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Website ................................................... 1, 8Cardinal’s Visit ..................................... 1, 7Rector’s Message ............................... 2Book on Bishop Boyle ......................... 2Three Join Board ................................. 3Greeting President Bush .................. 3Gristmill Book....................................... 4Assistant Rector Appointed........... 4Pontifical Degree ................................. 1, 4New Faculty Member .......................... 5Red Mass ............................................... 5Scholarship Established ................... 51999-2000 Photo .............................. 6-7Dissertation Defended ...................... 6-7Alumnus of Distinction...................... 8News and Notes................................... 9-12Tribute Gifts ........................................ 10

In This Issue . . .

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Cardinal Arinze to Celebrate

Mass During Visit

Pontifical Degree Status Attained

http://benedictine.stvincent.edu/seminary

Seminary Website LaunchedSaint Vincent Seminary now has a presence

on the Internet with the November 15, 1999, launch of its home page.

“As we enter the dawn of the new mil-lennium, it is appropriate that we use new technologies to communicate our Seminary’s mission,” said John C. Marous, Jr., Chairman of the Seminary Board of Regents.

“In the short time the site has been online, I have already heard from people who have visited all of the information about Saint Vincent Seminary,” said Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector. “That accessibility puts the latest news about our Seminary in cyberspace and allows us to communicate our mission in a stronger way.”

Father Thomas and members of the Rector’s Council will be bringing to the website a weekly message, which could range from a reflection on a Biblical passage to news about the Seminary. The page includes sections on the Saint Vincent campus, Seminary events, some history links, news releases, back issues of this newsletter, e-mail links to Seminary administration, staff and students, and a stewardship section.

The links section features a page on each of the dioceses, archdioceses and abbeys sending students to the Seminary. By following a link to that diocesan or abbey page, visitors can be transported to those available diocesan

Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rector of Saint Vincent Seminary, received an audience with Pope John Paul II during his December visit to Rome. Along with his greetings, Father Thomas told the Holy Father that he was remembered in the prayers of the Saint Vincent Seminary and Archabbey communities.

Saint Vincent Seminary recently received word that it has been authorized to grant the Bachelor in Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) degree, in affiliation with the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. The Seminary

His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze


becomes only one of about ten seminaries in the United States which can grant the degree. The approval comes from the Congregation for Catholic Education at the Vatican, which


Francis Cardinal Arinze, President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and a member of the Roman Curia, the Holy Father’s direct staff, will visit Saint Vincent Archabbey and Seminary April 29 and 30.

He will be the principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, which will include the dedication of the

Leaven Saint Vincent Seminary

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Leaven is published by

Saint Vincent Seminary300 Fraser Purchase Road

Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 15650-2690724-537-4592

http://benedictine.stvincent.edu

PublisherArchabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.

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

Assistant RectorRev. Kurt J. Belsole, O.S.B.

Vice RectorRev. William J. Fay

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

Dean of StudentsRev. Alan E. Thomas

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

Director of DevelopmentWilliam P. Malloy

Director of Public RelationsDonald A. Orlando

Writer/EditorKimberley A. Metzgar

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

Consulting EditorTheresa O. Schwab

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

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

Rev. Msgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMr. David L. BrennanMr. Frank V. Cahouet

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

Rev. Msgr. George R. CoyneMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. John F. DonoghueRev. Msgr. Raymond G. East

Mr. Mark F. GarceaSr. M. Gabriel Kane, I.H.M.

Rev. Thomas J. KramRev. Msgr. Paul A. LenzDr. James V. Maher, Jr.Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.

Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Dr. Rizal V. Pangilinan

Most Rev. Bernard W. SchmittMr. Thomas G. Wagner

Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl

Rector’s Message

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

I had the privilege of beginning early the celebration of the new millennium and the Jubilee Year by making a pilgrimage to Rome in December. Father Justin Matro, O.S.B., Director of Spiritual Life at Saint Vincent Seminary, defended with highest honors his doctoral dissertation entitled “Christian Suffer-ing in the Spiritual Writings of Adrienne Von Speyr.” We visited the Vatican Congrega-tion for Education where we received the news that the Seminary has once again been authorized to grant the Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree. We also visited Francis Cardinal Arinze who heads the Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue and who will be visiting Saint Vincent Archabbey and Seminary between April 29 and May 1, 2000. Perhaps the highlight of our visit was an opportunity to concelebrate Mass with Pope John Paul II. In the Papal apartments as well as in the Curia offices, I was impressed with the simplicity and faith with which these dedicated people live and work.

Back in Latrobe we recently welcomed Rev. Monsignor Paul A. Lenz to return as a member of the Board of Regents and welcomed as new members Most Rev. Bernard W. Schmitt, Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and Mr. Mark F. Garcea from Virginia Beach, Virginia. At my request, I am most grateful that Father Kurt J. Belsole, O.S.B., has been appointed by Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Chancellor of

Diocese of Pittsburgh Auxiliary Bishop John B. McDowell, a graduate of Saint Vincent Seminary, became the first author to write a book on the late Bishop Hugh C. Boyle, also a Saint Vincent graduate, who headed the diocese from 1921 until his death in 1950 at age 77 — the longest tenure of any bishop in the lengthy history of the diocese.

The defining moment in Bishop Boyle’s life came with the Johnstown flood of 1889, when he lost his father and seven brothers and sister. Just his mother and one brother survived.

During his 29 years as bishop he confirmed more than 500,000 children and ordained 623 priests.

“Water, Death and Grace,” a 100-page softcover book is available at Kirner’s, 219 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh.

Saint Vincent Seminary, to assist me in the growing administrative responsibilities of the Seminary so that together, we can continue to maintain a strong presence within the Seminary community, as well as to maintain a good relationship and communication with the various dioceses whom we serve.

As we cross the threshold into this millennium and begin the Jubilee Year 2000, we certainly do so with great strength and faith. Our Seminary is strong and we have been blessed with much growth, but especially a deepening sense of our mission and service to the Church. With the advent of our website we are hoping to extend our message to the broadest possible audience and to be in touch with people during this millennium in ways we could never have imagined. Above all, the meaning of the Jubilee Year gives us great hope that all which has kept us in any type of bondage may be transformed into a new freedom so that the Church may be renewed by rededicated shepherds and faithful ministers.

New Book By and Of SVS Alumnus


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Three Join Seminary

Board Two new members have joined the Saint

Vincent Seminary Board of Regents, along with another member who returns to the board after a seven-year absence.

They are Most Rev. Bernard W. Schmitt, Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, West Vir-ginia; Mark F. Garcea of Virginia Beach, Va., president and owner of M & G Electronics Corp. and owner of three professional sports teams; and Msgr. Paul A. Lenz, who serves as executive director of the Black and Indian Home Mission Office, Washington, D.C. Msgr. Lenz previously served on the board from 1984 to 1992.

