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Volume 19 ~ Fall/Winter 2015 10 What Is a Basilian Education? 18 Room 12 Memories 20 e Basilian Migration 32 RIP Dan Prendergast, OSM Basilian Issue Basilian Basilian Issue Basilian letters to the editore bann bblu er class of 1966 – 50th reunion AEL’S COLLEG T. MICH E SCHOO S L On Saturday, May 14, 2016, the Class of 1966 is invited to St. Michael’s College School to celebrate its 50th Reunion. The Class of 1966 committee is looking for assistance locating the following lost classmates:

The St. Michael’s College School alumni magazine, Blue Banner, Stephen Barringer Ivan Deveau Robert Hendry Frank Medal John Seminsky is published two times per year. It reflects the history, accomplishments Edward Batna Peter Devita James Hodgins William Miklasevics Orest Solonynka and stories of graduates and its purpose is to promote collegiality, George Belanger Sal DisPasquale David Humphnry Robert Mullen David Sorenson respect and Christian values under the direction of the Basilian Fathers. Ian Birnie Geoffrey Donoghue David Hurley Mike Mullins Ronald Spizzirri William Birnie Thomas Etele Peter Inokai Brian Myers Andrew Subrits PRESIDENT: Fr. Jeff Thompson, CSB ’79 CONTACT DIRECTORY Leo Breen Paul Farraro John Jeffries Peter Neubauer Herb Terry EDITOR: Gavin Davidson ’93 St. Michael’s College School: Peter Brent Mario Fedel Peter Kallos James O'Reilly Robert Tobin www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com CO-EDITOR: Michael De Pellegrin ’94 Claus Brugger Mario Fedele Fergus Lyons Christopher Otrysko Anthony Ucci Blue Banner Online: www.mybluebanner.com Raymond Buchowski Gabriel Felpeci William Martin Robert Ouellet Jurgen Varga CONTRIBUTORS Basilian Fathers: www.basilian.org Thomas Burns Jules Gagné John McBride Michael Pejskar John Vining Kimberley Bailey, Fr. Jeff Thompson, CSB ’79, CISAA (Varsity Athletic Schedule): www.cisaa.ca Robert Coffey John Greb Michael McCarron Brian Regan Gordon Wilton Frank Di Nino ’80, Joe Younder ’56, Pat Mancuso ’90, John Corrigan John Harti Vincent McEwan William Robb Colin Wright Stephanie Nicholls. Twitter: www.twitter.com/smcs1852 PHOTO CREDITS: St. Michael's College School Archives, Advancement Office: [email protected] Patrick Coyle Robert Hayward Kenneth McGuigan Richard Rogacki David Daigle Paul Heenan Paul McIsaac Maurice Rudisi General Archives of the Basilian Fathers, Alumni Affairs: [email protected] Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto Colin Damer Thomas Hegarty Donald McKay Michael Rutsey Archives Office: [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS Blue Banner Feedback: [email protected] Class of 1966 – 50th reunion 3 Communications Office: [email protected] Message from the President 4 Tel: 416-653-3180 ext. 292 Alumni Association Message 5 Fax: 416-653-8789 Editor’s Letter 6 E-mail: [email protected] Letters to the Editor 7 • Admissions (ext. 195) Men of St. Michael’s: Pal Di lulio ’69 8 • Advancement (ext. 118) What is a Basilian Education? 10 • Alumni Affairs (ext. 273) Basilian Future Looks to Past 14 • Archives (ext. 457) Securing our Future by Giving Back: • Arena (ext. 422) Recognizing Influential Basilians 16 • Communications (ext. 292) Room 12 Memories 18 • Finance (ext. 239) Basilian Origins: From Canada West to St. Clair West 20 • Main Reception (ext. 0)

Thank you Basilians 23 • Mporium – school store (ext. 431) Please forward any information to Stephanie Nicholls, Alumni and Special Events Officer, 416-653-3180 ext. 273 or Significant Dates in Basilian History 24 • Property Manager (ext. 129) [email protected]. Alumni Association 2016 Event Calendar 25 • President – Fr. Jeff Thompson, CSB ’79 (ext. 174) Sincerely, Where Are They Now 26 • Principal – Mr. Greg Reeves ’73 (ext. 139) Paul Baker - [email protected] Doug Bannan - [email protected] In Memoriam 28 • Vice Principal – Mr. Emile John ’87 (ext. 156) Don Bannan - [email protected] Bill McNeill - [email protected] The Way We Were: I remember it well – • Vice Principal – Mr. David Lee ’94 (ext. 179) Carlo De Pellegrin - [email protected] Paul Thomson - [email protected] RIP Dan Prendergast 32 Canada Publications Mail Agreement #40006997 Paul Downs - [email protected] Jack Daley - [email protected]

Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 message from the president alumni association message

Dear St. Michael's Alumni The divine light radiating from the stable in Bethlehem My Fellow SMCS Alumni, and Friends, draws us into God’s loving embrace, a beautiful and life-giving gift that inspires us to move outward from I am honoured and humbled to have the opportunity to In these mid-December ourselves to embrace the world as God’s gift to us, become your president for the next three years. I want to thank Marc Montemurro ’93 for his tireless efforts days when our students and in particular our own little worlds and all the improving the SMCS alumni experience. Under Marc’s are busily studying and people in them as God’s especially precious gifts to us. leadership the Alumni Lounge was finished, the Spring writing their mid-year Reunion & BBQ has returned, the Enzo Montemurro ’81 If this loving embrace, in imitation of Our Father, is exams, when our teachers Touch Football Classic was created, and most recently, are busily evaluating our flourishing through the teaching and learning of the Evans Tannis Alumni Soccer Showdown premiered. students’ work, when Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge at St. Michael’s the world around us is College School, and it is, it is because our students, Thank you Marc; replacing you will be a mighty task. busily crushing the teachers, and parents have heeded and responded original divine reason for generously to the invitation of the Child in the manger The yellow-brick halls of SMCS have always held a gift-giving by calling it holiday shopping, we wonder – to give Him our heart. special place for me. While many things have changed again: When is it not a busy season in our lives? Can since I graduated in 1980, it is refreshing to see that many things have remained the same. Whenever I have we at least agree that Christmastime is a happily In the bleak midwinter, in this busy season of the opportunity to speak with current students, it is busy season? studying and grading and shopping and baking, in incredible to see that the same values of bonitatem et the gifts and in the wrapping, in the quiet humility of dicipliniam et scientiam doce me have remained a I think my favourite Christmas tune – more a hymn the human heart, God is still giving himself to us now, constant. This is a true testament to the Basilian Fathers’ changed in both post-secondary education and the than a carol – is “In the Bleak Midwinter.” It is a and God is still inviting us to give ourselves to him caring and thoughtful approach to Catholic education. entry-level job market since 1980. I often receive calls deeply moving 19th-century poem by Christina and to each other now. from students wondering what courses they should Rossetti that was set to a sweet and haunting melody Building on the hard work of past alumni administra- take, or whom they can talk to about their career inter- by Gustav Holst in the early 20th century. Just Yet what I can, I give Him – tions, I believe that the activities of the Alumni Associa- ests. The alumni can play an active role in providing Google and YouTube it, and I’m sure you’ll agree too! Give my heart. tion fall into three areas. First, we will continue to reach guidance and helping to establish networks, which are out to alumni through various activities throughout the critical for success. In the fifth of five eloquent verses, we are left to Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. year. Engagement is the key to keeping the Alumni Asso- ponder this invitation: St. Michael, pray for us. ciation strong and relevant within the SMCS community. We encourage you to stay involved and we always want to hear your ideas and feedback. Please make use of Second, I believe we can build closer ties with the my contact information found in the alumni section of What can I give Him, Sincerely in Christ, parents of current students. I have attended a number the school website. Even though you have graduated, Poor as I am? of parent-sponsored events and they are a remarkable you remain a vital part of St. Michael’s College School – If I were a shepherd group of dedicated people who are passionate about SMCS will always be your school. I would bring a lamb; the school. If I were a wise man Fr. Jefferson Mark Thompson, CSB ’79 I would do my part; Lastly, I think the alumni can play a more active role in Yet what I can, I give Him – the mentoring of our students, whether they are at Frank Di Nino ’80 Give my heart. SMCS or away at university or college. A lot has President SMCSAA

PAST PRESIDENTS Marc Montemurro ’93, Josh Colle ’92, Romeo Milano ’80, Peter Thurton ’81, Denis Caponi Jr. ’86, Rob Grossi ’72, Paul Grossi ’69, Daniel Brennan ’70, John McCusker ’57, William Metzler ’65, John Bonvivere ’50 †, Michael Duffy ’65, Ross Robertson ’64, William Rosenitsch ’57, Paul Thomson ’65, John G. Walsh ’58 †, Frank Thickett ’57, W. Frank Morneau ’59, Frank Glionna ’53 †, George Cormack ’49, Richard Wakely ’64 †, Gordon Ashworth ’45 †, Peter D’Agostino ’42 †, G.J. McGoey ’58 †, Paul McNamara ’40 †, Joseph Primeau ’28 †, Dick Foster ’30†.

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 editor’s letter letters to the editor

Dear Readers, qualities to the role of president and will continue to Dear Editor, Ont. when he died. He worked for years with Imperial build on the good work of Marc Montemurro ’93, Josh I just wanted to let you know that I noticed an error in Oil in Sarnia, and other places. As many of you have no Colle ’92, and all those who have preceded him. the in memoriam section of Volume 18 of the Blue Banner. doubt heard, the school I do realize the sizeable number of deaths the Vernon Mulhall ’41 recently lost one of its Of course, there is one group without whose historical community has experienced over the past year and I biggest boosters with and continuing dedication and generosity the St. appreciate that you did quite a thorough job of Ed’s reply: the death of the legend- Michael’s community would not exist. I speak of course including everyone. However, while I was happy to see Well, this is quite embarrassing; not our finest hour, ary Dan Prendergast, of the Basilians, and it is with great joy we are able to my dad (Carmen Cinelli) was included in the ‘friends Vernon. We are extremely glad you caught this error and and family’ section, only my brother’s name was listed. OSM. I had the honour present to you an in-depth feature on the Basilian send our apologies to the MacDonald family. You will We actually have five alumni family members: Anthony of working closely with connection to St. Michael’s – a feature that has been in find the correct obituary for Bill MacDonald on page 28. ’90 (nephew), Michael ’95 (son), David ’97 (son), and Coach P on the 2015 the works for more than a year. The word ‘connection’ cousins Steven ’03 and Philip Zampini ’07. Would it edition of Skate4Kids, is actually not strong enough to describe the bond be possible to correct this? If not, no worries. Dear Editor, an event that has raised between the Basilians and St. Mike’s. They are one and A friend suggested I inform you of my husband’s death almost $900,000 over the same - as demonstrated in Fr. Jeff Thompson, Hope all is well, on July 9, 2013. John Beaune ’54 never received the the years for St. Michael’s and an assortment of worthy CSB ’79’s article, what is a basilian education (p. 10); Michael Cinelli ’95 Blue Banner, so I wouldn’t have known you record the charities, including the Tim Hortons Children’s Founda- this edition of securing our future by giving back (p. 16); deaths of alumni. John proudly named our son Mike, tion. Rarely do men of such legendary reputations live my exploration of the Basilian migration to the New Ed’s reply: It most certainly is possible to correct it, because of his fondness for his high school. While at up to them, but I can tell you that everything you hear World, basilian origins: from canada west to st. clair Michael. And we do so with great apologies and with St. Mike’s, John played on one of the hockey teams about Dan Prendergast is true. He focused immeasur- west (p. 20); and - perhaps more than anything – the thanks for bringing the oversight to our attention. And as and continued playing hockey until he was 70. He was able time and energy to helping secure the future of his centerfold spread room 12 memories (p. 18). anyone who writes to the Blue Banner knows, we’ll try to thrilled to be able to play with our son on many beloved institution, right through to his final days. It is rope you in to writing more… so you can find out what occasions. Our grandson has played in St. Mike’s doubtful there will ever be another like Dan Prender- More evidence that the two are one and the same can the Cinelli family is up to in ‘where are they now’ (p. 27). arena, which was another thrill for John. gast, and he will be sorely missed. We pay tribute to be found in the motto shared by congregation and Dan, not only in the in memoriam section (p. 29), but school. Let us all be thankful this dedication to ‘Good- Yours sincerely, also in the way we were (p. 34), with a touching tribute ness, Discipline, and Knowledge’ practiced by both Dear Editor, Carol Beaune from former Banner editor Joe Younder ’56, Dan’s institution and community has blessed us with men like You have mixed up your in memoriam article about Bill friend of more than 50 years. Pal Di lulio ’69 (men of st. michael’s, p. 8); men like Macdonald ’41. You have the picture correct, it is truly Ed’s reply: Paul Burns ’57 (where are they now, p. 26); men like Bill Macdonald of the class of ’41, and he did die, but We’re extremely grateful you reached out to us Carol Although one great man can help shape our path for the late Fr. Chris Iredale, CSB ’49 (in memoriam, p. you have mixed him up completely with the man who and appreciate the opportunity to share the sad news generations to come, St. Michael’s strength has always 28); men like Dan Prendergast. died in the Kirkland & District Hospital. The Bill regarding your husband’s death with his brothers in the Macdonald of the class of ’41 was living in Hastings, been in community. It is therefore with confidence I can St. Michael’s family. say others with unwavering dedication to the school Joyous reading! will step in to fill the void created by Coach P’s passing. One such man, who has already jumped into the breach with both feet, is new Alumni Association President Frank Di Nino ’80. Frank is well known around the halls of St. Mike’s as a key member of the Alumni Associa- Gavin Davidson ’93 tion, generous giver of both time and resources, and a Editor very dapper dresser to boot. He now brings those

