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In This Issue....In This Issue....In This Issue....In This Issue....In This Issue....Rector’s MessageRector’s MessageRector’s MessageRector’s MessageRector’s Message ............................................................................................... 22222Faculty ProjectFaculty ProjectFaculty ProjectFaculty ProjectFaculty Project ................................................................................................................... 22222New Board MemberNew Board MemberNew Board MemberNew Board MemberNew Board Member ............................................................ 33333Faculty AppointmentFaculty AppointmentFaculty AppointmentFaculty AppointmentFaculty Appointment ............................................................ 33333Fr. Demetrius TributeFr. Demetrius TributeFr. Demetrius TributeFr. Demetrius TributeFr. Demetrius Tribute ............................................................ 44444

EndowmentsEndowmentsEndowmentsEndowmentsEndowments ....................................................................................................................................... 55555Author to SpeakAuthor to SpeakAuthor to SpeakAuthor to SpeakAuthor to Speak .................................................................................................... 55555News and NotesNews and NotesNews and NotesNews and NotesNews and Notes ............................................................................................... 88888Tribute GiftsTribute GiftsTribute GiftsTribute GiftsTribute Gifts ....................................................................................................................................... 99999Earning ExperienceEarning ExperienceEarning ExperienceEarning ExperienceEarning Experience ........................................................................... 1111111111Enrollment IncreasesEnrollment IncreasesEnrollment IncreasesEnrollment IncreasesEnrollment Increases ...................................................................... 1212121212New ChairmanNew ChairmanNew ChairmanNew ChairmanNew Chairman .............................................................................................................. 1212121212 Appointed...3Appointed...3Appointed...3Appointed...3Appointed...3On Board...3On Board...3On Board...3On Board...3On Board...3

Saint Vincent Archabbot and Seminary Chan-cellor Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., welcomesJozef Cardinal Tomko to Saint Vincent.

By Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.By Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.By Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.By Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.By Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.

Growth – That’s a word which is getting alot of use around Saint Vincent Seminary thesedays. Our enrollment is still growing. The num-ber of constituent dioceses and abbeys con-tinues to increase. The ethnic and cultural di-versity of our students is expanding, and weare working at building our endowment to helpaccommodate this growth. For the past tenyears, Saint Vincent Seminary faculty mem-bers, administrators and the Board of Regentshave been working to maintain a long-rangeplan for the Seminary, including the spiritual,academic and pastoral dimensions.

In 1995, a team representing the Bishop’sCommittee on Priestly Formation visited theSeminary, assessing how well we have beenfulfilling the directives in the Program of PriestlyFormation, approved by the National Confer-ence of Catholic Bishops and the Vatican Con-gregation for Seminaries. We did extremely

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well in this evaluation, and we have taken thecommittee’s recommendations and incorpo-rated them into our planning.

Almost immediately after this visit our self-study began in preparation for the reaccredi-tation visit of the Middle States Associationand the Association of Theological Schools,which occurred this past spring. A very impor-tant part of the self-study was an assessmentof the success of the programs by our priest-alumni as well as by pastors, bishops and reli-gious superiors and laity. We have received aten-year reaccreditation of our academic pro-

Presenting Jozef Cardinal Tomko, second from left, with the honorary Doctor of Sacred The-ology Degree were Saint Vincent Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., left; Father ThomasP. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; and Sister Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Academic Dean.

Cardinal TomkoCardinal TomkoCardinal TomkoCardinal TomkoCardinal TomkoReceives HonoraryReceives HonoraryReceives HonoraryReceives HonoraryReceives HonoraryDoctor of SacredDoctor of SacredDoctor of SacredDoctor of SacredDoctor of SacredTheology DegreeTheology DegreeTheology DegreeTheology DegreeTheology Degree

His Eminence, Jozef Cardinal Tomko, re-ceived an honorary Doctor of Sacred Theol-ogy Degree from Saint Vincent Seminary onSeptember 29. Cardinal Tomko is the Prefectof the Sacred Congregation for the Evangeli-zation of Peoples and also the Grand Chan-cellor of the Pontifical Urban University.

Prior to his appointment as Cardinal, he wastitular Archbishop of Doclea and SecretaryGeneral of the Bishops Synod, and before thathe was a Chaplain of His Holiness, with thetitle of Monsignor.

Cardinal Tomko, who served as a profes-sor at the Pontifical Gregorian University, hasauthored several books and articles on theo-


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PublisherPublisherPublisherPublisherPublisherArchabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.

RectorRectorRectorRectorRectorVery Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.

Vice RectorVice RectorVice RectorVice RectorVice RectorRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. Fay

Academic DeanAcademic DeanAcademic DeanAcademic DeanAcademic DeanSr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.

Dean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of StudentsRev. Alan E. ThomasRev. Alan E. ThomasRev. Alan E. ThomasRev. Alan E. ThomasRev. Alan E. Thomas

Director of Spiritual LifeDirector of Spiritual LifeDirector of Spiritual LifeDirector of Spiritual LifeDirector of Spiritual LifeRev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B.Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B.Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B.Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B.Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B.

Director of DevelopmentDirector of DevelopmentDirector of DevelopmentDirector of DevelopmentDirector of DevelopmentEdward P. HagerEdward P. HagerEdward P. HagerEdward P. HagerEdward P. Hager

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Alumni DirectorAlumni DirectorAlumni DirectorAlumni DirectorAlumni DirectorRev. Gilbert J. Burke, O.S.B.Rev. Gilbert J. Burke, O.S.B.Rev. Gilbert J. Burke, O.S.B.Rev. Gilbert J. Burke, O.S.B.Rev. Gilbert J. Burke, O.S.B.

Consulting EditorConsulting EditorConsulting EditorConsulting EditorConsulting EditorTheresa SchwabTheresa SchwabTheresa SchwabTheresa SchwabTheresa Schwab

Contributors to this Issue:Contributors to this Issue:Contributors to this Issue:Contributors to this Issue:Contributors to this Issue:Douglas DorulaDouglas DorulaDouglas DorulaDouglas DorulaDouglas Dorula

Rev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayEmil KuharEmil KuharEmil KuharEmil KuharEmil Kuhar

Seminary Board of RegentsSeminary Board of RegentsSeminary Board of RegentsSeminary Board of RegentsSeminary Board of RegentsVery Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.

Rev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaRev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaRev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaRev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaRev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaMost Rev. Anthony G. BoscoMost Rev. Anthony G. BoscoMost Rev. Anthony G. BoscoMost Rev. Anthony G. BoscoMost Rev. Anthony G. Bosco

Rev. Msgr. Lawrence E. BrandtRev. Msgr. Lawrence E. BrandtRev. Msgr. Lawrence E. BrandtRev. Msgr. Lawrence E. BrandtRev. Msgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMr. David L. BrennanMr. David L. BrennanMr. David L. BrennanMr. David L. BrennanMr. David L. Brennan

Rev. Mr. John J. ConcannonRev. Mr. John J. ConcannonRev. Mr. John J. ConcannonRev. Mr. John J. ConcannonRev. Mr. John J. ConcannonMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. Corsetti

Rev. Msgr. George R. CoyneRev. Msgr. George R. CoyneRev. Msgr. George R. CoyneRev. Msgr. George R. CoyneRev. Msgr. George R. CoyneMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueRev. Msgr. Raymond G. EastRev. Msgr. Raymond G. EastRev. Msgr. Raymond G. EastRev. Msgr. Raymond G. EastRev. Msgr. Raymond G. East

Rev. Paul C. HelwigRev. Paul C. HelwigRev. Paul C. HelwigRev. Paul C. HelwigRev. Paul C. HelwigMrs. Marsha KableMrs. Marsha KableMrs. Marsha KableMrs. Marsha KableMrs. Marsha Kable

Sr. M. Gabriel Kane, I.H.M.Sr. M. Gabriel Kane, I.H.M.Sr. M. Gabriel Kane, I.H.M.Sr. M. Gabriel Kane, I.H.M.Sr. M. Gabriel Kane, I.H.M.Rev. Thomas J. KramRev. Thomas J. KramRev. Thomas J. KramRev. Thomas J. KramRev. Thomas J. Kram

Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.

Dr. Rizal V. PangilinanDr. Rizal V. PangilinanDr. Rizal V. PangilinanDr. Rizal V. PangilinanDr. Rizal V. PangilinanMr. Thomas G. WagnerMr. Thomas G. WagnerMr. Thomas G. WagnerMr. Thomas G. WagnerMr. Thomas G. Wagner

Most Rev. Donald W. WuerlMost Rev. Donald W. WuerlMost Rev. Donald W. WuerlMost Rev. Donald W. WuerlMost Rev. Donald W. Wuerl

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Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.

grams, and have garnered many insights intohow to improve our programs further.

Our strategic planning continues, and hereis a brief synopsis of our plansfor the future:

• Mission:Mission:Mission:Mission:Mission: The Seminary’sprimary mission is the prepa-ration of candidates for thepriesthood. At the same timewe have recommitted our-selves to preparation of laypersons for ministry and ofmen for the permanentdiaconate. We have also re-newed our commitment tocontinuing education forclergy at Saint Vincent Semi-nary and in local dioceses.

grated well in our community life and is one ofour strengths. This ethnic diversity recommitsus to maintaining our strong hispanic ministryprogram as many more dioceses are recog-

nizing the need for priestswho can exercise hispanicministry.

• Staffing: Staffing: Staffing: Staffing: Staffing: The planningprocess will allow us to besensitive to staffing needs.As the student body hasgrown we have filled aneed for a full-time vicerector and a full-time deanof students. Both of thesepositions were filled by onepart-time person not toomany years ago.