Bishop Schmitt attended St. Charles Col-lege in Catonville, Md., St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Md., and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, where he did post-graduate studies in guidance and counseling. He was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Thomas J. McDonnell in Wheeling on May 28, 1955. He served as associate pastor of St. Joseph Cathedral in Wheeling and master of cer-emonies to the bishop (1955-1963); Diocesan Director of Vocations, Director of Propa-gation of the Faith and Director of CCD (1963-1966); Rector of St. Joseph Prepara-tory Seminary (1966-1972); pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church, St. Albans, West Virginia (1972-1982); pastor of St. Michael Church, Wheeling (1982-1989). He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston on May 31, 1988 and ordained on August 1, 1988. During his tenure as Auxiliary

Bishop he was named Diocesan Director of Vocations on October 26, 1988, and was appointed Diocesan Administrator on Febru-ary 17, 1989. He was appointed Seventh Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston on March 30, 1989 and installed on May 17, 1989. Bishop Schmitt’s national appointments include serving on the Bishops’ Committee on Priestly Life and Ministry (1988-1991); the National Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Marriage and Family (1990-1996) and the Campaign for Human Development Commit-tee (1996-1999).

Mr. Garcea is a member of the Board of Directors of St. Gregory the Great School in Virginia Beach and was a major supporter of the building of St. Gregory the Great Church, which is staffed by Saint Vincent Archabbey Benedictines. In addition to founding M & G Electronics Corp., which now employs over 600 people, Mr. Garcea is president and owner of the Hampton Roads Admirals, an American Hockey League franchise that will be affiliated with the Chicago Blackhawks in

2000-2001. He is also the largest stockholder of the Norfolk Tides Baseball Club and president/owner of the Hampton Roads Mariners, a professional soccer team. He is also president and owner of Harmony Investments, Inc.

Msgr. Lenz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Saint Vincent College in 1946, a Certificate for Language School Completion from Maryknoll Institute, Cochabamba, Bolivia; a Certificate for Excel-lence in Advanced Spanish from Penn State University. He received an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from Saint Vincent Seminary in 1995. He was ordained a priest April 2, 1949, in the Cathedral of Blessed Sacrament, Altoona, by the late Bishop Richard T. Guil-foyle. He was named a Papal Chamberlain on Dec. 16, 1960 and a Prelate of Honor on Dec. 10, 1982. Msgr. Lenz has served as Director for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith for the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, assistant editor of the diocesan paper, The Catholic Register, and curator and archi-vist of the Prince Gallitzin Chapel, Loretto (1953-1970); instructor in the Theology Department and Department Head at Mount Aloysius College (1956-1962); theology instructor at St. Francis College, Loretto (1962-1970). From 1949 to 1970 he served the following parishes: St. Patrick Church, Newry; St. Monica Church, Chest Springs; St. Joseph Church, Coupon, Pa. and St. Michael Church, Loretto. From 1970 to 1974 he was a missionary with the Prelature of Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay, South America, with the Guarani Indians. From 1974 to 1976 he was pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Bellefonte. In 1976 he was appointed by John Cardinal Krol as the Sixth Director of what is known today as the National Black and Indian Home Mission Office. He has also served on numerous boards in Washington D.C. and Louisiana.

Bishop Bernard W. Schmitt Msgr. Paul A. Lenz

Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents Chairman John C. Marous, Jr., also serves as Chairman of the Extra Mile Education Foundation Board. Mr. Marous, right, Pittsburgh Bishop Donald W. Wuerl, left, Saint Vincent College student Janard Pendleton, and Saint Vincent Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., greet former President George Bush during the foundation’s tenth anniversary celebration on October 7. Archabbot Douglas is also on the foundation’s board.

Bishop Wuerl, SVS Board Chairman Greet Former President



in 1978. He earned a Diploma in Latin Let-ters in 1980 from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome; a License in Patristic Theol-ogy and Sciences in 1983 from the Patristic Institute at the Augustinianum, Rome; studied at the Pontifical Liturgical Institute, Rome (1981-1983); and earned a doctorate in Sacred Theology in 1994 from Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm, Rome. He wrote his doctoral dissertation, Joy in Lent: “Gaudium” in the Rule of Saint Benedict, under the direction of Father Adalbert de Vogüé. He has also received grants from the German Government to study German at the Goethe Institut in Passau, Germany, and from the French Government to study French at the Institut Catholique in Paris.

Since 1983, Father Kurt has taught at Saint Vincent Seminary; he served as Academic Dean of the Seminary from 1986 to 1989. Since 1995, during the spring semesters, he has taught at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm, Rome; and since 1996, he served as the rector’s delegate in administering the scholarship endowment of the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm, Rome. In the fall semester of 1998, he served as acting Director of Spiritual Life at Saint Vincent Seminary. At the Seminary, Father Kurt has chaired and served on numerous committees, including the Academic Committee, Admis-sions Committee, Alumni Degree Committee, Master of Arts Committee, Middle States Association of Theological Schools Self-Study Committee, and the Committee on Faculty Rank.

At Saint Vincent Archabbey, Father Kurt has served as assistant guestmaster (1972-1975); master of ceremonies (1985-1993); secretary to the Archabbot (1991-1992); on the administrative staff of the Archabbot (1992-1993); on the Liturgy Committee (1984-present); the Gristmill Committee (1989-1991, 1997-present); on the Formation Committee (1992-present) and on the Saint Vincent Fire Department (1971-1976). He has been on the novitiate faculty of Saint Vincent Archabbey teaching monastic history since 1984.

His professional memberships include the North American Patristic Society (1985-pres-ent) and the American Benedictine Academy (1994-present).

Father Kurt has served on the editorial board of Word and Spirit (1992-1998), and has been an associate editor of The American Benedictine Review since 1994. He has published numerous articles and book reviews in various periodicals including Spirit and Life, Word and Spirit, Living

Rev. Kurt Belsole, O.S.B., Named Assistant RectorFather Kurt Belsole, O.S.B., Associate

Professor of Theology and Monastic Studies, has been named Assistant Rector of Saint Vincent Seminary by Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B, Chancellor of Saint Vincent Seminary. Father Kurt’s duties will include assisting the Rector, Father Thomas Acklin, O.S.B., in the daily administration of the seminary as well as in the areas of recruitment, planning, and development.

Father Kurt is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Belsole and a native of Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. He professed his first vows at Saint Vincent Archabbey in 1972 and was ordained a priest in 1978.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Saint Vincent College in 1974, Father Kurt received a Master of Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary

Prayer, Church History, Antiphon, and The American Benedictine Review, and has written four articles for the forthcom-ing Encyclopedia of Monasticism. His professional memberships include the North American Patristic Society (1985-present), the American Benedictine Academy (1994-pres-ent), and the Society for Catholic Liturgy (1997- present).

Rev. Kurt J. Belsole, O.S.B.

Rev. Omer U. Kline, O.S.B., Professor Emeritus of Homiletics at the Seminary, is the author of The Saint Vincent Archabbey Gristmill and Brewery, 1854-2000, just released. Copies, at $9.95 each, are available through the Basilica Gift Shop and the Saint Vincent College Book Center, as well as by mail through Archabbey Publications, for an additional $1.75 shipping and han-dling. The Gift Shop’s phone number is 724-532-5060.

Seminary Professor Emeritus Authors Book on Gristmill

authorized the affiliation with the Dominican House. “Saint Vincent Seminary received very high commendations from the bishops who send students here,” said Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector, who received the news during a recent visit to Rome. He explained that the credentials of the Seminary faculty and course offerings are studied during the Congregation for Education’s review of the petition, in addition to inquiries made of bishops who send students to the Seminary.