A happy and robust Alumni Association meeting on Tuesday, November 17

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 men of st. michael’s: pal di lulio ’69

Joe Younder ’56 socializes on a regular basis. They include classmates Leo Buccilli ’69, Tony Di Poce ’69, Justice Antonio Today, the Villa Charities family of organizations It all started on December 22, 1956, when a young Di Zio ’69, Domenic Frasca ’69, and Michael Mar- has approximately 1,000 employees and provides Palmacchio Di Iulio, like many Italian immigrants, came rese ’69. Many others who joined Italian classes and culturally sensitive care to more than 600 seniors in to Canada along with his parents, Giuseppe and Filom- the Italian Club under the gentle direction of Fr. Rocco long-term care facilities, along with maintaining 750 ena Palmacchio. Landing in Halifax, they made their Volpe, CSB ’48 became lifetime friends, including apartments with supportive services. It also enriches way to Toronto, where they took up residence in the Luigi De Faveri ’68, Sal Formusa ’69, Ardo Gidaro the lives of thousands of people by bringing them Bloor and Dufferin area – home of St. Anthony’s parish. ’70, Sergio Marchionne ’71, and Jack Rosati ’67, to together to discover an Italian lifestyle through A sister, Luisa, came later. education and cultural and recreational services at the name but a few. Friendships were not limited to Columbus Centre. students. Fr. Volpe officiated at Pal’s wedding to Mary Learning a new language Grace Labricciosa. It was a union that produced Stefania, and adopting a new culture Villa Charities immediate past chair, and current Davide ’03 and Dante ’05, both who played for and was, to the young Pal, fright- member of the SMCS Board of Directors, Nina Perfetto captained the SMCS Azzurri Soccer team. ening yet challenging. Like is grateful for Pal’s hard work and dedication to the any endeavor he has since Villa Charities family. “Pal is a unique individual who will Pal and his group of friends kept in contact with undertaken, he did it with never be replaced. He leaves a legacy of which we can style, determination, and Fr. Fitzpatrick, OSM, CSB, Fr. Mohan, CSB, OSM ’48, only be proud.” always aiming for perfec- and Fr. Carruthers, CSB, and for the past 25 years or tion. This he achieved by so, have managed to, at least yearly, have lunch or We at St. Michael’s are equally proud of Pal, his family, eventually rising from a volunteer in 1973 with Villa dinner, with some of their Grade 9 teachers: Hugh and his long-standing association with the school. Pal Charities to become its President and CEO in 1984. McDougall, OSM, Joe Younder ’56 and Dan Prender- has attended most Homecoming events and Turkey Now, after 40 years, he is stepping down. Warmly gast, OSM. Roll & Reunions since his graduation. know as Pal to his many friends, employees, and mem- bers of the Villa Charities community, he will remain Attending St. Mike’s was the best decision Pal never We all wish him and his family good health and buona active in a new honorary position, President Emeritus. made. In fact, Sr. Charlotte, a Loretto nun, and principal fortuna in the years and adventures still ahead. of St. Anthony’s in 1964, insisted he attend. “Pal, you As an early volunteer involved with Villa Colombo are a good smart Catholic boy and you should attend Toronto, Pal was actively involved in the realization of St Michael’s.” She promptly arranged to have the Columbus Centre / Carrier Art Gallery, Caboto Terrace, parish Catholic Women’s League offer a partial bursary. Casa Del Zotto and the addition of Casa Abruzzo and Centro Abruzzo to the Villa Charities family. He was The stoic Giuseppe, Pal’s father, made the decision also involved in Villa Colombo Vaughan and the open- even easier. “If you go to school at St. Mike’s, it’s good ing of group homes for the developmentally challenged and I’ll help you, if not, get a job!” through VITA Community Living Services.

However, it had to start somewhere… and that was Before arriving at Villa Charities, Pal had a varied and at St. Michael’s College School in early September of checkered job path. His experiences include: 1964. carpenter; construction labourer; waiter / bartender; tour guide / chaperone to Canadian students visiting The boys he met on the first day in the registration line Italy; immigration counselor and officer; real estate are, after 50 years, still his best friends, with whom he agent; teacher; and Yorkville restaurateur.

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 foundational document of the Basilian Fathers, The Basilian what is a basilian education? Way of Life, explains that the inspiration and teaching of St. Fr. Jeff Thompson, CSB ’79 Basil the Great are at the very heart of this richly inclusive rate in this sacred apostolate consciously and intentionally seek view of education: St. Basil was chosen as patron “because Stepping into Mr. Vince Pagano’s Homeroom 9E in Room 119 to meet Jesus Christ in every member of our ministerial commu- of his holiness and the example he gives us, and because of in September 1974, nearly half a lifetime ago, I never imagined nities and to bring him to others beyond our communities, at the time that I was crossing a defining threshold and entering two aspects of his life and teaching. Imbued with the spirit always being guided and formed according to the Psalmist’s of the Gospel, he taught men and women how to live a into the rich tradition of Basilian education, which in turn prayer in our inspiring Basilian motto, “Teach me Goodness, Christian community life in the conditions of his time, and he brought the contours of definition and meaning to my own life. Discipline, and Knowledge.” In our high schools in particular, found even in pagan learning values which, seen in the light through the vibrant Catholic ethos of religious, spiritual, sacra- of revelation, might contribute to a full Christian life.” Had the Blue Banner asked me this question “What is a mental, academic, and co-curricular programmes, we endeav- Basilian education?” in those young, formative years, I prob- our to discover and share the extraordinary truth and beauty of In his undergraduate experience of a Basilian educational ably would have catalogued the long hours of homework divine revelation in the ordinary routines of teaching and learn- formation at St. Thomas More College in Saskatoon, Fr. Dennis Noelke, CSB with Catholic Central students and the frequency of tough tests to describe its structural ing, playing and building, challenging and growing, which in turn Saskatchewan, Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB, Principal of St. Basilian education: fostering a relationship of discipleship framework. The homework and tests were everywhere, just fulfill us in our daily school life, while preparing us for Life. Thomas High School, found that his teachers and mentors with Jesus Christ, growing through loving service to others, like the Basilian Fathers were on campus. The luxurious applied Fr. Storey’s point of catholicity or universality with and building community together.” One of the shining perspective of hindsight and the gentle wisdom of experi- Ever seeking the divine extraordinary amidst the human sharper focus on specifically the examples of this community is the rich brotherhood among ence have shed light on so much more that was also going ordinary and everyday, a Basilian education is necessarily human being, the individual our students that marks each Basilian school. Teaching and on all the time as inherent components of Basilian education, grounded in the “fully catholic understanding that we are student: “It was a spiritual home learning from each other while being themselves, our just as they are to this day, despite the social and cultural meant to be universal or for all,” explains Fr. Kevin Storey, where my fledgling independent students give and receive love and support from their shifts that have been witnessed by passing generations. CSB, President of St. Thomas High School in Houston, faith was both challenged and classmates, which seals the lifelong bonds of brotherhood These hallmarks of Basilian education are by no means Texas (1900). “By contrast, some private schools want to nurtured.It was a warm place and among them, often extending through generations, as unique to St. Michael’s College School, but also imbue the work exclusively with the academically brilliant or the that flowed from the Basilians witnessed among groomsmen, godfathers, business life of all Basilian schools, as they always have. athletically gifted or the socially graceful – that is not our there. They were a mixed lot. partners, and shotgun starts at golf tournaments. goal at all. We want to support an array of talents – There was no singular character- Fr. Patrick Fulton, CSB academic, artistic, athletic – and we feel that this diversity with a student ization of them – they defied defini- The Collège Privé du Sacré-Cœur in Annonay, France, still produces a richer and fuller educational experience for all tion. They all were intensely student-focused, taking standing tall and functioning as a thriving middle school, is our students.” Our commitment to provide financial aid for personal interest in each of their students’ lives, having a living monument of Basilian education which laid its tuition assistance enriches the socio-economic diversity of conversations with students and citizens of the College foundation and grew up on this hilltop since 1822 under the our schools, which is an inherent component of being alike that were well outside what would have been direction of the fledgling community of ten Basilian priests. catholic and universal. expected by their professorial duties. They ate lunch with Mr. Michaël Bouvier is currently the school’s Principal. On the students or breezed by the dance. They were not this native soil but in a significantly different context, his Fr. John Huber, CSB, President of reticent about challenging my assumptions and prejudices, perceptions echo poetically those of his North American Detroit Catholic Central High and encouraged an open mind formed by a broad educa- Basilian counterparts: “It seems evident to me that Basilian School in Novi, Michigan (1928), tion. It was a pastoral approach to education by the Basil- education is conducted through individual human beings spells out this catholic or universal ians which flowed through the lay staff too, who exhibited who have responded to a call, who feel invested and perspective in the Basilian the same characteristics. One of Fr. Henry Carr, CSB’s entrusted with a mission, who are resolved to work for the approach to the curriculum. Sub- famous dictums, ‘A Basilian can never spend enough time education of youth. These men and women share the jects and the learning of them are with his students,’ has stayed with me and become written When the Blue Banner asked me to respond to this question common endeavour of helping students to grow up with not confined to their own periods in on my heart. I think that the genius of Basilians is how they for this issue, I immediately invited all our current Basilian confidence, accompanying them through the daily respon- the school day, but rather receive seek ways to infiltrate and influence their students. In the administrators to contribute towards a comprehensive sibilities of life, with particular focus on the strength to face from and contribute to each other, high school apostolate, this may manifest itself through expression of our collective Basilian educational philosophy Fr. John Huber, CSB with and overcome difficulties by developing the necessary with a view to encouraging our Catholic Central students coaching. It’s in our Basilian DNA, the knowledge that we and experience. What follows, therefore, is a harmony of students to appreciate the unity and wholeness of God’s can preach from a pulpit a hundred times and not be heard, different voices joining together in chorus on a Basilian love in all of creation: “A Basilian education incorporates the but one little sentence or one moment as a coach can make theme that is instantly recognizable because it has never teachings of the Catholic Church into how we view every a huge difference in a young person’s life through the stopped ringing in our ears ever since we first heard it. aspect of our lives, of the world, and of creation. The entire lessons learned from the Gospel that isn’t preached. Basil- curriculum teaches the truth: truths discovered through ians instinctively know why this is the case.” According to our charism of education within the Church’s science and mathematics, truths as presented in poetry, art, mission of evangelization, be it enfleshed in parishes, schools, music, and literature, truths as revealed in Sacred Scripture Echoing these distinctively Basilian perspectives, Fr. Dennis colleges, universities, campus ministries, or missions, the and Church traditions, truths as revealed through fraternal Noelke, CSB, Principal of Catholic Central High School, Basilian Fathers and our lay colleagues with whom we collabo- relationships based on respecting the dignity of all life.” The summarizes “the three elements which characterize a Faculty and Staff of Collège Privé du Sacré-Coeur in Annonay

