University of St. Michael’s College Alumni Newsletter, www.utoronto.ca/stmikes DoubleBlue Vol. 41, Number 1, Spring 2003 The University of St. Michael’s College Alumni Newsletter From the Editor DoubleBlue Published twice a year with The 150th anniversary been exceeded; grace and enthusiasm filled a circulation of 23,000 by: The Office of Alumni of St. Michael’s has the air as the exciting weeklong "Pilgrim’s Affairs and Development drawn to a close, and Journey", 2002, held several 81 St. Mary’s Street , M5S 1J4 I watch the striking events on our campus; on 28 September 2002, Editor: Mary Ellen Burns From the Editor double blue street over 700 alumni, students, friends, faculty and banners that encircled staff enjoyed an elegant meal and danced the Production and Publication Group: our campus disap- night away at the Anniversary Gala held at the Fr. Richard Donovan, CSB . pear. St. Michael’s moves forward. The words Metro Toronto Convention Center – see the J. Barrett Healy Fr. Robert Madden, CSB of John Paul II strike a chord: "Souvenir Booklet"! Eva Wong To remember the past with gratitude, to live On a sad note, St. Michael’s lost two alumni Design and Layout: the present with enthusiasm and to look for- who have worked very closely with us: Father Addesign ward to the future with confidence… John Madden, CSB ’45, and Gail Sullivan Horan The Alumni Board and ’66. Fr. Madden over the past few years Office Staff express sin- cere thanks to the follow- The sesquicentennial celebrations enthusiasti- played an important role on the publication/pro- ing for their contributions: cally reminded us of our glorious past. Evelyn duction team that brings this magazine to Vicki Garnett Collins, Archivist at USMC, provided an exten- press. Gail Horan was my friend and a great Andrew Krupowicz sive pictorial history of the College. The stories support and aid in my work with our alumni. Margaret Law Dr. Mimi Marrocco and pictures of such historical figures as the She co-chaired the first Spring Memories Fr. James McConica, CSB Most Reverend Armand de Charbonnel, who Celebration event in 1995 and was a valued Brian O’Malley Kirsten Schaefer asked the Basilian Fathers of to come member of the Alumni Board of Directors. They Fr. T. Allan Smith, CSB to Toronto, Father John Teefy, CSB, Superior will be missed. Dr. Richard Toporoski, The (1889 – 1904), Father Henry Carr, CSB, In closing, thank you to all who have made spe- and the contributors to Superior (1915 – 1925), and Father John Kelly, cial donations in celebration of the 150th Info-Update-Bravo and all other contributors CSB, President of the University of St. Anniversary. Your generosity helps St. of articles and photos in Michael’s College (1958 – 1978), could be Michael’s "to look forward to the future with this issue. viewed and read at many of the anniversary confidence." Please send comments, events. corrections, & enquiries to: Mary Ellen Burns ‘70 Alumni Affairs and I want to highlight three events: The staff and Development Office University of faculty undertook to raise funds to build an St. Michael’s College Anniversary Prayer Garden on the northern 81 St. Mary Street Editor, University of St. Michael’s College Toronto, ON M5S 1J4 edge of the Quadrangle; the target set has Alumni Newsletter Phone: 416 926-7260 Fax 416 926-2339 Email: [email protected] Alumni Association Board of Directors 2002-2003 ______

Alumni and students of Executive: Members: St. Michael’s College James B. Milway ’73: President Terri A. Farkas ’73 Ann L. Sullivan ’77 receive this magazine Karen Chambers ’88: Vice-President Michael R. Henry ’91 M. Lynne Sullivan ’72 free of charge William J. Henry ’88: Treasurer Michael B. McCarthy ’84 Kirsten Schaefer (SMCSU President) Gloria Chisholm Buckley ’48: Secretary David Montgomery ’77 Jeanne Martin (SMCSU Vice-President) Patrick Carroll ’70: Past President Bradley N. Morrison ’95 Brian R. O’Malley: Executive Director, Victoria Carlton Ostler ’94 Alumni Affairs & Development David M. Scandiffio ’94 Mary Ellen Burns ’70: Director, Alumni Affairs

Table of Contents Homecoming ...... 11 Festive Tea ...... 16 Letter from Editor ...... 2 Faculty of Theology Convocation ...... 12 Info Update Bravo ...... 17-20 USMC President’s Report ...... 3 Gala Souvenir Keepsake Album ...... 1 - 12 Rest in Peace ...... 21 Alumni Association President’s Letter ...... 4 Classical Pursuits ...... 13 and Culture ...... 22 Arbour Awards ...... 10 Continuing Education ...... 13 Spring Re-union ...... 22 PIMS Convocation ...... 5 Campus Notes ...... 14 Coming Events ...... 23 Liturgical Celebration ...... 6 - 7 Student Corner ...... 15 General Meeting ...... 24 World Youth Day ...... 8 - 10 Remebering Liliana Venture DiCintio ...... 15 Change of Address ...... Back Cover 2 SMC President’s Column 3 President Richard Richard Alway ‘62 St. St. Michael’s College

Fortunately, largely because of Fortunately, support St. your continued chal- will meet the Michael’s statistics will help lenge. Some the com- set the scene. With the pletion of Sorbara Hall students College provides 780 in buildings now fully wired with on-campus residence computer backbone. The John T.’s and connected to U.of over 400,000 volumes, is already by with M. Kelly Library, comprehensive college library on far the largest and most over 100 public computer Well the St. George campus. Roy and Ann Foss Research workstations in the and Edmond Odette Learning Commons and the Louis Kelly respective- Centre (on the first and second floors of to state-of-the- ly) ensure our students have ready access work. Our art technology as they pursue their academic place St. Mike’s 658 individual library study spaces again of service to stu- number 1 in another important category and Science faculty dents. In addition, with over 100 Arts more classes are members now resident at the College, ever before. offered to students in our buildings than without your help None of this would have been possible avail- It is true that our total endowment and generosity. at the able to support the undergraduate programme and Trinity College is still only a fraction of what Victoria it has more than can draw upon. But with your support have undertaken a doubled in the last decade even as we with the renova- comprehensive plan of campus renewal 1 and the con- tion/restoration of Clover Hill and House has Mike’s struction of a large new student residence.St. more with less. It always had a proud reputation of doing cohort" more with is why we are preparing for the "double as president, I It is also why, confidence than anxiety. through the ask you to continue to help St. Michael’s Annual Fund, gifts in kind and by celebrating your own in your will. college years by remembering St. Mike’s students must stand Future generations of St. Michael’s on our shoulders. Accepting this invitation represents, I think, a terrific investment in the future and carries with it a unique personal dividend - one that we can guarantee will be permanent.

ith final exams only a few weeks away (a prospect only a few weeks ith final exams large banks of snow unlikely given the that seems

SMC President’s Column

still piled up in the parking lot behind St. Basil’s Church), it behind St. Basil’s in the parking lot still piled up two things that have to report on seems appropriate in both here - 2003 academic year, dominated the 2002 campus at Simcoe Hall. the College and across academic planning exercise that has One is the extensive the past several months right across been underway for Provost, Professor the new U. of T. the University led by every academic unit and Shirley Neuman. Involving direction for the next several meant to provide policy promises positive outcomes for St. years, this process number of ways. First is its strong empha- in a Michael’s at what for some sis on quality undergraduate education research intensive uni- greatest time has been Canada’s to research This helps balance the weight given versity. pursued Toronto and graduate studies in recent years as America’s its goal of being recognized as one of North renewed stress leading public research universities. The educa- the planning documents give to the undergraduate and mission tional experience plays directly to the history a Catholic milieu, within and our priority, of St. Michael’s undergraduate of providing to all our students the best attach to stu- education in Canada. The importance we contact available to dent residences, the greater personal through the College everyone registered at St. Mike’s and system, our College - based student organizations assistance clubs, and our own scholarship and bursary in addressing stu- a built-in advantage gives St. Michael’s there is also an dent needs. In the planning documents in cur- explicit recognition that most new developments are likely occur, riculum and course offerings, when they with already to be interdisciplinary in nature. St. Mike’s well-established and successful programmes like Christianity and Culture, Celtic Studies and Mediaeval Studies is, again, effectively positioned to take advantage of this emerging trend. All of this becomes more impor- tant with the impending arrival of the much anticipated caused by the elimina- "double cohort" next September, tion of Grade XIII in high schools. This will mean great pressure on all of us as efforts are made at some universities to accommodate a first year class that will be almost twice as large as usual. In fact, St. Michael’s enrolment is expected to reach at least 4,500 in 2003-04, a record high. The challenge of meeting the demands on personnel and facilities seems daunting. Continuing to provide the same high quality of academic programmes and the resources to support them, that all St. Michael’s students have come to expect, will take our best efforts – and then some. W Letter from Jim Milway President, Alumni Board Association

he Alumni One reason we’re encouraging new Board mem- TBoard is bers is that some of our current members have actively working decided to retire or have relocated. Ed Gabis ’60 in several areas and Mary Pat Moore ’68 have retired from active of interest to duty. Thanks to both for their great service. Grace alumni. The McSorley ’95 is moving to New York and has had to Finance resign – but we’re hoping she’ll return some day! Committee has In the meantime, thanks for your help, Grace. been busy as it heads into the home stretch for the Faith, Hope and Letter from Alumni Board President Another Board member left us suddenly and we’ll Charity Annual Fund - our Campaign year closes 30 miss her deeply. Gail Sullivan Horan ’66 passed April. If you haven’t made your annual gift yet, away on 30 January. She was a valued contributor there’s still time. and a warm presence on the Alumni Board. She served for many years and was actively involved in We’re working closely with the Alumni Office to Board activities, especially the Spring Memories plan this year’s Spring Reunion on 30-31 May and 1 Celebration and the 150th Gala last fall. I first June. Honoured years are those ending in " 3" or " worked with her on the Membership Committee, 8" – but all alumni are welcome. where she was always a great source of ideas and names. On behalf of the Alumni Board and all Our Membership Committee continues to recruit alumni I want to express our sympathy to her hus- new Board and Committee members. If you’re band, Michael and their children, Sarah and Sean. interested in getting involved, please let us know. We welcome any eager alumni from any year. Your Jim Milway ideas and your energy will be put to great use. Please call Mary Ellen Burns in the Alumni Office (416-926-7259) for more information. President, Alumni Board Association

