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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Vincentian Journals and Publications at Via Sapientiae. It has been accepted for inclusion in De Andrein by an authorized administrator of Via Sapientiae. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Volume 6 Perryville, Missouri, October, 1935. Number 1 _ II-- Confreres Sail! Auspicious BegirInings Edward L. Doheny The soil of China is rich with the blood Fortunate are we to begir1 this the In the passing of Mr. Doheny the of sacrificing Vincentian missionaries. It sixth anniversary of the IDeAndrein Church in the United States lost a.very Perboyre and with this testimonial of our Very Rev- distinguished figure. For he was all that a was there that Blessed erend Visitor, Father Flavin. Blessed Clet gave up their lives for the Catholic gentleman should be. First of "I am interested in the De Andrein all he was a great Catholic. In the midst sake of Christ. There, too, it was that oresting to and I do think that it is intting meant of greatmaterial success his faith became many sons of St. Vincent de Paul, fol- the outside confreres. Its be lowing in the footsteps of those two illus- for 'inside circulation' only, is a dis- more and more intensified and he per- trious martyrs, have consecrated with an tinctive feature that, to me, mriakes it fit formed the exercises of his religion with undying memorial of self-oblation the uniquely into our reading moments, regularity and zeal. With admirable Too, if properly selected, and I think humility he realized that all that he had work of saving souls. fromro old they usually are, the extractsus f ar-of he owed to the Giver of all good giTts in The Chinese cause has always given time diaries recall to many of us 'far-off: glory to God through the saints which it happy days'. Indeed, to th ose of us Whose sight men are stewards and not has crowned with the crimson halo of who wrote, for a time, the of)icial diary masters of what they possess. Mindful there is often a very speciail remem- of this great truth of religion, martyrdom. As in the days of Blessed Per- Mr. Doheny brance stirred that makes us sometimes gave, and gave generously to the cause of boyre and Blessed Clet, so also today do wish we had, in their passihag, -.known priests of St. Vincent de Paul surren- better the happiness and Scare-ren Catholicity. The magnificent Church der their lives to the hidden work of ness' of those days". from which he was buried is a superb bringing the light of Faith to a people TIMOTHY J. FLAVIN, C. M. V. example of his munificence. It is al- mun-L, de,,n in theP dark- together through the ef- ness of unbelief. forts and interest of Mr. On October eighth four Doheny that St. Vincent's, young Vincentians left Los Angeles, has come to Portland, Oregon, for the be called the finest parish far away land of China. :hurch in the United Father Graham Abbot, C. States. But much of his M., ordained in 1932, to- generosity is known only to For gether with Fathers Fran- God and the recipients. he never boasted of what cis Lynn, C. M., Herbert Vandenberg, C. M. and ie gave, knowing that what secret the Vincent Smith, C. M., all .s given in in secret of this year's ordination Heavenly Father class, have started across will repay. the sea to join the ranks Secondly, Mr. Doheny of that' courageous band was a great American. In of Vincentians already in fact he was a living exam- the field against the com- ple of the glorious Ameri- bined forces of paganism, can tradition that humble ignorance, and infidelity. birth and lack of power- Another member of the ful connections are no ob- Little Company who will stacles to success in this rrea.t Republic of the West. czhnJ.U.L Ul.tlrl IC t Lev L tnU ollr% ?io i WLor rYrl2k among the Chinese is Father Thomas V. SMITH F. LYNN It is to be remarked and admired Murphy, C. M., forced for a while T. MURPHY that Mr. Doheny, unlike some 'pro- by ill health from the scene of his H. VANDENBERG J. ABBOTT minent Americans whom we have first missionary triumphs. The Western - known, never for a moment felt ashamed Province of the Congregation of the Mis- ROMEWARDS of his American birth and training. He sion and especially St. Mary's of the Bar- lived continually in the country of his rens congratulate these five soldiers of When the "Newport NewVs" sailed birth and spent his money where he made Christ and pledge to them the spiritual from Baltimore on October niinth it had it. He was American and proud of it. support of their prayers, good works, and numbered among its passeng

AMONG THE CONFRERES MEMORIES

15,000 were held spellbound by Fr. George O'Malley in Thanks-that simple little expression of gratitude with his keynote address of the Illinois Catholic Rally recently so much meaning when coming from a sincere heart. held in Belleville, Illinois. Then, it is brimful of meaning as we express it to our Reverend Superior and to each of those who were in any Chosen from among many, Fr. James Flannery had the way connected with making possible the realization of the Mass honor of assisting as Deacon at the Solemn Pontifical splendid camping season we had last summer; for truly, we of Bishop Lillis' Golden Jubilee. are sincere. Fr. Michael O'Connell was named by Mayor Kelly as a The new location, toward the acquisition of which so much member of the Chicago recreation commission. calculating and speculating was done, turned out to be really ideal. That "dream site" which we had been pictur- On Sunday morning, October 13, Father Preston Murphy ing for ourselves, especially in recent years with the increase will begin a mission of a weeks duration at Crosstown, Mis- in the number of students, became a reality. There was a souri. This is a mission parish attached to the Mother place with sufficient territory to permit a well spread out House. arrangement of huts, the river suited for boating and fish- Father Whooley will soon move into his new rooms in the ing, the woods with some game to be hunted, plenty of Brother's department. He will assist Fr. Darby in the care shade, a fine field for indoor baseball-What more could be of the Brothers. desired? The river was used a great deal too. Canoe trips were NEW APPOINTMENTS. many. The aqua-plane, conceived of and built by one of the students, as it skidded on the water's top at quite some Los Angeles Preparatory Seminary; Superiors: Fr. Foulkes, speed, behind the motor boat, furnished sport for anyone Seminary; Fr. Mar- Fr. Flannery, Kansas City Preparatory with a spark of the adventurous in his system. (We all Paul; Fr. M. O'Connell, tin Moore, Superior of House at De fell in the category, I think, not excluding Father Prinde- La Salle. President of De Paul University; Fr. T. Lilly, ville.) And among the swimmers, of which the "old hole" De Paul: Fr. O'Brien, Fr. Lewis, Fr. Sherlock, Fr. Feltz, was rarely free, Father Nichols took his place, even on Fr. Phoenix. Fr. Durbin. those cool days which we experienced during the last part of camp. St. Louis Preparatory Seminary: Fr. Harvey, Fr. Kirsch- Hikes, long ones and short ones, indoor baseball, single enheuter, Fr. P. Le Fevre, Rev. Mr. Yager. Igames and double-headers, reading, light and heavy, all Kenrick Seminary: Fr. C. Le Fevre. contributed to the feeling which can be best expressed by -it was a happy time! Perryville: Fr. O'Dea, Fr. Alt, Fr. Furlong, Fr. Miget, Fr. Whooley. Happy though it was, it was not with any appreciable degree of reluctance that we returned to the Barrens- Mission Band: Fr. Coupal, Fr. P. Murphy, Fr. Roche. "there's no place like home." We realized that we had had and relaxation and that the time now was Kansas City Preparatory Seminary: Fr. Norman, Rev. Mr. our recreation us to turn to the more serious work of our preparation. Yallally. for Then, with healthier bodies, keener minds, and more fer- La Salle: Fr. T. Murphy. vent hearts, we were ready for the scholastic year. Cape: Fr, F. Murphy, Mr. Gieselman. Again then, to those who afforded us this beneficial vaca- tion we extend our thanks. And now we give an early in- Fr. Modde. Dallas: Fr. E. McDonnell, vitation to all our confreres to join us in our happy times Denver: Fr. Saracini, Fr. Kenneally. at camp next summer. St. Catherines, New Orleans: Fr. Alton. Los Angeles Preparatory Seminary: Fr. Mullarkey. CHRISTMAS CARDS

China: Superior, Fr. Stephen Dunker; Procurator, Fr. The Association of the Miraculous Medal has on sale Leo Moore; Secretary to the Bishop, Fr. C. Quinn; Pastor for a $1.00 a box, the most beautiful assortment of cards at Yukiang, Fr. T. Smith. we have ever seen. Fr. Finney will send you a box for your approval on request. To see these cards is to want them and we believe you will thank the De Andrein for bringing them to your attention. CONDOLENCE

To Mr. Clarence Corcoran on the loss of his father, JURIS CANONICIS DOCTORIS to Mr. John Brosnan on the loss of his father, and to Father Richardson, who for the past two years has been Mr. Harold Beutler on the loss of his mother, the De studying in Rome, has spent the summer in an intensive Andrein extends the sympathies of its readers and its study of the German language at Cologne. Before returning own. home, however, he has one more year of study before being eligible for the Doctorate in Canon Law. Four The De Andrein ForTeDeAcri CELEBRATION MISSION MEETING LO J ER The Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit On Sunday, October twentieth, there of the Students Mission Crusade re- will be celebrated the fourth centenary cently held its first session of the of the foundation of the Ursuline Or- school year. The initial meeting der. This celebration will take place augured well for a successful "mission" on the campus of Arcadia College at year. In a discussion during the course Arcadia, Missouri. Some of the mem- of the meeting a substantial token of Aug. 10, 1906: Strange happenings at bers of our community are scheduled to our esteem and good will for the new the Barrens-Mr. Brennan pitched the. take part. The plans for the solemni- missionaries to China was agreed upon. Novices to a 6-0 victory over the Stu- zation of this feast day have already Messrs. T. Mahoney and H. Beutler in- dents in the annual ball game. been completed. At eleven o'clock there formed the society of the mission ac- August 2, 1908: It was Bob's (the will be Pontifical Field Mass cele- tivities which they witnessed at the cook's) day off. So Messrs. Connors, brated and it will be followed by bene- Students Mission Crusade Convention Coyne, Finney, Sweeney, and Neels did diction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. held in Dubuque, Iowa, last August. the cooking, baking, and serving. The The events of the day are so planned Mr. Mahoney also brought back the diary records "they did very well, much as to render the proper respect and honor of being elected to the Students better than Bob." reverence due St. Angela Merici the Executive Board representing the ma- Aug. 9, 1908: Mr. Hager detected the foundress of so great an order. jor seminaries of the C. S. M. C. in the trouble in the camp motor boat. It Abbot .Philip of Conception Abbey, United States. was a burnt out spark plug. Conception, Missouri, will be celebrant The essential business of the meeting Camp 1908: 232 fish were caught at the mass. The president of St. Louis was the election of new officers for the this year at Camp, making a total University, Father Johnson, S. J., will coming year. Messrs. J. Cashman and weight of 437 pounds. They were some be the archpriest. Father Martin J. Sharpe were elected to succeed fishermen in those days! O'Malley, C. M., will preach the sermon. Messrs. L. Fox and D. Fassbender as April 1, 1917: At the close of the The provincial superior of the Redemp- president and secretary respectively. day Mr. McNeil took the tractor over to torist's order and the Guardian of the Mr. T. Mahoney retained his office of the grove to place it in the shed, but it St. Louis Franciscans will be the dea- vice-president. sank to the rear axle in the mud. He cons of honor. Father Brinkman, in St. Perhaps the highlight of the evening and Mr. O'Dea worked on it far into the the pastor of the New Cathedral Schulte, pastor of was the sincere and inspiring talk by night but they did not succeed. Louis, and Father will be the deacons the Rev. Mr. Mullen on the necessity of May 17, 1917: Fr. Stephen Paul Hue- the Old Cathedral, The students' choir from returning to the primitive spirit and ber took the science class to Harring- of the mass. the singing for rules of the society. The president in ton's Caves this afternoon. Frs. Nuss the Barrens will render The minor ministers will the name of all heartily endorsed his and Powers also accompanied them. the occasion. among the students. suggestions and promised to enforce May 20, 1917: Mr. Dillon (on the also be taken from of great importance their execution. Mr. Mathews with first throw too) killed an owl at noon That the affair is gathered from the fact that the some timely suggestions injected new recreation, with a rock. can be Missouri Pacific Railroad is running a enthusiasm fnto the Clet Correspon- May 28, 1917: (Sign on the board) special train from St. Louis for the dence Guild. Messrs. Harvey, Gaffney, and Taugher occasion. Preparations for the accom- To remember in our prayers the con- will prepare rooms for the "new stu- modation of a great crowd have already freres in China and especially the new- dents to be" this coming Friday, been made. ly departed priests was the intention June 1. chosen for this month. June 5, 1917: A military rally took CONFRERES SAIL place in town this afternoon. Fr. Nuss (Continued from Page 1.) CONGRATULATIONS conducted the parade. the recent departure of our five young June 14, 1917: Messrs. Gaughan, priests we experienced this truth more On Sunday morning October thir- Johnson, Ahern, and Kernaghan haul- than ever before. No matter what other teenth at Kenrick Seminary five of ed the students' swing, phonograph, good their ministry accomplishes, this and chairs to the grove our young confreres will receive the records, table, one cannot be overlooked, that they a private picnic of the Daughters holy order of deaconate. These services for have, by their zeal, drawn into the bat- of Charity. When they returned for will take place in the Seminary chapel tle the interests-if not the persons- these things in the evening they found and Most Rev. John J. Glennon, Arch- of those confreres whom they leave be- a treat of cake, candy, fruit, and nuts bishop of St. Louis, will ordain. hind. Therefore it is that we say from Those who will be so honored are: waiting for them. the depths of our hearts, "GOD BLESS Rev. Mr. George Yager; Rev. Mr. Daniel Sept. 15, 1917: Fr. Joseph Finney THEM". Kane; Rev. Mr. John Battle; Rev. Mr. arrived at the seminary to begin his William Mahoney; Rev. Mr. Leo Fox; classes in Moral Theology. Fr. John EDWARD L. DOHENY Rev. Mr. Lawrence Zoeller. The past Vidal is made First Prefect at Cape, (Continued from Page 1.) is a witness to their sincerity and ser- and Mr. Joseph Lilly, Second Prefect. ness. Even here at the Barrens we iousness in the pursuit of the life they have not been strangers to his solici- have chosen to lead. So then, it is only During the course of the summer tude. fitting and just that the congratulations the following gentlemen have pro- There is a lesson for all in his beau- of all their confreres be extended them nounced their holy vows: Mr. Dana- tiful death, for when the call came it as they ascend a step nearer to their ,gher, Mr. Lohr, Mr. McDermott, Mr. H. found him ready and waiting to render cherished goal-the holy priesthood. Guyot, Mr. Barr, and Mr. Tackaberry. an account of his stewardship. Volume 6 Perryville, Missouri, November, 1935. Number 2

