www.scs.edu The Brook Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Newsletter • Winter 2008 • Volume 31, No. 1

Welcome Home Cardinal John Patrick Foley

4 Forty Hours Devotion/St. Charles Day 6 54th Annual Open House 7 The Amazing Race for Grace Rector’s Corner Saint Charles Borromeo Table of Contents: Seminary Dear Brother Priests and Friends of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary: Welcomes Cardinal John Foley 1 It is my sincere hope you are experiencing the abundant blessings of Our Lord Christ Seminarian Profile 2 in this new year full of hope and promise. In anticipation of Easter, as a season of rebirth, it is Cardinal The Immaculate appropriate to reflect upon the renewal that occurred within the Seminary community this year Conception Chapel thus far. John Foley Opens Doors to Alumni 3 During this Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of , we celebrate the election to the Home Cardinal of another prestigious alumnus of Saint Charles, His Eminence, Forty Hours Devotion By Joseph L. Grabowski, I Theology, Saint Charles Day 4 Cardinal John Patrick Foley. He is an inspiration and true example of priestly service to our Diocese of Allentown seminarians and priest alumni. Annual Christmas ardinal Foley joined the Concert 5 Each day I am privileged to witness our seminarians on their journey of faith as they discern Seminary community for the call of Our Lord. In them I find a great sense of renewal and renewed hope for the future of Annual Seminary the celebration of Holy Mass our beloved Church. They seek, through every means afforded them, to grow in holiness so that C Appeal 5 and for a special dinner. Seminarians they may truly proclaim Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and the Life. These men are a great gift to were inspired by his wit and wisdom Seminarians Jeffrey Tudgay, IV College, Diocese of Scranton, and John Krajczar, II Theology, Diocese of Allentown A Friend of the the Church, and the faithful support that you show for them is truly appreciated by all members as he shared his vocation story with Seminary 6 presented Cardinal Foley with gifts following his Mass in Saint Martin of Tours Chapel. of our community. them during his homily in Saint Martin Annual Open House 6 guest room which he still keeps at the In a continued effort to improve the Seminary’s facilities and programs, we are moving Chapel in the College Division. Cardinal Foley told seminarians that Seminary near Cardinal Bevilacqua’s Amazing Race forward with the renovation of Saint John Dormitory located in the College Division, where Did you know? he had “never had an unhappy day as a permanent home in the Faculty for Grace 7 more than thirty seminarians currently reside. The work will include new furniture, new carpets, • After earning his bachelor’s priest.” He attributed this unshakeable Wing: “I think Saint Charles is the plaster repairs and fresh paint in the bedrooms and living areas. As more young men enter the degree summa cum laude in Bicentennial Concert 8 joy in his vocation to his seeing the only Seminary in the Seminary each year, the need arises to house them appropriately. The goal of the dormitory history in 1957, Cardinal Foley Lord’s will for him in the will of the that boasts one-and-a-half resident American Theological renovations compliments the Seminary’s long-range plan of maintaining its excellence in the entered Saint Charles Borromeo Church. Obedience Cardinals!” Library Association training of future priests. Seminary, Overbrook, and Visits The Seminary 8 to God’s will through Before giving received a bachelor’s degree in I am pleased to announce that the Sixth Annual Saint Charles Seminary Classic, which will the Church was the On December 10, the seminarians his Adopt a Painting 9 philosophy in 1958. be held once again at Philadelphia Cricket Club on Monday, April 21, 2008, will benefit the central theme of blessing at dinner, Faculty Profile 10 Dormitory renovation effort. As in the past, the outing promises to be an enjoyable day for all his homily, a timely Saint Charles Seminary Cardinal Foley • He was ordained a priest on May who participate. Among the numerous opportunities to support this event are: sponsorship, message for today. accepted the gift of 19, 1962, by Archbishop (later Priest Alumni welcomed home Cardinal Cardinal) John J. Krol in the Appeal Update 11 golfing, advertising, and attending the awards dinner. Please contact the Seminary’s Office for Seminarians were a beautiful pectoral Institutional Advancement at 610-785-6231 for further information. edified by his story of John Patrick Foley to cross, which he said Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Alumni Update 11 fidelity to God’s call he would treasure. He Philadelphia. In closing, we hope that you enjoy the new format of The Brook and I kindly ask that and strengthened in celebrate his recent made sure as well to • In 1967, he was named Professor Alumni In The News 11 you continue to remember the Seminary and our seminarians in your prayers as we continue to their own vocations by grant the seminarians of Philosophy here at St. Charles move forward. I am confident that, with our Savior as a guiding light, Saint Charles Borromeo Religious Studies his example. induction into the Sacred two customary “free Borromeo Seminary and Division Update 12 Seminary will continue to prosper in the fulfillment of its mission. Cardinal Foley has days” before taking his remained until 1984. had a long-standing College of Cardinals. leave. Albeit grateful, Upcoming Events 12 Sincerely in Christ, • In 1970, he was named editor of relationship with his the seminarians the Catholic Standard and Times, Faculty Updates 13 alma mater, Saint Charles Seminary, regarded this a small gift in comparison a post he held until 1984. including his seventeen-year tenure as a to the enormous gift of Cardinal Foley’s professor of Philosophy. He joked in his presence among them. They are grateful • Cardinal Foley is the fifth Reverend Joseph G. Prior homily that he had even taught some for the inspiring words which he shares (5th) alumnus of Saint Charles Rector of the current faculty, who “seem to during each visit to Saint Charles and Seminary to be elevated to the have forgiven [him].” His Eminence for the wonderful example he gives to College of Cardinals. also made humorous reference to his them of a holy and faithful priest.