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 habits of giving the best of oneself, all the while respect- “It wasn’t entirely a professional call. In addition to want- The Class of 1973 must have been a tightly knit group, one ing others in a spirit of openness to the world. All of these ing to speak to a student body that traditionally sends in mind and one in spirit – indeed, like any other class. central values that are handed down from generation to some of its best graduates downtown to the University Great minds think alike, and it is especially generation define what is rooted in God’s plan for man- of St. Michael’s College, I was also looking forward to edifying and gratifying to read how David Mulroney ’73s kind, they define a foundation laid by the Basilian motto.” seeing some old friends. One of them is SMCS’s new experience and appreciation of Basilian education were all Principal, Greg Reeves ’73, like me a graduate of the but duplicated by that of his classmate Greg Reeves, the Fr. Mario D’Souza, same year. A gifted student-athlete, Greg went off to the still new Principal of St. Michael’s College School who, CSB is the Director of University of Pennsylvania in the Ivy League to play despite his salt and pepper trappings of an Old Boy, the Basilian Network hockey and to lay the groundwork for an impressive pretends to excuse himself as “the new guy” in the school: for Education in the career in Catholic education. I also had the chance to New Evangelization. catch up with former classmates Paul Barry ’73 and “The impact of my Basilian education taught me to see Reflecting on the Greg Reeves ’73 John Walsh ’73, former ’73 classmates who are also on the goodness in Life. While attending the school, I was recent BNENE Conf- that Basilian education has taught me to pray, to try to SMCS’s deeply experienced teaching staff. too young to realize the Basilian influence on my faith erence, held at Fr. Mario D’Souza, CSB be a good person, and to use my God-given skills and formation. The continuous message of Goodness, St. Michael’s College School in July 2015, he describes talents to see and bring out the best in others.” “My main objective in meeting with the students was to Discipline, and Knowledge came to me in many forms. the nature of Basilian education in a blend of theological, encourage a continuing flow of top-quality talent from philosophical, and pedagogical terms: “Jesus did not Never shying away from an opportunity to have the last SMCS to USMC. In my attempt to do that, I reminded “The formal teaching in the classroom taught us about come to establish Catholic schools. He came to save us word, how do I compose the closing bars to this them of our shared origins and history as the two knowledge and the internal discipline to keep up with from the never-ending, imprisoning, and destructive connected halves of a highly successful Basilian harmonious chorus? What is the cadence that brings cycle of sin and death. However, once so saved, every- our studies. It taught us about respect by encouraging experiment in Catholic education in Toronto. But I ended together these reflections and expressions of Basilian thing changes, for we are, in the words of St. Paul, ‘a and by being encouraged, it taught us empathy, up spending less of my time on recruitment and more of educational philosophy and experience for a unified reso- new creation,’ and how we live our lives, all that we do, compassion, and understanding, but most of all it gave it talking about the most notable take-away from any lution? Surely it is natural for us to bring ourselves back seek, yearn for, and strive for is in response to being so us skills and tools to cope outside the classroom. time spent with the Basilians, namely their gifts of to the home key of the Basilian motto: “Teach me Good- saved. Catholic education is the indispensable second- Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. I started by ness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” In our united pilgrim- ary reflection on what it means to be saved by Christ in “The halls, the cafeteria, the music room, acknowledging that they are strange gifts. They aren’t age to grow ever more into the image and likeness of God, the living of one’s life: the choices made and the deci- the gym, and the rink were other areas presented complete and ready to experience, but require we are blessed with a lifetime during which to harvest the sions carried out. In the school, this reflection concerns where Basilian education came to life. some effort to attain and enjoy. They represent some- gifts of a Basilian education, an education of the whole how the young, according to their stages of mental and This is where we learned about hard thing like a desired destination, visible on the horizon of person that gradually moulds the body, the mind, and the moral growth, are to be introduced to the diversity of work, dedication, honesty, and passion. I life, very real and ultimately accessible, but only reached soul. The beautiful Mission Statement of St. Michael’s encountering God’s creation in so many different ways did not realize that all of these were tools after traversing some difficult terrain. College School speaks from the very heart of this holistic and expressions: from theology to music, from the for life. When I left the safe confines of approach to education: “In the tradition of the Basilian common good to literature, from mathematics to history, Fr. Kevin Storey, CSB the yellow bricks, I had no idea how well “My warning of struggle and much time spent on the with St. Thomas Fathers, we educate young men in Goodness, Discipline, and from sports to serving others. Human beings and students St. Michael’s had prepared me. I was well journey was, of course, another way of explaining to the and Knowledge for a life of leadership and service in faith- the created order are transformed because of the gift prepared and equipped in Knowledge and Discipline, but students my own incomplete reception of the gifts. But fulness to Jesus Christ.” Is this why the students, faculty, and mystery of the Incarnation. I suspect that when we the understanding of Goodness came to me later. I am not as I was putting my thoughts down on paper, and staff, parents, and alumni of Basilian schools are inspired each stand before the throne of God, we will be asked sure I understand Goodness yet, but I do believe in it. It reflected on my own arm’s length experience of those by the impulse to move from within themselves toward how much we have loved. In this world, we have to learn comes at me daily, in the people I meet, in the work I do, gifts in family, friends, and colleagues, I was struck by a service to others, and finding Christ there too, to embrace to love the right things, for which knowledge and learn- and in the joy I see in my family. I have been truly blessed, common theme. The people I admire most are the him by responding to the world in love and freedom? Is ing are essential. Catholic education helps us to order and I believe that the Basilian Fathers modelled their faith strugglers, the strivers, and the seekers. They acknowledge this why, after teaching in all three Basilian high schools in what we should love and to know why.” for me in words and actions. their incompleteness and are perpetually trying to North America, I am convinced that we could move the student body from one school to another and the only Mr. David Mulroney ’73 began his term as the seventh overcome it. In doing so, all that striving, all that effort, “The words Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge call thing different would be the building? Is this why our President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of ennobles them. It actually makes them better. And for action from a Gospel perspective. Everything flows alumni from all our schools say to us over and over again, St. Michael’s College on July 1, 2015. His first visit to a because they are conscious of their own failings, they from Goodness. If we see the world from this point of Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Toronto was have huge reserves of tolerance and sympathy for and the older the alumnus the stronger this conviction, view, we will find God in everyone and everything. I now naturally to his Alma Mater, where he spoke to our Grades others. that the years they spent in their Basilian high school realize that I use Knowledge and Discipline to try to 11 and 12 students on October 19. In the following made all the difference by preparing them well for the right bring out the best in other people. The very ordinary excerpt from his blog, he articulates eloquently how his “It finally dawned on me, embarrassingly late in life, that path that became their life? things in life truly become extraordinary. And so the recollection of this visit is seamlessly woven into his wider the struggle and the journeying are the real Basilian gifts. reflection on the gradual emergence and far-reaching The reward comes in trying to gain knowledge, striving opening phrase “Teach Me” becomes a simple prayer to What, then, is a Basilian education? value of the gifts of his Basilian education over his lifetime: to embrace discipline, and struggling to be good.” help us cope with whatever Life throws at us. I know It is the foundation for life.

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In his keynote presentation, ‘The Vocation and Mission is a way for the order to keep its tradition in education cal, hypocritical, and strange” televangelists, of the Catholic Educator’, Reverend J. Michael Miller, alive in an era of fewer vocations to the priesthood. but in the sense that they should become instru- CSB, Archbishop of Vancouver, recognized the impor- ments of ever-growing communion with Christ. tant role Basilian-run schools have played in the “The smaller we get as a religious congregation, the Catholic community for more than a century and a half. more important it is that we deepen our understanding Pointing out that education, and the meaning Looking to the future, Archbishop Miller challenged of communion and mission,” Smith told about 60 of education, is a theme that comes up repeat- Catholic educators to make evangelization the primary teachers and administrators from Basilian schools in edly in Pope Francis’ writing to the Church, mission in their classrooms and schools in his keynote Annonay, France, Cali, Colombia, Detroit, Houston, Miller said “we must go from seeing the school address at the Basilian Network for Education and New and Toronto. primarily as an institution to seeing the school Evangelization (BNENE) 2015 Summer Conference. primarily as a place of communion.” Ten Basilian priests will be paired in two-man teams to Educators and administrators from Basilian schools, visit Basilian schools on their regular professional “Francis’ call for a culture of encounter begins including Catholic Central High School, Collège Privé development days. The Basilians will invite teachers and ends with an encounter with Jesus,” he Sacré-Coeur, Instituto de Nuestra Señora de la and staff into an ongoing discussion on the tradition continued, believing that once a teacher has an Asunción, St. Michael’s College School, and St. and meaning of Catholic education. But before that, experience of Christian communion they will Thomas High School, gathered in Toronto for the the initial experience will be extended via e-mail, discover and operate from a Catholic under- conference held at St. Michael’s on July 11-12. Skype, and other forms of communication, so that standing of the world. teachers at Basilian schools have the opportunity to The 200-year tradition of Basilian education is taking a develop their sense of vocation both as baptized Fr. Mario D’Souza, CSB, a professor of the new path into the future - a path first walked by the Christians and as Catholic educators. theology of education at the University of St. disciples Jesus sent out two-by-two to connect with Michael’s College, will be the first executive the villages of Galilee and change the world. In this “Our schools aren’t Catholic because our students director of the Basilian Network. case, the villages will be Basilian schools in Canada, wear uniforms or are perhaps more disciplined,” Arch- France, the United States and Colombia and the bishop Miller told the inaugural BNENE conference. *This is an edited version of a story by Michael disciples will be pairs of Basilian priests. “Our schools are Catholic because they proclaim a Swan that originally appeared on July 13, 2015 name, the name above every other name.” at catholicregister.org. It contains additional files At the conference, Basilian Superior General Fr. George from basilian.org. Smith, CSB launched the BNENE network, inspired by Miller, who once worked in the Vatican for the Congre- the 2011 Synod on the New Evangelization for the gation for Catholic Education, believes Catholic teach- Transmission of Christian Faith. Smith feels the network ers must be evangelizers, but not in the sense of “comi-

