Winter 2008

“Forming men for the The priesthood for over Herald 100 years.”

Mission Statement A Newsletter for the Alumni and Friends of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is a community of faith, for- The 2008 Convivium Dinner Auction mation, and learning, located in the Archdiocese of St. Community and Friendship Mark 16th Annual Fundraiser Louis, preparing men for the Roman Catholic priesthood of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary celebrated a the oral auction, spurring a playful bidding Jesus Christ. spiritual and spirit-filled evening with 260 competition between generous donors Under the guidance of the friends and benefactors at its throughout the evening Holy Spirit and to the praise of sixteenth annual Convivium of this much- God the Father, we cultivate dinner auction on Saturday, anticipated annual the human, spiritual, intellec- November 8. Beginning with event. tual, and pastoral gifts of can- Mass celebrated by Fr. Mi- Kenrick seminarian didates for the diocesan minis- chael Houser (Associate Rev. Mr. John Mayo try. Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish, (Theology IV, Archdio- To this end, we commit our- ordination class of 2008) and cese of St. Louis) made selves to a responsible and ef- continuing on through the a special appeal during fective stewardship of re- silent auction and a lively the oral auction, en- sources, carrying on our recog- oral auction, Convivium Fr. Michael Houser celebrates the couraging generosity nized tradition of service to the 2008 was energized by a Convivium 2008 Mass the evening of among the attendees Church. spirited enthusiasm from November 8. (Zachary Edgar) toward the evening’s guests and seminarians alike. Fund-A-Need, that is, Highlights In The Winter For the second consecutive year, Fox the special need designated by the seminari- Issue: Channel 2 meteorologist Glenn ans for the 2008 dinner auction. This year’s Zimmermann served as the auctioneer for Fifth Annual Open House, (Convivium 2008, cont. on pg. 6) Sunday, February 15 2

Alumni Day Thank Yous 2 Newly-Ordained Priest Reflects on His Formation Remembering Seminary Professor Msgr. John Byrne 3 By Fr. Scott Hastings, can be no effective communication of the Seminary Graced by Special Ordination Class of 2008 truth of the person of Jesus Christ without Guests in September 3 For me, Kenrick- serious consideration of how Faculty News and Notes 4 things are said. Kenrick- Glennon for five In Support of the Seminary years was truly a Glennon, simply through her this Christmas Season 5 day-to-day activities and house of formation. Looking Office of Vocations Bids back, what stands out are not interactions with people of Farewell to Msgr. Butler 5 the studies so much as the real goodness, demonstrated to me the importance of Seminarian Follows Long human interactions. and Winding Road to The true quality of the communicating the faith Kenrick-Glennon 7 seminary is shown in her At his June 7 ordination in with joy, clarity, and above Omaha, Nebraska, Fr. Scott all, attractiveness. There is a Rooms Added for Increased people. In my very brief Hastings with Kenrick- Enrollment Blessed by hunger in the Church in the priestly experience, there is no Glennon Seminary President- Bishop Hermann 8 doubt that while what is said Midwest for priests, but over Rector Msgr. Ted Wojcicki. Coming Events 8 and taught is important, there (Hastings, cont. on pg. 6) Page 2 The Herald

Meet the Priests of Tomorrow...Today Sunday, February 15, 2009 1:00-4:00 P.M.

The Fifth Annual Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Open House

* Seminarian-Guided Tours * Display Tables Featuring Various Aspects of Seminary Life * Refreshments * * The Opportunity to Meet the Future Priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the Midwest United States *

Please mark your calendar and join us for this annual event

For further information please call 314-792-6100. Directions: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is located at 5200 Glennon Drive, off Weil Avenue – approximately 6 blocks west of Chippewa and 10 blocks east of Laclede Station Road .