The Edward T. Sheehan Memorial Museum 25 YEARS IN THE MASTER'S VINEYARD "Inspired by the noble zeal that fired the promised. The bishops of China, the heart of our beloved confrere The Most Apostolic Delegate to that country during A quarter-century of unselfish labor Reverend Edward T. Sheehan, D. D .... the episcopate of Bishop Sheehan, con- completed, a revival of fond memories and wishing to preserve the memory of freres with whom he was associated or of days gone by, an expression or grati- his illustrious name and deeds. . with whom he had official relations, Chin- tude to God forced from the very These are the opening words of the char- ese mandarins and other men in high depths of hundreds of souls, an earnest, ter establishing the Edward T. Sheehan places who were acquainted with him are trusting prayer for the years to come Memorial Museum, which the Mission So- to be addressed on this score. In a word -this is the meaning of the Silver Ju- ciety has recently decided to constitute. anything that will help to preserve the bilee of the Saint Louis Province of the They announce in brief one of the main memory of Bishop Sheehan or serve to Daughters of Charity. Marillac Semi- objectives of the new enterprise. perpetuate his spirit will find a welcome nary Chapel adorned for Solemn High museum. Bishop_34-1-~ Sheehan has an enviable record, place in the display cases of the Mass, the Holy Sacrifice itself offered ana tne inspiia- Other Aims. by the Vincentian Visitor, a vested tion of his apos- Besides devot- choir of seminarians, the sisters them- tolic labors is a ing attention to selves kneeling in prayer-this is the precious heritage Bishop Bheehan setting for the modest family celebra- which would be a the museum will tion. distinct loss if al- fulfill two other In 1910, the Daughters of Charity lowed 'to perish. very distinct ends. had already labored long in the United All who were pri- The first of these States. In fact, their work had received vileged to know is the fostering of extensive recognition and the institu- Bishop Sheehan interest in the tions committed to their supervision realize this, and missions, particu- were numerous. Yet the' vast American hence they will be larly in the works province, the entire United States, pleased to learn of our vicariate in proved too unwieldy to govern directly that this realiza- China. Every year from Emmittsburg. After mature con- tion is now being many people visit sideration, it was decided to establish translated i n t o the seminary. An a new province with its central house action by the attractive display in Saint Louis. At last in January of formation of the of souvenirs and 1910, the division was made and the museum that curios from mis- new government began to function. bears his name; ron countries Though the sisters were not unmind- for the perpetua- cannot fail to ful that the current year marked the tion of the spirit arouse in them an twenty-fifth anniversary of this estab- t hat animated interest in mis- lishment, it was deemed appropriate to Bishop Sheehan sionary activities. defer its commemoration until the close is to be a chief And as the major- of the final retreat of the year so that concern of the ity of the curiosi- when the sisters entered again upon museum dedicated ties, pieces of virtu, their active duties they might have the in hi. hnnnr• Tn- ancd0"A articiesn•,-,,- -1 . for%.V-. revived memories of twenty-five years deed, it is to be the heart and soul of the display are to come from our vicariate in as a constant incentive to yet greater whole undertaking. China, it is not at all unlikely that an active devotion to the Master's work. The Plan. and not unprofitable interest will be Accordingly, Sunday, October 20, was Gradually, but with as much expedition awakened in favor of that particular sec- chosen for this noteworthy anniversary. Marillac Chapel was put in readiness as possible, all things of interest in the tion of a great mission country. What for the celebration of Solemn High life of Bishop Sheehan are to be gathered prayers, what alms, yes, even what voca- Mass in thanksgiving for the graces and attractively displayed. The collecticn tions (humanly speaking) may be the re- will include such items as his personal ef- sult of the museum are impossible to and blessings God had bestowed on fects-particularly those of an episcopal calculate; but the possibilites are tre- the province in the past. In addition mendous and certainly undeniable. nature-official documents to which he to the Marillac Choir, the services of The second end of the museum was a party, pictures of him, and bio- the Passionist Preparatory Seminary graphical information from all sources is the gathering and preservation of his- were secured. The students' vested possible. Also there are to be testimonial torical data on our vicariate in China. letters from important personages, some This is to be accomplished by collecting choir directed by Father Claude, C. P., of which letters, by the bye, are already (Continued on Page 3.) (Continued on Page 4.) Twoo The De Andrein Tw Th eAnri heart and the esteem and regard are in the mind but sometimes these sentiments remain confined there, welled up in the recesses of the soul. We speak of Let us love God, but let it be at the expense of our arms and such a situation as a possibility, rather than as a in the sweat of our brow. -St. Vincent ce Paul fact. Now it should be anathema to sons and daughters Published monthly by the Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit of the of Saint Vincent to flatter one another, or even to Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. praise unduly or frequently. But it is not merely charity, it is likewise justice that prompts the stu- Subscription: 15c. per copy; $1.00 per year (nine issues) dents, and we are sure that the priests endorse such a sentiment, to express their appreciation to the Editor ------John A. Gaughan, C. M. Daughters of Charity for the excellent care that Assistant Editors ------Maurice J. Hymel, C. M. they have received when illness forced a sojourn at Newman C. Eberhardt, C. M. De Paul Hospital in Saint Louis. This is not a ques- Business Manager ------Lawrence B. Walsh, C. M. tion concerning a single institution, for similar ser- Circulation Manager ------George E. Dolan, C. M. vices have been rendered to other members of the Faculty Adviser ------Rev. James O'Dea, C. M. Congregation at Hotel Dieu, New Orleans, and at CONTRIBUTORS Saint Joseph's Hospital, Chicago, in brief, wherever Harold Beutler, C. M. John Sharpe, C. M. and whenever occasion to do so presented itself. Those of the Daughters of Charity laboring within the confines of the Western Province of the Vincen- EDITORIAL tians who have not actually done this, would, we feel, gladly do so if they had an opportunity. There are persons who have the faculty, unhappy To be confined within the unappealing precincts for this world but decidedly profitable for the next, of a hospital is a considerable trial for an active of making their work inconspicuous. At all times, priest or student. It might not occur to them that and under modern American business conditions many of the sisters spend their lives in such sur- especially, true worth is not sufficient for wide- roundings. To bear with patients of all types and spread appreciation. If that worth is not broadcast, )ailments, to be in constant contact with misery and if its merits are not advertised, its sheer intrinsic suffering, to witness death frequently when human value may force a pittance of recognition but ordi- nature would willingly blot out the very mention of narily little else. This publicity may take the com- it, to have little time to call one's own but instead to mon and direct form of selling one's self and one's be at the beck and call of hundreds-these are not products by professional competitive advertising. holiday tasks. Under these conditions it is not More probably, if the work possesses appeal to sen- easy to be ever cheerful, even merry, to be all to all, timentality and if it could in any way be classed as to be considerate, not to say attentive and solicitous. humanitarian, the trumpet-sounding takes the subt- Yet such have been the labors many students have ler form of false modesty, of ostentatious disinter- witnessed and such cheerfulness and attention they estedness, of "humility with a hook." Now those have personally experienced. To say much is to risk whom we have in mind use neither method and con- a tone of insincerity or of common verbal whitewash. sequently there is danger that their worth may be- Sisters, we thank you. We feel that this sentiment not exactly overlooked, that would be impossible- will find an echo throughout the province. Finally but allowed to slip into the subconscious. to paraphrase the words of the sister-servant of the There is yet another factor that might contribute leper home at Carville which she addressed to us to an unconscious and unappreciative frame of mind. within our memory, we say,. "Daughters of Saint Charity should begin at home, but it seldom does. Vincent, we salute you." Members of a family circle are notoriously prone to neglect the rules of courtesy and marks of apprecia- tion toward one another. Such a condition is not in- TYPICALLY-FATHER STEPHEN PAUL! compatible with true love, indeed with genuine esteem and regard. Nevertheless familiarity and De Paul University the habit of taking things for granted among one's Chicago, Illinois own not infrequently give rise to temporary insensi- October 29, 1935. bility in this regard. My Dear Confreres: There is danger that in their inadvertence the Gratia Domini Nostri Jesu Christi sit semper nobiscum. priests and especially the scholastics of the Mission I always read with great interest the De Andrein. Though might be lacking in their avpreciation for the care the oldest in vocation in the province, I take as keen an interest they frequently receive at the various hospitals of in everything which transpires at St. Marys as the youngest their spiritual sisters in Saint Vincent, the Daugh- Novice. Now, more than fifty-four years in the "Little Com- ters of Charity. They know that the Daughters are pany" there are many ropes of hemp and chains wrought of not looking for human praise. Moreover, the com- iron which bind me to everything "Vincentian"' throughout the mon bond of foundation by Saint Vincent might lead Province. them to accept the services rendered them as a mat- Your devoted Confrere, ter of course, with just this sort of insensibility that Still clinging to the Junior Group, we have described. The spiritual affection is in the S. P. Hueber, i.s.c.m. November 1935 Three

THE BEGINNINGS OF A POET'S FAME THE EDW. T. SHEEHAN MEMORIAL MUSEUM

Time-yellowed pages of a crumbling volume of the "College (Continued from Page 1.) Message" for the year 1886 bring us the story of the genesis of pictures, documents, records, and other historical papers anent a remarkable career. We venture to say that the readers of the the vicariate, the various mission houses, and the various mis- "De Andrein" will find as much interest in this item as we did. sionaries. A special feature of this department is to be an in- Many of them, in fact, are probably as unaware of the contents dividual biographical sketch of all our confreres who have in of the article as we were until by chance it came under our any way engaged in active mission work in the vicariate. Un- observation. doubtedly this unit devoted to historical research will eventually Two years before his ordination to the sacred priesthood, prove to be of great service and importance, especially in years Abram Ryan publicly made known for the first time his great to come. gift of poetry. It was on the occasion of the so-called "Shindig," "Your Young Men Shall See Visions." an entertainment held in the refectory on Christmas night, at- In a spacious hall, the admiration of all who see it, stand tended by the professors and students. The chief feature of rows of glistening cases filled with interesting exhibits. India, this entertainment on that particular night of the year 1859 British South Africa, the Philippine Islands, Japan, China-in- was the recital of two poems composed by the incipient poet: deed nearly every missionary country of the world-have con- "The Pilgrim"-now published with his other poems-read by tributed to the collection. However, Chinese displays predomi- Edward Terry, later a priest in Albany; and "Centuries Ago," nate, and they tell interesting stories. A pair of chop sticks shows read by James Cumiskey. the wide diversity between The ensuing applause, loud Occidental and Oriental and long-continued, testi- FIFTEEN DAYS OUT life; a set of exquisite fied to the general surprise chinaware depicts the that such beautiful poetry art of the oldest sur- could be written by one viving civilization in the who, though a professor in world; little jade Buddas the College, was only a and ivory joss disclose the student himself. religious poverty of a people Abe, as he was then that sits in darkness and in called, had at the time no the shadow of death; while fame as a poet, but was beautiful silken vestments distinguished as a graceful wrought with Sinitic artist- writer and most impressive ry give evidence to the slow orator. Even after it was emergence of a pagan peo- discovered that he was a ple from the blackness of genuine poet, he could idolatry into the glorious rarely be influenced to light of the true religion. write for publication. His One part of the salon is time was given over to the devoted exclusively to a composition of sermons great Vincention. His pic- and historical essays, and ture graces the wall over Fr. Lynn writes: The voyage was a little rough but we werle to preparation for his or- the case containing his not seasick; just a little dizzy dination, which took place from the rolling of the boat. We all relics and his souvenirs. on September the twelfth, reached the finals in Deck Golf, Tennis, Quoits, and Shuffle Board, Another case contains val- 1861, at St. Vincent's but we think the boat experts beat us out. uable records and histori- Church in St. Louis. ical data on a particular Though the "Shindig" of old has undergone some alterations vicariate in China. All these are attractively displayed and in the course of time, it is still held during Christmas weeK at jealously guarded. again take place, dur- the Barrens. We wonder will there ever "Your young men shall see visions." Yes, the hall described a remarkable career as that of ing it, the beginnings of such above is the Memorial Museum as envisaged in the future. The Abram J. Ryan, the Poet-priest of the sunny South. great Vincentian is Bishop Sheehan, and the particular vicar- iate is the ecclesiastical mission of Yu-Kiang. Is the realiza- ST. CATHERINE'S NIGHT. tion of this vision possible? Yes! Success is assured wherever there are willing workers and ample support. St. Catherine's night this year will be of greater interest than ever before due to the fact that the program has been so ar- Like the Mustard Seed. number of students will be given the ranged that a greater At present the'effects of 'the Museum are few; but a growth chance to participate. Mr. Lee Zimmermann will deliver the opening oration. A paper on the "Syllogism" will be read by like that of the mustard seed in the parable is anticipated. Mr. George Dolan. Mr. Charles Barr will give a dissertation on With your co-operation this expectation can be realized with the value of philosophy. The time of the infusion of the human ease. Time is necessary, and support is necessary for the com- soul into the human body will be the question for debate. Mr. plete fulfillment of the project. But when the work shall be for immediate infusion, will be opposed John Danagher, holding finished,. the 'province will have-the students feel with confi- by Messrs. George Brennan and Robert Cortelyou. Songs by dence-an asset of which each and every confrere can be just- the Glee Club and musical scores by the orchestra will com- plete the program. ly proud. Four" The De Andrein oI~ _ Th De Andrein 25 YEARS IN THE APPRECIATION MASTER'S VINEYARD L o IuLOIo ER In a prominent position among our (Continued from Page 1.) friends and benefactors stands the name was in attendance. At ten o'clock Solemn of Father James Huber. The enthusiasm Mass commenced. It was celebrated by and interest which he has always.shown the Very Reverend Timothy J. Flavin, in our activities here at the Barrens leaves Visitor of the Western Province of the us without doubt that we find place in May 23, 1917: "Perryville Trip...... Congregation of the Mission. Father his affections. We take this means to Fr. H. Burke was left behind. Every car Flavin had departed when he came from visiting was assisted by the Very Reverend assure him that our esteem and venera- the novices." William Barr, President of Kenrick Semi- tion for him too, is great. Recently, Fath- nary, as deacon, and by the Reverend Jo- er Huber's generosity towards us took May 26, 1917: "At present there are twenty-four -novices. Not for seph Donovan, also of Kenrick Seminary, material form in his presenting us with ten or as subdeacon. Father Leo Foley, C. M., twelve years has their number been so two splendid bowling alleys; for this large. They outnumber the students by officiated as master of ceremonies. kind gift we express sincere gratitude. two." "You have not chosen Me, but I have Too, we wish to reassure Father Huber, chosen you that you should go forth, that May 28, 1917: "In compliance with the and all our other friends and benefactors, wish of the Superior, Messrs. you should bring forth fruit and that Black, that their many acts of kindness to the O'Connell, Kernaghan, and Altenberg your fruit should remain." With these Students of St. Mary's, individually and removed the bird nests from the eave words, Father F. X. McCabe, C. M., began collectively, are greatly appreciated. In trough of the church, and also repaired his sermon. He pointed out that this the leaks in the roof." reciprocation we pray daily that their re- text could also be applied to the Daugh- ward may be great "where no thief ap- June 15, 1917: "Preliminary work on ters of Charity and more concretely to the construction of the grotto began. Frs. proacheth, nor moth corrupteth." their own particular field of work, the Souvay, O'Callaghan, and O'Malley were among Saint Louis province. He indicated how "the workers in the field.' Fr. Powers was there too and in his usual the the very credentials Christ claimed: BLESSED congenial way kept the workers in a still healing of the sick, the cleansing of lepers, JOHN GABRIEL PERBOYRE more congenial mood by his wit and the preaching of the gospel to the poor, humor." were strikingly verified in their lives. Fulfilled in him was the dream of youth June 22, 1917: "Fr. M. O'Malley de- "He has chosen you to go forth and to To cross the sea-to save a soul, parted for St. Louis to conduct a retreat bring forth fruit,-the fruit of virtue, the To bring to others the light of truth, for the Sisters of Charity there." fruit of good works, the fruit of the sal- And die for Christ was his cherished vation of innumerable souls." goal.. June 25, 1917: "Mr. Johnson has been Not yet, however had Father McCabe appointed commissary for the students' expressed the very meaning of the cele- Mid combats fierce he never shrank picnics." bration. Then he did so, aptly, succinctly, Until with joyful breath June 26, 1917: "Messrs. Lilly and Ward "Today is not the time for self-glorifica- He from his martyr's chalice drank picked the blackberries to be used in the it is not the time for self-adulation; the ruby wine of death. tion, pies for tomorrow's picnic." it is a time for introspection, it is a Saint Louis leaned down from his throne time for measuring up among ourselves to June 28, 1917: "Messrs. Furlong, and above, see in howy far we have complied with the Taugher, journeyed to the creek for a Now well indeed injunction of Christ to bring forth fruit he knows swim. It is surmised they received many a son of the France of his and to make that fruit remain." He out- That in a thorough wetting from the heavy and lined the necessary relation of personal love frequent showers." holiness to charitable work. He urged The blood of a hero flows. them to remember the zealous pioneers July 5, 1917: "Frs. Heuber, McWil- Saint Vincent smiled in his kindly way, liams, Monaghan, of the province in their prayers at Durbin, Moore, Nuss, For wondrous pleased is he O'Callaghan, and O'Malley are Mass Finally, while acknowledging that enjoying To see his children his wishes obey an auto 'Ki-Yi', at all the sisters were grateful for the past, Twin Springs today." With such glorious constancy. he directed their prayers, their thoughts, July 31, 1917: "Fr. Neels took his auto- their labors soon to be recommended to With the courage of youth and the vigor mobile to Jackson for repairs. Frs. Dowd the future. of zeal and Kirschenheuter accompanied him." It is all over now. "The celebration was Go Vincent's sons today; August 2, 1917: "Mr. Leo Moore has a very simple one," said the Visitatrix The woes of myriad souls to heal been appointed Care of Chickens by the at its conclusion. The sisters have re- Where China's harvests sway. superior. He succeeds Mr. James Lewis turned to their duties. Yet 'there is little a long time." doubt that in the heart of each is a firm May the spirit of Perboyre lead them on, who has had this jb for determination to bring forth still greater May Louis and Vincent aid, August 4, 1917: "From the lower barn fruit and that each sister has frequently May Christ, their Captain, bless those Messrs. McNeil, Ward, and Foley are on her lips a prayer that that fruit may gone hauling the grotto stones with 'Iron Bes- remain. Afar in a new Crusade. sie.' " Volume 6 Perryville, Missouri, December, 1935. Number 3 flm erry Christmas

