leaven spring 2016

SAINT VINCENT SEMINARIANS AT NIMROD FORTRESS IN THE UPPER GALILEE

The Holy Land

Leaven Spring 2016, Volume 24, Number 12

Bishop David A. Zubik. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Saint Vincent Seminary300 Fraser Purchase Road

Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650Phone: 724-805-2592

Fax: 724-532-5052www.saintvincentseminary.edu

Publisher, ChancellorArchabbot Douglas R.

Nowicki, O.S.B.

RectorVery Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B.

Vice RectorDirector of Human Formation

Rev. John-Mary Tompkins, O.S.B.

Academic DeanRev. Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B.

Dean of StudentsRev. Emmanuel Afunugo

Director of Spiritual FormationRev. Jeremiah Lange, O.S.B.

Director of Liturgical FormationRev. Cyprian Constantine, O.S.B.

Director of Pastoral FormationRev. Nathan Munsch, O.S.B.

Director of Pre-Theologian Formation

Deacon Lawrence Sutton, Ph.D.

Director of Seminary DevelopmentRev. Bonaventure J. Curtis, O.S.B.

Director of Seminary Public Relations

Kimberley A. Metzgar

Public Relations AssociateSeth Harbaugh

Director for Alumni AffairsRev. Meinrad J. Lawson, O.S.B.

Consultant for Alumni AffairsRev. Chrysostom V.

Schlimm, O.S.B.

Contributors to this issue:Seth Harbaugh

Brother Etienne Huard, O.S.B.Brother David Klecker

Barbara McAllister

On the cover: Third and fourth year theologians make a pilgrim-age to the Holy Land. See page 4.

Bishop Zubik New Board Of Regents Chairman

B ishop David A. Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh was elect-

ed chairman of the Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents on Tuesday, March 15. Bishop Zubik has been a member of the board since 2007, following his appoint-ment as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Bishop Zubik succeeds Dr. James V. Maher, Jr., provost emer-itus of the University of Pittsburgh, who completed his term as chair-man of the board, having been elected elected to succeed John C. Marous, Jr., in 2010. Dr. Maher was a member of the Board of Re-gents from 1999 to 2016.

As chairman of the Board of Regents, Bishop Zubik will also serve as an ex officio member of the Saint Vincent College Board of Directors.

Bishop Zubik was named the twelfth Bishop of Pittsburgh on July 18, 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI and installed at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh on Sep-tember 28, 2007. On October 10, 2003, the Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, named him the eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, and he was installed on De-cember 12, 2003. His consecra-tion as a bishop occurred on April 6, 1997, at Saint Paul Cathedral as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Bishop Zubik serves on a num-ber of national committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish-ops (USCCB), including the Catho-lic Communications Campaign Subcommittee, Protection of Children and Young People Com-mittee, and the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue Committee. He chairs the Pilgrimage Committee and the Committee on Priestly Forma-tion. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Basilica of the

National Shrine of the Immacu-late Conception in Washington, D.C., The Papal Foundation and Saint Mary’s Seminary and Uni-versity in Baltimore.

He serves on the Episcopal ad-visory boards of Catholic Athletes for Christ, the Catholic Education Foundation, the Catholic Leader-ship Institute and the National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education at Seton Hill University, Greensburg. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Ex-tra Mile Education Foundation, the Sister Thea Bowman Foun-dation, Building United of South-west Pennsylvania, United Way of Greater Pittsburgh and the Urban League of Pittsburgh and the Ad-visory Board of Angels’ Place. He

is vice chair, Council, Christian As-sociates of Southwest Pennsylva-nia, and a member of the Cabinet of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Food Security Partnership.

Bishop Zubik serves as Epis-copal Liaison, Catholic Charities USA; Episcopal Moderator, Catho-lic Purchasing Services; Episcopal Chair, Ladies of Charity of the USA and Episcopal Liaison, National Association of Church Personnel Administrators.

He was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, and attended Saint Stanislaus Elementary School and Saint Veronica High School, both in Ambridge, before entering Saint Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh. He received an undergraduate

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degree at Duquesne University in 1971 and went on to study at Saint Mary Seminary and Univer-sity in Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned a degree in theology in 1975.

Bishop Zubik was ordained a priest on May 3, 1975, by Bishop Vincent M. Leonard at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh. Bishop Zubik served as parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish, Shadyside,

until 1980. He was then assigned as vice principal of Quigley Catho-lic High School in Baden as well as chaplain to the Sisters of Saint Jo-seph Motherhouse and chaplain to the students at Mount Gallitzin Academy. At the same time, he be-gan graduate studies at Duquesne University where he earned a master’s degree in education ad-ministration in 1982. He served in the role of adjunct spiritual director at Saint Paul Seminary

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Seminary To Honor Dr. James V. Maher Jr. At CommencementSaint Vincent Seminary will honor retiring

Board of Regents Chairman Dr. James V. Ma-her Jr., with an honorary doctorate at its 170th annual commencement on May 6. Dr. Maher is provost emeritus, distinguished service professor of physics, and senior science advi-sor at the University of Pittsburgh. He served as provost and senior vice chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh from July 1, 1994, to August 15, 2010 and has been a member of the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh for forty years. Dr. Maher served as chairman of the Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents from 2011 to 2016, vice chairman from 2010 to 2011, and has been a member of the board since 1999.

The vespers and commencement will take place at 5 p.m. in the Archabbey Basilica.

Dr. Maher earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Notre Dame in 1964. He earned his master’s degree and his doctoral degree from Yale University in 1965 and 1969, respectively. Prior to joining the University of Pittsburgh fac-ulty as an assistant professor in September 1970, Dr. Maher served as a post-doctoral research associate in the Physics Division of the Ar-gonne National Laboratory in Argonne, Illinois.

During Dr. Maher’s tenure on the Board of Regents, Saint Vincent Seminary continued to increase its endowment. The Seminary imple-mented changes in its pre-theology program, strengthening it to provide intensive experiences to men who are discerning their call to priesthood and providing a comprehensive and integrated philosophical founda-tion. The Seminary affiliated with Sant’ Anselmo, the international Benedictine University in Rome, to offer the Bachelor of Sacred Theol-ogy degree. The affiliation represented a new bonding “with a highly ac-claimed, prestigious and revered center of scholarship and formation in the Eternal City,” Most Rev. Donald Trautman, Bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Erie, noted at the time. The Seminary also developed a new master’s degree program in Catholic Philosophical Studies.

Dr. James V. Maher, Jr.

During his tenure at the University of Pitts-burgh, Dr. Maher has served as director of the University’s Scaife Nuclear Physics Laborato-ry, as a longstanding resident fellow in the Uni-versity’s Center for the Philosophy of Science, and as a visiting scientist at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, the Kernfysisch Ver-sneller Instituut in Groningen, the College de France in Paris, and the Argonne National Lab-oratory in Chicago. Elected a fellow of both the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Dr. Maher has published numerous papers in refereed journals on the fields of nuclear physics (up through 1980) and statistical con-densed matter physics (since 1980). He has presented numerous invited talks at topical conferences and physical society meetings.

He is a member of the Board of Trustees’ Information Technology Committee at the University’s partner institution, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and serves on

numerous national and local professional society committees and boards, including the Carnegie Science Center Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors of BioOne.

He served as chair of the Council of Academic Affairs of the Associa-tion of Public and Land-grant Universities and was a member of the Association of American University’s (AAU) Intellectual Property Task Force that authored the formative 1999 report “Intellectual Property and New Media Technologies: A Framework for Policy Development at AAU Institutions.” He served on the AAU/National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) Task Force on Ac-creditation, which developed a set of principles adopted by the AAU and NASULGC and accepted in modified form by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. He was invited by the AAU and Association of Research Libraries to participate in writing the influential Tempe Prin-ciples on Scholarly Communications, a set of principles designed to guide the transformation of the scholarly publishing system.

from 1984 through 1991 and as-sociate spiritual director at Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, from 1989 through 1996.

In 1987, Bishop Zubik was appointed administrative secre-tary to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Anthony J. Bevilacqua, who later became the Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia. In 1988, he was appointed administrative secre-tary and master of ceremonies to then-Pittsburgh Bishop Donald

W. Wuerl (now Cardinal Archbish-op of Washington, DC), where he served until 1991, when he began his service as director of Clergy Personnel. In 1995, he was named associate general secre-tary and chancellor of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, and on January 1, 1996, became vicar general and general secretary—a position in which he served until his appoint-ment as the Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay.


Early Christians often referred to the Gospel of “the Land,” the place where Jesus walked, where the prophets lived, where Christianity began. This spring, 13 semi-narians took part in a trip to the Holy Land organized by Seminary Academic Dean

Father Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B., who spent 11 years living and studying there.In addition to Father Patrick, Rector Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B., accompanied the group,

along with Dr. Larry Sutton, director of pre-theology formation and Father Alan Thomas, a for-mer dean of students at the Seminary who was recently named vicar general of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

Fourth-year men on the pilgrimage were Brother Rafael dos Santos, O.S.B., and Brother David Klecker, O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Archabbey; Matthew Gossett, Diocese of Steubenville; James Schaeper, Diocese of Covington; Brother Thomas Sanders, O.S.B., Saint Andrew Abbey, Cleveland.

Third-year men taking part were Peter Crowe, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Brother Eti-enne Huard, O.S.B., Conception Abbey, Missouri; Ross Kelsch and Joseph Shelton, Diocese of Covington; Brother Canice McMullen, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; David Whiteford, Diocese of Erie; and Jie Shi and Panji Ren, Archdiocese of Beijing.

The planning for the trip took more than a year, and included an ambitious schedule.“I wanted to insert the men into a real experience of the Holy Land,” Father Patrick said, “to

walk the land of Christ, to bring it alive to them, to taste the fruits, smell the air, see the views. By bringing it alive to them, they will be able to carry this to their congregations in the future.”

After arrival in Tel Aviv, the group traveled to Jaffa, where they celebrated Mass at the Church of Saint Peter. The site is traditionally identified with the location of the house of Simon the tanner, where Peter had the vision that brings him to meet Cornelius at Caesarea and the baptism of the first Gentile. The city’s ruins date from the third millennia B.C. It is the site of the story of Jonah, and where King Solomon received the cedars for the building of the Holy Temple. The group visited a number of sites related to the Romans, then traveled to Haifa and Mt. Carmel where the prophet Elijah stayed. The group then journeyed to the Sea of Galilee, and stayed for several days at the Mount of Beatitudes.

Those four days, Father Patrick said, were designed to visit “where Jesus grew up, and where he performed the vast majority of his ministry.” He described the area as the “bread-basket” of Israel, with deep valleys, flat plains, rich farming areas and high mountains. Having

FATHER PATRICK AT MASS, CHURCH OF SAINT PETER IN JAFFA. DEACON IS DR. LARRY SUTTON.

ROMAN AQUEDUCT ATCAESAREA MARITANA.

A FIRST CENTURY FISHING BOAT FOUND IN THE MUD IN THE SEA OF GALILEE.

ABOVE AND BELOW, CHORAZIN, WHICH JESUS CURSED FOR REJECTING HIS TEACHINGS.

THE “ABRAHAM GATE,” A MUD-BRICK CITY GATE AT TEL DAN, DATING TO THE TIME OF ABRAHAM.

TEL MEGIDDO. MODEL OF TEL MEGIDDO, THE SITE OF ARMAGEDDON.

FATHER ALAN THOMAS CELEBRATES MASS, MOSES CHAPEL, MOUNT TABOR.

Seminarians Make Pilgrimage to Holy Land


ON THE SEA OF GALILEE. AFTER MASS AT DULMANIETHA, SHORE OF THE SEA OF GALILEE, WHERE JESUS WENT AFTER FEEDING 4,000.

CHURCH OF THE MOUNT OF BEATITUDES.

REENACTOR AT “NAZARETH VILLAGE” SPINNING WOOL, AS THEY DID IN JESUS’ TIME.

WATER JAR AT CANA, WHERE JESUS PERFORMED HIS FIRST MIRACLE.

ABOVE AND BELOW, THE SYNAGOGUE AT CAPER-NAUM, ALSO KNOWN AS JESUS’ “HOMETOWN.”

BELOW, THE CHURCH OF THE MULTIPLICATION OF LOAVES AND FISHES, TABGHA.

BASILICA OF THE ANNUNCIATIONIN NAZARETH.

visited in spring, he said, “everything was green, even the desert.” It was a quiet, peaceful, prayerful time. Many on the trip took to getting up and watching the

sun rise over the sea of Galilee, making time for prayer and meditation. The group spent time in Upper Galilee, even traveling to the foot of Mount Hermon and

one of the main sources for the Sea of Galilee. At each site, there were places where Jesus ministered, where he cursed Chorazin for rejecting his teachings; to Kursi, where he healed the demoniac and where the “Miracle of the Swine” occurred; and to Bethsaida, the possible site of the feeding of the 5,000, and the hometown of Philip, Andrew, Peter and perhaps also James and John. They visited Tel Megiddo and the site of Armageddon, and Mount Tabor, where they celebrated Mass at the Church of the Transfiguration. Then the group arrived at Nazareth, Mary’s home, and where Jesus lived as a child. They visited archaeological sites and musuems, where they were able to see remains of houses from the 1st century A.D., and even a “living village” and reenactment of ancient Nazareth. They visited the village of Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle, changing water into wine.

“It was an incredible experience, just being able to walk on the land that Jesus himself had journeyed, and to see the places where various kinds of miracles performed by Jesus took place in the Gospel,” said Panji Ren of his first visit to the Holy Land. “This pilgrimage has not only enriched my knowledge on historical facts which will benefit me in my preaching and future ministry, but also has helped me to understand the word of Jesus in a living way which will definitely deepen my spiritual life. I believe that my reading and understanding the Gospel is not going to be the same, it is going to become much deeper and more profound.”

Before they left Galilee, the group took a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, a place where, Father Patrick said, “Jesus’ voice still echoes on its shores.”

“Visiting the Sea of Galilee had a special meaning for me,” said Brother Thomas Sanders, also on his first trip to the Holy Land. “It was a blessing to visit the towns where Our Lord minis-tered in the years before he offered his life on Calvary. One moment that stood out for me was when I preached at the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes. It was so good to talk about the meaning of this miracle in the site where it was performed 2000 years ago.”

The pilgrims visited Capernaum, the third most-mentioned place in the Gospels, also known as Jesus’ “hometown.” They traveled to the church of the Primacy of Saint Peter, where Jesus appeared to his disciples after the resurrection, and to Magdala, the home of Mary Magdala.

Then the group moved up to Jerusalem, to a modern city with traffic jams, demonstrations, and rush hour, full of all denominations and faiths. There, Father Patrick had three particular goals for the visit:


SHEPHERD’S CAVE IN BETHLEHEM. THE MODEL OF FIRST CENTURY JERUSALEM AT THE ISRAEL MUSEUM.

BELOW, MASS AT THETOMB OF CHRIST.

CHURCH OF THE VISITATION, EIN KAREN, BIRTHPLACE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST.

AT THE POOLS OF BETHSAIDA, WHERE JESUS HEALED THE PARALYTIC MAN.

ABOVE, POOLS OF BETHSAIDA. BELOW, DEACON MATT GOSSETT AT CHRIST’S TOMB.

FATHER EDWARD, MASS, CAVE OF SAINT JEROME, BETHLEHEM.

• First, he had arranged a meeting with the Franciscan “Custos,” the custodians of Chris-tian sites in the Holy Land. Seminarians were able to hear how the Franciscans became the custodian of those sites and learn about the type of work they are doing.