Thank You to Everyone Who Attended Our Alumni Day of October 1st It Was a Great Blessing to Welcome You to the Seminary Congratulations to Our Silver and Golden Jubilarians Silver Jubilarians (Class of 1983) Golden Jubilarians (Class of 1958)

Isidore M. Bac, C.M.C. Joseph H. Blattner – St. Louis Gerald Lynn Bunse – Springfield, IL Robert N. Deming – Kansas City-St. Joseph Robert Dinkins Knight – St. Louis John Lee Dinan – Wichita, KS William Walter McCumber – St. Louis James Richard Fuemmeler – Jefferson City, MO Joseph Matthew Molloy – Springfield, IL Michael Jerome Gillgannon – Kansas City – St. Joseph Martin Joseph Mulvihill – St. Louis John Thomas Myler - Belleville John Valentine Kerber – St. Louis Peter Glenn O’Sullivan – Kansas City, KS William John Leach – St. Louis Carl J. Scheble – St. Louis Robert Gene Leibrecht – St. Louis Kevin Vincent Schmittgens – St. Louis Robert Louis McCarthy – St. Louis John Mark Seper – St. Louis Larry Edward Pierce – Salina, KS John B. Shamleffer – St. Louis Charles William Regan – Wichita, KS Keith Dean Weber – Salina, KS F. Joseph Reilly – St. Louis Richard William Weltin – Springfield, IL David Carey Sullivan – St. Louis William Joseph Wigand – St. Louis Thomas James Wissler – St. Louis Winter 2008 Page 3

diocese and Msgr. Byrne was chosen Remembering Seminary Professor Msgr. John Byrne as the Chair. In February of 1977 Msgr. Byrne By Msgr. Greg Mikesch, Louis in 1961 and then Cardinal became the pastor of Holy Redeemer Pastor, St. Alban Roe Par- Ritter asked him to establish Most Parish in Webster Groves. He contin- ish, Ordination Class of Precious Blood Parish and to teach at ued to teach at Cardinal Glennon 1975, Archdiocese of St. Cardinal Glennon College. Louis College and direct Paul VI Institute. Msgr. Byrne taught at the college With all this responsibility he still Msgr. John T. Byrne was seminary from 1962 until the mid found time for his “holy hour” every a man who found joy in his priest- 1980’s. He taught day after lunch. hood and in his Irish heritage. His psychology, coun- In June of 1983 he asked to be friends knew that he was never to be seling, and catechet- relieved of the responsibilities of be- considered among the “silent Irish.” ics. He also accom- ing a pastor, and he became the chap- Msgr. Byrne was ordained by panied Cardinal lain to the sisters at Ursuline Acad- John Cardinal Glennon in 1945. His Ritter to the Second emy in Glendale. He began to have first assignment was to the St. Louis Vatican Council. He some health issues and so around Cathedral. After only six months at was counted among 1990 he moved to Our Lady of Life the Cathedral, Cardinal Glennon the periti for the Apartments and served the residents asked him to serve temporarily at St. Cardinal. of that community. By the late Mark’s Parish to replace the Cardi- Around 1970 John Cardinal Car- 1990’s the health issues became more nal’s nephew. The nephew was going berry asked Msgr. Byrne to establish a serious and it was necessary for him to visit Ireland, which he did, but he catechetical institute under the title of to move to Mari de Villa Nursing Fa- did not return, and so Msgr. Byrne Paul VI Institute. Msgr. Byrne drew cility. He remained there until his spent the next ten years at St. Mark’s. on the experience of many of the pro- death in August of 1999. In 1955 Archbishop Joseph Ritter fessors from the seminary and from Msgr. John Byrne served faith- asked Msgr. Byrne to go to Catholic St. Louis University. The Institute has fully as a priest of Jesus Christ for University in Washington D.C. to ob- helped to form and educate many of more than fifty-four years. He left his tain a doctorate in education. He re- the catechists and permanent deacons mark on the Archdiocese through his ceived his doctorate and then re- of the Archdiocese. In the mid 1970’s intellect, dedication and humor. The mained at Catholic U. for a few years Cardinal Carberry established the Church of St. Louis was well served as a professor. He returned to St. Theological Commission of the Arch- by this man of faith.

