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Volume 7, Number 1, Fall 1997 Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 15650, 412-537-4592

Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.

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At the annual Saint Vincent SeminaryAlumni Day, ask any alumnus to share somecommon experiences. Whether he be abishop, a parish priest, a Benedictine, a mem-ber of the class of 1996 or the class of 1940,eventually there will be a story about the Rev.Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.

Maybe it will be a story about the dayswhen he taught in Latin. Maybe it will be astory about the changes wrought by VaticanII. Or maybe it will simply be a story aboutfellowship, centered around a game of pi-nochle.

For 57 years, Fr. Paulinus has probablytaught nearly every student who passedthrough Saint Vincent Seminary, as well asmany students at Saint Vincent College. That’san incredible 116 semesters (he taught threesemesters a year for two years during WorldWar II ). That tenure, however, has come toan end, as Fr. Paulinus has retired at the age

Elizabeth J. Roderick Center, Chapel ofElizabeth J. Roderick Center, Chapel ofElizabeth J. Roderick Center, Chapel ofElizabeth J. Roderick Center, Chapel ofElizabeth J. Roderick Center, Chapel ofSaint Gregory the Great DedicatedSaint Gregory the Great DedicatedSaint Gregory the Great DedicatedSaint Gregory the Great DedicatedSaint Gregory the Great Dedicated

After several years of planning and a three-year fund raising period, construction has beencompleted for Saint Vincent Seminary’s ma-jor expansion project. This expansion was un-dertaken primarily due to increased enrollmentin the Seminary, with numbers of seminariansthe highest they have been in over 30 years(see related article on page 3).

The recently-completed Seminary projectsincluded construction of a new chapel, whichseats up to 120, and the addition and exten-sive renovation comprising the Elizabeth J.Roderick Center.

The addition and renovation provides 21 ad-ditional student rooms, five guest rooms andfaculty and administrative offices. The Centernow contains 14,250 square feet on three

floors, with a reception area, conference roomand formation staff residence.

The dedication of the Chapel of Saint Gre-gory the Great and the Elizabeth J. RoderickCenter was held Tuesday, October 28, whichwas also Seminary Alumni Day.

The Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishopof Greensburg, was the principal celebrant atthe Celebration of the Eucharist. Homilist wasthe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop ofPittsburgh.

Bishop Wuerl, in his homily, detailed the his-tory of Saint Vincent, and the roots of theSeminary which were planted by Saint Vincentfounder, Archabbot Boniface Wimmer,O.S.B.

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Mrs. Mary Ann S. Johanek, National Presi-Mrs. Mary Ann S. Johanek, National Presi-Mrs. Mary Ann S. Johanek, National Presi-Mrs. Mary Ann S. Johanek, National Presi-Mrs. Mary Ann S. Johanek, National Presi-dent of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso-dent of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso-dent of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso-dent of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso-dent of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso-ciation, offers an intercession in Slovak duringciation, offers an intercession in Slovak duringciation, offers an intercession in Slovak duringciation, offers an intercession in Slovak duringciation, offers an intercession in Slovak duringthe dedication Mass. The First Slovak Catho-the dedication Mass. The First Slovak Catho-the dedication Mass. The First Slovak Catho-the dedication Mass. The First Slovak Catho-the dedication Mass. The First Slovak Catho-lic Ladies Association donated $1 million to thelic Ladies Association donated $1 million to thelic Ladies Association donated $1 million to thelic Ladies Association donated $1 million to thelic Ladies Association donated $1 million to thePreserving the Vision Campaign, half of whichPreserving the Vision Campaign, half of whichPreserving the Vision Campaign, half of whichPreserving the Vision Campaign, half of whichPreserving the Vision Campaign, half of whichwill be used for endowment and library needs.will be used for endowment and library needs.will be used for endowment and library needs.will be used for endowment and library needs.will be used for endowment and library needs.

The Elizabeth J. Roderick Center is named forThe Elizabeth J. Roderick Center is named forThe Elizabeth J. Roderick Center is named forThe Elizabeth J. Roderick Center is named forThe Elizabeth J. Roderick Center is named forthe late wife of Mr. David M. Roderick, Sr.the late wife of Mr. David M. Roderick, Sr.the late wife of Mr. David M. Roderick, Sr.the late wife of Mr. David M. Roderick, Sr.the late wife of Mr. David M. Roderick, Sr.Mrs. Roderick is remembered as a deeply re-Mrs. Roderick is remembered as a deeply re-Mrs. Roderick is remembered as a deeply re-Mrs. Roderick is remembered as a deeply re-Mrs. Roderick is remembered as a deeply re-ligious person who was devoted to her familyligious person who was devoted to her familyligious person who was devoted to her familyligious person who was devoted to her familyligious person who was devoted to her familyand to her Catholic faith. She helped spreadand to her Catholic faith. She helped spreadand to her Catholic faith. She helped spreadand to her Catholic faith. She helped spreadand to her Catholic faith. She helped spreadthe Christian message through her care of thosethe Christian message through her care of thosethe Christian message through her care of thosethe Christian message through her care of thosethe Christian message through her care of thosein need throughout the world.in need throughout the world.in need throughout the world.in need throughout the world.in need throughout the world. (Continued on Page 16)

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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.Very Rev. Thomas P.Very Rev. Thomas P.Very Rev. Thomas P.Very Rev. Thomas P.

Acklin, O.S.B.Acklin, O.S.B.Acklin, O.S.B.Acklin, O.S.B.Acklin, O.S.B.

Vice Rector/Vice Rector/Vice Rector/Vice Rector/Vice Rector/Dean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of Students

Rev. 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.

Director of Spiritual LifeDirector of Spiritual LifeDirector of Spiritual LifeDirector of Spiritual LifeDirector of Spiritual LifeRev. Justin M. MatroRev. Justin M. MatroRev. Justin M. MatroRev. Justin M. MatroRev. Justin M. Matro

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 News DirectorAlumni News DirectorAlumni News DirectorAlumni News DirectorAlumni News 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:Rev. Richard B. Michel, O.S.B.Rev. Richard B. Michel, O.S.B.Rev. Richard B. Michel, O.S.B.Rev. Richard B. Michel, O.S.B.Rev. Richard B. Michel, O.S.B.Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.

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

Rev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaRev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaRev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaRev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaRev. Julio Alvarez-GarciaBishop Anthony G. BoscoBishop Anthony G. BoscoBishop Anthony G. BoscoBishop Anthony G. BoscoBishop Anthony G. BoscoMsgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMsgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMsgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMsgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMsgr. Lawrence E. Brandt

Deacon John J. ConcannonDeacon John J. ConcannonDeacon John J. ConcannonDeacon John J. ConcannonDeacon John J. ConcannonMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMsgr. George R. CoyneMsgr. George R. CoyneMsgr. George R. CoyneMsgr. George R. CoyneMsgr. George R. Coyne

Bishop Nicholas C. DattiloBishop Nicholas C. DattiloBishop Nicholas C. DattiloBishop Nicholas C. DattiloBishop Nicholas C. DattiloArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. Donoghue

Msgr. Raymond G. EastMsgr. Raymond G. EastMsgr. Raymond G. EastMsgr. Raymond G. EastMsgr. Raymond G. EastMrs. Elizabeth HaberbergerMrs. Elizabeth HaberbergerMrs. Elizabeth HaberbergerMrs. Elizabeth HaberbergerMrs. Elizabeth Haberberger

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.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.Archabbot 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. WagnerBishop Donald W. WuerlBishop Donald W. WuerlBishop Donald W. WuerlBishop Donald W. WuerlBishop Donald W. Wuerl

Rector’s Message

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

Upcoming Events

NOVEMBERNOVEMBERNOVEMBERNOVEMBERNOVEMBER17 Ministry of Acolyte, Bishop James A.

Griffin of Columbus, Ohio, Celebrant, 7:30p.m., Basilica.

22 Wheeling-Charleston Priesthood Or-dination of William Kuchinsky, 11 a.m., SaintJoseph Cathedral, Wheeling, West Virginia.

DECEMBERDECEMBERDECEMBERDECEMBERDECEMBER5, 7, 12-14 Saint Vincent Camerata Christ-

mas Concerts, 8 p.m., Saint VincentArchabbey Basilica. For ticket information call412-537-4579.

9-12 Final exams.20 Pittsburgh Diaconate Ordination of

James P. Holland Jr. and Thomas A. Sparacinoby Bishop David A. Zubik, 10 a.m., at St.

Vincent De Paul, New Castle, St. Lucy Wor-ship Site.

20 Diaconate Ordination of Brother Jus-tin Dyrwal, O.S.B., at St. Andrew Abbey,Cleveland, Ohio.

JANUARYJANUARYJANUARYJANUARYJANUARY5-9 Alumni Retreat, Father Thomas Acklin,

at Saint Emma Retreat House, Greensburg.12 Classes begin.30-Feb. 3 Seminary Retreat, Bishop Ed-

ward J. Slattery, Tulsa, Oklahoma, at SaintEmma Retreat House, Greensburg.

FEBRUARYFEBRUARYFEBRUARYFEBRUARYFEBRUARY10 Seminary Board of Regents Meeting.

In my ninth year as Rector of Saint VincentSeminary, I am still saying that this has been awonderful experience for me. One of the chal-lenges has been to balance the administrativeand management responsibilities which a Rec-tor has, with a deep involvement and engage-ment in the life of the Seminary community. Iam happy to say that these two areas in whichI have expended energy have turned out tobe mutually complementary.

Surely the realization of our vision has beenfurthered by the generosity of our manyalumni and friends as well as the bishops anddioceses which support Saint Vincent Semi-nary. Archabbot Douglas, Mr. John Marous,Bishop William Winter, Father Thomas Kram,the Board of Regents and so many volunteershave exercised powerful leadership in ourplanning and fund raising efforts. Withoutthem our task would have been much moredifficult if not impossible.

I am happy to say that, in pace with thesemany blessings, we have also continued togrow at Saint Vincent Seminary, not only innumbers but also spiritually and as a commu-nity. We have quickly filled all of the newrooms provided for seminarians at theRoderick Center. Likewise, the swelling num-ber of seminarians does not allow the newSaint Gregory Chapel to seem empty, but fullof the sound of the prayer and praise of ourSeminary community.

There are many measures of growth. Wecelebrate the dedication of our expanded fa-cilities which will so enhance our mission ofpriestly formation and preparation for thosewho will minister to the people of God. It isfairly easy to see evidence of growth in thechanged physical plant with its new and reno-vated buildings. Likewise, we can with grati-tude count up the pledges of those who havesupported us by sharing their resources with

us. A little more difficult to measure is the vastsupport we have received through the prayerof so many. As far as the Seminary commu-nity goes, we can count heads and therebymeasure our growth. The increasing strengthof our academic and pastoral programs andthe deepening spirit of community life andprayer are a bit more difficult to demonstrateby providing measurable evidence. Nonethe-less, from my vantage point it is very easy torecognize all of this growth, all of these bless-ings. You are among our finest blessings, andyou are among those whom we remembergratefully in prayer as we move “forward, al-ways forward” in our mission at Saint VincentSeminary. We are led forward to a deeperdedication to our Lord Jesus Christ, who is theheart of all we are.


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Saint Vincent Seminary diocesan and Benedictine students gather with front, from right, Rev. William J. Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; Sr. CeciliaSaint Vincent Seminary diocesan and Benedictine students gather with front, from right, Rev. William J. Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; Sr. CeciliaSaint Vincent Seminary diocesan and Benedictine students gather with front, from right, Rev. William J. Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; Sr. CeciliaSaint Vincent Seminary diocesan and Benedictine students gather with front, from right, Rev. William J. Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; Sr. CeciliaSaint Vincent Seminary diocesan and Benedictine students gather with front, from right, Rev. William J. Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; Sr. CeciliaMurphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., Director of Spiritual Life; front, fifth from right, Archabbot DouglasMurphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., Director of Spiritual Life; front, fifth from right, Archabbot DouglasMurphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., Director of Spiritual Life; front, fifth from right, Archabbot DouglasMurphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., Director of Spiritual Life; front, fifth from right, Archabbot DouglasMurphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., Director of Spiritual Life; front, fifth from right, Archabbot DouglasR. Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; front, seventh from right, the Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector.R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; front, seventh from right, the Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector.R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; front, seventh from right, the Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector.R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; front, seventh from right, the Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector.R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; front, seventh from right, the Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector.

Saint Vincent Seminary Enrollment At 30-Year HighContinuing a trend that began nearly a de-

cade ago, enrollment at Saint Vincent Semi-nary is still growing, reaching a 30-year highthis fall.

This year’s student population includes 84men preparing for the priesthood, who comefrom 16 sponsoring dioceses, seven monaster-ies and eight countries. There are also 19 otherstudents pursuing degrees in theology or reli-gious education, bringing the total number ofstudents registered to 103, the highest numberin more than 30 years.

“We’ve had a consistent increase,” said theVery Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., SeminaryRector. “It’s quite a solid trend.”

In addition to an effort to make theSeminary’s program better known to bishopsbeyond western Pennsylvania, Fr. Thomas at-tributes the growth to the Seminary’slongstanding reputation for developing well-rounded individuals, who are strong spiritually,theologically and pastorally.

“Among the characteristics responsible forthis growth are the priority we place on thepriestly formation program, and our empha-sis on spiritual life,” he said. The skills learnedhere “are integrated and come to the fullestexpression in someone whose faith, prayer lifeand sense of vocation have grown and devel-oped.”

Additionally, Fr. Thomas said, there is abroad range of backgrounds among the stu-dents, as well as the faculty, which further en-riches the seminarians’ education.

