Volume 7, Number 2, Winter 1998 Saint Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, 15650-2690, 724-537-4592

All-Night Vigil,March for LifeShow Concernof SeminariansIt’s not uncommon for Saint Vincent

seminarians and monks to be up in the weehours of the night praying or studying. The “all-nighter” in the Crypt Church of the Basilica ofthe National Shrine of the ImmaculateConception in anticipation of the March forLife was different. In a personal messagewritten for the occasion, His Holiness PopeJohn Paul II stated: “As ... great numbers ofthe faithful from throughout the United Statesgather ... to pray for an end to the tragedy ofabortion in your country, I assure you of myspiritual closeness and my sharing in yourconcern for the continuing holocaust ofinnocent human lives.”

According to seminarian Carl Kerkemeyer,coordinator of social concerns, 45 diocesanseminarians and Benedictine monks from Saint

Saint Vincent Seminary Rector Father Thomas Acklin, O.S.B., left, and Archabbot DouglasR. Nowicki, O.S.B., right, made a special presentation at the February 10, 1998, SeminaryBoard of Regents meeting. Father Tom presented Mrs. Elizabeth Haberberger with a framedaerial photograph of the Saint Vincent campus, marking completion of her nine years of service(three terms) on the board. Mrs. Haberberger is also a former co-chair of the board. The MostRev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg, received an engraved vase from ArchabbotDouglas in honor of his service as chairman of the Board of Regents. Bishop Bosco will continueto serve on the board, but he handed over the gavel to the new chairman, Mr. John C. Marous,Jr., at the meeting.(Continued on Page 3)

New Officers for SeminaryBoard of Regents

A special presentation was made at the Feb-ruary 10, 1998, Saint Vincent Seminary Boardof Regents meeting, and outgoing board mem-bers and officers and new board officers wererecognized.

Mr. John C. Marous, Jr., will take over thereigns as chairman of the board from the MostRev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop ofGreensburg, who will continue to sit on theboard. The Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo,Bishop of Harrisburg, will be the vice chair-man of the board.

Mrs. Elizabeth Haberberger, a former co-chair of the board, completed her third termon the board.

Mr. Marous is a former chairman and chiefexecutive officer of Westinghouse Electric

Corp. Prior to being elected chairman, heserved as president of the corporation’s Indus-tries and International Group.

Mr. Marous is a member of the board ofdirectors of Mellon Bank and Conrail. He alsois a member of the University of PittsburghBoard of Trustees and director emeritus of theRiver City Brass Band. He serves as vice chair-man of the board of the Allegheny Heart In-stitute (Allegheny General Hospital) and chair-man of the board of the Extra Mile EducationFoundation.

He is a retired member of The BusinessRoundtable and The Conference Board, Inc.;a member of the American Society of Corpo-rate Executives and the Business-Higher Edu-

Bishop Nicholas C. Dattilo, new vice chair-man, and Mr. John C. Marous, Jr., new chair-man of the Seminary Board of Regents.

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Published Quarterly ByPublished Quarterly ByPublished Quarterly ByPublished Quarterly ByPublished Quarterly By Saint Vincent Seminary Saint Vincent Seminary Saint Vincent Seminary Saint Vincent Seminary Saint Vincent Seminary

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

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

Vice Rector/Vice Rector/Vice Rector/Vice Rector/Vice Rector/Dean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of StudentsDean of StudentsRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. FayRev. William J. Fay

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

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

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

Director of Public RelationsDirector of Public RelationsDirector of Public RelationsDirector of Public RelationsDirector of Public RelationsDonald A. OrlandoDonald A. OrlandoDonald A. OrlandoDonald A. OrlandoDonald A. Orlando

Writer/EditorWriter/EditorWriter/EditorWriter/EditorWriter/EditorKimberley A. MetzgarKimberley A. MetzgarKimberley A. MetzgarKimberley A. MetzgarKimberley A. Metzgar

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

Consulting EditorConsulting EditorConsulting EditorConsulting EditorConsulting EditorTheresa SchwabTheresa SchwabTheresa SchwabTheresa SchwabTheresa Schwab

Contributors to this Issue:Contributors to this Issue:Contributors to this Issue:Contributors to this Issue:Contributors to this Issue:Thomas BurkeThomas BurkeThomas BurkeThomas BurkeThomas Burke

Carl KerkemeyerCarl KerkemeyerCarl KerkemeyerCarl KerkemeyerCarl KerkemeyerDouglas DorulaDouglas DorulaDouglas DorulaDouglas DorulaDouglas Dorula

Emil KuharEmil KuharEmil KuharEmil KuharEmil Kuhar

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

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

Msgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMsgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMsgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMsgr. Lawrence E. BrandtMsgr. Lawrence E. BrandtDeacon John J. ConcannonDeacon John J. ConcannonDeacon John J. ConcannonDeacon John J. ConcannonDeacon John J. ConcannonMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMs. Rosemary L. CorsettiMsgr. George R. CoyneMsgr. George R. CoyneMsgr. George R. CoyneMsgr. George R. CoyneMsgr. George R. Coyne

Most Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloMost Rev. Nicholas C. DattiloArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. DonoghueArchbishop John P. Donoghue

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rector’s Message

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

Officers of the Saint Vincent Seminary Student Association for 1997-98 are: from left, BrotherBrendan Rolling, O.S.B., vice president; John Conway, speakers forum coordinator; DonaldCramer, spiritual activities coordinator; William Berkey, president; Thomas Lewandowski, so-cial activities coordinator; and Carl Kerkemeyer, social concerns coordinator. Brother Brendanis a second year theologian from St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, Kansas. John Conway is asecond year theologian from the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Donald Cramer is a first year theolo-gian from the Diocese of Harrisburg. William Berkey is a first year theologian from the Dioceseof Greensburg. Thomas Lewandowski is a second year theologian from the Diocese of Pitts-burgh. Carl Kerkemeyer is a pre-theologian from the Diocese of Tulsa.

An article on page 1 of this issue of Leavenrefers to the “all-nighter” which theseminarians spent before the BlessedSacrament in vigil before The March for Lifein Washington, D.C. on the 25th anniver-sary of the passage of Roe vs. Wade.Happily, this devotion to the Eucharist is notan unusual experience for the seminarians.The celebration of the Eucharist is the mostimportant part of each day here at SaintVincent. In addition, they find time to spendin adoration before the Blessed Sacrament,many of them practicing a regular holy hourdedicated to prayer in this way. Moreover,we spend a holy hour together on Thursdayand Sunday evenings, and many of usgather together for adoration each morningin the Chapel in Leander Hall.