Seminary Graced by Special Guests in September

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary was On the following evening, Sep- Hermann, archdiocesan administra- blessed to host two special functions tember 11, the seminary was privi- tor, presented the award. Peg Forrest during the month of September. leged to host the 2008 was welcomed as Wednesday, September 10 saw Annual Catholic Ap- the incoming the Order of Malta visit the seminary peal Council Apprecia- Chair of the An- for an afternoon program arranged by tion Event. nual Catholic Ap- Order of Malta member Carole Hess. In recognition for peal Council. Guest speaker Dr. Sandra Keating of his leadership on the This Council the Vatican Commission for Council, outgoing raises significant Religious Relations with Muslims ACA Chair Con Fra- revenues each year presented on the topic of “Islam: ney was enrolled as the for the support of What We Need to Know Today.” The 57th member of the Bishop Robert Hermann with Con the works of this Order of Malta members later joined “Order of St. Louis, Franey and Peg Forrest at the Sep- Archdiocese and the seminarians of the School of King” for outstanding tember 11 ACA Council Apprecia- provides substan- Theology for Rosary and Evening service to Christ and tion Event. (Marian Brickner) tial assistance to- Prayer. His Church. Bishop Robert J. ward the mission of this seminary. Page 4 The Herald

Faculty News and Notes This past September, the disagreement between these two Dr. John Gresham, local chapter of the great faiths. Associate Professor of Catholic Library Asso- Systematic Theology, ciation held its fall social Fr. Jack Hunthausen, brought a Catholic at Kenrick-Glennon S.J. , Spiritual Director of perspective to the 2008 Seminary. The highlight the Kenrick School of Theological Symposium of the Sunday afternoon Theology, assisted at a on Lutheran Ecclesiology gathering was a presentation by Dr. Penance Service at Villa hosted by Concordia Seminary in St. Paul M. Pearson, Director and Archi- Duchesne School for stu- Louis, September 23-24. Dr. vist of the Thomas Merton Center at dents and parents on No- Gresham gave a response to one of Bellarmine University in Louisville, vember 4. On November 10 he cele- the plenary papers, “The Church and Kentucky. Following greetings by Dr. brated the Eucharist for the deceased the Churches” and also gave a Andrew J. Sopko (pictured above) , of the Knights of Columbus Council presentation on “The Mission of the Director of the Souvay Library at at Old St. Ferdinand’s Shrine in Bride: Bridal Ecclesiology and the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, and Florissant, Missouri. He gave presen- Mission of the Church.” At the Monsignor Ted L. Wojcicki, Presi- tations on the Examen Prayer to two Pauline Symposium, hosted by dent-Rector of the seminary, Dr. Pear- groups of the Bridges Program on Aquinas Institute on October 3, Dr. son spoke about Merton’s writing ca- November 17 and 19. Bridges is a Gresham presented a paper on “St. reer both before and during his years program whereby people make the Paul’s Theology of the Body: John as a world-famous Trappist monk. Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Paul II’s Interpretation of St. Paul in Kenrick-Glennon Seminary was over a nine month period instead of Theology of the Body .” On October chosen as the venue for the CLA in the traditional 30-day time frame. 16, Dr. Gresham told the men’s meeting since its library possesses an group at Assumption Parish in extensive Merton Collection. That In October, Fr. Thomas O’Fallon the story of his journey of collection was highlighted during a McDermott, O.P., As- faith to the Catholic Church and on library tour following Dr. Pearson’s sistant Professor of Spiri- October 20 presented his story to a presentation. As a memento of his tual Theology, and Fr. large gathering at Our Lady of the visit, he presented two recently- Patrick Nwokoye, Class Lake Parish in Branson. published books by Merton as addi- of 2001, of the Diocese tions to the Souvay Library. The af- of Springfield-Cape Marquette University ternoon concluded with a reception Girardeau gave an afternoon confer- Press is soon to issue a that enabled CLA members to social- ence for seminarians at St. Meinrad new printing of the 1997 ize as well as better acquaint them- School of Theology in Indiana on the volume, Francisco de Vi- selves with the library’s facilities. topic of effective collaboration with toria, O.P.: On Homicide foreign-born priests in American dio- and Commentary on Saint Joseph’s Commu- ceses. Summa theologiae IIa- nication has re-issued the IIae Q. 64 (Thomas Aquinas) . Trans- 3-CD set, Islam through On October 20, Associ- lated from the Latin with an Introduc- Catholic Eyes , produced ate Professor of Intercul- tion and Notes by John P. Doyle . last year by Fr. Michael tural Studies Dr. Sebas- Milwaukee: Marquette University John Witt , Associate tian Mahfood and his Press, 269 pp. ISBN 0-87462-237-9. Professor of Church History, and Fa- wife, Dr. Stephanie On its title page the new edition will ther André Mhanna, adjunct professor Mahfood, celebrated the recognize Dr. Doyle’s double affilia- and Rector of Saint Raymond’s Ma- birth of their second tion of “Distinguished Professor of ronite Cathedral. The first CD out- child, Eva Ruth Mahfood, at St. Philosophy, Kenrick-Glennon Semi- lines a history of Catholic-Muslim John’s Mercy Hospital. Weighing 6 nary, Shrewsbury, MO” and relations while the other two cover pounds and 5 ounces, Eva was born “Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, theological points of agreement and at 9:12 A.M. St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.” Winter 2008 Page 5