BARRENS CELEBRATES THE PLAY'S THIE THING ! BIRTHDAY "Sweet St. Mary's of the Barrens in "YESTERDAY" "TODAY" Missouri's wilds! thy children never can Every student that goes forth from Christmas week, 1935! We have three forget thee!" These words of Father these century old walls of St. Mary's of well written, aptly cast, masterfully direct- Abram Ryan must have been in the the Barrens counts among the fondest ed three act plays, and a minstrel, likewise heart of every alumnus of St. Mary's of memories of his scholastic days, a well arranged, that should merit places the Barrens on the feast of Mary's Im- vivid recollection of the Christmas among the immortals of Barren stage maculate Conception, the Seminary's Holidays. To us Christmas is more history. We feel confident that they special feast. This year it marked the than a holiday, for at Christmas the shall. forty-ninth anniversary of the re- supernatural and the natural blend into a "By All Means," an interesting, fast opening of the Barrens. In 1868 the spirit that is distinctively and peculiarly moving, human story of home life, to be mother-house was transferred to Ger- our own. The joy and happiness that is presented on Christmas night iby Mr. mantown, Pennsylvania. Only a small instilled into our hearts at the Crib on Dennis Flynn excites great expectation. community was left at Perryville to Christmas morn, lives on in the entertain- His cast being made up of four "old care for the parish and the farms. The ments of the Holidays; for it is in the timers" and four beginners, seems to be next eighteen years must have been plays that our Christmas spirit finds its well adapted to the roles, and should desolate ones indeed for St. Mary's. A distinctiveness. furnish a pleasant evening. St. Mary's without the ring of happy We students of today are proud of our Mr. Daniel Martin offers "Think Fast, voices seems almost a paradox. Never Christmas entertainments for they repre- Buddy," on December 27. The play is before did she more fully merit the sent the achievement of almost a half- a three act melange of mystery and com- title, "The Barrens". But oblivion was century of dramatics here at the Barrens. edy. It winds up to be a frantic scramble not to be the fate of her sacred and That priceless old heritage of ours, the of action and dialogue. The dramatis glorius traditions. Diary, takes us back to Christmases of personae is a very good one. We eagerly On the 8th of December, 1886, the long ago, even as early as 1890. In those look forward to this presentation. Apostolic School was reopened with early days the programs consisted of Sunday, December 29. The musical Father Barnwell and Mr. James Hoover songs, papers, speeches and comical dia- show of the year, the minstrel, directed by as prefects. In 1888 when the Province logues. Yet it is interesting to note that one with much minstrel experience, Rev- was divided St. Mary's of the Barrens the minstrel and the amateur night are erend Mr. Mullen, promises to be highly was made the Mother-house of the as old as the seminary itself! The mins- entertaining. His black face men he Western Province. trels of those days were such that it Is chose with precision. The orchestra furn- The re-opening of the Barrens is an difficult to see how any improvement ishing the musical element is undoubtedly event that is echoed throughout the could have been made in that line. The superb. The members are working hard annals. Thus on September 15, 1895, famous skits were added as the years and will certainly render the music in we find the following entry: "Rev. rolled by. Shakespearian drama appear- proper fashion. Ten black face comedians, Francis J. Walsh, C. M., Rev. J. Layton, ed in 1909. Many of the old programs a singing interlocutor, an excellent or- C. M., and Rev. J. Kennedy, C. M., were attest to the popularity of these plays. Yet chestra, solo numbers, quartette, trios- ordained priests by our Most Reverend it seems that very few heavy dramas were these should render a minstrel worth re- Archbishop Kain. These are the first attempted in those days, due, probably, membering. ordained of those who began their to the small number of students and the New Years Day the curtain rises on course at the Apostolic School since its lack of the proper facilities. Mr. Thomas Mahoney's, "Bringing Up reopening in 1886." On Dec. 8th, 1896, It was not until the Christmas of 1927 Father," a three act comedy supported the annals note the Grand Celebration that the historic departure was made in by an all star cast. Wit and humor per- of the tenth anniversary of the Re- Barrenite dramatics-the "Nervous vade the entire show. Here the "ups and opening of St. Mary's Seminary. "The Wreck", a three-act comedy was staged. downs" of a stubborn father, an under- music of the three-day celebration was Since that epoch-making Christmas, the standing mother, and their two sons are under the direction of Mr. M. M. students have applied their histrionic presented. New Years Day looms high Gregory." abilities to three-act plays alone. The for entertainment. As the fiftieth anniversary of the day of the skits is gone forever. Have we Mr. William Flynn-"Le Chroniquer" of reopening rolls around next year recol- reached the height of our dramatic pro- the year promises to delight us with an lections of the Seminary's brilliant gress? But wait-the Christmas of 1935 is outstanding "Logue." Hew to the Logue, past will crowd our memories and upon us! The stage is set! The curtain let the chips fall where they may! visions of her radiant future will dazzle is rising! The Play's the Thing! (Continued on Page 4) our sight. Two The De Andrein T T D Andrein "Holy Night," "Adeste Fideles", "Christus Natus Est," fruit of -~ - hours of painstaking practice have their accustomed charm. And amidst it all, minds unintentionally grown a bit haughty become meek, hearts insensibly a trifle wordly, other-wordly, Let us love God, but let it be at the expense of our arms and men and young men alike, become children before a Little in the sweat of our brow. -St. Vincent de Paul Child. "Deo gratias." The tongue is loosed, decorations appear Published monthly by the Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit of the undisguised. Outside, perhaps, a few flakes have arrived to Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. grace the day. Back in the recreation room is mail from far and near, and the radio knows but one program, but one topic. Subscription: 15c. per copy; $1.00 per year (nine issues) Christmas evening brings the first play and the whole com- munity is there, laughing, joking, and commenting. This is the Editor ------John A. Gaughan, C. M. week when the days of unselfish sowing and nights of constant Assistant Editors ------Maurice J. Hymel, C. M. drilling reap their earthly reward in the pleased look, the Newman C. Eberhardt, C. M. care-free laugh, the grateful "Bene fecisti." This is the week Business Manager ------Lawrence B. Walsh, C. M. when "words that have been so nimble as if everyone from Circulation Manager ------George E. Dolan, C. M. whence they came had meant to put his whole wit in a jest and Faculty Adviser ------Rev. James O'Dea, C. M. CONTRIBUTORS live a fool the rest of his life." The happy cycle goes on; Festive Mass sobers, festive Clarence Corcoran, C. M. Harold Beutler, C. M. play students, novices, Gerard Stamm, C. M. Thomas Mahoney, C. M. exhiliarates. The banquet brings us together, and brothers. Tongues wax eloquent and voices melodious and orchestration interlards both until the refectory is deserted SAINT MARY'S CHRISTMAS for the auditorium. The New Year is at hand and the Old is reviewed, now in "Oh, to be in England jest, now in sadness. The final play is presented and why! Now that April's there," "Our revels now are ended. These our actors pants the homesick Browning for his na- As I foretold you, were all spirits, and tive shore. Are there not many confreres Are melted into air, into thin air." from Yukiang to Chicago who would Is, then, the Christmas spirit dead? No, and simply be- paraphrase? cause it is a spirit, because it informs this merry making and "Oh, to be at the Barrens is not constituted by it. It lives on, a disembodied spirit if you Now that Christmas's there." will, until the next Christmas, and so on, if it please God, until the Eternal Christmas. True, December blasts are not April zephyrs, but if April is Nature's spring, December is surely Christ's. The student im- mersed in his books, "sees, some morning, unaware," that to Mary's sanctuary. Christmas is coming again S t. frarg's Seminarg Then an indefinable, a peculiar Saint Mary's spirit begins PERRYVILLE, MO. to grow upon him from the moment the first Regem Venturum Dominum of the novena thrills him. Then frosted fields are less bleak and wintry winds less biting. Then the old pine trees December 14, 1935 become Christmas trees; days are no longer just days, they Dear Father O'Connell: are days before Christmas; nights are not merely silent nights, Gratia D. N. J. C. sit semper nobiscum! they are holy nights. We thought you would. appreciate just a little note from At last the call to arms Spiders quake in their aery fast- us on whose sincerity you can rely. nesses, little hidden dust particles huddle closer, useless "white Father, the Western Province conducts but one univer- elephants" tremble, as the clean-up army goes to the front. sity, and that is the largest Vincentian institution of learn- There's a sheen on the windows and a gloss on the floors, and ing in the world. Perhaps no other work brings the Little "Great Birnam Wood" seems to be moving en masse into the old Company so much to the notice of all classes of American dining-hall. Festoons, merriment, and Christmas is in the citizens, and in that notice to stand or to fall. heart. Records are searched, hoary deacons are consulted, for: "What background shall the crucifix have this year?" From Father, you have been formally placed at the head of the auditorium come incoherent mutterings, and brief glimpses, De Paul University, and we congratulate you. We are con- as through a glass darkly, of Saint Mary's Thespians. Dark fident that under your guidance this Vincentian contribu- figures struggle through the twilight sweating under box after tion to Catholic education will not fail, and that in its un- box to be carried to willing receivers. sought limelight the Little Company will stand, not fall.

Now the last dust has been flicked, the last holly has been Dear Father, not merely through custom did we begin adjusted, "Crastina die" has been sung, confessions have been our letter thus for we wish you a particular grace for your heard. Christmas is at hand, and the last hard realist collapses, very difficult task. And to this we add a poor human ele- the last gentle cynic softens. The Great Day is not allowed to ment, our own best wishes. dawn but at three the community is already on its knees, al- Sincerely yours in Saint Vincent, ready celebrating the threefold birth in the threefold sacrifice. A hurried bite, a few quips and greetings and Solemn Mass. THE STUDENTS. December, 1935. Three

ldHDHppy lew hear "THE 20TH CENTURY METHOD OF ST. PAUL" Bishop Sheehan Museum Received Enthusiasm-sustained and hard-headed enthusiasm, greet- With Enthusiasm ed the proposal of constituting a Catholic Information Society as an activity of the Stephen Vincent Ryan Mission Unit. The number of queries Fired by the notable success of the "Motor Missions" and de- that have been made concerning the foundation sirous of bringing their zeal actively into play, the Unit unani- of the Bishop Sheehan Memorial Museum is most mously adopted the idea. gratifying. They bespeak a lively interest throughout the pro- vince. Most of the inquiries center about this one point: Will The Students selected this plan with a threefold objective the museum be permanent? These are the precautions that in mind. First, to establish interest in the beliefs and prac- have been taken to insure the stability of the new project: tices of the Church. Second, to advertise each month a par- ticular Catholic doctrine of which our non-Catholic friend has Organized Under the Mission Society a wrong or warped idea. Third, to offer themselves as a basis The Mission Society comprising all the students is a living of information on anything Catholic.. organization of over ten years standing. It is synonymous with student life; and other things being equal it will continue as Unable to go out into the highways and hedges to bring long as the scholasticate. Hence the museum will have a per- atheistic, agnostic and materialistic fellow-Americans to an manent sponsor. unbiased view of the claims of the Catholic Church; unable to go into homes and buttonhole our Protestant friends, the So- Curators Approved by the Director! of Students ciety adopted the four page pamphlet used by the Catholic In- The appointment of the curators yearly with the approba- formation Society of Narberth. The plan for the first year's tion of the Director of Students will serve a two-fold purpose. work consists of an introductory letter, ten pamphlets and a It will make for recurrent and lasting interest, and insure Christmas card. proper care of the museum by guaranteeing competent ap- pointees. The letter of introduction informs the Protestant that from now on, with their permission, we will send them monthly Location of Museum in Permanent Quarters a little neighbor-to-neighbor message, each one explaining The location of the Museum in the New Students Building has the double advantage of providing an attractive and per- frankly some dogma or practice of the Catholic Church which manent site. Since the museum has the hearty approval of the is widely misunderstood or not known. administration of the house, there seems to be no reason why it should not continue as long as any other permanent depart- The pamphlets are of the "vest pocket" edition and of a very ment of the seminary, say, for instance, as long as the library. interesting style. They are couched in the language and terms that the man in the street can understand. They make an ap- Developments peal to his reason, his common sense and his spirit of fair play. All who are interested in the Museum will be pleased to learn of the kindness manifested by very dear friends of the They tell what Catholics DO believe rather than what they project. Bishop Sheehan's mother and sister have graciously don't believe. Never is there an attack on the Protestant's consented to entrust certain precious effects to the custody of creed; never either is there the slightest resemblance of com- the Museum. Among those suggested are the bishop's mitres, promise. It is an expository rather than a controversial work. cassocks, birettas, and a number of valuable photographs. It is never anti-Protestant or anti-Anything else. It is always prd-Christian and pro-American. Our chief objective is to give An Appeal Necessarily an undertaking like the information. "We are a Catholic offensive in an inoffensive Memorial Museum re- quires financial aid. Some discerning confreres have antici- manner." pated the inevitable appeal, and have already sent in substan- tial offerings To show the nature of this neighbor-to-neighbor message. as indications of their interest and good will. For these we are most grateful. However, much more will be need- here are a few titles. ed to materialize the plans as envisaged at present. Hence our What 324,000,000 people believe"; "39,528 people be- appeal to you. We feel that you will be more than willing to came Catholics in U. S. A. last year"; "Is the Catholic be ascociated with a project of such broad scope as the museum Church the Church of the ignorant?"; "Why do Catho- purposes to be. Contributions will be thankfully received and lics pray to Mary?"; "Are only Catholics saved?"; "Bu't acknowledged by Mr. Charles Cannon, C. M., who is in charge doesn't the Catholic Church add new doctrines?"; "Is the of organizing the new undertaking. Catholic mind hide bound?"; "Do Catholic medals keep off Bishop Sheehan's Portrait lightning?"; "Divorce,-oh no! But how about annulments!" One of the immediate reasons for the above appeal is the desire to secure a portrait of Bishop Sheehan. This will involve On January 25th, the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, a considerable outlay, but the Mission Society feels that a introductory letters will be sent out to fifty non-Catholics. worthy portrait of our revered confrere should mark the start- Here is an answer to the Holy Father's plea for Catholic Action. ing point of the Museum founded in his honor. Four The De Andrein Fou Th eAcri NAMES AND NEWS VINCENTIANS 100 YEARS IN L.0 OG VER AMERICA Seminary Courses of Study: Romance, adventure, excitement were Fr. Prindeville has for our conven- all integral parts in the formation of the ience and use arranged a highly com- / . Little Company in America. How often mendable syllabus of courses. It is a has it happened that as we saw some summary or outline of every course very interesting play we wished that we taught in our curriculum, both Scho- December 25, 1890: "The Community were one of the characters. To share the lastic and Novitiate. Not only an out- was aroused from its slumbers by the an- adventures, the joys and, alas, the sor- line of the course is given but also gelic voices of the dear Novices, pealing rows also of our favorite character! As I the method used, the textbook, and forth with all the sweet tones of melody became acquainted with the story of the reference works on the particular sub- that beautiful and sublime hymn 'Adeste foundation of our community one hun- ject. The part devoted to sermon work Fideles'. After prayers Mass was said at dred years ago in this country and par- is especially good. A list of sermon which Messrs. O'Regan, McCabe and ticularly of our own Western Province topics is given from all the various Healy made their Good Purposes. Solemn nearly fifty years ago I began to realize classes the Student takes. A third Mass at 5:30. 'Deo Gratias' at breakfast, that an historic drama is being enacted part of the work gives a coordination of and then 'separation'." of which we are all members of the cast. classes from 1st year Cape to 4th year December 17, 1908: "Today the Stu- Some of us have important parts to play Theology. dents went for cedar to Mr. Leo Moore's while others of us must be content with place". minor roles and then, too, there are those Appreciation: December 24, 1908: "The sacristans were Who have already played their part and up nearly all night". great community The Students want to express their played it well in this December 21, 1911: "Three of the six sincere thanks to Fr. Ahearn for the drama. Students who received Minor Orders in down footballs and basketballs he sent down Beginning in 1818 and continuing St. Louis returned today-Messrs. Sweeney, to us. We also wish De Paul the best to the present time the story of the com- Brennan, and M. O'Malley. At their re- one of devotion to mankind. of luck in their present basketball cam- munity is quest Fr. Musson grants recreation, and DuBourg paign. We think they're the best in Brought from Italy by Bishop the holidays are declared 'on'." under the the country. of New Orleans our forefathers December 25, 1911: "The birthday leadership of Fr. Felix De Andreis built Christmas Novena. Feast of Our Infant Savior rose magnifi- the foundation of our Company here in cently. A luminous, clear, and cold morn- America. Prior to 1835 we had been a Thru the St. Francis de Sales Liter- ing. The air was still resonant with the part of the province of Italy. After that ary Society of Kenrick Seminary we vibratile notes of "Holy Night" sung by time America was made into one large were able to mimeograph our Christ- Mr. Quinn at the end of night prayers province with the mother house at the mas Novena. We wish to thank this last night ...... The effort of the choir Barrens. In 1865 the mother house was Society for the loan of their stencils. under the direction of Mr. Coupal is most moved to St. Louis. After a short stay at to mention. The singing was Our Old Maestro: deserving that locality it was again moved to Ger- simply superb all the way through...... mantown where the mother house of the The "Adeste Fideles" sung by the Fr. Barr paid us a visit in the morning Eastern Province is located at the present false-bardoni male choir, under the and praised our decorations...... At time. baton of Fr. Saracini will open one of 5:15 we began the visitation of the priests' Fr. Barnwell was sent to Perryville in the Christmas programs of station rooms...... In the evening the Stu- 1885 to open an apostolic school Jhere. KOA in Denver. dents' Band serenaded the Novices, and It meant work and hardship but he and sang the 'Adeste Fideles' beneath the his fellow confreres were equal to the task. Things We'd Like To See Again: library windows". By December 8, 1886, everything was Fr. Furlong put on a "Magician" act. December 26, 1912: "The Very Reverend ready and the new college was formally Fr. Hogan come back and award the Visitor remarked that the decorations this opened. While this was going on at the "Bird Cage". year are the best that he has seen at the Barrens Fr. McGill was sending more men The Johnson & Smith catalogue since Barrens. And well he might, for Messrs. to the other sections of what was soon to Fr. Kenneally left. Overberg and Lavelle are the masters be the Western Province. Students were Fr. Coupal come back as Santa Claus in charge-the former the salt. and the sent to Cape in 1888 where Fr. Byrne was bringing the boxes. latter the savor, as Mr. Overberg avows. superior at the time. Subscriptions to the De Andrein . . . Lunch at. 4:00 p. m. . . . The annual On October 10, 1888, the letter from the rolling in. round of visits to the priests rooms began Superior General, which declared that about 5:40 p. m. there was to be a new province in Ameri- December 27, 1913: "The Very Reverend ca was read. What excitement that must "TODAY"' Dr. Ryan of Kenrick Seminary, the loyal have caused! All the territory West of (Continued from Page 1) friend of the Students, has supplied us Indiana and Southwest of Mobile was to It must be remembered that the with sufficient 'goodies' for the holidays". constitute the Western Province. At that success of these performances depends December 24, 1917: "About midnight time there were nine houses in the West- greatly on the splendid scenery and Messrs. Foley, Thorp, Dillon, Gaughan ern Province and six in the Eastern Pro- other stage property on which Messrs. and Joe Ward filled the stockings for the vince. During the course of the years O. Miller, L. Walsh, J. Trudell, W. Students, and hung them over the fire- those two tiny acorns have grown until Glynn, J. Tackaberry, and their help- place. Mr. McNeil and others arranged now we have two large and flourishing ers are toiling so untiringly to have the Students' gifts around the Christ- provinces. In our eyes the best in the ready. mas tree." community! Volume 6 Perryville, Missouri, January, 1936. Number 4

