stonyhurst association NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER 298 AMDG FEBRU A R Y 2 0 0 9 1 stonyhurst association NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER 298 AMDG FEBRUA RY 2009 lourdes 150th anniversary edition CONTENTS FROM THE CH A IR man F CHRist came TO TURN THE Pedro Arrupe arrived in Lourdes as a Diary of Events 4 world upside down, Berna dette, medical student but left to become a Congratulations 5 that stalwart by whom Lourdes Jesuit. His life was transformed, and Iis now known throughout the world, he challenged us also, as Jesuit alumni, Correspondence is another example of his amazing to transform our lives. To him, a Jesuit & Miscellany 6 aptitude to choose the right people to education that was not an education be vehicles of his grace. Bernadette for justice was deficient. By justice, Reunions & Convivia 8 was the antithesis of worldly power; Arrupe meant first a basic respect for small, frail, illiterate, living in all which forbids the use of others 1983 Reunion 9 absolute poverty in the Cachot (the as instruments for our own profit; Eagle Aid 10 town gaol). The transformational second, a firm resolve not to profit force of the messages that she passed passively from the active oppression Charities’ News 11 to us reflects the power of the gospel. of others and which refuses to be a Lourdes is an upside down place, silent beneficiary of injustice; third, a Lourdes 13 where the ‘malades’ are carried or decision to work with others towards Headmaster’s Report 21 pushed at the front of all the liturgies dismantling unjust social structures, and processions, where so called so as to set free those who are weak Committee Report 23 “broken humanity” is promoted to and marginalised. smile bravely and triumphantly in Lourdes, with Arrupe’s other expe- Collections 24 the Pyrennean sunshine. An iconic riences of life, led him to preach and memory of the place is the constant Book Review 25 live this upside down message with flow of brancardiers and handmaids The Stonyhurst Magazine was founded in 1881. Until 1935 there were six issues per year. Between 1935 and 1957 extraordinary clarity. If the annual bobbing in and out of the lines of Association Dinner 26 Lourdes pilgrimage is truly to be an the number varied between three and six. From 1958 to 1975 there were three issues per year. From 1976 to 1986 wheelchairs and stretchers with water, emblematic “Stonyhurst event”, we as there were two, since then only one. OS War Graves Tours 28 blankets, sunshades, waterproofs. an Association must strive to live out Copies of most back issues from 1881 to the present time are still available. They can be purchased at £5.00 per The last is first. copy, including postage/packing, from the Editor (for details, see below). Classifieds 29 the challenge of Lourdes, of justice, in Today’s Magazine contains almost 100 pages of illustrated and fascinating articles, all with a historical Shop 30 That the Grotto can draw six our activities through the rest of the Stonyhurst connection, in addition to a full report on the year’s activities, obituaries of former pupils etc. It million pilgrims a year to experience year. Please take time to look at our that transforming power in action is “Committee notes”, and do make a will keep you entertained for hours! Published by the no surprise when you are there. When contribution to our efforts. To purchase a copy of the 2008 edition, please send a cheque for £10.00 (payable to ‘Stonyhurst Magazine’) to: Stonyhurst Association you are not, it is hard to describe, and BB PZ Petite Bernadette, who thought The Editor, The Stonyhurst Magazine, Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe, Lancashire 7 9 . Stonyhurst College, Clitheroe even harder to remain true to. That is To enrol as a subscriber, please email [email protected] for an application form. of herself as quite ordinary and Lancashire bb7 9pz the miracle and challenge of Lourdes. Tel: 01254 827043 unimportant, lit a fuse, and then, People return year after year “to drink Email: [email protected]. after doing her bit, withdrew into at the spring and wash themselves in the obscurity of a convent. Every www.stonyhurst.ac.uk it”, to sup at that very human table, to Front Cover: contribution helps; as someone once give, to laugh, to love, to live life as it Editor: David Mercer said, if you feel too small to make The torchlight procession to the Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes (copyright : © Sanctuaires de Lourdes / VINCENT) should be lived. ([email protected]) a difference, try sleeping with a Back Cover: © Stonyhurst Association That power has affected many. mosquito! The Lady Altar outside the Boys’ Chapel, Stonyhurst DIARY OF EVENTS COngR ATUL ATIONS Details