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Saint Vincent Seminary’s commencement onMay 8 signified the end of their classroom workon the Latrobe campus for 13 studentsreceiving master’s degrees. But it’s also abeginning, as they are now in Atlanta, Erie,Altoona, Cleveland, Morristown (NewJersey), Wheeling-Charleston, Pittsburgh andIndia, as well as Latrobe, prepared for the nextstages of their lives in ministry. Recently,several reflected on their time in Latrobe andon some of the things they will remember andtake with them from Saint Vincent Seminary.

“It has really broadened my understandingof the Catholic faith,” Brother Anthony Grossi,O.S.B., of Saint Vincent Archabbey said. “Ihad many preconceptions before I entered theMonastery. My studies at the Seminary havebroadened in a very positive way myknowledge of the Catholic doctrine and thesacraments, and made me a more rounded

person, both pastorally and intellectually. It hasbeen a very positive experience for me.”

Benedict Kapa of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston said he has deepened his prayerlife and spirituality in the year he has spent atSaint Vincent. “I will remember the Benedictinespirit and hospitality, as well as the spirit ofthe academics and life at the Seminary,” hesaid. Father Andrew Campbell’s homileticsclasses stand out in Kapa’s mind for his“enthusiasm and approach ... and as aproclamation of one’s faith. He has been a bighelp in understanding scripture better, and thatis something I will take with me.”

Father Damian Breen, O.S.B., of SaintMary’s Abbey, Morristown, New Jersey, willremember the community. “From my years asa student and a Benedictine here, I willremember the community itself, and all the

Seminary Graduates SayUnderstanding Broadened, Faith

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When Saint Vincent Seminary faculty mem-ber Father Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., pub-lished his first book in 1987, he hadn’t givenmuch thought to how commercially successfulit would be — he was more interested in itscontent than its sales. But a little over a de-cade since Flowers in the Desert: A Spiritual-ity of the Bible was released, the sales aredrawing some of his attention.

“I’ve had lots of calls about it,” he said.“They’re using it for classes in Florida, Ohio,Canada and California. I didn’t think it wouldbe such a success.”

Now, 18,000 copies later, the print runfrom Paulist Press has been sold out, and areprint edition is planned for this summer byanother publisher, St. Bede’s Publications ofPetersham, Massachusetts.

Sales “exceeded my fondest expectations,”said Father Demetrius, who has taught at SaintVincent Seminary since 1952, after he re-

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Three Saint Vincent Seminary graduates were ordained in the Altoona-Johnstown Dioceseon May 30. Taking part in the ordination were, front, from left, Father Jozef Kovacik; MostRev. Joseph Adamec, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown; Father Lubomir Strecok; back, from left,Father Frantisek Halka and Father Michael Becker, Vocation Director for the Diocese.

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

Father Julio Alvarez-Garcia (right) andMonsignor Raymond G. East, members of theSeminary Board of Regents, presented aworkshop on March 24 examining theHispanic culture and its impact on Seminaryformation, parish life and the need forinculturation. He spoke about his personalexperiences and from documents provided bythe National Conference of Catholic Bishopson Hispanic ministry.

In our last newsletter, I spoke of some ele-ments of the Seminary spiritual life program,particularly its focus upon the Eucharist. An-other aspect of Seminary lifeat Saint Vincent which hasborne much fruit is our strongemphasis on community life.

Benedictine seminarianslive in the Monastery andparticipate in the prayer andcommunity life of the monas-tic community. DiocesanSeminary students live inLeander and Roderick Halls,and share a life together in-cluding prayer, meals, recre-ation and study. In placing anemphasis upon communitylife, we are well aware thatmost of these diocesan semi-

place in the give and take of daily life together.Indeed, one reaches maturity not only by bear-ing with each other but in forming good, deepfriendships in which faith-sharing, hard workand fun take place. As we watch the growthof seminarians throughout their time at SaintVincent, it has often been our experience thatdeepening sensitivity which comes through the

common life allows individualseminarians to become moreother-oriented, and more at-tentive and sensitive to theneeds of others. It is our hopethat future priests will formstrong bonds with seminar-ians, not only from their owndioceses but from elsewhere,bonds that will hopefully con-tinue into the years to come,but which will also spur the fu-ture priest to continue to nur-ture and treasure relation-ships with fellow priests.

Though the future diocesanpriest will probably never live

narians will be parish priestsand not monks. Particularlyduring these times of a priest shortage, thismeans that many of them will probably be liv-ing alone throughout much of their priestlyministry. Nonetheless, the Program of PriestlyFormation designed by the national Confer-ence of Catholic Bishops and approved by theVatican Congregation does call for four yearsof residential Seminary community life. It seemsto me that this is very important. The manyindefinable ways in which a future priest be-comes more deeply aware of the meaning ofhis membership in the Body of Christ takes

in such a community settingagain, I am reminded that

there are many aspects of priestly formationwhich are meant to be nourishing and intenseduring these years, so that the priest can con-tinue to draw upon these strengths when hehas left the Seminary. The experiences ofpraying together and living together are richopportunities to develop a great love of com-munity so that the future priest will be able tobe a community builder and an outstandingleader of community prayer. While the futurepriest will probably not have the opportunityto enter so deeply into the study of theology,nor to continue to be supervised in his pasto-ral endeavors as he is in the Seminary, theseprocesses are extremely important for his fu-ture theological development and pastoralattunement. Likewise, community life providesan attunement which the priest, later livingmuch more on his own, needs to have in orderto be aware of others within a lived-faith ex-perience of membership in the Body of Christ.Indeed, the priest is among those whom heshepherds in the person of Christ, as the headof that body. We likewise try to balance thelife of the Seminary community with an aware-ness of the Universal Church. Saint VincentSeminary is enriched by having seminariansstudying here from countries such as Haiti,Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Brazil, El Salvador,Colombia, Mexico, India, Slovakia and Po-land. Moreover, the experience of each of thesixteen local diocesan churches is brought intoour common experience here at Saint Vincent.We constantly keep in mind the needs and in-tentions of that greater community, those whorequest our prayers, certainly also you, ouralumni and friends, who enable us to continueto flourish as a Seminary community and whoare living reminders to us of Christ so power-fully in our midst.



ceived his Licentiate in Sacred Scripture fromthe Pontifical Biblical Commission in VaticanCity. “It was read by many people and I hada lot of feedback from people who found ithelpful. The more I taught Scripture the moreaware I was that it was not receiving a wideraudience,” he explained. “There is a lot of goodBiblical scholarship out there, but it is not ac-cessible to people who are not scholars.”

He wanted to write a book “which could beunderstood in the context of ordinary life,”while retaining the scholarly historical-criticalmethod.

Although his book is “really for anyone wholoves the Bible,” Father Demetrius has said twomain groups of people have been impactedby his work. The first group was “people whostruggled with unfulfilled expectations in retire-ment. The second was people who were ter-minally ill. They found it helpful. So there weresome unexpected results in that regard.”

Father Demetrius has always been inter-ested in writing. But he was always busy withother duties and just did not have the time towrite.

“I was rector for 17 years, novice directorand teaching, and it was too difficult to writethen. I was giving summer retreats also and

workshops on renewal. I was relieved of myadministrative duties in 1983 and applied fora sabbatical in 1985-1986. So in the spring of1986, I went to Savannah and in three monthswrote my first book, all in longhand. By Easterit was finished.”

Father Demetrius’ second book is CherishChrist Above All: The Bible in the Rule of

Benedict (1996), also published by PaulistPress. It was based on a series of lectures hegave at an annual workshop for abbots.

“It was a natural development. I had taughtScripture for 40 years and lived a monasticlife for 50 years. And no one had written abook like this, dealing with the use of Scrip-ture in The Rule. Most of the commentatorswere scholars of The Rule, and they looked atit from the perspective of Benedict. My pri-mary expertise is Scripture and so I looked atThe Rule from this perspective first. So the sec-ond book seemed to fill a void.”

When he is not able to write due to otherduties, he is always thinking about his ideas andfuture book projects.

“I have kept in the back of my mind a bookon the Bible and aging, but there is anotherone that is more urgent, and that is what I amworking on next. That is the spirituality of theGospel of John. It has some very interestingperspectives on Christian living, especially themystical challenge of Christianity. John was agreat mystic.”

The title is tentatively: “The Fourth Gospel:A Mystical Portrait of Jesus.”

“I would like to point out in the book thatthe gospel is a very urgent challenge to movebeyond merely ritual and verbal expressionsof Christianity to a deeply personal, intimateunion with God. I think this would be very help-ful for people who are yearning for a moremystical experience in religion.”

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Father Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B.