Although the degree is a “Bachelor in Sacred Theology,” this is not to be confused with the undergraduate bachelor’s degrees offered at colleges and universities, Father Thomas explained. “The S.T.B. will prepare students for ordination to the priesthood as well as further study in pontifical universities.” The degree is recognized internationally and therefore enables students to enter graduate programs in pontifical universities in Europe and throughout the world.

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Pontifical Degree



Red Mass Celebrant

Greensburg Bishop Anthony G. Bosco was the principal celebrant of the annual Red Mass, held on October 15, 1999, for the members of the Westmoreland County Bench and Bar at the start of the new judicial year. The Red Mass is hosted annu-ally by the Diocese of Greensburg, Saint Vincent Archabbey, College and Seminary.

Rev. Emmanuel Afunugo Joins Seminary Faculty

Rev. Emmanuel Afunugo, S.T.D.

Rev. Emmanuel Obimma Afunugo, S.T.D., has joined the faculty of Saint Vincent Semi-nary as an instructor in moral theology.

Father Emmanuel is a priest of the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, where he was ordained on May 26, 1983.

He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Kenrick Theological Seminary. St. Louis, Missouri in 1982; a Licentiate in Canon Law from the University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), Rome, Italy, in 1987; a Licenti-ate in Sacred Theology from The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., in 1994; and a Doctor in Sacred Theology degree from The Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family, Washington, D.C., in 1997. His dissertation was “Fatherlessness and the African American Family: A Study in Morality.”

His work in the Diocese of Amarillo has included serving as Consultant in Canonical Affairs from 1987 to 1991 and as Defender of the Bond, Appellate Court of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, from 1987 to 1991. He also researched, compiled and drafted guidelines for preparation and reception of the sacraments for the Diocese of Amarillo from 1989 to 1990.

Father Emmanuel’s parish work has included serving as Administrator of St. Mary Catholic Church, Umbarger, Texas (1997-1999); Parochial Vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Pampa, Texas (1987-1991); Pastor and Chief

Administrator of St. Ann’s Church and St. Theresa Mission, Bovina and Friona, Texas (1984-1985); Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Church, Amarillo, Texas (1983-1984). He was also a teacher of Adult Education and Religion and soccer coach at Alamo Catholic High School, Amarillo, Texas (1981-1984).

Father Emmanuel has conducted in-depth research on the hiring of African Americans in the Catholic colleges and universities of

the United States and, in conjunction with the National Conference for Interracial Justice, conducted research on the hiring of minorities in all the Catholic dioceses in the United States.

He has published the “Black Catholic Family in America: A Challenge to Catholic Pastoral Ministry,” in Homiletic and Pastoral Review (April, 1998), and has another publication, “Coping With Fatherlessness in African American Families: Basic Strategies,” under review.

His presentations have included “Justice, a Measure of Sensitivity, Creating a Just Community: Paradigms for Change,” at La Salle University; “Social Functions of the Church,” at Chillum, Maryland; “Health Care: An Economic Reality,” at Canadian, Texas; “Building Bridges,” at the annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration, Washington, D.C., in 1995 and “Christian Ethics and Economics,” presented to The National Catholic Confer-ence for Interracial Justice in 1995.

Saint Vincent Seminary has announced the establish-ment of the Rev. Adrian C. H. Pleus Leadership Scholar-ship. The scholarship will assist with the cost of educa-tion at Saint Vincent Semi-nary for students with need who demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

The $250,000 endow-ment is named for Father Adrian, a 1998 Seminary graduate now serving at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Kennesaw, Georgia, in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Father Adrian is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Werner Pleus of Plandome, New York. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in history at the University of the South in 1990, a master of education degree at the University of Georgia in 1994, and a master of divinity degree from

Scholarship Honors Priest From Atlanta Saint Vincent Seminary in 1998, cum laude. His home parish is St. Mary in Manhasset, New York.

“Father Adrian has already had a deep impact on the lives of the many friends he has made over the years,” said Archabbot Doug-las R. Nowicki of Saint Vincent, Seminary chancellor. “This schol-arship will serve as a tribute to his many tal-ents and as a stimulus to encourage other young men to leadership in the

priesthood.” For more information on the scholarship contact William P. Malloy, Direc-tor of Development, Saint Vincent Seminary, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, Pa., 15650-2690, 724-532-6740.



Saint Vincent Seminary administrators this year include, front row, from left, Rev. William Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; new faculty member Rev. Emmanuel Afunugo, instructor in moral theology; Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; Rev. Alan Thomas, Seminary Dean of Students; Rev. Justin Matro, O.S.B., Seminary Director of Spiritual Life.

The Saint Vincent Seminary student roster for the year includes, second row, from left, Gary Krummert, Diocese of Pittsburgh; James Reardon, Diocese of Erie; Jeffrey Tigyer, Diocese of Columbus.

Third row, from left, James Caldwell, Diocese of Tulsa; Mark Van Alstine, Diocese of Savannah; Anthony Gargotta, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Jason Campbell, Diocese of Tulsa; Chapin Engler, Diocese of Charlotte; Christopher Roux, Diocese of Charlotte; John Conway, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Paul Clark, Diocese of Harrisburg; Br. Bartholomew Landry, St. Bernard Abbey; Br. Benedict Alva, St. Procopius Abbey.

Fourth row, from left, Br. Patrick Doering, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Br. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Leo Fowler, Diocese of Charlotte; Clinton Zadroga, Diocese of Pittsburgh; John Kurutz, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Michael Burchill, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Richard Holdorf, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston; Eric Filmer, Diocese of Savannah; Anthony Stephens, Diocese of Savannah; David Perry, Diocese of Erie; David Brzoska, Diocese of Charlotte; Tien Hung Duong, Diocese of Charlotte; G. David Weikart, Diocese of Youngstown.

Fifth row, from left, Matthew McClain, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Edward Mazich, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; David Medina, Diocese of Tulsa; Don Cramer, Diocese of Harrisburg.

Sixth row, from left, Carl Kerkemeyer, Diocese of Tulsa; William Clark, Diocese of Charlotte; Br. Anthony Sargeant, O.S.B., St. Mary’s Abbey; Robert Vular, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Terrence O’Connor, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Brendan Rolling, O.S.B., St. Benedict Abbey; Br. Thomas Curry, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Br. Joseph Adams, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Br. Nicholas Ast, O.S.B., St. Gregory Abbey; Br. Lee Yoakam, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; John Nesbella, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

Seventh row, from left, Jonas Christal, Archdiocese of Campinas; Luis Osorio, Diocese of Charlotte; Br. William Benthall, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Shawn Malarkey, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Michael Calhoun, St. Bede Abbey; Steven Fauser, Diocese of Harrisburg; Roberto Orellana, Archdiocese of Atlanta; John Rice, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.