2002 Arbor Award Recipients

Barbara Boyle, Patrick Carroll ’70, Fr. Dan Donovan ’58, J. Barrett Healy, Jacqueline C. Orange ’66 and Robert A. Shiley ’69 received the ’s Arbor Award on 12 September ’02 during a special reception- ceremony at the home of UofT President Robert Birgeneau ’63. The Arbor Award is presented annually to St. Michael’s (and other UofT constituencies’) alumni and sup- 2002 Arbor Award winners: L to R: Jacqueline C. Orange ’66; Mary Ellen Burns ’70, Director, Alumni Affairs ; J. Barrett Healy; Richard Alway ’62, President; porters in appreciation of their significant volun- Barbara Boyle, Robert A. Shiley ’66 and Rev. Daniel Donovan ’58 teer services to the College and the University. (Patrick Carroll ’70 is missing from the picture) 4 PIMS Convocation 5 Monumenta of the University of St.Michael’s College, of the University of St.Michael’s se Raftis, CSB and John Leyerle. tion are, tion counter-clockwise, Cardinal are, in Munich was presented by , Fr. James McConica, CSB and gave James McConica, , Fr. Praeses Germaniae Historica of the Roger Reynolds, Senior Fellow Emeritus Institute. son and daughter Dr Fuhrmann was attended by his and Brussels respectively, who flew in from Tokyo of some and who were among a large congregation community of 300 people, mostly drawn from the A reception followed in medievalists in Toronto. academic panoply Brennan Hall, resplendent with the of an international occasion. the Convocation Address. Finally, Dr Professor Horst Finally, the Convocation Address. Emeritus of the Fuhrmann, Director The recipients came from Greece, Bulgaria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, came from recipients The in addi- and Turkey, Holland Italy, England, Hungary, States of America. and the United tion to Canada in with the scholars honoured The senior Emeritus of the are Fellows Two four. Letters were Ambrose Raftis, CSB (who is Fr. Pontifical Institute, Édouard and Rev. also President Emeritus) Professor and member of the Jeauneau, an Institute well as a Canon of Chartres C.N.R.S. in as John Leyerle, Director Emeritus Cathedral. Professor Mediaeval Studies was presented of the Centre for by the and Commedia , on four recipients. By Fr. By James Fr. McConica, CSB honoris causa

n October 26th in St Basil’s Church, the Church, 26th in St Basil’s n October held a Convocation to confer Pontifical Institute

the Ovidian Tradition" and "An Anonymous the Ovidian Tradition" 243". Oxford CC Timaeus, Commentary on Plato’s , Chancellor Aloysius Ambrozic, of the Institute; Cannon Jeaneau, Edouard one of the President honorary Alway, graduates, Richard and Roger Reynolds, Marshal of Convocation. In the right background, to left, the are two other Honorary Doctors, Father Ambro Surrounding Father Surrounding James McConica, CSB, Praseses of the Pontifical Institute of Convoca Mediaeval Studies after the Institute’s James (Photo McConica) courtesy of: Fr. The sixteen graduates presented a remarkable range The sixteen graduates countries of origin. Licence thesis of disciplines and the topics ranged from, "The Mosaic of Mount Monastery, in St Catherine’s Transfiguration monas- Sinai", through "Les réseaux de bibliothèques central c.1080- tiques ou canoniales au moyen-âge and "Where is 1250 [a study of five French dioceses]" Islamic and Paradise? Eschatology in early Medieval super Judaic Thought," to "Scotus, ‘Notabilia "Dante, Metaphysicam’ - A Historical Introduction"; Fathers: the Ovid and the Western O in Mediaeval Studies on sixteen the Licence Degree and the Doctorate of Letters in recent graduates, Mediaeval Studies Aloysius His Eminence The Chancellor, Ambrozic, presided. PIMS PIMS Convocation St. Michael’s College 150th Anniversary Liturgical Celebration Thanksgiving Weekend Sunday 13 October 2003

he cool fall air could not dampen the joy and Tenthusiasm felt by the several hundred alumni and friends who took time from their busy Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate liturgically the sesquicentennial anniversary of St. Michael’s His Eminence Cardinal Ambrozic, Mary Dobell ’24, President Richard Alway ’62, and Mary Catherine Birgeneau ’62 College. At St. Basil’s Church, built in 1856, Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic, Chancellor of the University of St. Michael’s College, celebrated 150th Anniversary Liturgical Celebration Sunday’s liturgy with concelebrants Fr. James McConica, CSB, Praeses of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, and Fr. Harold Gardner, Superior of the St. Michael’s Basilians, who was the homilist. One of the highlights of the service was the notable Academic Procession led by President Richard Alway. The congregation joined the St. Michael’s College Liturgical Choir in song under the direction of Paul Johnson.

Our oldest living alumna, Mary M. Dobell ’24 and our oldest living Basilian, and alumnus of ’29, Rev. Fr. Robert Madden, CSB ’52 and Mary Catherine Birgeneau ’62

6 His Eminence Cardinal Ambrozic celebrates with Fr. Terrence Kersch, CSB (on his right) and Fr. James McConica, CSB (on his left) 150th Anniversary Liturgical Celebration 7 President Richard Alway ’62 Richard President interviewed by media Margaret O’Gara, Fr. Douglas Hilmer, CSB, Ann and Dooley Prof. Douglas Hilmer, O’Gara, Fr. Margaret Enjoying the 150th Celebration Liturgical Reception, L to R: Mairin Nic Dhiarmada, Prof. Fr. Frank Mallon, CSB ’29, Fr. Harold Gardner, CSB ’54 and Miriam Kelly Frank Gardner, ’52 Harold Mallon, at CSB the ’29, reception Fr. Fr. The Academic Procession enters St. Basil’s for the The Academic 150th enters Anniversary Procession St. Mass Basil’s of Thanksgiving The covered Carol Hodson Carol ’69, Ray Santin ’56 The Toronto Sun The Toronto and Sylvia Santin ’60, back Michael row: Spillane ’60, L to R, Madeleine row: front Kneider ’58, Annette Spillane ’63, Toronto Star Toronto newscasts of as did the evening the event, and Cable TV, stations CFTO, City television Pulse 24. complete with a beautiful The reception was cake trimmed in gold. 150th Anniversary President Richard Alway Cardinal Ambrozic, the official cake and Mary Dobell handled flashed and all cutting duties. Cameras other goodies. enjoyed cake and Mary Dobell, who cel- On 18 October 2003, Birthday on 26 August ebrated her 100th same 2003, wrote, "Life will never be the royalty around here. I’m being treated like and I because my picture was in the paper been fun but I really hope It’s was on T.V. now! over it’s ‘ It was a great party…my congratulations, for best wishes and sincere appreciation having me present at the great event." J. Francis Mallon CSB attended both the attended CSB Mallon J. Francis in followed that and reception liturgy Hall. in Brennan Sorbara Auditorium World Youth Day

World Youth Day Nous Sommes Les Portageuses By Jeanne Martin & Bronwyn O’Flynn

ummer is a time of relaxation, a time to hang out Swith friends, enjoy the warm weather, a time to get away from the stress of school life. The summer of 2002 was a little different. Last summer was one of the most physically, emotionally, and spiritually trying times in our lives, and we are better people for it.

During the closing weeks of the academic year, Fr. Terry Kirsch, Saint Michael’s College Chaplain, approached us to represent St. Michael’s College dur- ing a walk across Québec and Ontario to bring the Student pilgrims bring the WYD Cross to Toronto, the site of World Youth Day Cross from Montréal to Toronto. We didn’t think much of the proposal at the time, but At every step of the way Catholics from across after talking about it with friends and family we knew Québec and Ontario were our hosts in this beautiful this was an opportunity we couldn’t miss. country of ours. After many nights of sleeping on cold gym floors, we were welcomed by people who In a time when the world is unsure of itself, terrorism opened up their homes and gave us a warm meal and in the news, neighbors questioning neighbors, we a comfortable bed to sleep in. Those who had inter- were lucky to meet some wonderful and net access let us correspond to our friends and family Americans that made the trip worthwhile. Through about what was going on. One woman even took rain, sleet, and yes, even a little snow, we marched to Bronwyn into town to buy her larger and more com- Toronto. No matter how many blisters appeared on fortable walking shoes; (her feet were so badly dam- our feet (especially Bronwyn’s), how poorly Jeanne aged that they grew two sizes). It harkened back to felt from heat-exhaustion, how badly our muscles our days in religious education, reading about the ached at night, or how little sleep we had, we sense of community that was commonplace during pressed on. At times we both felt like giving up, at the time of Peter and Paul and the early Church. The times we lost sight of why we undertook this spirit of the communes in the Church of old was evi- odyssey, but at every stop along the way there were dent in the hearts and souls of all those who helped people there to cheer us up, and fellow pilgrims to us along the way. show us the way. People were drawn to the cross, drawn to its spirit, drawn to its message. We were It was truly a life changing experience in which our never alone; schoolchildren and senior citizens accom- physical journey paralleled our spiritual journey. It has panied us, priests and laborers joined us on short blessed us in ways we could have never imagined sojourns of their own. No matter how brief our and we shall never forget those we walked with, or encounters, their words of encouragement and their the gracious Canadian Catholics and members of welcoming smiles endured throughout the entire trip. other Denominations and Faiths we met on the way.

8 World Youth Day 9 continued on page 26 Michael Allemano meets the Pope new wave of emotion. Everyone seemed to be exhil- new wave of emotion. Everyone seemed gone through our arated, as if an adrenaline rush had Some people bodies and we just had to share it. some were were crying, others were smiling, while could possibly simply speechless. Nothing on the trip compare to this event. a real tour Following our audience, we were given we arrived at the around . After the tour, where the conference Vergata, Catholic University Tor delegates was held. Over the two-day conference, while from each country described their experiences conference can WYD was hosted by their state. The past and be summed up as a discussion of WYD things to present, a review of previous experiences, hope for the work on for upcoming schedules, and future. a pilgrimage. Monday evening, we participated in Second to the Papal audience, this was the highlight of my trip. In preparation for the christening of a new church, we took part in a pilgrimage, carrying the icon known as "Maria Sedes de la Sabiduria" from Parrocchia S. Gaudenzio to the new La Cappella Di D’Aquino. The following morning the San Tommaso church was officially opened. While the christening was done in Italian, its mystical sensation was not lost to us. we attended the visitors’ Mass at the Wednesday, celebrated Mass for us at the tomb Fr Terry Vatican. we climbed to the of St.Gregory of Nazianzen. After, Basilica. Cupola, which is the Dome of St. Peter’s By Michael G. Allemano

his past November, I visited Rome for a week I visited Rome his past November, College, of St. Michael’s as a representative