Born on a farm in northern Cambria County, near Ebensburg, Penn-Born on a farm in northern Cambria County, near Ebensburg, Penn-Born on a farm in northern Cambria County, near Ebensburg, Penn-Born on a farm in northern Cambria County, near Ebensburg, Penn-Born on a farm in northern Cambria County, near Ebensburg, Penn-sylvania, Father Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., is one of nine children,sylvania, Father Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., is one of nine children,sylvania, Father Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., is one of nine children,sylvania, Father Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., is one of nine children,sylvania, Father Demetrius R. Dumm, O.S.B., is one of nine children,the son of a farmer and grandson of a carpenter. He attended athe son of a farmer and grandson of a carpenter. He attended athe son of a farmer and grandson of a carpenter. He attended athe son of a farmer and grandson of a carpenter. He attended athe son of a farmer and grandson of a carpenter. He attended aone-room country school, finishing eight grades in six years, beforeone-room country school, finishing eight grades in six years, beforeone-room country school, finishing eight grades in six years, beforeone-room country school, finishing eight grades in six years, beforeone-room country school, finishing eight grades in six years, beforeattending Saint Vincent Preparatory School. When talking aboutattending Saint Vincent Preparatory School. When talking aboutattending Saint Vincent Preparatory School. When talking aboutattending Saint Vincent Preparatory School. When talking aboutattending Saint Vincent Preparatory School. When talking abouthis writing, he relates it to his childhood: “You have to create imageshis writing, he relates it to his childhood: “You have to create imageshis writing, he relates it to his childhood: “You have to create imageshis writing, he relates it to his childhood: “You have to create imageshis writing, he relates it to his childhood: “You have to create imagesin writing and teaching. ... My imagination was formed on the farm.”in writing and teaching. ... My imagination was formed on the farm.”in writing and teaching. ... My imagination was formed on the farm.”in writing and teaching. ... My imagination was formed on the farm.”in writing and teaching. ... My imagination was formed on the farm.”

Father Demetrius graduated from Saint Vincent PreparatoryFather Demetrius graduated from Saint Vincent PreparatoryFather Demetrius graduated from Saint Vincent PreparatoryFather Demetrius graduated from Saint Vincent PreparatoryFather Demetrius graduated from Saint Vincent PreparatorySchool in 1940. He received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophySchool in 1940. He received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophySchool in 1940. He received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophySchool in 1940. He received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophySchool in 1940. He received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophyfrom Saint Vincent College in 1945, and attended Saint Vincentfrom Saint Vincent College in 1945, and attended Saint Vincentfrom Saint Vincent College in 1945, and attended Saint Vincentfrom Saint Vincent College in 1945, and attended Saint Vincentfrom Saint Vincent College in 1945, and attended Saint VincentSeminary from 1943 to 1946. He received a Doctor of Sacred The-Seminary from 1943 to 1946. He received a Doctor of Sacred The-Seminary from 1943 to 1946. He received a Doctor of Sacred The-Seminary from 1943 to 1946. He received a Doctor of Sacred The-Seminary from 1943 to 1946. He received a Doctor of Sacred The-ology degree in 1950, from the Pontifical Institute of Sant’ Anselmo,ology degree in 1950, from the Pontifical Institute of Sant’ Anselmo,ology degree in 1950, from the Pontifical Institute of Sant’ Anselmo,ology degree in 1950, from the Pontifical Institute of Sant’ Anselmo,ology degree in 1950, from the Pontifical Institute of Sant’ Anselmo,Rome. He studied at the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem, from 1950 toRome. He studied at the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem, from 1950 toRome. He studied at the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem, from 1950 toRome. He studied at the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem, from 1950 toRome. He studied at the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem, from 1950 to1952, after which he received a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from1952, after which he received a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from1952, after which he received a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from1952, after which he received a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from1952, after which he received a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture fromthe Pontifical Biblical Commission, Vatican City.the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Vatican City.the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Vatican City.the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Vatican City.the Pontifical Biblical Commission, Vatican City.

He entered the Benedictine Monastic Community of Saint VincentHe entered the Benedictine Monastic Community of Saint VincentHe entered the Benedictine Monastic Community of Saint VincentHe entered the Benedictine Monastic Community of Saint VincentHe entered the Benedictine Monastic Community of Saint VincentArchabbey in 1942. He made simple profession of vows on July 2,Archabbey in 1942. He made simple profession of vows on July 2,Archabbey in 1942. He made simple profession of vows on July 2,Archabbey in 1942. He made simple profession of vows on July 2,Archabbey in 1942. He made simple profession of vows on July 2,1943, and solemn profession of vows on July 11, 1946. He was or-1943, and solemn profession of vows on July 11, 1946. He was or-1943, and solemn profession of vows on July 11, 1946. He was or-1943, and solemn profession of vows on July 11, 1946. He was or-1943, and solemn profession of vows on July 11, 1946. He was or-dained a priest at Subiaco Abbey, Italy, by the Most Rev. Lorenzodained a priest at Subiaco Abbey, Italy, by the Most Rev. Lorenzodained a priest at Subiaco Abbey, Italy, by the Most Rev. Lorenzodained a priest at Subiaco Abbey, Italy, by the Most Rev. Lorenzodained a priest at Subiaco Abbey, Italy, by the Most Rev. LorenzoSalvi, O.S.B., on December 7, 1947.Salvi, O.S.B., on December 7, 1947.Salvi, O.S.B., on December 7, 1947.Salvi, O.S.B., on December 7, 1947.Salvi, O.S.B., on December 7, 1947.

At Saint Vincent Seminary he has taught Sacred Scripture sinceAt Saint Vincent Seminary he has taught Sacred Scripture sinceAt Saint Vincent Seminary he has taught Sacred Scripture sinceAt Saint Vincent Seminary he has taught Sacred Scripture sinceAt Saint Vincent Seminary he has taught Sacred Scripture since1952. He served as Rector of the Seminary from 1963 to 1980,1952. He served as Rector of the Seminary from 1963 to 1980,1952. He served as Rector of the Seminary from 1963 to 1980,1952. He served as Rector of the Seminary from 1963 to 1980,1952. He served as Rector of the Seminary from 1963 to 1980,Vice Rector from 1955 to 1963. He also taught Biblical Greek fromVice Rector from 1955 to 1963. He also taught Biblical Greek fromVice Rector from 1955 to 1963. He also taught Biblical Greek fromVice Rector from 1955 to 1963. He also taught Biblical Greek fromVice Rector from 1955 to 1963. He also taught Biblical Greek from1952 to 1959, and was Professor of Hebrew from 1959 to 1961.1952 to 1959, and was Professor of Hebrew from 1959 to 1961.1952 to 1959, and was Professor of Hebrew from 1959 to 1961.1952 to 1959, and was Professor of Hebrew from 1959 to 1961.1952 to 1959, and was Professor of Hebrew from 1959 to 1961.Father Demetrius was Seminary Director of Spiritual Life from 1989Father Demetrius was Seminary Director of Spiritual Life from 1989Father Demetrius was Seminary Director of Spiritual Life from 1989Father Demetrius was Seminary Director of Spiritual Life from 1989Father Demetrius was Seminary Director of Spiritual Life from 1989to 1993.to 1993.to 1993.to 1993.to 1993.

He has given a series of lectures in England to the Union of Mo-He has given a series of lectures in England to the Union of Mo-He has given a series of lectures in England to the Union of Mo-He has given a series of lectures in England to the Union of Mo-He has given a series of lectures in England to the Union of Mo-nastic Superiors, comprising all the abbots and abbesses of thenastic Superiors, comprising all the abbots and abbesses of thenastic Superiors, comprising all the abbots and abbesses of thenastic Superiors, comprising all the abbots and abbesses of thenastic Superiors, comprising all the abbots and abbesses of theBenedictine and Cistercian monasteries in Great Britain, Ireland andBenedictine and Cistercian monasteries in Great Britain, Ireland andBenedictine and Cistercian monasteries in Great Britain, Ireland andBenedictine and Cistercian monasteries in Great Britain, Ireland andBenedictine and Cistercian monasteries in Great Britain, Ireland andScotland, and has given a number of retreats in England, IrelandScotland, and has given a number of retreats in England, IrelandScotland, and has given a number of retreats in England, IrelandScotland, and has given a number of retreats in England, IrelandScotland, and has given a number of retreats in England, Irelandand Taiwan. He has given retreats to most of the Benedictine mon-and Taiwan. He has given retreats to most of the Benedictine mon-and Taiwan. He has given retreats to most of the Benedictine mon-and Taiwan. He has given retreats to most of the Benedictine mon-and Taiwan. He has given retreats to most of the Benedictine mon-asteries in the United States, for Bishops of thirteen states, the Dis-asteries in the United States, for Bishops of thirteen states, the Dis-asteries in the United States, for Bishops of thirteen states, the Dis-asteries in the United States, for Bishops of thirteen states, the Dis-asteries in the United States, for Bishops of thirteen states, the Dis-trict of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. trict of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. trict of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. trict of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. trict of Columbia and the Virgin Islands. He is a major contributorHe is a major contributorHe is a major contributorHe is a major contributorHe is a major contributorand one of the editors of the and one of the editors of the and one of the editors of the and one of the editors of the and one of the editors of the Collegeville Pastoral Dictionary of Bib-Collegeville Pastoral Dictionary of Bib-Collegeville Pastoral Dictionary of Bib-Collegeville Pastoral Dictionary of Bib-Collegeville Pastoral Dictionary of Bib-lical Theology.lical Theology.lical Theology.lical Theology.lical Theology. He has also contributed to the He has also contributed to the He has also contributed to the He has also contributed to the He has also contributed to the New Jerome BibleNew Jerome BibleNew Jerome BibleNew Jerome BibleNew Jerome BibleCommentary. Commentary. Commentary. Commentary. Commentary. He has written numerous articles for He has written numerous articles for He has written numerous articles for He has written numerous articles for He has written numerous articles for The AmericanThe AmericanThe AmericanThe AmericanThe AmericanBenedictine ReviewBenedictine ReviewBenedictine ReviewBenedictine ReviewBenedictine Review and and and and and The New Catholic Encyclopedia.The New Catholic Encyclopedia.The New Catholic Encyclopedia.The New Catholic Encyclopedia.The New Catholic Encyclopedia.