“We have architects, lawyers, engineers,health care workers, psychological counselors,social workers and teachers,” he said. “Theyall come with a breadth of experience, andbring a great maturity with them. They oftenhave experienced very deep conversions thathave changed their lives, and we are able tohelp them integrate that conversion into thebroader life of the church and into priestlyministry. Sharing their personal experience

broadens the lives of all of us who live here. Itis a tremendous source of energy for me towitness the process of formation of these men.”

The student population is truly internationalin scope, with seminarians from China, Taiwan,Vietnam, Brazil, El Salvador, India, Colombiaand Haiti. In recent years the Seminary hasalso had students from Poland and Slovakia.

“The international aspect of the Seminaryhas really enriched the composition of the stu-dent body. When you talk about a commu-nity you’re not talking about a very parochialgroup of people all focused on themselves,”Fr. Thomas said. “It’s like life itself. You havethe whole globe here, the universal Church, theChurch throughout the world.

“Many of the students here have sufferedand struggled for the freedom to practice theirfaith in their countries,” he added, noting thattheir experiences have had a great impact onthe faith of the other seminarians.




All of the students, Fr. Thomas noted, willserve in a diocese in the United States, withthe exceptions of the Chinese and Brazilianstudents. Those three will return to their homecountries to serve. Dioceses with students cur-rently at the Seminary include: Altoona-Johnstown, Erie, Greensburg, Harrisburg andPittsburgh in Pennsylvania; Beijing, China;Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus,Steubenville and Youngstown in Ohio; Tulsa,Oklahoma; Charleston, South Carolina; theVirgin Islands; Wheeling-Charleston, WestVirginia; and the Archdioceses of Atlanta,Georgia and Campinas, Brazil.

Students also represent Benedictine monas-teries including: Holy Cross Abbey, CanonCity, Colorado; Saint Andrew Abbey, Cleve-land, Ohio; Saint Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison,Kansas; Saint Gregory’s Abbey, Shawnee,Oklahoma; Saint Mary’s Abbey, Morristown,New Jersey; Saint Procopius Abbey, Lisle, Il-linois; and Saint Vincent Archabbey.

Saint Vincent Seminary is the fourth oldestRoman Catholic Seminary in the United States.Since 1846, more than 2,300 priests havebeen educated at Saint Vincent. Among dis-tinguished alumni, 28 are bishops, archbishopsand cardinals.

“A library is thought in cold storage.”“A library is thought in cold storage.”“A library is thought in cold storage.”“A library is thought in cold storage.”“A library is thought in cold storage.”Herbert Louis, First Viscount Samuel, 1947.Herbert Louis, First Viscount Samuel, 1947.Herbert Louis, First Viscount Samuel, 1947.Herbert Louis, First Viscount Samuel, 1947.Herbert Louis, First Viscount Samuel, 1947.

“A library is thought in cold storage,” LordSamuel wrote in A Book of Quotations. Andso it is... Thoughts, studies, research are rightthere on a shelf to be taken down when youneed them.

The Saint Vincent Seminary and CollegeLibrary holdings comprise one of the largesttheological collections in western Pennsylva-nia. It offers a valuable resource to faculty andstudents in the Seminary, as well as to theclergy in the neighboring dioceses and com-munities. It provides pastors, students andclergy with important information aboutCatholic Theology, Judaism, Protestant The-ology and non-Christian religions. The collec-tion contains 100 handwritten manuscripts andearly printed books which date before the year1500. There are hundreds of additional textsfrom the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenthcenturies.

Ten terminals in the library provide accessto the OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalog)which can also be accessed by remote personalcomputers via the campus LAN or modems.There are a number of library staff computerswhich can access the OCLC (On-line Com-puter Library Center), on-line Union Catalog

which contains more than 37,000,000 bib-liographic records from some 25,000 partici-pating libraries for cataloguing and interlibraryloan services. An academic computer areaoffers faculty, administrators, seminarians, stu-dents and patrons access to the Internet(World Wide Web).

It is very important that the theological col-lection support faculty research, curriculumand student needs, pastoral and scholarly uses.In order to increase its significance as a centerof learning, the Library must complete its da-tabase by retrospectively placing approxi-mately 40,000 theological titles into the da-tabase and by purchasing additional materi-als (books, journal subscriptions, CD-Rom pro-grams and on-line database programs).

Your help is needed! You have an opportu-nity to enhance the theological collection ofthe Library. Your gift of $50 or more will beacknowledged on a bookplate which will beaffixed to each donated item. You may wishto consider making a tribute gift to honorfriends and family on a special occasion or amemorial gift to honor those who have passedaway. If you would like to know how to en-dow the theological collection by becoming aTheological Fellow, please call (412) 532-6740.

Library Endowment Needs Help

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Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F., has joined theSaint Vincent Seminary Staff as coordina-tor of the Hispanic Ministries Program.

She most recently served as Director ofthe Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults andthe Baptism Preparation Program for St.Mary Parish, West Chicago, Illinois, whereshe lived from 1992 to 1995. She lived andworked in New York for a decade, from1981 to 1991, serving as an ImmigrationCounselor for the Archdiocese of NewYork Catholic Charities Office for Immi-grant Services, and as a Patient Advocatewith the Health and Hospitals Corporationof New York. In New York, her ministriesconsisted of hands-on and crisis interven-tion work on behalf ot the desperatelypoor. She was in constant contact with thehomeless, the jobless, the medicallydeprived,the mentally ill, addicts, AIDS vic-tims and immigrants.

Prior to that she was a language depart-ment head and teacher at St. Francis Acad-emy, Pittsburgh. She has a bachelor ofeducation degree in elementary educationfrom Carlow College, Pittsburgh; a masterof arts degree in Spanish from MillersvilleUniversity, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and amaster of pastoral studies degree from theInstitute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola Uni-versity, Chicago, Illinois.

Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F.Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F.Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F.Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F.Sr. Elise Mora, O.S.F.



“Forward, always forward, everywhereforward,” were the words of ArchabbotWimmer, words the Benedictine communitystill lives by.

Bishop Wuerl commended the Saint Vincentcommunity of today for continuing ArchabbotWimmer’s vision. He noted that the expansionhas already paid dividends as new rooms cre-ated at the Elizabeth J. Roderick Center arealready filled with new seminarians.

Following Mass, Bishop Bosco blessed theElizabeth J. Roderick Center. Mr. David M.Roderick, Jr., gave the reading.

The Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishopof Harrisburg, blessed the Seminary Residenceand Administrative Offices. Mrs. Margaret R.Bock of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso-ciation, gave the reading.

Bishop Wuerl blessed the Chapel of SaintGregory the Great, while Seminarian JamesP. Holland, Jr., of the Pittsburgh Diocese, didthe readings.

Other participants in the blessing servicewere Sister Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M., SeminaryAcademic Dean; Seminarian Douglas E.Dorula, of the Diocese of Greensburg and theRev. Mr. Frantisek Halka, Deacon, Diocese ofAltoona-Johnstown.

At the dinner which followed, Mrs. MaryAnn Johanek, National President of The FirstCatholic Slovak Ladies Association spoke.

“The Benedictine Community of SaintVincent Archabbey has played an importantrole in the development of Slovak-Americanculture and history in the United States for wellover 100 years,” Mrs. Johanek said. “Throughits educational programs in the College andSeminary, Saint Vincent provided opportuni-ties for Slovak-Americans everywhere to en-ter the mainstream of American society. TheBenedictines established churches and schools,founded new religious communities, helpednewly arrived Slovak immigrants with theirphysical and spiritual needs, taught the Slo-vak language and educated generations ofpriests to pass on the Catholic faith to futuregenerations of Slovak-American Catholics.“In recognition of the tremendous contributionof the Benedictine Community to SlovakAmerican culture and history, the First Catho-lic Slovak Ladies Association at its annual con-vention in October of 1995 was pleased toapprove a grant of one million dollars to theBenedictines of Saint Vincent Archabbey insupport of its educational work at SaintVincent Seminary,” she said.“I am honored this evening to announce thatin recognition of the tremendous contributionof the Benedictine Community to Slovak-American culture and history, the establish-ment of the Sväté Písmo i Katolícka Viera Edu-cation Fund at Saint Vincent Seminary. Theessence of what the students at Saint VincentSeminary study is Sacred Scripture (SvätéPísmo), and passing on the Catholic faith

(Katolícka Viera) is the task to which they com-mit themselves in their lives as priests,” Mrs.Johanek said.

The Fund will provide financial assistancefor student scholarships and for faculty devel-opment as well as for maintaining the sacredsciences collection at the Saint Vincent Library.

The major gift for the Center came from Mr.David M. Roderick, Sr., former chairman andchief executive officer of USX, and is namedin memory of his late wife, Mrs. Elizabeth“Bettie” J. Roderick.

Mrs. Roderick was a deeply religious per-son who was devoted to her family and to herCatholic faith. She had a deep desire to spreadthe message of Christ, and that desire will con-tinue in the future through the generations ofpriests, religious and lay persons who will beeducated at The Elizabeth J. Roderick Cen-ter.

Mr. Roderick, also speaking during the din-ner program, said he and his family weregrateful that Mrs. Roderick’s desire to spreadthe message of Christ will be continued throughSaint Vincent Seminary.

Archabbot Douglas commented that “oneof the goals of the capital campaign was tocelebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrivalof the Benedictines at Saint Vincent, and toundertake projects that would reflect thestrength and continued growth of SaintVincent. The Monastery, the College, the Par-ish and the Seminary have completed major

The dinner following the dedication ceremonies was held in Kennedy Hall. Seminary alumni, studcents, faculty and staff, as well as donors to theThe dinner following the dedication ceremonies was held in Kennedy Hall. Seminary alumni, studcents, faculty and staff, as well as donors to theThe dinner following the dedication ceremonies was held in Kennedy Hall. Seminary alumni, studcents, faculty and staff, as well as donors to theThe dinner following the dedication ceremonies was held in Kennedy Hall. Seminary alumni, studcents, faculty and staff, as well as donors to theThe dinner following the dedication ceremonies was held in Kennedy Hall. Seminary alumni, studcents, faculty and staff, as well as donors to thePreserving the Vision Campaign attended.Preserving the Vision Campaign attended.Preserving the Vision Campaign attended.Preserving the Vision Campaign attended.Preserving the Vision Campaign attended.

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The Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg, was the Principal Celebrant at theThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg, was the Principal Celebrant at theThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg, was the Principal Celebrant at theThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg, was the Principal Celebrant at theThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg, was the Principal Celebrant at theCelebration of the Eucharist, the first in a series of events marking the Dedication of the Eliza-Celebration of the Eucharist, the first in a series of events marking the Dedication of the Eliza-Celebration of the Eucharist, the first in a series of events marking the Dedication of the Eliza-Celebration of the Eucharist, the first in a series of events marking the Dedication of the Eliza-Celebration of the Eucharist, the first in a series of events marking the Dedication of the Eliza-beth J. Roderick Center and the Chapel of Saint Gregory the Great. To Bishop Bosco’s left isbeth J. Roderick Center and the Chapel of Saint Gregory the Great. To Bishop Bosco’s left isbeth J. Roderick Center and the Chapel of Saint Gregory the Great. To Bishop Bosco’s left isbeth J. Roderick Center and the Chapel of Saint Gregory the Great. To Bishop Bosco’s left isbeth J. Roderick Center and the Chapel of Saint Gregory the Great. To Bishop Bosco’s left isthe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, Homilist at the Mass. To Bishop Bosco’sthe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, Homilist at the Mass. To Bishop Bosco’sthe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, Homilist at the Mass. To Bishop Bosco’sthe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, Homilist at the Mass. To Bishop Bosco’sthe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, Homilist at the Mass. To Bishop Bosco’sright is the Most Rev. Judson M. Procyk, Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgy, Byzantine.right is the Most Rev. Judson M. Procyk, Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgy, Byzantine.right is the Most Rev. Judson M. Procyk, Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgy, Byzantine.right is the Most Rev. Judson M. Procyk, Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgy, Byzantine.right is the Most Rev. Judson M. Procyk, Metropolitan Archbishop of Pittsburgy, Byzantine.

Mr. David M. Roderick, Jr., reads Hebrews 13: 1-3, 7-8, during the Blessing of the Elizabeth J.Mr. David M. Roderick, Jr., reads Hebrews 13: 1-3, 7-8, during the Blessing of the Elizabeth J.Mr. David M. Roderick, Jr., reads Hebrews 13: 1-3, 7-8, during the Blessing of the Elizabeth J.Mr. David M. Roderick, Jr., reads Hebrews 13: 1-3, 7-8, during the Blessing of the Elizabeth J.Mr. David M. Roderick, Jr., reads Hebrews 13: 1-3, 7-8, during the Blessing of the Elizabeth J.Roderick Center. To his left is the Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg. BehindRoderick Center. To his left is the Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg. BehindRoderick Center. To his left is the Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg. BehindRoderick Center. To his left is the Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg. BehindRoderick Center. To his left is the Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg. BehindMr. Roderick is the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg. Behind Bishop Bosco isMr. Roderick is the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg. Behind Bishop Bosco isMr. Roderick is the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg. Behind Bishop Bosco isMr. Roderick is the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg. Behind Bishop Bosco isMr. Roderick is the Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg. Behind Bishop Bosco isa portrait of Elizabeth J. Roderick.a portrait of Elizabeth J. Roderick.a portrait of Elizabeth J. Roderick.a portrait of Elizabeth J. Roderick.a portrait of Elizabeth J. Roderick.

The Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofGreensburg, blesses the Elizabeth J. RoderickGreensburg, blesses the Elizabeth J. RoderickGreensburg, blesses the Elizabeth J. RoderickGreensburg, blesses the Elizabeth J. RoderickGreensburg, blesses the Elizabeth J. RoderickCenter.Center.Center.Center.Center.

Mr. John C. Marous, Jr., was the ChairmanMr. John C. Marous, Jr., was the ChairmanMr. John C. Marous, Jr., was the ChairmanMr. John C. Marous, Jr., was the ChairmanMr. John C. Marous, Jr., was the Chairmanof the Preserving the Vision Campaign. Mr.of the Preserving the Vision Campaign. Mr.of the Preserving the Vision Campaign. Mr.of the Preserving the Vision Campaign. Mr.of the Preserving the Vision Campaign. Mr.Marous, former chief executive officer ofMarous, former chief executive officer ofMarous, former chief executive officer ofMarous, former chief executive officer ofMarous, former chief executive officer ofWestinghouse, and the Campaign SteeringWestinghouse, and the Campaign SteeringWestinghouse, and the Campaign SteeringWestinghouse, and the Campaign SteeringWestinghouse, and the Campaign SteeringCommittee members (listed on page 8) helpedCommittee members (listed on page 8) helpedCommittee members (listed on page 8) helpedCommittee members (listed on page 8) helpedCommittee members (listed on page 8) helpedto raise over $10 million for the benefit of Saintto raise over $10 million for the benefit of Saintto raise over $10 million for the benefit of Saintto raise over $10 million for the benefit of Saintto raise over $10 million for the benefit of SaintVincent Monastery, Seminary and Parish.Vincent Monastery, Seminary and Parish.Vincent Monastery, Seminary and Parish.Vincent Monastery, Seminary and Parish.Vincent Monastery, Seminary and Parish.Above, he speaks about the campaign duringAbove, he speaks about the campaign duringAbove, he speaks about the campaign duringAbove, he speaks about the campaign duringAbove, he speaks about the campaign duringthe dinner program at the Seminary dedica-the dinner program at the Seminary dedica-the dinner program at the Seminary dedica-the dinner program at the Seminary dedica-the dinner program at the Seminary dedica-tion ceremony.tion ceremony.tion ceremony.tion ceremony.tion ceremony.

Seminary Dedication

held on October 28, 1997



The Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop ofHarrisburg, blesses the Seminary ResidenceHarrisburg, blesses the Seminary ResidenceHarrisburg, blesses the Seminary ResidenceHarrisburg, blesses the Seminary ResidenceHarrisburg, blesses the Seminary Residenceand Administrative Offices during the Dedi-and Administrative Offices during the Dedi-and Administrative Offices during the Dedi-and Administrative Offices during the Dedi-and Administrative Offices during the Dedi-cation Ceremonies on October 28, 1997.cation Ceremonies on October 28, 1997.cation Ceremonies on October 28, 1997.cation Ceremonies on October 28, 1997.cation Ceremonies on October 28, 1997.Bishop Dattilo, Bishop Bosco and Bishop WuerlBishop Dattilo, Bishop Bosco and Bishop WuerlBishop Dattilo, Bishop Bosco and Bishop WuerlBishop Dattilo, Bishop Bosco and Bishop WuerlBishop Dattilo, Bishop Bosco and Bishop Wuerlare on the Seminary Board of Regents.are on the Seminary Board of Regents.are on the Seminary Board of Regents.are on the Seminary Board of Regents.are on the Seminary Board of Regents.

The Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, blesses the Chapel of Saint GregoryThe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, blesses the Chapel of Saint GregoryThe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, blesses the Chapel of Saint GregoryThe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, blesses the Chapel of Saint GregoryThe Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh, blesses the Chapel of Saint Gregorythe Great. Saint Gregory the Great was Pope and Doctor of the Church. He was an ardentthe Great. Saint Gregory the Great was Pope and Doctor of the Church. He was an ardentthe Great. Saint Gregory the Great was Pope and Doctor of the Church. He was an ardentthe Great. Saint Gregory the Great was Pope and Doctor of the Church. He was an ardentthe Great. Saint Gregory the Great was Pope and Doctor of the Church. He was an ardentpromoter of monasticism. Gregory founded seven monasteries, six in Sicily and one in Rome,promoter of monasticism. Gregory founded seven monasteries, six in Sicily and one in Rome,promoter of monasticism. Gregory founded seven monasteries, six in Sicily and one in Rome,promoter of monasticism. Gregory founded seven monasteries, six in Sicily and one in Rome,promoter of monasticism. Gregory founded seven monasteries, six in Sicily and one in Rome,which he entered as a monk. Saint Gregory was strong in his defense of the Church, his love ofwhich he entered as a monk. Saint Gregory was strong in his defense of the Church, his love ofwhich he entered as a monk. Saint Gregory was strong in his defense of the Church, his love ofwhich he entered as a monk. Saint Gregory was strong in his defense of the Church, his love ofwhich he entered as a monk. Saint Gregory was strong in his defense of the Church, his love ofthe poor, his missionary activities, pastoral care and his spiritual teachings. His ‘Liber regulaethe poor, his missionary activities, pastoral care and his spiritual teachings. His ‘Liber regulaethe poor, his missionary activities, pastoral care and his spiritual teachings. His ‘Liber regulaethe poor, his missionary activities, pastoral care and his spiritual teachings. His ‘Liber regulaethe poor, his missionary activities, pastoral care and his spiritual teachings. His ‘Liber regulaePastoralis’ sets out the directives for the pastoral life of bishops and priests who shepherd souls.Pastoralis’ sets out the directives for the pastoral life of bishops and priests who shepherd souls.Pastoralis’ sets out the directives for the pastoral life of bishops and priests who shepherd souls.Pastoralis’ sets out the directives for the pastoral life of bishops and priests who shepherd souls.Pastoralis’ sets out the directives for the pastoral life of bishops and priests who shepherd souls.He advanced the development of liturgical music and his name has been so closely linked withHe advanced the development of liturgical music and his name has been so closely linked withHe advanced the development of liturgical music and his name has been so closely linked withHe advanced the development of liturgical music and his name has been so closely linked withHe advanced the development of liturgical music and his name has been so closely linked withplainsong that it is commonly known as ‘Gregorian Chant.’plainsong that it is commonly known as ‘Gregorian Chant.’plainsong that it is commonly known as ‘Gregorian Chant.’plainsong that it is commonly known as ‘Gregorian Chant.’plainsong that it is commonly known as ‘Gregorian Chant.’

The Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rec-The Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rec-The Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rec-The Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rec-The Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rec-tor of Saint Vincent Seminary, provides thetor of Saint Vincent Seminary, provides thetor of Saint Vincent Seminary, provides thetor of Saint Vincent Seminary, provides thetor of Saint Vincent Seminary, provides thewelcome during the dinner program which waswelcome during the dinner program which waswelcome during the dinner program which waswelcome during the dinner program which waswelcome during the dinner program which waspart of the Seminary dedication.part of the Seminary dedication.part of the Seminary dedication.part of the Seminary dedication.part of the Seminary dedication.

Mrs. Margaret R. Bock of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, reads from I CorinthiansMrs. Margaret R. Bock of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, reads from I CorinthiansMrs. Margaret R. Bock of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, reads from I CorinthiansMrs. Margaret R. Bock of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, reads from I CorinthiansMrs. Margaret R. Bock of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, reads from I Corinthians1: 26-31, during the blessing of the Seminary Residence and Administrative Offices.1: 26-31, during the blessing of the Seminary Residence and Administrative Offices.1: 26-31, during the blessing of the Seminary Residence and Administrative Offices.1: 26-31, during the blessing of the Seminary Residence and Administrative Offices.1: 26-31, during the blessing of the Seminary Residence and Administrative Offices.

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ChairmanChairmanChairmanChairmanChairmanMr. John C. Marous, Jr.

Campaign Steering Committee MembersCampaign Steering Committee MembersCampaign Steering Committee MembersCampaign Steering Committee MembersCampaign Steering Committee MembersVery Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.; MostRev. Anthony G. Bosco; Rev. Gilbert J.Burke, O.S.B.; Mr. Frank V. Cahouet; Mr.John E. Connelly; Mr. J. Wray Connolly,Jr.; Mr. Patrick J. DiCesare; Mr. William J.Donahue; Mr. Thomas J. Donnelly; Mr.Mario J. Ferretti; Rev. Mario A. Fulgenzi,O.S.B.; Mr. Carl G. Grefenstette; Mr. Ed-ward P. Hager; Dr. George J. Magovern,Sr.; Dr. John E. Murray, Jr.; ArchabbotDouglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.; Mr. Ronald N.Raimondo; Mr. James E. Rohr; Mr. DanielM. Rooney; Mr. Wesley W. von Schack;Mr. James F. Will; Most Rev. William J.Winter; Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl.

MonasteryMonasteryMonasteryMonasteryMonasteryChairmanChairmanChairmanChairmanChairmanDr. John E. Murray, Jr.

SeminarySeminarySeminarySeminarySeminaryCo-ChairmenCo-ChairmenCo-ChairmenCo-ChairmenCo-ChairmenThe Most Rev. William J. Winter.Mr. Wesley W. von Schack.

Board ofBoard ofBoard ofBoard ofBoard ofRegents ChairmanRegents ChairmanRegents ChairmanRegents ChairmanRegents ChairmanMost Rev. Anthony G. Bosco.

Advance GiftsAdvance GiftsAdvance GiftsAdvance GiftsAdvance GiftsChairmanChairmanChairmanChairmanChairmanRev. Thomas J. Kram.

Regional GiftsRegional GiftsRegional GiftsRegional GiftsRegional GiftsChairmenChairmenChairmenChairmenChairmenRev. John R. Haney, Pittsburgh; Rev.Lawrence R. Kiniry, Greensburg; Msgr.John R. Sasway, Altoona/Johnstown; Msgr.Francis M. Kumontis, Harrisburg; Msgr. PaulA. Lenz, District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia; Rev. Thomas J. Tyler, Erie.

ParishParishParishParishParishChairmanChairmanChairmanChairmanChairmanMr. Mario J. Ferretti.

Committee ChairsCommittee ChairsCommittee ChairsCommittee ChairsCommittee ChairsMrs. Mary E. Andrighetti, Parish CouncilChair; Mr. Vincent S. Detore, AdvanceGifts Chair; Mr. Edward G. Nemanic, Lead-ership Gifts Chair; Mr. Mark J. Burkardt,Special Gifts Chair; Mr. William J. Fromme,Mr. Russell F. Upholster, Jr., General GiftsCo-Chairs.

Campaign

Leadership

Saint Vincent College and Seminary Chancellor and Archabbot, Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.,Saint Vincent College and Seminary Chancellor and Archabbot, Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.,Saint Vincent College and Seminary Chancellor and Archabbot, Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.,Saint Vincent College and Seminary Chancellor and Archabbot, Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.,Saint Vincent College and Seminary Chancellor and Archabbot, Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.,presents a photo collage of the Elizabeth J. Roderick Center to David M. Roderick, as John C.presents a photo collage of the Elizabeth J. Roderick Center to David M. Roderick, as John C.presents a photo collage of the Elizabeth J. Roderick Center to David M. Roderick, as John C.presents a photo collage of the Elizabeth J. Roderick Center to David M. Roderick, as John C.presents a photo collage of the Elizabeth J. Roderick Center to David M. Roderick, as John C.Marous, Jr., looks on. Mr. Roderick is a member of the Saint Vincent College Board of DirectorsMarous, Jr., looks on. Mr. Roderick is a member of the Saint Vincent College Board of DirectorsMarous, Jr., looks on. Mr. Roderick is a member of the Saint Vincent College Board of DirectorsMarous, Jr., looks on. Mr. Roderick is a member of the Saint Vincent College Board of DirectorsMarous, Jr., looks on. Mr. Roderick is a member of the Saint Vincent College Board of Directorsand is former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of USX. Mr. Marous is former Chairmanand is former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of USX. Mr. Marous is former Chairmanand is former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of USX. Mr. Marous is former Chairmanand is former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of USX. Mr. Marous is former Chairmanand is former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of USX. Mr. Marous is former Chairmanand Chief Executive Officer of Westinghouse, and a member of the Seminary Board of Re-and Chief Executive Officer of Westinghouse, and a member of the Seminary Board of Re-and Chief Executive Officer of Westinghouse, and a member of the Seminary Board of Re-and Chief Executive Officer of Westinghouse, and a member of the Seminary Board of Re-and Chief Executive Officer of Westinghouse, and a member of the Seminary Board of Re-gents. He was the General Chairman of the Preserving the Vision Campaign.gents. He was the General Chairman of the Preserving the Vision Campaign.gents. He was the General Chairman of the Preserving the Vision Campaign.gents. He was the General Chairman of the Preserving the Vision Campaign.gents. He was the General Chairman of the Preserving the Vision Campaign.

The Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofThe Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofGreensburg, and Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.,Greensburg, and Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.,Greensburg, and Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.,Greensburg, and Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.,Greensburg, and Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.,General Chairman of the Saint Vincent Pre-General Chairman of the Saint Vincent Pre-General Chairman of the Saint Vincent Pre-General Chairman of the Saint Vincent Pre-General Chairman of the Saint Vincent Pre-serving the Vision Campaign, during the din-serving the Vision Campaign, during the din-serving the Vision Campaign, during the din-serving the Vision Campaign, during the din-serving the Vision Campaign, during the din-ner following the Dedication ceremonies.ner following the Dedication ceremonies.ner following the Dedication ceremonies.ner following the Dedication ceremonies.ner following the Dedication ceremonies.