• Facilities:Facilities:Facilities:Facilities:Facilities: The Semi-nary is part of a campus-

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Our summer school continuesto grow, and we are reas-sessing it in an ongoing wayto further avail our resourcesto lay students and seminar-ians.

• Enrollment: Enrollment: Enrollment: Enrollment: Enrollment: We have been exceptionallysuccessful at recruitment. Enrollment is at a 35-year high. For the first time we have a studentfrom the Diocese of Savannah, and from threenew abbeys, St. Martin in Lacey, Washing-ton; St. Bede’s in Peru, Illinois and Ealing Ab-bey in London. We will persist in our recruit-ment efforts, but we will be sure not to loseour personal approach and strong Seminarycommunity.

As a result of increasing enrollment and thegrowing number of dioceses sending to SaintVincent Seminary, we continue to be more di-versified, culturally and ethnically, and we aredeeply enriched by that. This richness is inte-

wide effort to develop amaster plan for the entireSaint Vincent Community.

We will study facilityneeds, including student housing, office, din-ing and classroom space, and make sure wehave adequate facilities for the Seminary. Thisplan should be completed in 1999. With re-gard to facilities and programs, we are veryfortunate that we share facilities, as well asprograms, with the College.

• Spiritual: Spiritual: Spiritual: Spiritual: Spiritual: Our spiritual life program andother parts of our programs were rated highlyby the Bishop’s Committee, and we plan toreinforce this strength.

• Faculty: Faculty: Faculty: Faculty: Faculty: Saint Vincent Seminary was in-vited to be a part of the Keystone Project, sup-ported by the Lilly Foundation and other chari-table groups. This will fund a faculty projectto enhance not only the teaching process, butalso to focus on the learning process and al-low us to explore ways to enhance what takesplace in the classroom, using different peda-gogy as well as the latest developments in com-munications technology.

• Endowment:Endowment:Endowment:Endowment:Endowment: We recently completed con-struction of a new chapel and the expansionand renovation of the Elizabeth J. RoderickCenter, comprised of Seminary offices, studenthousing and guest accommodations. Addition-ally, as part of this capital campaign, we in-creased scholarship endowment. We need toexpand our endowment to raise additionalfunds for scholarships, for faculty enrichmentand to support our library’s excellent theologi-cal collection. In the future we will providemore information about our plans to endowthe Seminary more adequately.

Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., SeminaryRector, and Sister Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.,recently attended a meeting in Indianapolis inpreparation for the Keystone Project, to en-hance seminary teaching and learning. SaintVincent is among 20 seminaries invited to takepart. During the project the faculty will deter-mine an issue involving teaching/learning onwhich it wishes to work for the next threeyears. Additional meetings are planned forFebruary 4 and April 15, followed by aweeklong session in Colorado June 27-July 1.Grants of $2,500 for initial planning effortsand $15,000 to implement the proposal wereawarded to the Seminary.

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New Board Member for Seminary

Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Chancellor of Saint Vincent Seminary, announcesArchabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Chancellor of Saint Vincent Seminary, announcesArchabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Chancellor of Saint Vincent Seminary, announcesArchabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Chancellor of Saint Vincent Seminary, announcesArchabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Chancellor of Saint Vincent Seminary, announcesthe appointment of David L. Brennan to the Seminary Board of Regents. Mr. Brennan isthe appointment of David L. Brennan to the Seminary Board of Regents. Mr. Brennan isthe appointment of David L. Brennan to the Seminary Board of Regents. Mr. Brennan isthe appointment of David L. Brennan to the Seminary Board of Regents. Mr. Brennan isthe appointment of David L. Brennan to the Seminary Board of Regents. Mr. Brennan isChairman of Brennan Industrial Group, Inc., and The Brenlin Group, Inc., both of which areChairman of Brennan Industrial Group, Inc., and The Brenlin Group, Inc., both of which areChairman of Brennan Industrial Group, Inc., and The Brenlin Group, Inc., both of which areChairman of Brennan Industrial Group, Inc., and The Brenlin Group, Inc., both of which areChairman of Brennan Industrial Group, Inc., and The Brenlin Group, Inc., both of which areprivate holding companies of industrial/manufacturing entities. He is the founder of Amerprivate holding companies of industrial/manufacturing entities. He is the founder of Amerprivate holding companies of industrial/manufacturing entities. He is the founder of Amerprivate holding companies of industrial/manufacturing entities. He is the founder of Amerprivate holding companies of industrial/manufacturing entities. He is the founder of AmerCunningham Brennan law firm and is a senior partner in the Akron- based BMR DevelopmentCunningham Brennan law firm and is a senior partner in the Akron- based BMR DevelopmentCunningham Brennan law firm and is a senior partner in the Akron- based BMR DevelopmentCunningham Brennan law firm and is a senior partner in the Akron- based BMR DevelopmentCunningham Brennan law firm and is a senior partner in the Akron- based BMR DevelopmentCorporation.Corporation.Corporation.Corporation.Corporation.

Mr. Brennan is a 1953 graduate of Ohio State University and recipient of a Juris DoctorMr. Brennan is a 1953 graduate of Ohio State University and recipient of a Juris DoctorMr. Brennan is a 1953 graduate of Ohio State University and recipient of a Juris DoctorMr. Brennan is a 1953 graduate of Ohio State University and recipient of a Juris DoctorMr. Brennan is a 1953 graduate of Ohio State University and recipient of a Juris DoctorDegree from Case Western Reserve Law School in 1957. In 1985 he received an honoraryDegree from Case Western Reserve Law School in 1957. In 1985 he received an honoraryDegree from Case Western Reserve Law School in 1957. In 1985 he received an honoraryDegree from Case Western Reserve Law School in 1957. In 1985 he received an honoraryDegree from Case Western Reserve Law School in 1957. In 1985 he received an honoraryDoctor of Laws degree from the University of Akron.Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Akron.Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Akron.Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Akron.Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Akron.

He serves as Trustee at both his alma maters, Case Western Reserve University andHe serves as Trustee at both his alma maters, Case Western Reserve University andHe serves as Trustee at both his alma maters, Case Western Reserve University andHe serves as Trustee at both his alma maters, Case Western Reserve University andHe serves as Trustee at both his alma maters, Case Western Reserve University andOhio State University. He is a member of the Ohio Business Roundtable, and is immediateOhio State University. He is a member of the Ohio Business Roundtable, and is immediateOhio State University. He is a member of the Ohio Business Roundtable, and is immediateOhio State University. He is a member of the Ohio Business Roundtable, and is immediateOhio State University. He is a member of the Ohio Business Roundtable, and is immediatepast Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Economic Developmentpast Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Economic Developmentpast Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Economic Developmentpast Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Economic Developmentpast Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Western Reserve Economic DevelopmentCouncil. His community awards include Ohio Ballet’s prestigious BRAVO award presentedCouncil. His community awards include Ohio Ballet’s prestigious BRAVO award presentedCouncil. His community awards include Ohio Ballet’s prestigious BRAVO award presentedCouncil. His community awards include Ohio Ballet’s prestigious BRAVO award presentedCouncil. His community awards include Ohio Ballet’s prestigious BRAVO award presentedin 1991 for outstanding commitments to the arts, and Outstanding Executive of the Year.in 1991 for outstanding commitments to the arts, and Outstanding Executive of the Year.in 1991 for outstanding commitments to the arts, and Outstanding Executive of the Year.in 1991 for outstanding commitments to the arts, and Outstanding Executive of the Year.in 1991 for outstanding commitments to the arts, and Outstanding Executive of the Year.

A leader in state and national Republican activities, Mr. Brennan is Chairman of theA leader in state and national Republican activities, Mr. Brennan is Chairman of theA leader in state and national Republican activities, Mr. Brennan is Chairman of theA leader in state and national Republican activities, Mr. Brennan is Chairman of theA leader in state and national Republican activities, Mr. Brennan is Chairman of theOhio Republican Party Major Gift Committee and is a member of the National RepublicanOhio Republican Party Major Gift Committee and is a member of the National RepublicanOhio Republican Party Major Gift Committee and is a member of the National RepublicanOhio Republican Party Major Gift Committee and is a member of the National RepublicanOhio Republican Party Major Gift Committee and is a member of the National RepublicanParty’s Team 100. He was an Ohio delegate to the 1988 and 1992 Republican NationalParty’s Team 100. He was an Ohio delegate to the 1988 and 1992 Republican NationalParty’s Team 100. He was an Ohio delegate to the 1988 and 1992 Republican NationalParty’s Team 100. He was an Ohio delegate to the 1988 and 1992 Republican NationalParty’s Team 100. He was an Ohio delegate to the 1988 and 1992 Republican NationalConventions.Conventions.Conventions.Conventions.Conventions.

Committed to the superior training of individuals entering the law field, he has establishedCommitted to the superior training of individuals entering the law field, he has establishedCommitted to the superior training of individuals entering the law field, he has establishedCommitted to the superior training of individuals entering the law field, he has establishedCommitted to the superior training of individuals entering the law field, he has establishedlaw chairs at both Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron. He alsolaw chairs at both Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron. He alsolaw chairs at both Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron. He alsolaw chairs at both Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron. He alsolaw chairs at both Case Western Reserve University and the University of Akron. He also

David L. BrennanDavid L. BrennanDavid L. BrennanDavid L. BrennanDavid L. Brennanserves as a trustee on the Akron Bar Scholarship Foundation Board.serves as a trustee on the Akron Bar Scholarship Foundation Board.serves as a trustee on the Akron Bar Scholarship Foundation Board.serves as a trustee on the Akron Bar Scholarship Foundation Board.serves as a trustee on the Akron Bar Scholarship Foundation Board.Mr. Brennan’s involvement in education began when he established Learning CentersMr. Brennan’s involvement in education began when he established Learning CentersMr. Brennan’s involvement in education began when he established Learning CentersMr. Brennan’s involvement in education began when he established Learning CentersMr. Brennan’s involvement in education began when he established Learning Centers

the administrative computing department ofSaint Vincent College (1990-1992), assistantto the director of personnel of Saint VincentArchabbey, College and Seminary (1991-1993), and as a staff member of the retreatprogram (1992-93). He has also served associus of novices (1992-94) and taught mathfor the Opportunity Program at Saint VincentCollege (1990). From 1997 to 1998 he servedas an assistant director, Admission andFinancial Aid Office, Saint Vincent College.