He has also served in the greater community in a variety ofHe has also served in the greater community in a variety ofHe has also served in the greater community in a variety ofHe has also served in the greater community in a variety ofHe has also served in the greater community in a variety ofpositions. He has taught summer school at various colleges andpositions. He has taught summer school at various colleges andpositions. He has taught summer school at various colleges andpositions. He has taught summer school at various colleges andpositions. He has taught summer school at various colleges andconvents (1956convents (1956convents (1956convents (1956convents (1956–present); and served as a member of the Commissionpresent); and served as a member of the Commissionpresent); and served as a member of the Commissionpresent); and served as a member of the Commissionpresent); and served as a member of the Commissionfor Christian Unity of the Diocese of Greensburg (1963for Christian Unity of the Diocese of Greensburg (1963for Christian Unity of the Diocese of Greensburg (1963for Christian Unity of the Diocese of Greensburg (1963for Christian Unity of the Diocese of Greensburg (1963–80); charter80); charter80); charter80); charter80); chartermember of the East Coast Rectors’ Conference (1964member of the East Coast Rectors’ Conference (1964member of the East Coast Rectors’ Conference (1964member of the East Coast Rectors’ Conference (1964member of the East Coast Rectors’ Conference (1964–80) and past-80) and past-80) and past-80) and past-80) and past-president (1972president (1972president (1972president (1972president (1972–74); member of the Faith and Order Committee74); member of the Faith and Order Committee74); member of the Faith and Order Committee74); member of the Faith and Order Committee74); member of the Faith and Order Committeeof the Pennsylvania Council of Churches (1971of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches (1971of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches (1971of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches (1971of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches (1971–76); member of the76); member of the76); member of the76); member of the76); member of theCouncil of the Abbot President of the American CassineseCouncil of the Abbot President of the American CassineseCouncil of the Abbot President of the American CassineseCouncil of the Abbot President of the American CassineseCouncil of the Abbot President of the American CassineseCongregation of the Benedictine Order (1973Congregation of the Benedictine Order (1973Congregation of the Benedictine Order (1973Congregation of the Benedictine Order (1973Congregation of the Benedictine Order (1973–85); professor in85); professor in85); professor in85); professor in85); professor inDuquesne University’s Institute of Formative Spirituality (1978Duquesne University’s Institute of Formative Spirituality (1978Duquesne University’s Institute of Formative Spirituality (1978Duquesne University’s Institute of Formative Spirituality (1978Duquesne University’s Institute of Formative Spirituality (1978–85);85);85);85);85);representative to the Pennsylvania Conference on Interchurchrepresentative to the Pennsylvania Conference on Interchurchrepresentative to the Pennsylvania Conference on Interchurchrepresentative to the Pennsylvania Conference on Interchurchrepresentative to the Pennsylvania Conference on InterchurchCooperation (1981Cooperation (1981Cooperation (1981Cooperation (1981Cooperation (1981–90) and chairman of its Committee on Theological90) and chairman of its Committee on Theological90) and chairman of its Committee on Theological90) and chairman of its Committee on Theological90) and chairman of its Committee on TheologicalConsultation (1982Consultation (1982Consultation (1982Consultation (1982Consultation (1982–90); member of the Board of Incorporators of90); member of the Board of Incorporators of90); member of the Board of Incorporators of90); member of the Board of Incorporators of90); member of the Board of Incorporators ofSaint Vincent College, Inc. and member of the Board of Directors ofSaint Vincent College, Inc. and member of the Board of Directors ofSaint Vincent College, Inc. and member of the Board of Directors ofSaint Vincent College, Inc. and member of the Board of Directors ofSaint Vincent College, Inc. and member of the Board of Directors ofSaint Vincent College (various times).Saint Vincent College (various times).Saint Vincent College (various times).Saint Vincent College (various times).Saint Vincent College (various times).

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Rev. Walter J. Burghardt, S.J., Receives Honorary DegreeRev. Walter J. Burghardt, S.J., Receives Honorary DegreeRev. Walter J. Burghardt, S.J., Receives Honorary DegreeRev. Walter J. Burghardt, S.J., Receives Honorary DegreeRev. Walter J. Burghardt, S.J., Receives Honorary Degree

Vincent portrays: Each man, woman and childis a creation of God, shaped in the likeness ofGod, a sister or brother of mine, another I. Inthe Christian vision, every human person,however warped, however savage, is to beloved as Jesus loved and loves us. A toughtheology, not easily translated into today’srealities.”

His third choice was information orappreciation. Father Burghardt, quoting fromRabbi Abraham Heschel, said that today’s trapis believing that “everything can be explained,that reality is a simple affair, which has only tobe organized in order to be mastered ... MustI envy Bill Gates, marvel at my Macintosh,gaze openmouthed at the computer thatcrushed chess champion Garry Kasparov, andnever see myself, man or woman, as the mostingenious creation of them all, the very imageof God on earth?

“What will drive the priestly people of Godin the next century? Only information piledupon information, or information selectivelyimbibed and salted with wonder? And wherewill you take your stand? Happily, in all three

choices, it’s not an either/or; it’s the Catholicboth/and. It’s individualism for the building ofcommunity; it’s ethical justice supplemented bybiblical; it’s information ingested with awe.

“A swift conclusion. A Sufi mystic wascomplaining to God about the terrible stateof the world. Finally, in angry desperation, hecried out to God, ‘Why don’t you dosomething about this?’ God’s reply? ‘I did. Imade you’.”

Father Burghardt has received 21 honorarydoctoral degrees from colleges and universitiesacross the United States. His books includePreaching the Just Word (1996); Love is aFlame of the Lord: More Homilies on the JustWord (1995); Preach the Word withBoldness: Homilies for Risen Christians (1994);and others. He has also edited numerousbooks, and written articles for dozens ofpublications ranging from New CatholicWorld, Encyclopaedia Britannica, OurSunday Visitor, and Catholic Digest to theNational Catholic Reporter, Jesuit EducationalQuarterly and Serran.

He was ordained at Woodstock College,Woodstock, Maryland, in 1941. He earnedthree graduate degrees from Woodstock,including the M.A. in 1937, the Ph. L. in 1938and the S.T.L. in 1942; and the S.T.D. fromthe Catholic University of America in 1957.

In addition to his work at Woodstock, hehas been co-editor of Ancient ChristianWriters series since 1958, president and co-editor of The Living Pulpit since 1991, amember of the Board of Directors of theNational Center for Pastoral Leadership since1992, and co-chair of the academicconference, Future of the American Churchsince 1990. He has been professor emeritusat the Catholic University of America,Washington, D.C., since 1978.

Rev. Walter J. Burghardt, S.J.

Congratulating the Rev. Walter J. Burghardt, S.J., (right) on his receipt of an honorary Doc-tor of Divinity Degree from Saint Vincent Seminary were, from left, Very Rev. Thomas P.Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancel-lor; Sister Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean and Mr. John C. Marous, Jr.,Chairman, Seminary Board of Regents, who also spoke at the commencement.

The Rev. Walter J. Burghardt, S.J.,received an honorary doctor of divinity degreefrom Saint Vincent Seminary at the Seminary’s152nd annual commencement, May 8, atSaint Vincent Archabbey Basilica.

Father Burghardt, a senior fellow atWoodstock Theological Center, has written 17books, and has been featured on national radioand television programs and lectured atcolleges, universities and seminaries across theUnited States. He has been listed inContemporary Authors, Two ThousandNotable Americans, Personalities of America,Who’s Who in the East, The Directory ofAmerican Scholars, The American CatholicWho’s Who, Dictionary of InternationalBiography, The International Authors andWriters Who’s Who, Who’s Who in Americaand a number of other publications.

Father Burghardt served for 45 years as themanaging editor/editor-in-chief of thescholarly journal, Theological Studies. Heestablished and directs the WoodstockTheological Center’s Preaching the Just Wordprogram, which assists priests and otherministers of the gospel in being more effectivein preaching social justice. The program, sinceits formation, has reached over 2,700preachers in the United States, Australia,Canada and Jamaica.

In his commencement speech, “From I toAwe: A Catholic Vision for the ThirdMillennium,” Father Burghardt looked at threecritical areas which confront the United Statesand the Catholic Church today, “three sets ofchoices, goals, where the priesthood of all thefaithful can make a difference, choices whereunless you and your kind make a difference,there will be no difference.”

He proposed choices between individualismor community, where individualism in today’ssense means acquisition of wealth, power andprestige; while community is “the good animaginative God had in mind on the six daysof creation; the good symbolized in theGarden of Eden, in that original, all-embracingsingle community where for a brief shiningmoment humanity was at peace with God,humans with one another, humans with earthand sea and sky. It is the covenant Godenvisioned in Christ...

