peoria), Joshua evans (Wichita), Gerald ferreira (colombo, sri lanka), thomas Gallagher (arlington), stephen Graeve (lincoln), corey Harrison (lincoln), Branson Hipp (atlanta), Ricardo Izquierdo (lincoln), Mateusz Jasniewicz (Hartford), neil Kirchoefer (Peoria), Darwin lastra Barraza (Paterson), Robert Maro (Washington), carl McIntosh (Bridgeport), William Meininger (fort Wayne-south Bend), shanaka Mendis (colombo, sri lanka), alexander Millar (Peoria), noah Morey (arlington), Denton Morris (lincoln), Jonathan norton (fort Wayne-south Bend), Jonathan Phillips (lubbock), Matthew soberalski (fort Wayne-south Bend), Jacob toliver (Peoria), Jacob Valle (Peoria), Philip Voegeli, Jr., (Wichita), William Wadsworth, IV (Washington) and seth Wasnock (scranton). also pictured are Vice Rectors fr. Kenneth Brighenti and fr. Brian Doerr, fr. Daniel Mindling, academic Dean, and Msgr. steven Rohlfs, Rector.

InstallatIon of lectoRsSeminarians installed with the Order of Lector on April 19, at a Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception with Archbishop William E. Lori presiding and serving as celebrant are:

Jayson Becker, (Peoria), craig Borchard, (fort Wayne-south Bend), Brian crenwelge, (Wheeling-charleston), christopher eckrich, (lincoln), Jeffrey ellis, (norwich), timothy eyrich, (savannah), Robert Garrow, (fort Wayne-south Bend), eduar Gutierrez tovar, (Hartford), nathan Hall, (omaha), Derek Hooper, (Wichita), Robert Katafiasz, (Baltimore), Peter langevin, (norwich), samuel Mangieri, (Peoria), Brian olkowski, (Harrisburg), Philip o’neill, (Hartford), lanh tran Xuan Phan, (Bridgeport), Michael Pica, (Peoria), David semivule, (Peoria), eric silva, (Bridgeport), christopher sindelar, (fort Wayne-south Bend), Dan steiner, (Peoria), Kory stremlau, (Peoria), David Violi, (fort Wayne-south Bend), anthony Visintainer, (savannah). Vice Rectors fr. Kenneth Brighenti and fr. Brian Doerr, and Rector Msgr. steven Rohlfs are also featured with archbishop lori.

seMInaRIans MaKe a PIlGRIMaGe to fRanceEranga de Silva, 3rd Theology, Archdiocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka

During spring break this year, Fr. Frederick Miller, professor of systematic theology, organized a pilgrimage to france. two priests, Fr. Charles Connor of the seminary faculty, and Fr. Donald Worch, seminary class of 1967, archdiocese of Washington, and nine seminarians participated.

the first stop of the pilgrimage was ars, the small rural village where st. John Mary Vianney, the curé of ars, served as pastor for 41 years. During the first five days of the pilgrimage, fr. Miller preached a retreat on the Priesthood as lived by st. John Vianney. We stayed at the seminary of ars, which is a short walking-distance from st. John Vianney’s parish church. each day, we offered the Holy eucharist on the altar in the basilica beneath the tomb that holds the incorrupt body of the saint.

When we arrived in ars, the Rector of the seminary told us:

“In ars there is nothing to do and only one person to get to know!” through our reflections and prayer we each became better friends of the man who had heard confessions each day—sometimes for twelve or more hours. our silence was broken at least once a day by a visit to the local pastry shop and the “creperie.”

the retreat ended with Mass in Paray-le-Monial in the chapel where Jesus revealed His sacred Heart to st. Margaret Mary. there we venerated her relics and, in the nearby Jesuit church, the relics of her spiritual father, st. claude la colombiere. We left ars reluctantly, but with the certainty that we had each received the priestly blessing of the cure of ars.