Eighth row, from left, Br. Aidan Bourque, O.S.B., St. Bernard Abbey; Br. Gregory Montagna, C.F.R., Saint Joseph Friary; Robert Burns, Diocese of Harrisburg; Daniel Beaumont, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Cajetan Homick, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Michael Stumpf, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Thomas Hamm, Diocese of Steubenville; David Hereshko, Diocese of Harrisburg; Thomas Dagle, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston; Bryan Small, Archdiocese of Atlanta; William Berkey, Diocese of Greensburg; Michael Rothan, Diocese of Harrisburg; Matthew Reese, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Ricardo de Silva, Diocese of Charlotte; Br. Matthew Laffey, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey.

Ninth row, from left, David Shaffer, Diocese of Erie; Jamie Stover, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Matthew Kujawinski, Diocese of Erie; Eric Hill, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Michael Zimcosky, Diocese of Greensburg; Paul Molchany, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; John Matejek, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Kevin Poecking, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Wayne Morris, Diocese of Steubenville; Timothy Kozak, Diocese of Steubenville; Joseph Ranelli, Diocese of Erie.

Tenth row, from left, Br. Philip Kanfush, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Br. Ignatius Kury, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Thomas Darcy, Diocese of Charlotte; Robert Miller, Diocese of Youngstown; Gregory Wilson, Diocese of Charleston; Stuart Crevcoure, Diocese of Tulsa; Thomas Lewandowski, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Kevin Bachmann, O.S.B., Holy Cross Abbey; Thomas Burke, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Michael Pecosh, Diocese of Greensburg; Douglas Dorula, Diocese of Greensburg; Thony Jean, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Joseph Codori, Jr., Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Brian Boosel, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Michael Heninger, Archdiocese of Atlanta.

Saint Vincent Seminary Administration and Ordination Students, 1999-2000

Photo by Emil Kuhar

Saint Vincent Seminary Director of Spiritual Life Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, summa cum laude, in Rome on Dec. 6, 1999. His dissertation, entitled “Christian Suffering in the Spiritual Writings of Adrienne Von Speyr,” is in the process of being published. The readers of the dissertation have also recommended that it be commercially published in its entirety.

Father Justin is the son of Nicholas P. Matro of Crabtree, Pennsylvania, and the late Marguerite (Monnich) Matro. He is one of six children, including Mary M. Abrey, Washingtonville, New York; N. P. Matro, Jr., Hawthorne, New Jersey; John Matro, Ramsey, New Jersey; Claire Davis, Monroeville; and William Matro, Crabtree.

He attended Highland Avenue Grade School, Midland Park, New Jersey, and is a 1976 graduate of Midland Park High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Seton Hall University in 1981 and a master of divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary in 1988.

He made simple profession of vows on July 10, 1984, and solemn profession of vows on July 11, 1987. He served his diaconate internship at Sacred Heart Parish, Jeannette (1988-1989). He was ordained a priest on May 27, 1989 by Bishop Anthony G. Bosco of Greensburg. At Saint Vincent, he served as assistant at the Archabbey gristmill (1984-1985); Archabbey guestmaster (1984-1985); socius of novices (1985-1986); assistant, Development Club (1986-1989); assistant, College Development Office (1986-1987); assistant, Seminary Development Office (1987-1991); member of the staff of Saint Vincent Retreat Programs (1986-1988); associate director of the Retreat Program (1988-1990); instructor at Saint Vincent Seminary (1990-present) and director of spiritual life for the Seminary (1993-present). In 1999, he was named to the regular faculty of Saint Vincent Seminary. He is assistant guestmaster of Leander Hall. In the fall of 1998 he began graduate studies in Rome.

Rev. Justin M. Matro Successfully Defends Doctorate

Congratulations were offered to Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., (fourth from left) on the successful defense of his dissertation, from , left, Mr. Nicholas Matro, Father Justin’s father; Father Marc LeClerc, S.J., second reader and a philosophy professor at the Gregorian Pontifical University; Father Manuel Ruiz-Jurado, S.J., Dean of the Institute of Spirituality and third reader; and (right) Father Jacques Servais, S.J., who directed the dissertation.

Congratulations Offered



Saint Vincent Seminary administrators this year include, front row, from left, Rev. William Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; new faculty member Rev. Emmanuel Afunugo, instructor in moral theology; Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; Rev. Alan Thomas, Seminary Dean of Students; Rev. Justin Matro, O.S.B., Seminary Director of Spiritual Life.

The Saint Vincent Seminary student roster for the year includes, second row, from left, Gary Krummert, Diocese of Pittsburgh; James Reardon, Diocese of Erie; Jeffrey Tigyer, Diocese of Columbus.

Third row, from left, James Caldwell, Diocese of Tulsa; Mark Van Alstine, Diocese of Savannah; Anthony Gargotta, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Jason Campbell, Diocese of Tulsa; Chapin Engler, Diocese of Charlotte; Christopher Roux, Diocese of Charlotte; John Conway, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Paul Clark, Diocese of Harrisburg; Br. Bartholomew Landry, St. Bernard Abbey; Br. Benedict Alva, St. Procopius Abbey.

Fourth row, from left, Br. Patrick Doering, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Br. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Leo Fowler, Diocese of Charlotte; Clinton Zadroga, Diocese of Pittsburgh; John Kurutz, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Michael Burchill, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Richard Holdorf, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston; Eric Filmer, Diocese of Savannah; Anthony Stephens, Diocese of Savannah; David Perry, Diocese of Erie; David Brzoska, Diocese of Charlotte; Tien Hung Duong, Diocese of Charlotte; G. David Weikart, Diocese of Youngstown.

Fifth row, from left, Matthew McClain, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Edward Mazich, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; David Medina, Diocese of Tulsa; Don Cramer, Diocese of Harrisburg.

Sixth row, from left, Carl Kerkemeyer, Diocese of Tulsa; William Clark, Diocese of Charlotte; Br. Anthony Sargeant, O.S.B., St. Mary’s Abbey; Robert Vular, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Terrence O’Connor, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Brendan Rolling, O.S.B., St. Benedict Abbey; Br. Thomas Curry, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Br. Joseph Adams, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Br. Nicholas Ast, O.S.B., St. Gregory Abbey; Br. Lee Yoakam, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; John Nesbella, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

Seventh row, from left, Jonas Christal, Archdiocese of Campinas; Luis Osorio, Diocese of Charlotte; Br. William Benthall, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Shawn Malarkey, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Michael Calhoun, St. Bede Abbey; Steven Fauser, Diocese of Harrisburg; Roberto Orellana, Archdiocese of Atlanta; John Rice, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.

Eighth row, from left, Br. Aidan Bourque, O.S.B., St. Bernard Abbey; Br. Gregory Montagna, C.F.R., Saint Joseph Friary; Robert Burns, Diocese of Harrisburg; Daniel Beaumont, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Cajetan Homick, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Michael Stumpf, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Thomas Hamm, Diocese of Steubenville; David Hereshko, Diocese of Harrisburg; Thomas Dagle, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston; Bryan Small, Archdiocese of Atlanta; William Berkey, Diocese of Greensburg; Michael Rothan, Diocese of Harrisburg; Matthew Reese, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Ricardo de Silva, Diocese of Charlotte; Br. Matthew Laffey, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey.