Everyone, including myself, was fixated by this holy man. There was a strong spiritual sensation in the room. While in his presence, I felt like I was the only Holy Father went before the We person in the library. one at a time. As each person was introduced, he or she knelt and kissed his ring. Afterwards, we quietly quiet the tense and Suddenly, filed out of the library. feelings we had just prior to our arrival gave way to a Then it was Monday, the day we were all waiting for. Then it was Monday, the Pope. This was the date of our audience with brief, the While our audience with him was very we Vatican, memory of it is not. Upon entering the three flights hustled past the Swiss Guards, climbed rooms I of stairs, walked through the most elaborate have ever seen, and finally arrived in Pope John Paul During this walk, our party was personal library. II’s extremely quiet. All you could hear was the sounds of footsteps, and of mouths gasping in wonder. Finally we saw him, surrounded by Monsignors and Cardinals, and I felt as if time had stopped. Our visit began when we arrived in Rome early Our visit began when we arrived in were then taken to the town Saturday morning. We where we of Anagnina, near down-town Rome, Di Spiritualita would stay in a convent named "Centro translates into delle Sorelle Misericordiose" (which we attended a the Sisters of Mercy). That evening, at the church Mass said for the conference delegates the of "Parrocchia S. Gaudenzio." On Sunday, delegation explored the historical Vatican Toronto Square. museum and St. Peter’s T World at an international and the City of Toronto, of a delegation Day Conference. As part Youth students Kersch, three other Terry including Fr. DiGiovanni, and Terrence (Ingrid Anton, Andrea U of T Dean of Nursing (Dyane Douglas), and the WYD 2002 share the Toronto Affonso), I went to from 12 other coun- experience with delegates is an account of the sights I tries. The following and the expe- I remember, cherish, the thoughts riences that have left an impact on me. World Youth Day Youth World Yet, during the week of World Youth Day 2002, in World Youth Day 2002: Toronto I saw a wondrous sight: 800,000 young peo- ple from all over the world gathering at Key to the Survival of the Faith Park amidst the sweltering heat and heavy rains. The spectacle was overwhelming: a crowd of 800,000 to see a frail old man, pray with him and By Ian Francke, celebrate the Eucharist with him. No sporting event Religious Affairs Commissioner, could ever surpass that attendance record. Could it World Youth Day St. Michael’s College Student Union be that this single event would unite humanity in a way that no other event could? 20-28 July will forever live in the hearts and minds of many young people, especially me. Above all the reasons I could offer, the principal ones are spiritual The Holy Father acknowledged the "weaknesses and strengthening and hope. This is the second time I failings of some" in the and the have been blessed with the opportunity to see the overwhelming sadness that this caused. Yet in a Supreme Pontiff; the first time was in Paris for rare display of emotion for someone suffering from . The excitement and enthusi- the deteriorating effects of Parkinson’s Disease, His asm that I witnessed in France surely could not be Holiness pointed out that we should never overlook outdone in Canada. With tragedies such as that of the majority of clergy, religious, and world leaders 11 September, and the sex scandals in the Catholic whose only desire is to do good. He reminded us Church, it was clear to me just how disenchanted, that youth are the future of the Catholic Church and confused, and disappointed our society had become the future is now; he warned us that if we lose hope in light of these events. we lose the foundation of ourselves as human beings.

Certainly the news of sexual abuse in the Church did Unquestionably, there are changes that have to not help to calm the fears of many who still suffered occur, and, as a starting point, I think we have to from the terrifying sight of the World Trade Center in examine ourselves. No one lives a perfect life. We rubble. During the difficult moments of that week, all have our own ways of accomplishing things, our many of my friends took comfort in the words of the own opinions and faults. If there are two main Church. But how could we place faith in our religion things that the Pope’s message conveyed to me, when the people we trusted as guides led us they are the concepts of unity and faith, which, at astray? Personally, I was tempted for a time to least until World Youth Day 2002, appeared to have accept the notion that my faith and Catholic upbring- tarnished a little. ing were nothing more than lies that I convinced myself to believe. Overall, the message was well received and my doubts were put to rest. The 800,000 proved that their devotion had not weak- ened; their presence made them stronger and, as a cohesive assembly, they acknowl- edged their willingness to help guide the Church and aid its leaders.

World Youth Day 2002 strengthened my resolve and touched my life. It is my sin- cere hope that all of us will take what we experienced and learned, incorporating it into our lives. Through our renewed beliefs may we bring others closer to us and to . Ian Francke (far right) with other World Youth Day participants 10 Homecoming 11 (Photo courtesy of Phil ’77) Giroday (Photo courtesy of Phil ’77) Giroday ine Cashman ’84, Angela Taborski, Adrianna Frazer, Beata Lis, Annmarie Sallinger, Karen Brimer Karen Beata Lis, Annmarie Sallinger, Adrianna Frazer, Mystery Guests at the Friday Night All Alumni Reception. Please IDENTIFY YOURSELVES!!! On a lovely Football the day Game 39th in was Boozer early Touch played Brown October, between and Alumni., the Student Team The Alumni scraped together a 5-2 Avictory. lovely luncheon was Many held thanks in to the all COOP. participants.

The Homecoming float paraders joined the football teams for lunch. L O’Flynn, to Bronwyn Jeanne R: Martin, Jenn Kather Taborski,

October October 2002 St. St. Mike’s Homecoming Convocation 2002: Faculty of Theology and Continuing Education Division By Rev. Thomas Allan Smith, CSB

t its 2002 Theology Convocation on 16 Convocation 2002 ANovember, the University of St. Michael’s L to R, back row: Chancellor of UofT, The Hon Henry N.R. Jackman; Most Rev. College, through its Faculty of Theology and Division John Boissonneau, Auxiliary of Toronto, Pro-chancellor USMC; Rev. Mario of Continuing Education, bestowed degrees, certifi- D’Souza, CSB; Richard Alway ’62, President; L to R, front Row: Dean, Sr. Anne Anderson CSJ; Sr. Joan O’Sullivan, CSJ; Most Rev. Ronald Fabbro, CSB, Bishop cates and diplomas on successful candidates. Three of London; Mr. William Broadhurst ’51 and Fr. Robert Madden, CSB ’52 honorary degrees were granted. Broadhurst, for his distinguished record of service to The degree of Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa, was the Church, to the University of Toronto, to St. bestowed upon the Most Reverend Ronald Peter Michael’s and the broader community. He served the Fabbro, CSB MDiv ‘79, former Superior General of University of Toronto and St. Michael’s for over forty the Basilian Fathers and now Bishop of London. As years on various boards, committees and governing alumnus, former faculty member, and Basilian, bodies. He was the first lay person to hold the office Bishop Fabbro symbolizes the close attachment of of Chancellor for Temporal Affairs of the Archdiocese the Congregation of St. Basil to St. Michael’s and to of Toronto and offered his expertise as a member of the Faculty of Theology. With the bestowal of this the Archdiocesan Episcopal Board. He chaired the honorary degree, St. Michael’s and the Faculty paid University of St. Michael's College Governance Task public tribute to their common Basilian heritage. The Force and has recently accepted the position of Doctor of Sacred Letters, honoris causa, was award- Director on the Board of the Mediaeval Studies ed to Sister Joan Gertrude O’Sullivan, CSJ for her Foundation of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval outstanding contributions to the theory and practice Studies. of health care in the Province of Ontario. Sister Joan The Faculty of Theology congratulates its most was instrumental in the transformation of Hamilton’s recent honorary doctors and is in turn honoured to St. Joseph’s Hospital into a world-class tertiary care count them among its alumni. centre. Her decade-long membership in the Ontario This year’s recipient of the Governor General’s Gold Council of Teaching Hospitals involved her in the Medal was Christopher Craig Brittain. The following many ethical issues arising from resource allocation degrees were also bestowed: Doctor of Philosophy and medical technology developments in the in Theology, Doctor of Ministry, Master of Arts in province. Twice President of the Catholic Health Theology, Master of Divinity, Master of Religious Association of Ontario, Sister Joan initiated and over- Education, Master of Theological Studies. saw a provincial dialogue on the Mustard Report as The Faculty of Theology is proud of all of its gradu- a result of which autonomous structures of gover- ates and extends its best wishes and warmest con- nance remain in place for Catholic Health Care to- gratulations to each of them. day. Her administrative gifts and commitment to the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph were influential Dr. M.J. (Mimi) Marrocco, Director of the Division of in establishing a Nurses’ Aid Course, a Dental Health Continuing Education presented candidates to the Certificate Program, and a Pastoral Care Diploma Most Reverend John A. Boissoneau, DD, who Program in Nigeria. As well, she helped to develop presided over Convocation as Pro-Chancellor of the the International Outreach Program of St. Joseph’s University of St. Michael’s College, for Certificates in Health Care System, supporting medical outreach Corporate Social Responsibility, and for Certificates and education in Haiti, Uganda, Yemen, and the in Catholic Leadership. The Division of Continuing Palestinian Authority. The Doctor of Sacred Letters, Education congratulates its newest certificate hold- honoris causa, was awarded to Mr. William ers and wishes them well in their future endeavours. 12 St. Michael’s College Anniversary Gala Souvenir Album

12 pagesand of memories friends, reunions for you to pull out and keep Declan Doyle ’01 On 28 September 2002 St. Michael’s celebrat- ed its Sesquicentennial with a Gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. As a recent graduate of St. Mike’s, I felt it immen- sely important to attend this event to repre- Souvenir Souvenir Album sent the new alumni, and was able to twist the arms of a few friends of mine to come out and show their support for our College. The evening was spectacular. It combined a Some young alumni with the President: Cecilia Barry ’97, Michael Doyle ’96, Declan Doyle, ’01, President Richard Alway ’62, and Grace McSorley ’95 fabulous location, excellent decorations and organization, an exquisite meal, and some sharp looking men and women to make it a night to remember. It was an opportunity to reunite with some old friends, faculty, and staff, to reflect upon the glories of St. Mike’s past, and to look towards the next 150 years with the opportunities and challenges that they will bring. It was great to see familiar faces, as well as meeting other alumni and friends of the College, to compare notes on the St. Mike’s that was and the St. Mike’s that will be. The only difficulty of the evening was keeping the silent auction items within my price range (student debt considered). Many thanks go to the Alumni Association for UofT President, Robert Birgeneau ’63, Honorary Patron, and Mary Catherine Ware Birgeneau ’62 (Co-Chair of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations Committee) enjoy a reminiscence a fantastic job putting this event together. I as they bring greetings from the University of Toronto look forward to 2052 and dancing the night away at the Bicentenary Gala!

Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic, Honorary Patron, Bishop Ronald Fabbro, Master of Ceremonies EXTRORDINARY Kevin Sylvester ’89 entertains Archbishop of Toronto, brings greet- CSB MDiv ’79, Bishop of London the guests and keeps the program moving (and is still trying to be 2 ings from the Archdiocese considered a hockey player!) Souvenir Album 3 Browsing and Browsing chatting at the Silent Auction table 150 Years on display. THANK on YOU, Archivist! display. 150 Mrs. Years Evelyn Collins, St. Michael’s Marie Reid Tosoni ’43 and her daughter, Joan, ’43 trip Marie and the Reid her light Tosoni daughter, fantastic (to say the least!) Marie Tosoni ’43 Marie Tosoni Joan, and I Mother and daughter dancing! Both my daughter, both saw many people whom enjoyed the evening very much.We we had not seen for a long time. It was a wonderful event, and I community. am thrilled to be part of the St. Michael’s The St. Michael's College 150th Anniversary Gala was a marvelous event. The organizing work by the Gala committee was extensive, but the results were worth the effort. Apart from the tasteful venue, décor and the food and entertainment, there was a wonderful warm atmosphere created by peo- ple from many different graduating years coming together for a special celebration. Perhaps the best part was sharing a table with old friends, reminisc- ing and catching up on each other's lives. It was a truly special evening! Patrick ’70 and Marley O’Brien ’70; Carroll Patrick, Past Alumni was President, Chair of Sales the Committee Ticket for the Gala Carroll ’70 Patrick Souvenir Souvenir Album

Michael and Gail Sullivan Horan ’66. Gail was instrumental in organizing for the room décor. Her efforts for the Silent and Live Auctions were outstanding

Fr. H. B. Gardner, CSB ’54, Superior, St. Michael’s Basilian Fathers Fr. Harold B. Gardener, CSB ’54, Superior, Basilian Fathers USMC From the oldest living Basilian Alumnus, Father Frank Mallon, CSB ’29 to the cur- rently registered undergraduates and hun- dreds in between, the 150th Anniversary Gala was the greatest alumni gathering in the history of St. Michael’s.

