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Father John Horn, S.J. a New Mission in St. Louis NON PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE THE INSTITUTE FOR PRIESTLY FORMATION Vol. VIII, No. 1, 2011 Creighton University PAID 2500 California Plaza PERMIT NO. 227 Omaha, Nebraska 68178-0207 OMAHA, NE Father John Horn, S.J. A New Mission in St. Louis The announcement by Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. We invite you to visit our website at Louis came on February 9th: Father John Horn, S.J., had been appointed as Rector-President of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, the seminary of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. From that time until the www.creighton.edu/ipf/ present, Father Horn has been moving into his new role. Though his appointment formally begins on July 1st, he has been living in St. Louis since April 1st so as to facilitate the transition. Serving a seminary community has some familiar elements— Father Horn has been working extensively with diocesan seminarians for all the years of IPF’s existence. Yet, the role of Rector, with its many administrative demands, presents many new challenges. Nonetheless, the vision for Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, as outlined by Archbishop Carlson, has a familiar ring to it. In Mission Statement his remarks made at the time of Father Horn’s appointment, Archbishop Carlson indicated that his vision for the Seminary is The Institute for Priestly Formation (IPF) was founded to assist bishops in the spiritual formation of diocesan seminarians clearly focused on the Church’s desire for seminaries: “I have had and priests in the Roman Catholic Church. The Institute responds to the need to foster spiritual formation as the integrating and governing principle of all aspects of priestly formation. Inspired by the biblical-evangelical spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola, this spiritual formation has as its goal the cultivation of a deep interior communion with Christ; from such “… a man of deep faith who loves the communion the priest shares in Christ’s own pastoral charity. In carrying out its mission, the Institute directly serves diocesan seminarians and priests, as well as those who are responsible for diocesan priestly formation. Church and her priests…” The Institute for Priestly Formation Mission Advisory Council the privilege of working closely with Father Horn in his leadership of the Institute for Priestly Formation and in his work as a IPF Founders Mr. George J. Esseff Msgr. John A. Esseff spiritual director for diocesan priests. I know him to be a man of Fr. George A. Aschenbrenner, S. J. Ex Officio Member Dr. Edward M. Hogan deep faith who loves the Church and her priests, and I am Fr. Richard J. Gabuzda Mr. John (Pete) Jeffrey Deacon James F. Keating confident that he will provide outstanding leadership as rector and Fr. John P. Horn, S. J. Chairman, Finance Council Fr. Joseph J. Kelly president of our seminary, carrying out the vision of the Program Kathleen A. Kanavy Fr. Richard J. Hauser, S. J. Mr. Ralph C. Martin of Priestly Formation #115 which sees spiritual formation as ‘the Director of Christian Spirituality Program, Mrs. Trudy McCaffrey heart of seminary life and . the center around which all other Chairmen Creighton University Teresa Monaghen, A.O. aspects are integrated.’” Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila, Co-Chair Fr. Patrick J. O’Kane Such a vision lies at the heart of IPF’s mission as indicated the Institute was destined to grow even deeper. Now with Father Most Rev. Robert J. Carlson, Co-Chair Members Msgr. Robert J. Panke by our Mission Statement: “The Institute for Priestly Formation Horn at the helm, IPF will be able to serve the Seminary’s needs Msgr. Michael Carruthers Fr. James A. Rafferty was founded to assist bishops in the spiritual formation of diocesan in an even more focused way. Ex-officio Members Mr. Mark C. Conzemius Dr. Margarett A. Schlientz seminarians and priests in the Roman Catholic Church. The Institute Father Horn remains an associate member of IPF as well as a Lawrence A. Dwyer, J.D. Fr. Andrew Cozzens Fr. David L. Toups responds to the need to foster spiritual formation as the integrating member of its Mission Advisory Council. A search is underway Chairman, Mission Advancement Council Dr. Karen L. Dwyer Fr. Scott S. Traynor and governing principle of all aspects of priestly formation.” for his replacement on the Omaha staff. Because of IPF’s close association with Archbishop Carlson, Please pray for the Lord’s blessing on Father Horn and the the already-close relationship of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary community. From Our Executive Director... The Institute for Priestly Formation Dear Friends, Bishops Advisory Council 2010 Summary of Activities His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo With the announcement of Father John Horn, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston His Eminence Francis Cardinal George, OMI S.J.’s appointment to the post of