our last two days in france were spent in Paris. We visited notre Dame cathedral, where we had the privilege of venerating the lord’s crown of thorns during a

traditional lenten service. We also visited the chapel of our lady of the Miraculous Medal on the Rue Du Bac, and many other religious and historical sites. some of the pilgrims took a side-trip to lisieux, the hometown of st. thérèse, the little flower.

on our last night in Paris, we were delighted to meet the renowned Marian scholar, fr. Rene laurentin at the residence of the little sisters of Poor. our pilgrimage ended with a hearty french meal, the generous gift of Msgr. steven Rohlfs, our Rector. this is the eighth time fr. Miller has led this trip to ars. He hopes to continue to offer the pilgrimage and retreat in the years to come. His latest book, The Grace of Ars, published by Ignatius Press, offers priests the opportunity to ponder the priesthood as it was lived by the patron of all parish priests, st. John Vianney. •

the seminary contingent participating in the ars, france Pilgrimage Retreat are (l-R): Kory stremlau (Peoria), eric clark (lincoln), fr. charles connor, faculty, sam Mangieri (Peoria), Deacon Brian Harrington (lafayette), christopher eckrich (lincoln) fr. fred Miller (faculty and pilgrimage director), fr. Donald Worch, s’67 (Washington) eranga de silva (colombo) Deacon Gaurav shroff (atlanta) and Deacon Rickey Kotrba (Wichita). front: asitha Hettiarachchi (colombo)


Bishop Edward Burns to Celebrate Homecoming Mass in OctoberAndrew Schade, 1st Pre-Theology, Diocese of Arlington

The Most Reverend Edward J. Burns will be the principal celebrant for this year’s Homecoming Mass on October 1. Bishop Burns graduated from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in 1983 and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He was appointed Bishop of Juneau on January 19, 2009. In addition to participating in the Homecoming and Reunion activities at the Mount, Bishop Burns is looking forward to spending time with family and friends as well as celebrating Mass in his hometown. We were fortunate to interview the Bishop in anticipation of his October visit:

What are you most looking forward to about Homecoming at the Mount?It’s hard to believe that it has been 30 years since I’ve graduated from the Mount and approached the altar for priestly ordination. I remember the beauty of the area. I always enjoyed the mountains and in particular, the season of autumn. This year’s homecoming and reunion will be a time of spiritual renewal. I look forward to praying in the Seminary Chapel, at the Grotto and at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. All of these places were very important to me as a seminarian and a source of grace.

Coming from the East Coast, what has been the most interesting or most surprising thing about being Bishop of Juneau?Well, the most surprising thing for me was the call to be a missionary bishop. While studying at the Mount, I never knew what was in store for me after ordination, I always left my life in the Lord’s hands, but I always thought of myself as serving my days in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh area is about 40 – 44% Catholic, the Catholic community in Southeast Alaska makes up 10% of the overall population. When I learned the statistics, I knew it was going to be a challenge. Then I learned that the Catholic population was the largest faith community, since 60% of the population in Southeast Alaska is unchurched. I saw it as a wonderful challenge.

What role do you think social media plays in the New Evangelization? And, are there any differences in the use of such media in Southeast Alaska?The Diocese of Juneau, the smallest diocese in the US, is the size of the state of Florida. We have over 1,000 islands and we receive over a million visitors a year as tourists, primarily through the cruise industry. We have 10 priests and 15 parishes/missions. When I realized that some of our priests live and work in isolated areas, I started the practice of a Monday morning conference call with all the priests in which we pray morning prayer together. It is a great chance to catch up on what has taken place over the weekend and to support each other as brother priests—fraternally and spiritually. It has become a great way to

strengthen ourselves in our priestly identity and ministry. The men, when traveling, have called in to pray together from such places as Afghanistan, Congo, Ireland, Italy, etc. No matter where they are in the world, they make every effort to call in on Mondays at 8 a.m. Juneau time and pray together.