The fact that the Gala attracted even Fr. David Belyea, CSB ’49 speaks volumes for this alumni event! Honorary Patron Robert Fung Fr. Frank Mallon, CSB ’29 with chauffeur Fr. Dave Belyea, CSB ’49

Arden & William Broadhurst ’51 The Fifties Contingent was mostly gray-haired, but who sang louder when Hoikity Choik and Boozer Brown were struck up? We go back to the days when these songs were sung regularly, when the only meet- ing place was the Coop, in the basement of House 49 (where Carr Hall now stands!); when Loretto residents had to cross the campus from 86 St. George in rain, sleet, snow or sun; when M and D (Music and Drama) in Brennan Hall was the place to be on Sunday evenings. Why, some of us even remember joining in the 1952 Centennial celebra- tions! So we were present in good number for the 150th Anniversary Dinner last September with these countless memories, with lots of catching-up with former classmates, and lots of hopeful speculation about our College’s future. Some, like Bill and me, had a family table with our children, now also proud SMC grads, and we compared notes Arden ’51 and Bill Broadhurst ’51 – at least they listened politely to our nostalgia. An unforgettable 4 evening, another unique SMC memory. Souvenir Album 5

breather between breather delicious courses Loretto College, Loretto and Jeanine Glute in a festive mood L-R: Fr. David Whalen, OSFS, L-R: Faculty Fr. and of Theology, Fr. Terry Kersch, Chaplain, CSB take MDiv Terry a ’01, St. Michael’s Fr. L-R: Loretto L-R: Sisters Loretto Johanna D’Agostino MRE, Mary Dean DiGirolamo, of Victor DeBonis ’39 Highlights of a Sentimental Journey NY via from Rochester, After our journey to Toronto of our train to attend the 150th Anniversary Gala in at the upon arrival and checking Alma Mater, over to Sutton Place Hotel on Bay Street, we walked come into the College campus. The first thing to residence (what a view was the beautiful new men’s contrast to the Old Elmsley House where we both More and Year"--when resided during our "Western Fisher dorms were just undergoing construction.) were amazed at the new building and at the ren- We ovated Odette Hall (to us, the "new Clover Hill"). Convention The Gala Celebration at the Toronto Unfortunately we, along Center was FANTASTIC!!! with Father Pat Gorman, CSB were the only mem- bers of our class in attendance. The huge crowd, music, entertainment, raffles, dinner and open bar were terrific. The only thing missing was the Fireworks! …….. It was indeed a great trip, long to be remembered both attended our 25th, 40th and (we hope!). We John, ever the opti- 50th reunions (with wives). Dr. mist, is making plans for 2004--our 65th!! Dr. John Dr. Ninfo ’39 Michael Franca and Sara ’01 Figueiredo The Guido Basso Band and Soloist make beautiful music Fr. Daniel Donvovan ’58Fr. CSB Kevin ’49 Kirley, Fr. I also celebrated the sesquicentennial anniversary by attending I also celebrated the I had an amazing time at the and the 150th Gala in September, of (so many!) fellow event. It was exciting to be in a group our incredible past and SMC grads and well-wishers, toasting me, the event demon- looking forward to a promising future. To enthusiasm which and strated the inherent spirit, generosity, a at St. Mike’s- sustain the spiritual and academic community its campus borders. college whose impact is felt well beyond Sara Sara Figueiredo ’01 Miriam Kelly ’52 A real St. Mike’s Occasion – lots of friends, lots of fun, beautiful meal, amusing (and successful) live auction, well-fought silent auction, - all for and about SMC.

Souvenir Souvenir Album A good time to be together; look- ing forward to 2027!!

L-R: Hugh Kelly ’56, Ken Burns, and Miriam Kelly ’52 share a "memory moment’

Lynn ’72 and Ann Sullivan ’77 accompanied by their mother, Mrs. Cora Sullivan. Lynne was the moving force on the Gala’s Supplementary Revenue Committee. She sparkled as Kevin Sylvester’s Co-Auctioneer

L-R: Rosaline Morelli Dean ’69 and Prof. Mark McGowan, SMC Principal, Karen Salci Traynor ’70 and Eileen McGowan Mare O’Brien ’68 Barry McGee was our friend for 39 years or more. As the information about the St. Mike’s 150th Anniversary gala was coming out, we learned that our friend was going to be fighting for his life. As he finished a round of surgery, chemo and radiation, there would be a party honoring the College he loved, the special place that brought us together in "Western Year" as part of the infamous class of 6T8. So we made a pact with him…we would make travel arrangements and be there…to celebrate St. Mike’s and to celebrate Barry, whatever the outcome. We made it, too. He came down the escalator at the Metro Convention Center looking svelte in his tuxedo, with Patricia on his arm, minus some hair and some weight, but with a big smile and his usual outgoing . It was a wonderful evening. We ate, we laughed, we hugged, we danced. And shortly thereafter we knew - this had been our last reunion. Six weeks later, we were back in Toronto to celebrate his life. Only Barry would see to his final arrangements in a way that would guarantee his friends would crack a smile in spite of themselves. His sense of humor Barry ’68 and Patricia Kelly McGee ’68, was in the detail. He had gone on ahead, as he phrased it, to see for they gathered "The Clan" one more time himself what lay beyond. So far, it should be noted, he hasn’t gotten back to any of us. But he showed us the way. We miss him. We love 6 him. And breakin’ up is still hard to do. Souvenir Album 7 Drs Sam and Doris Lau lead the on crowd the dance floor Alistair and Mary O’Connor Campbell, avid Scottish dancers jitter bug to band Guido’s Mary Campbell ’69 was sportscaster, a CBC Alumnus Kevin Sylvester, introduc- the Master of Ceremonies and between regaled the tions of speakers and special guests he undergrad- crowd with stories of his exploits as an music by uate. A wonderful meal, bidding wars, joyful Guido Basso and his orchestra and the long to reunion of old friends made it an occasion be remembered Ray Shady ’71 and daughter Anna Shady ’01 St. Joseph Sisters of Toronto, Honorary St. Patron Joseph Sisters of Toronto, and Sr. Margaret Myatt, CSJ Margaret ’73, General Superior and of Sr. the L-R: Sr. Mechtilde O’Mara, CSJ L-R: ’56, Sr. SMC Emerita, Professor McCabe and Murphy Harold ’49, Honorary smile Patron, for the camera L-R: Mary Agnes Garvey Murphy ’51 makes a point to Jack McCabe while Rosemary Harold Harold Murphy ’49 and achievement College has had outstanding growth St. Michael’s this its inception, and the celebration of in the 150 years since and fifty alumni and event was marvelous. Over seven hundred a sumptuous dinner friends were in attendance and after enjoying to the music of Guido with a haute cuisine menu, we all danced left the Gala with Basso... At the end of the evening everybody thanking God that they their heads held high, a smile on their face, College. Michael’s played a small part in the growth of St. Fr. Doug Hilmer, CSB, St. Basil’s Attending the 150th Anniversary Gala for St. Michael's was a wonder- ful event for me as a Basilian, a graduate of the Faculty of Theology, and as a Torontonian. Gathering together many of the people who have made, and are continuing to make St. Mike's a world-class uni- versity and leader in Catholic higher education was important. It was Souvenir Souvenir Album especially nice to connect with friends from the past, even from my high school and grade school years. My hope is that we will continue to excel in those things that we are best known for and continue to support the university's healthy growth over the next 150 years.

L-R: Basilian Fathers Doug Hilmer MDiv ’89, Mario D’Souza MDiv ’91, M. Owen Lee ’53 enjoy the evening

L-R: Donald Nelson with his wife, Brenda Sweeney ’84, and Rita Marie Jenkins Hadley ‘85 L to R: Janet Paterson ’64, Mariel O'Neill-Karch ’62, Pierre Karch, Balwant Singh, Jeanne Martin (VP, SMCSU), Helen Joyce ’78 and Kristen Schaefer, (Pres., SMCSU). Brenda Sweeney ’84 It was an evening full of sparkling mirrors, gowns and wit! I had expected the gowns and the tuxes, and I had hoped to recognize a few faces. But, I hadn't dreamed that I would sit down with so many old friends. The evening itself sparkled as familiar voices told old jokes, recalled embarrassing stories ( to my husband's amusement), and sang the Boozer Brown anthem. It made me appreciate all of the good things that people such as the SSJ’s had done

to build up St. Mike's, and reminded me that it L-R: Fr. Patrick Gorman, CSB ’39, Fr. Robert O’Halloran, CSB ’55, John Duffy, Fr. Michael is essential for succeeding generations to have Cerretto, CSB, and Aileen Duffy the same wonderful experiences. Angela Mazza ’90 The Gala was a night to meet old and make new friends to celebrate St. Mike’s 150th Anniversary, and do it in style! It was great to feel the camaraderie of fel- low alumni and know that no matter when we attended St. Mike’s, we all came away with special memories, friend- ships and experiences that will last a life- time. The night was filled with great Alumni/Development Staff, L-R: music, food and company; who could ask Angela Kim Mazza ’90, Donations Ray Shady ’71, Sue Flavin Shady ’70, Fr. Tim Horan ’71, Management Coordinator; Joanna for anything more? 8 Wendy Roney, Pat Heaghney ’70, and Dick Roney ’70 Beyersbergen Souvenir Album 9 and Mary Agnes Garvey Murphy ’51 Front: Susan Front: McKay Scandiffio ’91, L-R: row front Rachel Douglas, Michael Doyle ’96, Pace ’94, Steve ’94, Tiziana Williams Julia Pace Sister Sister Conrad, CSJ Boozer A wonderful evening of nostalgia with on a Brown, renewing friendships, and reflecting proud history of a faithful community. Congratulations! L-R: St. Joseph Sisters, Conrad Lauber ’56, Anne Marie Marrin Gerry MacLean ’49, MacLean, Carol James Foy ’49, John McCormack ’49, Mike McCarthy ’94, Josee Landriault ’94; Standing L-R: Grace McSorley ’95, Dave Johnson Sister Sister Marion Norman, IBVM ’39, EmeritaProfessor Metro dinner at the The celebratory 28 Sept. Centre on Saturday Convention filled with climaxed over a year 2002 which of its fulfilled the promise varied events, It was fun – alive with title in every respect. and entertainment; it blended talk laughter, come to associate with all the best we have over the years. The renewal of St. Michael’s long standing friendships between students long standing friendships IBVM Committee. His crowning the Supplementary Revenue auction item 'A to Ireland' Trip Sister Marion Norman, Irish charm, worked on tirelessly Ed Gabis '60 full of his wonderful achievement was the fabulous Live and their professors, amply demonstrated the fulfillment of earlier amply demonstrated the fulfillment of and their professors, present beyond all expectations. Pride in promise, often surpassed excellence as well as in the attractive achievements, in academic even greater residence, have stimulated men’s and functional new attrac- ahead. Enjoyment of the superb dinner, hopes for the years milieu, was further tively presented and served in the spacious the opportunity to dance enhanced by the lively silent auction and to be grateful for in away the rest of the evening. With so much forward to the rest of its the past 150 years, SMC can well look second century and beyond. On Saturday, 28 On Saturday, September 2002 my wife and I attended the 150th Anniversary Gala at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. It was a wonderful experi- ence to meet past staff, students and faculty of the College and reminisce over the many has experienced. This was changes St. Mike’s an exceptional evening in all respects. Dave Dave Johnson, St. Michael’s Chief Electrician Evelyn Collins, USMC Archivist The Staff and Faculty of St. Michael’s were eager to participate in the sesquicentennial events all year long, but the highlight came with the Gala evening on 28 September 2002, at the Metro Convention Centre. Many mingled with friends while they examined the silent auction items and hovered over the historical exhibit. Upon entering the dining room, they were impressed with the Souvenir Souvenir Album sight of the decorations and the flowers. At each table, alumni, faculty, staff and students shared experiences of St. Mike’s over dinner and agreed with the brief remarks by USMC President Richard Alway ’62 and University of Toronto President, Robert Birgeneau ’63. After a delicious meal, and for some bidders a very interesting auction, all heeded the invitation of emcee Kevin Sylvester and headed to the dance floor to waltz, jive, rock and