• Second, he wanted them to tour and visit Yad ve Shem, the national Holocaust memorial and museum. Through Father Patrick’s contacts, he was able to arrange a private tour, which he described as “very powerful, but also very disturbing. But it helps them to understand the modern history of the Holy Land.”

• Third, they also visited the Ecole Biblique, where Father Patrick did his doctoral work, “one of the best Biblical libraries in the world, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were first brought and worked upon.” They visited a center of Biblical studies within the Holy Land, as well as a center of archaeological studies.

Brother David Klecker, O.S.B., noted that “We averaged 12,000 to 15,000 steps each day of our tour in Israel. Every place we visited is rich in history which should be shared with the faithful, especially in how as human beings we are so connected to land and its history. In making the connection to the readings to where I have visited in Israel and in sharing this history, the homily can resonate on a deeper level with the faithful.”

Other stops after moving to Jeruselem included Herodion, the Mountain palace built by Herod, Shepherds’ Field, and a visit to Bethlehem, including the Church of the Nativity mark-ing the birthplace of Jesus. The Seminary pilgrims celebrated Mass at the Church of Nativity in the Cave of Saint Jerome and visited the Israel Museum to see the Model City of Jerusalem, showing the city on scale of 1:50 as it looked in the year 70 A.D., which reflects the city as Jesus knew it. They visited the Temple Mount, where the Holy Temple stood and the center of Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem, the birthplace of the Virgin Mary, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the tomb of Mary, King David’s tomb, Calvary, the tomb of Our Lord, the Cave of the True Cross, and the birthplace of Saint John the Baptist.

Near the end of the trip they woke before dawn and walked the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where they celebrated Mass at 5:30 a.m. The priests and deacons, and even those instituted as acolytes and readers had easily worked out a rotation for daily Mass. Father Patrick noted that “it was important to the deacons to be able to preach in the Holy Land, and for the others to function in their ministries at those Holy sites.”

Even for someone who lived in the Holy Land for 11 years, there were new experiences for Father Patrick. Two of the most memorable were having Mass at the Holy Sepulchre and visit-ing the site where Jesus was baptised in the Jordan River, a location that, because it sits on the border of Jordan and Israel, has long been closed, but has recently become open.


THE MODEL OF FIRST CENTURY JERUSALEM AT THE ISRAEL MUSEUM.

THE AL AQSA MOSQUE ON THE TEMPLE MOUNT.

THE WESTERN WALL OF THE TEMPLE MOUNT.

THE “WAILING WALL” (WESTERN WALL) OF THE TEMPLE MOUNT IN JERUSALEM.

CHURCH OF THE VISITATION, EIN KAREN, BIRTHPLACE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST.

THE TWO PHOTOS BELOW ARE AT MASADA, THE LAST STRONGHOLD OF THE JEWISH ZEALOTS AGAINST THE ROMAN XTH LEGION. BELOW IS BROTHER CANICE MCMULLEN, O.S.B. AT MASADA.

ABOVE, THE ECOLE BIBLIQUE. BELOW, THE GARDEN TOMB.

PETER CROWE AT THE BAPTISMAL SITE OF JESUS ON THE JORDAN RIVER.

PETER CROWE AND JIE SHI IN THE TOMB OF LAZARUS.

“The archeological sites of Capernaum, Magdala, and Chorizim gave me a new perspective on the humanity of Jesus,” noted Matthew Gossett, “a point of view that will leave a big mark on my study of scripture and homilies that come out of this study. My favorite part of the trip was having the opportunity to celebrate Mass in the Holy Sepulchre, the church that contains the tomb of Christ and Golgotha. Inside of a tiny room, with space for about 3 or 4 people, we celebrated the Mass of Easter day... the day that Christ rose from the dead in the very place that it occurred. I am still processing much of the trip and the great impact it has made on my understanding of scripture and the faith, yet I can confidently say that I would someday love to return and continue to delve deeper into the land where Jesus lived, died, and rose so that all humanity may have a chance to live.”

Brother Rafael do Santos, O.S.B., who is from Brazil, noted it was his first trip to the Holy Land. He was most moved by visiting the Holy Sepulchre, as well as the memorial for the Ho-locaust. As he prepares to be ordained to the diaconate, then the priesthood, he noted that “I hope that our pilgrimage to the Promised Land will give us a better understanding of the his-tory of salvation, and will help us to better preach the Gospel of the Lord for the people God is sending us.”

Jie Shi, who is from China, also on his first trip to Israel, said “one of the most moving parts for me is at the Church of Agony—Gethsemane, where we spent some time meditating and pray-ing at the Rock where Jesus himself prayed in the garden. I had the opportunity of kneeling at the rock and prayed a little bit, putting my hands on it.”

“I have to admit that the trip to the Holy Land is one of the most powerful, uplifting, and prayerful pilgrimages in my life,” said Panji Ren. “It was so rich that I am still trying to fully digest it.”

“The Seminary’s pilgrimage to the Holy Land was an event which will be remembered by each of the participants as long as they live.” said Rector Father Edward. “Nothing can compare to the experience of actually walking in the villages where Jesus lived and preached, and seeing the various sights that greeted him each day of his earthly life. Providing our seminarians this opportunity has proven to be a great contribution to the overall program of formation at Saint Vincent, which seeks to imbue in the men that same spirit of faith, love, and zeal which the very first disciples of our Lord so powerfully employed for the spread of the good news.”

Father Patrick said that since the group has returned, he has already heard reports of some of the deacons bringing to life what they experienced in the Holy Land in their homilies. That, in turn, will bring to life the reality of Jesus for the faithful in the pews.


at Mount Saviour by Bishop Mat-thew Clark of the Diocese of Rochester, NY.

In 1993, Father Nathan offi-cially transferred monastic stabil-ity to Saint Vincent.

Since arriving at Saint Vincent he has served as a hospital chap-lain, an instructor in religious studies at Saint Vincent College (1994-1996, 2000-present) and a Latin teacher in Saint Vincent Seminary (1994-1996). He also gave retreats in the Saint Vincent summer retreat program and taught in the summer program of catechetical formation in the Dio-cese of Harrisburg.

Rev. Nathan Munsch, O.S.B., was named director of Pas-toral Formation. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in his-tory from the University of Notre Dame in 1973 and a master of arts in Classical Languages from Duquesne University in 1976.From 1988 to 1991, he studied theology at the Catholic Universi-ty of America, earning a bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1991. In June of 1990 he was ordained to the diaconate at Mount Saviour Monastery by Bishop William G. Connare of Greensburg, Penn-sylvania and on June 29, 1991 was ordained to the priesthood

Monks Join Seminary Faculty

In 2002 Father Nathan com-pleted a doctorate in Systematic Theology at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts af-ter which he returned to full time teaching at Saint Vincent College.

In the summer of 2004 he was named pastor of Saint Benedict Parish in Marguerite. His four-year tenure as pastor of Saint Benedict was very eventful. A 75 year-old school building had to be demolished due to struc-tural problems. This was followed by a collaborative parish effort that involved working with an ar-chitect to produce a schematic design for a new parish center, securing approval of the Diocese of Greensburg for the proposed building, a Capital Campaign for $600,000, letting of bids and finally construction of the new building in 2008.

In the fall of 2008, Father Na-than left Saint Benedict’s parish as part of a reconfiguration pro-cess in the Diocese of Greens-burg. He returned to teaching at Saint Vincent College, and as-sists at Saint Vincent Seminary as well. He was also assigned to weekend pastoral responsibilities for two parishes in West Salisbury and Pocahontas, Pa.

He is a member of the Col-lege Theological Society and the

Catholic Theological Society of North America.

* * * * *Rev. Boniface Hicks. O.S.B.,

has been appointed as associate director of Spiritual Formation.

Father Boniface will assist Rev. Jeremiah Lange, O.S.B., in his duties at the Seminary and is available for seminarians for indi-vidual consultation and the sac-rament of reconciliation, as well as being present for Seminary liturgies, meals, and other activi-ties. In addition Father Boniface will help coordinate days of recol-lection and other Seminary spiri-tual formation activities. Father Boniface has broad experience in spiritual direction and in leading retreats. He earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science and a master of science degree in com-puter science from Penn State University in 1997. He entered the monastic community at Saint Vincent in 1998 and made sim-ple profession of vows on July 9, 1999, and solemn profession on July 10, 2002. He earned a mas-ter of arts degree in 2003, and a master of divinity degree in 2004 from Saint Vincent Seminary, summa cum laude. Following his ordination to the priesthood in 2004, he returned to Penn State where he completed his Ph.D. in computer science in 2007.

Rev. Nathan Munsch, O.S.B. Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.

Andy and Cathy Dornisch of the Diocese of Erie give their talk on “Living Natural Fam-ily Planning: In Marriage and In Medicine,” at the March 30 For-mation Conference.

SeminaryFormation Conference


Jezreelite” for the Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception (EBR) being published by De-Gruyter Pubishers in Berlin, Ger-many. EBR is a resource tool for scholars in biblical studies and related fields. It is edited by an international team of scholars, all experts in their fields.

Father Patrick has also been elected as a consultor on the Ex-ecutive Board of the Catholic Bib-lical Association of America.

* * * * *Dr. Kathleen Borres recently

had an article published in L e c t i o n a r y H o m i l e t i c s in December 2015. It was on Luke 2:51-52 and en-titled “Lost

and Then Found in the Father’s House.”

chian Village in Bolivar. The three courses were: Divisio Textus: A Criti-cal Reading Course, Exo-dus -Pascha l Event, and

Covenants of the Bible. Father Patrick gave a presen-

tation to the Altoona-Johnstown Deacon-Candidates and others on January 16, 2016, on the Homiletic Directory issued by the Vatican in 2014 and its implica-tions for diaconal preaching.

He gave a talk to members of Saint Vincent Parish and guests on March 17, 2016, entitled: Mercy: The Beating Heart of God in the Bible and in the Church during this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

He has been invited to contrib-ute the article on “Naboth the

New Testament Picture of Who Jesus Was” and “Our Task as the Mercy of God.”

He recently completed an ar-ticle on “Saint Paul and the Old Testament Figure of Abraham” in Give Us This Day.

He is presently working on book reviews for the Catholic Biblical Quarterly and the Down-side Review. He is also working with colleagues in Italy at various institutions on a lecture tour cel-ebrating his 50th anniversary of vows as a monk and his 40 years of teaching in the Seminary. He also presented a Day of Recollec-tion for the priests of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese.

* * * * *Father Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B.,

taught three permanent-diacon-ate courses over the 2015-2016 academic year in the Altoona-Johnstown Permanent Diaconate training program held at Antio-

B r o t h e r Elliott Malo-ney, O.S.B., presented a paper at the N o r t h e a s t -ern Seminary Theo log i ca l C o n fe r e n c e

in Rochester, New York on March 19. He spoke on Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’: Ecology, Poverty and Eschatology.” In the lecture he discussed the biblical insistence on the earthly future of the Kingdom of God and its impli-cations for the care of our planet and the well-being of our poorer brothers and sisters today.

Brother Elliott gave a parish weekend retreat, March 4-6, at Saint Paul’s Church, Richmond, VA. The topic was “Jesus and the Kingdom of God’s Mercy” with three conferences: “Jesus Own Teaching on the Kingdom,” “The

Spring Faculty News

Minstry of Reader With Bishop ZubikNine Saint Vincent seminarians from four dioceses and two monasteries were instituted to the Ministry of Reader on Monday, April 11 by Most

Rev. David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh. Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.; Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B.; Rev. Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Seminary, faculty members and alumni were among the concelebrants. The ministry of reader permits these seminarians to proclaim the readings (other than the Gospel) at Mass and other sacred celebrations. Among those instituted were, Paul Wu, Archdiocese of Bei-jing, China; Michael Grady and Samuel W. Rodgers, Diocese of Covington; Matthew J. Marinelli and Michael K. Tabernero, Diocese of Metuchen; Michael J. Faix and Jordan C. Sonnett, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Brother Conrad Wald, O.S.B., Saint Andrew Abbey, Cleveland; Brother George De-Fazio, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey.


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Father Richard Infante Speaks At Education Fund DinnerRev. Richard A. Infante, S’92,

was the featured speaker at the annual Saint Vincent Seminary Education Fund Dinner, held April 14 at LeMont in Pittsburgh.

Father Infante has served as the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Scott Township, the Dio-cese of Pittsburgh, since 2004. Ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl in 1992, he previously was pastor of Nativ-ity Parish in South Park. His other parochial assignments included Saint Bernadette in Monroeville, Immaculate Conception and Saint Joseph in his home neighborhood of Bloomfield, and Saint Robert Bellarmine in East McKeesport.

In addition to his parish work, Father Infante has served as an adjunct spiritual director at Saint Vincent Seminary and as a member of the Diocesan Pasto-ral Council and Priests’ Council as well as the Clergy Personnel Board. Devoted to carefully pre-pared preaching and catechesis, Father Infante teaches scripture courses at Saint Paul Seminary in Crafton. He is well qualified for this work, holding four gradu-ate degrees: an M.F.A. in English

from the University of Pittsburgh, an M.L.S. from Duquesne Univer-sity, and both an M.A. in theology and an M.Div. from Saint Vincent Seminary.

An accomplished writer, Father Infante is the author of the criti-cally acclaimed book Last Priest

Rev. Richard Infante

Standing, published by Lambing Press in 2015. Last Priest Stand-ing is a collection of reflections on the priesthood and the sacramen-tal life of the Church today, with all of the joys, challenges, and graces they bring to Catholic life.

Father Infante cites as

influences on his writing some of the greats of twentieth-cen-tury literature, including William Faulkner, Georges Bernanos, Flannery O’Connor, and Graham Greene. He holds William Shake-speare in especially high regard. He was also deeply shaped by the scriptural teaching and writings of Father Demetrius Dumm, O.S.B., a long-time professor of scripture at Saint Vincent Seminary and the rector of the Seminary from 1963 until 1980.

Bringing together his own love of writing with Father Demetrius’ inspiring insights on scripture and preaching—and furthering his commitment to scholarship and the formation of future priests—Father Infante established the Rev. Richard Infante Scholarship at Saint Vincent Seminary to sup-port the education of seminarians from the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Rev. Cyprian Constantine, O.S.B., S’77, helped coordinate an exhibit, “Southwestern Light: Works in Oil by John G. Constantine,” at Saint Vincent Gallery this winter. The art exhibit featured paintings done by his father, John G. Constantine, who was an engineer by trade, but who studied art, oil painting and sculpture and the University of Colorado at Boulder. Many of the works were paintings completed while the elder Con-stantine was a field engineer in the southwest. He continued the hobby in retirement. Although he had been invited to exhibit his paintings many times during his lifetime, he never did, so the Gallery exhibit was the first showing of John Constantine’s work. Pictured with Father Cyprian, are, at left, Ann Holmes, director of the Saint Vincent Gallery, and Father Cyprian’s cousin, Janet Hall Schempf, from Juneau, Alaska.