We recently established a fund for the New Evangelization whereby each of our parishes and missions will acquire the necessary materials to conduct teleconferencing from each of our parish halls. This includes extra-large flat screen TVs mounted with cameras to participate in long-distance work. For example, once completed, we will have lecture series and I will be able to meet with pastoral councils of our parishes while I am in my office and they are in their parish hall. •


“ Stepping out of the ‘seedbed’ here at the Seminary, my class is about to enter a world both very familiar and terribly new. We’ve spent at least six years preparing to serve the people of God as priests, and the Seminary was our vehicle. We’re often told the Seminary is the ‘most privileged education in the Church.’ We’ve been taught to know and love God in a way that the majority of Catholics never get to experience. For that I am grateful and I hope that in my service as a priest I can pass along that privileged education to those whom God puts in my care.”

— Deacon Matthew Krankall, Diocese of Bridgeport

After a recent visit of his family: “May God bless the faculty, staff, and seminarians at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary for the happiness and joy you all gave to my proud father and step-mom. This will be my sweetest memory from my six years of formation.” — Deacon John Hamm, Diocese of

Worcester

a cHaPlaIn ReaDy to Be “fatHeR”Craig Borchard 1st Theology, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Before his ordination in savannah, Georgia on June 1, Deacon Jacob Almeter took a detour through long Island, ny in March. His destination was the northeast conference Men’s Basketball championship held at long Island University (lIU) in the heart of Brooklyn. after a disappointing start to the season, the Mount went on an improbable nine-game winning streak to reach the championship game against lIU. Deacon Jacob hopped on a bus with student fans from the Mount and made the four-hour trek up to new york. However, Deacon Jacob was going not only to cheer, but to pray.

for the past three years, Deacon Jacob has been the chaplain of the Mount’s men’s basketball team. He has been a staple at practices, praying with the team and also conditioning with them. He also has been present on the bench at the Mount’s home games, leading the team in pre- and post-game prayers, offering rosaries during games, and of course cheering along with the Mount’s energetic fans. although most on the basketball team are not catholic, Deacon Jacob built a strong camaraderie with the team by his overall presence, willingness to answer questions and planning of team outings. His presence at the championship game further solidified that solidarity.

While the Mount lost to lIU 70-91 in the championship game, Deacon Jacob is finishing his tenure as chaplain with much optimism. He is excited to bring lessons learned and skills acquired as chaplain to his priestly ministry. Deacon Jacob will be assigned to a K-12 school, and he trusts that he can better serve their sports teams thanks to his time as chaplain here at the Mount. Deacon Jacob will be missed as a seminarian and chaplain at the Mount, but he will be warmly welcomed as priest and father when he returns home to Georgia.

Seminary Class of 2013Bottom Row (left to right): Rafael Ciro (Paterson), Jacob Rose (Peoria), Matthew Krankall (Bridgeport), Neil Pettit (Lafayette), Brother Paschal Yohe, M.F.V.A. (Birmingham), Samuel Plummer (Washington), Damian Pielesz (Bridgeport), Juan Acosta Quevedo (Bridgeport), Thomas Cavanaugh (Arlington)

Second Row (left to right): Mark Cusick (Washington), Mike Revak (Atlanta), Adam Sparling (Lincoln), Renaurd West (Charleston), Brian Harrington (Lafayette), Rolando Arias Galvis (Bridgeport), Jacob Almeter (Savannah)

Third Row (left to right): Jason Burchell (Arlington), Jeremy Freehill (Peoria), Kevin Kayda (Harrisburg), Shaun Foggo (Washington), Scott Potthoff (Peoria), Mark Wilke (Harrisburg), Tom Otto (Peoria)

Fourth Row (left to right): Thomas Haan (Lafayette-in-Ind.), Dan Richards (Harrisburg), Gaurav Shroff (Atlanta)

Top Row (left to right): Clayton Thompson (Lafayette-in-Ind.), Michael Isenberg (Arlington), John Hamm (Worcester), Robert Wullweber (Sioux Falls), Rickey Kotrba (Wichita), David Gayhart (Lincoln)

“ As my classmates and I prepare to embark on the grand pilgrimage of priestly life, during these final days residing here, walking these historic and hallowed halls, immersed in the illuminating shadow of this holy mountain, we look back with gratitude and look forward with excitement, comforted by the conviction that though we depart Her mountain, we will always remain within the gracious mantle of Our Mother Mary.”