Fred and Evelyn Collins – twist to the music of Guido Basso and his band. Mary Catherine Birgeneau graciously our wonderful Archivist introduced dancers to her spouse as they came by. As the gala evening drew to a close, there was an opportunity to show appreciation to the members of the organizing committees, but we say it again: thank you St. Michael’s Alumni Gala Committee and the Office of Alumni Affairs for an enjoyable celebration!

L-R: Rita Mooney O’Connor (back to camera), Rita O’Connor Fr. Robert Madden, CSB ’52 with Richard ’67 MDiv ’90, Angelo Suffoletta, Jim Krupp, Laura O’Connor Krupp, and Joyce Earnhardt Aguglia Anneliese and Brian O’Malley, St. Michael’s Kathryn O’Connor Suffoletta ’73 and Alistair Campbell. It was Exec. Dir., Alumni&Dev. Head for the a family affair for the O’Connors dance floor. Kirsten Schaefer ’04, President, SMCSU The ticket read "A Night to Celebrate", and if you were among the 700+ that attended, you would agree that a celebration it was indeed. On 28 September 02 it was not possible to use the phrase "all dressed up and nowhere to go." Alumni, family and friends of St. Michael’s College primped themselves to perfection and made their way down to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, congregating in one of the main dining halls for an evening of entertainment, dinner, dancing, and both a live and a silent auction. The real fun began, however, with the reunion of old friends, the mingling, and the begin- nings of new friendships. As a relative newcomer to the SMC scene, I had a fantastic time chatting with alumni and listening to their personal experiences of St. Mike’s. Stories of meeting friends and future husbands, of dating pretty girls, and of play- ing on the intramural sports teams were told and retold throughout the evening, and laughter prompted from the remi- niscing of old times filled the air. What I realized the most from that evening though, is that, while the people, the times, and even parts of the school have changed, the same old spirit is still there. No matter how old 10 Kirsten Schaefer, President of SMC Student Union, and Robert Birgeneau or young you are, you will always be proud to be SMC. ’63, President, UofT, Honorary Patron; a Presidential Dance! Souvenir Album 11 Mary Catherine Birgeneau ’62 Bob and I were delighted to par- ticipate in the elegant and well planned anniversary celebration. The multi-generational presence of so many enthusiastic stu- dents and alumni underscored a deep loyalty to and great appre- College. ciation for St. Michael’s Muchynski, with ‘emcee’ Kevin Sylvester ’89 Jack Spahn, and others 21 of Gang" the "Table ’62, at the reception pre-dinner L-R: Diane O’Brien ’62, Giroux John McGrath ’63, Peggy Keegan Paterson ’62, Anthony Cusimano ’80, Vince Molinaro, Anthony Peter Cusimano Molinaro, Rogers ’80, ’68, Vince Steven Cusimano ’87, Joseph Robert ’63 and Mary Catherine Ware Robert Birgeneau ’63 and Mary Catherine Ware L-R: Prof. L-R: Emeritus Prof. Marshall, Richard Mary Pat Whalen ’68, Moore Gloria Chisholm Buckley ’48 L-R: Loreana L-R: Santini Loreana Cusimano ’88, Rose Formusa Cusimano ’81, Elizabeth ’88, Molinaro Greco Ed Kerwin ’68, Patricia Conway ’67 Hayward Mary-Anne Bianco Mullock ’72, and Peter Lauwers Front: Mimi Front: ’69. Marrocco Back L-R: row Bill Boehler ’67, L-R: Susan Adam Metzler ’74, Stoneman, Fred Elaine Adam ’72, Patricia McCarthy ’72, Msgr. Sam Patricia Bianco McCarthy ’62, ’72, Kathy Adamcyk Msgr. ’72, Gloria Gloria Buckley ’48 and then two tables, table, one slowly, It began September 28, 2002 into the gigantic grew quickly St. Michael’s people – to celebrate gala. 700 years. College 150 young and old, from far and near, They came priests, religious sis- grads and friends, students, well wishers – together in a ters, professors – all was a splendid dinner with sparkling night. There was the singing of Guido Grace and more. There anthem. Basso and the UofT and talking the night away with There was dancing changed a bit) and new old friends (you haven’t in 1999!) The music was friends (you graduated precise and short. The M.C., great, the speeches kept everyone laughing and inter- Kevin Sylvester, beginning ested. It was a wonderful birthday! The of another 150 years. Thank You! Merci! Danke! Gracia! Dor Tse!

Dedicated hardworking volunteers, like good referees in hockey, football and soccer, are seldom noticed nor appreciated for the excellent work they perform. This will not be the case for Jim Milway, Committees Chairman of the Sesquicentennial Gala of St. Michael’s College held last fall, nor his commit- tee members. Special thanks to:

Event Chairman ...... Jim Milway Corporate Sponsorship ...... David Scandifio, Chairman Ed Gabis, Bill Henry, Mike Henry Grace McSorley, Brian O’Malley

Events Operations ...... Brad Morrison, Chairman Gloria Buckley, Karen Chambers Gail Horan, Michael McCarthy

Publicity ...... Marcella Tanzola, Chairman Terri Farkas, Brigid O’Reilly Lynne Sullivan

Supplementary Revenue ...... Lynne Sullivan, Chairman Ed Gabis, Gail Horan

Ticket Sales ...... Patrick Carroll, Chairman Ed Gabis, Peter Rogers

You only have to look at the pictures and read the comments appearing in this issue of “DoubleBlue” to see what a wonderful evening was enjoyed by over 700 alumni/ae, faculty, staff and friends of St. Michael’s. The ambience was extraordinary — talking to old friends, reminiscing with Profs, enjoying great food and good wine, and remembering and dancing to the songs we knew so well.

Come on now — how many of you ˆreallyˆ remembered “Hoikity Choik” and the words to “Boozer Brown”?

We are also indebted to our dinner sponsors and contributors to our live and silent auctions. These events not only aided our Alma Mater financially, but provided a venue for some of us to step out of character and let our hair down in a friendly and rewarding bidding war.

So let’s give a cheer for all of the volunteers whose countless hours and energy gave us truly a “Night to Remember.” Without them, the 150th Anniversary Gala would not have been possible.

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Campus Notes Museum, these St. Michael’s students received the University of T-Holder Academic Excellence Awards for having Toronto, Dr. Shirley achieved both a First Colour Award for athletic per- Neuman, met with an formance and First Class Honours in their academic enthusiastic crowd at studies during the 2001-2002 session. a Town Hall meeting held at St. Michael's TO: David Dooley, Professor Emeritus of English at College on 29 January St. Michael's College, Associate Editor of Catholic ’03. The Provost Insight, and pro-life advocate, who recently received spoke about the pur- the Witness of Faith Award. This award honours an pose and importance of the recently circulated individual who stands as a beacon for the Catholic faith. "Green Papers," four discussion documents dealing St. Michael's welcomes the Faculty of Theology’s with academic planning for the future. This "Town new Assistant Professors, Dr. John McLaughlin, Hall" format, also held at other University sites, is part Ph.D.’98, and Dr. Dennis Patrick O’Hara, Ph.D.’98. of a University-wide consultative process intended to Dr. McLaughlin is teaching courses in Old Testament arrive at an academic plan that will influence U of T’s /Hebrew Bible; Dr. O’Hara succeeds Fr. Steve Dunn, course for the next several years. We urge you to CP as Director of the Elliot Allen Institute for check the University of Toronto’s web site at Theology and Ecology, teaching courses in Christian www.utoronto.ca to get further information about the Ethics and in Theology and Ecology. academic planning process.Your alma mater wants your input and support. Write the Provost, or e-mail Father Owen Lee ’53 her at [email protected]. Father Lee began his twenty-first season with the Texaco/Chevron Metropolitan Opera Live from the Met broadcasts on 25 January 2003 with an intermis- sion commentary on Janácek’s Jenufa. The UofT World Youth Day continued from pg. 9 Faculty of Music’s Father Owen Lee Scholarship has Thursday, on our free day, I met up with Fr. Ray been awarded for the first time; its recipient is the Rodriguez from Manila. We went to the Trevi young baritone, Jason Nedecky. This scholarship was Fountain, the Palazzo Barberini, the Piazza di Spagna, established in honour of Fr. Lee by Paul and Nancy and the Pantheon. I valued being shown around Nickel. Rome by somebody actually from the city. And final- University of Toronto Peace Week ly, it was Friday, our day to say goodbye to Rome and During the first ever University of Toronto Peace return home. As I recall this trip, I want to emphasize Week, 2-8 February, the U of T Campus Chaplains’ just how memorable it truly was for me. Although I Association presented a series of events designed to may not have realized it at the time, in hindsight my raise campus awareness of the dynamics of war and participation in the activities of the conference, cou- the need for peace. Father Terry Kersch, CSB and pled with discourses with other delegates, has led to Marilyn Elphick, St. Michael's Campus Chaplains, a revitalization of my faith. By representing my fami- actively participated in the program, which included ly, friends, and country at this Catholic event, I 1997 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jody Williams; UN returned to Canada and St. Michael's College with a Envoy, Stephen Lewis; journalist Gwynne Dyer, and renewed enthusiasm for my faith. As I continue my Trinity student, Craig Kielberger, son of SMC alumnus studies here at St. Michael's, I feel that I bring a new Fred Kielberger ’63. Some events were held in Sam level of energy and purpose to my role as a student Sorbara Auditorium at St. Michael's. on the Committee for Religious Affairs. I will carry 14 this experience with me for the rest of my life. Student Corner / Liliana Venturo DiCintio 15 Les The By Mary Ellen Burns, Editor denly from her loving husband, But her life Frank, and her family. again reflects the truth that it is not the length of days, but the time fully lived that matters. Liliana seemed to know this well. May she rest in peace. , SMC’s Journal of the Arts, will make Journal of the , SMC’s The SMCSU nomination period for the 2003- The SMCSU nomination period for in Woodbridge Friday 28 March. The theme in Woodbridge Heart of the College Beats within Every Student" to within Every Student" the College Beats Heart of that has enriched the student experience celebrate are $5. For Tickets University. all of our lives at the information, please contact sponsorship and ticket Furthermore, the 2nd annual the SMCSU Office. Scholarship will be SMCSU Student Leadership as will the SMC Teacher awarded at the Symposium, 150th anniversary edition of The Award. Grammateion the as well. Finally, its debut at the Symposium Formal will be held at annual Double Blue Jardins All alumni are is "Masquerade," and tickets are $35. invited to attend. Nominees will 2004 council will begin in early March. until the elec- engage in heavily spirited campaigning By 1 April, tion period, held at the end of the month. the St. we will welcome the new council to community – we wish them well! Michael’s Department's Study in Sienna, Italy program. Her winning sense of humour and spectacular smile welcomed all she encountered. Liliana went on to obtain a Bachelor of Education degree from OISE/UofT and most recent- ly taught Religion at Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary ON. In earlier School in Weston, teaching appointments she had also taught French and Italian. She loved teaching, and, as her mother recounts, her students responded enthusiastically to her. death has taken her sud- Liliana’s 1974 - 2002 1974 Remembering campaign with a pub night held at campaign with a pub Liliana Venturo DiCintio ’97, Liliana Venturo