Before entering the monastery, FatherRalph was a civilian employee of the U.S.Army in logistics management. He also workedat the Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, New Jersey.

He is the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Cisek)Tajak of Natrona Heights. His sister is TinaBrown of Butler, Pennsylvania.

at his manufacturing sites for the benefit of the employees and their families. He has been a leading advocate for educational choice andat his manufacturing sites for the benefit of the employees and their families. He has been a leading advocate for educational choice andat his manufacturing sites for the benefit of the employees and their families. He has been a leading advocate for educational choice andat his manufacturing sites for the benefit of the employees and their families. He has been a leading advocate for educational choice andat his manufacturing sites for the benefit of the employees and their families. He has been a leading advocate for educational choice andwas named by Governor George Voinovich to head the Governor’s Commission on Educational Choice. He is the founder of HOPEwas named by Governor George Voinovich to head the Governor’s Commission on Educational Choice. He is the founder of HOPEwas named by Governor George Voinovich to head the Governor’s Commission on Educational Choice. He is the founder of HOPEwas named by Governor George Voinovich to head the Governor’s Commission on Educational Choice. He is the founder of HOPEwas named by Governor George Voinovich to head the Governor’s Commission on Educational Choice. He is the founder of HOPEAcademies in Cleveland, Ohio, formed primarily to accept students who hold state scholarships.Academies in Cleveland, Ohio, formed primarily to accept students who hold state scholarships.Academies in Cleveland, Ohio, formed primarily to accept students who hold state scholarships.Academies in Cleveland, Ohio, formed primarily to accept students who hold state scholarships.Academies in Cleveland, Ohio, formed primarily to accept students who hold state scholarships.

On February 13, 1997, Mr. Brennan received the Governor’s Award for his work in the area of education, specifically the ClevelandOn February 13, 1997, Mr. Brennan received the Governor’s Award for his work in the area of education, specifically the ClevelandOn February 13, 1997, Mr. Brennan received the Governor’s Award for his work in the area of education, specifically the ClevelandOn February 13, 1997, Mr. Brennan received the Governor’s Award for his work in the area of education, specifically the ClevelandOn February 13, 1997, Mr. Brennan received the Governor’s Award for his work in the area of education, specifically the ClevelandScholarship and Tutoring Program.Scholarship and Tutoring Program.Scholarship and Tutoring Program.Scholarship and Tutoring Program.Scholarship and Tutoring Program.

The parents of four children and grandparents of nine, David and Ann Brennan reside in West Akron.The parents of four children and grandparents of nine, David and Ann Brennan reside in West Akron.The parents of four children and grandparents of nine, David and Ann Brennan reside in West Akron.The parents of four children and grandparents of nine, David and Ann Brennan reside in West Akron.The parents of four children and grandparents of nine, David and Ann Brennan reside in West Akron.

Father Ralph M. Tajak, O.S.B.

will be teaching in the spring semester.He is a 1981 graduate of Highlands Senior

High School in Natrona Heights, and receiveda bachelor of science degree in mechanicalengineering from the University of Pittsburgh.He has also received a master of sciencedegree in business administration from EastTexas State University, a master of divinitydegree and a master of arts degree at SaintVincent Seminary. He also earned a SacredTheology Licentiate in Systematic Theologyfrom Regis College, Toronto, Canada, in1997.

He entered the Saint Vincent BenedictineCommunity in 1988, and made simpleprofession of monastic vows on July 10, 1989and solemn profession of vows on July 11,1992. He was ordained a deacon on July 17,1993, and served his deacon internship atSaint Peter Parish, North Side, Pittsburgh. Hewas ordained a priest on May 28, 1994, inthe Archabbey Basilica by Bishop Anthony G.Bosco of Greensburg.

Father Ralph has served the monasticcommunity as assistant to the director ofArchabbey Public Relations (1989-90),assistant in the Vocations Office (1989-91),assistant to the prior (1989-90), assistant to

Benedictine Named To Seminary FacultyBenedictine Named To Seminary FacultyBenedictine Named To Seminary FacultyBenedictine Named To Seminary FacultyBenedictine Named To Seminary FacultySaint Vincent Archabbot Douglas R.

Nowicki, O.S.B., has announced theappointment of Father Ralph M. Tajak, O.S.B.,to the adjunct faculty of Saint VincentSeminary. He is now directing the MASeminar: Grace in the Western Tradition, and

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Archabbot Douglas, members of the Board of Regents,Family and friends of Father Demetrius,

Beloved Guest of Honor.

In the twenty-fourth and final chapter of his masterpiece,the evangelist Luke gives a story

which we call simply, “The road to Emmaus.”

Two disciples — unfortunately going in the wrong direction —are joined by the stranger

who “opens their minds to understand the Scriptures.”

Looking back on that incident,they later say to one another,

“Did not our hearts burn within uswhile he talked with us on the way,

and opened up the Scriptures?”

How many of us here this eveninghave made similar comments

after leaving one of your classes, Father Demetrius!

Oh yes,there were those countless pieces of stimulating information.

Heroes: like Lagrange and de Vaux,Benoit and Bea,

Moses and especially David;

Breakthroughs: like Divino Afflante Spirituand Vatican Council Two;

Methods: like Text or Form or Redaction Criticism.

But, there was so much more than simply information.

There were those wonderful insights,those clever asides

deftly delivered with that shy smile,which were such an inspiration,

and which set our hearts on fire. . . .

Yes, you have long been recognized as an exceptional exegete.More than thirty years ago,

you were already asked to contribute to the Jerome BiblicalCommentary

which was composed by“the best of English-speaking Catholic exegetes.”

That alone should tell youhow esteemed you are among your peers.

But to us,who had the privilege of knowing you as

teacher,it’s been the Vision,

the Perspective,the Outlook-on-life,

which has been so valuable to us over the years.

Forty years later,as I — as so many of us —

recall your Scripture lessons,

I dare say they have so often sustained usin our challenging moments of ministry

because they were always positive, alwayshopeful.

You have always encouraged us —and by “us” I mean not only your fellow Benedictines,

but countless parish priests like myself,and numerous religious sisters and laity across this country —

to be motivated by that Positive Perspectivewhich you drew in large part

from the very nature of the Scriptures, but alsofrom the spirit of the Vatican Council,

from being raised in a large, loving, trusting family,and, I suspect, from your natural disposition.

“Are you doing any writing now?” someone may ask.“Oh, presently I’m working on two books,” you would answer.

. . . not one . . . but two!That’s Father Demetrius Dumm . . .

There was little time in your lectures for the negative.We were not a Church under siege, you would remind us.

We were a Church on the march!

To the tired, the timid, the discouraged,you would simply say,

“Get out of yourselves.Stop talking about the heat,

and the dust,and the dryness.

Open your eyes and look at those Flowers in this Desert!”

That’s not information, Father Demetrius.That’s a whole biblical approach to life. . . .

I think it has sustainedmany a grey-haired — dare I say — old person

in our gathering here this evening.

I think I can speak for all of them,when I say,

we are, and will forever be, grateful.

Thank you.

A Tribute To Father Demetrius

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logical and historical topics. His works havebeen published in Slovak, English, Italian andGerman.

He was born in Udavske, in the Diocese ofKosice, Slovakia, and has enjoyed a close as-sociation with the American Slovak commu-nity over the past nearly four decades.

The Cardinal commended Saint VincentArchabbey for its work in preserving and pro-moting Slovak culture in the United States, andthe Seminary for training young Slovak menfor the priesthood.

In his homily he discussed the mission of theChurch, which had its origins in Christ, a mis-sion grounded in God’s love for all humanityand intended for all. The Church’s mission,Cardinal Tomko said, is a continuation of thatof Christ. The mandate of that mission, he said,is to “go out to all nations, preaching andteaching them, baptizing them, and formingthem into a church.”

The Church then, must show its apostolic na-ture and preach the Good News, living outthe command of Christ as an action of God

Mrs. Mary Ann Johanek, National President of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Associa-tion, explained in announcing the fund, “The Benedictine monks from Saint Vincent estab-lished churches and schools, founded new religious communities, helped newly arrived Slo-vak immigrants with their physical and spiritual needs, taught the Slovak language andeducated generations of priests to pass on the Catholic faith.” In recognition of this signifi-cant role that the Saint Vincent Benedictine community has played in Slovak-Americanculture, the First Catholic Slovak Ladies established this fund to support the educationalworks of Saint Vincent Seminary. Father Rene Kollar, O.S.B., professor of history in theCollege and Seminary, in his work, Saint Vincent Archabbey and Its Role in the Develop-ment of Slovak-American Culture and History, noted “Through its educational programs inthe College and Seminary, Saint Vincent provided opportunities for Slovak-Americanseverywhere to enter the mainstream of American Society.”