Does this seem to be overdoing it? AsBishop Anthony Bosco wrote to his priests,inviting them to the Chrism Mass of theDiocese of Greensburg on Holy Thursday:“At the risk of belaboring the obvious, theEucharist must be the source and center ofour lives as priests. Without it we can donothing. We are never more Christ-like thanwhen we stand at the altar and dare to say,‘This is my body.’ Without the liturgy therewould be no Church. Without the priesthoodthere would be no Eucharist.” If I had toidentify a single most important reason forthe dramatic growth of our Seminary andthe many blessings we have received, Iwould definitely identify our efforts to center

our lives upon the Eucharist. This allows us torecognize ourselves, not only within avocation to ministerial priesthood, deeplycentered among all the members of the oneBody of Christ.

Our sense of the Body of Christ extendsfar beyond our Seminary community andincludes all of you who have supported us,loved us and prayed for us in so many ways.Eucharist means thanksgiving, and, in ouroneness in Jesus Christ we thank the Fatherfor the gift each of you is to us.

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Upcoming Events

MARCHMARCHMARCHMARCHMARCH8-11 Middle States and Association of

Theological Schools Visitation.23 Ministry of Lector, Most Rev. David

Zubik, Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh, Basilica,7 p.m.

31 “The Struggle for Theology’s Soul,” Dr.William Thompson, Aquinas 21, 6:30 p.m.

APRILAPRILAPRILAPRILAPRIL4-5 Saint Vincent Camerata Lenten

Concert, 8 p.m., Basilica. For ticket informa-tion call 724-537-4579.

20 Fourth Year Recognition Dinner, UpperPlacid Hall.

30 Scholarship Banquet, Churchill CountryClub, Cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. For in-formation on attending the banquet contactthe Seminary Development Office at 724-532-6740.

MAYMAYMAYMAYMAY1 Last day of classes.3 Voices of Saint Vincent Concert, with

the Saint Vincent Camerata, Saint VincentCollege Singers, the Saint Vincent College

Troubadours, the Saint Vincent SeminarySchola Cantorum, and the Saint VincentCamerata Chamber Orchestra, Basilica. Forticket information call 724-537-4579.

8 Baccalaureate, Basilica Crypt, 11 a.m.8 Commencement, Rev. Walter

Burghardt, S.J., speaker, Basilica, 7 p.m.16 Michael Ferrick, Erie Diaconate Ordi-

nation, St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Northeast.23 Brother Paul-Alexander Shutt, O.S.B.,

Saint Vincent Benedictine Priesthood Ordina-tion, Bishop Anthony G. Bosco, Basilica, 10a.m.

30 Altoona-Johnstown Priesthood Ordina-tion, Bishop Joseph Adamec, Blessed Sacra-ment Cathedral, 10 a.m.

JUNEJUNEJUNEJUNEJUNE6 Dean Cesa and Peter Pham, Charlotte

Priesthood Ordination, Bishop William G.Curlin, St. Patrick Cathedral, 10 a.m.

6 Victor Galier and Richard Tibbetts, At-lanta Priesthood Ordination, Archbishop JohnP. Donoghue, Cathedral of Christ the King,10:30 a.m.

6 Michael Messner, Harrisburg Priest-hood Ordination, Bishop Nicholas C. Dattilo,St. Patrick Cathedral, 10 a.m.

6 Thomas Sparacino and James Holland,Pittsburgh Priesthood Ordination, BishopDonald W. Wuerl, St. Paul Cathedral, 10a.m.

6 Brother Damian Breen, Priesthood Or-dination, St. Mary’s Abbey, Delbarton,Morristown, N.J., 10:30 a.m.

13 Neil Buchlein, Wheeling-CharlestonPriesthood Ordination, Bishop BernardSchmitt, Saint Joseph Cathedral, 10 a.m.

March for LifeMarch for LifeMarch for LifeMarch for LifeMarch for LifeShows Concern ofShows Concern ofShows Concern ofShows Concern ofShows Concern of

SeminariansSeminariansSeminariansSeminariansSeminariansVincent boarded a bus for Washington, D.C.on Wednesday, January 21 to take part inthe 25th Annual March for Life. It markedthe anniversary of the Supreme Court rulingon Roe vs. Wade, which legalized abortion.A busload of Saint Vincent collegians arrivedin time for the rally.

Many pilgrims gathered on the eve of theMarch in order to attend a Vigil Mass held at8 p.m. in the Great Upper Church, with HisEminence Bernard Cardinal Law, Chair of theNCCB Committee for Pro-Life Activities,serving as principal celebrant and homilist. Hechallenged all to “lift high the Cross.” Anestimated 500 clergy were present. TheBasilica, which can accommodate more than6,000 worshipers, had 10,000 attending theVigil Mass televised on EWTN. Afterwards,many of the pro-lifers from throughout thecountry moved to the Crypt level for the All-Night Prayer Vigil.

After the National Rosary for Life, SaintVincent seminarian Rev. Mr. James Hollandexposed the Blessed Sacrament and led NightPrayer. Rev. Mr. Victor Galier presided at aprayer service during the first holy hour.Brother Brendan Rolling, O.S.B., served asacolyte for both liturgies. Donald Cramer,

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Seminarians, Seminary faculty and administration and Benedictines from Saint VincentArchabbey posed for this group shot outside of St. Patrick Church, Washington, D.C., after the10th Annual Seminarians’ Mass for Life, held before the 25th Annual March for Life.

with this issue in the confessional; second, tospeak directly and plainly about abortion fromthe pulpit; finally, to lobby for pro-lifelegislation on the local, state and nationallevels.

After the morning conference, seminariansfilled St. Patrick Church for a Seminarians’Mass for Life, with Bernard Cardinal Law.

Among those concelebrating Mass were thefollowing Saint Vincent Benedictines:Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki; SeminaryRector, Father Thomas P. Acklin; SeminaryDirector of Spiritual Life, Father Justin M.Matro; Father Cuthbert A. Jack, and FatherThomas More Sikora. A rally on the Ellipsenear the White House followed, then came themarch to the Supreme Court. Charles Byrd,last year’s coordinator of social concerns, wasresponsible for a new seminary banner whichStuart Crevcoure fabricated and carried.

coordinator of spiritual activities, workedclosely with Stephen Toney, director ofliturgical music, and the Saint Vincent Scholato produce a prayerful environment for theworshipers.

While staying at the Theological College atCatholic University of America, theseminarians heard from two individuals caringfor women suffering from post-abortionsyndrome. On Wednesday evening followingVespers, Vicki Thorn, founder of ProjectRachel, spoke. The following morning,Thursday, January 22, Olivia Gans, founderand former director of American Victims ofAbortion, told seminarians the pro-lifemovement will need their “spiritual fathering”once they are ordained priests.