HOLIDAYS ATTRACT VISITORS SUPERIOR GENERAL LAUDS MUSEUM

That enchanting, fascinating spirit Not every issue, nor every year have we the pleasure of printing a letter which is so characteristic of Christmas from the Superior-General. Last December Our Most Honored Father sent us one that was as welcome as it was unexpected, a letter that testifies his interest week at the Barrens seems to have en- in the activities of the Western Province. ,We present this communication ticed many of our confreres to pay a therefore with the hope that it will stimulate interest in the Museum and as- visit to the old Mother House during sure its would be patrons that it possesses the highest approbation possible. that holy and merry season. Those who came were certainly welcome; we CONGREGATION DE LA MISSION Paris, le, 2 Decembre, 1935 only wish that their number could dite des Lazaristes have been greater. FONDEE PAR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL As has been his practice, our Very MAISON - MERE - Reverend Visitor, Father Flavin, cele- Rue de Sevres, 95 - brated the Solemn Mass on Christmas PARIS - VI - morning and spent the day with us, business prevented him from making a My very dear Confreres, longer visit. Then, throughout the The first page of the November edition of the "De Andrein" gave me a week confreres came from far and particularly gratifying piece of information, and I am heart and hand in union with near-Father Saracini probably taking those who have conceived the worthy idea of establishing an "Edward T. Sheehan the prize for long distance, coming Memorial Museum". My associations with this beloved Confrere, first as a Student at from Denver; Fathers Kuchler, Dar- Perryville, then as a professor at Kenrick entitle me to say that most assuredly his ling, Daspit and Mr. Gieselman, were name and deeds deserve to be remembered. those from near; they drove up from The other aims of the "Museum" are also most praiseworthy, and may this the Cape. Among the others from new Missionary activity give to Bishop Sheehan the added glory and joy of seeing the all points of the province were: Fath- work for which he sacrificed life and country continue and prosper. ers Levan, Martin O'Malley, Gaffney, Praying that this venture may be crowned with the greatest of success, James Lewis, Frommell, Foley, Comer- I remain, ford O'Malley, Sheldon, Edwards, Hug Very devotedly yours, Dundas, Feltz, Phoenix, C. LeFevre and Charles L. Souvay, i.s.c.m., Ambrose Durbin. Some of the visitors Sup. Gen. had not seen St. Mary's for quite The De Andrein Staff, some time; others had been here at Perryville. more frequent intervals. However, we -- enjoyed having all of them with us: their company was most pleasant. It THE CATHOLIC SEMINARY Word. Months and years they were in' is certainly true that the sincere cor- AND MODERN EDUCATION training under the tutelage and example diality manifested by our visiting con- and personal influence of the Master, freres did plenty for making Christmas On Christmas Eve, Pope Pius XI made Who, in forming them to the priestly week what it was, one that will always a pronouncement in which he remarked work and responsibility, established the stand out among the merriest of a the rising tide of Paganism here and there precedent and examplar of the future lifetime. throughout the world. He then announced Seminary. It must have been enjoyable for the publication of the latest Encyclical on The Encyclical, therefore, draws atten- these confreres to come back and see the Christian Priesthood. That the Holy tion to the same work of formation-all things at the Seminary as they are to- Father should have singled out of world important-which is being carried on in day. No doubt many a memory was affairs the growth and activity of mo- the Catholic Seminaries of the world. It awakened as their minds turned in dern Paganism in association with Chris- speaks of the administrating and teaching retrospection. To see the various de- tian Priesthood and that on, the Vigil of staff, of the seminaries and the standard partments of the house strung with the Savior's Birthday, cannot but recall of Education they receive. In a word, it tinsel and new fangled decorations, to the office of the Savior in His own day to calls for a consideration of the present seminary be present at plays staged by a set of redeem the Pagan world, by His Sacrifice in comparison with the ideal presented young actors of a later day, but above upon the Cross, to perpetuate that Re- by Our Divine Lord and His Apostles-ideals all to notice the same spirit of by- demption by the institution of priesthood of wisdom which holds unswervingly gone days must surely have recalled empowered and obligated to continue the to a high purpose, of faith which Christmas weeks of years ago. Some pleasing oblation and to preach the Gos- seeks understanding. of them voiced these sentiments, so pel of the Kingdom. The positions of Superior, Professor and we gather that they, perhaps all, ex- Not by a word of creation were the Spiritual Director are declared to be the perienced them. Apostles transformed from simple fisher- most important in the diocese, and "a (Continued on Page 4) men into ardent and able Ministers of the (Continued on Page 4) Two The De Andrein Two~~ Th De Andre ested in it any longer. Many Students did not know it existed; others thought it was the defunct Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit. Its lay membership was but a fraction of its former enrollment. The mite boxes from the schools came less and less frequently. Let us love God, but let it be at the expense of our arms and It was obviously dying and the once great support and interest ce Paul in the sweat of our brow. -St. Vincent of the priests and Daughters waned, for no one wishes to pre- pare a corpse for burial. Published monthly by the Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit of the What will be the Vincentian Foreign Mission Society? We can- Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. not say; but we would like to submit respectfully a few sugges- tions. The Society is moribund but not yet dead. The Stephen Subscription: 15c. per copy; $1.00 per year (nine issues) Vincent Ryan Unit has twice revived. It is sending out two new Editor ------John A. Gaughan, C. M. branches, the Bishop Sheehan Memorial Museum and the Nar- Assistant Editors ------Maurice J. Hymel, C. M. berth Plan. Could not its first great affiliated activity be re- Newman C. Eberhardt, C. M. suscitated? Could not the sole surviving link that binds the Business Manager ------Lawrence B. Walsh, C. M. present Unit to pioneer days be forged anew? It does seem so; Circulation Manager ------George E. Dolan, C. M. for we repeat it is moribund but not dead. It still receives Faculty Adviser ------Rev. James O'Dea, C. M. contributions, it still solicits, howsoever ineffectively, it still CONTRIBUTORS lifts its feeble voice. In a word, it still exists for better or Rev. C. Prindeville, C. M., Mr. J. Lehane, C. M., worse. The bones and sinews are there. Who will give them Mr. B. Bereswill, C. M. life? Now who are to be the resuscitators? The Students? IHardly. A RESUSCITATION As long as prayers are said and contributions sent to the missionaries, it matters little whether this be done under the What was the Vincentian Foreign Mission Society? "Mr. auspices of the Unit or of the Society. The important thing is President opened the meeting and in a few words explained its that the work be done; it is of less consequence under what purpose: to determine whether the work of the Mission Society name it be accomplished. We cannot help but feel that the suggested to the Students by the Rev. Visitor would be under- priests and Daughters of the province can be of assistance. taken as a part of the Unit's activity or as a separate organiza- It is true that personally they are as financially inept as the tion." "A brief meeting was held for the purpose of voting to Students. But there is one thing they could do. That is to determine the status of the new mission organization. The renew interest in the missions of the Double Family among vote was 14-9 in favor of its establishment as a work separate the young people of the institution in which they labor. We but affiliated to the Unit." These are excerpts from the min- feel this is a matter of Community loyalty for we cannot expect utes of the seventh and eighth meetings of the Stephen Vincent other institutes to help our own missions. If this interest were Ryan Unit. "At the request of the Provincial, the Scholastics again aroused it would enable the Society to assist, (for it can- of Saint Mary's Seminary have organized the Vincentian For- not support) the missions in Yukiang with some of its old Mission Society. The object of the Society is to assist by eign effectiveness. prayers and by gathering funds for the Missionaries and the We trust that this is not robbing Peter to pay Paul, but a Daughters of Charity of the Western Province of the United reasonable concern for our own interests. We are confident States in their labors in Eastern Kiangsi." This announce- that this is not avarice, but a plea for cooperation We hope ment appeared in the VINCENTIAN of June, 1923. that it will be regarded not as so much "copy," but as a These, then, are the historical documents of the society's stimulus to interest and an incentive to assistance. We pray foundation. Three things become evident. First, the Society that the Vincentian Foreign Mission Society will not die but was organized at the suggestion and with the approval of the will live a new life, if not equal, at least comparable with the Provincial. Second, it was to be a work of the Students, and to old. some extent by them, but not for them, since; third, it was to be devoted to the spiritual and financial assistance of the Missionaries and Daughters of the Western Province. The Stu- JANUARY 25, 1617. dents loyally gave the spiritual assistance but obviously they It is the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. A certain Mr. could render little financial help. From the first, therefore, the Vincent preaches a mission sermon for poor country people in Vincentian Foreign Mission Society was more than just a an obscure hamlet. It reveals a vista of possible apostolic labors. Student activity. It enlisted the support of many lay persons Again the Community's birthday approaches. As the three- and in a short time it was fulfilling its purposes admirably. hundred and nineteenth year closes other mission sermons It secured the assistance of schools throughout the west. are being preached both to congregations long of the household Zealous priests and sisters cooperated with the secretaries at. of the Faith and to chance gatherings in the streets. Poor the Barrens in stimulating and keeping alive interest among country people in lands of whose spiritual conquest Saint Vin- the young people under their care. Its mite boxes returned cent only dreamed, now hear the word of the Lord. Churches frequently and regularly filled with generous contributions hallowed by thousands of Clean Oblations and mission chapels that proved of great assistance to the work of the missions. still echoing with the artisan's hammer alike hold their con- In short, it was a useful organization, full of life and vigor. gregations. Priests of the Mission whether laboring in a re- What is the Vincentian Foreign Mission Society? No, this tired seminary or a bustling college, in a city parish or a village is not the same question as the first; one word is changed. Yet church, are building footstools for the chair of Peter. a change greater than of a word had taken place. The Stephen As the Little Company's private New Year's Day draws near, Vincent Ryan Unit languished; the Vincentian Foreign Mission can we not see Saint Vincent smiling down and saying: Gentle- Society went on. Then came the storm-the great depression. men and my dear brothers, the poor you have always with you: Much cargo was lost but that was not the worst calamity. We, the least of the companies of Christ's army, must answer When the good ship had righted itself again, few were inter- the trumpet-call of yjet another year; January 1936 Three Ja-ur 193 Thre Christmas-- 1935 NAMES AND NEWS STUDENTS RECEIVE SWEATERS: In the estimation of the present student those who had concluded that originality body, the Christmas week just past has and minstrels were mutually exclusive, We are deeply thankful to our de- been the happiest they can remember. Rev. Mr. Gerald Mullen proved the con- voted friend and benefactress, Sister The reason for this, of course, is that each trary. The theme which Mr. Mullen Eugenia Fealy, for her latest manifes- part of the program was managed to worked out was that of King Arthur and tation of solicitude in our welfare by perfection by those in charge. The decor- his knights. The prologue was unique. supplying each student with a fine ations, the music, the singing, the plays, In it Mr. Donohoe as the gnome of sleep, woolen sweater. Often we have been the minstrel, and the movies were in turn Mr. Stamm as King Arthur, and Mr. the recipients of kindness from Sister not only highly successful, but also most Sharpe with his brilliant and learned Eugenia and for this we are ever sin- enjoyable to both participants and audi- discourse on how to get the extra piece cerely grateful. We wish to reassure tors. of pie made the audience realize that here her that her friendship is highly was a prologue not only remarkable in it- valued and esteemed by the students The first sign of success to come was self but also promising real enjoyment to here at the Barrens, and that she is the superb decoration in the refectory. come. Judging from the encores, the frequently 'remembered where remem- The efforts of Messrs. Beutler, J. Murphy, more popular song numbers were those brance means most-in our prayers. FitzGerald and Lang resulted in a scheme by Messrs. Zoellner, Gagnepain, O'Flaher- that was both elaborately and tastefully EXAMINATIONS: ty, Barrett, Stamm, Connolly, and Min- carried out. Not the least ingenious part ogue. An excellent minstrel, by far The The semester examinations will take of it was the system of lighting of which Best Ever. place here at the Seminary on the the Community was so proud. In connection with all this success and twenty-first, twenty-third, and twenty- Next there was the Christmas music. pleasure there is one thing that must fourth of this month. Fr. Prindeville First of all, the choir, under the genial not be forgotten-the work of the men be- has arranged a judicious schedule al- Clarence and skillful direction of Mr. hind the scenes. And that includes not lowing enough time between subjects CorcQran, rendered the various parts of only the play directors, Messrs. D. Flynn, that students may make any last min- the Mass and Benediction with ease ana T. Mahoney and Martin, but most espe- ute preparations they may deem nec- grace. There was a notable absence of cially Mr. Frank Kunz, who kept the sary. that specter of nervous tension which movie machine in the best of form, Messrs. RETREAT: sometimes haunts the organ loft in the Miller, Lawrence Walsh, Trudell and dawn of Christmas Day. As for the or- Tackaberry, who worked for weeks on the On the evening of the twenty-fifth chestra, its magnificent performance costumes and; scenery, as well as Messrs. the mother house will enter upon its during the minstrel was tribute sufficient Pollard and Des Lauriers who made the .annual retreat. It is with all serious- to the work of Mr. Barrett and Mr. Zoell- chandeliers in the refectory. It is the co- ness that everyone at the Barrens looks ner. operation of all these that made the forward to its commencement and we And now about those plays. It is gener- Christmas of '35 so memorable to those humbly recommend ourselves to your ally conceded that they were better than who were privileged to enjoy it. prayers. usual this year. In the first one, "By All NEWS FROM THE ANGELICUM: Means," Mr. J. Cashman as Uncle Dudley FR. PHOENIX BROADCASTS Fathers Stakelum and Guyot have took the prize of the evening. But also OVER W. G. N. much enjoyed was the acting of Mr. Every Wednesday afternoon from two- successfully passed their entrance ex- Connolly as the ambitious Aunt Mabel; forty-five to three o'clock over station W. aminations. These exams are demand- Mr. Minogue as her henpecked nephew; GN. Chicago, Fr. Phoenix is on the air. ed by the Constitutions of the Pontifi- a series of lec- Mr. M. Kane with his alternate demands At present he is conducting cal Commission of Studies; hence all for money or his lilac vegetal, and Mr. tures on the "Thirteenth Apostle-St. Pontifical Universities must hold them. Donohoe as the grandmother who thought Paul." The program is sponsored by the that a secret was either too good to keep University Broadcasting Council of which The examination was conducted by a or not worth keeping. In the second play, the three affiliated members are: De Paul, board of three examiners. Father "Think Fast, Buddy," several of the first Northwestern, and Chicago. The previous Stakelum was quizzed particularly in were the star perform- experience and success of Fr. Phoenix in year philosophers Philosophy as he is studying for the de- ers. Mr. Coerver as the Boss with Messrs. broadcasting the "Perryville Century of gree in that science. He was asked Kirschten, Ryan, McDermott, Foley and Progress" and the "Ste. Genevieve Bicen- J. Graham as the gang, and Messrs. Zoell- tennial Pageant" well equips him for his questions concerning the kinds of ner and R. Cortelyou as their prisoners present duty. The time of the program Definition and Distinctions. Father kept the company in alternate turns of itself is most convenient and its popularity Guyot answered questions concerning Besides the su- is proved from the great encouragement suspense and laughter. the veracity of Sacred Scripture and perior acting, the audience also enjoyed Fr. Phoenix is receiving. solved difficulties arising from Natural the excellent plot. In the third play, This is the latest but only one of means "Bringing Up Father," a family comedy, used by The Little Company in its Cath- Science and History. In Dogma he Messrs. Clarke and Martin had the lead- olic Action Program. Our priests are ac- was asked concerning the kinds of ing parts. They were supported by such tively engaged in bringing home to the Grace and finally some questions on Messrs. Stamm, people at large, the ideals and truths of experienced actors as the Knowledge in Christ. Hymel, George Brennan, and Roden. the Catholic faith. The employment of But most remarkable among the events the radio is something new. In its use we The best of wishes for future suc- of Christmas week was the Minstrel. To wish Fr. Phoenix the greatest success. cesses is the prayer of all the StudentsI Four The De Andrein Four The De Andrein THE CATHOLIC SEMINARY AND NEWS FROM CHINA MODERN EDUCATION The newly-arrived (Continued from Page 1) priests in China have determined standard of learning and culture is to to see China as it really be maintained which will correspond gen- is. Fr. V. Smith writes an in- erally with the higher level and wider teresting letter proving that names scope of modern education as compared make news: "Last Saturday, Bishop with the past." Misner asked Fr. Vandenburg and me That double comparison--of the Semi- July 20, 1917: "Mr. McNeil and his if we cared to go with him on a Con- firmation nary to the institution of modern educa- Novice stone crew-Messrs. Joseph Ward, trip to Shangtuntu, the mis- tion and of education today, generally, to William Stack, Brannan, and O'Connell sion of Fr. L. Bereswill. With the what it was in the past, carries with it a -deserve great credit for their faithful ,greatest willingness we accepted as it challenge. Modern Educators have raised work in hauling stones. Of course, their meant a chance to see some real work; we educational standards so far as efficiency boss, William Ward, is showing his usual were not disappointed. On our ar- rival we is concerned, however, deficient many un- interest, and must be commended too for were greeted with the Chinese welcome of popping questionably are, in regard to moral and his work ... . Mr. Ahern is appointed firecrackers, and conducted to the religious values. They have established to carry lunch to the workers at the church where the people received accrediting agencies. As requisite to ad- grotto, in the absence of Mr. Johnson. the Bishop's blessing. Then the Bishop, mission or continuance within the circle of . . . . Mr. Bayard brought two records accompanied by Fr. Bereswill educational reputability, they demand from St. Louis, one of which was given and Fr. F. Lewis who was helping that courses be constructed to coordinate by Mr. Taugher, and the other by Mr. with Confessions, was taken to a hall where unity, that students and professors be not Misner." the Christians gave ad- overburdened with classes, that hours of July 26. 1917: "Fr. Cronin arrived at dresses of welcome. study be proportionate to classwork, that noon. He and the Reverend Director "On Sunday morning Bishop Misner adequate library facilities be available, visited the Students after lunch. Messrs. administered Coifirmation to sixty- that professors and department heads,be McTavish and Kernaghan have chosen one people. Within two days six of the men of scholarship, men who have been taxidermy for their hobby, and believe me, seven Sacraments were administered. sufficiently trained both in the knowledge their first attempts at mounting are On Saturday, Fr. Bereswill had a mar- of their subject, and in methods,of effec- terrible." riage, a first confession and first Holy tive teaching. Yes, in the educational in- July 27, 1917: "Mr. Sherlock succeeds Communion. On Sunday there were stitution which is modern in the best Mr. Theriac as Care of Flowers, with Mr. three Baptisms and one Extreme Unc- sense of the word, things are not taken Edwards as the assistant. Mr. Coyle suc- tion. When we remarked how busy the "All the for granted. On the contrary, objectives ceeds Mr. Fromell as church sacristan, priest was, the Bishop said, are clearly defined, circumstances are with Mr. Cannon as the assistant." priests are just as busy. I could use are measured forty-five more priests right now." taken into account. Methods July 28, 1917: "The masons at the secular colleges and uni- "In the afternoon we had a Chinese by results. Our grotto did some fast work today . . .Mr. versities so strive-as St. Paul would say- Furlong recharged the fire extinguishers banquet. Fathers Kwei and Seng, S. Bereswill, Vandenburg and that they may win a corruptible crown. installed throughout the house." Dunker, The Holy Father would have administra- myself sat at table with the Bishop, August 8, 1917: "Messrs. Gaughan and tors of Seminaries no less zealous, no less the Chee-tong or mayor of the town, Ward remained up after night prayers to wise than the children of the world. The and the chief of police. It is quite an make the ice cream and to prepare for designation and coordination of courses. experience. We used chop-sticks with tomorrow's "ki-yi." To make our trip to the elimination of,useless repetition, the the rest of them. A large bowl of Twin Springs Club House more pleasant, equipment of professors, methods of teach- Chinese food, i.e., meat or vegetables, Fr. Nuss allowed us the use of his Ford ing, the keeping of records, the use of the etc., is placed in the middle of the truck for carrying the provisions." library, the proportionate measuring of table' and all together dig into it with class-load and study time-the upholding August 9, 1917: "About 12:40 Fr. Fin- chop-sticks. About a dozen such bowls of scholastic and religious standards must ney, C. M. V., Fr. McWilliams, Fr. Justin are placed there before the banque be established and maintained if the Am- Nuelle, Fr. Moore, and Brother Walter is over and from each one must take bassador of Christ, the Alumus of the arrived at the Club House, and shortly a little. Also wine must be taken and Seminary. is to face the world after or- after, dinner was served." the glass is turned down to prove its dination and carry on the work of Re- August 12, 1917: "Yesterday Fr. Dur- emptiness." demption. bin returned from Prairie Du Roche where he had been for the last few days. HOLIDAYS ATTRACT VISITORS I IIII I . . - Fr. Thomas Powers arrived at St. Marys, (Continued from Page 1) .Requiesta in flace Missouri, on the night train, and Frs. Neels and Kirschenheuter went over in We hope, then, that all they witness- the Brewer car to meet him." ed during their stay was equal to what FATHER JOSEPH HAGER, C. M. August 26, 1917: "Frs. Hueber, McWil- they expected, that the entertainment liams, and Blechle arrived on the night we endeavored to afford tended toward Born Dec. 10, 1876 train. With them came some interest- making their visit recreative. In fine, Died, Jan. 15, 1936 ing Community news. Fr. Thomas De- we hope that the time they spent at vine is to be stationed at St. Vincent's in the Barrens during the Christmas week A humble and holy confrere, a true St. Louis. Fr. Winne leaves Kenrick to go of 1935 will have long life in their son of our "Model of Men of Action." back to Dallas. Fr. Flavin leaves De Paul memories and that they will be i to go to Kenrick." prompted to revisit us. I __ Volume 6 Perryville, Missouri, February, 1936. Number 5