The Sväté Písmo i Katolícka Viera Education Fund (Sacred Scripture and the CatholicFaith) at Saint Vincent Seminary will provide financial assistance for student scholarshipsand for faculty development as well as for maintaining the Sacred Sciences collection atthe library. The essence of what seminarians study at Saint Vincent is Sacred Scripture(Sväté Písmo) and the spreading of the Catholic faith (Katolícka Viera) is the mission towhich they will commit themselves as priests.

This endowment fund is both a timeless gift of thanksgiving and a commitment to futuregenerations. “We invite you to be a part of the future with Saint Vincent Seminary and itsmission of educating future priests who are men of prayer and pastoral sensitivity,” Mrs.Johanek said.

If you wish to accept this invitation and make a gift to the Sväté Písmo i Katolícka VieraEducation Fund, please use the enclosed envelope and note the purpose.

For more information regarding making a gift to Saint Vincent Seminary, please write orcall: Edward P. Hager, Saint Vincent Seminary, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, Pa.,15650, 724-532-6740.

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working in and through the Church, its bish-ops, priests, religious and laity.

He spoke of recent violence against mission-aries, recalling the dictum “From the blood ofmartyrs grows the seed of faith.” The violence,however, is only one face of mission, and“there are many happy stories of hundreds ofmen and women joyfully serving the Church infar-flung areas of the world,” Cardinal Tomkosaid.

“But today,” he said, “I would offer anothervision of this heavenly apotheosis, the visionof the Blessed Trinity,’ surrounded by thosesame myriads of angels and saints, but hereaccompanied also by so many hundreds ofthousands of missionary priests, religious andlaity, whose preaching and example have ledso many to faith and salvation in Jesus Christ.It is a vision of heaven filled with people ofevery nation and tongue and ethnic back-ground, all united in and by the love of Godwhich is at the very heart of mission. This is ourorigin, this is our purpose; this is the mandatewe have received and which we are dailycalled to fulfill. . . . This is mission today. Let usstrive to proclaim this salvation and power ofthe reign of our God and the authority of hisAnointed One.”

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Kathleen Norris

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Kathleen Norris, author of the critically ac-claimed The Cloister Walk and Dakota: ASpiritual Geography, will address the SaintVincent College and Seminary Honors Con-vocation during Founders’ Day activities onDecember 1. Her talk will be at 4 p.m. in theArchabbey Basilica. Her most recent release,Amazing Grace, tells the story of her gradualreturn to the Christian religion after a twenty-year period where she never willingly at-tended church. It’s the third part of her trilogyon religious rediscovery. Cloister Walk,framed by the liturgical year of a Benedictinecommunity, and Dakota: A Spiritual Geog-raphy, were best sellers.

“Reflecting on the traditions of SaintVincent, we need to acknowledge the impor-tant role of faculty members in shaping futurepriests. Today, we celebrate Father Demetriusand his nearly 50 years of dedicated serviceto the Seminary. At the Board of Regentsmeeting we decided to establish an endowmentin biblical studies in his honor. The monies fromthis endowment will advance the academic andspiritual preparation of students for the priest-hood through student scholarships and facultyenrichment in biblical studies as well as enhanc-ing the Sacred Scripture collection at the li-brary. We will be inviting the financial partici-pation of Seminary alumni and friends in thisendeavor.“

Endowment

Announced

At the annual Alumni Day dinner held onOctober 20, Saint Vincent Seminary Boardof Regents Chairman John C. Marous, Jr.,made the following announcement:



Among those present for the Mass and dinner honoring Jozef Cardinal Tomko were bishopsfrom three dioceses and members of a number of regional Slovak organizations. Seated are,from left, John C. Marous, Jr., Chairman, Seminary Board of Regents; Archabbot Douglas R.Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; Bishop Joseph V. Adamec, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Cardinal Tomko; Bishop Anthony G. Bosco, Diocese of Greensburg; Bishop Gil-bert I. Sheldon, Diocese of Steubenville; Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector;back, from left, Father Edward Lajcak; Mary Ann S. Johanek; Cecilia Sarocky; John Janovec;Dolores Ragan; Dolores Soska; Margaret Bock; Agnes Vojtko; Stephen Ungvarsky; GeraldineHricik; Thomas Hricik; Sister M. Paracleta Amrick, SS. C. M.; Kenneth Arendt and Sister CeciliaMurphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean.

John C. Marous, Jr., Chairman of the SaintVincent Seminary Board of Regents, during thepresentation of the Doctor of Sacred Theol-ogy Degree to Jozef Cardinal Tomko. Mr.Marous, a long-time board member, is just be-ginning his first term as Chairman of the Boardof Regents.

The Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofGreensburg, center, and Most Rev. Joseph V.Adamec, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown, left,process into the Archabbey Basilica during theMass honoring Jozef Cardinal Tomko.

Members of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association present the offertory gifts to JozefCardinal Tomko.The Archabbey Basilica during the Celebratory

Mass.



Jozef Cardinal Tomko was the principal cel-ebrant for the Mass, attended by members ofthe Saint Vincent Community and members ofthe regional Slovak community. CardinalTomko, who is Prefect of the Congregation forthe Evangelization of Peoples, is the first Car-dinal of Slovak origin in this century.

Mrs. Mary Ann S. Johanek, National Presi-dent of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso-ciation, which established the Sväté Písmo iKatolícka Viera Education Fund (Sacred Scrip-ture and the Tradition of the Catholic Faith)makes remarks at the dinner honoring JozefCardinal Tomko following Mass on Septem-ber 29. She noted the role the Saint VincentBenedictines have played in helping Slovakimmigrants in the region.

Saint Vincent Seminary alumni, from left, Father Jozef Kovacik; Father Frantisek Halka andFather Lubomir Strecok with Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., conclude the dinner pro-gram for Jozef Cardinal Tomko by leading the Benedictine Ultima.

Jozef Cardinal Tomko, center, celebrating Mass at the Archabbey Basilica flanked by, fromleft, Saint Vincent Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.; Brother Anthony Grossi, O.S.B.,Deacon; Most Rev. Gilbert I. Sheldon, Bishop of Steubenville, Ohio and Most Rev. Joseph V.

Adamec, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown.

Over 440 guests filled Kennedy Hall for the dinner following Mass.



This summer Brother Elliott Maloney,Brother Elliott Maloney,Brother Elliott Maloney,Brother Elliott Maloney,Brother Elliott Maloney,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B., received a grant from the Brooks Foun-dation and Saint Vincent Seminary for re-search in Mexico and Brazil during themonth of June.

“The trip was more successful than Iever dreamed it would be, so coop-erative were the scholars and semi-nary professors I met. They gave mefreely of their time and opened theirlibraries, both institutional and per-sonal, to me to make my research so easy,”Brother Elliott said.

In Mexico he visited five theological librar-ies and three seminaries along with the Pon-tifical University of Mexico City. In Brazil hespent about a day each with scholars CarlosMesters, O. Carm.; Gilberto Gorgulho, O.P.;Dr. Ana Flora Andeerson and Johan Konings,S.J., visiting theological institutes in the citiesof São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, and teach-ing at the Dominican Seminary in São Paulo.

Upon returning from the research study,Brother Elliott spent the month of July writinga paper, Como ler a/la Biblia? How to ReadMark 13 with a Lot of Help from Our Latin-American Friends, which he presented at thenational meeting of the Catholic Biblical Asso-ciation at the University of Scranton, August8-11. He has received release time from theSeminary to prepare the manuscript for pub-lication.

* * * * *For the last few years, Saint Vincent Semi-

nary and Latrobe Area Hospital have workedtogether in a course entitled Hospital Visita-tion of the Sick. This is a required course forall seminarians. Students meet weekly at thehospital, where they do rounds visiting patients,and meet for a presentation by a member ofthe hospital staff. The day concludes with adebriefing/theological reflection session.

Students participating in the course this yearare: Brother Benedict Alva, O.S.B.,Brother Benedict Alva, O.S.B.,Brother Benedict Alva, O.S.B.,Brother Benedict Alva, O.S.B.,Brother Benedict Alva, O.S.B., of St.Procopius Abbey, Lisle, Illinois; Brother Kevin Brother Kevin Brother Kevin Brother Kevin Brother KevinBachmann, O.S.B.,Bachmann, O.S.B.,Bachmann, O.S.B.,Bachmann, O.S.B.,Bachmann, O.S.B., of Holy Cross Abbey,Cañon City, Colorado; Brother Nicholas Ast,Brother Nicholas Ast,Brother Nicholas Ast,Brother Nicholas Ast,Brother Nicholas Ast,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B., of St. Gregory Abbey, Shawnee,Oklahoma; and Brother William Benthall,Brother William Benthall,Brother William Benthall,Brother William Benthall,Brother William Benthall,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B.,O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey. Diocesanparticipants are: David PerryDavid PerryDavid PerryDavid PerryDavid Perry and JamesJamesJamesJamesJamesReardon, Reardon, Reardon, Reardon, Reardon, Erie; William Berkey,William Berkey,William Berkey,William Berkey,William Berkey, Greensburg;Wayne Morris,Wayne Morris,Wayne Morris,Wayne Morris,Wayne Morris, Steubenville, Ohio; StuartStuartStuartStuartStuartCrevcoure,Crevcoure,Crevcoure,Crevcoure,Crevcoure, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Terry Crone,Terry Crone,Terry Crone,Terry Crone,Terry Crone,Archdiocese of Atlanta; Robert Miller, Robert Miller, Robert Miller, Robert Miller, Robert Miller, Young-stown, Ohio and Anthony Gargotta, RobertAnthony Gargotta, RobertAnthony Gargotta, RobertAnthony Gargotta, RobertAnthony Gargotta, RobertVularVularVularVularVular and Clinton Zadroga,Clinton Zadroga,Clinton Zadroga,Clinton Zadroga,Clinton Zadroga, Pittsburgh.