The Brook • Winter 2007 Winter 2007 • The Brook 1 Seminarian Profile

Meet Mr. Orlando B. Aso, a Pre-Theology 2 seminarian The from the Diocese of Allentown. Immaculate Tell us a little about your family. Mother was instinctive because of my close relationship I’m the only child of Orlando and Linda Aso. My parents with my mom. One thing lead to another and I gradually Conception were born and raised in the Philippines and came to the began attending daily Mass during my lunch break, spending United States in the early 1970’s as medical school graduates time in Eucharistic Adoration, etc. Then one day I saw an Chapel to complete their residencies. One year after I was born in advertisement for a pilgrimage to Lourdes on EWTN. On a Croydon, PA, we moved to the Allentown Diocese and have whim I decided to go, and by the end of the trip, a priest from Opens Its lived in Bethlehem ever since. My father is now retired and South Africa who had heard my confession had convinced me my mother passed away in 2002. When I started first grade, that I might have a vocation to the priesthood. Doors to a great aunt came from the Philippines to Alumni help babysit me after school and has been What would you say to a young man with us ever since; she is now 91 years old. who thinks he may have a vocation to the By Joseph L. Grabowski, I Theology, Diocese of Allentown Refurbishment on the Immaculate Conception Chapel has been well received by those who have visited this Fall. priesthood? Who influenced or inspired you to My first advice would be to do what I consider the priesthood? did: pray the Rosary. God has a plan for Since the establishment of Saint Charles Seminary at its current campus in Overbrook, thousands of men Even though I grew up Catholic, my each of us and I can think of no better have prayed and discerned their vocations in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. exposure to priests was limited. I wasn’t helper than Our Lady in trying to discern an altar server at Notre Dame elementary one’s calling in life. By praying the rosary he building is an artistic Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish in “windows to the past” remind one of the school, and I attended the Hill School every day without fail, you will begin to masterpiece which pays fitting Warrington, was very impressed by Chapel’s rich history and of the many in Pottstown and the University of notice more clearly how God is working T tribute to the glorious Saint the improvements made over a single men who have prayed and discerned . Like many college kids, I in your life and guiding you in a definite to whom it is dedicated. Day and summer. Father Paolino said that he their vocations under the Blessed really wasn’t engaged in my Faith beyond Mr. Aso’s home parish is direction. night, year in and year out, the Chapel was most struck by the brightness of the Mother’s kindly gaze. The renovation going to Sunday Mass. The inspiration Notre Dame of Bethlehem has seen more than a fair amount of Chapel, enhanced by the fresh paint on as a whole though, is about the future was not triggered until the sudden passing What do you do in your free time? use since its dedication in December, the walls and the new lighting. He also generations of men who will use the of my mother in 2002. I was very close and he explains how he has I enjoy sports. I like playing softball, 1875. Now, thanks to an extensive noted that the practical benefits of the Chapel in much the same way; and, like to my mom, who was a very kind, gentle, responded to his calling to football, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and refurbishment effort that was completed upgraded heating and air conditioning the new paint on the wall, that future humble, joyful and loving person. She table tennis, as well as keeping up with the this past summer, seminarians for many system; making the Chapel a more looks bright. was always a very devout Catholic, but the priesthood through a latest on all the Philadelphia sports teams. more years to come will benefit from comfortable place to pray. particularly during the one year before her great personal tragedy. If there’s a new movie involving espionage this magnificent sacred space. Another visitor was Reverend stroke, after her retirement from medicine. or military strategy there’s a good chance On September 9th, the Seminary James Murphy, who was ordained in Accompanied by a close friend and co- I’ve seen it. welcomed priest alumni and other 1945. Upon entering the Chapel, he worker, she began attending daily Mass, praying the rosary, visitors to witness the results of the headed straight for the seat where he and reciting the Liturgy of the Hours. I distinctly remember What would people be surprised to know about you? renovation project. Several guests had habitually prayed during his time her one time sitting quietly next to me praying daytime prayer People are often impressed with my educational toured the building and their response at Saint Charles over 60 years ago. He as I was watching television, and I never thought to ask what background and prior work experience (Federal Reserve Bank was very positive. said he was most pleased to see the she was doing. Looking back, I now see that it was probably of N.Y.), and they conclude that my future as a priest looks Reverend Stephen Paolino preservation of the “best elements in the my mom’s example that “got the ball rolling” so to speak. promising. But, I failed French in high school, dropped out (Ordination Class of 2007), from Chapel: the magnificent paintings and of pre-med at Penn, and was absolutely terrified of speaking the stained-glass windows.” “Windows to the Past” are visible in sections on different parts of the Chapel’s walls. When did you know you were being called to this vocation? in front of people at the Federal Reserve. That’s why I pray as Many guests were intrigued How did it come about? much as I do every day. by another unique aspect of the Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is I was living in Hoboken, NJ at the time, had a great job, refurbishment the “windows to the still accepting donations for the special drove a nice car, lived in a condo and spent time with friends Discuss the importance of supporting Saint Charles past.” These sections, Reverend project to refurbish the Immaculate in New York City on a regular basis. Suddenly, after my mom’s Borromeo Seminary. Monsignor Joseph Prior noted, are Conception Chapel. If you would like to death, I had a sort of re-conversion to the Catholic Faith. My If there are no seminarians, then there are no priests. If glimpses of what the Chapel would have offer your support, please contact the life looked great on the outside, but on the inside I felt very there are no priests, then there is no Eucharist. No Eucharist, looked like in the early 20th Century. Office for Institutional Advancement at empty and alone. My mom meant everything to me, and then, there is no Church. I sincerely thank all the people The décor then would have been much 100 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, nothing of this world could console my loss. I began to pray who help my vocation and the vocations of all my seminarian Each December 8, the Seminary Community gathers more ornate, he said, in keeping with PA 19096. Or you can call them at for a midnight Mass to celebrate the Feast of the my mom’s favorite prayer, the rosary. Turning to the Blessed brothers. We cannot do it without you. Immaculate Conception Chapel. the Victorian of that time. The (610) 785-6231.