The seminarians came away with three mainpoints: First, to be sensitive to the pain womenfeel post-abortion, especially when confronted

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Report Positive on Seminary’s Self-EvaluationReport Positive on Seminary’s Self-EvaluationReport Positive on Seminary’s Self-EvaluationReport Positive on Seminary’s Self-EvaluationReport Positive on Seminary’s Self-Evaluation“The faculty and administration of Saint

Vincent Seminary have constructed a highlyeffective program of spiritual, academic andpastoral formation.” — Sister KatarinaSchuth, O.S.F., St. Paul Seminary School ofDivinity, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul,Minnesota.

That highly positive report written by Sis-ter Katarina comes from her analysis of anoutcomes assessment survey undertaken bythe Seminary. Sister Katarina was on the SaintVincent campus February 10 to present herfindings to the Saint Vincent Seminary Boardof Regents, the Seminary faculty, administra-tion and students.

Sister Katarina’s report “was very positive,but it also helps us focus on areas in which theSeminary can improve,” said Sister CeciliaMurphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean.

The groundwork for the assessment waslaid by Mrs. Marsha Kable, Director ofCatechetical Programs for the Seminary andSister Cecilia, as well as members of the Aca-demic Affairs Committee of the Board andthe entire Board of Regents. The assessment,instituted by the Board five years ago, askedSeminary alumni to evaluate various aspectsof the Program of Priestly Formation at SaintVincent Seminary.

The Seminary’s outcomes assessment sur-vey included evaluations of strengths andweaknesses by alumni; pastors, pastoral as-sistants and laity; bishops, abbots and majorsuperiors of religious orders. Areas studiedincluded spiritual development, academic andpastoral formation, how Seminary graduatesrate in ministry and working with groups inparishes and communities, and how well-pre-pared graduates are for pastoral work.

Marsha Kable compiled the results of theassessment and copies of the survey instru-ments are included in the appendices in theInstitutional Self-Study Report for the upcom-ing visit by the Association of TheologicalSchools (ATS) and the Middle States Asso-ciation of Colleges and Schools.

These results were then analyzed by SisterKatarina, author of The Reason for the Hope,

Sister Katarina Schuth, O.S.F., presentedher review on the Seminary program andtalked about what research says about Church,ministry and priesthood on February 10.

The Future of Catholic Theologates. SisterKatarina’s presentations included areas ofspecial competence, areas for further devel-opment, and what research says about church,ministry and priesthood.

The spiritual formation program is “excep-tionally highly regarded by graduates,” ac-cording to Sister Katarina’s report. Alumniwere especially appreciative of formation re-lating to the Eucharist, the sacraments, and theLiturgy of the Hours.

“Graduates also value formation that willhelp them develop good relationships withpriests and others in ministry,” her reportstated. “Love for the Church, understandingof their commitment to celibacy, and goodhabits relating to prayer and spiritual direc-tion were also appreciated.”

The academic formation program receivedextremely high ratings. Most of the items dealwith gaining a general understanding of the-ology and of the major teachings of theChurch. “Graduates received a solid founda-

tion for continued growth in theological knowl-edge. They acknowledged teachers, methodsand areas of study. They believe they wereprepared to communicate the Word of Godto the world. ... As with spiritual formation, itis obvious that academic preparation is viewedas outstanding by graduates,” Sister Katarina’sreport said.

“While not as positive as spiritual and aca-demic formation, pastoral formation is re-garded as effective in many ways,” the reportnoted. “Graduates felt especially well pre-pared in the ministries in which they are mostregularly engaged — celebration of the Eu-charist and the sacraments, and especially ingiving homilies. Once in the field, graduatestend to recognize deficiencies in pastoral min-istry more readily because they are respon-sible for these areas for the first time. Whiletheir own spiritual life is strongly rooted andtheir academic knowledge is sufficient to givethe needed foundation for ministry, learningto have an effective pastoral presence simplytakes time. ... The areas that are weakest deallargely with ministries outside everyday min-istry — working with people of other faithsand those who are alienated from the Church.

“The responses to the fifty areas of minis-try as evaluated by laity and pastors wereoverwhelmingly positive,” the report said. “Inthe end, the results of the entire survey canonly be regarded as highly positive assess-ments of the outcomes of the Saint VincentSeminary program. Graduates feel that theyreceived excellent formation, especially inspiritual and academic areas. Based on theirresponses, further attention and internal evalu-ation might be given to some aspects of pas-toral formation. Laity and pastors gave thehighest approbation of all and regard thepriests as competent in almost every area ofministry. They also found them to be able torelate well with every category of persons. Fi-nally, bishops and major superiors praised es-pecially spiritual formation. The survey indi-cates that the faculty and administration ofSaint Vincent Seminary have constructed ahighly effective program of spiritual, academicand pastoral formation. The suggestions forimprovement were few in number and canreadily be addressed by giving more atten-tion to several pastoral areas.”

The outcomes assessment survey has beenso successful that Sister Cecilia has been con-tacted by other seminaries wishing to use thesurvey instruments, and the Seminary has ap-plied for a copyright for it. Sister Katarina alsomay use parts of the study in her forthcomingbook, which will look at all 42 Roman Catho-lic seminary theologates in the United States.

Middle States, ATS Team VisitOn March 8-11, 1998, representatives of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)

and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools visited Saint Vincent Seminary forre-accreditation of the Seminary program.

The Seminary became a charter member of the Middle States Association in 1921 andhas maintained full accreditation since that time. The Seminary has been a full member ofthe ATS since 1983.

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The Saint Vincent Seminary has a MemorialGift and Tribute Gift Program, which allowsdonors to honor individuals via a Tribute Giftfor special occasions such as birthdays, anniver-saries, weddings, retirements or holidays, or witha Memorial Gift in memory of a friend or lovedone.

The Seminary Tribute Roster for the periodfrom October 1 to December 31, 1997, includesthe following gifts:

IN HONOR OF:IN HONOR OF:IN HONOR OF:IN HONOR OF:IN HONOR OF:Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,

Ms. Margaret A. McMahon.Mr. and Mrs. James Holland, Mr. and Mrs. James Holland, Mr. and Mrs. James Holland, Mr. and Mrs. James Holland, Mr. and Mrs. James Holland, Rev. Timo-

thy J. Huffman.Rev. Thomas J. Kram, D.D., Rev. Thomas J. Kram, D.D., Rev. Thomas J. Kram, D.D., Rev. Thomas J. Kram, D.D., Rev. Thomas J. Kram, D.D., Mr. and

Mrs. Wilson J. Farmerie.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pevarnik, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pevarnik, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pevarnik, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pevarnik, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Pevarnik, Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph C. Pevarnik.Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Rooney, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Rooney, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Rooney, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Rooney, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Rooney, Dr.

and Mrs. Robert W. Hilberg.Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.,Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.,Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.,Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B.,Rev. Paulinus J. Selle, O.S.B., Rev.