Ninth row, from left, David Shaffer, Diocese of Erie; Jamie Stover, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Matthew Kujawinski, Diocese of Erie; Eric Hill, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Michael Zimcosky, Diocese of Greensburg; Paul Molchany, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; John Matejek, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Kevin Poecking, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Wayne Morris, Diocese of Steubenville; Timothy Kozak, Diocese of Steubenville; Joseph Ranelli, Diocese of Erie.

Tenth row, from left, Br. Philip Kanfush, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Br. Ignatius Kury, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Thomas Darcy, Diocese of Charlotte; Robert Miller, Diocese of Youngstown; Gregory Wilson, Diocese of Charleston; Stuart Crevcoure, Diocese of Tulsa; Thomas Lewandowski, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Kevin Bachmann, O.S.B., Holy Cross Abbey; Thomas Burke, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Michael Pecosh, Diocese of Greensburg; Douglas Dorula, Diocese of Greensburg; Thony Jean, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Joseph Codori, Jr., Diocese of Pittsburgh; Br. Brian Boosel, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Michael Heninger, Archdiocese of Atlanta.

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new Basilica spires and the blessing of the new baptismal font.

Cardinal Arinze is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and the Pontifical Council for the Laity. He is one of the five cardinals on the presiding council of the Holy Father’s central coordination committee for the Great Jubilee Year 2000.

Born in 1932 in Nigeria, Cardinal Arinze was baptized a Catholic at age 9, and entered the seminary at age 13. He was ordained a priest in 1958, a bishop in 1965 and a cardinal in 1985.

Following the civil war in Nigeria, which ended in 1970, he, as archbishop and later as President of the Nigerian Council of Bishops, was a major contributor to the mobilization

of the native clergy, religious and laity. He led the evangelization movement in Nigeria, which doubled the number of Catholics in the country in less than 14 years. By the time he was called to serve in Rome in April of 1984, 66 percent of the population in his Archdiocese was Catholic, in comparison to the Nigerian national average of 11 percent.

As an experienced leader in the Church and a man rooted in the Nigerian background, he understands the spiritual attack on the family, the importance of the Eucharist, the potential impact of a growing seminary, and the art of evangelization. He is also a leading televi-sion personality in the United States and throughout the world.

Parts of this biography were taken from a cover story in Our Sunday Visitor and the Apostolate for Family Consecration of the Archdiocese of New York.

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Saint Vincent Seminary Director of Spiritual Life Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., successfully defended his doctoral dissertation, summa cum laude, in Rome on Dec. 6, 1999. His dissertation, entitled “Christian Suffering in the Spiritual Writings of Adrienne Von Speyr,” is in the process of being published. The readers of the dissertation have also recommended that it be commercially published in its entirety.

Father Justin is the son of Nicholas P. Matro of Crabtree, Pennsylvania, and the late Marguerite (Monnich) Matro. He is one of six children, including Mary M. Abrey, Washingtonville, New York; N. P. Matro, Jr., Hawthorne, New Jersey; John Matro, Ramsey, New Jersey; Claire Davis, Monroeville; and William Matro, Crabtree.

He attended Highland Avenue Grade School, Midland Park, New Jersey, and is a 1976 graduate of Midland Park High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Seton Hall University in 1981 and a master of divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary in 1988.

He made simple profession of vows on July 10, 1984, and solemn profession of vows on July 11, 1987. He served his diaconate internship at Sacred Heart Parish, Jeannette (1988-1989). He was ordained a priest on May 27, 1989 by Bishop Anthony G. Bosco of Greensburg. At Saint Vincent, he served as assistant at the Archabbey gristmill (1984-1985); Archabbey guestmaster (1984-1985); socius of novices (1985-1986); assistant, Development Club (1986-1989); assistant, College Development Office (1986-1987); assistant, Seminary Development Office (1987-1991); member of the staff of Saint Vincent Retreat Programs (1986-1988); associate director of the Retreat Program (1988-1990); instructor at Saint Vincent Seminary (1990-present) and director of spiritual life for the Seminary (1993-present). In 1999, he was named to the regular faculty of Saint Vincent Seminary. He is assistant guestmaster of Leander Hall. In the fall of 1998 he began graduate studies in Rome.

Rev. Justin M. Matro Successfully Defends Doctorate



Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of the Harrisburg Diocese, was the keynote speaker at Saint Vincent Seminary’s Annual Alumni Day banquet.

Msgr. Jules Roos, a Pittsburgh diocesan priest who has served the poor of Chimbote, Peru for 36 years was honored as a Saint Vincent Alumnus of Distinction by the Saint Vincent Alumni Association on October 26, 1999. Msgr. Roos, a 1952 graduate of Saint Vincent College and a 1956 graduate of Saint Vincent Seminary, is the executive director of The Social Work Center in Chimbote.

The Center began many years ago in one room, but now consists of a maternity hospital, outpatient clinic and clinical laboratory, with a number of social service, special studies and foreign service programs. From January through June of this year, the Center handled a total of 100,313 cases, including 1,539 babies delivered. The patient treatment statistics from 1966 through 1998 show that 3,014,028 individuals have been served. Once a thriving fishing port 250 miles north of Lima, Chimbote attracted a great number of unemployed persons looking for work. Atmospheric condi-

Presenting Monsignor Jules Roos, center, with the Saint Vincent Alumnus of Distinction Award recently were Rev. Gilbert J. Burke, O.S.B., left, Saint Vincent Alumni Director and Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Seminary Rector. Monsignor Roos, a Saint Vincent College and Seminary graduate, is a Pittsburgh diocesan priest.

tions decimated the fish population, and natural disasters, ranging from a 1970 earthquake to floods in the early 1980s have created very poor living conditions, and resulted in a 70 percent unemployment rate. Many people live in straw shacks without benefit of water, electricity or sewerage.

The poverty of this region and its substan-dard living conditions, causes malnutrition, dehydration, tuberculosis, premature delivery of newborns, and high risk newborns. In addition to treating these and other medical problems, the Center is also focused on meeting the moral and spiritual needs of the people it serves and on providing maternal and child care programs. In presenting the award, Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., the Chancellor of Saint Vincent Seminary, said that “Monsignor Roos has served the poorest of the poor for most of his priestly ministry. His care and service to those whom he has been called to serve has

Mr. John C. Marous, Jr., Chairman of the Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents, speaks during the Seminary’s annual Alumni Day banquet.

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Alumnus of Distinction

brought hope to people who each day are confronted by the challenges of survival. For them, he is God’s hands and feet.”

“We honor Monsignor Roos for his out-standing service to the Church and society,” said Rev. Gilbert J. Burke, O.S.B., Alumni Director. In honor of Msgr. Roos, the Saint Vincent Alumni Association and Saint Vincent Seminary provided a monetary gift to The Social Work Center in Chimbote.

and abbey sites. There are also photos of each bishop, archbishop or abbot, and photos of the diocesan and Benedictine classes for the past two years.The faculty section shows photos and credentials of the faculty, and also lists adjunct faculty members.

The Seminary course description and pro-gram catalogue has recently been completed, and much of the updated information from this publication is also available on the website. For example, tables list the programs of study. Thus, persons interested in taking a course can click their computer mouse on the

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appropriate category, such as theology or Sacred Scripture, see the course listings for that category, then click on a course and see a description of it.