2 The Brook • Winter 2007 Winter 2007 • The Brook 3 house with his words and devotion. Also, both Cardinal Justin F. Rigali The Annual and Anthony Cardinal J. Bevilacqua celebrated with us, as well as several Christmas of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Auxiliary . Concert • Football rivalry: For as long as anyone at the Seminary can By John R. Weber, III Theology Archdiocese remember, Saint Charles’ patronal of Philadelphia feast has been celebrated, in part, with a football game between the Upper Side (Theologians) and the Lower Side (Collegians). In what always The Saint Charles Seminary Schola Cantorum, under the direction of Dr. Theodore Kiefer, performed proves to be a battle of brains verses hymns and songs representing the rich tradition of the Church’s Christmas observance. Seminarian Scott Chilman, III College, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, helped lead the College Division to victory over brawn, seminarians leave it all out on the Theologians for the second consecutive year on the football field. the field as year-long bragging rights n December 9, 2007 the The Saint Charles Seminary Schola of the Poor in Philadelphia. Several of are up for grabs. After winning 11 Seminarians of Saint Charles Cantorum, under the direction of Dr. the Sisters were able to join us at the years in a row, the Theologians finally Ohosted the twentieth Annual Theodore Kiefer, performed hymns and concert. This religious community Forty Hours Devotion/ gave up the title last year and failed Christmas Concert, entitled “Venite songs representing the rich tradition holds a special place in the heart of to reclaim it this year in what was a Adoremus.” This phrase, taken from the of the Church’s Christmas observance. the Seminary, as many seminarians Saint Charles Day down-to-the-wire contest. popular Christmas hymn Adeste Fideles, From Palestrina’s Panis Angelicus to an have worked alongside the Sisters at By Victor P. Ingalls, Pre-Theology 2, Archdiocese of Mobile • Feast: As soon as the seminarians means “Come, let us adore Him.” Saint original arrangement of 0 Holy Night, Holy Family Home for the Aged on have had a chance to clean-up and Martin of Tours Chapel was filled to Schola members shared their singing Thursday Field Education assignments. hat do you get when you future swirling around you while the bandage-up after the game, the entire capacity with those who wished to share talents in an outstanding way. Smaller Concert patrons gave generously to the combine a Seminary, present remains calm and at peace. house comes together for Mass. in the true spirit of Christmas. This ensembles sang old favorites like Away collection, which is greatly appreciated Wno class, no curfew, • Eucharistic Adoration: This is the Following Mass, the community exceptional concert was a time when in a Manger, Joy to the World, and the by the seminarians and the Sisters alike. Eucharistic Adoration, one thousand source of that peace. As any seasoned embarks upon the best meal of the people could step out of the frenetic Polish carol Dziasiaj Betlejem. Guests At the evening’s close, the Seminary’s roses, Gregorian chant, Bishops and Philadelphian knows, the hallmark of year on campus. undertakings of the world around them. were even treated to a rousing solo Rector, Reverend Monsignor Joseph G. Cardinals, a football rivalry, and a Feast Forty Hours Devotion is Eucharistic It was a moment to be reminded of performance of Tu Scendi dalle Stelle, Prior, expressed the Seminary’s wishes Day Celebration? Perhaps you could Adoration. Without class and without what the Christmas season is all about, performed by Stephen Schultz, III for a safe and holy Christmas to all in better appreciate the richness of this curfew, seminarians have forty straight coming together with family and friends Theology. attendance. riddle if I took a moment to elaborate hours in which they are free to visit to adore in song Our Lord who became A free will offering was taken to on its ingredients. with our Lord. man to dwell among us. benefit the work of the Little Sisters • One thousand roses: Each year a • Seminary: Saint Charles Borromeo group of seminarians volunteer to Seminary, Archdiocese of Philadelphia decorate Saint Martin’s Chapel. Roses • No class, no curfew: By the end are always integral to this project. Annual Seminary Appeal of October, seminary life at Saint This year, one thousand yellow and he entire Seminary community is deeply grateful to all who have Charles has reached a fever pitch. The white roses were arranged all over the shown their faithful support by contributing to the Annual Appeal. new men have just gotten out of their sanctuary. T The Seminary is also very pleased to acknowledge that this year’s suits and into Cassocks; the summer- • Gregorian Chant: All of the house’s contributions have increased over last year’s, owing to your generosity. We high has faded and Thanksgiving most gifted voices come together and Reverend Anthony Costa, Director, Spiritual Formation are, however, still under our goal of $2.5 million. If you have not had the College Division, joins in the celebration of the Mass seems light years away; families grace the liturgies with beautiful song. marking the beginning of the Forty Hours of Devotion. opportunity to make an offering to the Annual Seminary Appeal, or you have visited; and Mid-terms have From Tantum Ergo to Panis Angelicus did not receive an Appeal mailer, please know that contributions for the been braved. But just as this storm to 0 God Beyond All Praising. Hopefully, with the ingredients 2007-2008 fiscal year will be accepted through June 30, 2008. Your seems like it is about to climax, all of • Bishops and Cardinals: The liturgies fleshed out a bit, you can now tax-deductible gift helps to enhance the many resources needed for priestly sudden everything just stops. Classes of the 40 Hours Devotion are appreciate the richness of my riddle. training and enables the Seminary to form holy, educated, and dedicated disappear, obligations are put on always highly attended. This year, Now you may understand why many priests to serve in the likeness of Our Lord. Gifts to the Annual Appeal may be hold, and mornings get delayed while Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhodes cherish this time at Seminary above all made payable in the form of check or credit card. Or if you would like to make others. October’s Second Annual Seminary Appeal Kickoff Reception was nights linger. You find yourself in of Harrisburg celebrated Mass to your donation online, please visit www.scs.edu. For more information, please held once again at the Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua Theological the eye of the storm-the past and the open our 40 Hours, inspiring the call the Seminary’s Office for Institutional Advancement at 610-785-6231. Research Center at the Ryan Memorial Library