Alfred S. Patterson, O.S.B.IN MEMORY OF:IN MEMORY OF:IN MEMORY OF:IN MEMORY OF:IN MEMORY OF:

+Ferrick and Housmann Families,+Ferrick and Housmann Families,+Ferrick and Housmann Families,+Ferrick and Housmann Families,+Ferrick and Housmann Families, Mr.and Mrs. Joseph L. Ferrick.

+Selis and Hricik Families,+Selis and Hricik Families,+Selis and Hricik Families,+Selis and Hricik Families,+Selis and Hricik Families, Mrs. MaryC. Selis.

+Trentin and Andrews Family and+Trentin and Andrews Family and+Trentin and Andrews Family and+Trentin and Andrews Family and+Trentin and Andrews Family andFriends,Friends,Friends,Friends,Friends, Mr. David J. Trentin.

+Jane Demshock,+Jane Demshock,+Jane Demshock,+Jane Demshock,+Jane Demshock, Mr. and Mrs. CharlesI. Wrubel.

+Rev. John A. Dompka, +Rev. John A. Dompka, +Rev. John A. Dompka, +Rev. John A. Dompka, +Rev. John A. Dompka, Mr. Joseph C.Direlli.

+Alfonse, Elizabeth, Lena Facchine,+Alfonse, Elizabeth, Lena Facchine,+Alfonse, Elizabeth, Lena Facchine,+Alfonse, Elizabeth, Lena Facchine,+Alfonse, Elizabeth, Lena Facchine, Mr.and Mrs. Leonard Facchine.

+Bruno M. Hacias,+Bruno M. Hacias,+Bruno M. Hacias,+Bruno M. Hacias,+Bruno M. Hacias, Mr. and Mrs. KeithE. Alessi.

+Helen Kujovsky Krynock, +Helen Kujovsky Krynock, +Helen Kujovsky Krynock, +Helen Kujovsky Krynock, +Helen Kujovsky Krynock, Mr. JosephS. Kujovsky.

+Joseph Paul Kujovsky, +Joseph Paul Kujovsky, +Joseph Paul Kujovsky, +Joseph Paul Kujovsky, +Joseph Paul Kujovsky, Mr. Joseph S.Kujovsky.

+Frances C. Manges, +Frances C. Manges, +Frances C. Manges, +Frances C. Manges, +Frances C. Manges, Mr. Richard R.Manges.

+Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selle,+Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selle,+Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selle,+Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selle,+Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Selle, Mrs. Ber-tha Anderson.

+Rev. Julian Q. Smith, O.S.B.,+Rev. Julian Q. Smith, O.S.B.,+Rev. Julian Q. Smith, O.S.B.,+Rev. Julian Q. Smith, O.S.B.,+Rev. Julian Q. Smith, O.S.B., Mr.Herbert C. Smith.

+Mr. Dale G. Sneeringer,+Mr. Dale G. Sneeringer,+Mr. Dale G. Sneeringer,+Mr. Dale G. Sneeringer,+Mr. Dale G. Sneeringer, Mrs. Betty C.Sneeringer.

+Alfred and Geraldine Stebick,+Alfred and Geraldine Stebick,+Alfred and Geraldine Stebick,+Alfred and Geraldine Stebick,+Alfred and Geraldine Stebick, Mr.and Mrs. Leonard Facchine.

+Francis Stein,+Francis Stein,+Francis Stein,+Francis Stein,+Francis Stein, Mr. and Mrs. Robert F.Stein.

+George J. Sweeney, +George J. Sweeney, +George J. Sweeney, +George J. Sweeney, +George J. Sweeney, Dr. and Mrs.George E. Sweeney.

+Mary Winkler,+Mary Winkler,+Mary Winkler,+Mary Winkler,+Mary Winkler, Mr. Henry S. Winkler.+John J. and Mary C. Zemba, John J. and Mary C. Zemba, John J. and Mary C. Zemba, John J. and Mary C. Zemba, John J. and Mary C. Zemba, Mr. and

Mrs. Richard A. Farcosky.For more information contact the Saint

Vincent Seminary Development Office at 300Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, Pennsylvania,15650, 724-532-6740.

Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents met on February 10, 1998. Board members pic-tured are front, from left: the Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; SaintVincent Archabbot and Chancellor Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.; Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco,Bishop of Greensburg, outgoing chairman of the board and board member; Mr. John C. Marous,Jr., incoming chairman of the board; Most Rev. Nicholas C. Dattilo, Bishop of Harrisburg, in-coming vice chairman; Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl, Bishop of Pittsburgh; back, from left,outgoing board member Mrs. Elizabeth Haberberger; Ms. Rosemary L. Corsetti, Mr. ThomasG. Wagner; Deacon John J. Concannon; Rev. Thomas J. Kram; Msgr. Lawrence E. Brandt;Mrs. Marsha Kable; Msgr. George R. Coyne; Rev. Julio Alvarez-Garcia; Dr. Rizal V. Pangilinan;Sr. M. Gabriel Kane, I.H.M.; Rev. Paul Helwig. Not pictured are Archbishop John P. Donoghue,and Msgr. Raymond G. East.

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cation Forum; a board member and formerchairman of the World Affairs Council of Pitts-burgh; and former chairman of The Founda-tion for the Malcolm Baldrige National Qual-ity Award.

He earned bachelor and master of sciencedegrees in electrical engineering from the Uni-versity of Pittsburgh. He was awarded an hon-orary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree bySaint Vincent Seminary in 1996, an honoraryDoctor of Engineering Degree by the Univer-sity of South Carolina in 1988, an honoraryDoctor of Public Service Degree from SouthCarolina State College in 1989 and an Hon-orary Doctor of Letters Degree from ClemsonUniversity in 1989.

Bishop Dattilo was ordained a priest in 1958in the Diocese of Pittsburgh and served a num-ber of parishes in the Pittsburgh area as paro-chial vicar and pastor from that time until1985. Those parishes included St. Patrick Par-ish, Canonsburg; St. Colman Parish, TurtleCreek; St. Patrick Parish, Canonsburg; Ma-donna del Castello Parish, Swissvale; St. VitusParish, New Castle. He also served as Secre-tary for Clergy and Pastoral Life (1985-1987)

and Vicar General/General Secretary (1987-1989).