THEOLOGIANS ENGAGED IN RESEARCH WORK "A Workman, A Follower of Christ, A Religious"

In 1943 St. Mary's of the Barrens The death of Father Thomas Levan, C. twelve years olc he came here ior his will celebrate its 125th anniversary. It M., D. D., Ph. D., LL. D., brought to the preparatory school work and entered the is the oldest institution of higher Little Company of the Western Province Novitiate March 25, 1893. Because he was learning west of the Mississippi. It the loss of one of its most prominent men. too young, he had to wait from March 25 produced some of the outstanding bis- He was a devoted priest and Community until November 1, 1895, before he took hops of the nineteenth century. It has man; an excellent student and educator; his holy vows. He was ordained to the seen days of glory and days of shabbi- a member of the Provincial Council since Sacred Priesthood in Paris, France, on ness. Much has happened in those 1920; at one time or other, head of every July 15, 1900. 125 years: yet, alas, how It has been written of St. little of it is known. The Vincent that he was "a history of old St. Mary's simple priest, who content- has never been written. ed himself with doing his Various reasons have been work in a quiet, unobtru- assigned for this: neglect, sive way;" it has been said indifference, lack of mater- of Father Levan that "he ials, or what you will. was never ostentatious-he Father Souvay, while he was a plain, simple, demo- was a professor here and c ra t i c , understanding at Kenrick Seminary, priest." In him there were gathered together a great the qualities of his Holy deal of source material and Founder; he was a true re- saved it from destruction. ligious. However, there still re- From those who knew mains much to be done. him best we have received And at last it is testimony of his inspiring being done by the second life. From Father James year theologians' history Murray, who was with him class. They are aiming for a great number of high, as is indicated by the years, in fact a member of purpose of their research the same class, we learn: work: 1. A history of St. "We were very close Mary's of the Barrens; 2. friends. He was the A history of the province; brightest student we had, 3. Biographies of outstand- exceptionally so in Mathe- ing individuals; 4. A his- matics, Greek and Latin. tory of the individual He was no athlete. He was houses; 5. The personnel most amiable, very human, of St. Mary's for each year and always charitable and from 1818 to the present. kind. However, he was a That is a most ambitious worker, and wished others program, indeed, and al- to work just as hard as he most certainly will not be did. Never once did he realiTed in its e ntirvetr hv krnniineelr 1 to4r play-n7" witnuL'b re- the present history class. But these educational institution we have, except membering his dear mother. No one ever students are determined to save from St. John's Seminary in Kansas City; loved the Community and its works more destruction and to hand on to those founder of St. Thomas' Seminary in Den- than Tom Levan! I have been under nine who come after them the fruits of ver; the man who saw fifty students at superiors, and not one has been more their labors. Their first task will be to old St. Vincent's College, now DePaul self-sacrificing than he. He lost his find the materials in baptismal, mar- University in Chicago, when he first went health through work, for he didn't riage, and funeral registers, in trunks there to teach in 1898, and seven thou- drink, smoke or chew-he liked candy and and boxes of junk in the attics (the sand when he left the presidency of the ice cream, however. He graduated from seal "Collegium Sanctae Mariae ad same institution in 1930. Rome with his Doctor's degree "Magna Silvam Crematam" was so found onmy Fifty-nine years ago, October 22, 1877, cum laude." a short time ago), in the Annals, in old Father Levan was born in Peru, Illinois. And Father J. Martin tells us: "He was (Continued on Page 4.) At his birth his mother died. When (Continued on Page 3.) Two The De Andrein Two- - -- r__ _------· · ----- ·- - The---De- Ancirein izing what a pillar Bishop Sheehan was to the Church in China; while the letters of the confreres who worked with and under him breathe such a note of admiration and reverence as to be truly edifying. Let us love God, but let it be at the expense of our arms and in the sweat of our brow. -St. Vincent de Paul FATHER COYLE SENDS MANY EXHIBITS Father James Coyle has sent many articles to the museum, Published monthly by the Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit of the directly from China and through his father and mother, Mr. Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. and Mrs. L. J. Coyle. The beautifully colored robes of a man- darin make, perhaps, the most striking display; but there are Subscription: 15c. per copy; $1.00 per year (nine issues) many who feel that the various pieces of exquisite needlework possess points of superiority. The coolie sandals, the wierc Editor ------John A. Gaughan, C. M. looking musical instrument, the saucy, not to say impertinent Assistant Editors ------Maurice J. Hymel, C. M. black Buddah, and the tiny slippers of the Chinese women are Newman C. Eberhardt, C. M. only some of the articles that provoke much interest and com- Business Manager ------Lawrence B. Walsh, C. M. ment. The Chinese conception of Our Lord and of the Blessed Circulation Manager ------George E. Dolan, C. M. Mother, in the pictures which Father Coyle sent, excited many Faculty Adviser ------Rev. James O'Dea, C. M. remarks. The majority of us at the seminary had never seen CONTRIBUTORS these two depicted as the Chinese mind would naturally picture Rev. E. Kammer, C. M. Mr. J. Lehane, C. M. them, that is, with Oriental features. But the first mild shock of surprise quickly turned into admiration, for the pictures are A PROFITABLE RETROSPECT cunningly wrought. The wood carvings however, which Father Coyle sent, take When the inhabitants of Perryville saw how many priests had the prize for cleverness. Comprising a dozen or so tiny objects come to the funeral of Father Levan and when they heard rainging from jinrikishas to a water buffalo and a native river Father Barr's eloquently sincere sermon, they must have para- craft, they give a good cross section of Chinese life. Father phrased the words of the Chanaariites at the burial of Jacob: Coyle's pithy comment on each article heightens the value of This is a great mourning to the Vincentians. the assortment. Without doubt these diminutive specimens of Well might such a comparison be made, for just as Jacob at Chinese handicraft form the center of attraction in the mu- God's bidding went to Mesopotamia, returned again to Chanaan, seum just now. "Aren't they neat?" and "Aren't they clever!" and then, though old and infirm, went down into Egypt, so did are the remarks which they always provoke. this priest go everywhere, humbly, promptly, obediently. Thank you Father Coyle for all your goodness, and thank you Whether his destination was Rome or Chicago, Dallas or Los Mr. and Mrs. Coyle for all your kindness. Angeles, a seminary or a university, he was ready. For him Superiors were never changed. Only men were changed; the Superior remained the same. When love is blind, it results in ST. PATRICK'S NIGHT foolishness; when obedience is blird it also results in foolish- At the suggestion of the kind Director of Students, two ness-the foolishness of God that is wiser than men. Father youthful amateurs put their heads together, and with the aid Levan was foolish in that way; he could never see both sides of a typewriter, produced, and are directing what they hope will of an argument, he only saw God's side. result in a slightly different St. Patrick's entertainment. The Therefore this obedient man spoke of victories in practically production is entitled, "The Wild Irish Rose". ... yes, its the every house of the Western Province, victories that led to num- song. erous and extensive buildings, rectories measured in dollars and One of the things that will make this night slightly different, cents, in equipment, in enrollments, but for him, victories will be the appearance of our Irish Orchestra, who are making measured only in the scales of the the sanctuary. Specific de- history at the Barrens. These young musicians will furnish the tails are useless: each of his confreres could supply his own. back-ground for all the St. Patrick's tenors. Each can fill them in, each can add a touch, and when the pic- The scene is once more laid in Ireland, an incident which, of ture is complete his rugged face appears placid with the peace course, is to be expected for a St. Patrick's program. it hap- of the death that is life and his rough hands appear at last at pens to be a fashionable home in Dunleary, a suburb of Dublin. rest from works "done with all his might." But we must go no further-the play will go on. It was, indeed, a great mourning for the Vincentians. It was The cast, incidentally, which is only a small part of St. their mourning, not his who lay in his gray casket all night in Patrick's after all, we are happy to say is most excellent. The Mary's Shrine. It was his gain, our loss. His mind and heart roll call: Messrs. Clark, Stamm, Canon, Kane, Graham, not to as vast as his frame have left vacancies which no one man can mention all the members of the Orchestra . ... , who would fill. Perhaps his place can be filled only by all of his confi eres rmiss St. Patrick's night at the Barrens, with such experienced together, if each would learn a little from Father Thomas faces on the stage? Levan. CHINA CHINA HAILS THIE MUSEUM Reminiscent of Christmas at the Barrens, Fr. Vandenberg The same enthusiastic approval that was accorded by the sang "O Holy Night" on Christmas morning, while Frs. Teng, home confreres to the Bishop Sheehan Memorial Museum has Abbott and V. Smith sang the "Adeste Fideles." All the par- been given by the missionaries who are laboring in China. ishioners thought the singing was wonderful. In the evening Their letters are arriving, filled with the highest praise for the the Seminarians entertained with some short plays. Fr. Teng undertaking which is to preserve the memory of a truly great acted as interpreter for the benefit of the newly arrived priests missionary. One cannot read the testimonials of men like Bis- who are still somewhat unacquainted with the Chinese lan- hop Dumond, Bishop Defebre, and Bishop Misner without real- guage. February 1936 Three Ferur 193 I ~--·9 -·l"II - _-_~ ~---~- I·- Three---~--~ MOTOR MISSIONS RE- PROVINCE NEWS "A WORKMAN, A FOLLOWER CEIVE NEW IMPETUS OF CHRIST, A RELIGIOUS" "Thus They Evade Our Faith" is the "If you can't get the people into the subject of Fr. Fallon's series of lectures (Continued from Page 1.) church, go out into the streets and get over the radio. He is broadcasting over always young looking, big and fat. No did. them. Take your belongings in a cart, station W.E.W. St. Louis, every Sunday one ever worked harder than he it does not matter-the important morning at 10:45 o'clock. Fr. McIntyre Monsignor William Quinn, now head ot this same station. his thing is to get the people." This is a also broadcasts over the Propagation of the Faith, was quotation from the advice of St. Vin- Excellent results are being produced oy first student at St. Thomas' Seminary in ana cent to one of his missioners. Here we this Catholic Motor Mission program Denver. Father Levan taught Theology from this have St. Vincent-the first Catholic its popularity can be attested to the first four scholastics in the early station wants Motor Missioner. that the President of the years there. On the Novitiate he was them to take another period during the Care of Seminary. He and I were the first No wonder then that the work is week as well as Sunday morning. to occupy the old study hall which later growing quickly and successfully in became the old laundry; no heat ever this, his family. This summer twelve Frs. Coupal and Preston Murphy are reached us there during the winter men will be actively engaged in the busy giving missions in Texas. Dickin- months. He was always a good friend Street Missions, an increase of seven son, Texas City, Houston, and Dallas, and ever a true one. He was very close men since its beginning last summer. will be visited during this Lenten season. to me." Levan was a great student and One unit, headed by Fr. Coupal, * * * "Father will work in the St. Joseph Diocese. an exemplary priest," says Father Marshal In the February issue of the Shield ma- With Fr Coupal are Frs. P. Murphy, Le Sage. "A marvelous and wonderful gazine, under the caption: "Theologian Darling, Daspit, Roche and another debater. As a student he spoke Latin On Executive Board" appeared the pic- man yet to be added. They have the fluently. He always participated in the ture of one of our Students, Mr. Thomas active support and interest of Bishop "Academy session." A discussion which Mahoney. Besides representing theolo- LIe Blond, who has organized a society he and Father Tom Finney had as scho- gical students on this Mission Crusade of men to partially finance this unit. lastics on "Persona" was the best the board, Mr. Mahoney is also the guiding Fr. Coupal recently gave a card party students ever witnessed. Deep and in- genius of the Vincention Catholic Infor- at the Palmer House, Chicago, the pro- tense interest in everything was charac- mation Society which is meeting with ceeds of which will be used for furnish- teristic of him. As an athlete he was great initial success. ing equipment for the unit. They will poor, but it was his wont to give all he have three cars each fully equipped * * * had while participating in any sport. He with loud speakers, and necessary par- Frs. McGlynn and Beatty, two Eastern was always good humored, and ever ready aphernalia for the Street Missions. Province men, have successfully com- to discuss any and every subject which the Seminary might be presented, and he was stubborn The other unit headed by Fr. Fal- pleted a mission here at inspiration a per- in his contentions. But, it is to be re- lon, will include Frs. McIntyre, Phoenix, church. Due to their night has marked, obedience always found him im- Kuchler and two more men yet to be petual novena every Monday novena mediately submissive. No one ever had chosen. They will continue and follow been started in the Church. This of the Miracu- to restrain himself more than he, but he up their work of last year in the Arch- is in honor of Our Lady people themselves never broke a rule voluntarily. Because of diocese of St. Louis. They too will be lous Medal and the will conduct the singing and ceremonies. his intellectual capabilities, he always ex- split up into three different groups celled in entertainments. His reading in working from Cape to Arcadia to St. the refectory was beautiful. There were Louis, covering the same towns as last Recent Changes: Pr. Kelley is Pastor four excellent readers among the Stu- at Long Beach; Fr. Corcoran is President year as well as new ones. Each group dents: Father Michael Ryan, Bishop of the Los Angeles Prep; Fr. Charles Glass, Father Malloy, and Father Tom has been supplied with the latest loud O'Connor is temporary Superior at La Levan, who headed the list. His Latin and speaking equipment. Salle; Fr. Tom Lilley is Chaplan at St. English were equally fluent, and imme- Fr. Fallon is making plans for a Pauls, Texas. diately he absorbed your attention." Such are the things which three men radio program to be broadcasted every * * * who knew Father Levan well, and whom Monday morning over station W. E. On February 17, Mr. Puncher, the first we interviewed, had to say concerning of the new Novice Brothers, pronounced W. The purpose of this program-The him. Undoubtedly, all who knew him his Good Purposes. The Brothers now Catholic Motor Mission Review of the would voice the same sentiments. He was number five novices and three postulants. W,eek-will be to render an account a zealous priest, and an indefatigable of the work of the missioners during worker, having in mind only the will and fan mail received at sta- of God and not the opinions of men con- the past week. Letters tion W.G.N. attest to the continued suc- cerning him or his doings. True to his Funds for this undertaking are being cess of Fr. Phoenix in his broadcasting type, he died in active service on February obtained by means of collections taken program. He is grateful to all the stu- 9-he was superior of the Preparatory who have written Seminary in Los Angeles. up at the Sunday Masses of various St. dents and their folks in to the station commending his pro- A solemn requiem Mass was celebrated Louis churches in which Frs. McIn- gram. by the Most Reverend Bishop Cantwell tyre and Fallon will deliver sermons * * * in Los Angeles, for the repose of his soul: announcing the activities of this new Ordinations will take place here at the Accompanied by Father Le Sage, the body work of the Little Company. Seminary on June 6th. was sent here for burial. Vespers were Four The De Andrein Fou _ I___ _ _ TheI DeI~Ancirein "A WORKMAN, A FOLLOWER LO0 ER WORLD NEWS OF CHRIST, A RELIGIOUS" / o chanted by the Students' choir when the ST. VINCENT'S COLLEGE, body arrived at four o'clock the after- CASTLEKNOCK noon of the fourteenth of February. A dinner in honor of the centenary of That evening, Matins and Lauds were the famous Irish College was held recent- chanted. July 19, 1917: "Separation with the ly in London at the Prince Edward At ten o'clock the next morning, the Novices as our guests started at 2:15 Suite of the Piccadilly Hotel. More than Very Reverend Visitor, Father Flavin, p. m. with a five inning baseball game two hundred alumni and their guests at- celebrated the funeral Mass, assisted by played on an improvised field situated tended. In proposing a toast to the Col- Fathers T. Finney and M. LeSage, as dea- between the dairy barn and the water lege, Fr. John Caulfield, P. P., said that con and subdeacon respectively. Father J. tower. The two teams were intermixed in his thirty years experience as a priest Zimmermann was the master of cere- with Students and Novices. The bat- in London he had never met teaching to monies. Father William Barr, with heart- tery for one side was Mr. Altenburg, compare with that imparted to the souls felt sincerity, masterfully delivered the catcher, and Messrs. Johnson and Gar- of their students by the Vincentian funeral oration. The body was interred vey, pitchers; for the other, Mr. Fur- Fathers at Castleknock. Today its grad- in the Community cemetery, the pall- long, catcher, and Mr. Theriac, pitcher. uates are leaders ia medicine, in law, and bearers being Fathers J. Martin, M. Ries, This latter battery won the game, the in sports. From the old College had come J. Cronin, M. O'Connell, J. Murray, and score being 8-2. Mr. Stack umpired, fifteen rugby internationals. He referred M. Moore. and Mr. Coyle was scorekeeper. Frs. Joe to Castleknock as a powerhouse of devo- A large number of priests were able to Finney, Monaghan, Durbin, and tion to the Mother of God. be present at the burial services.. TneeyY Kirschenheuter were in attendance." In responding, the Very Reverend were: The Very Reverend Visitor, Fr. July 23, 1917: "A day not to be for- Thomas K. Donovan, C. M., president or Flavin; Very Reverend Fathers: T. Fin- igotten by Messrs. McDonnell, McNeil, St. Vincent's College, thanked the stu- ney, Barr, O'Connell, Quinn, Cronin, M. William Ward, Misner, Dillon, Thorp, dents for their loyalty and added that in Moore, G. O'Malley, Flannery; Reverend: Furlong, Garvey, and Gaughan. While the hundred years of its existence the Fathers: Martin, Duggan, LeSage, Mur- working in the interest of the grotto College had produced fifteen archbishops ray, Ries, Monaghan, Cannon, Kuchler, they were soaked to the hide from very and bishops. The first boy on the roll Daspit, Singleton, Fallon, P. Le Fevre, heavy rains." became founder of Niagara University and McIntyre, P. Schmucker; of the Eastern August 26, 1917: "F'rs. Hueber, Mc- Archbishop of Toronto. Other distin- Province, Reverend Fathers McGlynn and Williams, and Blechle arrived on the fuished speakers were Sir Thomas Mo- Beatty attended; from the secular clergy night train. With them camp some lony, prominent London lawyer, whose came Reverend Fathers: Huber, Hoffman, interesting Community news. Fr. acquaintance with the Vincentians in Gasner, Woltering, Aylward, Nauman, and Thomas Devine is to be stationed at Dublin began sixty-one years ago, and members, Wempe. The Seminary Faculty St. Vincent's in St. Louis. Fr. Winne Mr. Gerald Russell, grandson of the first a notable Students, Novices, Brothers, leaves Kenrick to go back to Dallas. Fr. Lord Russell of Killowen who was himself Charity, and rela- group of Daughters of Flavin leaves De Paul to go to Ken- a graduate of Castleknock. Fr. WoodlocK, tives and friends of the deceased. rick." S. J., also spoke. August 27, 1917: "First day of the ST. MARY'S TRAINING SCHOOL THEOLOGIANS ENGAGED annual retreat .... Mr. Lilly is read- STRAWBERRY HILL WORK IN RESEARCH ing the spiritual reading during the re- Our house at Strawberry Hill, outside (Continued from Page L.) treat; Mr. Foley is reading the decrees. London, had as its guest recently the Most diaries, etc., etc. Then the material .... In view of the fact that our grape Reverend Arthur Hinsley, Archbishop ot found must be put in order, sifted and crop is so large this year we are get- Westminster. His Grace presided at the checked, especially dates and names. On- ting plenty of grapes in the refectory." Solemn High Mass in the College chapel. ly when that drudgery has been finished October 11, 1932: "Fr. Levan ex- The 'Missa Cum Jubilo' was sung by the can actual writing begin. plained to John Roche the correct way entire student body. At the entry of the Much has been lost beyond linding, of using a scythe when cutting grass. Archbishop, a special choir sang Hohner- much has been sent away to other insti- His kind words reached John's heart." leim's 'Ecce Sacerdos', and at the offer- tutions: but an effort will be made to March 7, 1933: "Just before the tory, Witt's 'Ave Marie.' His Grace bring back what rightfully belongs to finale of the program tonight in honor preached. St. Mary's of the Barrens either in the of St. Thomas Aquinas, Fr. Levan re- It is not generally known that our house originals or in copies. Confreres through- marked how appropriate it was that at Strawberry Hill was once the home of asked to the Angelic Doctor should be honored out the province are urgently that famous eighteenrth-century author forward anything of interest they may with the first program to be held in our and connoissseur, Horace Walpole, during hav,e-diaries. old photographs, newspaper new auditorium." clippings, parish histories, etc. They can July 12, 1933: "Fr. Levan is going to whose lifetime the Gothic Castle at (be sure that what they send in will be preside at our examination on the rules Strawberry Hill on the Thames was one most welcome and will be put in a safe of prosody. If we do not pass, no of the showplaces of England. The pub- place. The project has the hearty ap- camp!" lic was admitted by ticket omy. HIere proval of the Very Reverend Visitor. A July 20, 1933: "Examination day! the eccentric Walpole had collected treas- room off the library is being fitted up Fr. Levan arrived in the auditorium ures and to accommodate all that may be found, at 9:00 a. m. and required for the exam curios from all over the world, and the more interesting things will be the first twenty rules of prosody. All and here to this day many of them re- placed on exhbition passed, I am sure." main. Volume 6 Perryville, Missouri, April, 1936. Number 6