— Deacon Tom Otto, Diocese of Peoria


His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, elevated Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Rector Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, S.T.D., P.A., to the rank of Protonotary Apostolic in February.

Msgr. Rohlfs is the only active American seminary rector to have received this papal designation—the highest honor bestowed upon a priest. The original seven Apostolic Protonotaries were appointed by the Pope in the

fifth century and were members of the immediate Papal household. By the 19th century, the Papacy had extended the honor to senior priests outside of Rome who were given exceptional ecclesiastical responsibilities at the diocesan, regional or national levels.

“The Mount St. Mary’s community is delighted to share in this news with Msgr. Rohlfs,” said Thomas H. Powell, president of Mount St. Mary’s University. “His vision in guiding the Seminary’s mission of intellectual, human, spiritual and pastoral formation, and the continued success of our seminarians, is a direct result of his leadership and priestly ministry.”

“I am truly touched by the thoughtfulness of the Holy Father and Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria,” said Msgr. Rohlfs. “I consider this as much an honor given to the Seminary as given to me.”

Cardinal William H. Keeler, former Archbishop of Baltimore and former Chancellor of the Seminary, named Msgr. Rohlfs as Rector at the Mount, in 2004. A respected theologian, he has written numerous articles in his field of medical ethics, healthcare, family planning and key medical issues confronting the Church today. He is also a popular retreat master and workshop facilitator for clergy

and the laity. Over the years he has served as a pastor, high school chaplain, vocation director and in the marriage tribunal.

A native of Lincoln, Illinois, Msgr. Rohlfs attended St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana, and graduated from the Higher Institute of Philosophy at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, in 1971. He came to Mount St. Mary’s in 1972 as a seminarian to study for the Diocese of Peoria and was ordained to the priesthood in1976 by Bishop Edward W. O’Rourke. He received a Master of Arts degree in Dogmatic Theology and Liturgical Theology from the Mount in 1976 and his Licentiate and Doctoral degrees in Moral Theology from the Angelicum in Rome in 1988 and 1989 respectively. He completed postgraduate studies in diplomacy at Northwestern University, School of Continuing Studies.

Bishop John J. Myers, Diocese of Peoria, appointed Msgr. Rohlfs in 1999 to the posts of Vicar General, Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia. Upon the transfer of Bishop Myers to the Archdiocese of Newark, he was elected by the Consultors to be the Administrator for the Diocese of Peoria. Upon his accession to the diocese, Bishop Daniel R. Jenky reappointed Msgr. Rohlfs to the posts of Vicar General, Chancellor and Moderator of the Curia.

Msgr. Rohlfs was named a Prelate of Honor in 1993, a Knight Commander of the Holy Sepulchre in 1997, and a Knight of the Sovereign Military Constantinian Order in 1999.

The last Mount priest to be so honored by the Holy Father was the late Msgr. Hugh J. Phillips, former president and chaplain of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. •

Msgr. Rohlfs Named Protonotary Apostolic by Pope Benedict XVI

a DIffeRent KInD of eXaMInatIonTyler Kline, 1st Pre-Theology, Archdiocese of Baltimore

the seminary is happy to announce that a comprehensive self-study, headed by academic Dean Fr. Dan Mindling, OFM Cap., is underway as part of the association of theological schools (ats) re-accreditation process. ats, which accredits the Master of Divinity and Masters of arts (theology) degrees awarded by the seminary, set to expire fall 2015, evaluates graduate theological schools of various Jewish and christian denominations. Despite the tremendous diversity of the schools accredited by ats, the organization sets forth general standards for excellence in graduate theological education. this self-study and subsequent

evaluation ensures that the Mount meets those professional standards.