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 securing our future by giving back: recognizing influential basilians The Fr. Thomas F. Mohan, CSB The Fr. James Rent, CSB Exit Scholarship was established by Mr. Scholarship was established in April Kimberley Bailey Edmond Odette, OSM ’44 and is 2014 to be awarded annually to the awarded annually through the E. & G. graduating student who achieves the Many members of our community have established The Fr. Leo Campbell, CSB Bursary Odette Foundation to one or more fifth highest academic average based funds at St. Michael’s to honour and recognize the was established in 2008 to assist a students completing Grade 9. The schol- on six SMCS courses in the graduat- Basilian Fathers’ that have taught at the school. The student who is a member of the Music arship is based upon a combination of ing year. funds have been set up as bursaries to assist those programme and is unable to afford the three criteria from the candidate's Grade 8 and Grade 9 who cannot afford the cost of a St. Michael’s educa- tuition cost of a St. Michael’s education. years: good academics, a healthy participation in extra- The Fr. Leo Burns, CSB Exit tion, as awards given to current students for academ- The Bursary was created in honour and curricular activities and athletics. Typically, each recipient Scholarship was established in April ics and/or athletics, along with exit scholarships given memory of Fr. Leo Campbell whose will be awarded approximately $1000 per year and there 2014 to be awarded annually to the at graduation. musical talents and contributions to the St. Michael’s are approximately 10-12 recipients per grade level per year graduating student who achieves the community are missed. fourth highest academic average BURSARIES: AWARDS: based on six SMCS subjects in the The Fr. Matthew Mulcahy, CSB graduating year. The Père Jean-Mathieu Soulerin, Entrance Bursary was established in The Fr. Ted Flanagan, CSB Bursary CSB Bursary was established by the April 2014 to provide a Grade 9 Fund is awarded specifically to the The Fr. Norman Fitzpatrick, CSB Exit Scholarship Basilian Fathers of St. Michael’s academically qualified student, who MVP of the Varsity Kerry Blues during was created in June 2005 in honour of College School to assist a student who cannot afford the cost of a St. Michael’s the Athletic Banquet. Father Fitzpatrick’s 50th Anniversary of has a high academic standard and will education, the opportunity to attend Ordination. Fr. Fitzpatrick is a former has been actively involved within the the school. Principal of St. Michael’s College school community, while demonstrat- The Fr. Cecil Zinger, CSB Award For School (1969-86). The scholarship is ing that he is a ‘St. Michael’s Man’ through his integrity. The Fr. Neil Hibberd, CSB Bursary Grade 9 Beginner Music was created awarded to two graduating students was established in 2007 to assist a by Mr. Michael Remenyi in honour of who have made a significant contribu- The Fr. Brian Higgins, CSB Bursary student-athlete, preferably a cross- Fr. Cecil Zinger, OSM for his contribu- tion to the dramatic arts productions at St. Michael’s was established in 2007 to assist a country runner, who is unable to afford tions to the Music Department. The College School in a performance capacity and a tech- financially needy student who is unable the tuition cost of a St. Michael’s award is dedicated specifically to a nical capacity. to afford the tuition cost of a St. Michael’s education. The Bursary was created Grade 9 Beginner Music student who education. through the generosity of alumni during made an outstanding contribution to the music programme The Fr. Tony Kelly, CSB Classics an evening of celebration for Fr. Hibberd. The Bursary and has registered for Grade 10 Music. The award Medal was established in memory of of $1,000 is used to offset tuition costs. combines their academic achievement along with their Fr. Tony Kelly, who for many years was The Fr. John Leonard ‘Bud’ Cullen, CSB performance and dedication to the music programme. a beloved teacher of Latin and Greek Bursary Fund is awarded specifically to a The Fr. Rocco Volpe, CSB Bursary at St. Michael’s College School. The financially needy student at St. Michael’s was established in 2007 in memory of EXIT SCHOLARSHIPS: medal is awarded to a graduating College School in need of emergency Fr. Volpe ’48 who died in July of that student who has demonstrated a high funds. year. Fr. Volpe was a former student, The Fr. Daniel Zorzi, CSB Football degree of achievement, and enthusiasm for, Classical teacher, and chaplain at St. Michael’s Scholarship was created in April 2013 studies at St. Michael’s College School. The Fr. Leo Burns, CSB Entrance College School. The Bursary was by the Toronto Junior Argonauts, to Bursary was established in April 2014 established in consultation with honour Fr. Zorzi’s assistance with, and If you are interested in donating to one of these funds to provide a Grade 9 academically Fr. Volpe’s family and is dedicated specifically for a first support of, its programme. Fr. Zorzi was or establishing a new one, please contact the qualified student, who cannot afford generation Canadian Grade 9 student in financial need. President of St. Michael’s College Advancement Office at 416-653-3180 x118 or the cost of a St. Michael’s education, The student must be well-rounded in academics and School from 2000-05. The scholarship is [email protected]. the opportunity to attend the school. athletics, and should exhibit values in keeping with awarded annually to a graduating football player, who Fr. Volpe’s qualities: kindness, humility, a love of exemplifies a dedication to academics, faith, school spirit, learning, and strong community values, with a desire to and athletics, while embodying the Basilian tradition of an encourage others to be their best. educating a well-rounded person.

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 Remembering Room 12 on the eve of its return... basilian origins: from canada west to st. clair west Prior to the group’s arrival in Toronto, a treaty had been Eager to build on the early success of St. Michael’s, the arranged between the Bishop and the Basilian Superior Basilians sought to rapidly expand their imprint on Gavin Davidson ’93 General, Fr. Tourvieille, CSB. It was decided that the main Catholic education in Canada West. Five years following work of the Basilians in Toronto was to be the establish- Lord Elmsley’s donation enabling the move to Clover Everything changed when, later in 1853, Lord Elmsley small community of around 20 members, persevered ment of a Little Seminary, to be owned by the Bishop. In Hill, another Basilian priest, Fr. Malbos, CSB, gave the Basilians three lots to the north of his property. through a variety of political and financial struggles. pursuit of this goal, the Basilians established St. Mary’s established a Basilian secondary school in Windsor After receiving money from France, the Basilians started Surely then, Bishop Armand- Seminary as a beachhead in the New World. Located on (then known as Sandwich) after taking over the building, eventually moving St. Michael’s College to François-Marie de Charbonnel Queen St. E., it opened in September 1852 and served struggling Assumption College. Clover Hill in 1856. Since that day, St. Mike’s has been at of Toronto must have thought nine religious students. the forefront of Basilian education in Ontario, while serv- in 1852, if these hearty Basil- Originally, a Jesuit school, Assumption College had ing as example and inspiration for other Basilian second- ians can survive the terrors of While the Basilians had been opened its doors to students in February 1857. ary schools globally. revolutionary France and the engaged to administer the However, the Jesuits decided in August of that same dangers of post-revolutionary seminary, Bishop de Char- year that they would be unable to continue staffing the Thanks to the stellar teaching of Paul Barry ’73 and an society, the challenges of the bonnel had obtained the college. On the advice of his counterpart in Toronto, services of the Christian enthralling television mini-series he showed in full to our New World would pose them Bishop Pierre-Adolphe Pinsonnault of London turned to Brothers to run a high school Grade 12 History class, I am quite well-versed on Robe- no threat at all. Bishop Armand François-Marie the Basilian Fathers. de Charbonnel for boys who sought a spierre and his Reign of Terror. What I did not know, secular education. Named however, is that it was in response to these extreme For you see, on May 26, 1850, Fr. de Charbonnel, a The Basilians began to entrench and consolidate their St. Michael’s College, it was conditions that the Basilian Fathers came to be, and in French priest and a former student of the Basilians, who purposes in Windsor, beginning with the Superiorship of located at the Bishop’s so doing, developed their dedication to education. For it had been educated at the College of Annonay, was Fr. Denis O’Connor, CSB in 1870. O’Connor, who was to residence and ready for occu- was at the height of the terror, in 1797, that two dioc- consecrated Bishop of Toronto. A very zealous and become the Archbishop, copied the blueprint that had pancy in 1851. But, in spite of esan priests first began teaching clandestinely at a saintly man, the new Bishop was faced with a multiplic- worked so well at St. Michael’s. In order to increase the best efforts of both the Fr. Jean-Mathieu Soulerin, CSB secret school in the mountains of France. ity of problems, none more pressing than a lack of enrollment, Assumption’s curriculum was expanded to Bishop and the Christian Brothers, St. Michael’s enjoyed little schools offering religious education in Canada West. include both classical and commercial courses. In order success. After a half-year, there were only eight students. It was clear to de Charbonnel that the young people of to improve finances, the school enrolled students from his parishes needed Catholic schools, particularly at the the United States at higher fees. Although the seminary was, by comparison, doing quite high school level. In searching for a solution, the Bishop well, money was rather scarce. In 1853 Bishop de Char- Assumption College thought of his own education in France. bonnel moved the seminary into the space in his house continued to undergo where the Christian Brothers had previously established considerable changes St. Michael’s College. The two institutions were merged, under the direction of with the seminary morphing into a mixed school, serving school president Fr. R. male students of both secular and ecclesiastical pursuits. Francis Foster, CSB. Collège Privé du Sacré-Coeur in Annonay This new combined school, which retained the name St. When the anti-religious laws were relaxed after the Michael’s College, was placed under the sole direction of Foster brought the school had been operating for several years, the ten the Basilian Fathers. secondary school priests serving there bound themselves into a religious curriculum up to community. It was their hope and belief that the school, In the beginning, still geared primarily towards aspirants to Department of Educa- which had by then moved out of the mountains and into the priesthood, St. Michael’s offered, in the French style, a tion standards, sepa- the nearby city of Annonay, would have a better chance A look at Collège Privé du Sacré-Coeur in Annonay today combination of what would now be called high school and rated the high school Assumption University of success under the direction of a recognized And so it was, that in the middle of the nineteenth university education. The curriculum involved five years of and college departments, and aimed at raising the congregation that could accept and train new members century, on an invitation from Bishop de Charbonnel, Latin studies as well as Mathematics, Greek, and English. standards of the latter. With increased demand for a - enabling the operation to continue following the four priests from Annonay - Basilians - set out to change Catholic college for lay students, Assumption was able retirement of the founding fathers. St. Basil the Great, the course of education in Canada West. Arriving in Everything changed when, later in 1853, Lord Elmsley to expand from a minor seminary to a school offering lay a fourth century teacher, bishop, and doctor of August 1852, the small band of Basilians was com- gave the Basilians three lots to the north of his property. undergraduate instruction, as an affiliate of Western the Church, was selected to be the patron of the new posed of Fr. Soulerin, CSB and Fr. Malbos, CSB, Supe- After receiving money from France, the Basilians started University. Through a 1919 affiliation agreement, community. rior and Bursar respectively, along with two unordained building, eventually moving St. Michael’s College to Clover Assumption College became a member of the larger clerics, Messrs. Flannery and Vincent. The group’s fifth Hill in 1856. Since that day, St. Mike’s has been at the university’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and began to Even after the conditions in France had improved, member, Fr. Molony, CSB, was already on the ground in forefront of Basilian education in Ontario, while serving as concentrate on molding “as many students as possible keeping the school open was tough slogging and Canada West, having previously accompanied Bishop example and inspiration for other Basilian secondary into integral human beings, oriented to God and to a dangerous work. In succeeding, the Basilians, with a de Charbonnel on his voyage to Toronto in 1850. schools globally. right conception of society.”