Southwestern Light Features Works of John Constantine

Saint Vincent SeminaryAnnual Report 2015

From top to bottom, left to right: Brother Thomas Sanders, O.S.B., receives the blessing before proclaiming the Gospel at Mass on the shore of the sea of Galilee; Brother David Klecker, O.S.B., after visiting the Church of the Primacy of Saint Peter; Peter Crowe, Panji Ren and David Whiteford at Masada; Joseph Shelton and Matthew Gossett on the sea of Galilee; Brother Canice McMullen, O.S.B., proclaiming the readings at Mass on the shore of the sea of Galilee; Brother Etienne Huard, O.S.B., proclaiming the word at Mass in the Cave of Saint Jerome. Backdrop: sea of Galilee.Pilgrimage photos by Brother Etienne and Brother David.

sunrise over the sea of galilee

12Leaven Spring 2016, Volume 24, Number 1

Dear Friends in Christ,

W e live at an exciting and challenging time in history, a time when changes are all around us and at times seem to overtake us. The great English convert and author Blessed John Henry Newman once wrote: “In a higher world it is otherwise, but here below to live is to

change, and to be perfect is to have changed often.” He meant that no one can claim perfection this side of heaven, and that constant and even painful change is necessary for everyone who follows the path of Christian discipleship. The Easter season gives us the opportunity to reflect on how even the most daunting changes and challenges we face in life can be overcome when we keep our eyes focused on Jesus Christ and the hope that comes from His resurrection and our sharing in His victory over sin and death.

Saint Vincent Seminary seeks to form men to lead the Catholic faithful in embracing all the joys and sor-rows of life with the deep sense of hope and joy that can only come from the resurrected Christ. I am excited to take up my new role as the chairman of the Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents—I hope to bring my experience and perspective to bear for the benefit of the Seminary and the Church’s future priests who study there. Seminarians from the Diocese of Pittsburgh have studied at Saint Vincent since the 1840’s, and I look forward to many more years of fruitful collaboration between these two pillars of the Church in western Pennsylvania.

Going back to Cardinal Newman, often writers who quote him forget that he prefaced his remarks on change with an important statement: he noted “[things] change in order to remain the same”; that is, things change to remain true to themselves. Standing true to the foundations of our Catholic faith in the midst of changing times, Saint Vincent Seminary has kept its roots firmly in Christ and the hope-filled message of His salvation. My friends, it is this virtue of Christian hope, given abundantly to God’s holy people through the resurrection of Jesus, which enables us to forge ahead and deal with the changes and challenges that confront us, and which will carry the graduates of Saint Vincent Seminary to bring that same hope and joy to all those whom they serve as stewards of the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Grateful for our belief that “Nothing is Impossible with God,” I am, Your brother in Christ,

Most Reverend David A. Zubik Bishop of Pittsburgh Chairman, Board of Regents

Nothing Is Impossible With God

Mission StatementSaint Vincent Seminary is a Roman Catholic Seminary grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the living tradition of the Church in accord with the Magisterium, and shaped by the Benedictine heritage of liturgical prayer, study, hospitality and community. As such, the Seminary is a center for the spiri-tual formation, human development, and academic and pas-toral preparation of candidates for the priesthood. Consistent with this primary mission and responsive to the contempo-rary needs of the Church, the Seminary provides programs for permanent diaconate candidates and offers degree programs to qualified men and women seeking a theological education.

Saint Vincent Seminary Board of

Regents

CHAIRMAN:Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D.

MEMBERS:Most Rev. Mark L. Bartchak, J.C.D.Mr. Frank V. CahouetMr. Richard A. DiClaudioMost Rev. Roger J. Foys, D.D.Ms. Marie Milie Jones, Esq.Hon. Maureen E. Lally-GreenMost Rev. Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L.Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B.Most Rev. Jeffrey Monforton, S.T.D.Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L.Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin, V.G.Mr. L. Richard Zappone

Chairman’s Message


Dear Friends,

T his past year has been a year of changes for Saint Vincent Seminary, beginning with the appointment of Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B., as rector last fall. This spring, we pay tribute to the 17 years of service of Dr. James V. Maher on our Board of Regents, the last five years as chairman, and we welcome Most

Rev. David A. Zubik, Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, as our new chairman. We are pleased to be able to honor Dr. Maher at our May commencement.

Under Dr. Maher’s dynamic leadership, the Seminary implemented changes in our pre-theology program, strength-ening it to provide intensive experiences to men who are discerning their call to priesthood, and providing them with a comprehensive and integrated philosophical foundation. The Seminary affiliated with Sant’ Anselmo, the interna-tional Benedictine university in Rome, to offer the Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree, the Seminary developed a new master’s degree program in Catholic Philosophical Studies, and we have strengthened our endowment.

Bishop Zubik has been a member of the board since 2007, following his appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He was named the twelfth Bishop of Pittsburgh on July 18, 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI and installed at Saint Paul Cathedral in Pittsburgh on September 28, 2007. He previously served as the eleventh Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, and as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Bishop Zubik serves on a number of national committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, serves on several Episcopal advisory boards and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Extra Mile Education Foundation, among others. He has been a great friend of the Seminary for many years. As chairman of the Board of Regents, Bishop Zubik will also serve as an ex officio member of the Saint Vincent College Board of Directors.

As Pope Francis said recently, “The Cross is the word through which God has responded to evil in the world.” Peace, health and prosperity,

Sincerely,

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

Dear Friends of Saint Vincent Seminary,

A s the days of the Easter season unfold we rejoice in the hope-filled blessings that the resurrection of Christ brings into our lives. The “newness of life” (Romans 6:4) we enjoy in the present day as well as the promise of entirely new life to come in the Kingdom of God give us the courage to face the

challenges of the moment and to see the life-changing power of God’s love at work in us.Here at Saint Vincent Seminary the men in formation to be priests are striving to embrace that spirit of “strength,

love, and wisdom” (2 Tim 1:7) they have been given in order to faithfully share the joy of the gospel with their future parishioners and all those who will be entrusted to their pastoral responsibility. We take up this important task each day through an integrated program of human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral formation.

This spring our Seminary community experienced a wonderful moment of spiritual renewal when the third and fourth year theology students traveled to the Holy Land under the direction of our Academic Dean, Father Patrick Cronauer, O.S.B., for a ten-day pilgrimage. Visiting the places where our Lord was born, lived and ministered, died, and rose from the dead was a truly transformative experience for each of the seminarians who participated, and since their return the benefits of the pilgrimage have been seen in many ways as they take what they witnessed in the Holy Land and bring it into every aspect of their preparation for priestly life and ministry.

On Pentecost Sunday we will hear both words of reassurance and a forceful mandate from Jesus as he speaks to his disciples in the gospel of John, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you” (John 20:21). Strengthened by our celebration of the Paschal mystery in this Easter season, and deeply moved by walking in the footsteps of Jesus himself, please join me in praying for our seminarians and supporting them as ten of them are ordained to the priesthood in the coming weeks and as their remaining brothers continue their journey of formation to serve you as ambassadors of Christ and heralds of his good news!

Sincerely in Christ,

Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B.

A Year Of Changes

Strength, Love and Wisdom

Chancellor’s Message

Rector’s Message


SAINT VINCENT SEMINARY 2015 Honor Roll of Donors

The following list includes all Saint Vincent Seminary donors who made a gift or pledge payment for any purpose during 2015. All gifts received after December 31, 2015 will appear in the next annual report. Please telephone the Seminary Development Office at 724-805-2552 or email [email protected] if a correction is necessary. We extend our sincere appreciation to all partners in our mission during 2015.

BENEDICTINE ASSOCIATES

$25,000 or more

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Frank V. Cahouet Mr. and Mrs. Amil A. DiPadova + John C. Marous, Jr. and

Mrs. Lucine MarousAnonymous Fund of The

Pittsburgh Foundation in memory of the B. Charles Held Family

SEMINARY FELLOW $10,000 - $24,999

Anonymous Mrs. Marian R. Bearer Rev. Andrew J. Bolcar + Rose Mary BreindelCaesar Puff Foundation+ Rev. Msgr. William G. Charnoki Rev. Msgr. John A. Cippel Mr. Charles M. Fischer Most Rev. Rene H. Gracida + Rev. Edward F. HigginsMr. and Mrs. Ashley Leggett, Jr. Rev. Msgr. J. Edward McCullough St. Gregory the Great Church Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Wagner Mr. and Mrs. L. Richard Zappone

RECTOR’S CABINET $5,000 - $9,999

Ms. Janice G. Barone Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher

Donahue First Catholic Slovak Ladies

Association, Branch 590The Ann S. Foster Memorial

Scholarship Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hans Knights of Columbus, Supreme

Council Dr. and Mrs. Gene F. Leonard Mrs. Nelly Pangilinan Schwab Charitable Fund Mrs. Marion L. Sroka Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Stover

BOARD ASSOCIATES $2,500 - $4,999

Anonymous (2)Anonymous D-Bug Pest Control + Rev. Dominick A. DeblasioMr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Dunlap First Catholic Slovak Ladies

Association, National Headquarters

Ms. Elizabeth M. Gallagher Mrs. Kathleen Sacco Hann and

Mr. Fred J. HannMr. William B. Heubel Mr. John M. Javor Rev. Thomas E. Kredel Mr. Richard J. Munsch The Murrman FamilyMs. Patricia A. Smiy St. Gregory Men’s Club Thomas E. Reynolds Charitable

Trust Rev. Gerard A. Trancone Verizon Foundation

RECTOR’S COUNCIL $1,000 - $2,499

Anonymous Rev. Francis P. Balestino Mr. and Mrs. Victor E. Ballash + Mr. George A. BauerMr. and Mrs. Richard Campbell Mr. and Mrs. James A. Cherubini Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Cirelli Community Foundation of

Western PA & Eastern OHRev. Roy H. Conley Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Davis Diocese of Covington Diocese of Harrisburg Pat Dumm Construction Co. FBC Chemical Corp.Mrs. Orlie S. Ferretti Fidelity Investments Charitable

Gift Fund First Catholic Slovak Ladies

Association, Branch 13First Catholic Slovak Ladies

Association, Branch 88 & Jr. Branch 157

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freyvogel Rev. Msgr. John Gerald Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Gallagher Rev. Msgr. Arnold L. Gaus Dr. Robert S. Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Gromek Rev. John R. Haney Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Hershey Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur J. Holtz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Huber Rev. Richard A. Infante Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Jones Kate M. Kelley Foundation Rev. Kenneth E. Kezmarsky Miss Mary J. King Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Klinzing Knights of Columbus, St. Benedict

Council 9056Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent

Assembly 918Miss Doris E. Krumenacker Mr. and Mrs. James K. Laffey Mr. Clair C. Long Dr. and Mrs. James V. Maher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Maziarz Dr. and Mrs. Michael P. McCarthy Dr. Edward J. McClain, Jr. Rev. Gerald S. Mikonis Morgan Stanley Global Impact

Funding Trust, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Nick Morrison, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Edward B. Murcko Rev. Francis J. Murhammer Nationwide Foundation + Rev. Ronald J. NaylorMs. Susan M. Nicklos Dr. and Mrs. Harry M. Null Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pevarnik Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A.

Policastro, Sr. Polis Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Pontzer Ms. Jane Prengaman Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Raimondo Rev. Msgr. William R. Rathgeb Mrs. Elizabeth P. Resnik Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Reuscher Rev. Lawrence R. Richards + John A. Robertshaw, Jr. and

Mrs. Anne B. RobertshawMr. and Mrs. Paul J. Roubal

Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Rudy Rev. James G. Salberg Rev. Msgr. John R. Sasway Rev. David E. F. Scharf Ms. Marilyn L. Selle Mr. Dwayne E. Shingle Mr. Harry J. Sichi Mrs. Sarah TambucciRev. Edward J. Trzeciakowski Vanguard Charitable Miss Rose M. Volpe Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Walter Rev. Timothy F. Whalen Mr. and Mrs. James F. Will

SEMINARY PATRONS $500 - $999

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barbiaux Rev. Joseph C. Beck Mrs. Pauline BenderRev. Donald P. Breier Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard

Buckman Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Busch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Busch Rev. Robert R. Byrnes Rev. Matthew R. Cirilli Rev. Donald B. Conroy Rev. George R. Cowan Rev. Terence A. Crone Ms. Patricia L. Darbous Rev. Joseph J. Dascenzo Rabbi and Mrs. Jason Z. Edelstein Mr. and Mrs. John G. Emerick Mrs. Adele Faish Mr. and Mrs. Wilson J. Farmerie Rev. Kevin C. Fazio Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Ferlan First Catholic Slovak Ladies


Association, Branch 44Mr. Terrence M. Flaherty Miss Eileen K. Flinn, Esq. Mr. Salvatore J. Franzi Ms. Delores Gilmore Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Gleixner Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Randy J. Heiser Mr. Michael D. Herman


Mrs. Ruth L. Janik Mrs. Theresa J. Kralik Mrs. J. Roberta Kubic Rev. Peter J. Kuligowski Ms. Theresa Lieb Rev. Edward M. Lohse Mr. and Mrs. Harold P.

Mahanes, Jr. Ms. Paula A. Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A.

McConomy Dr. and Mrs. Carey L. McMonagle Mr. Willis R. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D.

Miltenberger Naval Station Norfolk Chapel Rev. Robert A. Norton Mr. John D. Onorato Mrs. Bernadette M. Pevarnik Mr. Matthew A. Pevarnik Ms. Margaret E. Pontzer Mr. Albert A. Prechtl Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.

Queenan, Jr. Mr. Thomas C. Reuscher Mr. and Mrs. John L. Selle Ms. Karen J. Sroka St. Thomas Aquinas Church Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Toth Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Urban, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Voyten Rev. George A. Wilt Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Wolfe

SEMINARY ALLIANCE $100 - $499

Ms. Deborah A. Adamonis Mr. and Mrs. Peter P.

Adamonis, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Chris A. Adams Rev. Robert J. Ahlin Rev. Michael P. Allison Mrs. Thelma Allwein Ms. Maureen E. Altman Ms. Beth Alwine Mr. John J. Amrhein Apostles of the Sacred Heart Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Babyak Mrs. Barbara L. Bacha Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Barden Rev. Martin F. Barkin Rev. Christopher M. Barnes Mr. Henry A. Bashour Mr. Mark A. Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. Baumeister Mr. and Mrs. Eladio Y. Bayani, Jr. Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Becker Mrs. Carolyn F. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Bellizia

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bendel Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benoit Mr. Clay Beringer, III Rev. William G. Berkey Mr. and Mrs. David A. Bernot Mr. Kevin Bezy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Biss Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Bizup Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen

E. Black Dr. and Mrs. Dennis Blasiole Mr. William C. Bloomstine Rev. Daniel L. Blout Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse J. Bon Rev. Joseph E. Bonafed Ms. Rebecca A. Bookhamer Rev. William R. Bovard Mr. John W. Boyle Rev. Robert J. Boyle Mr. and Mrs. James H. Bregenser Mr. and Mrs. James R. Breisinger Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Bridge Mr. Jason J. Brinker Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brock Ms. Ruth M. Bronder Mr. H. Paul Brown Mr. and Mrs. Lester E. Brownfield Capt. John R. Bucholtz Ms. Jane T. Buck Rev. James F. Bump Mr. and Mrs. Jerome A. Burgman Dr. and Mrs. Richard V.

Burkhauser Mrs. Mary Burrell Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. Busscher Mrs. Adelaide B. Caldwell Mr. and Mrs. John Campean Mr. and Mrs. Victor V. Capets Dr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Capone Mr. Kevin C. Capp Mr. and Mrs. James A. Carasella Mr. Matthew Carasella Mr. and Mrs. George T.

Caravaggio Mr. James S. Carey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Cassidy Catholic Daughters of the

Americas, Court Blessed Madonna 2521

Rev. Robert J. Cedolia Chevron Humankind Rev. Vincent P. Cieslewicz, Jr. Dr. Joseph J. Ciocca Citi Nails Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Citrone Clelian Heights Mr. and Mrs. Frank Colella The Community Foundation of

Westmoreland CountyRev. Mr. and Mrs. John J.