The navigation bar also provides links to the other Saint Vincent websites, including that of the Archabbey, which features a weekly reflection on the Sunday Gospels. Please note that while the Saint Vincent Col-lege web address includes “www,” the Semi-nary and Archabbey pages do not. A shortcut page http://benedictine.stvincent.edu leads to a page linking all three sites. A website for Saint Vincent Parish, featuring a virtual tour of the Archabbey Basilica, is still in development.



Joseph J. Ciocca, M.D., S’89, is the newest member of the Family Birth and Women’s Care Center at St. Francis Hospital, New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Anthony D. Ditto, S’90, is the new

pastor of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Mount Pleasant.

Rev. William M. Calabrese, S’98, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Donald W. Trautman on September 24, 1999 in the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Erie, Pennsylvania.

* * * * *There are 22 new students studying for the

priesthood this year at Saint Vincent Seminary.Daniel E. Beaumont of the Diocese of

Pittsburgh is the son of William H. and Bernadette M. Beaumont of Oakdale. He is a 1988 graduate of West Allegheny High School, Imperial. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Duquesne University in 1999.

Br. Aidan Bourque, O.S.B. of St. Bernard Abbey, Cullman, Alabama, is the son of Nelson Bourque of Abbeville, Louisiana. He is a 1992 graduate of Kaplan High School, Kaplan, Louisiana.

Taking part in the Forum on Ecumenical Relations held recently at Saint Vincent were, from left: Rev. Dr. Warren M. Eshbach, Director of Pastoral Care, The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford; Rev. Dr. Paul L. Westcoat, Jr., of the United Church of Christ; Rev. James F. Podlesny, O.S.B., pastor of Holy Spirit Church, Palmyra, forum convener; Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of the Harrisburg Diocese, which has hosted the forum for the previous two years; Rev. Dr. Donald Freeman, HCR/Manor Professor of Congregational Life at Lancaster Theological Seminary; Rev. Jason DelVitto, pastor of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Çhurch, Bridgeville and Rev. Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., author of a forthcoming book on the Gospel of John and faculty member of Saint Vincent Seminary. “A Spirituality for Christian Unity” was the theme for the Forum, which is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Conference on Interchurch Cooperation and is held for Church leaders, ecumenical commission, and agency persons and others interested in the unity of Christ’s Church. Previous forums were held in the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Jason C. Campbell of the Diocese of Tulsa is the son of Ronnie and Linda Campbell of Lincolnton, North Carolina. He is a 1994 graduate of Mooresville Senior High School, Mooresville, North Carolina. He received

a degree in New Testament theology from Oral Roberts University in 1998.

Martin Celuch of the Diocese of Youngstown is the son of Agnesa

Celuchova of Slova- kia and the late Cyril Celuch. He is a 1994 graduate of Jiraskova Street 12 High School of Slovakia. He studied theology from 1994-1999 at Knazsky Seminár, Hlavná, Kosice, Slovakia.

Michael J. Darcy of the Congregation of the Oratory, Pittsburgh, is the son of Thomas J. and Kathleen M. Darcy of Middletown, New York. He is a 1991 graduate of Minisink Valley Central School, Slate Hill, New York. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in history in 1995 from the State University of New York at Binghamtom.

Thomas W. Darcy of the Diocese of Charlotte is the son of Thomas R. Darcy of Greensboro, North Carolina, and the late Geraldine B. Darcy. He is a 1988 graduate of W. H. Page Senior High, Greensboro. He received a bachelor of arts degree in classical archaeology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1998, where he also

Ecumenical Forum Participants

Saint Vincent Seminary student Danielle Dipre and Rev. Michael Crookston, a Seminary graduate, were featured in a series of articles done by The Catholic Accent on “The Changing Faces of Ministry.” Father Crookston is pastor at St. Thomas More Parish, Indiana, Pa., while Dipre serves as pastoral assistant. The article by Angela J. Burrows looks at the changes which have taken place in campus ministry, and how St. Thomas More and the Newman Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have adapted to those changes, as well as how the laity has been incorporated into the ministry.

* * * * *Rev. Gerard D. Kelly, C’46, S’49, recently

celebrated 50 years of service as a priest in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Rev. Thomas J. Kram, C’46, S’49, D’93, marked his golden anniversary as a priest of the Church of Pittsburgh June 6, 1999.

Msgr. Paul A. Lenz, C’46, D’95, marked his golden anniversary as a priest on April 2, 1949.

Rev. Richard P. Scherer, P’42, C’47, S’49 of Miami, Florida, celebrated his 50th anniversary in the priesthood this summer.

Rev. Eugene F. Lauer, C’57, S 61, has been appointed director of the Hesburgh Center for Sabbatical Programs, and faculty member at Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. This program has moved from the University of Notre Dame, where he was director for eleven years.

Rev. Henry P. Dinicco, C’54, S’58, priest of the Greensburg Diocese, was honored by the Calvert Provence Pennsylvania West District, Knights of Columbus, on August 29, 1999. The fourth degree class held at Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Greensburg, on that day, was dedicated to him.

Rev. Frank A. Mitolo, C’64, S’68, was recently honored at a military retirement ceremony in Pittsburgh. He serves as staff chaplain at Allegheny General Hospital.

Rev. John R. Cindric, P 66, C’70, S’74, pastor of St. Sebastian Church, Belle Vernon, was the guest speaker at St. Joan of Arc Parish Renewal in Farmington.

Rev. Joseph J. Riccardo, S’75, recently received the People who Make a Difference Award. He is pastor of SS. Cosmas & Damian Church, Punxsutawney.

Rev. John J. Detisch, S’87, has recently been appointed the pastor of St. Titus Church, Titusville, Pennsylvania, and its mission of Immaculate Conception Church in Mageetown. He will still serve as the Lt. Chaplain of the Erie Police Department.



To give a tribute or memorial gift, please make a donation to Saint Vincent Seminary in honor of or in memory of a friend, col-league or family member. Donations should be mailed to Mr. William Malloy in the Sem-inary Development Office, 300 Fraser Pur-chase Road, Latrobe, Pa., 15650-2690, 724-532-6740. Donors from June 1, 1999 to November 30, 1999 include:

IN HONOR OF:REV. PASCHAL N. KNEIP, O.S.B.

Ms. Judith A. PecoraroREV. THOMAS J. KRAM, D.D.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. GrommesMr. and Mrs. Roy R. HalseyMs. Nancy D. KramMr. and Mrs. David MeehanMr. and Mrs. Philip J. MeehanMr. and Mrs. Barry V. MillerDr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mulhern

BROTHER PATRICK R. LACEY, O.S.B. Mr. Melvin J. Matty

SISTER PERPETUA MURPHY, S.C.Mrs. Sue AnswineMr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Bonner, Jr.Mr. Christopher R. BroadMr. Gregory BroadMiss Martha M. BroadMrs. Mary E. BroadKaren Fennell and ChildrenMrs. Annette HartMrs. Donna GerhartMrs. Kim MetzgarMrs. Liz MorrisSister Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. MurphyMr. Hugh J. Murphy, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. Murphy, Jr.Mr. Michael A. MurphyMr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Murphy

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attended graduate school.Viliamu Vilo Emanuele, of the Diocese of

Mandeville, Jamaica, is the son of Emanuele Lilo and Akenese Lilo of Savaii, Western Samoa. He is a 1984 graduate of St. Peter Chanel High School, Western Samoa. He majored in philosophy at Moamoa Theological College and the College of St. Thomas.