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 Once again, these changes were inspired by successes goes, surprised Basilian Superior General, Fr. George THANK YOU BASILIANS experienced at St. Michael’s, when Fr. Henry Carr, CSB Flahiff, CSB at a large gathering, by announcing that the became president of the school in 1904. Aware the Basilians would open a Catholic high school in the west Thank you to the Basilian Fathers who have served St. Michael’s College School since it opened its Bathurst Street curriculum was outdated, and realizing that increasing part of Toronto. Never known to shy away from a chal- campus in September 1950. (We apologize in advance for any omissions, and kindly ask that you inform the Commu- numbers of Catholic youth were attracted to a profes- lenge, the Basilians opened Michael Power High nications Office of any errors - [email protected].) sional life, Carr had created a modern high school School, in Etobicoke, in 1957. It was the fifth Basilian curriculum designed to serve their needs. He success- secondary school in Ontario. BASILIANS WHO HAVE SERVED AT ST. MICHAEL'S COLLEGE SCHOOL SINCE 1950 fully transformed the programme of studies so that St. Michael’s students qualified for university entrance. By That same year, the Fr. Grace Joseph Agius, CSB Fr. Robert Thomas Chauvin, CSB Fr. Gordon Francis Kennedy, CSB Fr. John O'Loane, CSB 1906, the post-secondary department of St. Michael’s Basilians opened their Fr. Thomas Amlin, CSB Fr. Daniel Chui, CSB Fr. Leonard Anthony Kennedy, CSB Fr. Eugene O'Reilly, CSB had become an independent arts college, federated final high school in the Fr. Kevin Anderson, CSB Fr. J. William Conway, CSB Fr. Kevin John Kirley, CSB Fr. Vincent Alton Pare, CSB with the University of Toronto. province, establishing Fr. David W. Bauer, CSB Fr. John V. Corrigan, CSB Fr. Gerald Austin Lalonde, CSB Fr. Joseph Penny, CSB their first co-ed institu- Fr. George Edward Beaune, CSB Fr. William Edmund Coughlin, CSB Fr. Michael Lehman, CSB Fr. George Raymond Phelan, CSB The decades that followed were sallow, marked as they tion at St. Joseph’s in Fr. Michael Bernard Biondi, CSB Fr. John J. Crowley, CSB Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB Fr. John Anthony Poluikis, CSB were by two world wars, The Great Depression, and the Ottawa. And so it Fr. Francis H. Black, CSB Fr. Budd (J. Leonard) Cullen, CSB Fr. David Alfred Levack, CSB Fr. Louis Purcell, CSB temporary establishment of the east and west-end cam- remained, with six First Graduating Class at Michael Power High School Fr. Francis Christian Boehm, CSB Fr. Hugh John Curran, CSB Fr. William J. Lewis, CSB Fr. William Reddall, CSB puses for St. Michael’s College School. However, as the Basilian-run high schools in Ontario, until the offer of full Fr. John Francis Boland, CSB Fr. Edward William Donoher, CSB Fr. Arthur Rynold Looby, CSB Fr. John Reddy, CSB funding from the province led all Basilian schools but 1940s turned into the ’50s, the Basilians entered a Fr. Luis Joseph Bondy, CSB Fr. John Egsgard, CSB Fr. Robert Joseph Madden, CSB Fr. Joseph Redican, CSB golden age of education in Ontario. In 1950, St. Michael’s one to become co-educational institutions that were Fr. James Bowie, CSB Fr. James Enright, CSB Fr. Gregory T. Mai, CSB Fr. Basil Regan, CSB College School moved from Clover Hill to the current part of local Catholic school boards. Fr. Joseph Brady, CSB Fr. Donald Faught, CSB Fr. Thomas Gregory Mallon, CSB Fr. Edward Arthur Roberts, CSB campus at the corner of Bathurst Street and St. Clair Fr. William J. Brown, CSB Fr. Lawrence Faye, CSB Fr. John Malo, CSB Fr. Edward X. Ronan, CSB Avenue, and in 1957, Assumption High School moved to As we know, St. Michael’s College School blazed a Fr. Leo D. Burns, CSB Fr. Timothy Fitzgerald, CSB Fr. Nicholas Manherz, CSB Fr. Dennis Rowan, CSB a new campus on Huron Church Line. In between these different path, thereby continuing to serve as an Fr. Albert Butler, CSB Fr. Norman J. Fitzpatrick, CSB Fr. William May, CSB two milestones, the first steps toward the union of example and inspiration for other Basilian secondary Fr. Norman Roy, CSB French and Canadian Basilians were taken, with the visit schools globally. Fr. Frederick Wallace Cahill, CSB Fr. Edward Ted Flanagan, CSB Fr. Gerald McAlpine, CSB Fr. Walter Winthrop Scott, CSB of Fr. Roume, CSB of Annonay to Toronto in 1954. Fr. John Francis Callaghan, CSB Fr. Hugh McMahon Foley, CSB Fr. Frank McCabe, CSB Fr. Matthew P. Sheedy, CSB Fr. Leo C. Campbell, CSB Fr. James Terence Forestell, CSB Fr. Bernard McCarron, CSB Fr. Richard Sheehan, CSB The 1950s was an era not just of renewal, but expansion, Fr. Wilfred Steidel Canning, CSB Fr. John Augustin Fournier, CSB Fr. Francis McCarty, CSB Fr. Paul Thomas Sheehan, CSB as the Basilians opened four more high schools in Ontario. Fr. James Carruthers, CSB Fr. Dennis Foy, CSB Fr. Edmund Joseph McCorkell, CSB Fr. Fergus Joseph Sheehy, CSB Priests of the Sault Diocese, who had previously attended Fr. Patrick W. Fulton, CSB Fr. Barry McDermott, CSB Fr. Neil H. Smith, CSB St. Michael’s, successfully lobbied the Basilians for two ONTARIO HIGH Fr. Sean Garrity, CSB Fr. William Patrick McGee, CSB Fr. William James Stoba, CSB schools – expanding St. Mike’s influence to the north. SCHOOLS UNDER Fr. William Joseph Gibbons, CSB Fr. Thomas McGillis, CSB Fr. John Jerome Stortz, CSB BASILIAN DIRECTION Fr. Basil Francis Glavin, CSB Fr. Leo McGrady, CSB Fr. Brian Sweeney, CSB The Basilians took possession of a former orphanage in Fr. Paul T. Glynn, CSB Fr. Robert McKinnon, CSB Fr. Maurice Taylor, CSB Sudbury in 1951 and used it as their temporary home, St. Michael’s College School Fr. Michael Alphonsus Goetz, CSB Fr. Louis C. Edward McLean, CSB Fr. George J. Thompson, CSB while the building that was to house St. Charles College St. Michael’s College School on Clover Hill Toronto ~ 1852 - present Fr. Patrick J. Gorman, CSB Fr. Ian M. McRae, CSB Fr. Jefferson M. Thompson, CSB was constructed. This article was compiled with liberal aid from the Fr. Gerald Telesphore Gregoire, CSB Fr. J. Arnold Megan, CSB Fr. Joseph Timmons, CSB following sources: Assumption High School Fr. Leon George Hart, CSB Fr. Paul Meloche, CSB Fr. Cyril Udall CSB During construction of St. Mary’s College, the other high Windsor ~ 1870 - 1994 Fr. Arthur Thomas Hathaway, CSB Fr. Thomas Mohan, CSB Fr. George Vander Zanden, CSB school in the diocese, finances were so tight, that Fr. Rev. J. Rent, CSB ’54, CSB, Basilians and Secondary Education in Ontario, Basilian Archives Fr. Leo Anthony Hetzler, CSB Fr. Robert Michael Montague, CSB Fr. Daniel Vernelli, CSB Matthew Mulcahy, CSB, the founding principal and future St. Charles College Fr. Neil Hibberd, CSB Fr. John Bert Morrissey, CSB Fr. Rocco C. Volpe, CSB St. Michael’s faculty member, sent the teaching seminar- Fr. Francis Boland, CSB, Father Soulerin, CSB, Founder Sudbury ~ 1851 - 1993 Fr. Brian P. Higgins, CSB Fr. Peter Kingdom Mosteller, CSB Fr. Arthur Francis Waligore, CSB ians out to sell raffle tickets to local miners as they exited and Administrator, Assumption University Fr. Arthur J. Holmes, CSB Fr. Matthew T. Mulcahy, CSB Fr. Joseph Walsh, CSB their shifts. A details guy and a big personality - as SMCS St. Mary’s College Peter M. Meehan, From College to University: Fr. Robert K. Holmes, CSB Fr. John Brian Mullins, CSB students of a certain vintage will remember, Fr. Mulcahy, Sault Ste. Marie ~ 1956 - 2000 Fr. David Weise, CSB The Basilian Fathers and Assumption, CCHA and another Basilian, Fr. Patrick Lalonde, CSB ’46, lived Fr. Christopher Iredale, CSB Fr. Leo Munnelly, CSB Fr. Maurice F. Whelan, CSB above a stage in the school auditorium while they super- Dr. Mark McGowan, BA, MA, PhD Michael Power High School Fr. Norman Iversen, CSB Fr. John Murphy, CSB Fr. John Raymond Whitley, CSB vised the building of the school. University of Toronto, Department of History Etobicoke ~ 1957 - 1998 Fr. John Baptist Janisse, CSB Fr. James Murphy, CSB Fr. Robert Joseph Whyte, CSB Fr. Richard Joseph Jeffery, CSB Fr. Hugh Nolan, CSB Fr. Albert L. Williams, CSB http://www.stmichaelscollegeschool.com/about- Another big personality, as Ontario Catholics of a Fr. Robert Kasun, CSB Fr. William H. O'Brien, CSB Fr. Kenneth Wilson, CSB us/history-and-archives/index.aspx St. Joseph’s High School certain vintage will remember, was Cardinal James Ottawa ~ 1958 - 1974 Fr. Anthony J. Kelly, CSB Fr. Francis James O'Grady, CSB Fr. Cecil Harold Zinger, CSB Charles McGuigan. It was McGuigan who, as the legend http://www.basilian.org/about-us/history/ Fr. William Kelly, CSB Fr. Arthur O'Leary, CSB Fr. Daniel Zorzi, CSB