Concannon, Sr.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Connor Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Conte Mr. and Mrs. George A. Conti, Jr. Mrs. Jacqueline M. Conti Mr. Joseph R. Conway Mrs. Naomi S. Costello Mr. John W. Courter Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Cox Ms. Kathleen M. Cronin-Millar Ms. Carolyn Crooks Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Curiale Rev. Richard J. Czapinski Ms. Cornelia Dattilo Mr. and Mrs. Arthur DeAngelis Mr. and Mrs. Ray V. DeCesaris Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Decker Mrs. Anita G. D’Eramo Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. DiClaudio Diocese of Steubenville Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. DiVincenzo Very Rev. Jerome A. Dixon William B. Dixon, Esq. Ms. Margaret M. Dolinar Mrs. Roxann M. Donahue Mr. and Mrs. George C. Dorman Rev. Garrett D. Dorsey Dorso Energy, LP Rev. Douglas E. Dorula The Honorable and Mrs. John J.

Driscoll Mrs. B. Jean Duda Mr. and Mrs. John A. Dudas Mr. Regis M. Dugan Mr. and Mrs. Patrick W. Dumm Mrs. Loretta M. Durishan Dr. David A. Dzombak Rev. Craig R. Eilerman Mrs. Gertrude K. Engel Mr. and Mrs. William J. Englert Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Enis Rev. John T. Euker Mr. and Mrs. Ben E. Evans Mrs. Mary A. Facetti Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Fagan, III Fairview Services Plan, Inc. Very Rev. Philip N. Farrell Mr. Jerome F. Fatora Mr. and Mrs. Frederick R. Favo Mr. and Mrs. John D. Favors Mr. and Mrs. David J. Federline Ms. Judy Fedor Mr. and Mrs. Theodore H. Feindt Ms. Glenna Ferguson Rev. Michael P. Ferrick Mr. Michael Fien Drs. R. Thomas and Judith H.

Figura First Catholic Slovak Ladies


Association, Branch 177

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Branch 250






First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Jr. Branch 112

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Okres

First Catholic Slovak Union of the USA & Canada


Mrs. Kathleen C. Fischer Mr. Charles A. Florey Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Fodge Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Forrest Mr. Thomas L. Franxman Rev. Allan R. Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Freiland Friends of Saint Vincent Seminary Mr. William J. Fromme Dr. and Mrs. William M.

Fronczek, Jr. Mr. Carl R. Fuhrman Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Furman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galek Ms. Margaret M. Gannon Rev. Msgr. James T. Gaston Miss Ann Gavaler Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Geisler Dr. and Mrs. Frank N. Genovese Rev. Carl J. Gentile + Mrs. Anna Golofski Dr. Gregory D. Grabiak Mr. and Mrs. John R. Grayson Greek Catholic Union Lodge 625 Mr. and Mrs. Ross Green, Sr. Rev. James R. Gretz Rev. Joseph R. Grosko Mr. Clement F. Gross, III Mr. and Mrs. James J. Grossi, Sr. Mrs. Gloria S. Guanzon Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gut Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Hagan Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Hager Mrs. Betty J. Hamm Mr. Colin M. Hammer Rev. Deacon and Mrs. John

M. Hanchin Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Hanley Rev. Bernard M. Harcarik Rev. Msgr. Robert M. HarrisRev. John A. Harvey


Mr. and Mrs. J. Harry Haslam, Jr. Ms. Martha R. Hazlinsky Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Herbert Rev. Robert W. Herrmann Mr. A. Joseph Hertzog Mrs. Bernadette Himmel Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Hobart, Jr. Rev. Thomas S. Hoderny Rev. Mark A. Hoffman Rev. Norman C. Hohenwarter, Jr. Mr. Kirk Holman Holy Name Society, St. Benedict

Church Mr. and Mrs. John S. Hudock Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Hunter Miss Mary Ann Hurite Mr. Charles E. Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Jaworski Mrs. Mary Ann Johanek

John & Hanna Hindmarsh Foundation

John Paul the Great Columbiettes Mrs. Janet M. Jones Rev. Benedict E. Kapa Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilbert Kaufman Mr. and Mrs. Dwight M. KeatingMrs. Dorothy Keddie James E. Kelley, Jr., Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kelly Mrs. Joan F. Kessler Ms. Linda M. Killeen Rev. Msgr. Lawrence R. Kiniry Dr. and Mrs. William J. Kirsch Knights of Columbus, Fr.

Emmeran Bliemel OrderKnights of Columbus, Fr. Stomel

Council 4545 Knights of Columbus, Msgr.

George J. Breckel Council 4824Knights of Columbus, Latrobe

Council 940 Knights of Columbus, Queen of

Angels Council 4890Knights of Columbus, St. Malachy

Council 11018+ Mr. Joseph E. Koch and Mrs. E.

Carleen Koch Mr. Ludvik F. Koci Mrs. Mary Angela Kornides Mr. Victor S. Koslosky Ms. Carol A. Koss Mr. Peter Kram Mr. and Mrs. David R. Krause Mr. Thomas M. Krebs Mildred F. & Paul M. Kridlo,

Sr. Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Zoltan Kristof Dr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kroboth Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Kromel Ms. Cecelia A. Kruly Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kuhar Mrs. Josephine Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Jerome F. Kurland Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Kusbit Rev. Msgr. Raymond W. Kutner Mr. Francis L. Langan Mr. David LanzelMr. and Mrs. Dale P. Latimer Mr. Fitzroy W. Lee Dr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee Rev. Ronald P. Lengwin Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Lennon Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Liberatore Rev. Edward S. Litavec Mr. and Mrs. Norman Long

Lifetime Recognition ($10,000 or More, Lifetime)

$1,000,000 or more

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Donahue First Catholic Slovak Ladies

Association+Dr. and Mrs. George J.

Magovern, Sr.+Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.

and Mrs. Lucine Marous

$500,000-$999,999

Diocese of Pittsburgh Mr. David M. Roderick +Dr. and Mrs. George E. Sweeney

$100,000-$499,999

Anonymous+Mr. and Mrs. August BattagliaMr. and Mrs. David L. Brennan Bureau of Catholic Indian

MissionsMr. and Mrs. Frank V. Cahouet+Mr. and Mrs. Michael F.

DemshockDiocese of Erie Diocese of Greensburg Diocese of Harrisburg Mr. and Mrs. Amil A. DiPadova Mr. and Mrs. George C. Dorman Mr. and Mrs. Wilson J. Farmerie +Mrs. Mary Jo Hammontree+Rev. John P. HickeyKate M. Kelley Foundation Knights of Columbus, Supreme

Council +Rev. Thomas J. Kram+Mr. James Lancas

Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Lenz +Mr. Thomas MarshallRichard King Mellon Foundation +Rev. Richard V. Paluse+Mrs. Mary Louise ReddingThomas E. Reynolds Charitable

Trust Mr. and Mrs. Vincent A. Sarni Mrs. Norma P. Scherer +Mr. Joseph S. Schuchert and

Mrs. Karalyn Schuchert+Rev. Mr. John E. Sroka and

Mrs. Marion L. SrokaSt. Gregory the Great Church St. Marys Catholic Foundation +Rev. John P. Stack+Rev. Raymond A. VollmerWilliam Randolph Hearst

Foundations

$50,000 to $99,999

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Victor E. Ballash +Mrs. Viola B. Bratton+Ms. Helen M. Cegelski+Mrs. Anna M. ChaseMr. and Mrs. Patrick J. DiCesareDiocese of Altoona-Johnstown Diocese of Columbus Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston Diocese of Youngstown Mr. and Mrs. J. Christopher

Donahue Most Rev. Rene H. Gracida+Mrs. Mary S. GriffinMr. and Mrs. Edward A. Gromek Rev. Joseph R. Grosko

+Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Heisel, Jr.Hoehn Scholarship Trust Fund Koch Foundation, Inc. +Mr. Steven Kosmo and Mrs.

Angeline Kosmo +Rev. George T. Leech+ Rev. Joseph R. Lemp+Ms. Catherine H. McCluskeyRev. Msgr. J. Edward McCullough +Rev. Fabian G. OrisMrs. Nelly Pangilinan +Rev. E. Charles Patterson+Rev. George E. SaladnaMr. and Mrs. L. Richard Zappone

$25,000 to $49,999

AnonymousArchdiocese of Atlanta +Mrs. Bernice R. BauerBrooks Foundation +Mrs. Annette C. Brownfield+Rev. John J. Cassella+Rev. Msgr. William G. CharnokiMr. and Mrs. James A. Cherubini +Rev. Msgr. Leon S. DarkowskiThe Dean Family+Rev. Anthony G. DelucaMr. and Mrs. Richard A. DiClaudio Diocese of Gary Diocese of Steubenville Diocese of Tulsa +Mr. Thomas J. Donnelly and

Mrs. Marilyn DonnellyMr. and Mrs. Mark W. Durishan +Rev. Benedict W. Erkens+Mrs. Jacquelyn FishMr. and Mrs. Paul W. Fish

An Anonymous Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation in memory of the B. Charles Held Family

Ms. Elizabeth M. Gallagher +Dr. and Mrs. Harry GerstbreinMr. Carl G. Grefenstette and

+Mrs. Mary Jane Grefenstette Rev. John R. Haney Mr. William B. Heubel Miss Carole J. Higgins +Rev. Edward F. HigginsDonald F. Hunter Charitable

Foundation+Ms. Mary L. Lepkowski+ Rev. Francis G. MassungDr. Edward J. McClain, Jr. and

+Mrs. Nancy McClain The Munsch Family Dr. and Mrs. Edward B. Murcko Rev. Francis J. Murhammer The Murrman Family +Rev. Francis A. Nazimek+Mr. John A. Robertshaw, Jr. and

Mrs. Anne B. Robertshaw+ Rev. Richard P. Scherer+Mr. Clyde S. Shuler+Mr. Glenn E. Stinson and

Mrs. Lavina Stinson+Mr. Gilbert A. StrittmatterMr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Stover Rev. F. Raymond Trance +Rev. Francis C. Wildgruber

$10,000 to $24,999

Anonymous Mrs. Betty J. Antesberger


Ms. Evelyn Augustin Ms. Janice G. Barone Ms. Sarah Barrett +Mrs. Katherine M. BatesMrs. Marian R. Bearer Rev. Andrew J. Bolcar Ms. Linda M. Boxx Mr. T. William Boxx+Mrs. Rosemary BreindelMr. and Mrs. John D. Bridge Caesar Puff Foundation +Mr. Robert H. Caldwell and

Mrs. Adelaide B. Caldwell+Rev. John J. CharnokiMrs. Margaret T. Chiosi Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Chute Rev. Msgr. John A. Cippel Rev. Roy H. Conley E. E. Connelly Family FoundationRev. Msgr. John L. Conway+Mr. Anthony Corbo and

Mrs. Rose Corbo +Ms. Dolores Daly+Mr. John A. Daum+Ms. Mary C. Dillon+Rev. Msgr. Michael A. DraveckyMr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Davis+Mr. Frederick N. Egler and

Mrs. Ruth EglerMr. and Mrs. Charles A. Fagan III +Rev. Edward R. FarinaFBC Chemical Corp. + Rev. Robert E. FeeneyRev. William P. Feeney Mrs. Orlie S. Ferretti +Rev. Francis B. FilipJ. B. Finley Charitable Trust



First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Okres

Mr. Charles M. Fischer The Ann S. Foster Memorial

Scholarship Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation

Mr. Salvatore J. Franzi and +Mrs. Kathleen Franzi

Mr. Francis H. Freidhoff +Rev. Francis H. GallagherRev. Msgr. John Gerald Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Gallagher +Rev. Arthur L. Garbin+Rev. Hugh M. GloningerMr. and Mrs. Ross Green, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John E. GrotzingerMrs. Kathleen Sacco Hann and Mr. Fred J. HannMr. and Mrs. John J. Hans +Ms. Helena R. Hartshorne+Ms. Catherine R. HeldHershey Foods Gift Match

Program +Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Hess+Rev. Edwin H. HirtMr. Germain J. HoltzMr. and Mrs. Wilbur J. Holtz Human Life International, Inc.Mr. John M. Javor Kattan-Ferretti Insurance Agency +Ms. Marie D. Kaul+Rev. Hubert J. Kealy+Mr. and Mrs. Clair J. Kirsch

+Rev. Msgr. Donald W. Kraus+Mr. Norbert L. KrausMiss Doris E. Krumenacker +Ms. Irene H. KruzynskiMr. and Mrs. James K. Laffey Dr. and Mrs. Gene F. Leonard +Dr. Barbara Loe+Rev. Francis M. LynchDr. and Mrs. James V. Maher, Jr. +Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Maher+Rev. Msgr. Augustine

MarzhauserMr. and Mrs. Edward F. Maziarz Mrs. Mary McCauslin+Rev. John H. McMahon+Rev. Edward F. McSweeneyR. K. Mellon Family Foundation +Rev. Msgr. Alphonse G. MihmRev. Gerald S. Mikonis + Ms. Mildred MladenickSr. Barbara Ann Moravec +Mr. Roland J. Mueller and

Mrs. Florein M. MuellerMs. Maureen S. O’Brien Ms. Rita Palguta Pat Dumm Construction Co. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pevarnik +Mr. Joseph C. Pevarnik and

Mrs. Bernadette M. PevarnikMr. Howard W. Pickering Mr. John S. PolickoskiRev. Leo J. Pleban Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Pontzer PPG Industries Foundation Ms. Jane Prengaman Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.

Queenan, Jr.

Rev. Msgr. William R. Rathgeb +Rev. Robert J. Reardon+Ms. Adeline Reeping+Dr. Frank E. ResnikMr. and Mrs. Richard J. Reuscher +Rev. Msgr. Charles O. Rice+Ms. Philomena RichRossin Foundation+Ms. Bertha SalterRev. Msgr. John R. Sasway +Mr. Thomas E. Schaut+Rev. William J. ScholzMr. Leo H. Selle Serra Club of Cambria County Mr. Charles SheedyMr. Dwayne E. Shingle +Ms. Norma A. SirbackDr. Jane A. Slezak Ms. Patricia A. Smiy St. Gregory the Great Men’s Club St. Paul Seminary +Rev. Julius S. StefuroskyMrs. Gertrudann Keddie

Tatananni +Mrs. Mary E. TepeRev. Gerard A. Trancone +Miss Mary Lou M. TranconeMiss Rose M. Volpe Atty. and Mrs. Thomas G. Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Walter Washington Theological Union+Mr. Leroy WilhelmRev. George A. Wilt Most Rev. William J. Winter Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wolfe Mrs. Kathleen Yanity +Rev. Msgr. Aloysius L. Zwolinski

Mr. Robert H. Long Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Long Mrs. Agnes L. Lorenzen Mr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Lovett Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Lowe Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lozier Mr. Robert Luczak Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J.

Ludwikowski Rev. Gerald J. Lutz Dr. and Mrs. James R. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Myron C. Lyon Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maddox Very Rev. Daniel C. Mahoney His Eminence, Cardinal Adam

Joseph Maida Rev. Thaddeus S. Maida Mrs. Rose Malec Rev. Timothy D. Marcoe

Dr. Joseph C. Maroon Mr. and Mrs. George E. Martin Dr. Philip X. Masciantonio + Joseph A. Massaro, Jr. and

Mrs. Carol MassaroMr. and Mrs. Anthony F. Mastro Ms. Carol A. Mathieson Miss Darlene J. Mathieson Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Matthews + Mr. Melvin J. MattyMr. George E. McDermott Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd P. McGinnis Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. McGreevy Mrs. Janet McGuire Mrs. Mildred McGuire Mr. Joseph R. McKeon Mr. Charles L. McKinley Mr. and Mrs. John F. McLaughlin Mrs. Mary Lou McLaughlin

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher S. McMahon

Rev. Lawrence J. McNeil Mr. and Mrs. Neil McNulty, Sr. Mr. John McSweeney Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mead, Jr. Rev. Joseph M. Mele Mr. and Mrs. Donald Melroy Ms. Carolyn J. Menard Mr. and Mrs. George E. Mesher Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller, Jr. Rev. Mr. John C. Miller, Jr. Ms. Elizabeth Mina Mr. and Mrs. Herbert G.