In Support of the Seminary this Christmas Season By Rev. Msgr. Ted L. Wo- formation of these young men at Ken- commitment. We greatly miss the jcicki, President-Rector rick-Glennon Seminary. supportive presence of Archbishop

What a blessing! The aca- I am grateful to all Burke, but we demic year began with 117 who will help to sup- look forward in seminarians, another port this vital mission prayer with joyful twenty year high! What an abundance of our seminary by anticipation to the of faith and life and gifts they bring! making a donation to appointment of a Thanks be to God! We also cele- join the Kenrick- new shepherd brate the successful construction of Glennon Society and here by the Holy seventeen new seminarian rooms, through your contribu- Father. much needed with our growth; these tions to this year’s an- Be assured of rooms were blessed by Bishop nual Christmas collec- Photo by Jeff Geerling the prayers of our Hermann on the Feast of St. Teresa tion for the seminary. seminary commu- of Jesus. The area was given the May I please ask your prayers for nity for all who are part of our semi- name St. Thomas Aquinas Hall. our seminarians, for those of us who nary family during our Christmas What blessed work for those of serve them in the seminary, and that Novena. May you all know the hope us privileged to assist in the priestly all who receive a priestly calling from and peace of Christ our Savior this God may respond with a generous Christmas Season!

cations that encourage vocations to Office of Vocations Bids Farewell to Msgr. Michael Butler the priesthood and religious life. Those programs include the highly After thirteen years of promoting commission as Catholic Chaplain successful Kenrick-Glennon Days, a st vocations for the Archdiocese of St. with the 131 Fighter Wing, Missouri summer camp held at the seminary Louis, Msgr. Michael Butler offi- National Guard. In 2002, Msgr. Butler for students (grades 5-9) considering cially stepped out of the Office of began his assignment as Wing Chap- a vocation to the priesthood, Camp st Vocations on August 1, 2008 and lain of the 131 Fighter Wing, Mis- Mater Dei, to promote religious life stepped into full-time military ser- for young women, and ChristPower, vice. First serving as a Catholic a service program with a strong fo- Chaplain in 1989, he has always been cus on vocations. inspired to offer his spiritual services Msgr. Edward Rice, his replace- to Catholics serving in the military. ment as Director of Vocations for That willingness to serve now takes the Archdiocese of St. Louis, re- him in a new direction, one where he marked: “I am grateful to Msgr. But- will build upon his prior experience ler for his years of hard work in the as he will continue to promote voca- Office of Vocations. I am stepping tions while ministering to the spiri- into a program that is well- tual needs of men and women in the organized, focused, and known for military. From Left: Msgr. Edward Rice and Msgr. the high caliber of its programs.” Msgr. Butler began his military Michael Butler share a laugh with then- Msgr. Rice continued, “I’ve always Archbishop of St. Louis Raymond Burke career training as a Chaplain Candi- (Photo courtesy of Tony Huenneke) considered Msgr. Butler a personal date at Nellis Air Force Base friend since our days together in the (Nevada) in the summer of 1985 and souri National Guard. He has been on seminary. We worked well together Dover Air Force Base (Delaware) in seven deployments since September when I was Director of Cardinal the summer of 1986. Upon ordination 11, 2001. Glennon College and I feel honored to the priesthood in 1989, he served During his years of service as Di- to continue his good work.” as Associate Pastor of St. Cletus Par- rector of Vocations, Msgr. Butler im- Msgr. Butler is currently serving ish in St. Charles, Missouri. In July plemented and expanded many pro- as Deputy Wing Chaplain at Lack- of the same year, he received his grams sponsored by the Office of Vo- land Air Force Base, Texas. Page 6 The Herald