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Please save the date for these upcoming events and visit JUNE 20 - ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 1800 Archbishop d’Aviau appoints Fr. 1883 College of Mary Immaculate, Beacon- stmichaelscollegeschool.com for updates. For further Alumni, parents, and friends are invited to Joseph Lapierre to the parish of field, England, and common novitiate information on any of these events, please contact participate in the St. Michael’s College Saint-Symphorien-de-Mahun, for France and Canada. Stephanie Nicholls, Alumni and Special Events Officer, at School Annual Golf Tournament. This Ardèche, where classes are taught 416-653-3180 ext. 273. year, the tournament will be held at in the rectory: our first school. Markland Wood Country Club. 1900 St. Thomas College, Houston, Texas. The proceeds raised will benefit the Bursary Programme. 1802 The school moves to Annonay and Fr. Joseph Lapierre occupies a former Franciscan college, 1928 Catholic Central High School, Detroit, YOUNG ALUMNI GOLF becoming known as Le Collège des Michigan. TOURNAMENT – TBC Cordeliers. Classes from 1996-2015 are

invited to participate in the Young 1929 Institute of Mediaeval Studies, Toronto. 1808 Sainte Barbe minor seminary opens in Alumni Golf Tournament. The Annonay for boys whose parents MAY 14 – EVANS TANNIS ALUMNI SOCCER SHOWDOWN tournament offers alumni the Annonay could pay no tuition. 1935 Ministry to Mexican Catholics in Texas. In honour of Mr. Evans Tannis, the Evans Tannis Alumni opportunity to reconnect with Soccer Showdown was created to raise funds for the classmates and friends, and establish new relationships. Alumni Association and to reunite soccer alumni. All 1822 The first General Chapter of the ten 1936 St. Thomas More College, Saskatoon, alumni are invited to come and join in the tournament. secular priests who form the Commu- Saskatchewan. SEPTEMBER 24 - HOMECOMING nity of Priests of St. Basil is held in Join us for Homecoming. The day offers For more information, please contact Dante Di Iulio ’05 Annonay on November 21. Fr. Lapierre the St. Michael's community of students, ([email protected]). is elected first Superior General. 1947 University of St. Thomas, Houston, families, alumni, staff and friends a place Texas. to come together and celebrate the spirit MAY 19 - ALUMNI SPRING REUNION & BBQ of St. Michael's. 1850 Fr. Patrick Molony, Basilian from Graduating classes from the St. Basil’s Church Annonay, accompanies Bishop 1951 St. John Fisher College, Rochester, past 10 years are invited back New York. Armand de Charbonnel to Toronto to to St. Michael’s for the Alumni minister to Irish immigrants. NOVEMBER 25 - Spring Reunion & BBQ, ALUMNI TURKEY ROLL 1961 Basilians move into Mexico, to San hosted by the Alumni Asso- & REUNION 1852 Fr. Jean Soulerin and three compan- Juan Crisóstomo Parish, Mexico City. ciation. A reception is held for Assumption University, Come join Basilians, Windosr ions come from Annonay to Toronto the most recent graduating class, who are officially to establish a minor seminary. The welcomed into the Alumni Association and presented faculty, staff from past Community of Priests of St. Basil 1963 St. Joseph’s College, Edmonton, Alberta. with a gift. and present, and professes the three vows of poverty, former classmates to reconnect old friendships and chastity, and obedience. community. The evening will begin with mass celebrated 1987 Basilians go to South America, MAY 26 – THE BIG BLUE at 6:00 p.m. in the school chapel before moving to the Instituto and Parroquia Nuestra BENEFIT 1856 Opening of St. Michael’s College and Señora de la Asunción, Cali, Columbia The St. Michael’s commu- gymnasium. The classes of 1967 (50 years), 1992 (25 Collège Saint-Charles, Blidah, Algeria St. Basil’s Church on Clover Hill, nity is invited to the campus years), and 2007 (10 years) will be honoured and Toronto. for an evening of music, presented with commemorative gifts. 1991 St. Benedict’s Parish, St Lucia, West sampling of delicious food, Indies. 1857 Opening of Assumption College, and a chance to win excit- Sandwich, Ontario; Basilian commit- ing prizes. ment becomes permanent there as of 1999 Holy Redeemer High School, Detroit, Collège Privé du Sacré-Coeur 1870. Michigan. JUNE 11 – ENZO MONTEMURRO ’81 TOUCH FOOTBALL CLASSIC In 2013, Matt Montemurro ’05 and Ron Scarafile ’05 founded the Enzo Montemurro ’81 Touch Football Classic. 1867 St. Louis College, Louisville, Ohio; first 2012 Basilian Network for Education in the Alumni of all ages are invited to participate in this 5-on-5 foundation in the United States. New Evangelization (BNENE) tournament. All proceeds raised from this event support the Enzo Montemurro ’81 Bursary Fund and the Alumni 1868 French Basilians open St. Charles Association. For more information, please contact St. Thomas Band, Houston College, Blidah, Algeria. Matt ([email protected]) or Ron ([email protected]).

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Paul Burns ’57 has had a long teaching career at posted on the Internet as a free download. It is maintenance. Along the way, he took night courses in BSc for Business and St. Mark’s College, Corpus Christi College in Vancouver, entitled On Truality: A Forgotten Idea About the estimating and plans, reading to further his knowl- Mathematics from the and at the University of British Columbia. While at Source of All Creation. His second book, tentatively edge in the industry. In January 2010, Anthony went University of Wisconsin- St. Michael’s, Paul studied Latin and Greek with titled How I Discovered Truality, will be more specific on his own, starting Surrey Construction Inc. as a Stevens Point in 2002. two-man company. Year over year, the company has Currently, David resides Fr. Tony Kelly, CSB re: the many changes that occurred during George’s grown. Anthony still enjoys his family time, whether it in Etobicoke with his ’40. After graduation, spiritual journey to date, his role as a truth seeker and be watching his daughter Stephanie dance, or his son wife Natalie and their he obtained a degree in his independent search for the meaning of God/Truth Matthew play hockey. Their passion is what makes two daughters Mila and Classics from the during 4 stages of evolving consciousness and him happiest. Mateja. University of Toronto progressive discovery of Truality. and degrees in Theol- Michael Cinelli ’95 is ogy from the University Further details, and free downloads, can be found on an Associate Profes- of St. Michael’s College George’s website – truality.ca. sor in the Department and Oxford University. of Kinesiology and Paul currently teaches Dr. Kevin Higgins ’91 Physical Education at Ryan ’03 and Tess Religion and is the qualified for a spot on the Wilfrid Laurier Univer- Prendergast welcomed undergraduate dean at Canadian Masters Cycling sity. Michael received Harrison Peter in July Corpus Christi College, team this past summer his Ph.D. in Kinesiology 2015, much to the under the guidance of and competed in the UCI from the University of delight of grandfather college president Dr. Peter Meehan ’85. In 2012, Paul World Cycling Tour Cham- Waterloo in 2006. He then completed his postdoctoral Dan Prendergast, OSM, fellowship in Cognitive Science at Brown University uncle , and dedicated a book on early Christian thought to a pionships in Aalborg, Dan Jr. ’89 (Providence, RI), before joining Wilfrid Laurier in 2008. cousin Ben Fox ’19. number of his teachers who have died, including Denmark on September Michael’s research focuses on understanding how Fr. Kelly. Paul’s brother Michael ’58, brothers-in-law 9, 2015. With 1,524 riders individuals use their sensory systems to control Larry Soden ’58 and Mike Wiley ’68, nephews Mike representing 45 countries, balance and locomotion across the life span, as well ’88 and Pat Soden ’91, and Luke Sarabia ’15 are all Kevin completed the very technically challenging and Nick Pappalardo ’98 has been appointed as as understanding balance and cognitive dysfunctions physically demanding 164 km race in a time of permanent chief of staff by Ontario PC leader Patrick graduates. Jack Sarabia ’19 is a current student. following a concussion. Over the past seven years, Brown ’97. Pappalardo served in the same post for St. Michael’s has been a family affair! 4:25:59, garnering him a 5th place finish on the 58 Michael has served as a thesis supervisor for many then-transportation minister Lisa Raitt from May 2014 rider Canadian Masters team and a 269th place finish graduate and undergraduate students. He has also George Kokich ’59 has written a book, his first and overall. Kevin has competed in the Iron Man twice and taught undergraduate courses in Human Anatomy; until the recent election call. Prior to his time in Raitt’s the first of a two-part series, detailing his “personal run the Boston Marathon four times, but says this Growth and Motor Development; Balance, Posture, office, Pappalardo worked for four-and-a-half years in spiritual journey and experiences". George attended road race was the most physically demanding and Gait; and Biodynamics of Physical Activity. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s office as manager of seven universities, worked for thirty years in the experience of his life. However, Michael’s main interest is spending time on regional affairs and advisor for Ontario after a brief Strategic Policy and Planning Sector of Canada's the ice, field, or trails with his family: wife stint as director of operations and appointments in federal government, and has traveled to more than Anthony Cinelli ’90 is the president and owner of Sarah, daughter Alex, and son Kent. the ministry of natural resources.* a dozen countries. After considerable thought on Surrey Construction Inc., a contractor specializing in is a real estate sales representative what and how to write George settled on writing this concrete, exterior cladding, and general construction David Cinelli ’97 *edited from a Dec. 4th article in the National Post by for Royal LePage Signature, and the owner /operator two-part series on Truality (a forgotten synonym for in the commercial market. Anthony received his B.A. Ashley Csanady of The Property Manager, which offers income property ‘God/Truth’). in Psychology and B.A.S. in Marketing from York services catered to individual investment needs. University in 1995. He then went on to work in the Previously, David worked as a treasury and billing George’s first book generally provides food for construction industry, gaining experience in areas analyst for Toronto Hydro since 2004. He obtained such as waterproofing, concrete, and general thought about our Creator and about Truth. It is his MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2004 and a