4 The Brook • Winter 2007 Winter 2007 • The Brook 5 Dr. Francis Annual Thousands Dwyer — Flock to the Open Seminary A Friend of House for the the Seminary By Anthony T. Rossi, III Theology, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Amazing Dr. Francis and Mrs. Miriam Dwyer continue n Sunday October 28, 2007 to help support the Saint Charles Borromeo Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s mission. OSeminary once again opened Race for r. Francis Dwyer and with his wife, Miriam, live in Kennett Square, its doors to the public for the 54th PA. They are members of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, West Chester. Dr. Annual Open House. More than six Thousands gathered on the lawn in front of Saint Martin of Tours Chapel for a Mass celebrated by Grace Cardinal , Archbishop of Philadelphia. Dand Mrs. Dwyer have been very active supporters of Saint Charles hundred guests turned out to view the Borromeo Seminary for many years. He believes that the challenges the modern stimulating works of art, the images On September 29, 2007 the Archdiocese of Philadelphia held the Amazing Race for Grace, seminarians face make them stronger and he shared some of his insight with us of Philadelphia Catholic History, during a recent interview. and the beauty of our grounds. The a major youth event celebrating the Bicentennial Year. Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua Theological By John P. Masson, IV College, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Q: What called your family to support Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary? Research Center at the Ryan Memorial A: As a lifetime member of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, I have always felt Library, boasting over one hundred he Race started early in the community service group, staffing the making rosaries and prayer beads with that Saint Charles Seminary is a focal point for our Archdiocese. With the fifty-thousand volumes and precious morning in Center City with many games and activities, while parish others. need for increased vocations to the priesthood that we are experiencing historical works, was a favorite stop T a scavenger hunt. Parish volunteers served hamburgers, hot dogs, The day culminated with a Mass today, I feel that the support of Saint Charles Seminary should be one of for our visitors. So, too, were our groups, high schools, youth groups, and kielbasa. said by His Eminence Cardinal Justin our top priorities. magnificent chapels — the recently grade schools, and sports organizations By the early afternoon, the Rigali, along with his Auxiliary Bishops, restored Immaculate Conception comprised the various teams competing Seminary’s usually quiet campus on the Seminary lawn in front of Saint Q: What do you enjoy most about Saint Charles Seminary? Chapel in the Theology Division, and in the event. They searched throughout was transformed into a true festival Martin of Tours Chapel. Music was A: I am most impressed with the high academic standards in both the College the Saint Martin of Tours Chapel in the city at historic places and ground crowded with more than 3,500 provided by the Villanova Liturgical Division and in the Theologate as well as a strong support and defense of the College Division. The Theology Archdiocesan organizations. While the people. Although the seminarians Choir and Orchestra. As the Mass the doctrines and teachings of the in the education. Division’s Vianney Hall classrooms and youth of the Archdiocese were running had assignments most of the day, came to a close, the sun was setting on the Main Theology building’s works around downtown Philadelphia, the they embraced the opportunity to a joy-filled day. It was good to see the Q: What is your favorite part of the campus? of art were also viewed by visitors. In seminarians were working hard at Saint enjoy the celebration with everyone future of the Church in Philadelphia A: My favorite parts of the campus are the chapels, Immaculate Conception the College Division, visitors were able Charles campus with Office for Youth else. Seminarians could be seen at the celebrating its rich past and providing and Saint Martin of Tours. I have been privileged to attend many beautiful to see the Exercise and Fitness Rooms, and Young Adults (OYYA) staff and Chicken Fling, the Balloon Pop, on a great witness that the faith is still very and uplifting liturgies in these chapels. Continued on page 9 volunteers in preparation for the Festival the football field and volleyball court, much alive. and Mass. as well as among the service projects Q: What do you think of today’s seminarians? On the seminary lawn, members A: I am very impressed with the quality of today’s seminarians. They are very of OYYA directed seminarians and intelligent, talented and appear to possess a deep spirituality. volunteers in setting up food stands, tents, tables, chairs, sports fields, games, Q: Why do you feel it is important to support Saint Charles Seminary? inflatable slides, music equipment, A: I believe it is most important to support our Seminary because it is an and most importantly the area used extremely valuable asset to the Catholic Church and is essential in training for Mass. As teams rolled into the and preparing our priests to help lead our Church in what may be difficult Seminary they were greeted by bright times in the future. smiles and great food. Children’s faces lit up with excitement at the many During his retirement Dr. And Mrs. Dwyer have enjoyed spending time with options for food and fun. Seminarians their 5 children and 11 grandchildren, as well as being involved in various parish worked side by side with the teenage activities. Dr. Dwyer has been involved with the National Research Council and volunteers of the Youth Advisory served on the Board of Trustees of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. This year’s guests were among the first to see the newly Board (YAB), Service and Leadership Participants relaxed on the Seminary’s grounds, while enjoying food and family fun during this refurbished Immaculate Conception Chapel firsthand. Team (SALT), and Faith, a high school special celebration.