Father Richard B. Michel, O.S.B., Father Richard B. Michel, O.S.B., Father Richard B. Michel, O.S.B., Father Richard B. Michel, O.S.B., Father Richard B. Michel, O.S.B., who co-ordinates the program from the Seminary’sside, notes that “we are grateful to LatrobeArea Hospital for their friendship and the con-tinued interest in the development of the Semi-

nary students.”* * * * *

Once again Father James F. Podlesny,Father James F. Podlesny,Father James F. Podlesny,Father James F. Podlesny,Father James F. Podlesny,O.S.B., O.S.B., O.S.B., O.S.B., O.S.B., served as the convener for the Forum

on Ecumenical Relations held in Harrisburg onSept. 30. The forum topic was “EcumenicalProgress on the Eve of the Millennium.” Thespeaker was Rev. Msgr. John A. Radano, ofthe Pontifical Council for the Promotion ofChristian Unity, the Vatican.

* * * * *The Kittanning Leader-Times carried a

front-page article this past summer which in-cluded a photograph and interview with Semi-narian Douglas Dorula Douglas Dorula Douglas Dorula Douglas Dorula Douglas Dorula of the Diocese ofGreensburg and Rev. William J. Kiel, pastorof St. Marys Church, Kittanning, and a 1993Saint Vincent Seminary graduate. Father Kieland Dorula both left traditional careers to pur-sue a vocation to the priesthood.

* * * * *In other news of alumni:Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Confroy, O.S.B., C’54Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Confroy, O.S.B., C’54Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Confroy, O.S.B., C’54Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Confroy, O.S.B., C’54Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Confroy, O.S.B., C’54,

was elected ninth Abbot of St. Mary’s Abbey,Morristown, New Jersey on June 25, 1998.

Rev. Peter P. Murphy, C’64, S’68, Rev. Peter P. Murphy, C’64, S’68, Rev. Peter P. Murphy, C’64, S’68, Rev. Peter P. Murphy, C’64, S’68, Rev. Peter P. Murphy, C’64, S’68, wasnamed pastor of St. Alphonsus Parish,Wexford, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Paul E. Turnbull, C’68Rev. Paul E. Turnbull, C’68Rev. Paul E. Turnbull, C’68Rev. Paul E. Turnbull, C’68Rev. Paul E. Turnbull, C’68, observed his25th Anniversary of ordination to the priest-hood for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown,Pennsylvania. At a reception in his honor,hosted by the parishioners of St. John theEvangelist Church, he was presented with anEndowment in his name. The Endowment iswith the Foundation for the Diocese ofAltoona-Johnstown and was put in place toprovide funding for the fostering of SacredMusic in the Diocese. The funds generated bythe endowment will be distributed annually forthat purpose to worthy applicants.

Rev. Joseph P. Traynor, S’82, Rev. Joseph P. Traynor, S’82, Rev. Joseph P. Traynor, S’82, Rev. Joseph P. Traynor, S’82, Rev. Joseph P. Traynor, S’82, of the Churchof the Resurrection in Indiana County, Penn-sylvania, gave the commencement speech atGeibel Catholic High School, his alma mater,on May 27, 1998.

Rev. Mr. Michael P. Ferrick, S’97, Rev. Mr. Michael P. Ferrick, S’97, Rev. Mr. Michael P. Ferrick, S’97, Rev. Mr. Michael P. Ferrick, S’97, Rev. Mr. Michael P. Ferrick, S’97, was or-dained to the diaconate by Bishop Donald W.Trautman on May 17, 1998, in St. GregoryThaumaturgus Church, North East, Pennsyl-vania.

Brother Anthony J. Grossi, C’93, S’98, Brother Anthony J. Grossi, C’93, S’98, Brother Anthony J. Grossi, C’93, S’98, Brother Anthony J. Grossi, C’93, S’98, Brother Anthony J. Grossi, C’93, S’98, wasordained to the diaconate by Bishop AnthonyG. Bosco on August 1, 1998, in Saint VincentBasilica.

* * * * *The obituary columns have noted the pass-

ing of:Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38, Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38, Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38, Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38, Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38, on July 5,

1998.Archabbot Egbert H. Donovan, O.S.B.,Archabbot Egbert H. Donovan, O.S.B.,Archabbot Egbert H. Donovan, O.S.B.,Archabbot Egbert H. Donovan, O.S.B.,Archabbot Egbert H. Donovan, O.S.B.,

P’31, C’36, S’40 on September 17, 1998.Rev. Paul A. Holzer, S’41,Rev. Paul A. Holzer, S’41,Rev. Paul A. Holzer, S’41,Rev. Paul A. Holzer, S’41,Rev. Paul A. Holzer, S’41, on June

19, 1998.Rev. Francis D. Pirulli, S’45,Rev. Francis D. Pirulli, S’45,Rev. Francis D. Pirulli, S’45,Rev. Francis D. Pirulli, S’45,Rev. Francis D. Pirulli, S’45, on June

18, 1998.Rev. George P. Stuparitz, S’46,Rev. George P. Stuparitz, S’46,Rev. George P. Stuparitz, S’46,Rev. George P. Stuparitz, S’46,Rev. George P. Stuparitz, S’46, on August

11, 1998.Rev. Walter J. Benz, C’47, S’50,Rev. Walter J. Benz, C’47, S’50,Rev. Walter J. Benz, C’47, S’50,Rev. Walter J. Benz, C’47, S’50,Rev. Walter J. Benz, C’47, S’50, on Sep-

tember 4, 1998.Rev. William H. Schroeder, C’52, S’55Rev. William H. Schroeder, C’52, S’55Rev. William H. Schroeder, C’52, S’55Rev. William H. Schroeder, C’52, S’55Rev. William H. Schroeder, C’52, S’55, on

July 6, 1998.* * * * *

Sympathies are offered to:Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B., P’29,Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B., P’29,Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B., P’29,Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B., P’29,Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B., P’29,

C’34, S’38,C’34, S’38,C’34, S’38,C’34, S’38,C’34, S’38, on the death of his brother CharlesRettger on May 23, 1998.

Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47,Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47,Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47,Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47,Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47, on thedeath of his brother Joseph J. Gubanich onJuly 31, 1998.

Rev. Nicholas M. Mastrangelo, C60, Rev. Nicholas M. Mastrangelo, C60, Rev. Nicholas M. Mastrangelo, C60, Rev. Nicholas M. Mastrangelo, C60, Rev. Nicholas M. Mastrangelo, C60, on thedeath of his mother, Concetta Mastrangelo onSeptember 7, 1998.

Rev. James G. Graham, C’62, S’66,Rev. James G. Graham, C’62, S’66,Rev. James G. Graham, C’62, S’66,Rev. James G. Graham, C’62, S’66,Rev. James G. Graham, C’62, S’66, on thedeath of his mother Mary Graham on Sep-tember 28, 1998.

Rev. James G. Young, S’69Rev. James G. Young, S’69Rev. James G. Young, S’69Rev. James G. Young, S’69Rev. James G. Young, S’69, on the deathof his father Louis H. Young, Sr., on July 20,1998.

Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S66Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S66Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S66Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S66Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S66 on the deathof his father Patrick J. Ryan on June 4, 1998.

Rev. Philip N. Farrell, S’93,Rev. Philip N. Farrell, S’93,Rev. Philip N. Farrell, S’93,Rev. Philip N. Farrell, S’93,Rev. Philip N. Farrell, S’93, on the death ofhis mother Josephine Farrell on May 8, 1998.

* * * * *There are 30 new students studying for the

priesthood this year at Saint Vincent Seminary.This year’s group of seminarians comes from16 dioceses and 10 Benedictine monasteries.This list includes the archdioceses of Atlanta,Georgia and Campinas, Brazil; the diocesesof Altoona-Johnstown, Erie, Greensburg,Harrisburg and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania;Beijing, China; Charleston, South Carolina;Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus,Steubenville and Youngstown in Ohio;Savannah, Georgia; Tulsa, Oklahoma andWheeling- Charleston, West Virginia. Abbeyswith students at the seminary include EalingAbbey, England; Holy Cross Abbey, CañonCity, Colorado; Saint Andrew Abbey,Cleveland, Ohio; Saint Bede Abbey, Peru,Illinois; Saint Benedict Abbey, Atchison,Kansas; Saint Gregory Abbey, Shawnee,Oklahoma; Saint Martin Abbey, Lacey,Washington; Saint Mary’s Abbey, Morris-town, New Jersey; Saint Procopius Abbey,Lisle, Illinois; and Saint Vincent Archabbey.



Brother Brian D. Boosel, O.S.B.,Brother Brian D. Boosel, O.S.B.,Brother Brian D. Boosel, O.S.B.,Brother Brian D. Boosel, O.S.B.,Brother Brian D. Boosel, O.S.B., of SaintVincent Archabbey, is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Ralph L. Boosel of Butler, Pennsylvania. He isa 1992 graduate of Butler Area Senior HighSchool. In 1996 he earned a bachelor of artsdegree in history from Saint Vincent College.He also has done graduate studies in historyat Slippery Rock University.

Michael E. BurchillMichael E. BurchillMichael E. BurchillMichael E. BurchillMichael E. Burchill of the Diocese ofPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the son ofKatherine Burchill of Pittsburgh and the lateHoward Burchill. He is a 1989 graduate ofMount Lebanon High School. He earned abachelor of science degree in mechanicalengineering from the University of Marylandin 1994, and completed a pre-theologyprogram at Duquesne University.