Bishop Dattilo also served as Vicar for Reli-gious Women (1971-1977); Diocesan Consul-tor (1974-1980); Vicar Forane, North Cen-tral Deanery (1978-1981); Diocesan Consul-tor (1981-1989); Priest Council member (1982-1989); Priest Personnel Board member (1985-1989); Priest Candidate Admissions Boardmember (1985-1989); member of the Boardof Trustees for Pittsburgh Catholic Newspa-per (1985-1989); member of the Board ofTrustees of the Catholic Cemeteries Associa-tion (1987-1989); member of the Diocesan Fi-nance Council (1987-1989); Vice President ofthe Catholic Institute (1987-1989); member ofthe Diocesan Pastoral Council (1989).

He was appointed Bishop of HarrisburgNovember 21, 1989 and was ordained Janu-ary 26, 1990.

Bishop Dattilo attended St. Fidelis SeminaryHigh School, Herman; Saint Vincent Seminaryand College; and St. Charles Borromeo Semi-nary, Philadelphia.

He is President of the Pennsylvania Catho-lic Conference and a member of the NationalConference of Catholic Bishops Priestly For-mation Committee.

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A professor and two seminarians fromSaint Vincent Seminary attended a commu-nications conference in the fall. On Novem-ber 7, Rev. Andrew S. Campbell, O.S.B., Rev. Andrew S. Campbell, O.S.B., Rev. Andrew S. Campbell, O.S.B., Rev. Andrew S. Campbell, O.S.B., Rev. Andrew S. Campbell, O.S.B.,Douglas E. DorulaDouglas E. DorulaDouglas E. DorulaDouglas E. DorulaDouglas E. Dorula and Benedict E. Kapa Benedict E. Kapa Benedict E. Kapa Benedict E. Kapa Benedict E. Kapa wentto the UNDA-USA 1997 General Assemblyin Arlington, Virginia. They attended work-shops on the Catholic Church in communica-tions. They were also present when the U.S.Bishops’ Communications Plan was dis-cussed. They heard the pastoral plan pre-sented by the outgoing chairman of theCommunications Committee for the U.S.Catholic Conference and the new chair-man. Bishop Thomas J. Costello,Bishop Thomas J. Costello,Bishop Thomas J. Costello,Bishop Thomas J. Costello,Bishop Thomas J. Costello, AuxiliaryBishop of Syracuse, New York, the out-going chairman, presented the bishops’pastoral plan for communications withBishop Robert N. Lynch Bishop Robert N. Lynch Bishop Robert N. Lynch Bishop Robert N. Lynch Bishop Robert N. Lynch of the Diocese ofSt. Petersburg, Florida. They discussed theplan on the church’s engagement in the com-munications field for the future and reviewedthe strategic plan that the bishops have sincepassed and will start to implement.

Dorula and Kapa were the only seminar-ians from their respective dioceses to attendthe assembly. Father Andrew is Assistant Pro-fessor in Homiletics at the Seminary. Dorulais in first theology studying for the Diocese ofGreensburg, and Kapa is in third theologystudying for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charles-ton, West Virginia.

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awarded a scholarship from a Slovak frater-nal organization. Douglas E. Dorula,Douglas E. Dorula,Douglas E. Dorula,Douglas E. Dorula,Douglas E. Dorula, a firsttheologian, was awarded a 1997 Seminar-ian Scholarship Award of $800 from the FirstCatholic Slovak Ladies Association. Givingscholarships is one of their biggest fraternalactivities. For 1997 the scholarships that theAssociation awarded totalled $78,400.Dorula is a lifelong member of the FCSLA. Heis a member of Branch 269, which is basedfrom St. Mary of the Assumption Parish inBrownsville, Pennsylvania. Dorula is a mem-ber of St. Joseph Parish in Uniontown, Penn-sylvania.

Dorula also received a Knights of Colum-bus Scholarship in the fall of 1997. He wasawarded $2,500 for the 1997-98 academicyear. In 1997, the Knights of Columbusawarded only 70 new scholarships to semi-narians. Dorula is a Third Degree Knight andchartered with the Knights of Columbus GreatMeadows Council 9584 in Farmington, Penn-sylvania. He has been a charter member sincethe council began in 1987.

* * * * *Brother Justin D. Dyrwal, O.S.B.Brother Justin D. Dyrwal, O.S.B.Brother Justin D. Dyrwal, O.S.B.Brother Justin D. Dyrwal, O.S.B.Brother Justin D. Dyrwal, O.S.B., a third

year theologian, was ordained a deacon onDecember 20, 1997, at St. Andrew Abbey,Cleveland, Ohio. St. Andrew is the home ab-bey of Brother Justin. The ordaining prelatewas the Most Rev. A. Edward Pevec, Most Rev. A. Edward Pevec, Most Rev. A. Edward Pevec, Most Rev. A. Edward Pevec, Most Rev. A. Edward Pevec, Auxil-iary Bishop of Cleveland. Brother Justin’sdiaconate parish is St. Edward, Herminie. Thepastor there is Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas. Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas. Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas. Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas. Rev. Lawrence L. Manchas.

* * * * *Seminarian Paul Molchany, Paul Molchany, Paul Molchany, Paul Molchany, Paul Molchany, a pre-theolo-

gian from the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown,was interviewed by the Tribune-Democrat ofJohnstown for an article on clergy who cometo the pulpit with a wealth of experiences fromother professions.

Molchany worked as a salesman for sevenyears before enrolling at Saint Vincent Semi-nary. He told Tribune Democrat reporter Ja-son Green that “God had wanted me to do ityears ago. I tried to keep pushing it aside. Iwoke up one morning and decided to quit myjob. I knew at that point I wasn’t where I wassupposed to be.”

* * * * *James P. HollandJames P. HollandJames P. HollandJames P. HollandJames P. Holland and Thomas A. SparacinoThomas A. SparacinoThomas A. SparacinoThomas A. SparacinoThomas A. Sparacino

of the Diocese of Pittsburgh were ordaineddeacons December 20 at Saint Vincent dePaul Parish in New Castle. The Most Rev.Most Rev.Most Rev.Most Rev.Most Rev.David A. Zubik,David A. Zubik,David A. Zubik,David A. Zubik,David A. Zubik, Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh,was the ordaining bishop.

Family and friends and parishioners at-tended from Saint Vincent de Paul, the homeparish of Sparacino, and Saint Sebastian Par-ish, North Hills, his diaconate parish; from St.Robert Bellarmine, East McKeesport, Holland’shome parish, and Guardian Angels Parish inPittsburgh’s west end, his diaconate parish.

The vesting priests for Holland were the Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.Robert J. Clarke,Robert J. Clarke,Robert J. Clarke,Robert J. Clarke,Robert J. Clarke, pastor at Guardian Angels,and Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., rec-tor of Saint Vincent Seminary. His home pas-tor is the Rev. John G. Oesterle.Rev. John G. Oesterle.Rev. John G. Oesterle.Rev. John G. Oesterle.Rev. John G. Oesterle.