6 The Brook • Winter 2007 Winter 2007 • The Brook 7 Continued from page 6 Classrooms, Common Rooms, and the Eakins Room, which displays the Bicentennial Concert Seminary’s rare collection of portraits by By Peter C. Secor, I College, Diocese of Allentown famous local artist, Thomas Eakins. As in previous years, the Open House offered two tours. The first, the “Seminarian Life Tour,” demonstrated where seminarians live and spend their time. And the second, the “Sacred Arts Tour,” revealed our many beautiful paintings; the portraits of each of the Archdiocese’s Bishops and Archbishops; and the many statues and liturgical The day closed as hundreds attended an Evening Prayer and Benediction in Saint Martin of Tours Chapel. objects. Two prominent sacred works are the monstrances once owned by These two tours gave visitors a by our Rector, Reverend Monsignor Dennis Cardinal Dougherty and Saint brief look into the offerings of our Joseph G. Prior, in Saint Martin of Charles Borromeo. expansive campus. While most in Tours Chapel. We were blessed to ince this year is the two- Members of the Saint Charles as well, such as Reverend Gerald P. attendance were members from parishes have the Chapel well attended with hundredth anniversary of the Borromeo Schola Cantorum were able to Carey, Class of 1998, on pipe organ, in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visitors who wished to witness the daily Sfoundation of the Church participate as members of the combined and the accomplished Opera singer and the Dioceses of Allentown, Camden, prayer life of our seminarians. The in Philadelphia, the Archdiocese has chorus in several pieces. The concert Shanahan alumna, Ms. Kiera Trenton, and Metuchen, a handful Seminary community is very thankful and will be hosting different events featured various Old American Folk Duffy. Members of the Saint Charles of others were passers-by, who were to all who took the time on Sunday to throughout this special year. One Songs arranged by Aaron Copland Schola enjoyed working with the youth compelled to visit from our banners that come out and see the campus, meet of these events was the Bicentennial retracing the rich roots of American of the Archdiocese and expanding were posted along our fences. the seminarians, and spend some Concert held at the Kimmel Center on musical history. These arrangements their own musical talents under the After the tours, visitors were able to time viewing the great treasure of the October 10, 2007. This production, highlighted vocal and piano soloists direction Mr. Robert P. Ridgell. An sit in the Refectory for refreshments and Philadelphia Catholic region that is chaired by Reverend Monsignor Louis from the High Schools. Also included accomplished musician, Mr. Ridgell, speak to seminarians from all over the Saint Charles Seminary. We encourage A. D’Addezio, Class of 1961 involved were some more modern works such as, conducted both the orchestra and the United States who attend school here. all who were not able to attend this more than two hundred Catholic “Call of the Champions,” composed for combined choruses. The concert left all Visitors, both young and old, were amazed at the All guests were then invited to attend year’s Open House to come next year. Elementary and High School students the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake the guests and participants, especially many historic and spiritual artifacts on display. Solemn Evening Prayer celebrated All are most welcome! from across the Archdiocese in a Band City, Utah, by John Williams. the seminarians, with a great sense of and Chorus ensemble. There were many guest performers fulfillment and accomplishment. Adopt A Painting his dramatic painting, which hangs in the hallway American Theological Library Association of the Theology building, is a copy of La Deposition T du Christ by Jusepe de Ribera, an artist of Spanish Pays the Seminary a Visit decent who painted in Italy in the 17 Century. The “young Spaniard working in the manner of Caravaggio” he American Theological Library Association made Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary its final stop during the 2007 was causing the Bolognese artists concern, Lodovico Carracci Annual Conference, which was held in Philadelphia from June 13-16. Approximately three hundred librarians from wrote admiringly of Jusepe de Ribera in 1618. After working T Theology schools, both national and international, traveled to the Seminary for the day. The group attended Morning in Rome and Parma, Ribera settled in Naples, where he Prayer in Saint Martin of Tours Chapel, followed by various workshops and presentations throughout the day. In the afternoon, spent his career. Ribera’s art combined knowledge of the Cait Kokolus, Director of the Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua Theological Research Center at the Ryan Memorial Library, gave a Carracci and Caravaggio with Spanish realism and vigorous, presentation on the design and reconstruction of the Library facility, and conducted tours of the Library and the Eakins collection. scratchy brushwork. The origin of this work is unknown, The final banquet of the conference was held in the College Building. but is in need of cleaning and restoration. If you would like Established in 1946, the American Theological Library Association, or ATLA, is a professional association of more than 1,000 to offer your support, please contact Cait Kokolus, Director individual, institutional, and affiliate members providing programs, products, and services in support of theological and religious of the Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua Theological Research studies libraries and librarians. ATLA’s ecumenical membership represents many religious traditions and denominations. Center at the Ryan Memorial Library at (610) 785-6280.