“Very simply,” he asked, “what will driveAmerica in its third century: a despotism ofrugged individualists or a democracy ofindividuals for others? Will the individualismwe proudly cherish serve the common goodor greedy self-interest?”

His second choice was between ethicaljustice or biblical justice. Father Burghardtnoted that “ethical justice does not demand ofus what Christ commands, ‘Love one anotheras I have loved you.’ ... A justice symbolizedby a blindfolded lady with measuring scalesand a sword is admirable but insufficient.Imperative is a fresh vision, the vision Saint



Thirteen ReceivedThirteen ReceivedThirteen ReceivedThirteen ReceivedThirteen ReceivedDegrees on May 8Degrees on May 8Degrees on May 8Degrees on May 8Degrees on May 8Thirteen students received degrees at Saint

Vincent Seminary’s 152nd annualcommencement ceremonies held Friday, May8, at Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica. TheArchabbot and Chancellor of Saint Vincent,the Rt. Rev. Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.,presided at the Solemn Vespers. ArchabbotDouglas conferred the degrees on thecandidates who were presented by SaintVincent Seminary Rector, the Very Rev.Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., and given academichoods by Seminary Academic Dean, SisterCecilia Murphy, R.S.M. The Rev. Walter J.Burghardt, S.J., received an honorary Doctorof Divinity Degree.

Master of divinity degrees were awardedto Damian B. Breen, O.S.B., St. Mary’s Abbey,New Jersey, with highest honor; John WilliamBobinski, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with highesthonor; William M. Calabrese, Diocese of Erie,Pennsylvania; Anthony J. Grossi, O.S.B., SaintVincent Archabbey, with honor; BenedictEdward Kapa, Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, with highest honor;Adrian Christopher Hamilton Pleus,Archdiocese of Atlanta, Georgia, with honor;Fernando Molina-Restrepo, Archdiocese ofAtlanta, Georgia; Richard Brian Tomkosky,Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania,with highest honor. Receiving the master ofreligious education degree in absentia was Sr.Rosita Chengazhacheril, S.M.I, of WestBengal, India, with highest honor. Awardedmaster of arts degrees were Justin D. Dyrwal,O.S.B., St. Andrew Abbey, Cleveland, Ohio,with highest honor; Michael P. Ferrick, Dioceseof Erie, with honor; Kevin Joseph Hargaden,Archdiocese of Atlanta, with highest honor;and Edward Michael Mazich, O.S.B., SaintVincent Archabbey, with highest honor.

John William BobinskiJohn William BobinskiJohn William BobinskiJohn William BobinskiJohn William Bobinski of Carrick is the sonof Josephine Bobinski of Pittsburgh. Heattended Duquesne University, where hereceived a bachelor of arts degree inphilosophy and psychology. He has also donegraduate work at Duquesne in education andtheology and studied Biblical languages atPittsburgh Theological Seminary.

Father Damian B. Breen, O.S.B.,Father Damian B. Breen, O.S.B.,Father Damian B. Breen, O.S.B.,Father Damian B. Breen, O.S.B.,Father Damian B. Breen, O.S.B., of St.Mary’s Abbey, Delbarton, Morristown, NewJersey, is a son of Edward R. Breen and NancyL. Blackmon, of Baltimore, Maryland. Heearned a bachelor of arts degree in English in1991 from St. John’s University, Jamaica, NewYork. He was ordained to the priesthood onJune 6 at St. Mary’s Abbey. His home parishis Saint Agnes, Baltimore. He received a masterof arts degree from the Seminary in 1997.

William M. CalabreseWilliam M. CalabreseWilliam M. CalabreseWilliam M. CalabreseWilliam M. Calabrese is the son of MarthaCalabrese of Punxsutawney and the late FrankCalabrese. He earned a bachelor of sciencedegree in management from Saint FrancisCollege, Loretto, in 1974 and is a 1970

Heart in Milledgeville.Benedict E. Kapa Benedict E. Kapa Benedict E. Kapa Benedict E. Kapa Benedict E. Kapa of Martinsburg, West

Virginia, is the son of the late Benedict E. Kapaand Helen V. Kapa. He is a 1970 graduate ofLaSalle College High School, Wyndmoor,Pennsylvania. He attended Allentown Collegeof St. Francis DeSales, Center Valley,Pennsylvania and earned a master of artsdegree in theology from DeSales School ofTheology, Washington, D.C. His home parishis St. Joseph’s, Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Brother Edward M. Mazich, O.S.B., Brother Edward M. Mazich, O.S.B., Brother Edward M. Mazich, O.S.B., Brother Edward M. Mazich, O.S.B., Brother Edward M. Mazich, O.S.B., of SaintVincent Archabbey, is the son of Alice Mazichof Danville and the late John Mazich. He is a1990 graduate of Danville Area High School.He received a bachelor of science degree inmathematics from Penn State University in1994. His home parish is St. Joseph, Danville.He will make his solemn profession of monasticvows on July 11 at the Archabbey Basilica.

Fernando Molina-RestrepoFernando Molina-RestrepoFernando Molina-RestrepoFernando Molina-RestrepoFernando Molina-Restrepo is the son ofMaria Enoe Restrepo Molina of Bogota,Colombia, and the late Gildardo Luis Molina.He studied economics at the Military Universityin New Granada, Colombia. His home parishis Immaculate Heart of Mary in Atlanta.

Adrian C.H. PleusAdrian C.H. PleusAdrian C.H. PleusAdrian C.H. PleusAdrian C.H. Pleus is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Albert Werner Pleus of Plandome, New York.He earned a bachelor of arts degree in historyat the University of the South in 1990 and amaster of education degree at the Universityof Georgia in 1994. His home parish is St.Mary’s in Manhasset, New York.

Richard B. TomkoskyRichard B. TomkoskyRichard B. TomkoskyRichard B. TomkoskyRichard B. Tomkosky is the son of Mr. andMrs. Richard J. Tomkosky of Johnstown. Hereceived a bachelor of arts degree in socialsciences in -1994, summa cum laude, from theUniversity of Pittsburgh-Johnstown. His homeparish is St. Benedict, Johnstown.

graduate of Punxsutawney High School. Hishome parish is Saints Cosmas and Damian inPunxsutawney.

Sister Rosita Chengazhacheril,Sister Rosita Chengazhacheril,Sister Rosita Chengazhacheril,Sister Rosita Chengazhacheril,Sister Rosita Chengazhacheril, a Sister ofMary Immaculate, completed her studies inDecember, 1997. She holds a B. Th. fromJnana Deepa Vidyapeeth in Pune, India, anda bachelor of arts degree from MarywoodUniversity in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She isnow ministering in Krishnagar, Nadia District,West Bengal, India.

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., of St.Andrew Abbey, Cleveland, Ohio, is the sonof Marion Dyrwal of Pittsburgh and the lateWilliam Dyrwal. He earned a bachelor of artsdegree in philosophy from John CarrollUniversity, Cleveland, Ohio in 1994, and alsoattended Saint Vincent College. His homeparish is Risen Lord, Pittsburgh.

Michael P. FerrickMichael P. FerrickMichael P. FerrickMichael P. FerrickMichael P. Ferrick is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Joseph L. Ferrick of Erie. He earned a bachelorof arts degree in arts and humanities fromGannon University, Erie, in 1994. His homeparish is St. George, Erie. He also received amaster’s degree from the Seminary in 1997.

Brother Anthony J. Grossi, O.S.B.,Brother Anthony J. Grossi, O.S.B.,Brother Anthony J. Grossi, O.S.B.,Brother Anthony J. Grossi, O.S.B.,Brother Anthony J. Grossi, O.S.B., of SaintVincent Archabbey, earned a bachelor of artsdegree in history in 1993 from Saint VincentCollege. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. JamesGrossi of Butler. He is a 1989 graduate ofButler High School. His home parish is St.Michael the Archangel, Butler. He will makesolemn profession of vows on July 11 at theArchabbey Basilica.