The Most Rev. William J. Winter, AuxiliaryThe Most Rev. William J. Winter, AuxiliaryThe Most Rev. William J. Winter, AuxiliaryThe Most Rev. William J. Winter, AuxiliaryThe Most Rev. William J. Winter, AuxiliaryBishop of Pittsburgh, speaks during the Semi-Bishop of Pittsburgh, speaks during the Semi-Bishop of Pittsburgh, speaks during the Semi-Bishop of Pittsburgh, speaks during the Semi-Bishop of Pittsburgh, speaks during the Semi-nary Dedication dinner program. Bishop Win-nary Dedication dinner program. Bishop Win-nary Dedication dinner program. Bishop Win-nary Dedication dinner program. Bishop Win-nary Dedication dinner program. Bishop Win-ter was the Co-Chairman of the Seminaryter was the Co-Chairman of the Seminaryter was the Co-Chairman of the Seminaryter was the Co-Chairman of the Seminaryter was the Co-Chairman of the SeminaryCapital Campaign.Capital Campaign.Capital Campaign.Capital Campaign.Capital Campaign.

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projects which reflect the growth and the di-rection in which we want to take the institutionin the future.

“We’ve been blessed with growth in all ofthese areas, and we really look forward tomaking a contribution to the future through thenew programs and facilities that will enable usto meet the needs of the people in the years tocome,” Archabbot Douglas said.

“We’re grateful for the tremendous lead-ership which was provided for the campaign,”said Archabbot Douglas, thanking GeneralCampaign Chairman Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.,former chief executive officer of Westinghouseand a member of the Seminary Board of Re-gents. Archabbot Douglas also commendedthe work of the Most Rev. William J. Winter,auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh, and Mr. WesleyW. von Schack, who were co-chairmen of theSeminary Campaign.

Architect for the projects was TassoKatselas of Pittsburgh, who designed the newPittsburgh International Airport. He has de-signed many of the buildings on the SaintVincent campus.

Part of the Elizabeth J. Roderick Center isentirely new, while part of the three-storybuilding has been renovated. Mr. Katselas wasable to expand the existing structure by anaddition on the west side of the building. Theoriginal building was constructed in 1859 bythe Benedictine brothers of Saint VincentArchabbey. The bricks were made by thebrothers on site and the lumber came fromChestnut Ridge.

“The concept was to use bold, brick-bear-ing walls to repeat the vocabulary of the ex-isting building,” Mr. Katselas said. “By doubleloading the corridor, we were able to capturespace for the new Seminary and maintain thefabric of expression. The result is a quiet, dig-nified structure in a natural setting.”

The new Chapel of Saint Gregory theGreat is nestled beside the northeast cornerof the Elizabeth J. Roderick Center and thesouthwest side of Leander Hall, where theseminarians reside. Access is available fromboth buildings, and an existing brick archwaybetween the two buildings was incorporatedinto the design.

“The chapel location captures the existingbrick arch passageway to create a quiet, inti-mate space of worshop,” Mr. Katselas said.“The vaulted ceiling and clerestory light bathethe interior with diffused light and the warmglow of welcome. The structure of the Chapelis current, the expressive form is timeless.”

These two projects, The Elizabeth J.Roderick Center and the chapel conclude amajor expansion for the Seminary, and followthe recent restoration work at Saint VincentBasilica and construction of the adjoining Par-ish Center.

Concluding the Seminary dedication ceremonies was a chorus of the ‘Benedictine Ultima’ sungConcluding the Seminary dedication ceremonies was a chorus of the ‘Benedictine Ultima’ sungConcluding the Seminary dedication ceremonies was a chorus of the ‘Benedictine Ultima’ sungConcluding the Seminary dedication ceremonies was a chorus of the ‘Benedictine Ultima’ sungConcluding the Seminary dedication ceremonies was a chorus of the ‘Benedictine Ultima’ sungin Latin, German, Slovak and English, led by Seminary students and Archabbot Douglas R.in Latin, German, Slovak and English, led by Seminary students and Archabbot Douglas R.in Latin, German, Slovak and English, led by Seminary students and Archabbot Douglas R.in Latin, German, Slovak and English, led by Seminary students and Archabbot Douglas R.in Latin, German, Slovak and English, led by Seminary students and Archabbot Douglas R.Nowicki, O.S.B.Nowicki, O.S.B.Nowicki, O.S.B.Nowicki, O.S.B.Nowicki, O.S.B.

Members of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and other guests sing “Praise GodMembers of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and other guests sing “Praise GodMembers of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and other guests sing “Praise GodMembers of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and other guests sing “Praise GodMembers of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and other guests sing “Praise GodFrom Whom All Blessings Flow” during the blessing of the Seminary residence and administra-From Whom All Blessings Flow” during the blessing of the Seminary residence and administra-From Whom All Blessings Flow” during the blessing of the Seminary residence and administra-From Whom All Blessings Flow” during the blessing of the Seminary residence and administra-From Whom All Blessings Flow” during the blessing of the Seminary residence and administra-tive offices.tive offices.tive offices.tive offices.tive offices.

Seminarian James P. Holland Jr., Diocese ofSeminarian James P. Holland Jr., Diocese ofSeminarian James P. Holland Jr., Diocese ofSeminarian James P. Holland Jr., Diocese ofSeminarian James P. Holland Jr., Diocese ofPittsburgh, left, and Rev. Mr. Frantisek Halka,Pittsburgh, left, and Rev. Mr. Frantisek Halka,Pittsburgh, left, and Rev. Mr. Frantisek Halka,Pittsburgh, left, and Rev. Mr. Frantisek Halka,Pittsburgh, left, and Rev. Mr. Frantisek Halka,above, Deacon, Diocese of Altoona-above, Deacon, Diocese of Altoona-above, Deacon, Diocese of Altoona-above, Deacon, Diocese of Altoona-above, Deacon, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, give readings during the dedica-Johnstown, give readings during the dedica-Johnstown, give readings during the dedica-Johnstown, give readings during the dedica-Johnstown, give readings during the dedica-tion ceremony.tion ceremony.tion ceremony.tion ceremony.tion ceremony.

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Seminary Alumni Day 1997

Father Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B., Honored At DinnerFather Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B., Honored At DinnerFather Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B., Honored At DinnerFather Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B., Honored At DinnerFather Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B., Honored At DinnerOver 200 former students, family members

and friends have contributed to the Endow-ment Fund for the Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.Father Paulinus was recently named Profes-sor Emeritus after teaching at Saint VincentCollege and Seminary for 57 consecutiveyears and 116 consecutive semesters. Contribu-tors through October 24, 1997, include:Father Damian A. Abbaticchio, O.S.B.Mrs. Bertha AndersonMr. James AumanFather John M. BachkayFather James M.

BachnerFather Francis P.

BalestinoFather Charles J.

BaptisteMr. Francis J. BaranMr. Thomas B. BayneFather Michael A.

BeckerMrs. Bernard BentonFather Charles B.

BergmanMr. Brian M. BigginsFather Dennis A.BoguszFather Joseph E.

BonafedFather Robert F.

BrannonMs. Agnes L. BraunFather Donald P.

BreierMr. and Mrs. Paul

BreindelMrs. Edna BrockSister Sheila Carney, The Right Rev. Dogulas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Archabbot and Chancellor of Saint VincentThe Right Rev. Dogulas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Archabbot and Chancellor of Saint VincentThe Right Rev. Dogulas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Archabbot and Chancellor of Saint VincentThe Right Rev. Dogulas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Archabbot and Chancellor of Saint VincentThe Right Rev. Dogulas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Archabbot and Chancellor of Saint Vincent

College and Seminary, presents a scrapbook of remembrances to the Rev. Paulinus J.College and Seminary, presents a scrapbook of remembrances to the Rev. Paulinus J.College and Seminary, presents a scrapbook of remembrances to the Rev. Paulinus J.College and Seminary, presents a scrapbook of remembrances to the Rev. Paulinus J.College and Seminary, presents a scrapbook of remembrances to the Rev. Paulinus J.Selle, O.S.B., Professor Emeritus of Saint Vincent Seminary. The scrapbook containedSelle, O.S.B., Professor Emeritus of Saint Vincent Seminary. The scrapbook containedSelle, O.S.B., Professor Emeritus of Saint Vincent Seminary. The scrapbook containedSelle, O.S.B., Professor Emeritus of Saint Vincent Seminary. The scrapbook containedSelle, O.S.B., Professor Emeritus of Saint Vincent Seminary. The scrapbook containedpostcards sent by contributors to the Endowment Fund for Father Paulinus.postcards sent by contributors to the Endowment Fund for Father Paulinus.postcards sent by contributors to the Endowment Fund for Father Paulinus.postcards sent by contributors to the Endowment Fund for Father Paulinus.postcards sent by contributors to the Endowment Fund for Father Paulinus.

R.S.M.Father John J. CassellaMrs. Marie S. CassidyMr. and Mrs. Louis CerasoFather John J. CharnokiMonsignor William G. CharnokiFather William J. CheethamFather John A. CippelFather Richard L. ConboyFather Cyprian G. Constantine, O.S.B.Father Bernard B. CostelloFather George R. CowanFather Richard J. CzapinskiDr. Jean Jacques D'AoustFather Joseph J. DascenzoMr. Edward V. DeBaccoFather Anthony G. DeLucaBishop Donald W. TrautmanMr. James A. DippoldFather Daniel B. DixonFather Jerome A. Dixon+Father John A. DompkaMr. and Mrs. J. Christopher DonahueFather Philip J. Donatelli

Archabbot Egbert H. Donovan, O.S.B.Monsignor Michael A. DraveckyFather Mark A. EckmanMr. and Mrs. Leo EhrensbergerFather Craig R. EilermanMs. Mary Facchine-SpowartMr. and Mrs. John J. FayFather Robert E. FeeneyMr. James J. Ferry

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association,Branch 44

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association,Jr. Branch 112

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association,Branch 13

Mrs. Marguerite FritzMr. and Mrs. Ulmar FritzFather Mario A. Fulgenzi, O.S.B.Monsignor John Gerald GallagherMr. Mark F. GarceaMonsignor Robert P. GarlandFather Edward P. GearingFather Carl J. GentileMr. and Mrs. Daniel J. GerhartFather John W. GibsonMr. Joseph A. Gombita, Jr.Father Albert A. GoralkaMs. Julia GriskaFather Joseph R. Grosko

Father James S. HagederMr. and Mrs. Edward P. HagerFather John R. HaneyDr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Heisel, Jr.Father Paul C. HelwigFather Robert W. HerrmannFather Edward F. HigginsFather Edwin H. HirtFather Mark A. Hoffman

Monsignor John F.Hogan

Father Norman C.Hohenwarter, Jr.

Mr. Philip J. HoltFather William J.

HomolakMr. and Mrs. John J.

HudockFather Richard A.

InfanteMrs. TrinidadJimenez O.IzquierdoMrs. MargaretJaneckoMr. and Mrs. Floyd

JovenittiFather Richard P.

KarenbauerFather Scott E.KatrenFather Hubert J.

KealyFather H. Michael

KernanFather Lawrence R.

KiniryFather Thomas M.

Knights of Columbus, Kiski ValleyCouncil 3174

Knights of Columbus, Allegheny-KiskiAssembly 0928, 4th Degree

Knights of Columbus, Queen of AngelsCouncil 4890

Knights of Columbus, Council 940 LatrobeKnights of Columbus, Fort Pitt AssemblyFather Thomas J. KramMonsignor Donald W. KrausMr. Jerome F. KurlandFather Hugh J. LangFather Joseph R. LempFather Ronald P. LengwinMonsignor Paul A. LenzFather Charles F. LeonardisFather Michael C. LetteerFather Germain L. Lieb, O.S.B.Father Thomas M. LukacMonsignor Thomas K. Mabon

KirbyMr. Wendel B.

KleehammerMs. Martha A. Kneidel



Father Richard E. MackiewiczFather Thaddeus S. MaidaMr. and Mrs. John C. Marous, Jr.Mr. Melvin J. MattyMr. and Mrs. Alec Maturi/AllenFather James K. MazurekFather John J. McCoy, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Gene E. McDonaldBishop John B. McDowellFather Donald W. McIlvaneFather Lawrence J. McNeilFather Dwayne A. McNewMs. Martha M. MeierMs. Ruth M. MeierFather Arthur R. MerrellMr. and Mrs. Willis MeyerSister Barbara Ann Moravec, O.C.D.Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. MunschFather Francis J. MurhammerFather Joseph P. NewellMrs. Arden OlsonFather Fabian G. OrisMr. and Mrs. Robert D. PappasDr. Nicholas A. PatriccaMr. John M. PetkacFather John D. PetraruloFather Otto B. PisoniFather Francis P. PlantesFather Jon J. PlavcanMs. Eleanor PosteraroMs. Florence PosteraroFather Jerome J. PurtaMr. and Mrs. Charles J. Queenan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Louis RadkowskiFather William R. RathgebFather Robert J. Reardon

Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. ReischMrs. Earl M. RichardsDr. and Mrs. Joseph J. RubinoSaint Gertrude Rosary Society, VandergriftDr. Larry SargingerMonsignor John R. SaswayMr. and Mrs. Paul J. Sauer, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Timothy SchneiderFather William J. ScholzMr. and Mrs. John A SchwabenbauerFather Valentine G. SedlakMr. Leo H. SelleMs. Martha SelleMonsignor Robert J. ShudaFather Robert J. SiffrinFather Rudolph M. SilversFather Roger A. SinclairMr. James A. SitesFather Brendan L. Smetana, O.S.B.Father Thomas J. SmithMr. Richard B. SpornerRev. Mr. and Mrs. John E. SrokaMr. and Mrs. Frank StaicerMr. Joseph E StanishFather John A. StofcikFather George P. StuparitzDr. and Mrs. George E. SweeneyFather Zygmunt V. SzarnickiFather Richard G. TerdineMr. S. Richard Terza, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William T. Todd, IIFather Gerard A. TranconeFather Joseph J. Trapp IIMr. and Mrs. Paul TrgovacFather Lee F. TrimburFather Joseph V. Trupkovich

The Saint Vincent Seminary has aMemorial Gift and Tribute Gift Pro-gram, which allows donors to honorindividuals via a Tribute Gift for spe-cial occasions such as Birthdays, An-niversaries, Weddings, Retirements orHolidays, or with a Memorial Gift, inmemory of a friend or loved one.