STUDENTS PRESENT MUSEUM ON THE MARCH RELIGIOUS DRAMA "You're going right along!" This is the general tenor of the remarks made as ex- hibit after exhibit is put on display in the Edward T. Sheehan Memorial Museum. Even on the calm, peaceful seas of Owing to the splendid cooperation of confreres at home and abroad and to the generos- Religious life, the waves of doubt oc- ity of other patrons, the progress of the undertaking established in honor of Bishop casionally run high, and the combers Sheehan is most gratifying. May the development of the past few months be a presage of dissatisfaction and unrest threat- of continued success. en to wreck the lives of individuals. This was vividly brought home to us in powerful drama presented on the Seminary stage Easter Monday even- ing. The action of the play concerns it- self with the wavering Faith of three young priests in themselves and their Order. A supposed miracle worked upon one of their confreres, and 'the ,supposition furthered by the desire o0 an atheistic Doctor to study the phenomena of faith-healing, manages through the course of half a dozen dramatic and fast moving scenes to re- store to two of the "three Musketeers," their trust in God and their vocation. Not so fortunate is Fr. Ahern, desig- nated to be the postulator of the cause of the Blessed Joseph, on basis of the fancied miracle. He at first instinctively feels and then through The picture of the museum which tops these columns was taken some time ago. Since the confession of the doctor positively then more cases have been added, more articles put on display, a beautiful statue of knows the invalidity of the evidence. Blessed John Gabriel Perboyre procured, and a complete rearrangement made in the The restoration of Fr. Ahern's confi- set-up. Electric lighting has been installed inside the cases, and a fair sized collection of dence in Divine Providence and the (Continued on Page 4.) conversion of the heretical doctor, is brought about in the closing scenes EASTERN PROVINCIAL WESTERN PROVINCE by a real miracle, worked on the doc- SPENDS DAY AT BARRENS PIONEER RETURNS HOME tor's nephew. The play closes with Another memorable event has been re- The time had come when the Little their realization of the stupendous corded in the Annals of the Barrens. Company in the United States, in order truth contained in the words of the Memorable, indeed, because it has cement- to work more effectively, must be divided dying Rector: "The greatest miracle ed together more compactly that bond of into two provinces-the Eastern and the of all is Faith." confrere-ship existing between the Sons of Western. On November 15, 1888, three Though no effort was spared, I St. Vincent de Paul in the Eastern and novices came from the East to Perry- found it impossible to single out for Western Provinces of this country. ville, here to complete their novitiate and special honors one characterization. Memorable, also because of its rarity, for be enrolled as the first to pronounce their No sooner was I prepared to give to not every year, nor even every ten years, Hcly Vows in the Western Province as the kindly, tolerant, understanding does the Barrens see the respective Visi- such. Father William Henry Musson, C. Rector recreated by Mr. McDermott, tors of both Provinces walking side by M., was one of these. some special praise, than I thought; side. He was born in Philadelphia on Octo- "Yes, but what about the stern as- On Sunday, l.arch the fifteenth, the ber 9, 1867, and died in St.. Louis on ceticism of Mr. Sharpe's Assistant Barrens had the privilege of welcoming )March 2, 1936. The records inform us Rector; wasn't that well done?" the Very Reverend Visitor of the East, that he took his Holy Vows on May 8, I had to admit that it was. By way Father W. Slattery, C. M. V. Accompany- 1889, and was ordained priest on June 16, of contrast I then thought of the ing him from St. Louis were the Very 1892. quizzical, slightly ironic Monsignor as Reverend Visitor of the West, Father T. His career in the Community was cer- Flavin, C. M. V., and the Very Reverend tainly oustanding. For twenty-three years interpreted by Mr. James Cashman, Doctor W. Barr, C. M., President of Ken- he was engaged in directing seminarians. ,and I chuckled. An image of the rick Seminary. He contributed greatly toward the build- dour humorless Scot, as portrayed by (Continued on Page 3.) (Continued on Page 3.) (Continued on Page 4.) Two The De Andrein Tw The_ De_ Anr are long, long thoughts." And yet they were pertinent thoughts since on the last day of the paschal season that we were now beginning some of our number will have been commissioned to bring this light to others, to be identified with it, to be other Let us love God, but let it be at the expense of our arms and lights, to be other Christs. Would this happen to us all some in the sweat of our brow. -St. Vincent de Paul day? Again we prayed. Published monthly by the Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit of the But we will pass on and others will take our places. We will Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. do our work. We will bring our allotted portion of light. We will grow old. We will be laid in little plots. Depressions will Subscription: 15c. per copy; $1.00 per year (nine issues) come and go. Alarmists will shout and rant. Perhaps men will Editor ------John A. Gaughan, C. M. erase our work. Of us nothing will remain; the world will go Assistant Editors - - - -- Maurice J. Hymel, C. M. on without us, it will have nothing of us, nothing at all, nothing Newman C. Eberhardt, C. M. save-Lumen Christi. Business Manager ------Lawrence B. Walsh, C. M. Circulation Manager ------George E. Dolan, C. M. LOOKING FORWARD Faculty Adviser ------Rev. James O'Dea, C. M. CONTRIBUTORS With the advent of spring come thoughts of camp, and they Mr. John Brosnan, C. M. Mr. Vincent Walsh, C. M. loom high this year. Already, definite moves have been Mr. Bernard Fitz Gerald, C. M. made towards arranging things to make camp more enjoyable. A band of seven students was at the site for a few days, not LUMEN CHRISTI many weeks ago, and they began the preparation by planting trees and fencing the property. Our Superior, Father Brennan, Lumen Christi! The first light from the new fire entered the has again manifested his enthusiasm in a student activity by church and those two ideas of light and of entrance made us donating a substantial sum towards the purchasing of a new think. In fact it made us think of something we seldom recall camp truck. He may be sure that the Students are very grateful. now, it has been so long ago. It caused us to remember the first Those six weeks in the open air under the trees of the Ozarks, time when the light of Christ entered our lives. We saw the now commence to take form on the horizon of our thoughts. good sister again, and again we were spellbound at her prodi- We know the place; we remember last summer's six weeks; we gious stories of good boys and bad devils. Our little cathechism expect another most enjoyable camping season; we invite you lay before us again. Father Rector is looking down at us again to visit us out there. over his glasses. Eh, what was that? Oh, why did God fnake me? I know, Father. "God made me to know Him, to love THANK YOU Him, and to serve Him in this world and to be happy with Him in the next." There could be no other answer. It was Every now and then Father Joseph Finney's name wanders easy. We could answer it any time. We have learned much into the DE ANDREIN. We use the word "wander" ad- since then. Perhaps we do know a little Greek. Maybe Latin visedly in order to point out how very inexact it is. Experience slips with polished ease from our tongue. Maybe philosophy is indeed has shown that this is not the word to use with Father no longer a maze, perhaps even a little theological knowledge Finney's name. For when something happens again and has turned our heads just a wee bit. Day by day we become again there is no need of a logician to declare that this is more enlightened. We know there are other answers now, not chance and that there must be a cause. Therefore when it some even that do not contain the word, "God." But that happens that time after 'time the Students are the recipients of first light of Christ shines yet. We still know the answer, not gifts and favors from Father Finney, the cause must lie in his the only answer, but the right one. It is not so easy, in fact habitual disposition of kindly solicitude for their welfare and only now do we realize how bright is the Light and how very, his helpfulness in assisting them to do whatever they have a very black is the dhrkness on all sides. We wondered whether mind to. Even if some may challenge the reasoning, none can we could always answer rightly. We did not say that we would r or will contradict the conclusion that Father Finney is most de- -the story of the cock-crow was too fresh in our minds for that serving of the Students' gratitude. This time Father Finney -but we prayed that we would-always. again showed that he desires to help them whenever he has an Lumen Christi! Another light of Christ? Yes. The same opportunity. He has donated to the Students' organization, light? Yes, but brighter. Such were our thoughts as we tried the Vincentian Foreign Mission Society, two large pieces of to recall the second time the light of Christ came into our lives, office equipment, a multigraph and a folding machine. or rather when it began to shine so brightly that we could see All of Father Finney's acts of helpfulness do not appear in only Him, and parents, friends, home, ambitions, everything this or any other paper and he probably would rather have this faded into the background. This light burnt, it scorched, Ft omitted. But we must take at least this opportunity to express hurt. But we would have it and we held to it and finally a our appreciation. It is but a small return that we can make but Good Samaritan came and healed all our heartaches and told we would rather make it than let the matter pass unnoticed. us that we were His. We have Him now, but has He us? We Thank you, Father. wondered; we prayed. Lumen Christi! The light has reached the sanctuary now. LECTURER Shall our light grow and grow until it shall be put on a candle- Father P. Schmucker, C. M., added another lecture last week stick to shine to all in God's house? Shall its brightness con- to the series inaugurated by Father McIntyre, C. M., several tinue to increase until one day we shall be told: "You are the weeks ago. These talks are to be given periodically on subjects light of the world," go, give of your light to others? And shall of current interest. This latest dissertation by Fr. Schmucker we pass through dark places and lose none of our brightness? dealt with the ever popular subject of Astronomy, and in it he Oh, these were longing thoughts, but "the thoughts of youth showed the practical application in the life of a priest. April 1936. Three Apri 196 I Three AROUND THE PROVINCE EASTERN PROVINCIAL RETREAT MASTER On April 6, 7, and 8, Father Preston Murphy, C. M., conducted a three days retreat (Continued from Page 1.) at De Paul Academy in Chicago. In coming to the cradle of Vincen- FATHER T. NUSS, C. M. tianism in America, Father Slattery Word has reached us that our old friend and confrere, Father Nuss, was sick at Hotel did not feel out of place. He was Dieu in New Orleans. We pray he will be well soon. right at home, for the Spirit of the VISITORS East and West have their life giving Several of the confreres were back to the Barrens for a visit during the holidays. energy from the heroic works of those Certainly, they were welcome. pioneer sons of St. Vincent who knew CHINA. how to spend and to be spent in the Letters from China inform us that the confreres who went over recently are now service of the Master. assigned to particular duties and are getting along very well. The Students and Novices were very ADDRESS grateful to have the opportunity of At a meeting of the Catholic Press in St. Louis recently, Father M. O'Malley, C. M., meeting the Visitor of the Eastern delivered an address entitled "Broadcast- Mindedness." Province. In his address to the Stu- DEACON OF HONOR dent Body, our distinguished guest On April 15, at a pontifical mass celebrated by Archbishop J. J. Glennon in the new told us how happy he was to visit St. Louis Cathedral, for the opening of the centenary celebration of the Sisters of St. the Seminary. "The traditions current Joseph, Father W. Barr, C M., was deacon of honor in the Eastern Province" he said, ANNIVERSARY "have painted in glowing colors the Brother Fred celebrated his forty-ninth anniversary on March 25. Barrens and all connected with it." STAMPS To Father Slattery these traditions The Vincentian Foreign Mission Society has gone into the stamp business in the and ideals became realities on March hope of securing additional funds for the Chinese missions. It would be much appre- 15. And, as he himself expressed it, ciated by the secretaries if this announcement would be given the widest publicity "It was always my wish to see the possible. Those who can promote the saving and collecting of cancelled stamps by in- Barrens. Now that I am here it al1 dividuals or institutions are respectfully urged to do so. Immediate profits are not con- seems like a dream. I can hardly be- templated but it is to be hoped that earnest, faithful cooperation will in time bring lieve it." results worthy of the undertaking. (Continued on Page 4)