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 William ‘Bill’ Angus Macdon- Maurice ‘Bus’ Sadler ’43 died in memoriam ald ’41, P. Eng. died on Febru- peacefully at North York General ary 28, 2014 in Cobourg, Hospital on September 24, in his Dan Prendergast, OSM knew it was the last time he’d ever see his former coach proudly in his 90th year. 91st year. Beloved husband and was known as a shaper of alive. Despite being prepared for the news of Coach P’s Beloved husband of 63 years best friend of Patricia for 53 years, men. When he wasn’t death, Leo was still left reeling. “The talk that day was of Dorelle, Bill was a loving Bus is survived by brother, Bill and shaping boys into men on about getting him back around the school,” said father and father-in-law, proud sister Joyce, and predeceased by Rautins. “Dan was such a good person. It just doesn’t the basketball court at grandfather, and thrilled great- his father Leslie, mother Alice, seem fair.” St. Michael’s, something grandfather. Predeceased by brothers George, John and Joseph, he did for 27 years, Dan sister Mary, and brother Rowan ’46, Bill is mourned by and sisters Anna and Alyce. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his many taught, counselled and On Oct. 16, Mr. Prendergast’s body was laid to rest sisters Ann and Ruth, in-laws Sylvia MacDonald, nieces, nephews, and friends. Bus had a long, successful performed administrative following a funeral Mass held at Holy Rosary Church in Stephen Monahan, Mary Chard and Barbara Webster, career in the media business, where he was beloved by duties at the school. In Toronto, in front of friends, family, colleagues and many and his many nieces and nephews. After graduating his colleagues as both a mentor and friend. He was also a 1996, Coach P retired alumni. with a degree in Engineering from the University of lifelong sports fan. His support for the Toronto Blue Jays from St. Michael’s after 34 years. Yet he continued to Toronto in 1948, Bill became a long-term Imperial Oil was unwavering. contribute to the school as an instrumental part of its *with files from Evan Boudreau, The Catholic Register employee. A WWII veteran (Artillery), he spent many fundraising and alumni initiatives. In 2010, Dan was happy years with Dorelle on their dream farm in Fleming Mackell ’47, a former Hastings, Ontario, after retiring at a youthful 58. inducted into the Blue Raiders Basketball Hall of Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Fame. Earlier this year, he was inducted into the Order Bill formed lasting friendships and loved hosting all Leafs star, died on October 19, 2015, of St. Michael, and was presented with the Paul Salfi Fr. Chris Iredale, CSB ’49 died peacefully, surrounded visitors at the round table in his kitchen. From his com- at the age of 86. He was surrounded Award for the role he played in developing basketball by his fellow Basilian Fathers, at Anglin House on puter control desk he composed ‘odes’, managed his by his family and special friends in his in Ontario. October 25, 2015. Fr. Chris served at St. Michael’s from ’43 Army Course gang and their reunions, organized final days. Fleming was the son of the 1962-78, where his duties as vice principal in charge of church and community committees, solved Canada’s late John Ambrose Mackell (two The day before Thanksgiving, when they were sitting discipline made him well-known to all the students. political problems, linked relatives near and far with his Stanley Cup championships with down for a potluck dinner, Dan, who never liked flying, Born in St. Catharine’s, Ontario, many emails, and would happily Skype with anyone Ottawa Senators 1920 and 1921) and quietly and out of the blue told his daughters, Kelly and on September 17, 1931, Fr. Chris willing, at any hour. Family reunions were a particular the late Margaret Fleming. He is Erin, “maybe I would like to go to Ireland”. The family was predeceased by his parents joy, although it has been said that Dorelle did all of the survived by his children, Rosemary, work! While health issues kept them from living at Kathy, Michael, Joanne, Maureen, was excited and prepared to plan his trip. Dan died the George and Martha, as well as ‘Monahmac Farm’ this past year, Bill and Dorelle were Sheilagh, Fleming Jr. and the mother of his children, Kath- next day – Thanksgiving – at his home in Grand Bend, by his brother Andrew. He is able to have many precious visits there, surrounded by leen Grigg; his grandchildren, Noah, Clara, Hannah, Ontario, after a battle with cancer. He was 80 years old. survived by his sister, Sr. Marcella their large, loud brood. Bill was a force of nature that Addie, Gabriel, Jennifer, Maggie and Emilie; special Iredale, CSJ. Fr. Chris attended lived life to the fullest. He made everyone who he met friends Sandra, J.P., Kerry, Mario, and Joyce. Prede- When Leo Rautins ’78 visited Dan in early October, the St. Catharine’s Collegiate for a feel special. He guided his children to parent with uncon- ceased by his son Sean, Fleming was a fierce competitor. former NBA player and television basketball analyst year and St. Michael’s College ditional love. Bill had a very deep faith and his family In his 13-year NHL career (three with Toronto, 10 with School from 1945-49. He then takes great comfort in knowing he is now in Heaven. Boston), he won the Stanley Cup twice with the Leafs entered the Congregation of St. Basil and was (1949 and 1951) and was named first team centre All-Star professed in 1950. After studies in Toronto at the Norman Albert Vetere ’41, Retired Deputy Registrar in the 1952-53 season with the Bruins. In his rookie University of St. Michael’s College and St. Basil’s Semi- General of Ontario, died peacefully at Rouge Valley season, in Toronto, Fleming became the youngest player nary, he was ordained a priest in 1958. Subsequently, on an NHL all-star team at 18. Nicknamed the ‘Spark- Health Centre, Ajax, on January 25, 2015, in his 91st plug’, Fleming held many playoff records, created excite- his priestly ministry was mostly as a teacher, librarian, year. Norm was the beloved husband of the late Shirlee, ment on the ice, and was best known for his speed, stick and administrator in Toronto at Michael Power High and cherished father of Janice, Christine, Tony and handling, and penalty killing. Following his NHL career, School, both before and after his time at St. Mike’s. Anne-Marie. Loving and devoted grandfather of Tracy, Fleming brought hockey excitement to the Maritimes, Fr. Chris also served at St. Basil’s Church in Ottawa Kevin, John, Robert, Michael, Lucas, Martin, Olivia and both as a player and a coach. After hockey, Fleming had beginning in 1991, and at Holy Rosary Church in Trevor, great-grandfather of Ava Rose, and dear brother a successful career in the automotive business, devoting Toronto until 1994. He spent the last 21 years of his life of Frank and Stan. Norm will be lovingly remembered by spare time teaching hockey to special needs students living at 95 St. Joseph Street in Toronto. his family and friends. and promoting fitness among youth in local schools.

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 Richard ‘Dick’ Ottone ’48 of Patten, Paul was cherished to many of his closest friends’ children, especially Please also remember family and friends of the Mitchell, and formerly of Aurora, grandfather to India, Ronan, Mado and Josh. The family wishes to extend their St. Michael’s community died at Stratford General Hospital Phinn, and Morgan. Paul’s deepest thanks to John’s long-time friend, Dr. Anne on June 8, 2014. Richard was the daughters Sarah and Amy Madigan, for being there during his illness and Bill Smith, who served St. Michael’s College School as beloved husband of Pat, loving were the centre of his providing professional and personal comfort. Property Manager from April 2000 to December 2010, father of Tracey, Rick and Trish, universe. He enjoyed his recently died. He will be fondly remembered for his and cherished grandfather of family and friends. Paul was leadership, zest for life, sense of humour, and passion Christopher and Kalina. known for his kindness and Andrew Bellini ’86, cousin of for St. Michael’s. Prior to joining the St. Michael’s com- sweet and gentle disposition Paolo Stefenatti ’85, died on munity, Bill worked for several years with the Art and was loved by all. He was fortunate to remain close May 16, 2015 at the age of 47. He Gallery of Ontario, Granite Club, and Havergal College, Robert Greven ’51, father of Paul ’90, to his childhood friends (The MOMS) for more than will be reunited in paradise with in similar property management roles. He also served and brother-in-law of John ’54 and Joe 70 years. Paul treasured his time with friends and family his father Ito. Andrew will be as a director with the Ontario Recreation Facilities Younder ’56 died. at his cottage in Muskoka and will be missed every day. missed by his loving mother Association. Caterina, and all his family and Fr. Michael Stogre, SJ ’62 died unexpectedly on June friends. Betty Kelly, wife of Peter Kelly ’55; Bernadette Shelia Richard Stanley Marchut 24, 2015, at the Jesuit house in Vancouver. He was in Baran, grandmother of Palmer Baran Tino ’19; Walter ’57, died on February 23, his 71st year of life and in Stanowski, father of Skip Stanowski ’62; John Cowie, 2015, after a lengthy illness, religious life for 52 years. Robin Wolf ’91 died on June 30, father of Robert Cowie ’86; Frank Romano, father of surrounded by his family. Fr. Stogre was born in 2015 at Bridgepoint Hospital in teacher Miko Romano; June Cuccia, wife of Gene Beloved husband of Mary Summerside, Prince Edward Toronto, after a courageous battle Cuccia ’52; Felice Desantis, father-in-law of Romeo Anne for almost 55 years, Island, on June 28, 1944. with brain cancer, with his Milano ’80; Michael Marlborough ’58, brother of Richard was the son of the He grew up in Toronto, mother Hanne Wolf at his side. Gerry Marlborough ’59; Jane Swiatek, aunt of Mark late Marjan Marchut and attending St. Michael’s Predeceased by his father, ’86, Jeff ’88, and Chris Zownir ’92; J.J. Barnicke, Barbara Zmarzly. Survived by College School, before enter- Manfred Wolf, Robin is survived father of Paul (SMCS 66-67), and Peter ’70, grandfa- his sister Sophie Martin and ing the Jesuits in 1962. by his mother, his sister Christina ther of Jack Armstrong ’12; Chris Obelnycki, father of her children Michelle, Peter, Norman, John and D’Arcy, He was the eldest of eight and brother Frank ’89. He will be Lucas ’18. as well as nephews Peter and Paul Popik, Richard children of Winifred Quinn greatly missed by his extended leaves behind cousins in Canada, the USA, and Poland. and Alexander Stogre. Ordained priest on June 8, 1974, family and many faithful friends. The family is grateful Richard was the owner of Whitehouse Soaps and Fr. Stogre obtained academic degrees in Classics, for all of the support and visits from friends and family Chemicals and Fred Bland & Co. Philosophy, Theology, Medicine (M.D.) and Social during Robin’s illness. One of Robin’s greatest gifts was Ethics (Ph.D.) He was a staff member at the Jesuit the kindness he showed everyone he met at school, at John J. Dennis ’53 died in 2012. Centre for Social Faith and Justice. He lived and church, in prayer groups and his workplaces (attendant worked from 1990-2012 in the Espanola and Manitoulin care worker at Tobias House, and educational assistant John F. Beaune ’54 died on July 9, 2013. John is regions, where he served First Nations Peoples, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Elementary survived by his wife, Carol, and his son, who John particularly with researching and developing local School). proudly named Mike after his beloved high school. health services. Fr. Stogre will be missed by his family, At St. Mike’s, John was well-known as a hockey player many First Nations people, and his Jesuit companions. of considerable skill. He continued playing the sport until his 70th year, enjoying the opportunity to take the John Buday ’71 died on July 18, ice with his son. John’s grandson is following in the 2015. Saddened are his sisters, family tradition, having also taken the ice at St. Mike’s Eve and Catherine, and brother, Arena. This was another thrill for John, who will be Stan ’74. Missing their favorite greatly missed. uncle are Tori, Steph, Liz, and Em. Beloved by his mother, Amalie, Paul Patten ’56 died at home on July 3, 2015. Paul was and father, John Sr. (predeceased), beloved husband to Cathy and loving father to Sarah John was a generous and kind and Amy. Dear brother to Terry ’59 and the late James man. He was also a loving ‘uncle’