Kevin J. HargadenKevin J. HargadenKevin J. HargadenKevin J. HargadenKevin J. Hargaden, son of Mr. and Mrs.John P. Hargaden of Milledgeville, Georgia,earned a bachelor of science degree inmathematics at Georgia Institute ofTechnology in 1994. His home parish is Sacred

Taking part in Saint Vincent Seminary’s annual commencement on May 8 were front,Taking part in Saint Vincent Seminary’s annual commencement on May 8 were front,Taking part in Saint Vincent Seminary’s annual commencement on May 8 were front,Taking part in Saint Vincent Seminary’s annual commencement on May 8 were front,Taking part in Saint Vincent Seminary’s annual commencement on May 8 were front,from left, Brother Anthony Grossi, O.S.B.;Fernando Molina- Restrepo; Richard Tomkosky;from left, Brother Anthony Grossi, O.S.B.;Fernando Molina- Restrepo; Richard Tomkosky;from left, Brother Anthony Grossi, O.S.B.;Fernando Molina- Restrepo; Richard Tomkosky;from left, Brother Anthony Grossi, O.S.B.;Fernando Molina- Restrepo; Richard Tomkosky;from left, Brother Anthony Grossi, O.S.B.;Fernando Molina- Restrepo; Richard Tomkosky;Brother Edward Mazich, O.S.B.; William Calabrese; Brother Justin Dyrwal, O.S.B.; SisterBrother Edward Mazich, O.S.B.; William Calabrese; Brother Justin Dyrwal, O.S.B.; SisterBrother Edward Mazich, O.S.B.; William Calabrese; Brother Justin Dyrwal, O.S.B.; SisterBrother Edward Mazich, O.S.B.; William Calabrese; Brother Justin Dyrwal, O.S.B.; SisterBrother Edward Mazich, O.S.B.; William Calabrese; Brother Justin Dyrwal, O.S.B.; SisterCecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; back, from left, John Bobinski; AdrianCecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; back, from left, John Bobinski; AdrianCecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; back, from left, John Bobinski; AdrianCecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; back, from left, John Bobinski; AdrianCecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary Academic Dean; back, from left, John Bobinski; AdrianPleus; Michael Ferrick; Benedict Kapa; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., SeminaryPleus; Michael Ferrick; Benedict Kapa; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., SeminaryPleus; Michael Ferrick; Benedict Kapa; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., SeminaryPleus; Michael Ferrick; Benedict Kapa; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., SeminaryPleus; Michael Ferrick; Benedict Kapa; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., SeminaryChancellor; Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Rev. Walter J. Burghardt,Chancellor; Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Rev. Walter J. Burghardt,Chancellor; Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Rev. Walter J. Burghardt,Chancellor; Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Rev. Walter J. Burghardt,Chancellor; Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Rev. Walter J. Burghardt,S.J., speaker and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree; Father Damian Breen,S.J., speaker and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree; Father Damian Breen,S.J., speaker and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree; Father Damian Breen,S.J., speaker and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree; Father Damian Breen,S.J., speaker and recipient of an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree; Father Damian Breen,O.S.B.; Kevin Hargaden.O.S.B.; Kevin Hargaden.O.S.B.; Kevin Hargaden.O.S.B.; Kevin Hargaden.O.S.B.; Kevin Hargaden.

Class of 1998



Scholarship Fund Dinner Held

Saint Vincent Seminary held its annualScholarship Fund Dinner on April 30 atChurchill Valley Country Club, Pittsburgh. TheVery Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rectorand Professor of Theology, was the keynotespeaker and addressed the topic: “Tomorrow’sPriests, What Will They Be Like?” He was in-troduced by Rev. Thomas J. Kram, in photo atright. Father Kram is a member of the Semi-nary Board of Regents.

The annual dinner raises money for Semi-nary scholarships. Saint Vincent seeks to keepdown the cost of educating a seminarian, whichis generally in the range of costs in other semi-naries. But, there are expenses and there is atrend toward greater student dependence onfinancial assistance. According to Edward P.Hager, Director of Development for the Semi-nary, nearly every Seminarian receives somesort of scholarship aid.

“It would be a tremendous service to theChurch if Saint Vincent Seminary, through a

Staff Changes

Father Alan E. Thomas

Father Alan E. ThomasFather Alan E. ThomasFather Alan E. ThomasFather Alan E. ThomasFather Alan E. ThomasNew Dean of StudentsNew Dean of StudentsNew Dean of StudentsNew Dean of StudentsNew Dean of StudentsThe Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B.,

Rector of Saint Vincent Seminary, has an-nounced the appointment of Father Alan E.Thomas as Dean of Students at the Seminary.Father Thomas comes to the Seminary fromthe Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, whereBishop Joseph Adamec agreed to release himfor service to Saint Vincent. The appointmentis for a three-year period with a possibility ofa two-year extension.

Father Thomas will assume many of the re-sponsibilities previously handled by FatherWilliam Fay, who has served as both Vice Rec-tor and Dean of Students for four years. Fa-ther Fay will remain Vice Rector and assist theRector with more administrative responsibili-ties. Father Thomas will assume the role of ex-ternal forum formation director as Dean ofStudents and will be responsible for the evalu-ation process, as well as teaching.

Father Thomas is a graduate of Mount SaintMarys Seminary, and was a student while Fa-ther Fay taught and served as Vice Rectorthere. He said he is anxious to have an oppor-tunity to work with Father Fay. “He was amongthe three best professors I ever had,” FatherThomas said of Father Fay, “and there weremany tears shed when he announced he wasleaving Mount Saint Marys.”

“Bishop Joseph was very supportive of themove,” Father Thomas said, noting that he willcontinue to work with the Altoona-JohnstownDiocese on the formation of seminarians andnewly-ordained clergy. A native of Meyers-dale, Somerset County, Father Thomas hasworked for the Altoona-Johnstown Diocesefor five years, serving in various capacities inState College, Ebensburg and Johnstown, aswell as serving as chaplain of Bishop CarrollHigh School, Ebensburg. He was a biologymajor at Juniata College, and studied at theUniversity of St. Andrews in Scotland.

well-funded scholarship endowment, canlighten the burden on dioceses sponsoringseminarians over their four to six years of studyhere,” Mr. Hager said.

For further information, contact the Semi-nary Development Office at 724-532-6740.

The Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., gave the keynote address, “Tomorrow’s Priests:What Will They Be Like?” at the Seminary’s annual Scholarship Fund Dinner.

Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Rector at Saint Vincent Semi-nary has announced several staff changes, effective July 1.

Sue Answine, left, who has served as secretary to the Rector for16 years, is leaving full-time work to help care for her new grandson,James Michael. She will continue work for the Seminary on an “asneeded” basis. Liz Morris, at leftin the second photo, who hasbeen the secretary for the Aca-demic Dean and Faculty, will be-come the Rector’s secretary. Shewill be replaced by Nancy Ravis,who is one of the secretaries forEd Hager in the Seminary De-velopment Office.

Staff Changes



The Saint Vincent Seminary has a Me-morial Gift and Tribute Gift Program, whichallows donors to honor individuals via aTribute Gift for special occasions such asbirthdays, anniversaries, weddings, retire-ments or holidays, or with a Memorial Giftin memory of a friend or loved one.

The Seminary Tribute Roster for the pe-riod from January 1 to May 19, 1998, in-cludes the following gifts:

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

Mr. and Mrs. James SackettREV. AARON J. KRISSREV. AARON J. KRISSREV. AARON J. KRISSREV. AARON J. KRISSREV. AARON J. KRISS

Mr. Gary T. BeukeREV. JOSEPH M. MELREV. JOSEPH M. MELREV. JOSEPH M. MELREV. JOSEPH M. MELREV. JOSEPH M. MELE

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Former Seminary Faculty Member, Judge Bernard Scherer DiesFormer Seminary Faculty Member, Judge Bernard Scherer DiesFormer Seminary Faculty Member, Judge Bernard Scherer DiesFormer Seminary Faculty Member, Judge Bernard Scherer DiesFormer Seminary Faculty Member, Judge Bernard Scherer DiesWestmoreland County President Judge

Bernard F. Scherer, an ardent supporter ofSaint Vincent Seminary, died on April 18,1998, at his home. He was 65. He waseulogized as a “consummate educator” byFather Martin R. Bartel, O.S.B., president ofSaint Vincent College. Judge Scherer andFather Sebastian A. Samay, O.S.B., roomedtogether when they were students at SaintVincent College 46 years ago. Judge Schererwas a member of the history departmentfaculty at Saint Vincent College and at onetime taught Church History at Saint VincentSeminary.

He was buried in Saint Vincent Cemetery.Six seminarians acted as pall bearers.

A native of Arnold, he earned a Ph. D. andlater a law degree at Duquesne University, andpracticed law in Latrobe. He taught history atArnold High School, and also taught law atDuquesne. In the late 1960s the historyprofessor became a Westmoreland CountyCommissioner. Following his term ascommissioner he became chairman of the

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+MARY BRECHT+MARY BRECHT+MARY BRECHT+MARY BRECHT+MARY BRECHTMrs. Patricia A. Compton

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county Democratic Party. Heran for Congress in the 1980s.He also campaigned twice fora seat on the PennsylvaniaSupreme Court. He was electeda County judge in 1982, wasretained for a second term in1992, and became presidentjudge in 1996.

He was a professor of lawand history at Saint VincentCollege, and an author of

Members of the Westmore-land County Bar Associationformed an honor guard on thesteps of the Saint VincentArchabbey Basilica on April 21for the funeral of PresidentJudge Bernard F. Scherer.

(Photo courtesy of the Latrobe Bulletin)



scholarly publications dealing with theinfluence of classical Roman law upon Englishlaw. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Athens,Greece, and was a state department lecturerin Milan and Rome.

For 10 years he was on the board ofgovernors of the state universities. He was alsochair of the board of directors of the PennState Center, New Kensington. He was amember of the Pennsylvania President JudgesAssociation, American Bar Association,Pennsylvania Bar Association, WestmorelandCounty Bar Association, Pennsylvania StateTrial Judges Association, WestmorelandAmerican Inn of Court, Penn State NewKensington Board of Trustees, Clelian HeightsSchool for Exceptional Children AdvisoryBoard, Pennsylvania Supreme Court HistoricalSociety (founding incorporator), the SerraClub of the Diocese of Greensburg, and SaintVincent Basilica Parish.