8 The Brook • Winter 2007 Winter 2007 • The Brook 9 Faculty Profile

Priest Alumni Appeal Update Alumni In Dr. Atherton C. Lowry incere appreciation is extended to all who answered the call of the Annual Priest Alumni Appeal last year. Thanks to your generous The News Dr. Atherton Lowry holds the distinction as the longest Ssupport, the Seminary received over $70,000 in donations. From last year’s Appeal, nearly $22,000 of that contribution went to offset costs associated On November 24, 2007, tenured professor at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. with necessary refurbishment to the Immaculate Conception Chapel. As in the eve of the Feast of years past, the Alumni Appeal benefited the Priest Alumni Scholarship Fund, ince 1975, Dr. Lowry has to say, to grow in philosophy, seminarians in need of financial assistance, and the operating expenses of the Christ the King, Archbishop taught Philosophy to hundreds which is the love of wisdom, Priest Alumni Association. The Seminary community is ever-grateful for the John Patrick Foley was elevated Sof seminarians, who now call leads to the knowledge and steadfast and faithful support you show for your alma mater. Please contact the the Seminary, Alma Mater. Born and love of Jesus Christ, who is the Office for Institutional Advancement at 610-785-6231 for more information. by Pope Benedict XVI to raised in the Washington D.C. area to fullness of wisdom. Cardinal in the consistory. two professors, Dr. Lowry was firmly entrenched in education. But this What are the benefits to Monsignor Prior offered this statement cornerstone of Catholic education at teaching in a seminary? Alumni Update — following the Holy Father’s announcement the Seminary did not start out that Showing a seminarian what regarding Archbishop Foley: way. We sat down with Dr. Lowry to he is able to affirm through An Interview with “On behalf of the entire Seminary find out what helped to shape him into reason, while combining that Reverend Zachary W. Navit community, I express sincere the educator that he is today and what with faith, and understanding congratulations to Archbishop John keeps him motivated to help train the order of nature because By Addisalem Mekonnen, I College, Archdiocese of Philadelphia Foley on being named to the College of future priests. God builds the supernatural Cardinals. We are especially delighted to Dr. Atherton Lowry (right) with former Philosophy Department colleagues, everend Zachary Navit, praying the Liturgy of the Hours; celebrate this occasion for Archbishop order of grace on that. Reverend Monsignor Arthur Rodgers (left) and Cardinal John Foley (center). What (or who) was most influential Class of 1994, who is he also recalled positive experiences Foley shares a close connection to the currently pastor of Most socializing with friends and studying Seminary. Even though his appointments in your decision to pursue a career in What would people be and Phenomenology. He was awarded R Blessed Sacrament and Saint Francis in his theological formation. have taken him to the Vatican, Archbishop academia? surprised to know about you? the Borromeo Medal and the Papal de Sales, first entered Saint Charles Father Navit believes that Foley still calls the Seminary home. Both my parent were educators. My I was an Episcopalian by birth; in Honor of Knight of the Order of Saint Borromeo Seminary as a college the mission of the Priest Alumni I am grateful to Archbishop Foley for father was a professor at the Virginia fact, my father was a former Pastor Gregory the Great, an honor bestowed student in September, 1985. He Association has two main purposes. the priestly example he has set for me, our Theological Seminary and my mother of All Saints Episcopal Church in on those in recognition of their service was ordained to the priesthood One is to facilitate the continual faculty and seminarians over the years. And held her Doctorate in History. My Chevy Chase, MD. I went into to the Church, unusual labors, support for the Archdiocese fraternity of priests I am confident that, as a Cardinal, he will uncle also taught at the University my undergraduate at Washington of the , and the good example “Our seminary is well of Philadelphia in and the other is to continue to exemplify the rich tradition of of Cincinnati. So with such a strong and Lee University with a major in set in their communities and country. 1994. Seminarian known for its orthodoxy provide financial and Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary for our academic context, there was always History. It was after my return from Dr. Lowry is a member of the executive Addisalem Mekennon spiritual support for seminarians, our future priests. some interest there. the University of Exeter in England in board of the Committee on Philosophy in the United States and (I College, Archdiocese seminarians. Father The entire Seminary community joins 1962, when I converted to Catholicism and Priestly Formation, a division of of Philadelphia) spoke around the world as it Navit’s enthusiasm for in prayer, as we celebrate Cardinal-Elect How do you teach a subject like and transferred to Georgetown the American Catholic Philosophical Philosophy? with him about his new trains prominent leaders his new position was Foley’s appointment.” University. There I focused my study on Association. position as president evident when he stated