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 Of his many accomplishments, he filled the roles of remembers meeting Dan’s son Ryan ’03, in whom he the way we were: Director of Counselling Services, Vice Principal, alumni saw a perfect example of what Dan was - an intelligent, i remember it well – r.i.p. dan prendergast fundraiser, and in collaboration with the late principal, respectful man. Fr. Thomas Mohan, CSB, OSM ’48, he was instrumen- Joe Younder ’56 tal in the establishment of the Order of St. Michael - to Leo Rautins ’78 writes, “Dan allowed me to come into which he was rightfully inducted in April 2015. his family well before I ever put on my first blue blazer. A story to be told… school, not necessarily to see the teachers, but to rap He taught me how to work hard, never be satisfied, with the students, who we were not much older than - in From his first year respect my coaches, love my teammates, put the team We first met in January 1962, Christmas break to be those days. We both had four children. Dan’s second in 1962, Dan was ahead of me, share my life and career with my family, be exact. I had been teaching at St. Mike’s for a year. I saw home and love was in the gym; I found comfort in a recognized as one a good father, care about people, never forget where this guy, small in stature, lots of debating room. of the top basket- you came from, and to dig in when it gets tough, and hair, and seemingly in good ball coaches in the fight to the end. The coach, the man, the husband, the shape, coming down the hall, They were the best of times: country. For 27 father, the son, the friend, that’s what he has lived every smiling. We shook hands and staff hockey; parties; annual years, he was day of his life. He has inspired and influenced me, and that became a friendship June getaways to Jack Fenn’s involved with the the many others he has touched, more than he would lasting some 53 golden years. Bala cottage; Christmas gath- We had much in common. We erings with Fr. Rocco Volpe varsity basketball ever realize.” had just come out of the semi- CSB, OSM ’48; playing Santa; team, the Blue nary and both taught Latin - and children’s baptisms in the Raiders. He was inducted into the Blue Raiders Hall of Current St. Mike’s basketball coach Jeff Zownir ’88, Dan being a gold medal winner chapel, officiated by one of the Fame in 2010, in recognition of his many contributions announced Prendergast’s passing on Twitter, writing at Western University and me priests. The Basilians took us to the game of round ball. that he was “a mentor and father figure to many of us” struggling through Grade 9, in and treated us well. Many and a “humble and dedicated family man who devoted one chapter ahead of the remain friends to this day. Yes, Not only did he bring together alumni at the annual his life to serving St. Michael’s College School and students. time, let us play and be Golden in the mercy of his Turkey Roll & Reunion - which, by the way, he hadn’t others.” Would that accolade be the reason why means”. missed in some 54 years - he was one of the key orga- Vaulton Reece ’83, on hearing of Dan’s sudden death, Dan had come down from North Bay, where he was nizers of this event. He was also instrumental in organiz- flew in from Korea? teaching at Scollard Hall, to seek a warmer climate in So, there you have it. I remember it well. ing and emceeing many athletic awards’ banquets, the Toronto. I remember it well. annual alumni and school golf tournaments, and the Dan’s daughter, Kelly, relates that when she and her Dan (Danny, Coach P, Prendergast), as Erin, his daugh- Skate4Kids fundraisers – with Nick Kypreos calling him siblings were young and were walking down the halls on We were single, to the envy, I felt, of the married laymen. ter, so eloquently stated at the funeral service, was also that event’s godfather. a Saturday after ball practice, their father would often In those days, there were 10 male teachers and some 40 given the name Dalton named in honour of the country meet a custodian and take the time to stop and chat. He Basilians on staff. We were a close-knit group who doctor who delivered all 11 of the Prendergast children. In 2006, he was actively involved in the 100 Years of told his kids, people are important in the halls, in the followed the Basilian motto of teaching goodness, Dan, the youngest, was born near London, Ontario, in Hockey Celebration at St. Mike’s. This past April, he office, in the rink, so make time for them. In terms of St. discipline and knowledge. Of those laymen, four have Kinkora, a rural farming community, at the tail end of the was honoured with the Paul Salfi Award at the All Michael’s highlights, none stand out more than Dan remained close friends to this day: Hugh McDougall, Depression and the cusp of WWII. His connection to the Ontario Catholic Classic Tournament held in St. coaching Dan Jr. ’89 and having Ryan graduate with OSM, Mike Lavelle ’54, Jack Fenn ’54, Joe Younder school is strong: Sharon’s father, Mark Flanagan, was a Catharine’s, a tournament St. Mike’s has entered for 40 honours. Now, Kelly’s son, recent Athlete of the Year, ’56, along with the late John Guerriere ’50. St. Mike’s grad as were her two brothers Paul ’54 and years. The annual award recognizes an individual’s Ben Fox ’19, has been a student since Grade 7. Bryan ’54. ‘selfless volunteerism’ as well as dedication and sacri- Dan and I partied. We kept razors in our lockers, ready fice in helping shape the game of basketball in Ontario. For many, Dan was a man who in reaching for your hand for the next adventure. Each Dan was many things: he was a devoted family man, The word is now out that they are going to name the touched your heart. For him, keeping in touch was not a paycheque we bought a faithful to his church, loyal to his friends, and for annual St. Michael’s Invitational, the longest running phrase, but a commitment, as witnessed by those many suit. By the time we got 50-plus-years, long beyond most teaching careers, he event in Canadian high school basketball, in Dan’s students and players who attended his funeral, along married, we had 12. We was closely involved in all things St. Michael’s. Dan, the married nurses, classmates smallest guy on the bench, hated heights, enjoyed name. I hope so. with those he taught, counselled and coached. And, I from St. Michael’s Hospital. onion sandwiches, sang Gregorian chant, and was a might add, who continued to seek out both his advice Later, Dan and Sharon masterful and witty emcee. Did you know he feared Ask any player about Dan’s dedication and humility. and his hand, long after his retirement. moved to Aurora, and for six heights? Because of this, he never got to visit Galway, Mike Lavelle ’55 remembers that no matter what group years we drove down to St. his ancestral home. So, when I was teaching summer Dan was in, he always maintained his value system. If you wanted to know the real Dan, you had to see, Mike’s, 36 stoplights in 45 school in Ireland, I presented him with the names of all Giancarlo Mazzanti, now the Guidance Department hear, and watch him in action. I had the privilege, as did minutes. You learn a lot the Prendergast families in the phone book. Head, recalls as an early staff member meeting and others, of visiting him in his waterside forest setting in about a guy in transit. We admiring Dan as a supportive colleague and the princi- Huron Woods, Grand Bend, where he and Sharon couldn’t wait to get to That put a smile on his face. I remember it well. pal reason why he took guidance courses. Later, he settled after retirement. Her presence was everywhere,

Fostering a relationship of discipleship with Jesus Christ Blue Banner | Fall/Winter 2015 from the flowers in the garden, bird feeders surrounding Station Restaurant in Goderich by the water. Then the If you have a friend worth loving, the property, ornaments, and seating areas in medita- stories would start, followed by more laughter. Dan Love him, yes, and let him know DAN, YOU’RE STILL WITH US! tive and tranquil spots, all private, all personal, knew all the spots. I got the tour, as did all his friends: That you love him; ere life’s evening all-embracing to announce to the visitor that this was the Oakwood Resort where Ryan worked during the Tinge his brow with sunset glow It‘s a late fall day. One more round for the hardy. home. Inside were hats for all occasions hanging every- summers; the best place in the Bend to buy ice cream; Why should good words ne’er be said Sam Kanes ’71 and I would meet Robbie Stew- where, pictures of family on the walls and up the stairs, Ridgeway, where they summered for six years on the Of a friend—till he is dead. art ’71 in Woodstock, play a round of golf, and catchy phrases ‘what would you do if you knew you water. We went to Mass at St. Peter’s, the small com- We will all remember Dan, our friend. RIP Dan and Sharon. drive on to Grand Bend to spend some time with couldn’t fail’ - hung in every room. munity church near his home, where Dan introduced Dan. It may not have happened if not for Dan’s me to his Grade 2 friend, John Jarrell - always courte- A POSTSCRIPT boys wanting to visit Coach P and give him back It was here, in and around ous and inclusive that Dan. Since this tribute was written, there is a story worth men- some of the encouragement he gave us to keep up the London area, that Dan tioning, that the family would like to tell. It deals with the the fight. Unfortunately, before that tee time and found peace surrounded The real husband, great bond the family had with their Ridgeway neigh- visit would come, we had to say goodbye to our by memories, good times, and his communion bours. They were close to Ron and Prue Bonham, and friend and mentor. good neighbours, and with Sharon, showed Kim and Angela Mclean. However, it was Bill and Sue boyhood friends. His neigh- itself when we Haskett, who own a funeral home in Exeter, who took bours were special; Gavin visited the small care of all funeral arrangements and arranged for Dan’s Jones, June Thompson, hamlet, The Shores body to be taken to the Morley Bedford Funeral Home in and John and Barb Smits of St. Joseph. It was Toronto. The family will be forever grateful. That is friend- ship that tells much of Dan’s character and the effect he often invited him for meals and, when he was sick, there that Dan and had on others. brought him food. Dan was the perfect host. There was Sharon went daily a TV in almost every room, including the bedrooms, all to pray before the shrine of St. Andre, her very special In closing, my apologies to the many people I have omit- turned naturally to sports channels. Books a plenty love. It was there too that he pointed out a corner stone ted in this tribute to Dan: were of course devoted to basketball, along with How in the adjacent park: Sharon - In Loving Memory, Dan, to Improve Your Golf Swing, Ontario Bird Guides, and Ryan, Kelly, Erin, Danny. It’s to this same spot, Kelly told The basketball community: Ted Schmidt ’57, Paul In St. Mike’s spirit, we stuck to our plan to play this the Toronto Sun, which he read every morning with his me, that Dan will have his stone - side by side. Dignan ’59, Greg Paolini, Paul Paradiso, Dave Smyth, one for the coach. Dan was also there, though only coffee, Baileys optional. After supper, we would watch Greg Hook ’80, Kirt Charter ’82, Emile John ’87, Dan in spirit. There was frost on the driving range, Lumsden ’96, Gino Saccone ’80, Al Saplys, Bernard TV, sports of course, in two rollback Lazy Boy chairs. Willy Loman, whose own son, Biff, never really made it, adding a cold chill to the pain we felt in losing our Jackson ’87, Sean Dodds ’83, George Papadakas ’83, Dan knew all the stations, channel flicking the games once asked his neighbour, Ben, whose son was to Roman Bukata ’64, Roland Semprie ’88, Joe Norkus dear friend. At the first tee, the sun came out to coming in from across the lake. Then out would come argue a case before the Supreme Court. “What’s the ’72, Jason Ciceri ’89, Dom DeLuca ’76, Rob Stewart warm our aging bones. In team spirit, we all man- the caesars. You don’t stay awake long in one of secret?” of success. Ben’s reply was, ”He just did it.” I ’71, and Jeff Zownir ’88. aged to par the first hole. Robbie and Sam are those chairs. often wondered what Dan and Sharon’s secret was in great golfers, but for me this was a rare accom- raising such a fine family of loving and caring children. I Also the non-basketball community: John Grilli ’78, plishment. I’m sure Dan pushed the 25 ft. putt I John O’Donough ’72, Terry Sheridan ’89, Bill Redall He was at peace. I was at peace. I remember it well. never asked him. I observed it, heard it, and saw it made into the hole, so I would not feel left out. He ’54, Rick Naranowicz ’73, Les ’54 and Dick Duff, OSM throughout our lifetime together with him, Sharon and was always there for everyone on the team. The We sometimes golfed in Camlachie, Ontario, at Sawmill ’55, Peter Thurton ’81, Marty Story, Brian McKay ’69, family, as did many of you. Our prayers go out to them: day turned out to be beautiful, and we reminisced Creek Golf Resort and Spa, owned by Dan’s good Erin, Kelly, and Kevin (Fox) and their children, Ben, Dan Nicholson, Dave Gardner ’71, Paddy Graham ’79, so much about Dan. We really felt he was right friend and former player, Danny Odorico ’78. It was Noah, Emma, Madeline, Ryan and Tess ( and their new- Pal Di Iulio ’69, and all their families, along with the there looking over our shoulders. In the bar, we Coach P who introduced me to the game in 1967. I still born, Harrison), Danny and Mai (and their children, Mackel and Flanagan families, the people in the Commu- nications and Advancement Offices who, for years, toasted Dan with a good old jug. We kept our carry his Moe Norman putter in my bag. And being a Toma and Hana). worked alongside him: Mike De Pellegrin ’94, Kimm promise to visit with him that day. good golfer himself, Dan once told me the secret of Bailey, Gina Cramarossa, Stephanie Nicholls, Cathy Di how he took five strokes off his game. When I inno- If St. Michael’s teaches a student to live a life by giving, Nunzio - in fact the whole staff. Fr. Neil Hibberd, CSB, We remained close to the father figure that cently asked, “how?” - he said he uses an eraser. Funny to help students use their talents for those in need, to OSM ’58, Fr. John Malo, CSB ’66, Fr. Jim Carruthers, brought us together on the St. Mike’s hardwood. guy that Dan! be a living example of goodness, discipline, and knowl- CSB, ’58, Fr. Cecil Zinger, CSB, OSM, Msgr. John Cas- edge, then Dan Prendergast, teacher, coach, counsel- In all the years of meeting alumni that had been well ’55, the entire Basilian community, boyhood friends We always ate breakfast and supper out somewhere, lor, husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all - who fortunate enough to attend St. Mike’s and grow like Harvey Gleason, and from his seminary days, Brian under Dan’s guidance, one consistent phrase usually by the water. We watched sunsets or boats gave his life and God-given talents to his family, his Fitzmaurice and Peter Fillman, who tell me Dan was rings over and over again: “He changed my life”. moving out into Lake Huron to bring back a catch of school and his friends - is your man. He is a man for called ‘Thumper’ on the court because of the manner in fresh fish, which we would eat at Smackwater Jacks. others, a true friend. We all had a hand in the formation which he bounced the ball. I didn’t know that. His favourite eatery was Aunt Gussie’s. 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