By Lisa Communications Garofalo, Commissioner And Liz Bozek, Student Collegium Representative, SMCSU The fourth annual SMC Symposium will be The fourth annual SMC Symposium Since then, SMCSU has helped out with this Since then, SMCSU

GRADitude n a crisp, cool afternoon last fall, I had the opportunity to

he student union has had a busy semester thus a busy semester union has had he student down any time plans of slowing and has no far,

O speak with Mrs. Franca Venturo, mother of Liliana Venturo DiCintio, a young St. Michael’s alumna who died tragically on 10 May ’02 at the age of 28. Mrs. the conversation began Venturo about her wonderful daughter but as she reminisced sadly, short life, joy and about Liliana’s pride soon appeared. As a "Day Student" at St. Liliana thoroughly Michael’s, enjoyed life on campus, and par- ticipated in the UofT Italian held on Sunday 23 March in Fr. Robert Madden Hall; held on Sunday 23 March in Fr. 4:30 P.M. refreshments will begin following the is "The theme Church. This year’s mass at St. Basil’s Mad Bar night club. Other fundraising activities Mad Bar night club. Other fundraising Auction, include the annual Bachelor/Bachelorette & Stroke with all proceeds going to the Heart Famine to be Foundation of Canada, and the 30-Hour held at the end of March. year’s year’s T held the first week back from the soon! Winterfest, was a smashing success, with Christmas break, Trinity. and joining SMC, Victoria, University College included a variety of activ- This week-long celebration house to an ice-cream ball fight, ities, from a coffee Phillips Square, and a very suc- skating at Nathan Blue Mountain. cessful ski trip to Activities Activities of the St. Michael's College Student Union Festive Tea, 4 December 2002 Festive Tea

L to R: Barbara Boyle, Mary Dobell ’24 and Mary Ellen Burns ’70

L to R: Fr. Owen Lee, CSB ’53, Mary Catherine Birgeneau ’62, Fr. Harold Gardner, CSB ’54

16 L to R, back row: Anne Vizintin ’55, Mary Tuer ’55, Hugh Canning ’49, Ann Canning ’51, front row: Helen Conrath ’50, Adel Annette ’50, Nancy Walsh ’51 and Patricia Sutherland Info Update Bravo 17 , for her Most Reverend , former Superior Most Reverend have moved from and her husband, Richard, welcomed , Bishop of Las Cruces, NM, were Co- Most Reverend ThD ’81 Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice , having retired after eleven years as a after eleven years , having retired , Bishop Emeritus of London, ON, was and his wife, Maureen, welcomed Nicholas celebrated her 100th birthday 26 August ’02. A celebrated her 100th birthday was presented with the Queen’s Golden Jubilee was presented with the Queen’s Natalie Keough Flynn ’88 has returned to Toronto after spending 2002 in after spending has returned to Toronto and Ricardo Ramirez, CSB . The ceremony of and installation took Basilica, London, ON. Cathedral place in St. Peter’s Andrew ’88 newly appointed of Toronto, and newly appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, School Board; Christian is completing his Ph.D. in Second Christian is completing School Board; at OISE/UofT. Language Education ’68 Angelo Delfino Municipal Board, has been appointed to Member of the Ontario Board, and is the Principal Officer of the Assessment Review a consulting group dealing with land use ASSOCIATES, FANDEL strategies. Mary Dobell ’24 Parish was offered at St. Joseph’s special Mass of Thanksgiving College, Although she attended Teacher’s to mark the occasion. of business, working for many years with Mary entered the world Co. Over the years she has held the Imperial Life Assurance League, including Ontario Women’s many offices in the Catholic In 1983 the National Secretary-Treasurer. Provincial President and she was awarded the receive Communion service to the Church, and was selected to Papal visit. from Pope John Paul II during the 1984 Toronto Dodig ’88 Victor ’02, 9lbs. 11ozs, a William, born in London, England 16 August Dodigs have recent- Thomas, and Julia. The brother for Matthew, has accept- where Victor ly moved back from London to Toronto, Global Asset ed the position of Executive Director of UBS Management (Canada) Co. Al Etmanski ’70 the Honourable Commemorative Medal 6 December ’02 by Development, for Gordon Hogg, Minister of Children and Family to the community. his outstanding and exemplary contribution DC based Ashoka Al was honoured by the Washington, Earlier, Advocacy organization, for his work with Planned Lifetime of life and the securi- Network (PLAN), concerned with the quality in Richmond, BC. ty of disabled persons. Al continues to live ’79 Most Reverend Ronald Fabbro, CSB MDiv Bishop, and installed General of the Basilian Fathers, was ordained as the Bishop of London, ON, 15 August ‘02. John Sherlock ’46 Principal ; Airdrie, AB to Lindsay, ON, where Andrew has taken up a position Airdrie, AB to Lindsay, with a new firm. Of the Flynn children Natalie reports, "Matt is in Grade 2 and nuts about hockey; Makenna is in Grade 1 and enjoys gymnastics and skating; Sarah began Junior Kindergarten in January and is planning ‘her ballet career;’ Christopher ‘continues to keep us laughing and on our toes.’ Is Lindsay ready? Maria Gallo ’98 Ireland working in the Alumni Development Office of University College Dublin and also at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology in county Donegal, establishing their alumni association. Maria is Degree in Public Management currently completing her Master’s from the National University of Ireland; this involves frequent trips back to Dublin and Donegal—lucky lady! Nancy Gorla Gaughan ’84 and Claire Marie 20 November ’02, a sister for Kevin, Jeffrey, Info Info Update Bravo are engaged to be welcomed their sec- welcomed Fiona and Antonino Savoiardo were married and Antonino Savoiardo is married and lives in Bowmanville, is married and lives in and her husband, Jon, continue to live Christian D. Elia ’95 and his wife, Rosemary, welcomed their and his wife, Rosemary, and her husband, Luigi, welcomed their is a writer and editor with Wellington is a writer and editor with and her husband, Trevor, welcomed their and her husband, Trevor, and Maureen Hart Biason ’89 lives in Auckland, NZ, where she is part-time coor- lives in Auckland, NZ, where she is part-time Joyce Mens Connolly ’91 and and Stephen ’87 dinator for continuing faith education for adults at The Catholic dinator for continuing faith education for adults of Auckland. affiliated with the University Institute of Theology, Mary also does some Coordinating certificate courses in parishes, general theological teaching and helps to organize seminars of thesis. interest. She is in the final stages of her doctoral Mary Betz ’71 in Rochester. Their oldest daughter, Sarah, like her mother, is a Sarah, like her mother, Their oldest daughter, in Rochester. formerly in Colorado, at present in Rhode Island; second teacher, Opportunities; Andrea, works in Boston, MA with Youth daughter, Erica, graduated from SMC/UofT this past June; next daughter, "I’m teaching— son Peter is a senior in high school. Pat writes, busy but happy." Angelique Dendy Ball ’91 Angelique Dendy Ball Banks ’94 Denise Victoria Pat Edelman Bertucci ’71 Sharon Anderson ’68 e-mail: [email protected]. House Press, Barrie, ON, address in Prescott, Arizona. Sharon also has a USA Justin, and David. Formerly an Andrew, ON. She has three sons, present a Project Manager with Solution6 Accountant, she is at that provides software to professional North America, a company firms. ON. Denise 10 August ’02 at Central United Church, Weston, were taken on the St. reports that some of their wedding pictures campus. Mike’s [We are grateful to all those who have contributed information. who have contributed grateful to all those are [We from you for the upon communications rely almost entirely We coming! please keep the news in this column; material contained graduation date), material (with can e-mail info-update-bravo You to us at [email protected].] Brian ’91 Linda De Ciantis ’99 third child, Madeleine Angela, 19 June ’02, a sister for Sonia and Isabel. The Catallis live in Mississauga Margaret, 7 lbs. 13 oz. 21 inches, 2 April ’02, a sister for Briana, 6, Clayton ’65 and Louise and Sean, 3, and another grandchild for Dr. Bouchard Connolly ’66. Brian, Joyce, Briana, Sean, and Fiona live NJ; Brian is an ophthalmologist at the Wills Eye in Westmont, Clinic in Philadelphia, PA. Catholic District married in July ’03. Linda teaches for the Toronto Marie Daly Cook ’91 Ida Lotesto Catalli ’92 third child, Cristina Rose, 20 August ’02, 6lbs. 14 oz, a sister for third child, Cristina Rose, 20 August ’02, 6lbs. have lived in Caterina, 5, and Paolo, 2. The Bordingnons Mississauga since their marriage 8 June ’96. Steven is a Financial Advisor. first child, Madeleine Grace Cook, 12 Oct.’02, 7 lbs. 12 oz. An [Why are impartial description from Marie, "She is a perfect baby." we not surprised?] Steven Bordingnon ’95 ond child 11 Nov. ’02, Ernest Joseph, a brother for Anne Elizabeth, ond child 11 Nov. 2. Info Update Bravo