Michael J. ButtsMichael J. ButtsMichael J. ButtsMichael J. ButtsMichael J. Butts of the Diocese ofGreensburg, Pennsylvania, is the son of DianeP. Butts of New Kensington and the lateWalter M. Butts. He is a 1993 graduate ofValley High School, New Kensington. Heearned a bachelor of science degree inbusiness administration from Robert MorrisCollege, Pittsburgh, in 1998.

Brother Michael M. Calhoun, O.S.B., Brother Michael M. Calhoun, O.S.B., Brother Michael M. Calhoun, O.S.B., Brother Michael M. Calhoun, O.S.B., Brother Michael M. Calhoun, O.S.B., is aBenedictine of Saint Bede Abbey, Peru, Illinois.He is the son of Michael and Linda Calhoun ofUtica, Illinois. He graduated from Saint BedeAcademy, Peru, in 1989. He earned abachelor of arts degree in religious educationfrom Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary onthe campus of Saint Mary’s University,Winona, Minnesota, in 1993.

Paul M. Clark Paul M. Clark Paul M. Clark Paul M. Clark Paul M. Clark of the Diocese of Harrisburgis the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Clark ofHanover, Pennsylvania. He is a 1993 graduateof New Oxford Senior High School. In 1997he earned a bachelor of arts degree in Spanishand religious studies from Western MarylandCollege, Westminster, Maryland.

William P. Clark IIWilliam P. Clark IIWilliam P. Clark IIWilliam P. Clark IIWilliam P. Clark II of the Diocese ofCharlotte, North Carolina, is the son ofJacqueline Shiffer Wiggins of Lancaster,Pennsylvania, Ethel Clark of Lancaster and thelate William P. Clark. He is a 1980 graduateof Manheim Township High School, Lancaster,Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor of sciencedegree in biochemistry in 1985 and a masterof science degree in biochemistry in 1990 fromthe University of Maryland.

Ricardo J. De SilvaRicardo J. De SilvaRicardo J. De SilvaRicardo J. De SilvaRicardo J. De Silva of the Diocese ofCharlotte, North Carolina, is the son of LeticiaDe Silva of Panama and the late Adolfo DeSilva. He is a 1983 graduate of Colegio LaSalle, Panama City. He earned a bachelor ofarts degree in journalism from RadfordUniversity, Virginia, in 1991.

Peter DoPeter DoPeter DoPeter DoPeter Do of the Diocese of Harrisburg,Pennsylvania, is the son of Nhiem T. Pham andHoang H. Do of Arlington, Virginia. He is a1974 graduate of St. Thomas High School,

Saigon, Vietnam. He earned a degree in socialwork in 1995 from George Mason University,Fairfax, Virginia.

John C. Engler, Jr.,John C. Engler, Jr.,John C. Engler, Jr.,John C. Engler, Jr.,John C. Engler, Jr., of the Diocese ofCharlotte, North Carolina, is the son of Peggyand John Engler of Charlotte, North Carolina.He is a 1980 graduate of Charlotte CatholicHigh School. He earned a bachelor of artsdegree in philosophy in 1985 from theUniversity of Notre Dame, South Bend,Indiana.

Steven W. FauserSteven W. FauserSteven W. FauserSteven W. FauserSteven W. Fauser of the Diocese ofHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the son ofGeraldine and William D. Fauser ofTurbotville, Pennsylvania. He is a 1994graduate of Warrior Run High School,Turbotville. He earned a bachelor of artsdegree in French and German from Millersville

University in 1998.Eric R. FilmerEric R. FilmerEric R. FilmerEric R. FilmerEric R. Filmer of the Diocese of Savannah,

Georgia, is the son of Charles H. Filmer ofSavannah, Georgia, and the late Robin L.Harrison. He is a 1984 graduate of Hershel V.Jenkins High School, Savannah, Georgia. Heearned a bachelor of arts degree inpsychology in 1997 from Armstrong AtlanticState University. He also attended SavannahCollege of Art and Design.

Richard A. HoldorfRichard A. HoldorfRichard A. HoldorfRichard A. HoldorfRichard A. Holdorf of the Diocese ofWheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, is the sonof Anita Holdorf of Fort Lauderdale, Florida,and the late Donald F. Holdorf, Sr. He is a1969 graduate of W.G. Enloe High School,Raleigh, North Carolina. He earned a bachelorof science degree in pharmacy from theUniversity of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, in

+REV. THOMAS M. GORNICK+REV. THOMAS M. GORNICK+REV. THOMAS M. GORNICK+REV. THOMAS M. GORNICK+REV. THOMAS M. GORNICKMrs. Mary Gornick

+ETHEL KNEIP+ETHEL KNEIP+ETHEL KNEIP+ETHEL KNEIP+ETHEL KNEIPMr. John F. Kneip, Jr.

+JOHN F. KNEIP, SR.+JOHN F. KNEIP, SR.+JOHN F. KNEIP, SR.+JOHN F. KNEIP, SR.+JOHN F. KNEIP, SR.Mr. John F. Kneip, Jr.

+MR. AND MRS. STEVE J. KOSMO+MR. AND MRS. STEVE J. KOSMO+MR. AND MRS. STEVE J. KOSMO+MR. AND MRS. STEVE J. KOSMO+MR. AND MRS. STEVE J. KOSMOMr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Kosmo

+ FRANK L. KUSS+ FRANK L. KUSS+ FRANK L. KUSS+ FRANK L. KUSS+ FRANK L. KUSSMr. Thomas J. Kuss

+DORIS ACKLIN MILLER+DORIS ACKLIN MILLER+DORIS ACKLIN MILLER+DORIS ACKLIN MILLER+DORIS ACKLIN MILLERMr. and Mrs. Stephen P. KosmoMs. Margaret A. McMahon

+REV. IAN T. MRAVINTZ, O.S.B.+REV. IAN T. MRAVINTZ, O.S.B.+REV. IAN T. MRAVINTZ, O.S.B.+REV. IAN T. MRAVINTZ, O.S.B.+REV. IAN T. MRAVINTZ, O.S.B.Ms. Jean Hammer

+MR. AND MRS. STEVE POVIRK+MR. AND MRS. STEVE POVIRK+MR. AND MRS. STEVE POVIRK+MR. AND MRS. STEVE POVIRK+MR. AND MRS. STEVE POVIRKMr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Kosmo

+MILDRED RIORDAN+MILDRED RIORDAN+MILDRED RIORDAN+MILDRED RIORDAN+MILDRED RIORDANMrs. Mary E. Broad and Son

+VERNA RIPOLI+VERNA RIPOLI+VERNA RIPOLI+VERNA RIPOLI+VERNA RIPOLIMr. Bruno M. Ripoli

+JUDGE BERNARD F. SCHERER+JUDGE BERNARD F. SCHERER+JUDGE BERNARD F. SCHERER+JUDGE BERNARD F. SCHERER+JUDGE BERNARD F. SCHERERMr. and Mrs. Robert J. AdamsMs. Rose Marie AlbiniMr. and Mrs. Paul A. Bell IIMs. Ora Ann BennettMrs. Patrica M. CoghlanMr. John L. DelcocoMr. Walter J. McGann, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Walter SakalMr. William Stubbs

+MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH SZCZYGIEL+MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH SZCZYGIEL+MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH SZCZYGIEL+MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH SZCZYGIEL+MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH SZCZYGIELMr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Kosmo

+ANN TRAINER+ANN TRAINER+ANN TRAINER+ANN TRAINER+ANN TRAINERMr. Charles Trainer

+ROBERT WATKINS, SR.+ROBERT WATKINS, SR.+ROBERT WATKINS, SR.+ROBERT WATKINS, SR.+ROBERT WATKINS, SR.Mr. Robert M. Watkins, Jr.

For details on the gift program, contactthe Seminary Development Office at724-532-6740.

The Saint Vincent Seminary has a Memo-rial Gift and Tribute Gift Program, which al-lows donors to honor individuals via a Trib-ute Gift for special occasions such as birth-days, anniversaries, weddings, retirementsor holidays, or with a Memorial Gift inmemory of a friend or loved one.

The Seminary Tribute and Memorial GiftRoster for the period from May 20, to Sep-tember 30, 1998, includes the followinggifts:

IN HONOR OF:JOANNE AND JIM BRAHOSKYJOANNE AND JIM BRAHOSKYJOANNE AND JIM BRAHOSKYJOANNE AND JIM BRAHOSKYJOANNE AND JIM BRAHOSKYAND FAMILYAND FAMILYAND FAMILYAND FAMILYAND FAMILY

Mr. and Mrs. James SackettMR. LARRY CUNEOMR. LARRY CUNEOMR. LARRY CUNEOMR. LARRY CUNEOMR. LARRY CUNEO

Ms. Leah D. RudolphREV. DEMETRIUS R. DUMM, O.S.B.REV. DEMETRIUS R. DUMM, O.S.B.REV. DEMETRIUS R. DUMM, O.S.B.REV. DEMETRIUS R. DUMM, O.S.B.REV. DEMETRIUS R. DUMM, O.S.B.

Jean Jacques D'Aoust , Ph.D.JOEL R. LIEB, O.S.B.JOEL R. LIEB, O.S.B.JOEL R. LIEB, O.S.B.JOEL R. LIEB, O.S.B.JOEL R. LIEB, O.S.B.