He is survived by his wife, Norma PetroneScherer, a teacher in the Greater LatrobeSchool District, and two sons, Bernard C., afamily practice physician in Blairsville, andChristopher, a neurologist practicing inRoanoke, Virginia, and a brother, RobertScherer of Lower Burrell.

Memorial gifts made in memory of JudgeBernard F. Scherer include:Judge Daniel Ackerman’s StaffMr. and Mrs. Rod AltmeyerAttorney Bruce A. AntkowiakMr. and Mrs. Ray ApryaszDr. and Mrs. Adel W. ArmaniousMr. and Mrs. Sam AstorinoMs. Nancy BarberoMs. Dolores BaroliMr. Christopher J. BatesMrs. Elizabeth Battistella and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Carl BaumeisterMr. and Mrs. Charles BelloAttorney and Mrs. Alan K. BerkMs. Ellen BogatayAttorneys Eric and Michelle BononiMs. Marcia BoskoAttorney Linda BrokerMrs. Veronica BronsonAttorney Kenneth BurkleyBurrell Group, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. BuschMr. and Mrs. Francis A. CapoMr. and Mrs. George F. CarterMr. and Mrs. Glenn R. CavanaughMs. Antonetta CerilliMr. Greg CerilliCapt. and Mrs. Francis J. ChesterChestnut Ridge Primary Care Ltd.Ms. Barbara J. ClarkMr. and Mrs. John P. Conroy, Jr.Mr. Matthew J. D'Ciacoma

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Ms. Jane DebaccoMr. and Mrs. Dominic Demangone

and FamilyDr. Annamarie DenisAttorney David S. DeRoseDiocese of GreensburgMr. and Mrs. Herman K. DupreMr. Wilmer P. EidemillerMr. and Mrs. Joseph EmrickFayette County Court of Common PleasAttorney Timothy A. FedeleMr. and Mrs. John FeliceThe Ferrari FamilyBob, Kaye and Greg FierleRev. Augustine A. Flood, O.S.B.Ms. Marie E. GallatinAttorney Albert C. GaudioMr. and Mrs. David J. Geiser and FamilyMs. Tommilea H. GiegelMr. and Mrs. John GiuntaDr. Gregory D. Grabiak and FamilyMr. and Mrs. John C. GrahamMr. and Mrs. George GrattanGreater Latrobe High School English &

Business DepartmentsGreater Latrobe High School Social

Studies DepartmentGreater Latrobe Senior High

School Secretarial StaffMs. Virginia H. HamiltonAttorney Peggy HookerThe Honorable and Mrs. Joseph A. HudockMs. Marsha KashurbaMr. Earl S. Keim, IIMrs. Mary E. KeimMr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Klucak and FamilyMs. Caroline KocianMr. Alphonse L. KovacikJohn, Janice, Jon and Jen KozuskoMr. and Mrs. Jim KubusMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Kucenic and FamilyMr. Martin and Dr. Karen LangAttorney and Mrs. Morrison F. Lewis, Jr.Attorney Timothy Maata

Attorney Patrick H. MahadyMr. and Mrs. Charles G. Manoli, Sr.The Honorable Terry MaroltMrs. Beatrice S. McCormickAttorney and Mrs. Gene E.

McDonaldMs. Rose MelenyzerThe Honorable and Mrs. Gilfert

MihalichMr. and Mrs. Todd MosesAttorney and Mrs. Milton

V. Munk, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James MurphyMs. Gail NugentThe Honorable William J. OberMiss Pearl OrlowskiMr. and Mrs. Leonard L. PalettaDr. and Mrs. Gabriel S. PellathyMr. and Mrs. Rocco PuglieseDr. and Mrs. Dennis P. QuinnMr. Glen RoadmanMr. John A. RobertshawRose, Schmidt, Hasley

& DiSalle, P.C.Mr. and Mrs. Martin

RosenzweigMr. Thomas RyderSaint Vincent SeminariansMr. and Mrs. Walter SakalukMrs. Norma SchererMr. and Mrs. Charles D.

SheehyMs. Molly M. SheehyMr. and Mrs. Richard L.

ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. David SiscaMr. and Mrs. Jaroslav J. SlezakMrs. Betty J. Slifkey and

FamilyMr. Paul Sovich, Jr.Mrs. Gloria StewartMs. Cindy StofkoMr. and Mrs. Ronald A. StoneSturdevant & KistnerMr. and Mrs. George R. Sweeney IIDr. and Mrs. James TaublerMs. Ann TestaAlexis Tragos and FamilyMr. Robert E. VagleyRichard R. Victoria, Esq.The Honorable Dick VidmerWestmoreland County Adult Probation and

Parole OfficeWestmoreland County Clerk of Courts StaffWestmoreland County District Attorney StaffWestmoreland County Domestic RelationsWestmoreland County Sheriff's OfficeWestmoreland Federal SavingsDr. A. Roger WigleAttorney Gerald J. YanityMr. Thomas YazvecDr. and Mrs. George Alan YeastedMr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Yoney, Sr.Young Men's Volunteer Fire Company

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The March 18, 1998, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s story on men who opt for thepriesthood after pursuing other careersfeatured a number of Saint Vincentseminarians from the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

“My life was empty. There was a bigvoid within me. God kept calling me to thepriesthood,” Tom Lewandowski, a second-year theologian from Duquesne, toldwriter Vicki Rock. He had worked ata Strip District warehouse for eightyears and driven a tractor-trailercross-country for five years beforeanswering the call.

Others interviewed were Joseph Codori,Emsworth, a former civil engineer; TonyGargotta, Beechview, a former hospitalradiation therapist; Bob Vular, Wexford, aformer sales manager; James Holland, EastMcKeesport, a former nurse; and TerryO’Connor, Squirrel Hill, a former criminaldefense and personal injury lawyer.

Men entering the priesthood later in life“found their careers inadequate. They thoughtthey wanted material things, but they’ve foundthat’s not enough,” commented Father ThomasAcklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector. Statisticsback him up, indicating 13 percent of menentering theological programs are 40 or older.

* * * * *Two Pittsburgh diocesan Seminary

graduates, Father Jim Holland and Father TomSparacino, were on the cover of the April 24,1998, Pittsburgh Catholic in a story on their

June 6 ordinations.Father Holland told writer John Franko that

his experience as a flight nurse on a specializedtreatment and transport helicopter made himsearch for a deeper understanding of life, andhe turned to faith for answers. “The depth andbreadth of my prayer experience has had aprofound effect on me,” he said. “I’ve becomemore centered on Jesus Christ.”

Father Sparacino, who was an occupationaltherapist, was inspired by his parents to enterthe priesthood. “I saw their love for God, theirlove for the church and the way they lived outtheir own Christianity,” he told the newspaper.

Other ordinations involving Saint VincentSeminarians included Father Paul-AlexanderShutt, O.S.B., Saint Vincent Archabbey, May23; Father Frantisek Halka, Father JozefKovacik and Father Lubomir Strecok, all fromthe Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, May 30;Father Dean Cesa and Father Peter Pham,Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, June 6;Father Victor Galier and Father RichardTibbetts, Archdiocese of Atlanta, June 6; Fa-ther Michael Messner, Diocese of Harrisburg,June 6; Father Damian Breen, St. Mary’s Ab-

bey, Delbarton, Morristown, New Jersey,June 6; Father Neil Buchlein, Diocese ofWheeling-Charleston, June 13.

* * * * *The obituary columns have noted the

passing of:—Father Stanley J. Zolnierzak, S’36,

who died April 14, 1998.—Monsignor Daniel A. Gearing, P’30,

C’34, S’38, who died on April 6,1998.

— Father Charles B. Roach, S’45,who died March 25, 1998

— Father Bernard P. O’Brien,C’45, S’49, who died March 20, 1998.

—Monsignor Paul J. Schierse, S’55, whodied on March 6, 1998.

— Father Thomas M. Gornick, P‘49, C’54,S’58, on May 12, 1998.

* * * * *Sympathies are offered to:— Father Edward P. Gearing, C’40, S’44,

on the death of his brother, Monsignor DanielA. Gearing, P’30, C’34, S’38, on April 6,1998.

— Father Emeric J. Pfiester, O.S.B., P’40,C’45, S’48, on the death of his brother CarlPfiester on April 4, 1998.

— Father Thomas J. Kram, C’46, S’49,D’93, on the death of his brother Paul L. Kramon March 10, 1998.

— Father Edward T. Hartel, C’58, S’62,on the death of his father, Thomas S. Hartelon April 16, 1998.

— Father John P. Ellias, C’60, S’64, on thedeath of his mother, Anna M. Ellias on January17, 1998.

— Father Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., S78,on the death of his sister Doris Ann Miller on


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The Most Rev. Anthony G. Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg,, ordained Father Paul-AlexanderShutt, O.S.B., S’97, on May 23 at the Archabbey Basilica.

Seminary graduates Father Jozef Kovacik,left, and Father Frantisek Halka, celebratedMass in the Slovak language at the SeminaryChapel of Saint Gregory the Great on June4. The two, from the Altoona-Johnstown Dio-cese, and Father Lubomir Strecok, were or-dained on May 30. The 1997 graduates,along with a large contingent of 52 familymembers and friends from Slovakia, enjoyeda four-day stay on the Saint Vincent campus.