Hannah. The Gaughans live in Toronto. Claire Marie was baptized Karen will be a very busy person; along with her Canadian’s in St. Basil’s Church 1 February ’03. Fr. Bob Madden, CSB ’52 Women’s Hockey coaching, she also works full-time for the officiated at the ceremony. Ontario Government and coaches the UofT Women’s Hockey Team. Karen will be joined behind the National Women’s Team Frederico Gonzales ’94 and his wife, Sianna, welcomed their bench by Associate Coach Mike Pelino ’83 (see entry below). first child, a daughter, Kiera Isabel Gonzalez-Lyons 24 January ’03. Mary Keenan ’88 and her husband, Peter Gillespie, welcomed Info Update Bravo Louise Cusimano Graham ’91 and her husband, Jim, are both their first child, Robert Edward Gillespie, 9lbs, 23 August ’02 teachers with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. They (Peter’s birthday too!). Mary’s comment, "how cute he is, though and their two daughters, Kate, 2 1/2, and Emma, 3 months, live in I say it myself." a ‘great house in Toronto.’ Louise also reports that "they spend their summer holidays hiking, swimming and gazing at the stars in Fr. Leonard Kennedy, CSB ’44 has had his latest book, The Algonquin Park and in other retreat areas north of the city!" in an Age of Dissent, published by the Life Ethics [Sounds good to us!] Information Centre, Toronto, ON. The book is an analysis of the teaching of religion in Catholic elementary and high schools of Moira Collins Fitzgerald Griffin ’64 and her husband, Andrew, Canada. live in Chicago, IL. Moira developed a career as a calligrapher; Andrew is a pediatric cardiologist and Head of Cardiology at Frank ’63 (PhD’67) and Louise Marchesseau Kimmerle ’63 Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago. Their elder son is a lawyer, moved in ’02 from Jonquière, to Kingston, ON. but recently completed a medical degree and is pursuing studies in radiology; their younger son is an actor who also, with his wife, Jacquelynne King ’91 and Neil Hendrickson were married 18 designs and builds homes. May ’02 in Nanaimo, BC, where they now reside. Jacquelynne is a research scientist for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Fr. T. James Hanrahan, CSB ’49, former Superior General of the Basilian Fathers and currently Principal of St. Mark’s College in the Sr. Claire-Monique Lerman ’88, a Franciscan Missionary of University of , celebrated the 50th anniversary of Mary, was appointed in spring ’02 an Assistant in the Jean Vanier his priestly ordination at a dinner at the Royal Yacht L’Arche Home in , Quebec. Sr. Claire-Monique served as Club, 25 October ’02. Representatives of UBC, the Alumni, and an Assistant in the Hull, Quebec L’Arche Home before entering the Board of St. Mark’s spoke on behalf of their respective con- St. Michael’s in ’84. stituencies. Archbishop Adam Exner, OMI, Archbishop of Vancouver, brought greetings from the Archdiocese of Vancouver. David ’90 and Angela Booth Malleau ’89 welcomed their first child, Claire Mariann 5 April ’02. David is Vice-Principal with the Theresa Moloney Harris ’69 became Director of Education for Durham (ON) Catholic District School Board; Angela is an Account the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board Representative for Trigraphic (Ottawa) Ltd. The Malleaus live in (Ontario) on 1 July ’02. Theresa, with her husband John Harris Bowmanville, ON. ’67, taught in the Niagara Catholic District School Board. Katherine (Katie) Martin ’97 received the degree of Doctor of Michelene Urlocker Hauber ’92 and her husband, Peter, wel- Medicine from the University of Western Ontario, London, ON in comed their second child, Thomas Daniel 25 July ’02, a brother ’01. Katie is currently doing her residency in pediatric medicine at for Ian, 2. Michele reports that she received her MA in English IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS. from the UofT in ’01, and continues to teach at St. Francis Secondary School in St. Catharines. She had to miss her ten-year Carla Martini ’84 and her husband, Gianpietro Longo, continue to anniversary celebration of graduation last June because her live in Giavera Del Montello, Treviso, Italy. Carla is a busy home- school soccer team was playing in the All Ontarios that very maker. Her oldest child, Francesco, is 15 and attends second weekend. year of liceo scientifico; Valentina, 13, is in second year of middle school (Grade 7 equivalent); Giovanni, 7, is in Grade 2. Francesco, Leo Haug ’74 recently received the degree of Master of Science along with a very heavy academic schedule, is involved in Church, Teaching from the New School University in New York City and is Youth, and Cultural Awareness groups; Valentina and Giovanni, currently teaching at International High School, Bronx, NY. besides their various school involvements, attend the Academia W. A. Mozart for private music lessons; the Academia is located Brendan Hemens ’95 completed a B.Sc. in Forestry at the U. of in a 16th Century villa in nearby Montebelluna. New Brunswick in ’01 and is currently working on his M.Sc. there with personal funding from the National Sciences and Engineering Eileen McGann ’81, who, as she writes, "cut her performing Research Council. He also works as a consultant for BioForest teeth at Kelly’s Korner," had her ’02 solo CD (her fifth) nominated Technologies. He further reports that in 1998 "he married the love for a 2002 JUNO Award as "Best Album: Roots & Traditional". of his life, Kelly Purdy." They now share their love with Chloe After graduation from St. Mike’s, Eileen went on to earn an M.A. Margaret Hemens, their 15 month old daughter, "who is astound- in Medieval Studies, then a B.Ed. After a few years teaching, she ingly cute and smart." took another M.A. degree in London, England before resuming her career as a performing singer, songwriter, and interpreter of Karen Hughes ’87 has been appointed for one year as Head traditional Celtic music. When she is not touring across Canada, Coach of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team by the Canadian the USA, and Great Britain, Eileen lives on Vancouver Island, BC. Hockey Association. Karen, who has coached the under-22 pro- She writes, "St. Mike’s friends can contact [me] at www.eileenm- gram for the past two seasons, was Assistant Coach for the cgann.com. 18 Women’s Olympic and World Championship Teams in ’99 and ’00. Info Update Bravo 19 The Toronto St. John the received her Ph.D. from had her book, , published in August ’02. The (addressing Christian family " "With Knowing Eyes; Canadian (Beverlie’s son) resigned from the son) resigned (Beverlie’s reports that her experience as a reporter reports that her experience Home Front (for caregivers of chronically ill adults) have (for caregivers of chronically " , her husband, Michael Strong, and their two Michael Strong, and , her husband, " Beverlie now lives near Port Carling, ON and and Alexandra Carmichael ’98 welcomed their , President of TVC Canada, has been promoted . Redasoft offers life scientists new computer Taking Care Taking " Candace Person ’73 Candace Person is an in La Jolla, CA. Candace Hilary and Emma live daughters, at at San Diego and volunteers U. of California Instructor/CPA/CFP, Senior CPR program and the School, arranging a La Jolla High senior in La Jolla High School, where Exhibitions. Hilary is a Both young ladies play in the school band. Emma is a freshman. the delight of the ears of everyone in the Candace reports that "to a drum set to practice on at home. family" Emma received Lisa Marie Petsche ’83 her two is paying off. Over the past year, and editor for The Mike newspaper columns, life) and both become syndicated. In addition, she is now a contributing both become syndicated. col- writing a monthly Register in Toronto, editor of The Catholic articles. Recently the Register published umn as well as freelance consisting of seven of her articles related to a special supplement seniors and caregiving. Steve Quinn ’78 International for TVC Communications. to Senior Vice-President, Canada, but will Steve will retain his duties as President of TVC Middle East, Africa also have direct responsibility for TVC Europe, the sales and mar- (EMEA) and TVC Latin America. He oversees business outside the USA. TVC keting expansion for all of TVC’s is a worldwide solutions PA, Communications, based in Hershey, industries. provider to the broadband and telecommunications and David live in Steve, his wife Kathi, and their children, Rebecca Toronto. Danny Reda ’98 PM 28 Sept. ’02, 7lbs. first child, Samantha Carmichael Reda 7:38 College Women’s 11 ozs, 20 inches long, "and with a feisty spirit," ON., a granddaughter for SMC grads David Hospital, Toronto, The software compa- Carmichael ’69 and Annamarie Castrilli ’69. (Chief Redasoft, that Danny (founder and CEO), Alexandra ny, (Chief Operating Software Architect), and Evan Carmichael ’02 complimentary arti- Officer) have developed was featured in a very Bioinformatics" in Transforms cle by Joseph Kim, "Trio Business Times carry out research software that is changing the way laboratories check in such areas as cancer and diabetes. For details, www.redasoft.com. Beverlie Sammons Robertson ’61 Baptist Church, Morinus; 1902-2002 volume, which appeared in conjunction with the Mass celebrating with the the 100th anniversary of the church, begins in the 1840’s arrival of the early settlers at Lake Rosseau in Muskoka, and details the development of the church from its founding by Brother Morinus to the present. A new book by Beverlie is expected to be published in February by Ethnic Press of BC; its working title, Vancouver, in Song." Women can be reached by email at [email protected] or [email protected]. Christopher Robertson ’92 He graduated Canadian Forces Infantry with the rank of Major. Faculty of Law in June ’02 and is now in University from Queen’s calls from friends, 416-883- He welcomes practice in Toronto. 8570. Schiff ’68 Jeanette Waegemakers Info Info Update Bravo " The Death of " and son Nicolas, 14 received the Doctor of Sacred received the Doctor of and her husband, Andrew, live in and her husband, Andrew, presented two papers in 2002: is Head of Modern Languages/Teacher with is Head of Modern Languages/Teacher and his wife, Jennifer, welcomed their third welcomed Jennifer, and his wife, and Roger Waithe welcomed their first child, welcomed their first and Roger Waithe . Mike is also Head Coach of Canada’s National . Mike is also Head Coach of Canada’s has been appointed Associate Coach of the Rita Mazzucco Neto ’93 and to the Biblical Society of Canada 17 June, in Halifax, NS. to the Biblical Society of Canada 17 June, in William Moreau ’91 Theology 24 June ’02 from the University of St. Theology 24 June ’02 Melo For eight years Fr. Rome, Italy. in the City (The Angelicum), and Lecturer in Catholic Studies has been Director of Chaplaincy College, U. of Manitoba. He also serves on the at St. Paul’s Anglican- Conference of Canadian Catholic ’ National and Lutheran- Catholic Dialogue, co-chairs the Mennonite-Catholic in , and has Anglican-Roman Catholic (LARC) Dialogues of been Ecumenical Officer for the Manitoba Archdioceses the Byzantine Rite, Winnipeg and St. Boniface. With faculties in "This is As he comments, he also ministers in the Archeparchy. degree in Urban certainly a long-way from an undergraduate Historical Geography!" Fr. Luis M. Melo, S.M. ’82 Fr. Aidan Thomas Waithe, 8lbs. 7ozs, 53cm, 2:39 PM 6 July ’02. 8lbs. 7ozs, 53cm, Aidan Thomas Waithe, Robert and Marian McGuire and Raphael Proud grandparents are and Joan Waithe. Peter McGrath ’93 Peter McGrath Anne McGuire ’93 child, Elizabeth Guadalupe, 28 Nov.’02, a sister for Anne Catalina, a sister for Anne Guadalupe, 28 Nov.’02, child, Elizabeth ’63 and new grandchild for John José, 3. Elizabeth, a 4, and Brian ’02; Fr. Church 24 Dec. St. Basil’s was baptized in Aileen McGrath, Peter, ’52 officiated at the ceremony. Robert Madden, CSB moved into a Anne, Brian, and Elizabeth have recently Jennifer, new home in Toronto. Men’s Hockey Team that recently won the Spengler Cup in Davos, that recently won the Spengler Cup in Hockey Team Men’s Switzerland. He was an Assistant Coach of the Canadian Men’s in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Team including career goes back a long way, hockey Olympics. Mike’s Blues hockey team 1979-84, winning three playing on the Varsity OUAA championships in that period; he was an OUAA all-star in the ‘82-3 and ‘83-4 seasons. Mike has been Assistant Coach of Spokane Chiefs and Head Coach at Brock University. the WHL’s Mike Pelino ’83 to assist Head Coach Hockey Team Canadian National Women’s Karen Hughes’87 Etobicoke, ON. Their twin sons, Gregory and Martin, are in McMaster U. in Hamilton, ON; their youngest son, Thomas, is in at the Toronto Grade 12. Carla is a Medical Radiation Technologist Hospital for Sick Children. Carla Erzetic Pahulje ’77 months, live in Etobicoke, ON. Peter teaches Phys. Ed. and Math months, live in Etobicoke, ON. Peter teaches Margarite D’Youville and coaches hockey and other sports at St. High School, Brampton, ON; Rita plans to return to teaching English as a Second Language at John Cabot Catholic High School in the fall. Peter ’94 the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board and pursuing a doc- the Hamilton-Wentworth In OISE/UofT. toral degree in Educational Administration at "designed and served September Stella also reported that she had my dream house as general contractor for the construction of which should be done in the coming weeks." Stella Morettin ’85 Pere Aulneau 1736: the Development of Myth in the North West, Pere Aulneau 1736: the Development of Myth ON; May in Toronto, to the Canadian Catholic Historical Society 26 The and the Travel "A Compass of Public Taste: Genre," Info Update Bravo