will be published on the website (www.stonyhurst.ac.uk/association.shtml); email [email protected] with any queries BIRTHS Richard Brunel Hawes OS 33 – 45 February 25th – 3rd March May 1st – 4th 2009 July 31st 2009 Conor Hill OS 94-99 and his wife Charity 1957 – 1963 ReUNION, Henry Sydney Edwin Lee COlleGE Visit TO MEXicO FeAst OF ST IGNAtiUS had their first child, Sophia Margaret on stONYHURst OS 48 – 58 Jesuit Alumni/ae Masses at Farm Street, 13th May 2008. On the 27th the Headmaster, Andrew A reunion for those who left in 1959 and St Wilfrid’s in Preston and other Jesuit Nicholas Burnet OS 88-94 and his wife David Francis De Caires Johnson, will host a reception at the Four their contemporaries – all 57 - 63 leavers are parishes. Emma had their first child, Poppy April Sally, OS 49 – 55 Seasons Hotel. All OS, parents and their invited, along with wives and partners. families are very welcome to attend. For on 18th November 2008, in Edinburgh. Please email the Association Office for August 21st – 28th 2009 David John Bourke catering purposes please advise the Asso- a booking form, or contact Michael Richard Record OS 92-97 and his wife OS 39 – 44 ciation Office if you plan to attend. (Four Joseph at michael@kenmoregroup. LOURDes PilGRimAGE Khanh had a son, Francis An Duong Ian Alsop Chisholm Seasons Hotel, Paseo de la Reforma 500, co.uk or Edward Gonsalves at edward_ If you would like to take part this Record, on 22 July 2008. Francis joins OS 30 – 40 Colonia Juárez, Mexico DF). [email protected] year please email Beverley Sillitoe James An Phi Record, who was born on 27 July 2007. Richard and family are at [email protected] for may they rest in peace March 22nd 2009 May 2009 currently posted with the World Bank booking forms and information. Friends or relatives, who wish to write the country office in Vientiane, Laos. PilGRim PATHFINDERS WALK AssOciAtiON AGM Above: On Saturday 27th September 2008 usual obituary for the Stonyhurst Magazine, As previously announced the date and October 10th – 11th 2009 James Brotherton OS 82-87 and his wife the marriage of Sarah Knight OS 87-89 are invited to contact David Knight at the Meet at the Lions after Sunday mass. time of the AGM, along with the Annual Rachel had a son, Oliver James on 27th to Dr Lawrence Alger took place at the College. Further details from emma.wotton1@ 1987 ReUNION, STONYHURst Report and Accounts will be published November 2008. Church of the Immaculate Conception, btinternet.com. A reunion for those OS who left in 1987 is on the website. Drs Adam OS 87-95 and Caroline Farmer Farm Street, followed by a sightseeing VA LETE being organised by Richard Veys (richard. had a son, William Adam, born on 29th tour of London and Reception at the [March – The Edinburgh Convivium May 10th 2009 [email protected]). November 2008. Middle Temple. After six years as Chairman of the that was planned to take place in March PilGRim PATHFINDERS WALK Association, followed by service on the has had to be postponed, we hope to October 31st 2009 Christopher Franke OS 88-93 and his Info as above. Committee, Michael Joseph has finally rearrange it for the Christmas term.] wife Claire had a daughter, Sophia, on 26 AssOciAtiON ANNUAL decided to retire. May 17th 2009 February 2008. DiNNER, STONYHURst His period in office coincided with a April 26th – 27th 2009 STONYHURst PilGRimAGE At the College. President, Dr Barry M A RRI agES considerable expansion in the activities TRUst SPORtiNG WeeKEND O’Driscoll OS 54-60. of the Association which has prospered Trustees Meeting and Lourdes Reunion, Gerard Brumby OS 90-95 was married under his guidance, with many more The annual Sporting Weekend will take at Stony hurst. on 8th August 2008 to Jennifer Franke, events on the calendar and serious place at the College, and there will be November 15th 2009 a cousin of Christopher Franke OS demand for more. He proved a source rugby, soccer, cricket, golf, hockey and May 22nd 2009 STONYHURst PilGRimAGE 88-93, at the Church of the Holy Family, of inspiration and ideas and in the arts netball played. If any OS would like GREAT AcADemies TRUst meetiNG, STONYHURst Langley (below). of gentle persuasion he had few equals. to play in a team, then please contact CHAmpAGNE ReceptiON OS guests included (l to r) Nick Murray- His polished politeness with just a hint the Wanderers’ representatives whose At the College. Ferguson OS 80-88, Dom Medley OS 79 of steel could be relied on to get things details are below. On Saturday evening December 2009 -89 and Ben Halligan OS 85-90. done and was very useful in keeping there will be a buffet supper in the Top June 3rd 2009 SLOANE SQUARE CAROls committee meetings on course to carry Ref, and all those who have played will LONDON CONVIVIUM Date to be confirmed.