Past accreditation processes have addressed such concerns as the need for an adequate theological library, now found in the recently reorganized Potter-Gormley Reading Room, as well as the need for additional faculty positions. far from focusing solely on academic concerns, the self-study is comprised of several task forces which evaluate all facets of the seminary’s operation, key among them: strategic planning, curriculum, faculty, admissions, governance, and institutional resources. of particular interest to the seminary are the ways in

which the program integrates the various pillars of formation found in the United states conference of catholic Bishops’ Program of Priestly formation: intellectual, human, pastoral and spiritual.

this visit is yet another opportunity to ensure that the formation provided by the Mount, not only meets the standards to make certain its graduates receive necessary professional credentials in theology, but also guarantees that its graduates are receiving the best possible theological education to be able to serve christ and His people, the church. •

Mount St. Mary’s Seminary is receiving an evaluation committee from the Association of Theological Schools in the fall of 2015. Anyone wishing to comment regarding the Seminary’s qualifications for accreditation by the ATS is invited to submit comments in writing to: The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, 10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1110.


alUMnI neWsMsgr. John A. Bergamo, C’61, S’65, (Scranton), member of the Rector’s Council, received the Al Keglovits “Spirit of Basketball Award” from the Perryman Keglovits Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer. The presentation took place at the 11th Annual Perryman Keglovits High School All-Star Basketball games at East Stroudsburg University on March 25. Msgr. Bergamo, pastor of St. Matthew Parish in East Stroudsburg, was recognized for his dedicated service to youth athletics.

Fr. Ronald S. Falotico, S’69, (Camden), retired on December 1, 2012. During his service to the Diocese of Camden, he served as pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, Atlantic City, NJ, St. Peter Parish, Pleasantville, NJ and Queen of Angels Parish, Landisville, NJ. He is also a former director of Ethnic Ministries, and former member of the Liturgical Commission, Priests’ Council, Presbyteral Council and Marian Commission. In his retirement, Fr. Falotico will be a part-time chaplain at Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Msgr. Curtis W. Mallet, J.C.L., S’92, was bestowed with the title of Prelate of Honor to His Holiness by Pope Bendict XVI in December 2012. Msgr. Mallet is the Vicar General for the Diocese of Lafayette, LA and the administrator of St. Joseph Church in Parks, LA.

Fr. Tyson Wood, S’05, (Baltimore) is a US Army Major and chaplains ministering to the U.S. troops during a deployment in Afghanistan. In an email to Fr. Michael Roach, Seminary faculty, Fr. Wood notes that he has had a very fruitful Year of Faith baptizing, confirming and welcoming into the Church troops from the Army, Navy Air Force, and Marines and also Department of Defense contractors. (Pictured visiting with troops following Mass during Easter Vigil.)

In MemoriamFr. William B. HealeySeminary Class of 1955

Diocese of ScrantonFebruary 23, 2013

Fr. William E. LaFrattaSeminary Class of 1963Diocese of Richmond

March 10, 2013

Fr. Harry J. LewisCollege Class of 1946

Seminary Class of 1950Diocese of Scranton

January 1, 2013

Fr. James J. MulvaneyCollege Class of 1949

Seminary Class of 1953Diocese of Birmingham

September 16, 2010

Fr. William J. NahnSeminary Class of 1976Diocese of Allentown

March 30, 2013

May they rest in peace.

fatHeR HaRRy J. leWIs – olDest MoUnt GRaDUateFather Harry Lewis, Pastor emeritus of st. therese’s church in Wilkes-Barre, died on tuesday, January 1, 2013, at the age of 101. at the time of his death, he was the oldest graduate of Mount st. Mary’s seminary and University. a veteran of the United states army, father lewis served in World War II with the sixth armored Division during the Battle of the Bulge. His division won five battle stars as part of General George Patton’s third army.

after leaving the army, father lewis came to the Mount where he completed his formation and studies for the priesthood. He was ordained on June 3, 1950, in st. Peter’s cathedral in scranton by the late Mountaineer Bishop William Hafey.