PERPETUAL NOVENA WESTERN PROVINCE signor Crane. Seventy-five priests were PIONEER RETURNS HOME in attendance. The body was brought Our Eastern Province confreres who here for interment. Our Very Reverend conducted a mission in the parish (Continued from Page 1.) Visitor, Father T. J. Flavin, celebrated the church here recently, started a per- ing of the clergy in the Mississippi Valley. Solemn Requiem Mass, assisted by the petual novena in honor of Our Lady For seventeen years, 1906-1923, he directed Reverend William P. Barr, C. M., as dea- of the Miraculous Medal in the parish. the destinies of the central house of the con and the Reverend John J. Cronin, C. The service is held each Monday Western Province where he had started M., as subdeacon. Rev. John Zimmerman, evening at seven-fifteen o'clock. Father the Novitiate. In 1910 he was appointed C. M., was Master of Ceremonies. The John Zimmermann leads the novena Provincial Procurator, a position which he Mass was attended by many priests, the prayers, one of the confreres of the held until his death. Scholastics, Novices, Brothers, several house delivers a short sermon, and Those confreres who were associated Daughters of Charity, and a large number Benediction of the Most Blessed Sa- with him closely, are unanimous in declar- of laity. crament follows. The time for the ing that he was a true priest of the priest- The following priests were present in devotion is one half hour. hood of Christ, humble, simple, zealous, the Sanctuary: The Reverend Fathers T. attracted the To say the least, it has mortified, and meek. Especially do they Finney, M. O'Malley, Martin, McCabe, S. present in parishioners, for they are ýemphasize the fact that he always had P. Hueber, Duggan, Murray, R. Powers large numbers each Monday evening; a good word of advice for those in need; Theriac, G. O'Malley, Kirschenheuter, Har- to capa- every time the church is filled and that he was always a friend to those vey, Sheldon, Monaghan, Overberg, James from the letters received, city. Judging in trials and difficulties. Lilley, Walter Quinn, McIntyre, B. Miller, most munificent in Our Lady has been To quote Reverend Stephen Paul Hue- W. Vidal, Daspit, Darling, and our Semi- people. rewarding the devotion of the ber, C. M., who delivered the funeral nary Faculty. Reverend Fathers J. Skelly oration, "He died like a priest and a and C. McKenzie were present as repre- soldier of Christ, obedient even unto sentatives of the Eastern Province of the death." Congregation of the Mission. The secular in Pace. Requiescat Funeral services were held at St. Vin- clergy was represented by the Reverend FATHER CLAUDE THORPE, C. M. cent's Church in St. Louis, on Thursday, Fathers G. McMahon, Towmany, James March 5. There was a Solemn Requiem Collins, Van Tourenhaut, M. P. Walsh, BORN ARPIL 14, 1886 High Mass. His Excellency the Most Rev. Bauer, Aylward, Mispagel, Kotte, Wolter- DIED MARCH 25, 1936 Archbishop John J. Glennon gave the Ab- ing, James Huber, Dowling, Hoflick, A priest of God and a true son of solution. His Excellency the Most Rev. O'Reilly, Naumann, Dailey, O'Toole, St. Vincent. Bishop Christian H. Winkleman, was pres- Schlueter, Sherman, Feye, Gasner, Mo- ent in the Sanctuary; also Rt. Rev. Mon- sier and Wempe. Four The De Andrein Fou The De31Anctrei MUSEUM ON THE MARCH STUDENTS PPRESENT (Continued from Page 1.) RELIGIOUS DRAMA photographs graces the walls. Hence (Continued from Page 1.) the museum, as it now stands, is Mr. Canon came to my mind unbid- superior by far to the original display den, and this but increased my which'the picture represents. Unfor- confusion. My thoughts ran on tunately, a shortage of time does not April 16, 1911: "Easter Sunday. All bringing to mind the crisp, matter of the museum permit of a new picture of the ceremonies of the Church were well fact manner that Mr. Stamm gave to in -as it is at present-appearing carried out. The music was heavy, still his Fr. Ahern; the emotion and the this issue of the "De Andrein." How- it was well rendered. Fr. Souvay sang spirit of unrest of Mr. Zoellner's Fr. ever, such a picture is promised for the Mass; Fr. Peter Finney preached." Fulton; the vitality and romance of publication in the not too distant future. Mr. Cortelyou's Fr. Rawleigh. I was Sunday! A Two beautiful letters of appreciation April 7, 1912: "Easter still undecided as to whom I would change was inauguratea anent Bishop Sheehan have arrived noteworthy pick for the outstanding characteriza- transfer of the from their Excellencies Bishops O'Shea this morning-the tion. After reviewing the characteriz- Mass and Sermon to 6:00 in- and DeFebre. Solemn tions of Messrs. Graham, Connolly, stead of 10:30, the hour hitherto pre- A WORD OF APPRECIATION Donohoe in mind, I decided that to Fr. Shaw celebrated, with Mr. Visitors are always sure to comment scribed. do so was impossible, for they were all Sweeney as deason, and Mr. Case as on the excellent statue of Blessed John outstanding; for each was perfect in subdeacon. Fr. Gregory preached the Gabriel Perboyre which occupies a his part. sermon." prominent place in the Museum. So to Mr. Mahoney, the Director of From the beginning Blessed John Ga- March 23, 1913: "The Feast of Our the play, to the capable cast, and to briel was considered the heavenly pa- Lord's Resurrection! ! ! The day, the designers and builders of the ela- tron of the undertaking; so one of the dark and gloomy. Solemn Mass at 6:00 borate scenery go the congratula- first concerns of the museum was to was celebrated by Fr. Musson. The tions and sincere appreciation of the procure a suitable representation of Christmas music was repeated with Student Body. him. Through the generosity of the an appropriate offertory, which was Kaletta Statuary Company of St. Louis not a brilliant success. Dr. Barr de- EASTERN PROVINCIAL livered a. dogmatic sermon prefaced this was accomrplished; for an old (Continued from Page 3.) with a novel introduciton on the crypt statue of our Blessed Confrere was so In the course of his talk, Father and sarcophagus of the great Napoleon beautifully refurbished as to make it ap- Slattery gave us some first hand in- . 'Deo gratias' at breakfast ... pear like new. It is with a heart full formation of the labors of our East- dinner at 12.00." of gratitude that this kind favor is A very elaborate ern confreres in the Panama Zone. acknowledged. April 12, 1914: ".. . . . The altar His concluding words sounded the FUITHER THANKS decorations are very good. For these keynote of every Seminarian's life, Other benefactors are not wanting. and for a generous donation of Easter "Strive one and all to be Other A handsome offering from Father Ger- lilies we are indebted to Messrs. McNeil Christs in the real honest-to-goodness ald G. McMahon, of Holy Rosary parish and Ward. The choir rendered very sense of that august word." in St. Louis, enables the museum to successfully the Mass written by a First impressions are lasting ones. procure cases and supplies of which it Spanish confrere, Fr. Bonafonte." So, in seeing and hearing the Rever- is in need. A set of red drapes, the IMarch 31, 1918: "Easter morning! ! end Visitor of the East we were great- gift of Mrs. T. W. Barrett, lends charm The Community Mass at 5:00 a. m. was ly awed by his Priestly dignity, his and color to the background of the said by our Reverend Visitor. The amiability, his keen sense of humor, principal display in the museum; while Solemn Mass began at 6:00 with the and his true spirt of confrere-ship. the articles received from Mrs. Eliza- tIhe Vidi Aquam.' 'Deo gratias' at breakfast Although his visit was short, remain in beth Bereswill, whose son Father Louis and dinner . . . . The Reverend Visi- memory of it is destined to Pereswill, C. M., is now laboring in tor came to see us in the afternoon. .. " the hearts of all of us. China, form treasured exhibits. An To Father Slattery we say, "Bon exquisite set of Chinese vaces comes April 20, 1919: "Easter Sunday. The Voyage and God Speed" on his visit from the Very Reverend Visitor, and Community arose at 4:00, and at 5:00 to the Foreign Missions in China! from Father Louis Coyle, C. M., of Mass was held in the Community Cha- With you, Father, go the prayers China comes a variety of objects chief pel by Fr. Lavelle. A cup of coffee be- and the sincere wishes ofathe Barrens of which is a romplete Chinese Bridal fore the Solemn Mass at 6:00 ..... for success with 'the great harvest in- wardrobe. The photographs received 'Deo gratias' at all the meals." trusted to your care! from Bishop Misner are exciting a April 4,,1920: "Easter Sunday! ! ! great deal of interest, for they,-per- There was a light lunch in the kitchen THE BAZAAR haps more than anything yet received, at 5:45, just before the Solemn Mass. -show the life of a Chinese missionary .... 'Deo gratias" at all the meals .... Although not as yet definitely settled as it really is. May the blessing of The weather is very unpleasant out- the annual Bazaar will in most all God be with all these kind patrons, side. It began snowing at 2:00 this af- probability be held on the night of May and may their contributions serve to ternoon and was still snowing at the 19. Plans are being rushed by the advance one of the primary ends of time of night prayers ..... Fr. Huebe:" committee in charge of arrangements the museum, namely, an arousal of a kindly gave us some candy at lunch. ... to make this the best ever. It is hoped deeper interest in Vincentian mission- During the afternoon the Very Rever- that as many of the confreres as pos- ary activity in China. end Visitor came to see the Students." sible will be present on that occasion. e6 Pe e , 1 . Num r