The Seminary Tribute Roster for theperiod from June 1, 1997 to October1, 1997 includes the following Memo-rial Gifts:

In memory of Rev. Edward R. Fa-rina, by Rev. David E. F. Scharf.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Steve J.Kosmo, by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P.Kosmo.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. StevePovirk, by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P.Kosmo.

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. JosephSzczygiel, by Mr. and Mrs. StephenP. Kosmo.

For more information on the Trib-ute Gift or Memorial Gift programs,contact the Saint Vincent SeminaryDevelopment Office at 300 FraserPurchase Road, Latrobe, Pennsylva-nia, 15650, 412-532-6740.

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Crisis, the magazine of Politics, Culture &The Church, lists Saint Vincent Seminary asone of eight ‘Top Seminaries’ to be featuredin a future issue of the publication. Crisis is apublication of The Morley Institute, Inc., a non-profit educational foundation. Its offices arein Washington D.C.

The cover story of the October issue fea-tures Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary inEmmitsburg, Maryland. As a sidebar to thefive-page cover story, Saint Vincent gleans alisting. The sidebar notes that “there are otherexcellent Catholic seminaries in the UnitedStates. In future issues, Crisis will feature some

Father Thomas S. TrupkovichFather Edward J. TrzeciakowskiFather Andrew J. TurlikMonsignor Michael E. TutokieMr. Roman J. VerostkoMr. Sylvester F. Verry, Jr.Mrs. James VogtMs. Rose Marie VolpeMr. and Mrs. Thomas G. WagnerMr. William WeissFather Mauricio W. WestFather Kenneth R. WhiteFather George A. WiltMr. and Mrs. Arnold WolfeMr. and Mrs. Richard L. WolfeMr. and Mrs. Gene R. YanityMr. John A. Yonko, Jr.Father Frank E. Ziemkiewicz, O.S.B.

of the following.”The Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., is

quoted as follows: “We have a profound em-phasis on spiritual formation. A lot of times onlythe negative stuff about seminaries gets out (tothe public). This is the healthiest community I’veseen.”

The article reports on the Seminary’s enroll-ment explosion, its building expansion and itsemphasis on the Eucharist and community life.

The report notes that the Seminary is thefourth oldest in America, and that it draws stu-dents from 16 diocese and seven Benedictinemonasteries.



There are 31 new students at Saint VincentSeminary this semester.

They are:Benedict Alva, O.S.B.Benedict Alva, O.S.B.Benedict Alva, O.S.B.Benedict Alva, O.S.B.Benedict Alva, O.S.B., St. Procopius Ab-

bey, first theology; Nicholas Ast,Nicholas Ast,Nicholas Ast,Nicholas Ast,Nicholas Ast, O.S.B., St.Gregory’s Abbey, first theology; J. KevinJ. KevinJ. KevinJ. KevinJ. KevinBachmann, O.S.B.,Bachmann, O.S.B.,Bachmann, O.S.B.,Bachmann, O.S.B.,Bachmann, O.S.B., Holy Cross Abbey, firsttheology; Matthew Bodnar, O.S.B.Matthew Bodnar, O.S.B.Matthew Bodnar, O.S.B.Matthew Bodnar, O.S.B.Matthew Bodnar, O.S.B., SaintVincent Archabbey, first theology;Theodore Book,Theodore Book,Theodore Book,Theodore Book,Theodore Book, Archdiocese of Atlanta,pre-theology I; Thomas Burke, Thomas Burke, Thomas Burke, Thomas Burke, Thomas Burke, Diocese ofPittsburgh, first theology; Robert Burns,Robert Burns,Robert Burns,Robert Burns,Robert Burns, Dio-cese of Harrisburg, pre-theology II; JonasJonasJonasJonasJonasChristal,Christal,Christal,Christal,Christal, Archdiocese of Campinas, Brazil,first theology.

Stephen CostaStephen CostaStephen CostaStephen CostaStephen Costa, Diocese of Youngstown,first theology; Thomas Curry, O.S.B.,Thomas Curry, O.S.B.,Thomas Curry, O.S.B.,Thomas Curry, O.S.B.,Thomas Curry, O.S.B., SaintVincent Archabbey, pre-theology II; TienTienTienTienTienHung Duong,Hung Duong,Hung Duong,Hung Duong,Hung Duong, Diocese of Charlotte, first the-ology; William Ferguson,William Ferguson,William Ferguson,William Ferguson,William Ferguson, Diocese of Tulsa,pre-theology I; Anthony Gargotta, Anthony Gargotta, Anthony Gargotta, Anthony Gargotta, Anthony Gargotta, Diocese ofPittsburgh, first theology; Benedict Kapa,Benedict Kapa,Benedict Kapa,Benedict Kapa,Benedict Kapa, Dio-cese of Wheeling-Charleston, third theology;Robert Miller,Robert Miller,Robert Miller,Robert Miller,Robert Miller, Diocese of Youngstown, firsttheology; Paul Molchany, Paul Molchany, Paul Molchany, Paul Molchany, Paul Molchany, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, pre-theology I; Wayne MorrisWayne MorrisWayne MorrisWayne MorrisWayne Morris,Diocese of Steubenville, first theology;Terrence O’Connor, Terrence O’Connor, Terrence O’Connor, Terrence O’Connor, Terrence O’Connor, Diocese of Pittsburgh,first theology.

David Perry,David Perry,David Perry,David Perry,David Perry, Diocese of Erie, first theology;James Reardon,James Reardon,James Reardon,James Reardon,James Reardon, Diocese of Erie, first theology;Matthew Ritter,Matthew Ritter,Matthew Ritter,Matthew Ritter,Matthew Ritter, Diocese of Charlotte, first the-ology; Anthony Sargent, O.S.B.,Anthony Sargent, O.S.B.,Anthony Sargent, O.S.B.,Anthony Sargent, O.S.B.,Anthony Sargent, O.S.B., St. Mary’sAbbey, N.J., first theology; John ShramkoJohn ShramkoJohn ShramkoJohn ShramkoJohn Shramko,Archdiocese of Atlanta, pre-theology I;Samuel SicaSamuel SicaSamuel SicaSamuel SicaSamuel Sica, Diocese of Harrisburg, pre-the-ology I; Michael Stumpf,Michael Stumpf,Michael Stumpf,Michael Stumpf,Michael Stumpf, Diocese of Pittsburgh,first theology; Robert Vular, Robert Vular, Robert Vular, Robert Vular, Robert Vular, Diocese of Pitts-burgh, first theology; Mark Weiss,Mark Weiss,Mark Weiss,Mark Weiss,Mark Weiss, Diocese ofHarrisburg, pre-theology I; Clinton Zadroga,Clinton Zadroga,Clinton Zadroga,Clinton Zadroga,Clinton Zadroga,Diocese of Pittsburgh, first theology.

Non-ordination new students in the masterof arts program are Lawrence Barkowski, Lawrence Barkowski, Lawrence Barkowski, Lawrence Barkowski, Lawrence Barkowski, the-ology; Matthew McKenzieMatthew McKenzieMatthew McKenzieMatthew McKenzieMatthew McKenzie, theology; Geor-Geor-Geor-Geor-Geor-gia Rush,gia Rush,gia Rush,gia Rush,gia Rush, theology.

* * * * *This year, Fourth-year Theology students of

Saint Vincent Seminary are participating inweekend Parish Practica. These men will beworking at an assigned parish helping andlearning from the designated pastor. The stu-dents are able to assist at liturgical celebra-tions; do home, hospital and nursing home vis-its; as well as participate in the social life ofthe parish. Involved in this practica are:

Damian B. Breen, O.S.B.,Damian B. Breen, O.S.B.,Damian B. Breen, O.S.B.,Damian B. Breen, O.S.B.,Damian B. Breen, O.S.B., of St. Mary’s Ab-bey, Morristown, N.J. He is assigned to St.John the Evangelist Parish, Latrobe, with Rev.Rev.Rev.Rev.Rev.Thomas M. Lukac.Thomas M. Lukac.Thomas M. Lukac.Thomas M. Lukac.Thomas M. Lukac.

Neil R. Buchlein,Neil R. Buchlein,Neil R. Buchlein,Neil R. Buchlein,Neil R. Buchlein, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. He is assigned to St. Michael Par-

ish, Wheeling, West Virginia, with the Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.James Sobus.James Sobus.James Sobus.James Sobus.James Sobus.

Dean CesaDean CesaDean CesaDean CesaDean Cesa and Peter Pham Peter Pham Peter Pham Peter Pham Peter Pham of the Dioceseof Charlotte. Dean is assigned to St. BernardParish, Indiana, with the Rev. Msgr. WilliamRev. Msgr. WilliamRev. Msgr. WilliamRev. Msgr. WilliamRev. Msgr. WilliamG. Charnoki.G. Charnoki.G. Charnoki.G. Charnoki.G. Charnoki. Peter is assigned to St. Mary,Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning,

with Rev. William J. Kiel Rev. William J. Kiel Rev. William J. Kiel Rev. William J. Kiel Rev. William J. Kiel.Michael FerrickMichael FerrickMichael FerrickMichael FerrickMichael Ferrick of the Diocese of Erie. He is

assigned to St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Cen-ter, Pittsburgh, with the Rev. MichaelRev. MichaelRev. MichaelRev. MichaelRev. MichaelSalvagna, C.P.,Salvagna, C.P.,Salvagna, C.P.,Salvagna, C.P.,Salvagna, C.P., and Rev. Mark Ward, C.P.Rev. Mark Ward, C.P.Rev. Mark Ward, C.P.Rev. Mark Ward, C.P.Rev. Mark Ward, C.P.

Victor A. GalierVictor A. GalierVictor A. GalierVictor A. GalierVictor A. Galier and Richard K. TibbettsRichard K. TibbettsRichard K. TibbettsRichard K. TibbettsRichard K. Tibbetts ofthe Archdiocese of Atlanta. Victor is assignedto St. John Vianney Parish, Pittsburgh, with theRev. Charles Bober.Rev. Charles Bober.Rev. Charles Bober.Rev. Charles Bober.Rev. Charles Bober. Richard is assigned to Im-maculate Conception Parish, Irwin, with Rev.Rev.Rev.Rev.Rev.Msgr. John L. Conway.Msgr. John L. Conway.Msgr. John L. Conway.Msgr. John L. Conway.Msgr. John L. Conway.

James P. HollandJames P. HollandJames P. HollandJames P. HollandJames P. Holland and Thomas A. Sparacino Thomas A. Sparacino Thomas A. Sparacino Thomas A. Sparacino Thomas A. Sparacinoof the Diocese of Pittsburgh. James is assignedto Guardian Angels Parish, Pittsburgh, with theRev. Robert J. ClarkeRev. Robert J. ClarkeRev. Robert J. ClarkeRev. Robert J. ClarkeRev. Robert J. Clarke. Thomas is assigned toSt. Sebastian Parish, Pittsburgh, with the Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.Paul J. Bradley.Paul J. Bradley.Paul J. Bradley.Paul J. Bradley.Paul J. Bradley.

Michael E. MessnerMichael E. MessnerMichael E. MessnerMichael E. MessnerMichael E. Messner of the Diocese of Har-risburg. He is assigned to St. Sebastian Parish,Belle Vernon, with Rev. John R. CindricRev. John R. CindricRev. John R. CindricRev. John R. CindricRev. John R. Cindric .

Paul Alexander Shutt, O.S.B.Paul Alexander Shutt, O.S.B.Paul Alexander Shutt, O.S.B.Paul Alexander Shutt, O.S.B.Paul Alexander Shutt, O.S.B. of SaintVincent Archabbey. He is assigned to St. BrunoParish, South Greensburg, with Rev. Blane L.Rev. Blane L.Rev. Blane L.Rev. Blane L.Rev. Blane L.Resko, O.S.B.Resko, O.S.B.Resko, O.S.B.Resko, O.S.B.Resko, O.S.B.

* * * * *Saint Vincent Seminary faculty member

Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.,Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.,Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.,Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B.,Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B., was featured ina recent article in the weekly Catholic Wit-ness, the diocesan newspaper of Harrisburg,Pennsylvania (see photo on page 13).

Fr. James is associate professor of moral the-ology. In the article by Paul Cullen, Fr. Jamesdiscussed moral issues at home, at work and insociety.

In conjunction with the newspaper interview,Fr. James was also interviewed for the Harris-burg diocesan television show. Videotapes ofthe show are available through the diocese.