Ms. Josephine A. BellJIM AND STELLA SACKETTJIM AND STELLA SACKETTJIM AND STELLA SACKETTJIM AND STELLA SACKETTJIM AND STELLA SACKETTAND FAMILYAND FAMILYAND FAMILYAND FAMILYAND FAMILY

Mr. and Mrs. James SackettIN MEMORY OF:

+REV. GERARD BRIDGE, O.S.B.+REV. GERARD BRIDGE, O.S.B.+REV. GERARD BRIDGE, O.S.B.+REV. GERARD BRIDGE, O.S.B.+REV. GERARD BRIDGE, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Ransel

+REV. RAPHAEL BRIDGE, O.S.B.+REV. RAPHAEL BRIDGE, O.S.B.+REV. RAPHAEL BRIDGE, O.S.B.+REV. RAPHAEL BRIDGE, O.S.B.+REV. RAPHAEL BRIDGE, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Ransel

+REV. BONIFACE BUERKLE, O.S.B.+REV. BONIFACE BUERKLE, O.S.B.+REV. BONIFACE BUERKLE, O.S.B.+REV. BONIFACE BUERKLE, O.S.B.+REV. BONIFACE BUERKLE, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Seiler

+FLORENCE S. DIPPOLD+FLORENCE S. DIPPOLD+FLORENCE S. DIPPOLD+FLORENCE S. DIPPOLD+FLORENCE S. DIPPOLDMr. James A. Dippold

+MARGARET C. DIPPOLD+MARGARET C. DIPPOLD+MARGARET C. DIPPOLD+MARGARET C. DIPPOLD+MARGARET C. DIPPOLDMr. James A. Dippold

+REV. JOHN A. DOMPKA+REV. JOHN A. DOMPKA+REV. JOHN A. DOMPKA+REV. JOHN A. DOMPKA+REV. JOHN A. DOMPKAMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Cirelli

+JOHN AND SUSAN E. FATORA+JOHN AND SUSAN E. FATORA+JOHN AND SUSAN E. FATORA+JOHN AND SUSAN E. FATORA+JOHN AND SUSAN E. FATORARev. Joachim R. Fatora, O.S.B.

+MR. AND MRS. ADAM FROST+MR. AND MRS. ADAM FROST+MR. AND MRS. ADAM FROST+MR. AND MRS. ADAM FROST+MR. AND MRS. ADAM FROSTMr. Leonard D. Frost

Tribute, Memorial Gifts



1975.Timothy J. KozakTimothy J. KozakTimothy J. KozakTimothy J. KozakTimothy J. Kozak of the Diocese of

Steubenville, Ohio, is the son of Mike and RoseMarie Kozak of Barberton, Ohio. He is a 1975graduate of Barberton High School,Barberton, Ohio. He earned a bachelor ofscience degree in chemical engineering fromthe University of Akron, Ohio, in 1980.

Gary W. KrummertGary W. KrummertGary W. KrummertGary W. KrummertGary W. Krummert of the Diocese ofPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the son of HelenKrummert of Coraopolis and the late HermanJ. Krummert. He is a 1983 graduate ofMontour High School, McKees Rocks. Heearned a bachelor of science degree ininformation systems from Carnegie MellonUniversity, Pittsburgh, in 1987, and completeda pre-theology program at DuquesneUniversity.

John F. Kurutz, Jr.,John F. Kurutz, Jr.,John F. Kurutz, Jr.,John F. Kurutz, Jr.,John F. Kurutz, Jr., of the Diocese ofAltoona-Johnstown is the son of John F.Kurutz, Sr., and Judy M. Kurutz of Westport,Pennsylvania. He is a 1992 graduate ofBucktail Area High School, Renovo,Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor of artsdegree in business administration, and abachelor of arts degree in economics fromLycoming College, Williamsport, Penn-sylvania, in 1996.

Shawn O. MalarkeyShawn O. MalarkeyShawn O. MalarkeyShawn O. MalarkeyShawn O. Malarkey of the Diocese ofPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the son of ThomasJ. and Lesley E. Malarkey of West Sunbury,Pennsylvania. He is a 1992 graduate ofMoniteau High School, West Sunbury. Heearned a bachelor of science degree inelementary and kindergarten education fromPennsylvania State University in 1996 and abachelor of arts degree in philosophy from

Duquesne University in 1998.John M. Matejek, Jr.,John M. Matejek, Jr.,John M. Matejek, Jr.,John M. Matejek, Jr.,John M. Matejek, Jr., of Acworth, Georgia,

Archdiocese of Atlanta, Georgia, is the sonof Helena V. Matejek of Chicago Heights,Illinois and the late John M. Matejek. He is a1966 graduate of Marian Catholic HighSchool, Chicago Heights. He earned abachelor of arts degree in history in 1971 fromthe University of Tampa, Florida.

Matthew R. McClainMatthew R. McClainMatthew R. McClainMatthew R. McClainMatthew R. McClain of the Diocese ofPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the son of Dr.Edward J. McClain, Jr., and Nancy M.McClain of Pittsburgh. He is a 1989 graduateof Mount Lebanon High School, Pittsburgh. Heearned a bachelor of arts degree in politicalscience from Colgate University, Hamilton,New York, in 1993 and completed a pre-theology program at Duquesne University.

David MedinaDavid MedinaDavid MedinaDavid MedinaDavid Medina of the Diocese of Tulsa,Oklahoma, is the son of Candelario Medinaand Gregoria Medina of Guadalajara, Jalisco,Mexico. He is a 1989 graduate of PreparatorySchool Number 5, Guadalajara. Hegraduated from Intercontinental University,Mexico, in 1995.

John K. NesbellaJohn K. NesbellaJohn K. NesbellaJohn K. NesbellaJohn K. Nesbella of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown is the son of Stephen and MaryNesbella of Lilly, Pennsylvania. He is a 1980graduate of Bishop Carroll High School,Ebensburg. He attended Saint Vincent Collegefrom 1980 to 1982 and 1986 to 1988, earninga bachelor of science degree in physics. Heearned a master of science degree in physicsfrom Indiana University of Pennsylvania in1995.

Brother Alban P. Nunn, O.S.B., Brother Alban P. Nunn, O.S.B., Brother Alban P. Nunn, O.S.B., Brother Alban P. Nunn, O.S.B., Brother Alban P. Nunn, O.S.B., of EalingAbbey, London, England, is the son of Alan

Edward Nunn and Margaret Joyce Nunn ofMelbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is a 1978graduate of The Peninsula School, MountEliza, Victoria, Australia. He earned abachelor of music degree in performance andcomposition in 1984 and a master of musicdegree in composition in 1987 from theUniversity of Melbourne, Australia. He earneda bachelor of arts degree and a master’sdegree from Oxford University in 1997.

Michael K. PecoshMichael K. PecoshMichael K. PecoshMichael K. PecoshMichael K. Pecosh of the Diocese ofGreensburg, Pennsylvania, is the son of Dr.Joseph E. and Patricia A. Pecosh ofBrownsville. He is a 1993 graduate ofBrownsville Area High School. He earned abachelor of arts degree in philosophy fromCalifornia University of Pennsylvania in 1997.

Matthew A. ReeseMatthew A. ReeseMatthew A. ReeseMatthew A. ReeseMatthew A. Reese of the Diocese ofAltoona-Johnstown is the son of Dennis andBetty Reese of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Heis a 1994 graduate of Central Cambria HighSchool, Ebensburg. He earned a bachelor ofarts degree in Latin American studies fromPontifical College Josephinum, Columbus,Ohio, in 1998.

Brother Abel Rodarte, O.S.B., Brother Abel Rodarte, O.S.B., Brother Abel Rodarte, O.S.B., Brother Abel Rodarte, O.S.B., Brother Abel Rodarte, O.S.B., of SaintVincent Archabbey, is the son of MariaDolores and Gonzalo Rodarte of Los Angeles,California. He is a 1987 graduate of BelmontHigh School and studied business at LosAngeles Community College. He is alsomajoring in psychology at Saint VincentCollege, where he is a counselor in theAdmissions and Financial Aid Office.

David A. ShafferDavid A. ShafferDavid A. ShafferDavid A. ShafferDavid A. Shaffer of the Diocese of Erie,Pennsylvania, is the son of David D. and Jean


There are now 108 students enrolled at Saint Vincent Seminary, including diocesan 74 diocesan and 16 Benedictine ordination students, and 14non-ordination students. Ordination students are pictured above with (front row, starting ninth from left), Father William J. Fay, Vice Rector;Father Alan E. Thomas, Dean of Students; Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rector; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Chancellor; SisterCecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Academic Dean; Father Kurt J. Belsole, Acting Director of Spiritual Life; Father Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., Director ofSpiritual Life.



Classroom work is only a part of the pro-gram of study for Saint Vincent Seminary stu-dents. They also undertake a variety ofpractica and internships designed to help themobtain pastoral experience. Fourth year the-ology students participate in two-week, on-siteinternships, one in the fall and one in the springto intensify their involvement each weekendin their assigned parishes. “A two-week, on-site internship allows the students to be activelyinvolved in their respective parishes,” said Fa-ther Richard B. Michel, O.S.B., the Seminary’sDirector of Field Education. Additionally, stu-dents take part in pastoral internships, servingat parishes, hospitals, prisons, schools, nursinghomes and other sites.