Volume 6 . Perryville, Missouri, May, 1936. Number 7

Bishop Rosati ,Memorial Shrine Dedicated

WELCOME MRS. E. L. DOHENY BISHOP SHEEHAN MUSEUM BISHOP WINKLEMANN VISITS SEMINARY ADVANCES On Sunday, May 24, the Seminary A third successive year finds the genial We feel that our friends and patrons, had the long awaited pleasure of a Bishop Winklemann, auxiliary bishop of as well as our confreres in many lands, visit St. Louis, at the Barrens. This time he from its distinguished benefactress, will be interested to know that our Mission Mrs. Edward L. Doheny of Los Angeles. will increase the list of those upon whom Museum continues to grow rapidly. Al- guests could be more welcome. he has imposed hands by ten. Few though begun only last October, it already For several years past Mrs. Doheny Needless to say Bishop Winklemann is contains six large display cases besides most welcome. Though in his obliging and her late husband, Edward L. Do- numerous pictures, statues, vases and manner he would fain make St. Mary's be- heny, have been generous patrons of other souvenirs. We attribute this marve- lieve that everything is too good for him, the Barrens and its activities. The Vin- lous success under God to our many in all truth St. Mary's feels that no honor centian Foreign Missions, the new friends both within the Community and library, the Shrine of Our Lady of the is too great for a successor of the apostles outside it who are always so willing to and no welcome too hearty for such a Miraculous Medal, and the Memorial cooperate with any worthy project. other pioneers faithful friend. Every time that he has to Bishop Rosati and the EPISCOPAL VESTMENTS OF visited the Barrens, he has manifested a have been the special recipients of their BISHOP SHEEHAN spirit of cordiality that has gained for him Kindness. Just recently, however, the Museum re- the esteem of all. Mrs. Doheny, who had arrived in ceived what we consider the most valuable Since he ordained the class of 1934, the Perryville late Saturday, was present in contribution of all, an almost complete first whom he raised to the priesthood the parish Church of the Assumption set of the episcopal robes and vestments after his consecration, Bishop Winkle- for the Solemn High Mass celebrated of the late Most Reverend Edward T. mann has conducted all the ordinations by the Very Reverend Provincial at Sheehan, C. M., D. D., after whom the at St. Mary's and by this year will have 8:30. After the Mass, she was shown Museum is named. In a special case all elevated a total of twenty-two Vincentians over the grounds and the buildings. by themselves are the cassock, cappa mag- to the priesthood. The big event of the day, however, was na, amice, gloves, cincture and mozetta the blessing and dedication of the Bis- The Bishop will confer first tonsure up- of our late distinguished confrere. For hop Rosati Memorial Shrine which was on twenty-seven scholastics in the Stu- this magnificent gift we shall be forever made possible through the generosity dents' Chapel on the evening of June 5. grateful to the mother of Bishop Sheehan of Mrs. Doheny. On the following morning. Saturday of (Continued on page 4.) Visitors to the Barrens have long the Pentecost Ember-days, he will ordain been familiar with the old log cabin in sixty-four to various orders: ten to the holy the Novitiate grounds always pointed SEMINARY PERSONNEL priesthood, eleven to the subdiaconate, to with pride as the sacristy of the At the close of the school year of 1935- and forty-three to minor orders. This will Most Reverend Joseph Rosati, C. M., D. 1936, we find St. Mary's personnel as consitute one of the largest ordinations D., once Superior of Saint Mary's of follows: classes ever held at the Barrens. t' e Barrens and first Bishop of Saint Eighteen Priests. Louis. The cabin has now been moved Fifty-two Theologians. MEDICINE to a more suitable location, still in the Forty Philosophers. Ministering to Both Body and Soul Novices' grounds, reinforced, complete- To the Philosophy class was added Without Conflict. ily restored and placed under a special seven new members who have recently canopy to protect it from the weather, pronounced their holy vows: Messrs. De- (Reprinted from "News-Week": April 4, The Very Reverend T. J Flavin, C. M. Witt, W. Gaughan, Dicharry, Pansini, 1936-With Permission.) V., assisted by the Reverend John F. McHardy, O'Brien, Zimney. Catholic moral teachings-particularly Zimmerman as Master of Ceremonies, Thirty-one Novices those regarding pregnancy and steriliza- solemnly blessed the structure. An ad- This number includes the seventeen tion-frequently veer sharply away from dress, welcoming the honored guest to newly received Novices: Messrs. Gibbons, general medical practice. As a result. Sis- the Barrens, was given by the Rever- Marsh, Brennan, Rice, Ford, Riley, John- ters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Sis- end Mr. William Mahoney, C. M. An ston, O'Malley, Newsum, Hynes, Cook, ters of St. Francis, Sisters of Mercy, and eloquent and inspiring sermon on the Bentley, Kraff, Gillespie, Degan. Curley, other Catholic orders whicn operate 600-odd pioneers of the Congregation of the and Saunders. United States hospitals, daily confront Mission in this country to whom, with One Brother-Brother Fred. (Continued on page 4.) (Continued on page 4 ) Six Novice-Brothers. Two The De Andrein Two Te De ndrei God permits them, mar it. It is for you, priest of God, to spend lie rrb iI and be spent in catching these flying bodies and in bringing them back to their Center. The task seems enormous but He is now Let us love God, but let it be at the expense of our arms and with you in a more intimate way than ever. in the sweat of our brow. -St. Vincent de Paul You will be going now. But you will have memories- Published monthly by the Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit of the memories of St. Mary's. They will not be merely sentimental Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. I memories, rather we would say they will be efficacious mem- ories. For if St. Mary'a were but a name, who would give it a Subscription: 15c. per copy; $1.00 per year (nine issues) nioment's thought? And if it meant but a place, would not a Editor ------John A. Gaughan, C. M. few months' absence blot it out? But St. Mary's means more Assistant Editors ------Maurice J. Hymel, C. M. than that. For you it means the priesthood, for you it ought Newman C. Eberhardt, C. M. as it were participate in a finite way in the eternity of that Business Manager ------Lawrence B. Walsh, C. M. priesthood. For you it means your devoted confreres who Circulation Manager ------George E. Dolan, C. M. would if they could, tell you how much they rejoice with you. Faculty Adviser ------Rev. James O'Dea, C. M. But it means one thing more-Mary. You may be leaving St. CONTRIBUTORS Mary's, but morally you cannot leave Mary. You need her Mr. J. Lehane, C. M. Mr. T. Kavanaugh, C. M. even though you be grown to the full stature of your priestly vocation. You need her more than ever and our parting word VALEDICTORY is to commit you to her. Good-bye, gentlemen. Good-bye, gentlemen! There are no caps and gowns for you. Why, you will not even receive a pink ribboned diploma. Your BISHOP SHEEHAN MUSEUM DEDICATED friends may get a few souvenirs, but what do you receive? A Vested in surplice, stole, and cope, our Very Reverend Visi- Museum and the mark, gentlemen, a sacramental character seared into your soul, tor, T. J. Flavin, blessed the Bishop Sheehan statue of Blessed John Gabriel Perboyre during the dedication a badge of honor that will never be yours to remove. ceremonies conducted in the Museum, Saturday evening, May We had thought to bid you farewell and we do that in all the 23. The dedication ceremonies, simple though solemn, were primitive meaning of the word. We had thought to speak to witnessed by the assembled nmembers of the (Mother House you of the priesthood, to tell you what it means. But oh, we and several distinguished guests including Father Barr and cannot do that! We might indeed read the textbooks of a doc- Father Martin O'Malley. tor, of a lawyer, of a teacher. We might search into the history of After the blessings by the Very Reverend Visitor, the Presi- these professions. When we had done that, we might with dent of the Mission Society delivered a short address in which some understanding and penetration deliver our valedictory he reviewed the remarkable growth of the museum from its to the young graduate. humble beginnings and expressed the appreciation of the Stu- But we read your priestly textbooks, we study the glorious dent Body to those who had contributed to its splendid develop- history of the priesthood, and then can we speak of the dig- ment. A word of welcome was extended to the many visitors nity of it? No, for we have missed more than we have found, who enriched the occasion by their presence. congratulated the we have grasped the accidents while the substance has escaped Our Very Rev. Superior, W. M. Brennan, on the early success of the Museum, recalled a of the priesthood Student Body us. That mysterious and intricate connection few memories of Bishop Sheehan and encouraged the Museum with the supernatural, with Divinity Itself-that eludes us. Committee to continue its work. Why, if the priesthood were what it is and has been in human In his short talk Father Flavin paid glowing tribute to the sent to the eyes, it would be the greatest thing on earth. It would none- Mother of Bishop Sheehan, who a few days before, many personal possessions of her bishop son. In be an anomaly for we would see effects proportioned to Museum theless speaking of the value of the Museum the Very Rev. Visitor a super-human cause and apparent causes wholly inadequate, said: "The most important factor of the Museum is its in- with all due respect, gentlemen, wholly incapable of producing spirational value; inspiring us to be like Bishop Sheehan, who these effects. was first of all, a man, and whose life as a missionary was one from the day he took leave of his family no, we cannot explain this riddle. Only the Principal of eminent sacrifice Oh until the day he died in a foreign land.' to be a priest. and friends Cause, only The Priest can tell you what it means The Constitutions of the Museum were then read, and signed And tell you He will, not all at once, but gradually as the ex- by Father Flavin, Father Brennan, Father O'Dea, and the en- ercise, not the power, of your priesthood unfolds as the petals tire membership of the Mission Society. The signing finished, a close the ceremonies of of a flower. Faculty by faculty, He will claim you for His own. an "Ave Maria" was sung, bringing to the evening. Will it always be easy? To give up what is lawful for the greater union with God, that is a boulder hard to budge, but move it He IN FINEM will if you will. And how shall He reward you? In many ways,even This issue marks the close of another year of DE ANDREIN that identifica- in. this life. As you offer the Supreme Sacrifice history. Last September when we took over the task of editing tion with the Principal Priest and the Victim will grow more this paper for the coming year we realized that the undertaking begin- complete. The "ego te absolvo" will pull the heart strings of before us was a big one. Like the proverbial acorn the on your compassion as well as of His. Then will you come to nings of the DE ANDREIN were small but as the years went to grow in the estimation of the members of the preach Christ Crucified by your actions as well as your words. it continued community. It was up to us to foster this growth to the best good God must be, We pray that they will say of you: How of our ability. We hope that to some slight extent we have since His priests are so good. proven worthy of the task that was entrusted to our care. a paper might be as far as matter is Finally, He will teach you how simple life really is. This vast No matter how good concerned, it depends for its existence upon its subscribers. We it universe with its myriads of human beings has one purpose; wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who have given is for Him. But by the centrifugal force of their passions men us their financial assistance and we hope that you have been seem bent to fly off, to ruin this great machine. Their endless satisfied with our efforts. Then too, there was the kindly criti- little petty desires would introduce a million complications. cism on the part of interested friends which helped us tremen- They would take that magnificent plan of God and, as far as dously and for which we are likewise thankful. May 1936 Three May196The

Top Row: Reverend Fathers L. Zoeller, C. M., G. Mullen, C. M., M. Moynihan, C. M., J. Battle, C M., Middle Row: Reverend Fathers L. Fox., C. M., G. Yager, C. M., Bottom Row: Reverend Fathers W. Mahoney, C. M. R. Corcoran, C. M., J. Yallaly, C. M., D. Kane, C. M.

These ten newly ordained priests are L. O'Regan, C. M., is preaching, and 1924. He entered the Novitiate on being ordained June 6, 1936, and are Very Reverend Walter Quinn, C. M., is May 1, 1928 and two years later took leaving the portals of St. Mary's to to be the archpriest at his first Solemn his vows. Father Kane's first Solemn join their confreres laboring in the Mass to be sung at St. Joseph's Church Mass is to be at ten o'clock June 14, vineyard of Christ. ir. New Orleans on June 14, 1936. 1936, at St. Vincent's Church in Chica- M. Reverend Myles P. Moynihan, C. M., go. The archpriest, Very Reverend Reverend Gerald M. Mullen, C. M., of C. M., the deacon, Reverend of St. Louis -He was born December O'Connel, Chicago.-The date of his birth is J. Battle, C. M., the subdeacon Mr. M. 25, 1905. In September of 1924 he went January 17, 1910. In September 1923 to Cape. He entered the Novitiate Kane. C. M., the preacher Reverend C. he began his studies at Cape. May 1, O'Malley, C. M. May 1, 1927. Two years later he took 1927, he began his novitiate, and on his vows in the Community. Father May 8, 1929, he pronounced his vows. Reverend John J. Battle, C. M., of Moynihan is singing his first Solemn Father Mullen is singing his first Chicago.-The date of his birth is Oc- Mass at St. Ann's Shrine, St. Louis, Solemn Mass at St. Vincent's Church in tober 19. 1909. He came to Cane in on June 7, 1936, having Reverend C. Chicago on June 14, 1936, at eleven September of 1925 and to the Novitiate Moynihan as archpriest, Reverend J. o'clock. Very Reverend M. Ries, C. M., in May 1928. On June 11, 1930, he took Moynihan as deacon, Reverend C. will be the archpriest, Reverend J. his vows. Father Battle is celebrating Theriac, C. M., as subdeacon, and Rev- Phoenix, C. M., the deacon, Reverend his first Solemn Mass with Very Rev- erend Mark Carroll as the preacher. M. Singleton, C. M., the subdeacon, erend M. Ries, C. M., as archpriest, L. Corcoran, C. M., and Reverend Martin O'Malley, C. M., Reverend J. Hogan, C. M., as deacon, Reverend Robert sub- Orleans.-Born March 9, 1909, will preach the sermon. Reverend T. Wangler. C. M.. as of New Reverend J. Phoenix. C. Father Corcoran came to Cape in Sep- deacon, and 1, 1927, he entered Reverend Daniel E. Kane, C. M., of M., as preacher, at' St. Vincent's tember, 1923. May 1936. pronounced his holy Chicago.-On July 13, 1910, he was Church in Chicago, on June 7, the Novitiate. He (Continued on page 4.) vows on May 1, 1929. Very Reverend J. born. He started Cape in September Four The De Andrein Four The De Andrein MRS. E. L. DOHENY Museum are the Very Reverend Visi- the mother's life is thereby endangered, VISITS SEMINARY tor, Father Flavin, who has presented before the fetus is viable, is it lawful Continued from page 1.) a pair of artistic Chinese vases and a ,to excise totally the pregnant Bishop Rosati, the Shrine is also dedi- Miraculous Medal with an inscription uterus . . . ? cated, was delivered by the Very Rev- in Chinese. Sister Eugenia, Visitatrix "A.: Yes." erend William P. Barr, C. M., president of the Daughters of Charity, who of Kenrick Seminary. The Students' has sent us a precious and curiously- NEWLY ORDAINED PRIESTS Choir sang several numbers. wrought rosary more than a century old. (Continued from page 3.) In the evening Mrs. Doheny was The Museum has received further rare Reverend Leo T. Fox, C. M., of San again present for the May procession and valuable gifts from the confreres Francisco.-FatherFox was born March to the Grotto in which the school in China and Rome. 3, 1909. In 1926 he entered Cape. On children, parishioners, and seminarians May 24, 1928, be became a novice; and took part. After the crowning of the MEDICINE a student on May 24, 1930. His first Solemn Mass will be at Old St. Mary's statue of the Blessed Mother, the Rev- in San Francisco, on June 14, 1936. erend Edward J. Kammer, of the Semi- (Continued from page 1.) The archpriest will be Reverend nary faculty, preached a forceful ser- problems of conscience vs. medical James Towey, C. S. P., the deacon mon on Devotion to Mary. On her de- procedure. Reverend Henry Stark, C. S. P., the subdeacon parture from Perryville early Monday Reverend Joseph Donovan, To answer puzzling questions of this C M., and the preacher Reverend morning, Mrs. Doheny declared herself nature, Rev. Patrick A. Finney of St. George Fox, S. J. very much pleased with all she saw Mary's Seminary, Perryville, Mo., wrote Reverend William and expressed a wish to come again. T. Mahoney, C. M., an authoritative guide: "Moral Problems of Los Angeles.-On July 6, 1909. in Hospital Practice." Since its first Father Mahoney was born. In Sep- BISHOP SHEEHAN MUSEUM appearance in 1921, the book has gone tember, 1924, he came to Cape. Re- (Continued from page 1.) through five editions and has found its ceived as a novice on May 24, 1928, he took. his vows May 24, 1930. every English-speaking June 14, and to his sister, Mrs. Ida Sheehan way into almost 1936. is the date for his first Solemn Casey, who, during the recent illness of Catholic hospital, The latest edition Mass and the place, St. Vincent's Mrs. Sheehan, carried out her mother's so impressed editors of The Lancet, Church in Los Angeles. Very Reverend wishes in this matter. We know in- British Medical journal, that they gave W. Rootes, C. M., is to be the arch- the volume a 2,500-word review in the priest, Reverend W. Kenneally, C. M., deed how precious these treasures must the deacon, Reverend issue that reached the United States R. Brown, C. M., have been to the heroic mother of an the subdeacon, and Very Reverend G. heroic son, and we shall always guard last week. O'Malley, C. M. is to preach the sermon. them with pride and joy both for the "Moral Problems in Hospital Prac- Reverend Lawrence F. Zoeller, C. M., memory of him who wore them and for tice" is divided into two parts: one is St. Louis.-Born August 11, 1900. Came the sake of those who so kindly gave devoted to straight questions and to Cape in September 1924. In May of them. answers, the other to an exposition of 1928 he entered the Novitiate and became a member of the Community behind the answers. Typical PORTRAIT OF BISHOP SHEEHAN reasons on June 29, 1930. At his first Solemn treatment: Mass to be sung on June 7, 1936,, at Recent visitors to the Seminary have "Q.: Has a Sister the right to ques- St. Vincent's Church in St. Louis, been loud in their praises of the splen- Father Zoeller is to be assisted by Very surgeon or tell him not to re- did portrait in oils of Bishop Sheehan tion the Reverend J. Overberg, C. M., as arch- ovaries, or to do a complete hys- which dominates the Museum. It is, as move priest, Reverend B. Durbin, C. M., as (excision of uterus)? deacon, Reverend E. Whooley, the Very Reverend Provincial recently terectomy C. M., as a Sister has no subdeacon, and Reverend J. O'Dea, C. put it. as if the Bishop himself were liv- "A.: Ordinarily M., as preacher. ing upon the wall. For this superb right. . However, if .. . a Sister has Reverend indebted to a certain grounds for suspecting the Jules G. Yallaly, C. M., of painting we are reasonable Ozora, Mo.-Father Yallaly was born zealous confrere who wishes to remain surgeon is (operating) for the pur- October 9, 1909. In 1924 he came to unknown. The portrait was done in pose of sterilizing the patient, the Sis- Cape. In 1927, May 1, he entered the Chicago by a prominent and talented ter has not only the right but the duty Novitiate. On May 28, 1929, he took artist, Mr. Jan De Blechert. It is the to question him." his vows. Reverend B. Kramper is to be archpriest, Reverend G. Tolman, a work of a master. In fact Mr. De- "Q.: If it is morally certain that C. M., deacon, Reverend R. Miget, C M., Blechert has spent several years at the pregnant mother and her unborn child subdeacon, and Very Reverend W. Royal Academy in London and at the will both die, if the pregnancy is al- Brennan, C. M., is preaching at his first National Academy of France in Paris. lowed to take its course, but, at the Solemn Mass June 7, 1936, at Sacred Heart Church, Ozora, Missouri His works have been exhibited in same time, the attending physician is London, Paris, Vienna, Pome and Na- morally certain that he can save the Reverend George Yager, C. M., Keokuk, Iowa.--Born cities of inviable January 3, 1909, ples as well as in important mother's life by removing the Father Yager made his high school Belgium, Poland and Russia. For his (incapable of living) fetus, is it lawful studies at St. Peters High School, Keo- artistic achievements he has received for him to do so? kuk. On September 27, 1929, he started gold and silver medals from the gov- "A.: No, it is not. Such a removal the Novitiate. On October 3, 1929, he pronounced his vows. Right Reverend ernment of his native Poland for whom would be direct abortion." ... pronouncer his vows. Right Reverend at Warsaw. he worked fourteen years "Q.: What are the moral aspects of J. Gillespie will be archpriest at Two things are most remarkable about the use of 'Twilight Sleep' during labor? Father Yager's first Solemn Mass at St. this portrait; the very notable likeness "A.: The regular use . . . during la- Peter's Church, Keokuk, June 7, 1936, of the late Bishop, and the vivid colors. bor is not morally justifiable .. " Reverend C. LeFevre, C. M., deacon, of the Reverend P. LeFevre, subdeacon. arr' OTHER GIFTS "Q.: If carcinoma (cancer) Reverend J. Kirschenheuter, C. M., is Among the recent benefactors of the uterus develops during pregnancy, and preaching.