The vesting priests for Sparacino were theRev. Ben P. Vaghetto, Rev. Ben P. Vaghetto, Rev. Ben P. Vaghetto, Rev. Ben P. Vaghetto, Rev. Ben P. Vaghetto, his home pastor, andthe Rev. Joseph R. Lemp.Rev. Joseph R. Lemp.Rev. Joseph R. Lemp.Rev. Joseph R. Lemp.Rev. Joseph R. Lemp. His diaconate pas-tor is Rev. Paul J. Bradley.Rev. Paul J. Bradley.Rev. Paul J. Bradley.Rev. Paul J. Bradley.Rev. Paul J. Bradley.

* * * * *Sister Diane Kennedy, O.P., president of

the ATS and Vice President of Academic Af-fairs at Aquinas Institute of Theology, St. Louis,gave a workshop to the Seminary faculty onthe vocation of the theological faculty. Theworkshop involved a great deal of lively andhelpful exchange and was a follow-up to ameeting held in October in Baltimore attended

by Sister Cecilia, and faculty members FatherWarren D. Murrman, O.S.B., and BrotherElliott C. Maloney, O.S.B. on the same sub-ject.

* * * * *Recent deaths include:Rev. John BovankovichRev. John BovankovichRev. John BovankovichRev. John BovankovichRev. John Bovankovich, S’27, on Novem-

ber 11, 1997.Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand M. Sojka,Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand M. Sojka,Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand M. Sojka,Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand M. Sojka,Rev. Msgr. Ferdinand M. Sojka, C’41, S’44,

on October 19, 1997.Rev. Albert A. Goralka,Rev. Albert A. Goralka,Rev. Albert A. Goralka,Rev. Albert A. Goralka,Rev. Albert A. Goralka, C’41, S’45, on

November 19, 1997.Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B.Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B.Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B.Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B.Rev. Herman F. Ubinger, O.S.B., P’49,

C’54, S’58 on November 11, 1997.Rev. Edward J. HelmRev. Edward J. HelmRev. Edward J. HelmRev. Edward J. HelmRev. Edward J. Helm, S’66, on Novem-

ber 19, 1997.Rev. Elmer R. Moore, S’54,Rev. Elmer R. Moore, S’54,Rev. Elmer R. Moore, S’54,Rev. Elmer R. Moore, S’54,Rev. Elmer R. Moore, S’54, on January 10,

1998.Rev. Remigius Bernard Verostko, O.S.B.,Rev. Remigius Bernard Verostko, O.S.B.,Rev. Remigius Bernard Verostko, O.S.B.,Rev. Remigius Bernard Verostko, O.S.B.,Rev. Remigius Bernard Verostko, O.S.B.,

C’54, S’57, on January 1, 1998.Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37,Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37,Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37,Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37,Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Meenan, S’37, on

February 9, 1998.Rev. Clair M. Dinger, P’45, C’48, S53,Rev. Clair M. Dinger, P’45, C’48, S53,Rev. Clair M. Dinger, P’45, C’48, S53,Rev. Clair M. Dinger, P’45, C’48, S53,Rev. Clair M. Dinger, P’45, C’48, S53, on

February 10, 1998.Rev. Nicholas A. Biondi, C’34, S’38,Rev. Nicholas A. Biondi, C’34, S’38,Rev. Nicholas A. Biondi, C’34, S’38,Rev. Nicholas A. Biondi, C’34, S’38,Rev. Nicholas A. Biondi, C’34, S’38, on

February 16, 1998.Rev. Thomas J. Horner, S’43,Rev. Thomas J. Horner, S’43,Rev. Thomas J. Horner, S’43,Rev. Thomas J. Horner, S’43,Rev. Thomas J. Horner, S’43, on February

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Condolences are offered to:Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B.,Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B.,Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B.,Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B.,Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B., P’35, C40,

S’44, on the death of his brother, GeorgeSedlacko, P’40, C’44, on December 8, 1997.

Rev. Christian G. LeFrois,Rev. Christian G. LeFrois,Rev. Christian G. LeFrois,Rev. Christian G. LeFrois,Rev. Christian G. LeFrois, O.S.B., P’38,C’43, S’46, on the death of his sister Rita Bra-dley on November 1, 1997.

Rev. Stephen M. Chervenak,Rev. Stephen M. Chervenak,Rev. Stephen M. Chervenak,Rev. Stephen M. Chervenak,Rev. Stephen M. Chervenak, C’56, S60,on the death of his sister Ann Jacobs on De-cember 5, 1997.

Rev. Msgr. David L. Fisher, Rev. Msgr. David L. Fisher, Rev. Msgr. David L. Fisher, Rev. Msgr. David L. Fisher, Rev. Msgr. David L. Fisher, C’48, S’56, onthe death of his brother James C. Fisher, Sr.,on October 8, 1997.

Rev. Richard P. Karenbauer,Rev. Richard P. Karenbauer,Rev. Richard P. Karenbauer,Rev. Richard P. Karenbauer,Rev. Richard P. Karenbauer, S’70, on thedeath of his sister Darlene Murray on Octo-ber 20, 1997.

Rev. Daniel C. MahoneyRev. Daniel C. MahoneyRev. Daniel C. MahoneyRev. Daniel C. MahoneyRev. Daniel C. Mahoney, S’70, on thedeath of his mother, Eileen M. Mahoney onNovember 17, 1997.

Rev. Jacques D. Daley, O.S.B.,Rev. Jacques D. Daley, O.S.B.,Rev. Jacques D. Daley, O.S.B.,Rev. Jacques D. Daley, O.S.B.,Rev. Jacques D. Daley, O.S.B., C’66, S’71,on the death of his mother Marge Sherman onOctober 15, 1997.

Rev. Becket G. Senchur, O.S.B.Rev. Becket G. Senchur, O.S.B.Rev. Becket G. Senchur, O.S.B.Rev. Becket G. Senchur, O.S.B.Rev. Becket G. Senchur, O.S.B., C’69,S’73, on the death of his mother DoloresSenchur on November 1, 1997.

Rev. John P. Ellias, Rev. John P. Ellias, Rev. John P. Ellias, Rev. John P. Ellias, Rev. John P. Ellias, C’60, S’64 on the deathof his mother Anna M. Ellias on January 17,1998.

Rev. Roman J. VerostkoRev. Roman J. VerostkoRev. Roman J. VerostkoRev. Roman J. VerostkoRev. Roman J. Verostko, C’55, S’59 on thedeath of his brother, the Rev. Remigius B.Verostko, O.S.B., on January 1, 1998.