You help the seminarian him appreciate Philosophy. After receiving my degree in to fulfill the mission of Dr. Lowry and his wife, Karen, live of the Priest Alumni that “our seminary and deepen his being human, which 1964, I explored missionary work and Committee. the Church.” is well known for Attention All Alumni! means to perfect the intellect in the was chosen to be a lay teacher with the in Jenkintown, Montgomery County. Father Navit said its orthodoxy in We need news on you! Send us a knowledge of Truth and the will in Jesuits in Baghdad (Iraq). For the next They have a son, Atherton, who resides Reverend Zachary W. Navit that being selected as the United States picture and a story about the latest news the love of the Good. In so doing, two years, I taught European History at with his wife in Browns Mill, New the Committee’s president is a “great and around the world as it trains surrounding your life and ministry. the student fulfills his human nature Al-Hikma University, which translated Jersey, and a daughter, Suzanne, who lives with her husband in Poughkeepsie, honor” and added that he is excited prominent leaders to fulfill the Please send pictures and articles to: through the intellect and the will, which means the University of Wisdom. In to work with his brother priests in mission of the Church.” He expressed New York. In his spare time he enjoys Office of Institutional Advancement lie at the heart of being in the image 1968, I returned to the States, where I helping seminarians. Father Navit hope that the Seminary would listening to classical music, and has Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary of God. attended Fordham University for my reminisced about the fond memories continue to flourish and foster ever written several plays, including a drama 100 East Wynnewood Road Masters Degree, and later, Doctorate. of his own time at Saint Charles more vocations for the priesthood What are your goals as a teacher? on Saint John Vianney. After 43 years Wynnewood, PA 19096 Dr. Lowry’s publications and lectures of teaching, Dr. Lowry has no plans on Seminary. He especially enjoyed the and religious life. The most important goal is to be able deepening of his spiritual life through E-mail: [email protected] to teach seminarians how to grow in include the topics of Metaphysics, Saint retirement any time soon. Phone: 610-785-6231 wisdom (as they become priests). That is Thomas Aquinas, Soren Kierkegaard

10 The Brook • Winter 2007 Winter 2007 • The Brook 11 Faculty Updates Religious Studies Division Update Farewell Atonement at Graymoor in Garrison, Reverend Monsignor Michael K. he Religious Studies Division has established a new continuing education program for priests. The Theological New York August 5-11, 2007. The Magee, S.T.D., presented a plenary Institute for Priests held its inaugural event in the fall with a three-part lecture series on John Paul II’s Theology of the Reverend J. Brian Bransfield, S.T.D., Institute is designed to offer diocesan address at the annual conference of Body, presented by Reverend J. Brian Bransfield, Class of 1994. Two events for the Spring are planned — a practicum was appointed to serve as specialist in the ecumenical staff persons from around the Society for Catholic Liturgy held T United States Conference of Catholic workshop on How to Celebrate the Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form, presented by Reverend Monsignor Charles L. the country an in-depth discussion at the Pontifical College Josephinum Sangermano, Class of 1978 and Reverend Monsignor Michael Magee, Class of 1991, and a practicum workshop on Spiritual Bishops’ Office of Evangelization and of current ecumenical dialogues and in September 2007. The address was Direction presented by Reverend Anthony J. Costa, Class of 1990 and Reverend Joseph Gleason Class of 1987. Catechesis in Washington D.C. Father updating regarding other matters of entitled “Receiving the Tradition: Three Bransfield has served the Seminary ecumenical concern. On September Windows into the Mind of Benedict The Catechetical Institute continues to grow, offering affordable adult catechesis programs throughout the Archdiocese. faithfully on the Moral Theology faculty 16, 2007, Father Fairbanks made a XVI on the Liturgy.” The address will The non-credit program provides four week sessions on topics from the Catechism and Catholic life in general. for three years. presentation on the meaning and be published in the Society’s journal, purpose of dialogue at the fourth Antiphon. Lectures/Publications annual Iftar dinner sponsored by the Philadelphia Dialogue Forum, a project Dr Grattan Brown, S.T.D., led The Brook — Winter 2008 Reverend J. Brian Bransfield, S.T.D., Upcoming Events of local Turkish Muslims. During the intellectual formation sessions on Faculty Editor delivered an address, “Moral Aspects month of Ramadan, the evening meal human sexuality and foundational Reverand William G. Donovan Admission to Candidacy Diocese of Lincoln of Child Pornography” during the which breaks the fast is called an Iftar moral theology for permanent diaconate Saturday, February 16, 2008 (10:00 a.m.) Friday, May 23, 2008 “Promise to Protect Seminar: Child Seminarian Editor dinner. On October 21-25, 2007, Father candidates in Raleigh, NC. Recent Pornography – Continuing the Church’s Joseph L. Grabowski Institution to the Ministry of