March 16, 1998.— Father Kevin F. McKnight, S’94, on the

death of his father Robert McKnight on March16, 1998.

— Father Joseph J. Trapp, II, S’95, on thedeath of his mother Elizabeth Trapp on March22, 1998.

— Father Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B.,P’29, C’34, S’38, on the death of his brother,Charles Rettger on May 23, 1998.

* * * * *In news of alumni:

Joseph A. Corrado, Ph.D., C’57, S’61, Joseph A. Corrado, Ph.D., C’57, S’61, Joseph A. Corrado, Ph.D., C’57, S’61, Joseph A. Corrado, Ph.D., C’57, S’61, Joseph A. Corrado, Ph.D., C’57, S’61, hasbeen elected to the Board of Trustees at PointPark College where he is a Professor ofHumanities.

John F. (Mick) McLaughlin, C’67, S’71, John F. (Mick) McLaughlin, C’67, S’71, John F. (Mick) McLaughlin, C’67, S’71, John F. (Mick) McLaughlin, C’67, S’71, John F. (Mick) McLaughlin, C’67, S’71, has

recently accepted a position as a seniormanager of organization development forMotorola’s Space and Systems TechnologyGroup in Phoenix, Arizona. Visitors welcome!

Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, C’78, S’82,Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, C’78, S’82,Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, C’78, S’82,Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, C’78, S’82,Rev. Kenneth G. Zaccagnini, C’78, S’82,was appointed pastor of St. Therese Church,Uniontown, Pennsylvania and also Dean ofFayette Deanery, one of six deaneries orgeographic boundaries in the diocese ofGreensburg.

Richard R. Rossi, C’84, S’91, Richard R. Rossi, C’84, S’91, Richard R. Rossi, C’84, S’91, Richard R. Rossi, C’84, S’91, Richard R. Rossi, C’84, S’91, received ateaching assistantship to do his doctoral

Taking part in the Mass for installation to the Ministry of Lector in March were first row, from left, Robert J. Vular; James Reardon; Rev.William Fay, Seminary Vice Rector; the Most Rev. David A. Zubik, Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh, installing bishop; Archabbot Douglas R.Nowicki, O.S.B., Seminary Chancellor; Very Rev. Thomas P. Acklin, O.S.B., Seminary Rector; Rev. Justin M. Matro, O.S.B., Seminary Directorof Spiritual Life; Tien Duong; Terrence P. O’Connor; second row, from left, Brother Anthony G. Sargent, O.S.B.; Brother Matthew J. Bodnar,O.S.B.; Donald W. Cramer II; Brother William D. Benthall, O.S.B.; third row, from left, Gregory B. Wilson; Anthony Gargotta; Roberto A.Orellana; Michael J. Stumpf; Clinton P. Zadroga; Wayne E. Morris; William G. Berkey; David A. Perry, Jr.; Jonas D. Christal; Thomas J. Burke;last row, from left, Douglas E. Dorula; Matthew H. Ritter; Stuart W. G. Crevcoure; Robert Cannon ; Terence A. Crone; Robert M. Miller; JohnK. Mark.

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Six men from Saint Vincent Seminary were admitted to candidacy for the priesthood at aMass presided at by the Most Rev. Joseph V. Adamec, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown on March2. Admitted were, from left, David M. Hereshko, Diocese of Harrisburg; Richard B. Tomkosky,Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Theodore R. Book, Kevin J. Hargarden, Fernando Molina-Restrepo, and Adrian C. H. Pleus, Archdiocese of Atlanta.

program in conducting and choral literature atthe University of Illinois.

* * * * *Installed to the Ministry of Lector in March

were Brother William D. Benthall, O.S.B. andBrother Matthew J. Bodnar, O.S.B., SaintVincent Archabbey; Brother Anthony G.Sargent, O.S.B., St. Mary’s Abbey,Morristown, New Jersey; Terence A. Croneand Roberto A. Orellana, Archdiocese ofAtlanta, Georgia; Jonas D. Christal,Archdiocese of Campinas, Brazil; Gregory B.



Wilson, Diocese of Charleston, South Caro-lina; Tien Duong and Matthew H. Ritter,Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina; DavidA. Perry, Jr. and James Reardon, Diocese ofErie, Pennsylvania; William G. Berkey andDouglas E. Dorula, Diocese of Greensburg,Pennsylvania; Donald W. Cramer II, Dioceseof Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Thomas J. Burke,Anthony Gargotta, Terrence P. O’Connor,Michael J. Stumpf, Robert J. Vular andClinton P. Zadroga, Diocese of Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania; Wayne E. Morris, Diocese ofSteubenville, Ohio; Stuart W. G. Crevcoureof the Diocese of Tulsa, Oklahoma; John K.Mark, Diocese of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands;Robert J. Cannon of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia; Robert M. Millerof the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio.

* * * * *Six seminarians were admitted to Candi-

dacy in March. The Most Rev. Joseph V.Adamec, Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown,presided. Admitted were David M. Hereshko,Diocese of Harrisburg; Richard B. Tomkosky,Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown; Theodore R.Book, Kevin J. Hargarden, Fernando Molina-Restrepo, and Adrian C. H. Pleus, all of theArchdiocese of Atlanta.

Alumni Observing Anniversaries

Congratulations to the followingCongratulations to the followingCongratulations to the followingCongratulations to the followingCongratulations to the followingAlumni who are observing 60-50-25Alumni who are observing 60-50-25Alumni who are observing 60-50-25Alumni who are observing 60-50-25Alumni who are observing 60-50-25year anniversaries to the priesthood oryear anniversaries to the priesthood oryear anniversaries to the priesthood oryear anniversaries to the priesthood oryear anniversaries to the priesthood orof profession of monastic vows thisof profession of monastic vows thisof profession of monastic vows thisof profession of monastic vows thisof profession of monastic vows thisyear.year.year.year.year.

Ordinations: 60 Years

Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Findlan, S’38Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Findlan, S’38Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Findlan, S’38Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Findlan, S’38Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Findlan, S’38Rev. Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38Rev. Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38Rev. Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38Rev. Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38Rev. Msgr. Francis A. Glenn, S’38Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B.,Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B.,Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B.,Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B.,Rev. Emmeran A. Rettger, O.S.B.,

P’29, C’34, S’38P’29, C’34, S’38P’29, C’34, S’38P’29, C’34, S’38P’29, C’34, S’38Professions: 60 Years

Rev. Clement J. Heid, O.S.B., P ‘34,Rev. Clement J. Heid, O.S.B., P ‘34,Rev. Clement J. Heid, O.S.B., P ‘34,Rev. Clement J. Heid, O.S.B., P ‘34,Rev. Clement J. Heid, O.S.B., P ‘34,C ‘41, S’44C ‘41, S’44C ‘41, S’44C ‘41, S’44C ‘41, S’44

Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B., P’35,Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B., P’35,Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B., P’35,Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B., P’35,Rev. Louis S. Sedlacko, O.S.B., P’35,C’40, S’44C’40, S’44C’40, S’44C’40, S’44C’40, S’44


Rev. Aelred J. Beck, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Aelred J. Beck, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Aelred J. Beck, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Aelred J. Beck, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Aelred J. Beck, O.S.B., P’40,C’45, S’48C’45, S’48C’45, S’48C’45, S’48C’45, S’48

Rev. Raymond A. Cercone, C’46, S’48Rev. Raymond A. Cercone, C’46, S’48Rev. Raymond A. Cercone, C’46, S’48Rev. Raymond A. Cercone, C’46, S’48Rev. Raymond A. Cercone, C’46, S’48Rev. Ferdinand F. Lech, S’48Rev. Ferdinand F. Lech, S’48Rev. Ferdinand F. Lech, S’48Rev. Ferdinand F. Lech, S’48Rev. Ferdinand F. Lech, S’48Rev. Alphonse H. Meier, O.S.B., P’41,Rev. Alphonse H. Meier, O.S.B., P’41,Rev. Alphonse H. Meier, O.S.B., P’41,Rev. Alphonse H. Meier, O.S.B., P’41,Rev. Alphonse H. Meier, O.S.B., P’41,

C’46, S’48C’46, S’48C’46, S’48C’46, S’48C’46, S’48Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S’48Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S’48Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S’48Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S’48Rev. Francis A. Nazimek, S’48Rev. George J. Parme, S’48Rev. George J. Parme, S’48Rev. George J. Parme, S’48Rev. George J. Parme, S’48Rev. George J. Parme, S’48Rev. Emeric J. Pfiester, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Emeric J. Pfiester, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Emeric J. Pfiester, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Emeric J. Pfiester, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Emeric J. Pfiester, O.S.B., P’40,

C’45, S’48 C’45, S’48 C’45, S’48 C’45, S’48 C’45, S’48Rev. Brinstan G. Takach, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Brinstan G. Takach, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Brinstan G. Takach, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Brinstan G. Takach, O.S.B., P’40,Rev. Brinstan G. Takach, O.S.B., P’40,

C’45, S’48 C’45, S’48 C’45, S’48 C’45, S’48 C’45, S’48Professions: 50 Years

Rev. Joachim R. Fatora, O.S.B., P’46,Rev. Joachim R. Fatora, O.S.B., P’46,Rev. Joachim R. Fatora, O.S.B., P’46,Rev. Joachim R. Fatora, O.S.B., P’46,Rev. Joachim R. Fatora, O.S.B., P’46,C’51, S’54C’51, S’54C’51, S’54C’51, S’54C’51, S’54