* * * * *Another Saint Vincent Seminary faculty

member, Rev. Warren D. Murrman, O.S.B.,Rev. Warren D. Murrman, O.S.B.,Rev. Warren D. Murrman, O.S.B.,Rev. Warren D. Murrman, O.S.B.,Rev. Warren D. Murrman, O.S.B.,was also featured in the Catholic Witness. Fr.Warren, a professor of theology and liturgyat the Seminary, discussed the liturgy and howEucharistic celebration transforms worship-

pers.Fr. Warren’s talk, which was part of a Sum-

mer Institute between Saint Vincent Seminaryand the Diocese of Harrisburg, was video-taped. The Harrisburg diocesan office has cop-ies available for interested persons.

* * * * *Saint Vincent Seminary faculty members

Rev. Warren D. Murmann, O.S.B., Br. ElliottRev. Warren D. Murmann, O.S.B., Br. ElliottRev. Warren D. Murmann, O.S.B., Br. ElliottRev. Warren D. Murmann, O.S.B., Br. ElliottRev. Warren D. Murmann, O.S.B., Br. ElliottC. Maloney, O.S.B., C. Maloney, O.S.B., C. Maloney, O.S.B., C. Maloney, O.S.B., C. Maloney, O.S.B., and Academic Dean Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Sr.Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.,Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.,Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.,Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M.,Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M., attended a week-end workshop, October 3 to 5, sponsoredby the Association of Theological Schools.

They joined faculty teams from seven otherseminaries, representing several denomina-

tions, at St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore topursue the topic “Developing the Vocation ofa Theological Faculty.”

The seminar offered participants an oppor-tunity to consider and to engage the topic inan intentional way, and to become more fo-cused on the corporate vocation of a theologi-cal faculty. The program was particularly at-tentive to the spirituality and faith traditionsthat persons on theological faculties bring totheir vocations.

Presenters included Mary C. Boys, Skinnerand McAlpin Professor of Practical Theology,Union Theological Seminary; Brian O.McDermott, S.J., Academic Dean and Asso-ciate Professor of Systematic Theology,Weston Jesuit School of Theology; and Eliza-beth Patterson, Associate Dean for MinistryDevelopment, Fuller Theological Seminary.

* * * * *Condolences are offered to Rev. JamesRev. JamesRev. JamesRev. JamesRev. James

Podlesny, O.S.B.Podlesny, O.S.B.Podlesny, O.S.B.Podlesny, O.S.B.Podlesny, O.S.B., on the death of his aunt, Mrs.Michael (Jane) Demshock, at the age of 81. TheDemshocks established a scholarship fund forseminary students at Saint Vincent Seminary.

Mrs. Demshock taught mathematics at theVillage School in Closter. Her interest in edu-cation and church affairs led to the establish-ment of scholarships at the College of SaintElizabeth and elsewhere. She also providedassistance to the people of Poland.

* * * * * There are 15 candidates for installation to

the Ministry of Acolyte of the Saint VincentSeminary community. The installation will beheld at 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 17,1997 at the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica.Celebrant will be the Most Rev. James A. Grif-fin of Columbus, Ohio.

Candidates are Philip Michael Kanfush,O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; BrotherMatthew Laffey, O.S.B., Saint VincentArchabbey; Brother Brendan Rolling, O.S.B.,Saint Benedict’s Abbey; Joseph B. Codori, Jr.,



Diocese of Pittsburgh; Thomas Lewandowski,Diocese of Pittsburgh; David M. Hereshko,Diocese of Harrisburg; John-Michael Lavelle,Diocese of Youngstown.

Thomas Francis Hamm, Jr., Diocese ofSteubenville; Jeffrey Edward Tigyer, Dioceseof Columbus; David T. Brzoska, Diocese ofCharlotte; Luis Salvador Osorio, Diocese ofCharlotte; David Matthew George, Dioceseof Charleston; John T. Conway, Archdioceseof Atlanta; Eric J. Hill, Archdiocese of Atlanta;Thony Roody Jean, Archdiocese of Atlanta.

* * * * *Brother Brendan Rolling, O.S.B., of St.

Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, Kansas, has re-ceived a renewal of his Knights of ColumbusVocations Scholarship for 1997-98. Underthe program, the scholarship is renewable forup to four years of theology. The award wasmade through his local council, Order of St.Benedicts Council No. 4912.

* * * * *News of Seminary Alumni:Rev. Msgr. Charles Owen Rice, C’30, S’34,Rev. Msgr. Charles Owen Rice, C’30, S’34,Rev. Msgr. Charles Owen Rice, C’30, S’34,Rev. Msgr. Charles Owen Rice, C’30, S’34,Rev. Msgr. Charles Owen Rice, C’30, S’34,

H’80,H’80,H’80,H’80,H’80, was presented the Caritas Award at the15th annual Bishop’s Dinner for Catholic Chari-ties at the Pittsburgh Hilton on May 9, 1997.

Rev. Leo J. Beck, S’37,Rev. Leo J. Beck, S’37,Rev. Leo J. Beck, S’37,Rev. Leo J. Beck, S’37,Rev. Leo J. Beck, S’37, first began to thinkabout becoming a priest at the age of ten, in-fluenced by Fr. Daniel O’Connell. Fr. Beckcelebrated 60 years in the priesthood andsaid, “I’m enjoying myself.”

Rev. Thomas F. Carey, S’37,Rev. Thomas F. Carey, S’37,Rev. Thomas F. Carey, S’37,Rev. Thomas F. Carey, S’37,Rev. Thomas F. Carey, S’37, celebrated his60th anniversary in the priesthood. He is inresidence at St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Vir-gin, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, and says that heis grateful that he can still do spiritual work.

Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37,Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37,Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37,Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37,Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37, cel-ebrated his 60th anniversary in the priesthood.He remarks that he is “happy to be alive,breathing and active.”

Rev. Peter M. Schirra, P 29, S’37,Rev. Peter M. Schirra, P 29, S’37,Rev. Peter M. Schirra, P 29, S’37,Rev. Peter M. Schirra, P 29, S’37,Rev. Peter M. Schirra, P 29, S’37, cel-ebrated his 60th priesthood anniversary in hiscottage chapel on Deep Creek Lake, Mary-land, where he has daily Mass for family andfriends.

Rev. F. Clifford Soisson, S’37,Rev. F. Clifford Soisson, S’37,Rev. F. Clifford Soisson, S’37,Rev. F. Clifford Soisson, S’37,Rev. F. Clifford Soisson, S’37, celebratedhis 60th anniversary in the priesthood. As ayoung boy, a priest who visited him said, “Godhas work for you to do.” Fr. Soisson has foundthat to be true.

Rev. Edward V. Curry, S’47, Rev. Edward V. Curry, S’47, Rev. Edward V. Curry, S’47, Rev. Edward V. Curry, S’47, Rev. Edward V. Curry, S’47, marked his50th anniversary in the priesthood with a spe-cial concelebrated Mass at St. Joseph Centerin Greensburg.

Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47Rev. Michael T. Gubanich, S’47, remem-bers the help he received with his Slovak ser-mons from the pastors and assistants at St.Mark as he celebrates 50 years in the priest-hood. He remembers saying, “In the name of

the Father and of the Son and Holy Cloud,”instead of “Holy Spirit.”

Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Schultz, S’47,Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Schultz, S’47,Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Schultz, S’47,Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Schultz, S’47,Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Schultz, S’47, cel-ebrated 50 years in the priesthood with aMass Sunday, June 15, 1997, in SS. Peter andPaul Church, Beaver, Pennsylvania, where heis the administrator. He recalls his “streetpreaching” days as director of Catholic Cam-paigners for Christ between 1963 and 1965when he would sometimes preach from theback of a truck.

Rev. Canice T. Welsh, O.S.B., P’39, C’44,Rev. Canice T. Welsh, O.S.B., P’39, C’44,Rev. Canice T. Welsh, O.S.B., P’39, C’44,Rev. Canice T. Welsh, O.S.B., P’39, C’44,Rev. Canice T. Welsh, O.S.B., P’39, C’44,S’47,S’47,S’47,S’47,S’47, observed 50 years in the priesthood onJune 15.

Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S ‘48,Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S ‘48,Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S ‘48,Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S ‘48,Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S ‘48, was ap-pointed administrator of St. Hugh Parish inCarmichaels, Pennsylvania, on January 6,1997.

Callistus W. Milan, P’46, C’51, S’54,Callistus W. Milan, P’46, C’51, S’54,Callistus W. Milan, P’46, C’51, S’54,Callistus W. Milan, P’46, C’51, S’54,Callistus W. Milan, P’46, C’51, S’54, hasretired from Ottawa University after sevenyears of teaching in the Far East: Taiwan, HongKong, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66, Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66, Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66, Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66, Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66, execu-tive director of Focus on Renewal (FOR) Cen-ter in McKees Rocks, won the Public Citizenof the Year Award from the PennsylvaniaChapter of the National Association of Social

Workers. He accepted the award at thegroup’s convention in King of Prussia recently.Fr. Ryan has headed FOR for 23 years, over-seeing a social services system offering a fam-ily health center, literacy and transportationprograms for the needy.

Rev. John M. Butler, C ‘67, S ‘72,Rev. John M. Butler, C ‘67, S ‘72,Rev. John M. Butler, C ‘67, S ‘72,Rev. John M. Butler, C ‘67, S ‘72,Rev. John M. Butler, C ‘67, S ‘72, pastor,St. John the Evangelist Church, Connellsville,Pennsylvania, observed his priesthood silveranniversary this spring.

Rev. Vincent de Paul Crosby, O.S.B., S’72,Rev. Vincent de Paul Crosby, O.S.B., S’72,Rev. Vincent de Paul Crosby, O.S.B., S’72,Rev. Vincent de Paul Crosby, O.S.B., S’72,Rev. Vincent de Paul Crosby, O.S.B., S’72,director of Archabbey Studios at SaintVincent, celebrated his 25th anniversary in thepriesthood on May 25, 1997.

Rev. Richard G. Curci, C’68, S’72,Rev. Richard G. Curci, C’68, S’72,Rev. Richard G. Curci, C’68, S’72,Rev. Richard G. Curci, C’68, S’72,Rev. Richard G. Curci, C’68, S’72, pastor,Mount Saint Peter Church, New Kensington,Pennsylvania, celebrated his 25th priesthoodanniversary on May 25, 1997.

Very Rev. William P. Feeney, C’68, S’72,Very Rev. William P. Feeney, C’68, S’72,Very Rev. William P. Feeney, C’68, S’72,Very Rev. William P. Feeney, C’68, S’72,Very Rev. William P. Feeney, C’68, S’72,pastor, Transfiguration Church, Monongahela,Pennsylvania, observed his 25th anniversaryto the priesthood on May 4, 1997.

Rev. Joseph J. Kleppner, C’68, S ‘72,Rev. Joseph J. Kleppner, C’68, S ‘72,Rev. Joseph J. Kleppner, C’68, S ‘72,Rev. Joseph J. Kleppner, C’68, S ‘72,Rev. Joseph J. Kleppner, C’68, S ‘72, pas-tor St. Frances Cabrini Church, Aliquippa,Pennsylvania, observed his silver jubilee in thepriesthood, May 4, 1997.

Very Rev. Thomas E. Kredel, C’68, S’72,Very Rev. Thomas E. Kredel, C’68, S’72,Very Rev. Thomas E. Kredel, C’68, S’72,Very Rev. Thomas E. Kredel, C’68, S’72,Very Rev. Thomas E. Kredel, C’68, S’72,

Participants in the recent Forum on Ecumenical Relations, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Con-Participants in the recent Forum on Ecumenical Relations, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Con-Participants in the recent Forum on Ecumenical Relations, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Con-Participants in the recent Forum on Ecumenical Relations, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Con-Participants in the recent Forum on Ecumenical Relations, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Con-ference on Interchurch Cooperation, included front, from left, Rev. Leonard Klein, Christ Lutheranference on Interchurch Cooperation, included front, from left, Rev. Leonard Klein, Christ Lutheranference on Interchurch Cooperation, included front, from left, Rev. Leonard Klein, Christ Lutheranference on Interchurch Cooperation, included front, from left, Rev. Leonard Klein, Christ Lutheranference on Interchurch Cooperation, included front, from left, Rev. Leonard Klein, Christ LutheranChurch, York; Bishop Michael Creighton, Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania; Rev. RussellChurch, York; Bishop Michael Creighton, Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania; Rev. RussellChurch, York; Bishop Michael Creighton, Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania; Rev. RussellChurch, York; Bishop Michael Creighton, Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania; Rev. RussellChurch, York; Bishop Michael Creighton, Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania; Rev. RussellMitman, United Church of Christ; and Deacon Charles Clark, Harrisburg Diocesan Director ofMitman, United Church of Christ; and Deacon Charles Clark, Harrisburg Diocesan Director ofMitman, United Church of Christ; and Deacon Charles Clark, Harrisburg Diocesan Director ofMitman, United Church of Christ; and Deacon Charles Clark, Harrisburg Diocesan Director ofMitman, United Church of Christ; and Deacon Charles Clark, Harrisburg Diocesan Director ofEcumenical and Interreligious Affairs. In the back row are, from left, Rev. Lawrence McNeil,Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. In the back row are, from left, Rev. Lawrence McNeil,Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. In the back row are, from left, Rev. Lawrence McNeil,Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. In the back row are, from left, Rev. Lawrence McNeil,Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. In the back row are, from left, Rev. Lawrence McNeil,former Harrisburg Diocesan Ecumenical Officer; Rev. William Rusch, a director of the Na-former Harrisburg Diocesan Ecumenical Officer; Rev. William Rusch, a director of the Na-former Harrisburg Diocesan Ecumenical Officer; Rev. William Rusch, a director of the Na-former Harrisburg Diocesan Ecumenical Officer; Rev. William Rusch, a director of the Na-former Harrisburg Diocesan Ecumenical Officer; Rev. William Rusch, a director of the Na-tional Council of Churches who was main speaker; Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B., convener;tional Council of Churches who was main speaker; Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B., convener;tional Council of Churches who was main speaker; Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B., convener;tional Council of Churches who was main speaker; Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B., convener;tional Council of Churches who was main speaker; Rev. James Podlesny, O.S.B., convener;and Rev. Thomas Johnston, Trinity Presbyterian Synod. The Pennsylvania Conference on In-and Rev. Thomas Johnston, Trinity Presbyterian Synod. The Pennsylvania Conference on In-and Rev. Thomas Johnston, Trinity Presbyterian Synod. The Pennsylvania Conference on In-and Rev. Thomas Johnston, Trinity Presbyterian Synod. The Pennsylvania Conference on In-and Rev. Thomas Johnston, Trinity Presbyterian Synod. The Pennsylvania Conference on In-terchurch Cooperation is made up of 43 church bodies. (Photo by Chris Heisey)terchurch Cooperation is made up of 43 church bodies. (Photo by Chris Heisey)terchurch Cooperation is made up of 43 church bodies. (Photo by Chris Heisey)terchurch Cooperation is made up of 43 church bodies. (Photo by Chris Heisey)terchurch Cooperation is made up of 43 church bodies. (Photo by Chris Heisey)



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Brother J. Kevin Bachmann, O.S.B.Brother J. Kevin Bachmann, O.S.B.Brother J. Kevin Bachmann, O.S.B.Brother J. Kevin Bachmann, O.S.B.Brother J. Kevin Bachmann, O.S.B.

pastor of St. Louise de Marillac Church, Pitts-burgh, Pennsylvania, celebrated his 25thpriesthood anniversary on May 4, 1997.