Acolyte Diocese of Ogdensburg Fairbanks attended a Conference on publications are “Reading the Signs Promise to Protect” sponsored by the Photographers Saturday, March 8, 2008 (10:00 a.m.) Saturday, May 24, 2008 Catholic-Jewish Relations at the Vatican. of Death: A Theological Analysis,” U.S. Bishops’ Committee for Child and Daniel F. Good Donor Appreciation Mass and Reception Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholics and Jews from twenty-five National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly Youth Protection and the Committee P. Joseph Mattera Sunday, March 9, 2008 (10:00 a.m.) Saturday, May 10, 2008 U.S. cities, representing their local (Autumn 2007), “Institutional Stephen J. Schultz for Communications, on September 13, Alumni Jubilee Eucharistic Diocese of Scranton Churches and Synagogues, met with Conscience in Catholic Health Care,” Charles Uniatowski 2007. Father Bransfield also published Celebration and Reception Saturday, May 31, 2008 high-ranking Church Officials at the Life and Learning XVI: Proceedings Sarah Webb an article entitled “The Hope of Thursday, April 3, 2008 (4:00 p.m.) Diocese of Trenton Vatican to create a greater understanding of the Sixteenth University Faculty for Seminarian Writers Responsibility: Moral Theology and Annual House Show Saturday, May 24, 2008 of issues between the two faiths. Life Conference (2006), and a review of Joseph L. Grabowski Cybersex” published in the Vicars for April 10-12, 2008 (7:30 p.m.) Saint Thomas Aquinas and the Natural Victor P. Ingalls Clergy Newsletter, Number 30, United Dr. Carmina M. Magnusen Chapp, Law Tradition in The National Catholic John P. Masson Sixth Annual Saint Charles ORDINATION TO THE States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ph.D., was elected President of the Bioethics Quarterly (Winter 2007). Addisalem Mekonnen Seminary Classic PRIESTHOOD FOR SAINT and Saint Luke Institute: October, Monday, April 21, 2008 CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY Society for Catholic Liturgy at the Anthony T. Rossi 2007. He was interviewed on The 11:30 a.m. at Philadelphia Cricket Club CANDIDATES annual conference of the Society for Ms. Cait Kokolus, M.S.L.S., gave a Peter C. Secor Moral Aspects of Child Pornography John R. Weber Catholic Liturgy held at the Pontifical lecture entitled, “Prayer in the Family: Baccalaureate Mass and Concursus Diocese of Harrisburg with As You Think daily radio show on College Josephinum in September Parents as Godbearers, Wonderkeepers Rector Friday, May 16, 2008 Saturday, June 7, 2008 The Catholic Channel, Sirius Satellite 2007. Dr. Chapp presented two keynote and Royal Priesthood-ers,” to Saint Reverend Monsignor Joseph G. Prior Religious Studies Division Diocese of Knoxville Radio, host Father Paul Keenan, July addresses, “Liturgy: Spiritual and Moral Elizabeth’s Parish, Upper Uwchlan Director of Institutional Commencement and Conferral Saturday, June 7, 2008 2, 2007. Father Bransfield published Model for the Christian Life” and Township on September 30, 2007. Advancement of Degrees Diocese of Lincoln a book review of Donald Asci’s, The “Liturgy and Spirituality: The Intimate Brandon W. Bentz Thursday, May 22, 2008 (4:30 p.m.) Saturday, May 24, 2008 Conjugal Act as a Personal Act, The Connection,” at the Discipleship Dr. John Sceski, Ph.D., published a Communications/Promotions National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Conference of the Diocese of Tyler in book entitled Popper, Objectivity and Coordinator ORDINATION TO THE DIACONATE Friday, May 30, 2007 Winter 2007 Edition. Father Bransfield October. She also facilitated a workshop the Growth of Knowledge published by Daniel A. Skalski FOR SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO authored and contributed a chapter on SEMINARY CANDIDATES Archdiocese of Philadelphia on “Falling in Love with the Liturgy.” Continuum Press. Saturday, May 17, 2007 (10:00 a.m. at the Marriage Preparation for the training Diocese of Allentown manual for the Marriage Disciples Office for Institutional Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul) Reverend Robert A. Pesarchick, Dr. Nathan Schmiedicke, Ph.D., Advancement: Saturday, May, 10 2008 Program to be published in Spring, Diocese of Scranton S.T.D., presented a paper at the annual successfully defended his doctoral [email protected] Diocese of Camden 2008 by the Alexander House: Building Saturday June 28, 2007 conference of the Society for Catholic dissertation entitled “Yahweh will be Saturday, May 10, 2008 Stronger Foundations for Christian Annual Giving: Diocese of Trenton Liturgy held at the Pontifical College My God ‘If’: The Vow of Jacob and His Marriages, Austin, Texas. [email protected] Diocese of Charlotte Saturday, May 17, 2008 Josephinum in September 2007. The Relationship to the God of His Fathers Saturday, June 7, 2007 Religious Studies Division: paper was entitled “Pope Benedict (Genesis 25-35)” on September 28, Reverend Gregory J. Fairbanks, [email protected] Diocese of Lexington XVI and the Liturgy: The Incarnation 2007 at Marquette University. Hist. E.D., attended the Advanced Vocations: Saturday, June 7, 2008 and Inculturation.” The paper will Ecumenical Leadership Institute www.heedthecall.org be published in the Society’s journal, hosted by the Franciscan Friars of the Antiphon.

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