Mitchell, III Rev. Walter J. Moll, Jr. Sr. Barbara Ann Moravec Mrs. Peg Mulcahy Mullen Refrigeration Service, Inc.

Ms. Margaret MunschMr. and Mrs. James L. Murdy Mrs. Elizabeth L. Murray Mr. and Mrs. Francis P.

Murrman, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Murtha, Sr. Rev. David J. Nazimek Mr. Daniel L. Nedzinski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Newell Rev. Dam D. Nguyen Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. O’Brien Ms. Maureen S. O’Brien Dr. John E. Occhuizzo Mrs. Cynthia O’Connor Rev. Kenneth E. Oldenski Miss Patricia Olmer Mrs. Catherine E. Olson Ms. Maria Ondras Mr. and Mrs. William A. O’Neil

Lifetime Recognition ($10,000 or More, Lifetime)


Rev. Jeremiah T. O’Shea Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. O’Toole Mr. Robert Ozabal Miss Ann M. Pakos Mr. and Mrs. David J. Paluselli Mr. Robert J. Pasquarelli Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert D. Pastor Mr. William J. Pastor Rev. Angelo J. Patti Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Pauvlik Ms. Josephine A. Pavlock Mrs. Hazel M. Pearsall Dr. and Mrs. Gabriel S. Pellathy Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Pereira Mr. and Mrs. David A. Perry, Sr. Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J.

Pesavento, Jr. Mrs. Genevieve Pesavento Mr. Paul P. Petrarca Mr. and Mrs. James L. Pevarnik Mrs. Pauline Pfeifer Mr. Clifford J. Pfoutz Rev. Thang M. Pham Mr. Howard W. PickeringRev. Bernardo Pistone Mr. Richard A. Platt Rev. Leo J. Pleban Rev. Kevin G. Poecking Rev. Michael J. Polak Mr. and Mrs. Brian L. Pollock Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Prechtl Rev. Philip P. Pribonic Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. PusateriMr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Radacsy Dr. Frank A. Ranalli Mr. Robert Rebholz Mrs. Imogene Reidy Ms. Karen T. Reidy Mr. Marc B. Robertshaw Mr. and Mrs. Allison M. Roesch Mrs. Lois H. Roos Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Roos Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Rose Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph J. Roy, Jr. Mr. Joseph J. Rubino Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Rubino Mr. Richard A. Rutyna Mrs. Edith Sarneso Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Sarneso Mrs. Dolores M. Sasway Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Scarberry Rev. Lawrence A. Schaeper Dr. and Mrs. Bernard C. Scherer Fr. Robert Schindler Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Schneider Rev. Mr. and Mrs. C. Frank

Schuette Miss Mary J. Schuetz

Mr. Richard J. Schulte Mrs. Mary Lou B. Schutz Mr. Charles M. Seamens Mr. and Mrs. James R. Sedley Serra Club of Allegheny Valley Serra Club of Cambria County Mr. Ronald J. Sestili Ms. Patricia A. Shaffer Mrs. Dorothy J. Shea Mr. and Mrs. William W.

Shearouse, Jr. Mr. Gerald M. Sherbondy Mr. Thomas R. ShookMrs. Mary L. Shumaker Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin Mr. and Mrs. George J. Silowash Ms. Barbara E. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. James A. Sites Mrs. Dorothy SkolodaMrs. Josephine M. Smart Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Smith, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Smith + Dr. Perry C. Smith, Jr. and

Mrs. Mary O’Hare Smith+ Rev. Thomas E. SmithMr. Donald R. Snipes Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Snyder Dr. Fred L. Soisson, Jr. Mrs. Donna R. Spalla St. Peter Parish Chapel St. Susanna Church St. Vincent de Paul Society Mr. James C. Stalder Mrs. Theresa M. Stas Mrs. Celine Steinmiller Mrs. Margaret A. Stengel Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Richard A.

Stillwagon Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Strate Mrs. Gloria Straub Ms. Sharon Stump-Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Sujansky Mrs. Sylvia F. Sullivan Mr. Fredrick G. Sutton Dr. Gerard D. Sweeney Rev. John P. Sweeney Dr. and Mrs. William J. Switala Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Takacs Mr. and Mrs. Casimir A.

Tamoliunas Mr. Matthew Thomas Rev. Msgr. Samuel J. Tomaselli Mr. and Mrs. Regis A. Tomsey Mr. Michel P. Toret Luy V. Tran Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Tupta, Jr. Mr. Edward S. Ungvarsky Mr. and Mrs. David E. Urban

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Urbanowicz Ms. Margaret W. Vandyke Ms. Janet Van Eerden Mr. James T. Varsel Rev. Michael J. Vecchio W & W and Sons Contractors, Inc. Mrs. Aliesha M. Walz Mr. and Mrs. John L. Wandrisco Ms. Joanne R. Waters Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Weaver Rev. G. David Weikart Mr. and Mrs. William G. Weiss Rev. Ben J. Werner Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Werneth Rev. Richard J. Wesoloski Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Whalen Miss Elaine K. Wilt Ms. Mary J. Wilt Most Rev. William J. Winter Mr. Richard A. Wodzinski Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wolfe Ms. Roberta A. Yaklich Mrs. Kathleen Yanity Mrs. Dorothy Zello

SEMINARY CENTURY Gifts up to $99

Mr. and Mrs. Dante Abitria Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Abraham Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Adkins Mr. William R. Amatucci Ms. Lisa M. Amber Mr. Leonard F. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel J.

Answine Mrs. Sheila S. Antonacci Dr. and Mrs. Francis E. Antosca Mrs. Grace ArnoldMr. and Mrs. Marcelo Aspiras Mrs. Edita R. Atilano Dr. Carolina Bacani-Longa Mrs. Eleanor D. Baenig Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Ball Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Baric Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Barresi Mrs. Louise S. Bauer + Mr. Thomas B. Bayne and

Mrs. Clara A. BayneMr. and Mrs. John C. BenyoMr. Samuel T. Berish Mr. Gary T. Beuke Rev. Harry R. Bielewicz, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. M. Brian Biggins Mr. Francis A. Billy Ms. Anne Blandine Mrs. Adrienne Blaskovich Mr. Michael E. Bodenschatz Rev. Dennis A. Bogusz Mr. Robert A. Bonacchi

The Honorable Michele G. Bononi and Mr. Eric Bononi

Ms. Marilyn J. Borntrager Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Bowden Ms. Shelly Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Bradley C. Brennen Mrs. Eileen S. Brennen Mrs. Kathleen A. Brestensky Mr. Gregory Broad Ms. Jennifer M. Brownfield Rev. Matthew A. Brumleve Mr. Carl R. Bruno Mr. and Mrs. Regis E. Burgman Mr. Harold B. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Burlas Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Butala Mr. Michael W. Butler Dr. Brian L. Calcagni Mr. Thomas C. Camarda Mr. Marty Campbell Mr. and Mrs. George F. Carabin Mr. and Mrs. John T. Carey Mrs. Jean Carpenter Rev. Jorge Carranza Ms. Sharon A. Carson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Casey Mr. Sydney M. Catoire Mrs. Catherine C. Cencerik Mr. and Mrs. Darrel D. Chavez Mr. Harold Cheatle Ms. Jean Cherni Mr. and Mrs. Chester M.

Chorzempa Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Chrabot Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ciampa, Sr. Ms. Patricia M. CoghlanMs. Tracy L. Cole Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Collins Mr. and Mrs. Maurice A. Confer Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Coppula Mr. John L. Cornett, Jr. Mr. Daniel V. Costello Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Coyne Mr. and Mrs. Marc P. Crimboli Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Crimboli Mr. and Mrs. William D. Crosby, Jr. Mrs. Frances S. Cunningham Dr. and Mrs. Jean-Jacques

D’Aoust Dauntless Volunteer Fire

Company Mrs. Valerie Daveiga Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Debastiani Mrs. Gloria A. DeFabo Mr. Raymond L. DeFazioMr. and Mrs. Reynaldo M.

Dela Cruz Mrs. Joanne K. DelSordo Mrs. Wilmina Delullo


Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale DeMartino Mrs. Alma J. Demyan Mr. Donn M. DeVallance Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F.

Diddlemeyer Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. DiNunzio Ms. Christina Dornauer Mr. John V. Downey Mrs. Dorothy M. Dubina Mr. and Mrs. Darrell R. Dubler Mr. Gregory J. Dulmes Rev. Robert J. Dunphy Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dutrow Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Eagen Ms. Gracita C. Estepa Ms. Stephanie Evangelista Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fajt Mr. and Mrs. James N. Falcon Mr. and Mrs. Ben A. Falcone Mr. James J. Falenski Mr. John J. Falenski Mr. Eugene B. Farabaugh Mrs. Josephine A. Ferretti Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ferry Mr. William R. Fitz Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. John J. Forbes, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Frattaroli Mrs. Stella Free Ms. Mary E. Freil Ms. Angelina M. Frias Ms. Heather L. Fry Mr. and Mrs. John Gadola Mrs. Margaret M. Gallardy Ms. Vicki L. Gallo Ms. Catherine A. Gannon Mr. Frank Gapinski Rev. John A. Geinzer Mrs. Evelyn K. Gera Rev. John J. Gibbons Ms. Lydia A. Gleba Mr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Glover Ms. Clare Godt Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Gogol Mr. Edward M. Goldston Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Golofski Mr. Joseph A. Gombita, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Lon A. Good Mr. Hugh J. Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Timothy L. Goswick Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Govi Ms. Rosemarie Gregory Mrs. Ruth B. Gregory Rev. John L. Gudewicz Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Guidas Mr. and Mrs. Gervase S. Gumbita Ms. Lynda J. Guzik Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J.

Haberberger

Mr. and Mrs. James M. Haggerty Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L.

Hajdukiewicz Mr. and Mrs. John A. Halko Mr. George L. Hall Ms. Ellen C. Hallissey Mr. Joseph P. Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Dean W. Hansen Mr. Derek W. Hansen Mrs. Joanne L. Hartzell Mrs. Joan HerzingMs. Carole J. Higgins Mrs. Ilse T. Hilliard Mr. and Mrs. James Hoffman Dr. and Mrs. John P. Hogan Miss Veronica S. Holden Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Horne Mrs. Geraldine F. Hricik Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Hrosik Mrs. Pamela M. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hvizdos Mr. Genee J. Isberto Mr. and Mrs. Francis X. Janes Mr. Aloysius S. Jezewski Mr. and Mrs. James J. Jioio Mr. John Jodell Mr. Roy L. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. George F. Johnston Mr. and Mrs. James E. Jones Mrs. Arleen A. Jupina Rev. Msgr. Ralph L. Kaiser Mr. Joseph A. Kalasky Mrs. Rosalie Kasperik Mr. John R. Kelleher Mr. and Mrs. George Keller Mr. and Mrs. David M. Kelly Mr. John H. Kemerer Mr. John R. Kestler Dr. George G. King Mr. and Mrs. Patrick W. King Mr. Florentz Kirsch Mrs. Dollie H. Kiscadden Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Kissell Rev. Joseph J. Kleinstuber Mr. Dennis A. Kline Mr. and Mrs. John H. Kline Mrs. Louise M. Kline Mr. and Mrs. James K. Knapp Ms. Joanne A. Knapp Mr. John Knecht Knights of Columbus, Council

1400 Knights of Columbus, Council 551 Knights of Columbus, Penn

Allegheny Council 4242Knights of Columbus, Stephen P.

Barry Assembly 940Mr. William B. Knoll Mrs. Irene D. Kopczyk Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Kostelnik

Mrs. Dorothy B. Kotsenas Mr. Emerick A. Kravec Mr. and Mrs. Robert KrempaskyMrs. Donna J. Krumenacker Mr. Brian E. Krupar Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kulback Mr. Thomas J. Kuss Dr. Joseph F. Lagana Mr. and Mrs. James H. Lamey Rev. Mr. and Mrs. David C.

Lapinski Mrs. Irene Lavin Mr. and Mrs. Regis Leach, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Leonard Mrs. Mary Lepiane The Honorable and Mrs. John

K. Lewis Mr. William E. Llewellyn, Jr. Mrs. Bernetta M. Long Mrs. Anne Looper Mrs. Delphine J. Lord Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Macaluso Mrs. Regina A. Macey Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Macha Mr. and Mrs. Mark Majorsky Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P.

Mangarella Rev. Thomas F. Manion Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A.

Mannerino Mrs. Gloria Manzi Mrs. Janet Maratea Mr. and Mrs. Richard D.

Marcavitch Mr. and Mrs. George A. Marcinko Dr. Barbara J. Marin Mrs. Evelyn S. Marks Mr. Jason A. Marucco Mr. and Mrs. Bernard I. Matlak Mr. Gregory J. Maurer and + Mrs. Rose MaurerMrs. Rita Mayercsik Rev. James K. Mazurek Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P.

McAndrews Mrs. Loretta McBroom Mrs. Violette McCall Ms. Valerie McCartt Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. McCaver Mrs. Loretta McDonald Mr. Michael J. McGrady, II Ms. Virginia M. McHale Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W.

McMichael Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Meehan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Messich Mr. Michael A. Messina Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Meyer Mr. Raymond J. Micco

Rev. Paschal Kneip ScholarshipThe Rev. Paschal Kneip Schol-

arship, an Archabbey scholar-ship, provides funding for monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey to attend the Seminary. In thanks, recent donors to that Archabbey Scholarship are listed here.Mrs. Edita R. AtilanoMr. Keo DuchMr. Mark F. GarceaMr. and Mrs. Herbert P.

Hollowell, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George KellerMr. and Mrs. David E. LambMr. and Mrs. Carl W. MatthewsMr. and Mrs. Thomas P.

McAndrewsMr. John McSweeneyMr. and Mrs. Robert J. NaggySister B. QueryRoeuth RoeunMr. O. A. Schweizer

Ms. Geraldine Michela Mr. Gilbert C. MillerMr. and Mrs. Marlin J. Miller Mr. and Mrs. John T. Mirabelli Dr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Monack Mrs. Delpha Moran Barrera Mr. William J. Morley Mr. Kenneth K. Mosack Mrs. Sandra L. Mraz Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M. Mr. and Mrs. Peter K. Murphy Mr. James R. Murray Ms. Gloria Nagy Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nelson Mr. Fred R. Nene Rev. Mr. and Mrs. William M.

Newhouse Mr. Robert S. Novak Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Novotny Mr. Raymond Novotny Mr. and Mrs. Alfred S. Nugent Mrs. Lucille M. Nyardy Mr. and Mrs. James P. O’Sullivan Mr. John F. Painley Mr. Richard P. Pantaleo Mr. Dennis J. Papciak Ms. Teresita D. Passaro Mr. and Mrs. Craig E. Pavlick Mr. and Mrs. Gerard E. Percoco Rev. David A. Perry, Jr.