Rev. Peter P. Pilarski,Rev. Peter P. Pilarski,Rev. Peter P. Pilarski,Rev. Peter P. Pilarski,Rev. Peter P. Pilarski, C’55, S’59 on thedeath of his mother Gertrude Pilarski, Janu-ary 15, 1998.

Rev. Philip J. Donatelli,Rev. Philip J. Donatelli,Rev. Philip J. Donatelli,Rev. Philip J. Donatelli,Rev. Philip J. Donatelli, C’63, S’67, on thedeath of his brother Thomas, on January 15,1998.

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College.David T. BrzoskaDavid T. BrzoskaDavid T. BrzoskaDavid T. BrzoskaDavid T. Brzoska is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Bernard Brzoska of Phoenixville,Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor of sciencedegree in biochemistry at the PennsylvaniaState University. His home parish is St. Aloysiusin Hickory, North Carolina.

Luis OsorioLuis OsorioLuis OsorioLuis OsorioLuis Osorio is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Salvador Osorio of Pereira, Colombia. Heearned a degree in political economics at theUniversidad Libre de Pereira, Colombia. Hishome parish is Saint Philip the Apostle,Statesville, North Carolina.

Jeffrey E. TigyerJeffrey E. TigyerJeffrey E. TigyerJeffrey E. TigyerJeffrey E. Tigyer is the son of ElizabethTigyer of Hilliard, Ohio, and the late JohnTigyer Sr. He earned a bachelor of arts degreein history from the Pontifical CollegeJosephinum, Columbus, Ohio. His home parishis St. Brendan Parish, Hilliard, Ohio.

Thomas F. Hamm, Jr.Thomas F. Hamm, Jr.Thomas F. Hamm, Jr.Thomas F. Hamm, Jr.Thomas F. Hamm, Jr. is the son of Mr. andMrs. Thomas F. Hamm, Sr. of Martins Ferry,Ohio. He earned a bachelor of science degreein biology and physics at Wheeling JesuitCollege, Wheeling, West Virginia, and amaster of science degree in physics at TexasA&M University. His home parish is St. Mary’sin Martins Ferry.

John-Michael LavelleJohn-Michael LavelleJohn-Michael LavelleJohn-Michael LavelleJohn-Michael Lavelle is the son of Mr. and

Fifteen candidates from Saint VincentSeminary were recently installed in theMinistry of Acolyte by the Most Rev. JamesMost Rev. JamesMost Rev. JamesMost Rev. JamesMost Rev. JamesA. Griffin,A. Griffin,A. Griffin,A. Griffin,A. Griffin, Bishop of Columbus, Ohio, in theBasilica. The installation was held Monday,November 17.

John T. ConwayJohn T. ConwayJohn T. ConwayJohn T. ConwayJohn T. Conway is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Richard Joseph Conway of Mableteon,Georgia. He earned a bachelor of arts degreein philosophy from Franciscan University,Steubenville, Ohio. His home parish is St. JohnVianney, Lithia Springs, Georgia.

Eric J. HillEric J. HillEric J. HillEric J. HillEric J. Hill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. HaroldE. Hill. He is a 1996 graduate of Saint VincentCollege. His home parish is St. Matthias,Crown Point, Indiana.

Thony R. JeanThony R. JeanThony R. JeanThony R. JeanThony R. Jean is the son of Jacques V. Jeanof Elmont, New York. He received a bachelorof arts degree in international affairs andFrench from St. John’s University, New York,and a certificate in business French fromComputec/l’Universite de Sorbone, France.His home parish is Holy Name, East Orange,New Jersey.

David M. GeorgeDavid M. GeorgeDavid M. GeorgeDavid M. GeorgeDavid M. George is the son of Mr. and Mrs.J. Dean George of Blysburg, Pennsylvania. Heis a member of St. John the Baptist Cathedralin Charleston. He received a bachelor of artsdegree in philosophy from Saint Vincent

Fifteen Benedictines and Seminarians were installed to the Ministry of Acolyte November 17 by the Most Rev. James A. Griffin, Bishop ofColumbus, Ohio. Pictured are front, from left, Sr. Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; Eric Hill, Archdiocese of Atlanta, Geor-gia; Jeffrey Tigyer, Diocese of Columbus; Brother Brendan Rolling, O.S.B., St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison, Kansas; Luis Osorio, Diocese ofCharlotte, North Carolina; David Hereshko, Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Thomas Hamm, Diocese of Steubenville, Ohio. In the middlerow are, from left, Brother Philip Kanfush, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; Joseph Codori, Diocese of Pittsburgh; Brother Matthew Laffey,O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey; John Conway, Archdiocese of Atlanta; David Brzoska, Diocese of Charlotte; Thomas Lewandowski, Dioceseof Pittsburgh; John-Michael Lavelle, Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio; David George, Diocese of Charleston, South Carolina. In the back row are,from left, Father Justin Matro, O.S.B., Seminary Director of Spiritual Life ; Rt. Rev. Barnabas Senecal, O.S.B., Abbot of Saint Benedict’s Abbey;Bishop James A. Griffin; Saint Vincent Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.; Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; FatherWilliam J. Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; Thony Jean, Archdiocese of Atlanta.

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In alumni news:Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly,Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly,Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly,Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly,Rev. Msgr. James P. Kelly, C’58, S’62, was

installed as rector of St. Agnes Cathedral,Rockville Centre, New York, on September28, 1997.

Rev. Jon J. Brzek,Rev. Jon J. Brzek,Rev. Jon J. Brzek,Rev. Jon J. Brzek,Rev. Jon J. Brzek, S’81, lieutenant com-mander for the Navy, recently reported forduty with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit,Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Rev. Guy W. Selvester,Rev. Guy W. Selvester,Rev. Guy W. Selvester,Rev. Guy W. Selvester,Rev. Guy W. Selvester, S’90, was ordaineda priest on September 27, 1997. He is as-signed as a parochial vicar at Cathedral ofSaint Francis Parish, Metuchen, New Jersey.

Rev. Ian J. Williams,Rev. Ian J. Williams,Rev. Ian J. Williams,Rev. Ian J. Williams,Rev. Ian J. Williams, S’95, was recentlyappointed to the Formation Board of the Dio-cese of Gary, Indiana.

Rev. William J. KuchinskyRev. William J. KuchinskyRev. William J. KuchinskyRev. William J. KuchinskyRev. William J. Kuchinsky, S’96, was or-dained to the priesthood by Bishop BernardW. Schmidt on November 22, 1997, in St.Joseph Cathedral, Wheeling, West Virginia.

Rev. Mr. Michael E. Messner,Rev. Mr. Michael E. Messner,Rev. Mr. Michael E. Messner,Rev. Mr. Michael E. Messner,Rev. Mr. Michael E. Messner, S’97, was or-dained a transitional deacon for the Dioceseof Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He will be or-dained to the priesthood on June 6, 1998.

Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, S’97, serves with theparish of St. John the Baptist Church in Plum,Pennsylvania. Father Ed was ordained to thepriesthood on June 28, 1997.

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Saint Vincent Seminary will offer four,three-credit graduate courses in two sessionsthis summer. The courses are open to laypersons, priests and members of religiousorders.

Session I will be held May 26 to June 23.Brother David Kelly, O.S.B., will teach a three-credit course on “Canon Law andSacraments,” from 9 to 11:15 a.m. four daysa week. The course is designed to study thecanon law of the Church in order to providethe student with a fuller understanding of therights and obligations of both the Christianfaithful and the ordained minister in thesacramental life of the Church. Half of thecourse will examine the sacraments ofinitiation, penance, anointing of the sick,orders, and issues of ecumenism. The other halfwill concentrate on the sacrament ofmatrimony. Brother David is AssistantProfessor of Canon Law. He received his B.S.from Saint Joseph University, M.A. fromProvidence College, M.A. from GeorgetownUniversity, B.C.L. and M.C.L. from theUniversity of Ottawa, and the J.C.B. and J.C.L.from St. Paul University, Ottawa.

“Ecclesiology,” will also be taught in the firstsession, by Father Ralph M. Tajak, O.S.B. Thisthree-credit course will be offered from 6:30to 9 p.m. three days a week. This courseinvolves a discussion of the phenomenon of theChurch as a people sharing a common beliefin Jesus Christ. Particular attention will be givento the parish, missiology, and ecclesialincarnation in cultures around the globe. FatherRalph is a Lecturer in Theology. He holds hisB.S. from the University of Pittsburgh,M.S.B.A. from East Texas State University, M.Div. and M.A. from Saint Vincent Seminary,and S.T.L. from Regis College, Toronto Schoolof Theology.

Session II will be offered from June 29 toJuly 24. Mr. Michael Grammer, Director of

the Office of Initiation and Spiritual Formationof the Diocese of Greensburg, will teach athree-credit course, “Sacramental Catechesis,”from 9 to 11:15 a.m. four days a week.Reflection on active participation within thewhole sacramental life of the Church providesthe perspective from which sacramentalcatechesis is treated as the foundation for allreligious education. Appropriate catechesis forthe implementation of each of the revised ritesof the sacraments will be discussed. Mr.Grammer holds his B.A. from Wheeling JesuitCollege, M.S. and M.A. from the Universityof Notre Dame, and has done doctoral studiesat the Catholic University of America.

Father William J. Fay will teach “TheSynoptic Gospels,” a three-credit course, from6:30 - 9 p.m. three days a week. The coursewill apply the techniques of the historical-critical method to the Synoptic Parallels andhighlight the respective portraits of Christ andthe unique theological motifs of the threesynoptic gospels. Father Fay is AssociateProfessor of Sacred Scripture at the Seminary.He received his B.A. from Saint VincentCollege, S.T.L. from the Gregorian University,M. Ed. from Duquesne University, M.A. fromthe Catholic University of America, and S.S.L.from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.

The tuition charge for the Summer Sessionsis $170 per credit hour/$510 per course. Thecharge for audit is $110 per credit hour/$330per course. There are no application fees forthe summer sessions. Room and Board chargesare $150 per week/$600 for each four-weeksession.

Registration for the Summer Session mustbe made through the Office of the AcademicDean, Saint Vincent Seminary, 300 FraserPurchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650-2690;Phone: 724-539-4592, ext. 2324; Fax:724-532-5052; e-mail: info@stvincent.edu.

Saint Vincent Seminary provides atheological education to religious and laityseeking preparation for ministry in the Churchthrough its Master of Divinity, Master of Artsin Theology, and Master of Religious Educationdegree programs. For further information, callor write the Office of the Academic Dean.

Mrs. John A. Lavelle of Hubbard, Ohio. Hereceived a bachelor of science degree inelementary education from Youngstown StateUniversity, Youngstown, Ohio. His homeparish is Saint Patrick Parish, Hubbard, Ohio.

David M. HereshkoDavid M. HereshkoDavid M. HereshkoDavid M. HereshkoDavid M. Hereshko is the son of Mr. andMrs. Harry Hereshko. He received a bachelorof arts degree in philosophy from St. CharlesBorromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, Penn-sylvania. His home parish is St. Joan of Arc,Hershey.

Thomas J. Lewandowski Thomas J. Lewandowski Thomas J. Lewandowski Thomas J. Lewandowski Thomas J. Lewandowski is the son of Mr.and Mrs. Edmund S. Lewandowski ofDuquesne. He earned a bachelor of artsdegree in psychology from Wheeling JesuitCollege, Wheeling, West Virginia. His homeparish is Christ the Light of the World,Duquesne.

Joseph B. Codori Jr.Joseph B. Codori Jr.Joseph B. Codori Jr.Joseph B. Codori Jr.Joseph B. Codori Jr. is the son of Mr. andMrs. Joseph B. Codori Sr. of Emsworth. Heearned a bachelor of science degree in civilengineering and economics from Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh. He also studiedat Duquesne University. His home parish isChurch of the Assumption of the Blessed VirginMary on the Beautiful River, Bellevue.

Brother Brendan P. Rolling, O.S.B.,Brother Brendan P. Rolling, O.S.B.,Brother Brendan P. Rolling, O.S.B.,Brother Brendan P. Rolling, O.S.B.,Brother Brendan P. Rolling, O.S.B., is amonk of St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison,Kansas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. JosephJ. Rolling of Arco, Minnesota. He earned abachelor of arts degree in political science andphilosophy from Benedictine College,Atchison, Kansas.

Brother Matthew T. Laffey, O.S.B.,Brother Matthew T. Laffey, O.S.B.,Brother Matthew T. Laffey, O.S.B.,Brother Matthew T. Laffey, O.S.B.,Brother Matthew T. Laffey, O.S.B., is amonk of Saint Vincent Archabbey. He is theson of Mrs. Alice Laffey of Pittsburgh and thelate Edward R. Laffey. He attended IndianaUniversity of Pennsylvania and Saint VincentCollege, earning a bachelor of arts degree inphilosophy in 1996.

Brother Philip M. Kanfush, O.S.B.,Brother Philip M. Kanfush, O.S.B.,Brother Philip M. Kanfush, O.S.B.,Brother Philip M. Kanfush, O.S.B.,Brother Philip M. Kanfush, O.S.B., is a monkof Saint Vincent Archabbey. He is the son ofMr. and Mrs. Philip M. Kanfush Jr. of Monaca.He has a bachelor of arts degree and a masterof business administration degree from theUniversity of Pittsburgh.

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