rector-president Archbishop of Chicago of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, the 2010 Revenue 2010 Expenses His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap Institute has embarked on a new phase of its 1% 1% 2% mission. Although we will miss Father Horn’s Program Fees, Tuition, Archbishop of Boston Room and Board presence with our Omaha staff, we know that God 8% Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila Contributions and will be doing good things through his mission in St. 16% Bishop of Fargo Special Events 29% Program Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Louis. We look forward to seeing all that the Holy Investments Services 67% 76% Archbishop of New Orleans Spirit will bring about through this new initiative Contributed 67% Support 76% Services Most Reverend Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB as IPF continues to be at the service of bishops in Services Fundraising Archbishop of Indianapolis the spiritual formation of seminarians and priests. Other Auxiliary Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson We recently welcomed 175 seminarians from Income Archbishop of St. Louis across the country and beyond for our ten-week Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Cap program of spiritual formation. They will be Archbishop of Denver joined by others who will participate in these additional summer programs: Most Reverend Paul S. Coakley Seminar for Seminary Spiritual Directors, The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Archbishop of Oklahoma City Loyola (30 day retreat) and the Retreat for Seminary Theologians. Program Fees, Tuition, Room, Board . $1,563,400 Program Services . $1,835,250 Most Reverend Felipe J. Estevez God’s graces have been abundantly poured out on the Institute in recent months. Bishop of St. Augustine Contributions and Special Events . $1, 674,348 Support Services . $1, 377,740 We celebrate another successful symposium on the spirituality and identity of the Most Reverend George J. Lucas Investments . $1,1 22,183 Fundraising . $1, 186,605 Archbishop of Omaha diocesan priest, this most recent one held in collaboration with St. Charles Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia. The publication of “WRAP Yourself in Contributed Services . $1,1 20,869 TOTAL . $2,399595 Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend Scripture,” a helpful guide to lectio divina prayer, authored by Karen and Larry Most Reverend David L. Ricken Dwyer, marks another milestone in the ongoing work of IPF Publications. Other Auxiliary Income . $1,1 41,922 Bishop of Green Bay Most importantly, the pages of this newsletter contain the names of the many TOTAL . $2,322,722 Most Reverend J. Peter Sartain individuals whose faithful sacrifices are helping to sustain and grow the mission of Archbishop of Seattle IPF. We are deeply grateful to all our friends who have chosen to join with us in Most Reverend Allen H. Vigneron this important task of helping in the spiritual formation of diocesan seminarians New from IPF Publications Archbishop of Detroit and priests. We are especially grateful to those who have responded to our “$20 a IPF Publications continues to produce resources for both the seminary world and the spiritual lives of the laity. Mission Advancement Council Month Club” and our “Sponsor a Seminarian” initiatives. To all of you we express Our newest publications cover both of these constituents. Mr. Richard J. Bene our heartfelt thanks! Mr. Chris D. Berens Together let us give praise and thanks to God for the many blessings which have For the laity, we have a For seminary theologians, we Mr. Jay B. and Mrs. Luci B. Bolding been poured out on the Institute. Let us pray for God’s continued blessing and beautifully designed book, WRAP will release Seminary Theology II: Deacon Michael J. and Mrs. Valerie H. Conzett protection of our mission. Yourself in Scripture , leading its Theology and Spiritual Mr. Lawrence A. Dwyer readers into the fruitful practice of Direction in Dialogue . This Deacon Robert M. and Mrs. Lisa A. Jergovic . is a way volume is the fruit of IPF’s Annual Mr. John P. Mullen Gratefully in the Lord, lectio divina Lectio divina Mr. Timothy O’Neill of reading Scripture as prayer. Seminar for Seminary Theologians Mr. Claire (Tex) Oswald Recently, Pope Benedict XVI held each fall on the campus of Dr. Michael H. Sketch called for more leaders in the Creighton University in Omaha. Mr. James A. Taphorn Rev. Richard J. Gabuzda Church to instruct others about In this collection of essays, the Mr. Patrick K. and Mrs. Sue M. Tucker Executive Director this ancient practice of prayerful authors provide a way to integrate Mr. Thomas F. and Mrs. Jane F. Werner intimacy with Christ. “The the mission of spiritual direction Dr. Perry T. and Mrs. Donna M. Williams documents produced before and with the goals of authentic Finance Council during the Synod [on the Word Catholic theology as taught in the Mr. Pete Jeffrey Join our ever of God] mentioned a number of seminary.
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