Rev. Arthur Holtz, O.S.B., P’46, C’51,Rev. Arthur Holtz, O.S.B., P’46, C’51,Rev. Arthur Holtz, O.S.B., P’46, C’51,Rev. Arthur Holtz, O.S.B., P’46, C’51,Rev. Arthur Holtz, O.S.B., P’46, C’51,S’54S’54S’54S’54S’54

Right Rev. Paul R. Maher, O.S.B., P’43,Right Rev. Paul R. Maher, O.S.B., P’43,Right Rev. Paul R. Maher, O.S.B., P’43,Right Rev. Paul R. Maher, O.S.B., P’43,Right Rev. Paul R. Maher, O.S.B., P’43,C’50, S’51C’50, S’51C’50, S’51C’50, S’51C’50, S’51

Rev. Daniel C. Wolfel, O.S.B., P’46,Rev. Daniel C. Wolfel, O.S.B., P’46,Rev. Daniel C. Wolfel, O.S.B., P’46,Rev. Daniel C. Wolfel, O.S.B., P’46,Rev. Daniel C. Wolfel, O.S.B., P’46,C’50, S’54C’50, S’54C’50, S’54C’50, S’54C’50, S’54


Rev. John M. Bauer, S’73Rev. John M. Bauer, S’73Rev. John M. Bauer, S’73Rev. John M. Bauer, S’73Rev. John M. Bauer, S’73Rev. Timothy G. Evans, C’69Rev. Timothy G. Evans, C’69Rev. Timothy G. Evans, C’69Rev. Timothy G. Evans, C’69Rev. Timothy G. Evans, C’69Rev. Regis M. Farmer, C’68, S’73Rev. Regis M. Farmer, C’68, S’73Rev. Regis M. Farmer, C’68, S’73Rev. Regis M. Farmer, C’68, S’73Rev. Regis M. Farmer, C’68, S’73Rev. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, C’68, S’73Rev. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, C’68, S’73Rev. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, C’68, S’73Rev. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, C’68, S’73Rev. V. Paul Fitzmaurice, C’68, S’73Rev. Myron M. Kirsch, O.S.B., C’69,Rev. Myron M. Kirsch, O.S.B., C’69,Rev. Myron M. Kirsch, O.S.B., C’69,Rev. Myron M. Kirsch, O.S.B., C’69,Rev. Myron M. Kirsch, O.S.B., C’69,

S’73S’73S’73S’73S’73Rev. Msgr. Francis M. Kumontis, S’73Rev. Msgr. Francis M. Kumontis, S’73Rev. Msgr. Francis M. Kumontis, S’73Rev. Msgr. Francis M. Kumontis, S’73Rev. Msgr. Francis M. Kumontis, S’73Rev. James K. Mazurek, S’73Rev. James K. Mazurek, S’73Rev. James K. Mazurek, S’73Rev. James K. Mazurek, S’73Rev. James K. Mazurek, S’73RevRevRevRevRev. Lawrence J. McNeil, C’69, S’73. Lawrence J. McNeil, C’69, S’73. Lawrence J. McNeil, C’69, S’73. Lawrence J. McNeil, C’69, S’73. Lawrence J. McNeil, C’69, S’73Rev. Bernard Pistone, S’73Rev. Bernard Pistone, S’73Rev. Bernard Pistone, S’73Rev. Bernard Pistone, S’73Rev. Bernard Pistone, S’73Rev. Thomas A. Scala, S’73Rev. Thomas A. Scala, S’73Rev. Thomas A. Scala, S’73Rev. Thomas A. Scala, S’73Rev. Thomas A. Scala, S’73Rev. Roger A. Statnick, C 69Rev. Roger A. Statnick, C 69Rev. Roger A. Statnick, C 69Rev. Roger A. Statnick, C 69Rev. Roger A. Statnick, C 69Rev. Leonard W. Stoviak, P’65Rev. Leonard W. Stoviak, P’65Rev. Leonard W. Stoviak, P’65Rev. Leonard W. Stoviak, P’65Rev. Leonard W. Stoviak, P’65Rev. John P. Sweeney, S’73Rev. John P. Sweeney, S’73Rev. John P. Sweeney, S’73Rev. John P. Sweeney, S’73Rev. John P. Sweeney, S’73Profession: 25 Years

Brother David A. Kelly, O.S.B., S75Brother David A. Kelly, O.S.B., S75Brother David A. Kelly, O.S.B., S75Brother David A. Kelly, O.S.B., S75Brother David A. Kelly, O.S.B., S75

Three seminarians received awards at Saint Vincent Seminary’s 152nd annual commence-ment, held Friday, May 8. Pictured with Sister Cecilia Murphy, R.S.M., Seminary AcademicDean, they are, from left, Brother Justin D. Dyrwal, O.S.B., Saint Andrew Abbey, Cleveland,Ohio, the Bernard F. Scherer Award; Kevin J. Hargaden, Archdiocese of Atlanta, AmericanBible Society Award for excellence in the study of scripture and the Omer U. Kline Award forexcellence in preaching; William M. Calabrese, Diocese of Erie, Seminary Diakonia Award,the annual service award. The Scherer Award was established recently to honor the late JudgeBernard F. Scherer, a Saint Vincent College alumnus and a member of the college faculty. Atone point in his career Judge Scherer also taught at Saint Vincent Seminary, and he alwaystook an interest in the Seminary. He was President Judge of the Westmoreland County Courtof Common Pleas at the time of his death.

Upcoming

Events

AUGUSTAUGUSTAUGUSTAUGUSTAUGUST20 New students arrive20-23 Seminary orientation24 First day of classes

SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERSEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER25 Red Mass, U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Clarence Thomas,noon, Archabbey Basilica.

29 Visit of Cardinal Jozef Tomko.

OCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBEROCTOBER20 Board of Regents meeting,

2 p.m., Placid Hall.20 Seminary Alumni Day

banquet, Most Rev. NicholasC. Dattilo, Bishop ofHarrisburg, speaker.Mass at 4 p.m.,dinner in Placid Hallfollows Mass.

NOVEMBERNOVEMBERNOVEMBERNOVEMBERNOVEMBER1 Feast of All Saints

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New Seminary

Polo Shirt

Available

The Saint Vincent Seminary community has been growing in the past several years. Thedemand for Seminary merchandise has also increased. As a result, the Saint Vincent CollegeBook Center is selling Seminary golf shirts with the Seminary logo embroidered on them. BrotherMark J. Evans, O.S.B., the book center manager, worked with officers from the student gov-ernment to gauge interest in this new item. The 1996-1997 Resident House Forum Vice Presi-dent Don Cramer of the Diocese of Harrisburg and Atlanta Seminarian Terry Crone workedon the design and with Brother Mark on the project. The 1997-1998 House Forum Vice Presi-dent Doug Dorula of the Greensburg Diocese took office and continued with the project. Aftergetting some samples made, Dorula polled the diocesan seminarians and the result was favor-able. The shirts went on sale prior to spring break of 1998 and the response has been positive.Cost is $25 each, plus $3 postage, and they are available to alumni. Credit card orders can bemade through the Saint Vincent Book Center at 724-537-4557. Looking over the new shirtsare the 1998-1999 Resident House Forum officers, from left, David Brzoska, Liturgical Coordi-nator, Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina; Douglas Dorula, President; William Berkey, So-cial Coordinator, Diocese of Greensburg; Michael Zimcosky, Vice President, Diocese ofGreensburg.

groups which comprise the Saint Vincentcommunity. Living, working and praying withthem have been tremendous. There is ahospitality, a warmth, a genuine fraternalregard that exists here for one another and tome that stands out the most. There is anaffability for one another that keeps drawingyou into their lives.”

“As I prepared for the ministry I found it tobe a good place to be nurtured in, and I feelthat I’m ready for the ministry,” said FatherDamian, who was ordained on June 6.

“When I arrived here I was very insecurebecause of the cultural and languagedifferences,” said Fernando Molina-Restrepoof the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and a nativeof Colombia. “But everyone has always beenvery helpful and kind, especially Father Tom(Acklin, Seminary Rector).”

Before coming to Pennsylvania, he lived inGeorgia and before that in Bogota, and so hewill never forget the Pennsylvania winters. “Inever was in weather like this in my life. Iarrived here in January and there was snowand the lakes were all frozen. It was too cold.It was like hell. Then I discovered that it wasreally heaven because of the goodness of thepeople here.”

“You can feel the spirit of Christ in theSeminary community,” said Adrian C. H. Pleusof the Archdiocese of Atlanta, who will beordained to the diaconate July 1 in Atlanta.“Many of the students give thanks for thestrong leadership of Father Tom Acklin, andreflect on what a fine, prayerful person he is.We all have a great affection for him. We alsoappreciate the efforts of every member of theSaint Vincent community. They have beenvery sincere in their efforts, and the Seminaryleadership holds the whole thing together. TheBenedictines also have this charism, and theyhave been generous with their time andfacilities. I know the people of God appreciateall their work.”

leaven spring/summer 1998

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