Rev. Patrick H. Mandock, S’72,Rev. Patrick H. Mandock, S’72,Rev. Patrick H. Mandock, S’72,Rev. Patrick H. Mandock, S’72,Rev. Patrick H. Mandock, S’72, chaplainin the U. S. military and priest of the Dioceseof Greensburg, marked his 25th anniversaryin the priesthood this spring.

Rev. Thomas J. McKenna, S’72Rev. Thomas J. McKenna, S’72Rev. Thomas J. McKenna, S’72Rev. Thomas J. McKenna, S’72Rev. Thomas J. McKenna, S’72, pastor ofOur Lady of Fatima Church, Aliquippa, Penn-sylvania, observed his 25th priesthood anni-versary May 6, 1997.

Rev. Robert A. Norton, C’68, S’72Rev. Robert A. Norton, C’68, S’72Rev. Robert A. Norton, C’68, S’72Rev. Robert A. Norton, C’68, S’72Rev. Robert A. Norton, C’68, S’72, pas-tor of St. Athanasius, West View, Pittsburgh,celebrated his 25th priesthood jubilee May 4,1997.

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.,Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.,P’63, C’68, S’72,P’63, C’68, S’72,P’63, C’68, S’72,P’63, C’68, S’72,P’63, C’68, S’72, marked 25 years in thepriesthood on May 20, 1997.

Rev. Maurice V. O’Connell, C’68, S’72,Rev. Maurice V. O’Connell, C’68, S’72,Rev. Maurice V. O’Connell, C’68, S’72,Rev. Maurice V. O’Connell, C’68, S’72,Rev. Maurice V. O’Connell, C’68, S’72,pastor, St. Bernard Church, Riverdale, Mary-land, observed his 25th anniversary in thepriesthood in May.

Rev. Peter A. Romeo, S’72,Rev. Peter A. Romeo, S’72,Rev. Peter A. Romeo, S’72,Rev. Peter A. Romeo, S’72,Rev. Peter A. Romeo, S’72, marked his sil-ver anniversary to the priesthood this spring.He is stationed at Holy Family Church, Las Ve-gas, Nevada.

Rev. Richard J. Wesoloski, C’69, S’72,Rev. Richard J. Wesoloski, C’69, S’72,Rev. Richard J. Wesoloski, C’69, S’72,Rev. Richard J. Wesoloski, C’69, S’72,Rev. Richard J. Wesoloski, C’69, S’72,parochial vicar at St. Columbkille, Imperial,Pennsylvania, observed his 25th priesthoodanniversary May 6, 1997.

Rev. Anthony Wesolowski, O.S.B., C’67,Rev. Anthony Wesolowski, O.S.B., C’67,Rev. Anthony Wesolowski, O.S.B., C’67,Rev. Anthony Wesolowski, O.S.B., C’67,Rev. Anthony Wesolowski, O.S.B., C’67,S’72,S’72,S’72,S’72,S’72, teacher at Benedictine Military School,Savannah, Georgia, observed his 25th anni-versary to the priesthood May 20, 1997.

Rev. Henry R. Krawczyk, S ‘78,Rev. Henry R. Krawczyk, S ‘78,Rev. Henry R. Krawczyk, S ‘78,Rev. Henry R. Krawczyk, S ‘78,Rev. Henry R. Krawczyk, S ‘78, is to becommended for overseeing the restoration ofSt. Mary Magdalene Church in Homestead,Pennsylvania. St. Mary’s is one of St.Maximilian Kolbe Parish’s four worship sites.Fr. Krawczyk has been pastor of St.Maximilian Kolbe since its inception in 1992.

Rev. Jude W. Brady, O.S.B., S’80,Rev. Jude W. Brady, O.S.B., S’80,Rev. Jude W. Brady, O.S.B., S’80,Rev. Jude W. Brady, O.S.B., S’80,Rev. Jude W. Brady, O.S.B., S’80, beganserving as the Archabbot’s Regional Coordi-nator for Pastoral Affairs in St. Marys, Penn-sylvania, as of May 1, 1997.

Rev. Paul S. Siebert, S’85,Rev. Paul S. Siebert, S’85,Rev. Paul S. Siebert, S’85,Rev. Paul S. Siebert, S’85,Rev. Paul S. Siebert, S’85, was recentlynamed pastor of St. Mark Church in Empo-rium, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Joseph P. Reigel, S ‘96,Rev. Joseph P. Reigel, S ‘96,Rev. Joseph P. Reigel, S ‘96,Rev. Joseph P. Reigel, S ‘96,Rev. Joseph P. Reigel, S ‘96, was ordainedby Bishop Donald W. Trautman in St. PeterCathedral, Erie.

Rev. Thomas More Sikora, O.S.B., S’97,Rev. Thomas More Sikora, O.S.B., S’97,Rev. Thomas More Sikora, O.S.B., S’97,Rev. Thomas More Sikora, O.S.B., S’97,Rev. Thomas More Sikora, O.S.B., S’97,was ordained to the priesthood by BishopAnthony G. Bosco on May 31, 1997, in SaintVincent Basilica.

Rev. William J. Lechnar, S’97,Rev. William J. Lechnar, S’97,Rev. William J. Lechnar, S’97,Rev. William J. Lechnar, S’97,Rev. William J. Lechnar, S’97, was or-dained to the priesthood by Bishop AnthonyG. Bosco on June 7, 1997, in Blessed Sacra-ment Cathedral, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Rev. James H. Loew, O.S.B., S’97,Rev. James H. Loew, O.S.B., S’97,Rev. James H. Loew, O.S.B., S’97,Rev. James H. Loew, O.S.B., S’97,Rev. James H. Loew, O.S.B., S’97, wasordained to the priesthood by Bishop AnthonyG. Bosco on May 31, 1997, in Saint Vincent

Basilica.Rev. Darius G. C. Moss, S’97,Rev. Darius G. C. Moss, S’97,Rev. Darius G. C. Moss, S’97,Rev. Darius G. C. Moss, S’97,Rev. Darius G. C. Moss, S’97, was ordained

to the priesthood by Bishop Nicholas C. Dattiloon May 17, 1997, in St. Patrick Cathedral,Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Guyma Noel, S’97,Rev. Guyma Noel, S’97,Rev. Guyma Noel, S’97,Rev. Guyma Noel, S’97,Rev. Guyma Noel, S’97, was ordained tothe priesthood by Archbishop John F.Donoghue on June 7, 1997, in the Cathedralof Christ the King, Atlanta, Georgia.

Rev. Gordon L. Sidler, S’97,Rev. Gordon L. Sidler, S’97,Rev. Gordon L. Sidler, S’97,Rev. Gordon L. Sidler, S’97,Rev. Gordon L. Sidler, S’97, was ordainedto the priesthood by Archbishop John F.Donoghue on June 7, 1997, in the Cathedralof Christ the King, Atlanta, Georgia.

Rev. Joseph V. Trupkovich, S’97,Rev. Joseph V. Trupkovich, S’97,Rev. Joseph V. Trupkovich, S’97,Rev. Joseph V. Trupkovich, S’97,Rev. Joseph V. Trupkovich, S’97, was or-dained to the priesthood by Bishop AnthonyG. Bosco on June 7, 1997, in Blessed Sacra-ment Cathedral, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, S’97,Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, S’97,Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, S’97,Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, S’97,Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, S’97, was ordainedto the priesthood by Bishop Donald W. Wuerlon June 28, 1997, in St. Paul Cathedral, Pitts-burgh, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Peter J. Kuligowski, S ‘97, Rev. Peter J. Kuligowski, S ‘97, Rev. Peter J. Kuligowski, S ‘97, Rev. Peter J. Kuligowski, S ‘97, Rev. Peter J. Kuligowski, S ‘97, was or-dained for the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese byBishop Joseph V. Adamec at Blessed Sacra-ment Cathedral, Altoona.

* * * * *In Alumni News, we are saddened to re-

port the deaths of:

Rev. Joseph G. Malinak, S ‘33,Rev. Joseph G. Malinak, S ‘33,Rev. Joseph G. Malinak, S ‘33,Rev. Joseph G. Malinak, S ‘33,Rev. Joseph G. Malinak, S ‘33, on May 14,1997.

Rev. Method J. Mraz, O.S.B., P’25, C’32,Rev. Method J. Mraz, O.S.B., P’25, C’32,Rev. Method J. Mraz, O.S.B., P’25, C’32,Rev. Method J. Mraz, O.S.B., P’25, C’32,Rev. Method J. Mraz, O.S.B., P’25, C’32,S’34S’34S’34S’34S’34, on June 9, 1997.

Rev. William J. Erkens, C ‘36, S ‘40,Rev. William J. Erkens, C ‘36, S ‘40,Rev. William J. Erkens, C ‘36, S ‘40,Rev. William J. Erkens, C ‘36, S ‘40,Rev. William J. Erkens, C ‘36, S ‘40, onFebruary 9, 1997.

Rev. Edward Farina, P ‘35, C ‘39, S ‘43Rev. Edward Farina, P ‘35, C ‘39, S ‘43Rev. Edward Farina, P ‘35, C ‘39, S ‘43Rev. Edward Farina, P ‘35, C ‘39, S ‘43Rev. Edward Farina, P ‘35, C ‘39, S ‘43on March 19, 1997.

John Kovach, P ‘ 36, C ‘41, S ‘45,John Kovach, P ‘ 36, C ‘41, S ‘45,John Kovach, P ‘ 36, C ‘41, S ‘45,John Kovach, P ‘ 36, C ‘41, S ‘45,John Kovach, P ‘ 36, C ‘41, S ‘45, on May4, 1997.

Venard J. Spitzer, P ‘37, C ‘42, S ‘45,Venard J. Spitzer, P ‘37, C ‘42, S ‘45,Venard J. Spitzer, P ‘37, C ‘42, S ‘45,Venard J. Spitzer, P ‘37, C ‘42, S ‘45,Venard J. Spitzer, P ‘37, C ‘42, S ‘45, onMay 20, 1997.

Rev. Edward L. Murray, C.S.S.P, C ‘41 SRev. Edward L. Murray, C.S.S.P, C ‘41 SRev. Edward L. Murray, C.S.S.P, C ‘41 SRev. Edward L. Murray, C.S.S.P, C ‘41 SRev. Edward L. Murray, C.S.S.P, C ‘41 S‘48 ‘48 ‘48 ‘48 ‘48 on August 28, 1997.

Rev. John A. Dompka, S ‘49Rev. John A. Dompka, S ‘49Rev. John A. Dompka, S ‘49Rev. John A. Dompka, S ‘49Rev. John A. Dompka, S ‘49 on October10, 1997.

Rev. Ettore J. DeNapoli, C ‘46, S ‘49, Rev. Ettore J. DeNapoli, C ‘46, S ‘49, Rev. Ettore J. DeNapoli, C ‘46, S ‘49, Rev. Ettore J. DeNapoli, C ‘46, S ‘49, Rev. Ettore J. DeNapoli, C ‘46, S ‘49, onMay 15, 1997.

Rev. Thomas J. Bertolina, C ‘54, S ‘58,Rev. Thomas J. Bertolina, C ‘54, S ‘58,Rev. Thomas J. Bertolina, C ‘54, S ‘58,Rev. Thomas J. Bertolina, C ‘54, S ‘58,Rev. Thomas J. Bertolina, C ‘54, S ‘58, onDecember 2, 1996.

Rev. Robert J. Drake, S’63,Rev. Robert J. Drake, S’63,Rev. Robert J. Drake, S’63,Rev. Robert J. Drake, S’63,Rev. Robert J. Drake, S’63, on July 9,1997.

Rev. Lawrence F. Stebler, C’60, S’63,Rev. Lawrence F. Stebler, C’60, S’63,Rev. Lawrence F. Stebler, C’60, S’63,Rev. Lawrence F. Stebler, C’60, S’63,Rev. Lawrence F. Stebler, C’60, S’63, onJune 9, 1997.