Fourth year students participating in theparish practicums from September 19 throughOctober 4 were: William Calabrese, Dioceseof Erie, Church of the Good Shepherd, atWest Middlesex; Brother Justin Dyrwal,O.S.B., Saint Andrew Abbey, at St. EdwardParish, Herminie; Brother Anthony Grossi,O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey, at St. Bene-dict Parish, Carrolltown. From the Archdioceseof Atlanta, Kevin Hargaden, was at St.Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon; FernandoMolina Restrepo at St. Bernard, Indiana; andAdrian Pleus at Holy Trinity, Ligonier. BrotherPaul Weckert, O.S.B., Saint Martin Abbey,was at St. John Parish, Latrobe; Brother AlbanNunn, O.S.B., Ealing Abbey, at St. VincentParish; Benedict Kapa, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, at St. Michael Parish, Wheeling;and Richard Tomkosky, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish,Altoona. Participating in pastoral internshipsthis semester are Brother William Benthall,O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey, serving atSaint Benedict the Moor Parish, Pittsburgh;Thomas Burke, Diocese of Pittsburgh, servingat the Greensburg Correctional Facility;Donald Cramer, Diocese of Harrisburg, whois at the Newman Center at Indiana Univer-sity of Pennsylvania; Eric Hill, Archdiocese ofAtlanta, Georgia, interning at St. Anne Nurs-ing Home, Greensburg; Roberto Orellana,Archdiocese of Atlanta, serving at GreenMeadows Nursing Home, Latrobe; RobertBurns, Diocese of Harrisburg, who is at Christthe Divine Teacher School, Latrobe; TerryO’Connor, Diocese of Pittsburgh, interning atClelian Heights School for Exceptional Chil-dren, Greensburg; Douglas Dorula, Dioceseof Greensburg, serving at Holy Family Parish,Latrobe; John Nesbella, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, serving at Catholic Charities of theDiocese of Greensburg; and AnthonyGargotta, Diocese of Pittsburgh, interning atSt. Catherine Parish, Pittsburgh.

Seminarians EarnSeminarians EarnSeminarians EarnSeminarians EarnSeminarians EarnPastoral ExperiencePastoral ExperiencePastoral ExperiencePastoral ExperiencePastoral Experience Remember Saint Vincent

Seminary in Your Will:

Creating a Living Legacy

Your will represents your legacy and final witness to yourfamily, friends and community. It is a testimony to your faith,your stewardship, and your gratitude to God for all His gifts.

Through your will you determine the distribution of your as-sets. No matter how large or how small, simple or complexyour estate, your will is one of the most important documentsthat you create. After satisfying the needs of your family, youcan use your will to support those charities whose missionsyou believe are important.

Since the founding of Saint Vincent Seminary in 1846, be-quests have helped us to prepare priests to serve the Church.

You may wish that your bequest to Saint Vincent Seminarybe restricted fors e m i n a r i a nscholarships,faculty enrich-ment or thetheological li-brary.

Through a be-quest you canalso establish aperpetual fundin your and your

spouse’s name or loved one’s name. For information in regardto any of these options, please call Saint Vincent Seminary at724-532-6740.

By including the Seminary in your will, you can be assuredthat you have provided a legacy of hope - helping to continueour tradition of preparing priests for many years to come.

An Attorney Answers Questions About Your WilL

You are invited to send for a free copy ofAn Attorney Answers Questions About Your Will. This bookletanswers some commonly asked questions about wills.Please complete and mail this coupon to Development

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Saint Vincent SeminarySaint Vincent SeminarySaint Vincent SeminarySaint Vincent SeminarySaint Vincent SeminaryEnrollment Still GrowingEnrollment Still GrowingEnrollment Still GrowingEnrollment Still GrowingEnrollment Still Growing

Saint Vincent Seminary’s enrollment contin-ues to grow, with a total of 108 students en-rolled for the fall semester. That figure includes95 students in the ordination program, ofwhich ten are pre-theology I students, sevenare pre-theology II students, 22 are in first the-ology, 28 in second theology, 18 in third the-ology and 10 in fourth theology. There areeight non-ordination students in the master ofarts degree program, one in the master of di-vinity degree program, four in the master ofreligious education degree program and onecontinuing education student.

To put things in perspective, Father ThomasP. Acklin, Seminary Rector, noted that in 1990there were just 38 ordination students at theSeminary, including 22 diocesan students. Thisyear there are 78 diocesan students and 16Benedictines.

A CARA study on Seminary enrollment,using figures for 1997-98, put Saint Vincenton the verge of breaking into the top ten larg-est seminaries nationwide. That figure also in-cludes formation programs abroad sponsoredby the hierarchy of the United States, such asthe North American College in Rome and theAmerican College in Louvain, Belgium. Basedon last year’s figures Saint Vincent was tiedfor 11th place with Oregon’s Mount AngelSeminary, with 84 ordination students. Thelargest seminary by enrollment last year wasMundelein Seminary in Illinois, with 187 ordi-nation students.

The study still showed a decrease in semi-nary enrollment over the past 30 years, someof which can be attributed to a decrease information programs at the high school andcollege levels. The CARA report noted thatthe Church has developed other models, in-cluding pre-theology programs, to form priest-hood candidates.

M. Shaffer of Harborcreek, Pennsylvania. Heis a 1994 graduate of Harbor Senior HighSchool, Erie. He earned a degree in arts andhumanities from Gannon University in 1998.

Bryan D. SmallBryan D. SmallBryan D. SmallBryan D. SmallBryan D. Small of Atlanta, and theArchdiocese of Atlanta, is the son of Ken Smalland the late Bobbie Small. He is a 1992graduate of St. Pius X High School. He earneda degree in psychology from St. MeinradCollege in 1997, and also attended WestGeorgia College.

William B. TollesonWilliam B. TollesonWilliam B. TollesonWilliam B. TollesonWilliam B. Tolleson of the Diocese ofCharlotte, North Carolina, is the son ofWilliam N. Tolleson III and Lynda M. Tollesonof Dallas, Texas. He is a 1985 graduate ofTrinity Christian Academy, Addison, Texas.He earned a bachelor of arts degree incommunication from Wheaton College,Wheaton, Illinois in 1989. He earned a masterof arts and is working on a doctorate incommunication from Regent University.

Joseph M. Tran Joseph M. Tran Joseph M. Tran Joseph M. Tran Joseph M. Tran of the Diocese of Charlotte,North Carolina, is the son of Canh Van Tranand Hoa Thi Phan of Bária Vung Tau, Vietnam.

(Continued from Page 10)News and NotesNews and NotesNews and NotesNews and NotesNews and Notes

He is a 1992 graduate of West Catholic HighSchool, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He earneda bachelor of arts degree in philosophy fromSt. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynne-wood, Pennsylvania, in 1992. He earned amaster of arts degree from St. MeinradSeminary, St. Meinrad, Indiana, in 1998.

Brother Paul M. Weckert, O.S.B.Brother Paul M. Weckert, O.S.B.Brother Paul M. Weckert, O.S.B.Brother Paul M. Weckert, O.S.B.Brother Paul M. Weckert, O.S.B. of SaintMartin’s Abbey, Lacey, Washington, is the sonof John Weckert of Mount Vernon,Washington and the late Eunice Weckert. Heis a 1965 graduate of Mount Vernon HighSchool, Washington. He earned a bachelor ofarts degree in religious studies in 1993 fromSaint Martin’s College, Lacey, and master ofarts and master of divinity degrees in theologyfrom Mount Angel Seminary in 1997.

G. David WeikartG. David WeikartG. David WeikartG. David WeikartG. David Weikart of the Diocese ofYoungstown, Ohio, is the son of Gene B.Weikart of Leetonia, Ohio and the late LenaA. Weikart. He is a 1981 graduate of LeetoniaHigh School, Leetonia. He earned a bachelorof arts degree in biology and secondaryeducation in 1986 from Kent State University.He earned a master of religious educationdegree from Loyola University in 1996.

New Chairman

At the October meeting of the Saint VincentAt the October meeting of the Saint VincentAt the October meeting of the Saint VincentAt the October meeting of the Saint VincentAt the October meeting of the Saint VincentSeminary Board of Regents, John C. Marous, Jr.,Seminary Board of Regents, John C. Marous, Jr.,Seminary Board of Regents, John C. Marous, Jr.,Seminary Board of Regents, John C. Marous, Jr.,Seminary Board of Regents, John C. Marous, Jr.,took over the reins as Chairman.took over the reins as Chairman.took over the reins as Chairman.took over the reins as Chairman.took over the reins as Chairman.

He succeeds the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco,He succeeds the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco,He succeeds the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco,He succeeds the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco,He succeeds the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco,Bishop of Greensburg, who remains on theBishop of Greensburg, who remains on theBishop of Greensburg, who remains on theBishop of Greensburg, who remains on theBishop of Greensburg, who remains on theboard. Mr. Marous is a former chairman andboard. Mr. Marous is a former chairman andboard. Mr. Marous is a former chairman andboard. Mr. Marous is a former chairman andboard. Mr. Marous is a former chairman andchief executive officer of Westinghouse Electricchief executive officer of Westinghouse Electricchief executive officer of Westinghouse Electricchief executive officer of Westinghouse Electricchief executive officer of Westinghouse ElectricCorp., is a member of the board of directors ofCorp., is a member of the board of directors ofCorp., is a member of the board of directors ofCorp., is a member of the board of directors ofCorp., is a member of the board of directors ofMellon Bank, Conrail and numerous other orga-Mellon Bank, Conrail and numerous other orga-Mellon Bank, Conrail and numerous other orga-Mellon Bank, Conrail and numerous other orga-Mellon Bank, Conrail and numerous other orga-nizations, and chairman of the board of the Ex-nizations, and chairman of the board of the Ex-nizations, and chairman of the board of the Ex-nizations, and chairman of the board of the Ex-nizations, and chairman of the board of the Ex-tra Mile Foundation.tra Mile Foundation.tra Mile Foundation.tra Mile Foundation.tra Mile Foundation.

The new board Vice Chairman is the MostThe new board Vice Chairman is the MostThe new board Vice Chairman is the MostThe new board Vice Chairman is the MostThe new board Vice Chairman is the MostRev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg.Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg.Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg.Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg.Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg.

John C. Marous, Jr.John C. Marous, Jr.John C. Marous, Jr.John C. Marous, Jr.John C. Marous, Jr.

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