Guardian SocietyGuardian Society members

are loyal alumni and friends who have remembered Saint Vincent Seminary in their estate planning through bequests, insurance policies, trusts or annuities. Their stewardship guarantees a quality education to the future spiritual leaders of the Church. Members of the society, through March 11, 2016, are:

AnonymousMrs. Gloria AcklinRev. Francis P. BalestinoMr. and Mrs. Victor E. BallashMr. James D. BendelRev. Donald R. BischofRev. Daniel L. BloutRev. Donald P. BreierRev. John J. BrzekRev. Thomas J. BurkeRev. Robert R. ByrnesMr. and Mrs. James A. CherubiniRev. Stephen M. ChervenakRev. John R. CindricRev. Msgr. John A. CippelRev. Matthew R. CirilliRev. James W. ClarkMr. Robert L. ClarkeRev. Roy H. ConleyRev. Msgr. John L. ConwayRev. Bernard B. CostelloRev. Stuart W. CrevcoureDr. and Mrs. Francesco Crocenzi

Mrs. Mary Lou CurryRev. Edward M. CzemerdaMr. Robert E. DavisDr. Hugh M. DempseyVery Rev. John J. DetischRev. Anthony W. Ditto, Jr.Rev. John P. ElliasDr. Mark EricksonRev. Regis M. FarmerRev. William P. FeeneyMr. Matthew J. FeliceDr. Craig M. FeltonRev. Donald C. FisherMr. and Mrs. Philip M. GallagherRev. Msgr. Arnold L. GausMiss Ann GavalerRev. Carl J. GentileMr. Joseph A. Gombita, Jr.Mr. John E. HaagMr. Edward P. HagerRev. Thomas F. Hamm, Jr.Rev. John R. HaneyMrs. Joanne L. HartzellRev. Robert W. HerrmannMr. and Mrs. Robert M. HersheyMr. William B. HeubelMiss Carole J. HigginsRev. Mark A. HoffmanMrs. Rita R. HunterMs. Viola J. KammersellRev. Richard P. KarenbauerRev. Msgr. James P. KellyRev. Msgr. Lawrence R. KiniryRev. Msgr. Thomas J. KlinzingMr. and Mrs. William B. KnollMrs. Angeline Kosmo

Ms. Doris E. KrumenackerMr. Jerome F. KurlandRev. Msgr. Raymond W. KutnerRev. Msgr. Paul A. LenzVery Rev. Daniel C. MahoneyRev. Thomas F. ManionMrs. Lucine MarousRev. Mark J. MastrianRev. Msgr. Michael W. MatusakRev. James P. McCormickRev. Msgr. J. Edward McCulloughRev. Lawrence J. McNeilRev. Mr. John C. Miller, Jr.Sr. Barbara Ann MoravecDr. and Mrs. Robert R. MorrellMr. and Mrs. Thomas MousseauRev. Francis J. MurhammerMr. and Mrs. Donald R. O’BrienMs. Katherine P. O’BrienRev. Msgr. Maurice V. O’ConnellMiss Ann M. PakosMr. and Mrs. William J. PetersRev. John D. PetraruloRev. Alexander L. PlebanRev. Leo J. PlebanRev. Adrian C. H. PleusMr. and Mrs. Joseph H. PontzerRev. Philip P. PribonicDr. John D. ProeRev. Msgr. William R. RathgebRev. Msgr. Robert J. SalyMr. Walter J. Samul, Jr.Rev. Msgr. John R. SaswayRev. Thomas A. ScalaRev. David E. F. ScharfMrs. Mary Lou B. Schutz

Mr. Leo H. SelleRev. Michael P. SikonDr. Jane A. SlezakDr. and Mrs. Robert N. StaffenMs. Donna L. StankovichMr. Leonard P. StrapleRev. Carl T. TancrediRev. Richard G. TerdineRev. F. Raymond TranceRev. Gerard A. TranconeMr. Nicholas P. TrunzoVery Rev. Thomas L. TylerRev. Michael J. VecchioRev. Thomas A. WagnerRev. Msgr. Mauricio W. WestMr. George A. Willinghan, Jr.Rev. George A. WiltMs. Janet E. YakubcoRev. James G. Young

In Memoriam

+ Mr. James H. Ackerman+ Dr. Carolyn L. Attneave+ Rev. Msgr. Andrew J. Balok+ Mr. and Mrs. August Battaglia+ Mrs. Bernice R. Bauer+ Mr. George A. Bauer+ L. James and Patricia D. Bauer+ Ms. Margaret M. Bott+ Ms. Mary D. Brandle+ Mrs. Viola B. Bratton+ Ms. RoseMary Breindel+ Mr. Regis Bridge+ Mrs. Annette C. Brownfield+ Mrs. Mary S. Carey

Mrs. Agnes C. Peters Mrs. Rose T. Petro Mr. Mark A. Pevarnik Mrs. Mary Anne Pfrogner Ms. Marlane Pizzi Mr. Frank A. PlevaMr. and Mrs. David H. Plows Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Pochet Mr. John S. Polickoski Mr. Kevin R. Powers Ms. Jane Pramuk Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Preik Ms. Nancy E. Premoshis Mr. Francis Puskar Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Rafferty Mr. Elmer Ramiscal Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Rapp

Mrs. Carmen Raymundo Mr. Edward V. Rebar Mr. John A. Remark, Sr. Mr. Thomas Ricapito Rev. Dennis Riccitelli Mr. Gordon J. Rice, Jr. Mr. Leo J. Rigard Ms. Barbara T. Riles Mr. Herman R. Rocchi, Jr. Ms. Linda S. Rohol Ms. Helen Rolla Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J.

Rollinger, Sr. Mrs. Barbara RossiMr. and Mrs. Gregory B. Rudolph Mr. Scott W. Rudy, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Rugalla, Jr.

Mrs. Theresa I. Rullo Ms. Ruth S. Rusnock Mr. and Mrs. James J. Sackett Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sammarco Mr. and Mrs. James L. Sands Mrs. Eleonor Sargent Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Scarpino Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Schneider Mr. O. A. Schweizer Rev. Michael J. Sciberras Ms. Barbara A. Sekerak Rev. Guy W. Selvester Mr. Robert A. Senft Mr. John M. Senko Serra Club of Greensburg

Ms. Mary A. Settle Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Shaver Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Shepler Mrs. Lillian A. Sherry Rev. Paul R. Shuda Ms. Elizabeth R. Sibol Rev. Paul S. Siebert Miss Norma Jean Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Simpson Sisters of Mercy Ms. Yarmilla Sivy + Rev. Charles D. SkinnerMs. Anne P. Slovic Mr. Linus C. Smith Sr. Priscilla Smith Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Smolka Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Snyder


+ Rev. Msgr. John T. Carter+ Rev. John J. Cassella+ Rev. Thomas J. Cassidy+ Ms. Helen M. Cegelski+ Mr. M. Dennis Cessar+ Rev. Msgr. William G. Charnoki+ Mrs. Anna M. Chase+ Mrs. Nancy J. Condron+ Most Rev. William G. Connare+ Rev. John B. Corbett+ Ms. Stella M. Cudnik+ Rev. Edward V. Curry+ Mr. John A. Daum+ Rev. Dominick A. Deblasio+ Rev. Anthony G. Deluca+ Mr. Michael F. Demshock+ Rev. Ettore J. DeNapoli+ Rev. Henry P. Dinicco+ Rev. John A. Dompka+ Rev. Philip J. Donatelli+ Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Dravecky+ Miss Gertrude M. Erickson+ Rev. Benedict W. Erkens+ Ms. Helen R. Fajt+ Rev. Edward R. Farina+ Rev. Robert E. Feeney+ Ms. Mary T. Fialkowski+ Rev. Francis B. Filip+ Rev. Charles M. Fink+ Rev. John T. Flaherty+ Mr. Walter Forney+ Mr. Richard H. Foster+ Rev. Francis H. Gallagher+ Rev. Msgr. Robert P. Garland+ Mr. William T. Gasper+ Miss Mary Gavaler

+ Rev. Cornelius E. Gildea+ Mrs. Mary S. Griffin+ Rev. Michael T. Gubanich+ Mr. Andrew R. Gurecka+ Mrs. Josephine D. Hagan+ Mrs. Mary M. Halloran+ Mrs. Mary Jo Hammontree+ Rev. Msgr. Henry F. Hanse+ Mrs. Ethel C. Harvey+ Ms. Anne M. Heckel+ Dr. and Mrs. Joseph F.

Heisel, Jr.+ Ms. Catherine R. Held+ Rev. John P. Hickey+ Rev. Edward F. Higgins+ Mr. Raymond W. Hill+ Rev. Msgr. John F. Hogan+ Mr. John W. Holtz+ Mr. Robert Hunter+ Rev. Thomas W. Jackson+ Mr. Frank L. Jioio+ Rev. Patrick J. Jones+ Rev. Stanislaus J. Jozwiak+ Miss Leonarda Karawsky+ Mrs. Irene Karmo+ Rev. Hubert J. Kealy+ Rev. Thomas M. Kirby+ Mr. Bernard Kline+ Mr. Stephen P. Kosmo+ Rev. Thomas J. Kram+ Ms. Irene H. Kruzynski+ Rev. George T. Leech+ Rev. Joseph R. Lemp+ Mrs. Grace Long+ Rev. Francis M. Lynch+ Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Maher

+ Rev. Joseph G. Malinak+ Mr. William Marchioni+ Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.+ Rev. Msgr. Augustine

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B e confident that God has planned something excellent for you, through his Son, Jesus Christ. Your journey begins and ends each day, of course, with God’s mercy, and under the humble

leadership of Pope Francis, the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy is the remarkable occasion during which the entire Catholic Church opens wide the

doors to the saving mercy of Christ, just as you are invited to open anew your heart to the Lord.

Pope Francis’ message is God’s revelation to our particular time in history and the Jubilee is celebrated as a special time of joy and pardon—a year that emphasizes the Sacra-

ment of Reconciliation, a sacrament vital for the forgiveness of sins. Simultaneously, the Jubilee places a special emphasis on pardoning and forgiving others—an important facet of mercy, as God

beckons us to live out our witness to His gospel through the people in our life. Mercy is the centerpiece of our life in Christ and evangelization.

Saint Vincent Seminary is a powerhouse for the new evangelization, in sync with our Pontiff. Our seminar-ians’ daily routine of prayer and study and service helps them discover the deeper meaning of their dynamic call to the gospel life, while they grasp ever-more keenly their ultimate priestly mission—to be special instruments of Jesus’ mercy to each person they encounter.

Saint Vincent Seminary is a crucible for healthy, holy, dedicated disciples of the gospel and God knows that we need more of them today than ever. Nationally, for example, one in five Catholic parishes does not have a resident priest. An inadequate supply of priests already has forced hundreds of parishes to close or consolidate. We need more dedicated priests and, with God’s grace, money helps us cultivate more and better vocations. Scholarship funds assist those discerning their vocation to the priesthood and to the religious life, as well as those who are already in seminary formation. Your donation will help supplement discernment programs as well as pay for seminarian expenses not normally covered by their respective Diocese.

God beckons us to sponsor those who are called to ordination during this Jubilee Year and I suggest two things that you can do now for the future of priestly vocations to the Church. First, please make a generous donation to Saint Vincent Seminary; and secondly, take a moment to mention your donation to a young Catholic fellow who strikes you as a possible future priest. Your inspired encouragement may lead some young man to a lifetime of service to the Church—preserving our sacramental life for your children and grandchildren. That may be the most important means for you to witness to and spread the gospel in and beyond your lifetime. And believe that your donation to Saint Vincent Seminary is greatly appreciated! May God bless you for your faith and your generosity.

In God’s Mercy,

Rev. Bonaventure Curtis, O.S.B. Director of Development

An Opportunity To Support Vocations


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Each year Saint Vincent Seminary provides scholarship assistance to seminarians. Please consider honoring a parent, spouse or another loved one with an Endowed Scholarship Fund, or establishing a scholarship in your own name. With a gift of $10,000 or more you can help to educate seminarians studying for the priesthood in perpetuity. For information about creating a scholarship, contact Rev. Bonaventure J. Curtis, Director of Development, 724-532-6740, [email protected].


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of a friend, colleague or family member. Consider a tribute or memorial gift today. Mail to Rev. Bonaventure J. Curtis, O.S.B., Seminary Development, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, Pa., 15650. Saint Vincent Seminary Tribute and Memorial Gifts Donors from October 16, 2015 to February 29, 2016 are included below.

In honor of:REV. THOMAS P. ACKLIN, O.S.B.

Mr. Kevin R. Powers REV. CYPRIAN G. CONSTANTINE, O.S.B.

Mr. Michael J. McGrady, IIDR. AND MRS. ROBERT R. CONTE

Dr. Gregory D. GrabiakREV. BONIFACE P. HICKS, O.S.B.

St Peter Parish Chapel REV. VERNON A. HOLTZ, O.S.B.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Seamens

DAVID LARSEN Mrs. Anne Looper

REV. MSGR. PAUL A. LENZ Mr. Clement F. Gross III

VERY REV. EDWARD MAZICH, O.S.B.

Mrs. Ilse T. Hilliard Mr. Richard J. Schulte Rev. Ben J. Werner

MRS. BERNADETTE M. PEVARNIK

Mr. Matthew A. Pevarnik Mr. Stephen M. Pevarnik

REV. PETER PILARSKIMs. Roberta A. Yaklich

REV. LUKE E. POLICICCHIO, O.S.B.

Mrs. Lillian A. Sherry REV. ANTHONY G. SARGENT, O.S.B.

Mrs. Eleonor Sargent REV. JOHN-MARY TOMPKINS, O.S.B.

Rev. David M. Renne MR. DAVID ALAN WHITEFORD

Mr. and Mrs. Dean W. Hansen

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In memory of:+ MR. MICHAEL E. ANSWINE

Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel J. Answine

+ MR. GEORGE A. BAUER Ms. Delores Gilmore

+ REV. ALBERT C. BICKERSTAFF, O.S.B.

Mr. and Mrs. William W. Shearouse, Jr.

+ MRS. MARGARET R. BOCKMrs. Anna Golofski

+ REV. GILBERT J. BURKE, O.S.B.Ms. Jennifer M. Brownfield Mr. and Mrs. Lester E. Brownfield Very Rev. Daniel C. Mahoney

+ ROBERT J. BUTLER Ms. Elizabeth Butler

+ REV. MSGR. WILLIAM G. CHARNOKI

Mrs. Dorothy Skoloda + MR. EUGENE F. CITRONE

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Citrone+ DR. PETER J. CITRONE

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Citrone+ MR. JAMES DIPADOVA

Mrs. Delpha Moran Barrera + MR. JAMES R. DUBINA

Mrs. Dorothy M. Dubina + MRS. JACQUELINE DUGAN

Mrs. Catherine C. Cencerik Mr. Regis M. Dugan Mrs. Anna Golofski

+ MRS. HELEN B. DWYER Ms. Valerie McCartt

+ REV. MSGR. JOSEPH G. FINDLANMr. and Mrs. William J. McGarrity

+ FRED J. FUNAZI Mr. Charles M. Seamens

+ REV. CUTHBERT GALLICK, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. James P. O’Sullivan

+ DR. JOSEPH R. GOVIDorso Energy, LP Mr. and Mrs. Dennis S. Frattaroli Dr. Robert S. Gordon and + Mrs. Netta C. GordonMr. and Mrs. Michael J. Govi Dr. Gregory D. Grabiak Mr. and Mrs. Frantz Herko Mr. John H. Kemerer Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Raimondo Mrs. Lillian A. Sherry Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Staffen

+ BETH GRAHAM Ms. Josephine A. Pavlock

+ SALLY HERRERA Ms. Gloria Nagy

+ RITA AND WALTER HOBARTMr. and Mrs. Walter B. Hobart, Jr.