During his ministry in the diocese, father lewis served at st. therese’s, Parish, shavertown, st. andrew’s, Parish, Blossburg, st. francis of assisi Parish, West Hazelton and st. Patrick’s Parish, scranton. He was also the founding pastor of st. Maria Goretti’s Parish in laflin. He served at st. therese’s in Wilkes-Barre from 1972 until his retirement in 1987. for his 100th birthday, a Mass was celebrated at little flower chapel with Bishop Joseph Bambera, Bishop emeritus James timlin and several fellow priests concelebrating with father lewis.

a Pontifical Mass of christian Burial was celebrated at st. Peter’s cathedral with Bishop Bambera serving as celebrant.

fatHeR RoBeRt V. Zylla o.s.c. fUnD— oVeR tHe toP!Msgr. steven P. Rohlfs, s.t.D., P.a, Rector, has announced that the Father Robert V. Zylla, O.S.C. Memorial fund in Moral theology has reached its $100,000 goal. the money will be used to bring noted scholars in Moral theology to the seminary, purchase texts, journals and subscriptions to online periodicals and also to sponsor seminars in Moral theology at the seminary. In making the announcement, Msgr. Rohlfs said:

“father Zylla was a great man and a great priest, to whom our seminary community owes so much. few people in the Mount’s history have influenced so many men so profoundly on their journey to the Holy Priesthood. the church and Mount st. Mary’s were deeply blessed by father Zylla’s faithful and selfless ministry.”

the fund was established shortly following father Zylla’s death on July 29, 2009, as a tribute to a beloved priest who devoted thirty-eight years to the seminary community as teacher, confessor, spiritual director and cherished friend. During his four decades of service to the Mount, father Zylla taught 1,200 seminary alumni, which amazingly represents 83% of all living Mountaineer priests.

fatHeR BRIGHentI celeBRates HIs sIlVeR JUBIleeFather Kenneth D. Brighenti, the seminary’s vice rector for pastoral formation, recently celebrated the silver Jubilee of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood. father Brighenti offered a

Mass of thanksgiving at saint lucy chapel at Villa Walsh, Morristown, n.J. on sunday, april 28, 2013. father Brighenti was ordained for the Diocese of Metuchen on May 28, 1988 by Bishop edward t. Hughes.

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Congratulations Mountaineer Priests!The following Mountaineer priests are celebrating milestones in their ordination to the Holy Priesthood. In total, these alumni priests have devoted 1,000 years of devoted and selfless service to the mission of the Church.

Golden Jubilee Class of 1963

Father William B. Blake Diocese of Scranton

Monsignor Richard W. Burton Archdiocese of Washington

Father Francis X. Callahan Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father John J. Carney Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father J. Thomas Connery Diocese of Albany

Father Robert J. Frueh Diocese of Brooklyn

Father Gordon N. Milsted Archdiocese of Mobile

Msgr. Thomas J. Tewes Archdiocese of Baltimore

Silver Jubilee Class of 1988

Father John M. Barry Archdiocese of Washington

Father Howard W. Campbell Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father Richard L. Cash Diocese of Owensboro

Father Louis Chow Archdiocese of Hartford

Father John L. Copenhaver Diocese of Lincoln

Father Sylvester J. Cronin, III Diocese of Metuchen

Father John M. Grace Diocese of Manchester

Father Richard S. Jones Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father Thomas J. Krupich Diocese of Fargo

Father John P. Lanzrath Diocese of Wichita

Father Stephen F. Leva Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Father John B. Loughnane, Jr. Diocese of Manchester

Father John L. McKenna Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father David C. Menegay Diocese of Pittsburgh

Father Charles W. Merkle, III Diocese of Arlington

Father Charles L. Persing, Jr. Diocese of Harrisburg

Father Hung Quoc Pham Diocese of Wichita

Father Mark J. Ross Diocese of Savannah

Father Michael C. Saharic Diocese of Metuchen

Father Andrew J. Seiler Diocese of Wichita

Father H. Jay Setter Diocese of Wichita

Father Bryan D. Sorensen Diocese of Rapid City

Father Daniel F. Swift Diocese of Trenton

Father Thomas J. Walsh Archdiocese of Hartford

aRcHBIsHoP MIcHael JacKels to leaD tHe aRcHDIocese of DUBUqUe

His Holiness Pope Francis I appointed the Most Rev. Michael O. Jackels, Seminary Class of 1981, as the 10th Archbishop of Dubuque, Iowa. The announcement was made April 8. In the announcement, Archbishop Jackels said, “I am humbled by the trust Pope Francis has in me to do this ministry. It would appear that this is an expression of his affinity for the poorest, weakest and the least important. I beg

your prayers and your patience. And I welcome your partnership in carrying out the mission of Jesus, for the glory of God and the salvation of souls.”