(Convivium 2008, from pg. 1) Fund-A-Need focused on im- proved lighting for the semi- nary auditorium, a project Mayo addressed with creativ- ity and good humor. During his presentation, when the din- ing rooms lights dimmed, Mayo commented on how the darkened room reminded him of the auditorium. After shout- ing out “Let there be light!” the dining room was filled with light, allowing the guests Auctioneer Glenn Zimmerman (left) referees a friendly bidding war as Cardinal Glennon Col- lege sophomore Joshua Sienkiewicz (St. Louis) happily tends to his seminarian kitchen duty in to witness how their gifts service of the 2008 Convivium dinner auction (Zachary Edgar) would make a difference in the various lectures, presentations, vocation events, and other formation- other donors responded with various say about the November 8 dinner auc- related activities that occur in the gifts of their own. tion: “Convivium is an opportunity to auditorium throughout the academic From a fund-raising perspective, celebrate the spirit of this seminary. year. Convivium 2008 was a tremendous This annual event allows seminarians, Just after the Fund-A-Need goal success. With donations still arriving priests, faculty, and our tremendously of $21,000 was announced by auc- from various benefactors, Convivium generous benefactors and friends to tioneer Glenn Zimmerman a single 2008 is approaching last year’s din- share an evening of friendship and donor responded with a gift in that ner auction record fund-raising total community. More than the fund- exact amount. Following a standing of $165,000. raising results, what this fundraiser ovation for the generous donor, and The Seminary’s Director of De- means to the community and spirit of inspired by the show of generosity, velopment John Cleary had this to this seminary is priceless.”

(Hastings, from pg. 1) and above the need for numbers there Congratulations, Monsignors! is a need for those priests who can, through these qualities, be “fishers of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI recently bestowed Papal Honors men.” It seems to me that Kenrick- on twenty-eight priests of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Glennon seeks to imprint this character upon her students and instill in them its importance, and not just Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is honored that seven of those priests within the classroom, but from the are members of the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Community: chapel to the refectory to the softball field. A man can learn the details of Prelate of Honor to His Holiness the faith in any major seminary, but Reverend Monsignor Timothy P. Cronin the skill to communicate the true persons of God is more elusive. Chaplain to His Holiness Kenrick-Glennon, through Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello prayer, daily life, the Sacraments, Reverend Monsignor John J. Borcic studies and her people, has found an Reverend Monsignor William W. McCumber effective means of imparting this skill to her men. Though I may not be the Reverend Monsignor James J. Ramacciotti best example of it, its value is nearly Reverend Monsignor Edward M. Rice inestimable. Reverend Monsignor C. Eugene Morris Winter 2008 Page 7