+ REV. ARTHUR J. HOLTZ, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur J. Holtz

+ REV. CUTHBERT A. JACK, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. James P. O’Sullivan

+ ROBERT L. KASPERIK Mrs. Rosalie Kasperik

+ BR. GERARD J. KLARIC, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Hvizdos

+ REV. OMER U. KLINE, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. James P. O’Sullivan

+ REV. PASCHAL N. KNEIP, O.S.B.Mr. Mark F. Garcea Mr. and Mrs. James P. O’Sullivan

+ SIMON C. KRALIK Mrs. Theresa J. Kralik

+ REV. THOMAS J. KRAM Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Meehan

+ BR. PATRICK R. LACEY, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Hobart, Jr.

+ ROSE LANG Mr. and Mrs. Darrell R. Dubler

+ REV. GERMAIN L. LIEB, O.S.B.Mr. and Mrs. William J. McGarrity

+ MR. NICK L. LOPERFITO Mr. William J. Englert Ms. Melinda Snoznik

+ LOUISE MASTANDREA Mrs. Geraldine F. Hricik

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+ MARY AND ANTHONY NAGY, JR.Ms. Gloria Nagy

+ JOSEPH C. PEVARNIK Mrs. Bernadette M. Pevarnik Mr. Stephen M. Pevarnik

+ REV. ROBERT J. REARDONMr. and Mrs. William J. Collins Ms. Carole Cortes Ms. Loretta L. Fuller Mr. and Mrs. Fred K. HabenichtMr. and Mrs. Dwight M. Keating

Mr. William M. Maley Mr. and Mrs. Anthony F. Mastro Dr. Edward J. McClain, Jr.Ms. Patricia McMinn Mr. Gilbert C. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Pusateri Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Richardson Mr. Thomas R. Shook Rev. George A. Wilt

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+ SR. MARY FABIAN RODGERS, S.C.

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Mr. Richard J. Schulte + REV. GEORGE E. SALADNA

Ms. Barbara E. Simpson + DR. JAMES W. SILLAMAN, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Raimondo

+ MARGARET SOSKAMs. Linda M. Killeen

+ DEACON JOHN E. SROKAMs. Karen J. Sroka

+ ANNA SZARMACHMrs. Maria Kramer

+ ARTHUR TAMBUCCIMrs. Sarah Tambucci

+ HELEN TOTHMrs. Anna Golofski

+ LOUISE A. TRESKOVICHMr. and Mrs. Ben A. Falcone

+ PHILIP, MARY AND JOSEPH VOLPE

Miss Rose Marie Volpe + WILLIAM AND EDNA WAGNER

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Wagner

+ BERNIECE YUROSMr. Joseph Yuros

+ MR. JULIUS V. ZILLIMr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Raimondo


MAY 14Brother Thomas Sanders, O.S.B., at the Abbey Church of Saint An-

drew Abbey, Cleveland, to the priesthood by Bishop Roger W. Gries, O.S.B., retired auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland.

Peter Crowe, Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Blessed Sacrament Ca-thedral, to the diaconate, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona, by Most Rev. Mark L. Bartchak, J.C.D., Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown.

MAY 19Brother Etienne Huard, O.S.B., of Conception Abbey, to the diaconate

at his Abbey in Missouri by Most Rev. James Johnston, Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

MAY 20Matthew Gossett, Diocese of Steubenville, Saint Peter’s Catholic

Church, to the priesthood by Most Rev. Jeffrey M. Monforton, S.T.D., Bishop of Steubenville.

MAY 21Brother Pio Adamonis, O.S.B., and Brother Matthew Lambert, O.S.B.,

Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica, to the priesthood by Most Rev. Ed-ward C. Malesic, J.C.L., Bishop of Greensburg.

MAY 21Eric Andriot, Thomas Picchioni and James Schaeper, Diocese of Cov-

ington, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, to the priesthood by Most Rev. Roger J. Foys, D.D., Bishop of Covington.

MAY 28Brother Canice McMullen, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Panji Ren

and Jie Shi, Diocese of Beijing, Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica, to the diaconate by Rev. Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L., Bishop of Greensburg.

MAY 28Mauricio (Edwin) Tabera Vasquez, Diocese of Metuchen, Saint Fran-

cis of Assisi Cathedral. The priesthood ordination will be the first for Rev. Msgr. James F. Checchio, who will be installed as Bishop of Metuchen on May 3.

JUNE 10David Carter, Diocese of Erie, Saint Peter Cathedral, to the priesthood

Most Rev. Lawrence T. Persico, J.C.L., Bishop of Erie.JUNE 11

Diaconate Ordination, Diocese of Pittsburgh, Saint Paul Cathedral, Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D.

JUNE 25Priesthood Ordination, Diocese of Pittsburgh, Saint Paul Cathedral,

Most Rev. David A. Zubik, D.D.UPCOMING

Upon his return to Brazil, Brother Raphael A. dos Santos, O.S.B., will be ordained to the transitional diaconate, and in the fall, will be ordained to the priesthood in São Paulo.

FCSLA Grant

The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association held its annual convention in Louisville, Kentucky.

President Cynthia Maleski and national officers and members attended Mass there (photo at left).

Members of the FCSLA visited in January to present a check a in the amount of $27,000 to

Saint Vincent Seminary. They are, from left, Jerry LaFrankie, Dorothy Urbanowicz, Larry Golofski, Archabbot Douglas and Maggie Golofski. The funds will be used to help form seminarians in the pastoral care of persons with disabilities.

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News & Notes


Erie

M s g r . Edward Lohse,

J.C.L., S’88, has re-turned from service in

Rome to serve in a new role, as episcopal vicar for Ca-nonical Ser-vices for the Diocese of Erie, effective February 1. He previously

served the diocese as chancellor and vocation director.

A former mem-ber of the Saint

Vincent Seminary Board of Regents, Msgr. Lohse

served as an adjunct spiritual director at the North American College in Rome while working as an official at the Congregation of Clergy.

He earned a bachelor of arts degree in history, summa cum laude, from Gannon University, Erie, in 1984; a master of divinity from Saint Vincent Seminary, and a license in canon law, summa cum laude, from The Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, in 2002. While in Rome he earned the J.C.L. degree and is finishing his J.C.D. degree at the Pontifical Gregorian University.

Ordained to the priesthood in 1989 in Erie, he served at Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, was a

faculty member and campus min-ister at Central Christian Junior-Senior High School, DuBois, was a weekend assistant at Immaculate Conception Parish, Brookville, an adjunct faculty member of Gan-non University at DuBois, and lat-er was acting university chaplain at Gannon. He has been assistant chancellor and vice chancellor for the diocese prior to being named chancellor, and has served in several other roles, including as vice chairman of the Presbyteral Council.

In 2010 he received an honor-ary doctorate from Saint Vincent Seminary, and was the com-mencement speaker.

* * * * *Alumni telling stories of the

priesthood, upon the occasion of their jubilees, in a publication of the Diocese of Erie included Rev.

Msgr. Joseph J. Riccardo, V.F., S’75, and Rev. Mark A. Hoffman, S’89.

Msgr. Riccardo is present pas-tor of Saints Cosmas and Dami-an Parish, Punxsutawney; Saint Anthony, Walston; Saint Joseph, Anita and Saint Adrian, Delancey. At Saints Cosmas and Damian he has helped the parish take owner-ship of and administer an apart-ment complex for equal housing in Punxsutawney and is president of the Council for Human Dignity of Punxsutawney, which oversees the housing program. He also serves as a member of diocesan Presbyteral Council, is dean of the DuBois Deanery and is a mem-ber of the Bishop’s College of Consultors.

Father Hoffman, recalled that while a fifth grader at Our Lady of Peace School in Erie, his teacher, Sister Andrea Bennett, S.S.J., re-marked to him that he seemed to enjoy being an altar boy and gave him her profession cross. Now a priest for 25 years he noted that “an authentic call must be rooted in the cross.”

He presently serves as pas-tor of Saint Elizabeth Parish and Saint Thomas Parish, both in Cor-ry. Naming priests who influenced him, he noted that all “live lives which stand for something great, but each does it in a slightly differ-ent way. Some are scholars, some are pastors, some are strong and some are gentle. All are con-vinced of the teachings of Christ and this helps me to stay strong in my vocation.”

* * * * *The following appointments

have been made in the Diocese of Erie by Bishop Lawrence Persico:

Rev. Matthew J. Kujawinski, S’02, has been appointed to a six-year term as pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Erie, effective February 1.


Rev. William Lechnar, S’96, presented an infor-mational program in Indiana County last fall that he hopes no one attending will ever use. He and Dr. Ralph May spoke at the Indiana County Health and Human Services Subcommittee Faith Team, in a pro-gram titled “Pastoral Response to a Community Cri-sis: The Experiences from Franklin Regional.”

Father Lechnar, who is now administrator of the Church of the Good Shepherd Parish in Kent, is for-mer pastor of Mother of Sorrows Church in Murrys-ville, which is just down the highway from Franklin Regional High School, where a stabbing incident oc-curred in April of 2014. The workshop was meant to help prepare members of the religious community for dealing with traumatic events that might affect their congregations.

He told reporter Greg Reinbold in the Murrys-ville Star that “when this happened in Murrysville, there was no guide for community outreach that said, ‘Here’s step one.’ I started to mobilize with my staff immediately to prepare for a prayer service. We didn’t even have time to contact neighboring parish-es to find out if and what they were doing. I just knew that we needed to respond because I had already heard that some of the folks directly involved were parishioners.”

Dr. May, who is chief clinical officer at the Community

Guidance Center in Indiana, noted that “we’ve got a pastor who went through a heinous event and had to think on his feet. There’s no rulebook. There’s no guidebook. I can talk about this stuff all day long, but I’m not a pastor. Getting somebody who’s been there, who’s been a priest for a number of years, I think is the key point. I can be there as his backup and kind of take on the psychological components of it.

“His story,” May said, was used “to invigorate the pastors who will then invigorate their congregations to kind of look toward preparedness. It’s designed to kind of stoke the fires of interest in the pastors and ministers and the spiritual community.”

Lechnar noted that the media frequently reaches out to churches in a time of crisis, but at the same time the pastor has to minister to the parish com-munity, the civil community, to first responders and many others.

“As a pastor, I had to determine what was the most Catholic, Christian way to approach this, recognizing that all people are children of God, including the perpetrators,” he said. “I came up with and wrote a prayer for hope and healing. That was my approach. That’s what I advise pastors in other communities to do. No matther what your viewpoint, no matter where you are, no matter what your experience is, hope and healing are universal. Everybody wants those.”

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Father Bogusz On The Air For 25 YearsRev. Dennis A. Bogusz, S’79,

recently marked 35 years in the priesthood. He also cele-brated another anniversary, 25 years of working in radio, with WEDO 810 in McKeesport, where he has a weekly radio show, “Echoes of Poland.” Fa-ther Bogusz plays polka music, a Polish hymn, discusses Pol-ish culture and traditions and delivers a homily on the show, which has continued through many assignments in his years as a priest.

Presently he is in his fourth year as chaplain of Saint Anne Home, Greensburg, but his pastoral work has included serving as parochial vicar of the former Transfiguration Parish, Mount Pleasant; Saint Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Kittanning; the former Saint Cajetan Parish, Mones-sen and Saint Regis Parish, Trafford and pastor of Saint Hy-acinth Parish, Monessen; Saint Hubert Parish, Point Marion, and Saint Joseph Parish, Ever-son. He also served as admin-istrator of Saint Mary Parish, Yatesboro and the former Sa-cred Heart Parish, Sagamore.

John Sacco, writing in The Catholic Accent, traces the involvement of Father Bogusz in radio. He listened to two different stations that played ethnic music while growing up and attending Holy Name High School in Cleveland. When he began studies at Saint Mary’s College in Orchard Lake, Michi-gan, he became involved with the in-house radio station, which had a polka program.

“I knew I wanted to be a priest,” he said. “I also really liked radio and thought about getting into it.”

In 1990, during his first pastor-ate at Saint Hyacinth, his parish hosted a polka dance. When he called WEDO to arrange for public-ity for the dance, he spoke to now retired WEDO station manager John James, who asked Father Bogusz if he could help promote Polish culture and music and the Catholic faith.

“That triggered a light that al-lowed me to be on radio,” Father Bogusz told The Accent. He pre-pares for the show with the help of his Polish-American music col-lection, which he started around age 11, and which he says is now one of the largest Polish-Amer-ican musical collections in the world, with about 3,000 albums and “just about every Polish polka CD ever made, which is between 400 and 500.”

It takes him about two hours preparation to produce an hour-long show.

In a recent talk at the lecture series on Aging and Spirituality at Saint Vincent College, he said that when he agreed to do the show “I didn’t even know how I was going to use up an hour. But it went so fast I could have kept going.”

He noted that his mother loved

polka music and said she wanted it to be played during visitation at her funeral, telling him that ‘if you see my feet moving, get me out of that coffin’.”

Father Bogusz pays for his air-time through sponsors and dona-tions from listeners.

“I know the listeners enjoy the music and the show. I have made many friends because of it,” he told Sacco. “I am so grateful to my sponsors.”

He was named Polonian of the Year by the Central Council of Pol-ish Organizations of Pittsburgh in 2008 and is a central figure at Polish Day at Kennywood Amuse-ment Park.

“I always relate polka music to happiness,” he said. “You can’t be sad when listening to a polka.”

His show can be heard weekly from 3 to 4 p.m. Sundays. It is replayed from 5 to 6 p.m. Satur-days, February through October. For those not in regional listening range, “Echoes of Poland” can be heard on the world wide web by going to www.frdennis.wedo810.com. To hear the program live, visit www.WEDO810.com and press the listen live button during broadcast times.

Rev. Dennis A. Bogusz, S’79.Photo courtesy of Mary Seamans, The Catholic Accent.

Rev. Thomas N. Trocchio, S’15, has been appointed parochial vicar of Saint Agatha, Saint Brigid, and Saint Mary of Grace parishes in Meadville, effective February 1.

Father Christopher Barnes, S’10, was one of seven priests named as “ministers of mercy” for the Diocese of Erie. These priests will serve as visible signs of mercy during the Year of Mercy, which ends on November 20th.

Savannah

Rev. Fredy Angel, S’04, of the Diocese of Savannah received the Catholic Extension Lumen Christi Award this fall. Pastor of Queen of Peace Parish in Lakeland, Geor-gia, and its three mission church-es, the parishes had sparse at-tendance at Mass. He improved the appearance of the parishes, classrooms and the rectory so that things looked beautiful, and invited people to take ownership of the parish, thus making them feel like it was their parish.

In one of the parishes atten-dance at Mass grew from 25 people to 200, and another saw its numbers grow from 40 to 250, and soon the Masses were stand-ing room only. A consolidation into one new parish, Saint Anthony of Padua, was undertaken as a way to deal with overcrowding, and a new church, office space, kitchen and parish hall have been planned. The church and office are to be completed this spring.

For his accomplishments, at just 41 years of age, he is the youngest priest to receive the Lu-men Christi Award, bestowed on “an individual or group working in one of America’s mission dio-ceses who demonstrates how the power of faith can transform lives and communities.”

“Just be with the people and

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teach them about the liturgy and the sacra-

ments,” he said in Our Sun-day Visitor. “Help them under-

stand what we have.”“We are honoring Father Fredy

Angel for the inspiration he gives not only to the growing Catholic population in southern Georgia, but to all American Catholics,” said Rev. Jack Wall, president of Catholic Extension, which sup-ports the work and ministries of U.S. mission dioceses. “Father

Covington

Samuel Rodgers, a first year theologian, was among those fea-tured in a vocations issue of The Messenger, diocesan newspaper. He did not begin to consider a vo-cation until he attended college, but many of his early life experi-ences supported his eventual call. He attended Xavier University, a Jesuit institution. He was in Rome when Pope Francis was elected. Rodgers entered the seminary to continue to discern his vocation.