Prior to his appointment, Archbishop Jackels served as Bishop of Wichita since 2005. He was also on the staff of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome for eight years.

Originally from Rapid City, SD, Archbishop Jackels was ordained from the Mount in 1981 for the Diocese of Lincoln and received a Master’s of Arts degree in Theology with a concentration in Sacred Scripture. Later, he earned his Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome in 1989.

On receiving the news on April 8, Mount Rector, Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, S.T.D., P.A., stated, “Archbishop Jackels is a man of great integrity and deep spirituality. I have known him for many years, since our days working on our doctorates in Rome together in the eighties. Wichita is a sadder place today, but Dubuque is certainly rejoicing.”

The Installation Mass was celebrated on May 30 at the Cathedral of St. Raphael.

The archdiocese includes 30 counties with more than 210,000 parishioners.

Many Thanks!During their studies at the Mount, newly ordained Mountaineer priests, Father Mark Cusick, Archdiocese of Washington, and Father Thomas Otto, Diocese of Peoria, had article by-lines in almost every Seminary Newsletter. Their last contributions appear in this issue. As Msgr. Rohlfs noted, “During their Formation at the Mount, Father Mark and Father Tom have been very important to the production of the Seminary Newsletter. They cheerfully accepted any assignment given to them. On behalf of our Seminary community, I extend to them my heartfelt thanks for their selfless service and also our prayers and best wishes as they begin their ministries.”

Father Mark Cusick

Father Thomas Otto


fatHeR HoHensteIn to Be HonoReD WItH caRDInal McclosKey aWaRD The Very Reverend Robert J. Hohenstein, seminary class of 1968 and a member of the Diocese of albany, will receive the 38th annual John cardinal Mccloskey award sponsored by the national alumni association. David P. conaghan, c’81, national alumni President, made the announcement at the Mount in May. named in honor and memory of cardinal John Mccloskey, a Mount graduate and america’s first cardinal, this prestigious award is

presented annually at the traditional seminary alumni Reunion Dinner to a Mountaineer priest for distinguished service to the Mission of the church and to the Mount.

father Hohenstein was ordained to the priesthood on May 18, 1968 by the late Bishop edward J. Maginn in the cathedral of the Immaculate conception. During his forty-five years ministering in the diocese, he has served in many positions, including: pastor of our lady Help of christians church in albany for twenty-seven years, Dean of the albany city Deanery, spiritual advisor to the catholic Women’s service league and also teacher and guidance counselor at cardinal Mccloskey High school in albany. currently, he is pastor of our lady of Mt. carmel church in schenectady, member of the Priest Placement committee and chaplain of the schenectady Police Department.

the award will be presented to father Hohenstein at the Reunion Dinner on tuesday, october 1.

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Plans for the seminary schola to release its second cD took a big leap forward on March 8 when the sheffield Recording company of Phoenix, MD arrived at the Mount to hold a rigorous two-day recording session. the schola released its first cD in 2008, which was a collection of hymns and chants sung during a live celebration of Vespers. the new cD, which should be available in october or november of 2013, will feature recordings of twenty sacred hymns traditionally sung during the liturgical celebrations in the advent and christmas.

the schola, which includes 24 seminarians, worked for 13 hours over the two days to prepare the cD. schola Director, Ms. Julia Parker, who also serves as seminary Director of liturgical Music, instructor in Pastoral Music and University organist, will spend the next several months painstakingly editing the recordings before sending the final versions back to the recording company to begin the final production.

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