Leo B. Fowler of the Diocese of Charlotte is the son of the late Deena J. Fowler of Mullins, South Carolina. He is a 1965 graduate of Holy Savior in Lockport, Louisiana. He graduated from Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina, in 1989 with a degree in history and studied philosophy at Belmont Abbey from 1991 to 1993. He received a master’s degree in library science from the University of South Carolina in 1996.

Peter Haladej of the Diocese of Youngstown is the son of Pauol Haladej and Theresa Halade-jová of Slovakia. He is a 1994 graduate of Kovácska Street 28 High School, Kosice, Slovakia. He studied theology from 1994-1999 at Knazsky Seminár, Hlavná, Kosice, Slovakia.

Br. Boniface P. Hicks, O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Archabbey is the son of William and Mary Hicks of Burke, Virginia. His home diocese is Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He is a 1993 graduate of Lake Braddock Secondary School. He earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science from Penn State University in 1998 and a master of science degree in computer science from Penn State in 1998.

Br. Cajetan P. Homick, O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Archabbey is the son of Paul and Patricia Homick of Brackenridge. He is a 1987 graduate

of Highlands High School, Natrona Heights. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Saint Vincent College in 1991 and a juris doctor degree in law from Duquesne University School of Law in 1994.

Matthew J. Kujawinski of the Diocese of Erie is the son of Arthur and Nancy Kujawinski of Erie. He is a 1995 graduate of Cathedral Preparatory School, Erie and received a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts from Gannon University, Erie, in 1999.

Br. Ignatius Kury, O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Archabbey is the son of Joseph J. and Mary Rose Kury of Akron, Ohio. He is a 1994 graduate of St. Vincent - St. Mary High School, Akron. He received a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Borromeo Seminary of John Carroll University in 1998.

Ms. Suzanne Erin Murphy and Mr. Brian SowersMr. and Mrs. David NortonMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. PevarnikMr. and Mrs. Joseph R. PevarnikMr. and Mrs. Mark A. PevarnikMatt, Chris, Matthew, Adam, Joshua, and Kayla PevarnikMrs. Nancy RavisSaint Vincent SeminaryMrs. Marcie Taylor

MRS. JOSEPH PEVARNIK Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.

REV. ADRIAN C. H. PLEUSMs. Louise T. Haney

REV. PAULINUS J. SELLE, O.S.B. Mr. Melvin J. Matty

ALL SLOVAK SEMINARIANS FROM SLOVAKIA

Mr. Emerick A. KravecIN MEMORY OF:

+LUCILLE ACKLINMr. and Mrs. James F. AcklinMr. and Mrs. Robert D. Cleary

ALL DECEASED PARISHIONERS OF HOLY FAMILY CHURCH

Mr. Frank J. Skrjanc+BRUNELLO BONACCHI

Mr. Robert A. Bonacchi+JOHN G. DEMICHELE

Mr. and Mrs. Albert D. DeMicheleEast Vandergrift Slovak Bowling LeagueMr. and Mrs. Andrew MusulaMr. and Mrs. Robert A. SmithMr. and Mrs. Corey Troilo

+STELLA DOMINICKMr. and Mrs. Joseph V. AmbroseMr. and Mrs. Robert O. LordMr. and Mrs. John J. NewmeyerMr. Thomas J. Thimons

Ms. Rose Marie Volpe+DOROTHY GRESS

Mr. Stephen G. Gress, Jr.+REV. JOHN P. KLEIN

Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Hann+MR. AND MRS. STEVE J. KOSMO

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Kosmo+FRANK L. KUSS

Mr. Thomas J. Kuss+ELAINE M. LONG

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Pevarnik+MR. FRANK LUCCI

Mr. Oswald Lucci+FRANK MORROW

Rev. Joseph R. Lemp, S.T.L.+REV. GILES L. NEALEN, O.S.B.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Lantzy+NICK AND IRENE PESANKA

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Cleary+HERMAN AND JULIA SELLE PON-TZER

Children of Herman and Julia Pontzer+MR. AND MRS. STEVE POVIRK

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Kosmo+REV. EMMERAN A. RETTGER, O.S.B.

Ms. Jean Hammer+JUDGE BERNARD F. SCHERER

Mrs. Norma Scherer+EDITH L. SEILER

Mr. Robert F. Seiler and Family+MR. DALE G. SNEERINGER

Mrs. Betty C. Sneeringer+BERTHA AND OTTO SULESKI

Mr. Russell Suleski+MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH SZCZYGIEL

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Kosmo+DANIEL JAMES WEISS

Mr. and Mrs. William Weiss+OLGA YENCHA

Mr. Cyril M. Yencha



Br. Bartholomew L. Landry, O.S.B., of Saint Bernard Abbey is the son of Anne J. Landry of Church Point, Louisiana. He is a 1991 graduate of Divine Word High School Seminary, East Troy, Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict, Louisiana in 1996 and also studied at Spring Hill College.

Br. Edward Mazich, O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Archabbey, is the son of Alice (Con-nolley) Mazich of Danville and the late John Mazich. He is a 1990 graduate of Danville Area High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from Penn State University in 1994, and a master of arts degree in theology from Saint Vincent Seminary in 1998.

Br. Gregory D. Montagna, C.F.R., is a Franciscan Friar and the son of Dr. David and Mrs. Grace Montagna of Cardale, Pennsylvania. He is a 1987 graduate of Brownsville Area High School. He received a bachelor of arts degree in politics and philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1991 and studied at Saint Vincent Seminary from 1993 to 1995.

Kevin G. Poecking of the Diocese of Pittsburgh is the son of Gordon Poecking of Hamburg, New York and Carol Poecking of Williamsville, New York. He is a 1986 graduate of Hamburg High School, Hamburg, New York. He earned a bachelor of science degree in math and industrial management from Carnegie Mellon University in 1990, a master of business administration degree in business from Robert Morris College in 1994 and a master of arts degree in philosophy from Duquesne University in 1999.

Joseph P. Ranelli of the Diocese of Erie is the son of Rocco J. and Lois D. Ranelli of Sharpsville. He is a 1977 graduate of Sharpsville High School and has studied at Gannon Univer-sity, Penn State University and Mercyhurst.

Michael W. Rothan of the Diocese of Harrisburg is the son of Richard and Mary Anna Rothan of Strasburg, Pennsylvania. He is a 1991 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Shippensburg University in 1995. He also earned a teacher certification from Millersville University in 1996.

Anthony W. Stephens of the Diocese of Savannah is the son of Jan Martin of Marietta, Georgia, and the late Wayne A. Stephens. He is a graduate of Alan C. Pope High School, Marietta, Georgia. He received an A.B.J. degree in telecommunications from the University of Georgia in 1997 and is studying telecommunica-tions in the master of arts degree program at the University of Georgia.

James M. Stover of the Diocese of Pitts-burgh is the son of James E. and Cecilia M. Stover of Pittsburgh. He is a 1991 graduate of North

Catholic High School. He received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Duquesne University in 1995 and an S.T.B. degree in theology from Pontifical Gregorian University in 1998.