Seminarian Follows Long and Winding Road to Kenrick---Glennon-Glennon

By John Stearns, citations, and personal awards. I look (since age 12) that I had considered the Pre-Theology I, back on my career in the United States priesthood. By February of 2006 I knew Diocese of Colorado Springs Air Force and realize that God provided I had to talk to someone about this call me the opportunity to return to and that was getting stronger and stronger I was born on April 3, 1967 deepen my faith, see the world, experi- and wouldn’t let me rest. I sat down af- in Tucson, Arizona. On July ence other peoples and cultures, and pro- ter a Sunday Mass with my pastor. He 20 of that same year, my fa- vide me with a belief system and disci- directed me to speak with Father Jim ther, a major in the United States Air pline that will sustain me for the rest of Williams, the vocation director for my Force, was killed in action over Pleiku, my life. diocese. Over the next three years I fol- South Vietnam. I was raised by my mom After leaving the military, I worked lowed the direction of my spiritual and with help from her parents. for a mortgage company for a little over a vocation directors to discern my call to In school I excelled in both studies year before I was offered a position as a the priesthood. As I was previously and social activities and was active in loan officer for TCF Bank. I also contin- married, I also went through the annul- Church. I graduated high school with a ued my firefighting career by volunteer- ment process during this time. 3.75 GPA, was awarded two scholarships, ing with Tri-Lakes Monument Fire, the El Once again I have placed my entire and named in the Who’s Who of American Paso County Sheriff’s Department Haz- life in God’s hands. I sold my home as High School Students . Upon graduation ardous Materials Team well as most of my from high school I attended a community and several other local belongings in college and earned an Associate of Arts departments. I was anticipation of entering degree. happy to work shifts the seminary. As I I then moved to Los Angeles to at- during my off time and reflect back upon my tend the University of California, Los An- responded when life I realize that God geles with a double major in International needed. I was also in- has always guided my Relations and International Law. While volved in several mili- path in life whether I attending College, I worked for Schaffer tary veterans groups. realized it or not; Ambulance. My tenure with whether I wanted Him to I enlisted in the Air Force just before TCF Bank was success- or not. I realize that He the first Desert Storm (1990) began. ful and I found myself has always placed good While in the Air Force I traveled exten- where I never expected people in my life to help sively throughout Europe and Southwest to be. I started out as a me and support me. He Asia. I served in numerous operations loan officer and within provided a solid including Desert Storm and served in po- the first year was asked foundation with my sitions both in NATO and with the United to manage the first free- mother and grandparents Nations. I was also selected as a member standing TCF Bank in the state of Colo- to form my faith in a strong and resilient of the space shuttle Rescue and Recovery rado. That branch grew from $50,000 to way. I find the common thread team. There is a saying that “there are no in excess of $12 million in four years. throughout all of my careers and jobs is atheists in foxholes” and it was during my This significantly exceeded the model for a desire to help others. I realize that the missions, especially the Desert Storm a new branch as set forth by the company. directions I have taken, and the careers I conflict and the Khobar Tower bombing, I was eventually promoted to the position have chosen, have provided me with the that I really started regaining my faith and of regional manager. Thereafter, I was experience that I will need to be a good conviction in the Catholic Church and in promoted to Vice President and was priest, a good counselor, and work for my Savior, Jesus Christ. It was also dur- asked to open and head a new department the greater glory of God. It is with great ing this time that I made a firm and con- for the bank. Within five years of starting humility and deep gratitude that I look scious decision, over and above my Con- at the bank, I found myself the Vice Presi- upon my life and thank God for the firmation, that I wanted to belong and re- dent in charge of Bankruptcy/Foreclosure/ provisions, people, and guidance He has main a practicing and true member of the REO Properties for the state of Colorado. granted. I pray that He will continue to Roman Catholic Church. My last duty Remembering that I had no experience or guide me and provide me with the station was Peterson Air Force Base in training in this career field prior to start- graces needed to heed His call. I now Colorado Springs, Colorado. ing with the bank, I can only thank God look forward to the next chapter in my During my career in the United for my success. life with great expectation and States Air Force, I was promoted to the In November of 2005, I again started anticipation. It is with humility and rank of Staff Sergeant and received nu- considering the priesthood. This time was gratitude that I look forward to being a merous medals, unit and organizational quite different from all the other times priest in the Roman Catholic Church. Coming Events Rooms Added for Increased Enrollment Blessed by Bishop Hermann Seminary Open House Kenrick-Glennon Seminary will be Archdiocesan Administrator Bishop Robert J. Hermann (pictured be- hosting its fifth annual Open House low) blesses the renovated second floor west wing of Kenrick-Glennon on Sunday, February 15, from Seminary, assisted by semi- 1:00-4:00 P.M. There will be semi- narians. The former West narian-guided tours, display tables Dorm was made into 17 indi- featuring various aspects of seminary vidual rooms for seminarians, life, refreshments, and the opportu- to accommodate growing en- nity to meet the future priests of the rollment, which has increased Archdiocese of St. Louis and the for three consecutive years Midwest United States. and is currently at its highest level in over 20 years. Ken- 2009 Peter Richard Kenrick rick-Glennon Seminary now serves 117 men from 17 dio- Lecture Photo credit: Rebecca Venegoni Tower On Thursday March 19, you are in- ceses. vited to join the seminarians of Ken- The former East Dorm was renovated into seventeen new rooms in rick-Glennon for a 7:30 P.M. lecture 1987 when the School of Theology and the School of Philosophy were on the topic of “The Council of Chal- combined into the present building. The former East dorm was also blessed cedon and Some Contemporary on October 15 and has now been given the name Christological Issues,” presented by “St. Augustine Hall” as it is on the School of Theol- Rev. Thomas Weinandy, OFM, Cap. ogy side of the building. The newly-renovated West Please call 314-792-6100 for reserva- Dorm hall was renamed “St. Thomas Aquinas Hall.” tions. About 140 people—priests, seminarians and guests—attended the October 15 blessing.

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