Rev. Raymond P. Froehlich, S ‘67,Rev. Raymond P. Froehlich, S ‘67,Rev. Raymond P. Froehlich, S ‘67,Rev. Raymond P. Froehlich, S ‘67,Rev. Raymond P. Froehlich, S ‘67, on May8, 1997.

* * * * *Condolences are offered to:

Rev. Francis B. Filip, S’36,Rev. Francis B. Filip, S’36,Rev. Francis B. Filip, S’36,Rev. Francis B. Filip, S’36,Rev. Francis B. Filip, S’36, on the death ofhis brother Walter J. Filip on April 17, 1997.

Rev. Alfred L. Grotzinger, O.S.B., P’32,Rev. Alfred L. Grotzinger, O.S.B., P’32,Rev. Alfred L. Grotzinger, O.S.B., P’32,Rev. Alfred L. Grotzinger, O.S.B., P’32,Rev. Alfred L. Grotzinger, O.S.B., P’32,

Brother J. Kevin Bachmann, O.S.B., hasjoined the Saint Vincent Seminary Staff.He will teach two Spanish languagecourses to seminarians as part of the Pre-Theology Program at Saint Vincent Semi-nary.

Brother Kevin took temporary vows atHoly Cross Abbey, Canon City, Colo-rado, in June of this year. He is also a newTheology I seminarian at Saint Vincent.

He has a doctorate in linguistics fromGeorgetown University, WashingtonD.C., having spent his junior year as aGeorgetown undergraduate at the Uni-versity of Madrid in Spain. Since 1970he has taught both English as a foreignlanguage and Spanish at different univer-sities. Most recently he taught English atthe University of Petroleum and Mineralsin Dhahran, Saudi Arabia for four years.Before that he taught Spanish and di-rected a bilingual education teacher train-ing program at the University of North-ern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, for sixyears. Previously, he had trained teach-ers of English as a second language andstarted an intensive English program forforeign students at Colorado State Uni-versity, Fort Collins, Colorado, where hebegan in 1970. While at Colorado Statehe visited several cities in Colombia as alanguage teaching advisor under aFulbright summer grant.

In 1974 he visited different cities inColombia under a Fulbright grant duringthe summer as an advisor in English lan-guage teaching.



C’37, S’41,C’37, S’41,C’37, S’41,C’37, S’41,C’37, S’41, on the death of his sister BernadineKavaney on May 6, 1997.

Rev. Charles A. Weber, O.S.B., P ‘37, CRev. Charles A. Weber, O.S.B., P ‘37, CRev. Charles A. Weber, O.S.B., P ‘37, CRev. Charles A. Weber, O.S.B., P ‘37, CRev. Charles A. Weber, O.S.B., P ‘37, C‘42, S ‘45,‘42, S ‘45,‘42, S ‘45,‘42, S ‘45,‘42, S ‘45, on the death of his brother, BudWeber, on November 8, 1996.

Rev. Emeric J. Priester, O.S.B., P ‘40, CRev. Emeric J. Priester, O.S.B., P ‘40, CRev. Emeric J. Priester, O.S.B., P ‘40, CRev. Emeric J. Priester, O.S.B., P ‘40, CRev. Emeric J. Priester, O.S.B., P ‘40, C‘45, S ‘48,‘45, S ‘48,‘45, S ‘48,‘45, S ‘48,‘45, S ‘48, on the death of his sister, EstherBridge, on February 6, 1997.

Rt. Rev. Lambert W. Reilly, O.S.B., C’55,Rt. Rev. Lambert W. Reilly, O.S.B., C’55,Rt. Rev. Lambert W. Reilly, O.S.B., C’55,Rt. Rev. Lambert W. Reilly, O.S.B., C’55,Rt. Rev. Lambert W. Reilly, O.S.B., C’55,on the death of his brother Matthew Reilly onApril 14, 1997.

Rev. William F. Kohler, C ‘52, S ‘55,Rev. William F. Kohler, C ‘52, S ‘55,Rev. William F. Kohler, C ‘52, S ‘55,Rev. William F. Kohler, C ‘52, S ‘55,Rev. William F. Kohler, C ‘52, S ‘55, onthe death of his father, Joseph J. Kohler, Sr.,on January 18, 1997.

James G. Jones, P’50, C’54, S’58James G. Jones, P’50, C’54, S’58James G. Jones, P’50, C’54, S’58James G. Jones, P’50, C’54, S’58James G. Jones, P’50, C’54, S’58, on thedeath of his sister Patti Schaaf on February24, 1997.

Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B., P’49,Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B., P’49,Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B., P’49,Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B., P’49,Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B., P’49,C’54, S’58, C’54, S’58, C’54, S’58, C’54, S’58, C’54, S’58, on the death of his brother Jo-seph W. Ubinger on April 29, 1997.

Rev. Msgr. John R. Sasway, C’58, S’62,Rev. Msgr. John R. Sasway, C’58, S’62,Rev. Msgr. John R. Sasway, C’58, S’62,Rev. Msgr. John R. Sasway, C’58, S’62,Rev. Msgr. John R. Sasway, C’58, S’62,on the death of his father John B. Sasway onJune 11, 1997.

Rev. Martin D. McCamley, C ‘58, S ‘62,Rev. Martin D. McCamley, C ‘58, S ‘62,Rev. Martin D. McCamley, C ‘58, S ‘62,Rev. Martin D. McCamley, C ‘58, S ‘62,Rev. Martin D. McCamley, C ‘58, S ‘62,on the death of his mother, Rose McCamley,on February 4, 1997.

Rev. Richard G. Terdine, C’60, S’65,Rev. Richard G. Terdine, C’60, S’65,Rev. Richard G. Terdine, C’60, S’65,Rev. Richard G. Terdine, C’60, S’65,Rev. Richard G. Terdine, C’60, S’65, onthe death of his mother Frances M. Terdine onJune 9, 1997.

Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66Rev. Regis J. Ryan, C’62, S ‘66, on thedeath of his mother Marie Ryan on June 22,1997.

Rev. Alvin J. Adams, C ‘63, S ‘67, Rev. Alvin J. Adams, C ‘63, S ‘67, Rev. Alvin J. Adams, C ‘63, S ‘67, Rev. Alvin J. Adams, C ‘63, S ‘67, Rev. Alvin J. Adams, C ‘63, S ‘67, on thedeath of his father, Joseph Adams, on Octo-ber 28, 1996, and his mother, MargaretAdams, on January 25, 1997.

Rev. Robert A. Norton, C ‘68, S ‘72, Rev. Robert A. Norton, C ‘68, S ‘72, Rev. Robert A. Norton, C ‘68, S ‘72, Rev. Robert A. Norton, C ‘68, S ‘72, Rev. Robert A. Norton, C ‘68, S ‘72, onthe death of his mother, Catherine Norton, onNovember 9, 1996.

Rev. Edward L. Kryston, S ‘74,Rev. Edward L. Kryston, S ‘74,Rev. Edward L. Kryston, S ‘74,Rev. Edward L. Kryston, S ‘74,Rev. Edward L. Kryston, S ‘74, on the deathof his mother, Anne M. Kryston, on January4, 1997.

Rev. J. Francis Frazer, S ‘75, Rev. J. Francis Frazer, S ‘75, Rev. J. Francis Frazer, S ‘75, Rev. J. Francis Frazer, S ‘75, Rev. J. Francis Frazer, S ‘75, on the deathof his father, J. Edwin Frazer, on May 6, 1997.

Rev. Cyprian G. Constantine, O.S.B., SRev. Cyprian G. Constantine, O.S.B., SRev. Cyprian G. Constantine, O.S.B., SRev. Cyprian G. Constantine, O.S.B., SRev. Cyprian G. Constantine, O.S.B., S‘77‘77‘77‘77‘77, on the death of his mother, Marian W.Constantine, on March 27, 1997.

Rev. David A. Driesch, S’82, Rev. David A. Driesch, S’82, Rev. David A. Driesch, S’82, Rev. David A. Driesch, S’82, Rev. David A. Driesch, S’82, on the deathof his father William A. Driesch on August 9,1997.

Brother David E. Carlson, O.S.B., S ‘83,Brother David E. Carlson, O.S.B., S ‘83,Brother David E. Carlson, O.S.B., S ‘83,Brother David E. Carlson, O.S.B., S ‘83,Brother David E. Carlson, O.S.B., S ‘83, onthe death of his sister Alma Oniboni on July7, 1997.

Rev. John M. Jordan, S ‘83,Rev. John M. Jordan, S ‘83,Rev. John M. Jordan, S ‘83,Rev. John M. Jordan, S ‘83,Rev. John M. Jordan, S ‘83, on the deathof his father, Arthur Jordan, on October 26,1996.

Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed S ‘92Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed S ‘92Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed S ‘92Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed S ‘92Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed S ‘92 on the deathof his father, Joseph Bonafed on October 2,1997.

Rev. Daniel E. O’Keefe S ‘93Rev. Daniel E. O’Keefe S ‘93Rev. Daniel E. O’Keefe S ‘93Rev. Daniel E. O’Keefe S ‘93Rev. Daniel E. O’Keefe S ‘93 on the deathof his brother, John O’Keefe.

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of 83.The St. Marys, Pennsylvania native came

to Saint Vincent in 1928 to attend the Prepa-ratory School, then the College and Seminary.He was professed as a Benedictine monk in1934, then went to Rome, Italy in 1936 to earna licentiate in theology from the Pontifical Ath-eneum of Sant’Anselmo, the InternationalBenedictine College. He was ordained a priestJuly 16, 1939, in the Abbey of Montecassino,Italy, by the Most Rev. Gregorio DiAmare,O.S.B., Archabbot of Montecassino andBishop of Cassino. He returned to SaintVincent in 1940 to begin teaching theology,and he has been here ever since.

“Every priest I ever called who knows himasked how Paulinus was doing, and when theycome back he’s the one they want to see,” saidthe Rev. Thomas J. Kram, S ‘49, a member ofthe Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents.Fr. Kram started a chair for Fr. Paulinus a num-ber of years ago. The chair is now the FatherPaulinus J. Selle Endowment Fund.

“He was faithful to his profession as a pro-fessor of theology,” said Fr. Kram. “He im-pacted the spiritual direction of many priests.He has a captivating, gentle spirit and he hada way with Seminarians that made them feelthey were on the right path. He was alwaysready to give a helping hand.”

“He was a good presider, a real good ex-ample to us of what a priest should be like,liturgically, theologically and socially,” said theRev. Maurice V. O’Connell, S ’72. “He wasmy teacher in the Post-Vatican II time and itwas a very interesting time to study theology.So much of what had been taught was in Latinand it was very static. ... He could take whatthe early church fathers said and show how itwas consistent with what Vatican II was say-ing.

“It was extremely helpful to me because asa young parish priest I was going out and work-ing with priests who were all taught under theold system. I hadn’t been taught that way, butI could understand it because Father Paulinustaught me,” said Fr. O’Connell.

“I knew him when he first got his degree fromRome,” said the Rev. Ed Curry, S ‘47. “I hadhim in class and we kept up the friendship allalong. ... I could count on him with real faithand trust. When I needed help at Holy FamilyParish in West Newton — I was pastor at HolyFamily — he started coming regularly.”

And, Fr. Curry noted, “one of the true signs”of admiration of his character was that Fr.Paulinus served as his confessor, and that ofmany others.

Fr. Paulinus started teaching moral theologyand patrology in the Seminary, then turned todogmatic (now Called systematic) theology. Healso taught in the college’s theology depart-ment from 1940 to 1963, and was Chair ofthe Department from 1949 to 1963. AfterVatican II he started teaching liturgy, which iswhat he taught until retirement.

When told some of the things his former stu-dents say about him, Fr. Paulinus modestly re-called an old Latin saying, “about the dead,say only good things.”

Fr. Paulinus recalled the days when theChurch required theology to be taught in Latin:“Teaching in Latin was a mistake. We were

using theology to teach Latin, because manyof the students did not have enough Latin tounderstand. So what I did, in order to fulfillthe law, and you had to fulfill the law, was Ilectured one day in Latin and the next dayrepeated it in English so they’d get some theol-ogy, too.”

Through the years Fr. Paulinus has servedas Academic Dean of the Seminary (1955 to1965), and was on the College’s Board of Di-rectors for six years. Within the Monastic com-munity, he was Master of Novices (1971 to1980), and served on the Archabbot’s Coun-cil of Seniors for many years. He taught moraltheology from 1940 to 1945, patrology from1941 to 1986, dogmatic theology from 1945to 1971, and fundamentals of liturgy from1967 to 1997.

In 1987 Fr. Paulinus received the Nova EtVetera Award from Saint Vincent Seminaryfor “Outstanding and Distinguished Service tothe Seminary and the Church in priestly for-mation and theological education.” In Febru-ary of 1989 he received the Alumnus of Dis-tinction Award from the Saint Vincent AlumniAssociation in “recognition of his meritoriousservice and lifelong contribution to SaintVincent College.”

That same year he received a special plaquefrom the Saint Vincent Seminary Alumni As-sociation in recognition of “his inspirational lifeof loving service to the seminary community.”

He marked his 50th jubilee as a priest in1989 and continues to serve as a weekendparish assistant at Holy Family in West New-ton.

Fr. Paulinus received an honorary doctor-ate in 1992 from Saint Vincent Seminary,something he says he is very proud of, not onlybecause the recognition was from his peers,but also because, in his 57 consecutive yearsof teaching, he never had the opportunity topursue a doctorate.

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