Mark N. Van Alstine of the Diocese of Savannah is the son of William L. and Marie A. Van Alstine of Augusta, Georgia. He is a 1983 graduate of Alleluia Community School, Augusta, Georgia. He received a bachelor of science degree in mechanial engineering from Clemson University in 1987 and also attended the University of South Carolina at Aiken.

* * * * *The following deaths were reported: Rev. Thomas F. Carey, S’37, on Sep-

tember 9, 1999.Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Rooney, S’41,

on June 11, 1999.Rev. Francis M. Ott, S’42, on August

16, 1999.Rev. John J. Scanlon, S’42, on Novem-

ber 22, 1999.Most Rev. Norbert F. Gaughan, C 42,

S’45, on October 1, 1999.Rev. Edward J. Boley, S 43, on August

9, 1999.Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Schultz, S’47,

on October 27, 1999.Rev. Canice T. Welsh, O.S.B., P’39,

C’44, S’47, on October 9, 1999.Rev. Aloysius B. Berk, S’67, on August

27, 1999.

Bishop Adamec Presides Over Ministry of Acolyte InstallationAbove, Altoona-Johnstown Bishop Joseph V. Adamec, accepts the offertory

gifts during the November 9 Mass for Ministry of Acolyte, at which he presided. Eighteen seminarians from eight dioceses and one abbey were installed to the Ministry of Acolyte. The installation took place at the Archabbey Basilica. Installed were Br. Brian D. Boosel, O.S.B., Br. Thomas P. Curry, O.S.B. and Br. Edward Mazich, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Michael K. Pecosh and Michael Zimcosky, Diocese of Greensburg; Bryan D. Small, Archdiocese of Atlanta; Michael E. Burchill, Gary W. Krummert, Shawn O. Malarkey and Matthew R. McClain, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Thomas W. Dagle, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston; David A. Shaffer, Diocese of Erie; Matthew A. J. Reese, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; William P. Clark II and J. Chapin Engler, Diocese of Charlotte and James A. Caldwell, Jr., Carl A. Kerkemeyer and David Medina, Diocese of Tulsa.


Francis J. Baran, S’69, in April, 1998.Br. Philip F. Hurley, O.S.B., on May

13, 1999. He was well-known to the Seminary community as assistant archivist and sacristan at Saint Vincent Archabbey.

* * * * *Condolences are offered to:

Rev. Alfred L. Grotzinger, O.S.B., P’32, C’37, S’41, on the death of his sister, Amanda Ehrensberger, on September 1, 1999.

Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B., P’35, C’40, S’44, on the death of his brother Joseph H. Sedlacko on December 10, 1999.

Rev. Arthur J. Holtz, O.S.B., P’46, C’51, S’54, on the death of his brother Donald J. Holtz on October 18, 1999.

Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Lenz, C’46, S’49, D’95, on the death of his brother C. Glenn Lenz, C’57, on August 21, 1999.

Rev. Sebastian A. Samay, O.S.B., C’54, S’59, on the death of his mother Marie Samay on November 22, 1999.

Rev. Bede J. Hasso, O.S.B., C’50, S’57, on the death of his sister Elizabeth B. Miney on July 18, 1999.

Rev. Simon J. Toth, O.S.B., C’55, S’59, on the death of his sister Theresa M. Kempka on November 6, 1999.

Rev. Donald C. Fisher, C’57, S’61, on the death of his brother Michael J. Fisher on September 13, 1999.

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Rev. Robert L. Mellott, S’63, on the death of his mother Priscilla Mellott on November 6, 1999.

Louis J. Pascek, C’58, S’65, on the death of his sister Sophie Andrekanic on July 27, 1999.

Rev. Richard J. Wesoloski, C’69, S’72, on the death of his brother-in-law, Eugene P. Malley, on September 17, 1999.

Rev. Robert L. Seeman, S’79, on the death of his mother Irene Seeman on June 25, 1999.

Rev. Robert T. Lubic, Jr., S’95, on the death of his mother Carol Lubic on July 21, 1999.

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As part of the academic and pastoral formation for seminarians, parish and pastoral practica are required. In the fall semester there were 16 men in parish internships and 11 others in a pastoral practicum.

Those in a parish practicum are Rev. Mr. David Brzoska of Charlotte, at St. Bernard Parish, Indiana, Pa., with Msgr. William Charnoki as pastor; Joseph Codori of Pittsburgh, at St. John the Baptist Parish, Plum, with Rev. Charles Speicher, pastor; Rev. Mr. John Conway of Atlanta, at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Uniontown, with Rev. William Kiel, pastor; Rev. Mr. Thomas Hamm of Steubenville, at Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent, with Rev. Larry Kulick, pastor; Rev. Mr. Michael Heninger of Atlanta, at St. Benedict the Moor Parish, Pitts-burgh, with Rev. Carmen D’Amico, pastor;

Rev. Mr. David Hereshko of Harrisburg, at Our Lady of Grace Parish, Greensburg, with Rev. Larry Kiniry, pastor; Rev. Mr. Eric Hill, Atlanta, at St. Sebastian Parish, Belle Vernon, with Rev. John Cindric, pastor; Thony Jean of Atlanta, at St. John Vianney Parish, Pittsburgh, with Rev. Charles Bober, pastor; Rev. Br. Philip M. Kanfush, O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Archabbey, at St. Benedict Parish, Carrolltown, with Rev. Vincent Zidek, O.S.B., pastor; Rev. Br. Matthew Laffey, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey, at St. Peter Parish, Pittsburgh, with Rev. Benjamin Walker, O.S.B., pastor; Rev. Mr. John-Michael Lavelle of Youngstown, at St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City, with Rev. Paul Fitzmaurice, pastor; Thomas Lewandowski of Pittsburgh, with St. Thomas More Parish, Bethel Park, with Rev. Kenneth White, pastor; Rev. Mr. Luis Osorio, Charlotte, at St. Edward Parish, Herminie, with Rev. Larry Manchas, pastor; Rev. Br. Brendan Rolling, O.S.B., of St. Benedict Abbey, at St. Regis Parish, Traf-ford, with Rev. James Tringhese, pastor; James Stover of Pittsburgh, with St. Francis Cabrini Parish, Aliquippa, with Rev. Joseph Kleppner, pastor; Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Tigyer of Columbus, with St. John Parish, Latrobe, with Rev. Thomas Lukac as pastor.

Those in a pastoral practicum are Br. Nicho-las Ast, O.S.B., St. Gregory Abbey, with the Saint Vincent Parish, RCIA Process; Thomas Burke and Gary Krummert of Pittsburgh and David Perry of Erie, with the Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children; James Caldwell of Tulsa and Wayne Morris of Steubenville, with the residents of St. Anne Home for the Elderly; Ricardo de Silva of Charlotte and Robert Miller of Youngstown at the Greensburg State Correctional Facility; Paul Molchany of Altoona-Johnstown, with Adelphoi Village; Bryan Small of Atlanta, with Christ the Divine Teacher School, Latrobe; Michael Zimcosky of Greensburg, with the campus ministry of Greensburg Central Catholic High School.

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