Each year, he said, “I look for-ward to liturgies when the dio-cese comes together to worship, especially ordinations and the Chrism Mass. These are particu-larly graced moments for me to remember the wideness and di-versity in the Body of Christ.”

Fredy embod-ies the service and

courage of America’s missionary priests who are

playing a critical role in building up the fabric of our church and of this nation.”

Pittsburgh

Rev. James Gretz, S’94, admin-istrator of All Saints Parish, Etna, along with Bishop David A. Zubik and seven other priests, concel-ebrated a Mass commemorat-ing the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the current church. Other concelebrants included Very Rev. Philip Farrell, S’93, for-mer pastor and now Episcopal vicar for pastoral vicariate region 4; Rev. John L. Gudewicz, C’66, S’70, former pastor and Rev. Ger-ald J. Lutz, S.T.L., C’53, S’56, a parish son.

The following appointment has been made in the Diocese of Pitts-burgh by Bishop David A. Zubik:

Very Rev. Philip Farrell, S’93, is serving his second five-year term as episcopal vicar for Vicariate IV.

Greensburg

The following appointment has been made in the Diocese of Greensburg by The Most Rever-end Edward C. Malesic:

Rev. Timothy J. Kruthaupt, S’07, has been appointed pastor of Saint Peter Parish in Browns-ville. He will maintain his current positions as administrator of Saint Cecilia Parish in Grindstone and chaplain in charge of Lafay-ette Manor, Cherry Tree Nursing Center, Hillside Manor Personal Care Home and Golden Living Center in Uniontown.

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summer at their home parish.“My vocation has been motivated largely by a desire to serve oth-

ers,” Hennessey said. “In the diaconal ministry I have the unique opportunities to perform baptisms, weddings and funerals as well as to take on a very important ministry—preaching.... Bishop Foys is truly a spiritual father, and to him I am so grateful for his example, his

guidance and his unwavering support.” “Liturgical music was the first call in my life

and it was through liturgical music that I then encountered the Lord and that call to service and that call to more,” said Kelsch, who began serving the Church through his love of music.

Of his classmates, he said that “being at the same seminary for our entire formation has helped us to grow close as friends. I feel the three of us have been able to support each oth-er, to lift each other up, to challenge each other and to help each other out. For me this friend-ship will be very beneficial as I move forward to orders and ministry.”

“I can think of no better way to live my life than serving the people of God,” said Shelton, who became Catholic in 2008. “I think the Gospel is life-changing and has an enormous impact on people. A vocation is the way you choose to carry the cross for the benefit of the people of God. It’s exciting but it is certainly scary as well.”

From left, Very Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B., rector, Saint Vincent Seminary; Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., associate director of spiritual formation, Saint Vincent Seminary; Rev. Mr. Jo-seph Shelton; Most Rev. Roger Foys, Bishop of Covington; Rev. Mr. Ross Kelsch and Rev. Mr. Britton Hennessey. Photo courtesy of David Cooley, The Messenger, Diocese of Covington.

Britton Hennessey, Ross Kelsch and Joseph Shelton were ordained to the diaconate by Most Rev. Roger Foys at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington. Featured in a story in The Messenger, di-ocesan newspaper, prior to their March 19 ordination, this ordination class has been especially close. Hennessey and Kelsch are cousins and both are from Saint Augustine Parish, Augusta. Shelton spent a


Altoona-Johnstown

Rev. Brian Warchola, C’07, S’11, was featured in a recent

story in The Catholic Reg-ister, diocesan n e w s p a p e r. Now ordained five years, Fa-ther Warchola told writer Tony DeGol that

“the Mass has brought me the most joy. To me, Mass is of infinite value.”

Thus far he has served as paro-chial vicar of Saint John the Evan-gelist Parish in Bellefonte and Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Spring Mills, as well as sacramen-tal minister at Rockview State Pri-sion and Lock Haven University. He is presently parochial vicar at Holy Name Parish in Ebensburg, one of the largest parishes in the diocese, and is chaplain at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School.

“If our young people see priests who are holy and happy, that’s going to turn things around,” he said. “We all need to grow in holi-ness…. Trust in God and just do it. If a young man’s vocation is to be a priest, he’ll experience happi-ness he could never have possibly imagined.”

* * * * *Rev. Matthew Reese, S’01, had

mixed emotions about becoming vocation director for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, a Catholic Register feature story said. He had grown to love the parishio-ners at his first pastorate at Saint Patrick Parish in Johnstown, but promised them that he would do his best to help find priests for the diocese.

This past academic year the diocese had six seminarians, the most it has seen in a num-ber of years. This spring Peter Crowe, who attends Saint Vincent Seminary, will be among those

ordained to the transitional dia-conate. His priesthood ordination in 2017 will be the first priesthood ordination in the diocese since 2011.

“A lot of my work is quiet work in as much as if I am presented with someone who is considering the priesthood, I begin a dialogue with that individual,” Father Re-ese said. “That dialogue happens over time. It is not a one-time talk and it’s over.”

He routinely visits parishes, schools and colleges to promote vocations, making younger stu-dents aware of the lifestyle of a priest, and guiding high school and college students in consid-ering a vocation. He noted that adults play a role in vocations as well, “because their support of young people considering priest-hood or religious life is vital. As easy as it can be to support a vocation, they have the power to discourage, and so I say that if you can’t support, at least do not discourage.”

* * * * *Former dean of students at

Saint Vincent Seminary from 1993 to 1998, Rev. Alan E. Thom-as, has been named vicar general

of the Diocese of Altoona-John-stown by Bishop Mark L. Bart-chak. Father Thomas told Bruce A. Tomaselli in The Catholic Regis-ter, diocesan newspaper, that he plans to meet people and listen to their stories, as well as look at the gifts each priest brings to his job. Ordained in 1992, he served as pastor at Resurrection Parish in Johnstown until moving to Saint Joseph in Bellwood, where he was stationed at the time of his ap-pointment. He has also served at Saint Mary in Shade Gap, Saint Stephen in McConnellsburg, Saint Rose of Lima in Altoona, Holy Name in Ebensburg and Our Lady of Victory in State College, as well as at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School in Ebensburg.

* * * * *In the Diocese of Altoona-John-

stown, Bishop Mark Bartchak has made the following appointments:

Rev. Brian L. Warchola, C’07, S’11, parochial vicar at Saint Benedict Parish, Johnstown and chaplain at Bishop McCort Catho-lic High School, effective Novem-ber 27.

Rev. Matthew B. Baum, S’09, administrator at Immaculate Conception Parish in Dudley and

Saint Stephen Parish in McCon-nellsburg, effective November 27. He will also provide sacramental coverage to Juniata College and the State Correctional Institution in Huntingdon.

Rev. Sean K. Code, C’71, to Catholic chaplain at Conemaugh Health System, Johnstown, with residence at Saint John Gualbert Cathedral in Johnstown, effective November 27.

Rev. Aron M. Maghsoudi, C’02, S’06, to administrator at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish in Central City and assistant sacramental

In February Saint Vincent seminarians participated in the Josephinum basketball tournament. In the pho-to, front, from left, Jordan Sonnett, David Whiteford, Michael Tabernero, Panji Ren, Paul Wu; back, from left, Michael Faix, Andrew Yan, Brother Martinho Zevallos and Brother Canice McMullen. The team finished at 1-2 in the tournament.

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COMMENCEMENTFriday, May 6

PRIEST DAY Tuesday, July 26

ALUMNI DAYTuesday, September 13

Most Rev. Edward C. Malesic, celebrant

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minister at the State Correctional Institu-

tion in Laurel Highlands.Rev. Matthew A. Reese,

S’01, pastor of Saint Joseph Parish, Williamsburg, while con-tinuing as diocesan director of vocations.

Wheeling- Charleston

The following appointments have been made in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston by Bishop Michael J. Bransfield:

Rev. Douglas Ondeck, C’02, S’07, has been elected to a three-year term on the Diocesan Pres-byteral Council. He will also con-tinue his current assignment as pastor of Saint Alphonsus Parish in Wheeling.

Rev. John Chapin Engler, Jr., S’01, has been elected to a three-year term on the Diocesan

Presbyteral Council. He will continue his

current assignment as administrator of Saint Charles

Borromeo Parish in White Sulphur Springs and Saint Catherine of Si-ena Parish in Ronceverte.

Rev. Arthur Bufogle, Jr., S ’03, S’04, has been granted a leave of absence from his office as pas-tor of Saint John Neumann Parish in Marlinton and its Mission of Saint Mark the Evangelist in Bar-tow and Saint Bernard Chapel in Snowshoe, in order to discern a call to monastic life.

Rev. William J. Kuchinsky, S’96, has been appointed associ-ate pastor of Saint Joseph Parish in Martinsburg, effective Decem-ber 1.

Saint Vincent Archabbey

Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., S’03, spoke at the Magnificat, an event hosted in Greensburg, in January. Magnificat is a world-wide ministry for Catholic women, and it was the first time a male speaker had been invited. A fea-ture story promoting the event in The Latrobe Bulletin discussed his spiritual journey, which began

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while a student at Penn State Uni-versity, where he became Catho-lic. He had been an atheist, who began attending Bible study at the invitation of a friend, out of politeness.

Father Boniface told writer Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller that his parents, who did not have any religious affiliations, raised him and his brother with great values. He was familiar with parts of the Bible, but the meetings at Penn State were the first time he took a serious look at it.

“We started with the Book of Genesis, and David’s authenticity, his humility and his witness were crucial to keeping me interested,” Father Boniface told Eidemiller. “I was pretty skeptical going into the whole thing. Then when we switched to the Gospel of John and I read the prologue, I really believed that God exists and that the Bible expressed the truth. That was an extraordinary grace.”

Since ordination, he has given retreats, acted as a spiritual di-rector and advisor, and serves as programming manager and on-air host for We Are One Body Catho-lic Radio (WAOB). The programs are broadcast from a studio in Latrobe and are picked up by

stations in Beaver Falls, Monro-eville, Millvale, State College and Bellefonte. Programs also can be heard online at waob.org.

* * * * *Rev. Jude Brady, O.S.B., S’79,

was appointed the Vicar/Dean of the Prince Gallitzin Deanery for a three-year term beginning in 2016. He is pastor of Saint Bene-dict Parish, Carrolltown, in the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.

* * * * *Rev. Edward Mazich, O.S.B.,

rector, S’98, was a speaker in the Aging and Spirituality Series at Saint Vincent College recently. His topic was “The Challenge of Rec-onciliation With Others: Healing Old Wounds.”

* * * * *Rev. Martin Bartel, O.S.B.,

S’85, was featured recently on yourbeavercounty.com. Now pas-tor of Saint Franes Cabrini Parish in Beaver County, he was inter-viewed about his role replacing the retired Rev. Joseph Kleppner, C’68, S72. Father Martin is a for-mer president of Saint Vincent College, has a juris doctorate from the University of Pennsylva-nia Law School, a master of busi-ness administration degree from Bowling Green State University, and a bachelor’s degree in busi-ness administration from Temple University. He is also a certified public accountant.

While he said he misses the interaction with students and liv-ing with his brother monks, he noted that Saint Frances Cabrini is more than double the size of previous parishes where he had served. He recalled one particu-lar Saturday where he celebrated a funeral, witnessed a marriage and baptized a baby in a span of six hours. “All three experiences were blessings and a “shot in the arm” to my own desire to respond to God’s grace to become more in the image and likeness of Christ.

Celebrating Mardi GrasEach year at the Seminary Mardi Gras celebration, Branch 13 of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies

Association conducts a 50/50 raffle. The group not only holds the raffle, but it matches the total given by donors with an additional contribution to the Seminary. This year—the ninth annual Mardi Gras—the raffle raised $1,940 and the FCSLA donated an additional $600 to the Seminary.


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Deaths

Rev. Robert Reardon, C’55, S’59, on December 26, 2015. Father Robert was remembered for his strong leadership skills and his style of ministry. He was a priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh for 56 years. Among his assignments were as parochial vicar at Saint Francis Xavier Parish, North Side and Saint Bernard Parish, Mount Lebanon; pastor of Saint Conrad Parish, Meridian; Saint Louise de Marillac Parish and Saint John Capistran Parish, from which he retired. He also served as chaplain to the Villa Maria Academy and the Sisters of Humility of Mary in Villa Maria, was first headmaster of Quigley Catholic High School and diocesan director of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. He was a longtime dean of the South Hills Deanery and was a member of the Diocesan Finance Council.

Rev. Warren W. Metzler, C’60, S’64, on January 1, 2016. A priest of the Diocese of Pittsburgh for 51 years, he served at parishes in Natrona Heights, Penn Hills and Blawnox before becoming the longest-serving pastor at Saint James Parish in Wilkinsburg, where he was sta-tioned at the time of his death. He was there for 34 years. Through his many years in Wilkinsburg he worked with other churches and groups to support a soup kitchen, a pantry for food and other supplies, and other efforts on behalf of the poor. He also worked as a master cat-echist for the diocese’s Confraternity of Christian Doctrine religious education program, as a chaplain at various hospitals and as national chaplain of the Christian Family Movement, a lay movement focused on improving marriages and families.

Father Justin Withrow, O.S.B., S’90, a monk of Saint Vincent Archab-bey, on February 3, 2016, as he was preparing to leave for his pastoral ministry duties as chaplain at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg. His parish work included Saint Vincent Basilica Parish, Latrobe; Saint Bruno Parish, Greensburg; Saint Benedict Parish, Baltimore; Saint Mary Parish, St. Marys; Saint Gregory the Great Parish, Virginia Beach. He worked at Saint Vincent College and with the Archabbey’s retreat program. Father Justin spent the last 20 years of his ministry working

as a hospital chaplain in Jeannette, Greensburg and Latrobe, except for a brief time where he served as administrator pro tem of the for-mer Saint Mary Parish, Forbes Road and the former Saint Bede Parish, Bovard.

Father Luis A. León, S’13, who was ordained to the priesthood in 2013, died November 2, 2015 of pancreatic cancer. A priest of the Diocese of Covington, and native of Costa Rica, he had served as pa-rochial administrator at Cristo Rey Parish, Erlanger. He taught for 23 years in public high school in his native country before coming to the United States in 1999. During his short time as a priest he performed almost 300 baptisms, and was very active in his ministry.

Carol A. Watkins of Crabtree, a former Parkhurst employee at Saint Vincent Seminary, on December 14, 2015.

Condolences

Rev. Kevin J. Dominik, S’88 on the loss of his mother, Helen Dominik, on Monday, March 7, 2016.

Rev. Christopher Barnes, S’10, on the loss of his mother, Martha.

Rev. Chrysostom Schlimm, O.S.B., P’52, C’57, S’61, on the loss of his brother-in-law, J. Alan Weis, on December 15, 2015.

Justin Matro, O.S.B., S’89, on the loss of his aunt, Anna Marie McFeeley.

Seminarian Rev. Mr. Jim Schaeper and his brother, Rev. Larry Schaeper, S’09, on the loss of their mother, Mary Jo Schaeper on Oc-tober 31, 2015.

Rev. Nathan Munsch, O.S.B., on the loss of his sister, Mary G. Munsch, on November 2, 2015.

Brother David Carlson, O.S.B., S83, on the loss of his mother, Mar-jorie Carlson.

Seminarian Brother George DeFazio, O.S.B., on the loss of his grand-father Victor DeFazio on December 20, 2015.

Most Rev. Lawrence E. Brandt, fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg, on the loss of his mother, Priscilla I. Brandt, 107, on April 4, 2016.

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