Columbia University in ’00; that same year her oldest daughter emphasis]…." received her B.A., and her youngest daughter graduated from high school. Jeanette is now Assistant Professor in the Faculty of John J. Tobin, his wife Sharon, and their three children, Kristina Social Work, University of Calgary; she and her family live in 9, Sara, 6, and Turner, 2, live in the Toronto Beaches. John is a Cochrane, AB. partner with Borden Lander Gervais LLP and is National Director of the firm’s Structured Finance Leasing and Securitization Group. Marianne Sciolino ’73 is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Info Update Bravo Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New ; she Flavio Volpe ’97 and Nadia Caranci ’97 are expecting their first is teaching International Business Management to juniors and child in April, ’03. Nadia and Flavio were married in Toronto 16 seniors. Marianne is also finishing her Ph.D. in Spanish March ’02; Irene Spadafora ’98 was the Maid of Honour and Linguistics from the State University of New York, Buffalo. Luciano Volpe ’97 was Best Man.

Geoff ’96 and Tara Cookson Smith ’97 welcomed their second Robert Ward ’85 has published his first book Virgin Trails (Key child, Benjamin Quentin Cookson Smith, in late December ’03, Porter), a secular tour around some of Western Europe’s most almost 10 lbs., a "little" brother for his sister, Mackenzie. The celebrated Marian Shrines, including Lourdes, Fatima, and Loreto, Smiths recently moved to a new home in Bowmanville, ON. "along with a traipse down the Camino de Santiago." Geoff is in private Chiropractic practice, and Tara, after maternity leave, plans to return to her position as part-time project manager Michael Wenger Cl of ’94 and his wife, Lisa, welcomed their first for the St. Michael’s Continuing Education Division. child, Sarah, born in Toronto 15 October ’02. Sarah was baptized in St. Basil’s Church 22 December; Fr. Robert Madden, CSB ’52 Swaner Report: Jim Swaner ’69 accepted a position on the officiated at the ceremony. library staff of Jones College in Kendall, FL (in the southern part of Miami-Dade County); he also spends a good deal of time negotiat- Peggy Ryan Williams ’68, President of Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY, ing building codes and supervising renovations to the Swaner was one of four invited participants in "The Visiting Advisors home in Miami Shores. Ann Feeley Swaner ’70 continues teach- Program" of the Salzburg Seminar’s Universities Project. Peggy ing at Barry University as Associate Professor of Theology, is and three other team members spent four days in November ‘02 much involved in administration and committee work, as well as at the College of Nyíregyháza in Hungary. The Salzburg Seminar’s in her volunteer service in a foster care system. Son Thomas has Universities Project, funded by the Hewlett Foundation, promotes recently moved to Seattle, WA, where he is a reference librarian dialogue about higher education on an international level. The in the public library system; son Mark has been the world traveler, Visiting Advisors Program, funded by the Kellogg Foundation, but is currently back doing theatre work in Miami. affords leaders in higher education in the Russian Federation and in eastern and central Europe the opportunity to invite colleagues Emöke J. Szathmáry ’68, has had her appointment as President from other parts of the world to visit for consultation and discus- and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manitoba extended for sion on topics of interest to the host institution. five years. Wayne Anderson, Chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Manitoba, announced the extension. During her first seven years as President, the University of Manitoba estab- lished a research and technology park, experienced significant The University of St. Michael’s College growth in student enrolment and capital projects, and has under- taken its largest-ever capital campaign. Congratulations, Emöke! Fourth Annual

Anita Szlazak ’63, a former senior executive in the Canadian pub- NEW MILLENNIUM lic service, was recently elected by the United Nations General Assembly to a four-year term (‘03-’06) as a Member of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). She is the first GOLF Canadian ever elected to this United Nations body, which has its secretariat in New York. The ICSC's mandate is to regulate and co-ordinate the conditions of service of staff in the United Nations CLASSIC common system, i.e. the salaries and allowances, cost-of-living and personnel policies for over 50,000 employees of various United Nations entities around the world. The Commission usual- ly holds two sessions each year, one in spring and the other in Diamond Back Golf Club summer. Anita, who resides in Ottawa, ON, reports that she "is Wednesday 23 July 2003 looking forward to this new and exciting challenge." For more information or to inquire Sr. Lucy Thorson, NDS, M.A. Theol. ’93, a Sister of Our Lady of about sponsorships or purchasing a foursome Sion, sent 150th anniversary greetings to St. Michael’s from please contact: Brenna Knought Rome, where she is Directress of an International Center of Jewish Christian Studies (SIDIC International Service of Jewish Phone 416 926-2077 Christian Documentation), operated by the Sisters of Sion. Sr. Lucy graduated from the Faculty of Theology with a Master of Fax 416 926-2339 Theology in Jewish Studies. She wrote, "I have wonderful memo- e-mail at [email protected]. ries of my years at St. Michael’s College…of professors, of fellow Website: www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/alum-dev/events/golf.html 20 students and of the rich ECUMENICAL atmosphere [Sr. Lucy’s Fr. Madden / Rest In Peace 21 and share them with CSJ 1927 Murphy,Sr. Irene, CSJMurphy,Sr. John FMurphy, CSJ Virginia, Nelson, Sr. John HenryNewstead, Rev. (St. Stephen), Sr.Dorothy O'Connor, 1974 Winnifred, CSJO'Mara, Sr. 1947 1952 O'Marra, Thomas ERegan, Dorothy F (Foley) 1952 Dorothea Mary Rose (Greening)1933 Scully, 1969 Richard DSheehy, Charles C., CSBSmith, Rev. Mary ClairSnetsinger, 1958 Sorbara, Sam 1942 Surridge, Thomas 1955 Gertrude ETackaberry, Hugh WarrenWalsh, 1948 Joan (Keogh)Waters, 1949 Williams, Joseph D 1934 Cl 1941 1963 1946 1950 1950 The New York Times The New York as of 10 February 2003 accompany students on accompany University the World Seminar Service (Canada) Ghana in that visited Africa. During the briefing sessions in London, on to England before going Ghana, he shared a univer- sity dorm room with a who young Quebec lawyer occasionally served his morning Mass; the name was Pierre lawyer’s students He is particularly remembered by many SMC Trudeau. the prepara- for his energy in outlining of the early to mid ‘60’s and explaining the debates and decisions of the tions for, Council was in Council (it is told that when the Second Vatican day in the session he would digest reports of the previous morning edition of was also very the congregation at Mass the same day). He liturgical Council’s involved in explaining and implementing the and in giving retreats and reforms in the Archdiocese of Toronto, States. In his conferences across Canada and in the United in Basilian later years, Father Madden was involved full-time before and Houston, parish ministry in Owen Sound, Calgary, and then in taking up residence in Dillon House in Houston Parish in Houston he St. Anne’s In Anglin House in Toronto. a confrere served also as chaplain to the primary school; in the world remarked that it had to be the only grade school whose chaplain was a Ph.D. from Harvard! in partic- Grise, C Aileen (Nolan)Handa, HopeHart, John M Lorraine (Berry)Holloway, Horan, Gail C (Sullivan) 1933 Hourigan, James P 1960 Huck, Rita E (Bauer)Hume, William R Alice J (McCarthy)Kirby, 1966 Lacroix, Michele G 1952 Lambert,i Armand JLavigne, Marina M 1945 1947 1949 Arthur JLyden, 1936 CSBMadden, Rev John F, 1956 William LMcAuley, McGee, Barry G 1976 1941 McCollum, Margaret M 1945 ThomasMelady ,Rev. 1969 Miceli, Albert M 1940 1960 1961 1968 1949 1944 Beowulf Rest In Peace

Annable, Patricia Irene MBaxter, Margaret EBicker, Caswell, Hon. Moira (Mungovan)Cerre, Charles A 1957 Ronald AChiafery, Leslie JCostello, Rev. James A 1947 Crowley, D'Agostino ,Cinzia 1934 1933 Del Bel, Belluz Franca E H Virginia Dwyer, Ford, Patrick William 1932 1953 1974 Dennis C, CSB Rev. Foy, E Terrence Foy, 1946 1980 Mary MargaretGomer, 1994 Green, Marlene E 1952 1990 1942 1967 1951 1963

Father John Francis Madden, CSB, Ph.D., Basilian Superior of Ph.D., Basilian Superior Francis Madden, CSB, Father John House, 1961, died in Anglin College from 1958 to St. Michael’s former St. Basil’s infirmary facility in the the Basilian 5 January ’03. Father on building in Toronto, Seminary/College Robert Madden, Fr. by his brother, Madden, who is survived and nieces, and Patricia Syring, six nephews CSB, his sister, and nieces, was born in Detroit, Michigan seven grand nephews in the Congregation of St. Basil in 1940. in 1921 and professed Seminary and studies were at St. Basil’s His theological and arts degree of Master College (B.A. ’45); he earned the St. Michael’s being (1947) before of Toronto of Arts from the University During his post-graduate and theologi- ordained priest in 1948. from 1946 part-time at St. Michael’s cal studies, he also taught the degree of Doctor of to 1949. In 1953 he received He from Harvard University. Philosophy in English Literature College from 1952 to 1969, at taught English at St. Michael’s from 1969 to the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, St. Joseph’s 1979, and Theology and Religious Studies at to 1983 (to which College in the University of Alberta from 1980 places he was he returned from 1988 to 1991), in all of which combining in an exemplary also involved in campus ministry, with the educa- manner the preaching and sacramental office priest in the Basilian tional role characteristic of the vocation of a and many former congregation. He was an outstanding teacher, students recall his lectures on Chaucer and on Father Father John Francis Madden, CSB, 1921-2003 ular. Student activities were very much part of his teaching life. ular. he accompanied student groups on the While at St. Michael’s Shrine in annual walking pilgrimage to the Jesuit Martyrs Exchanges. In the Midland, ON, as well as on the famous Laval member to summer of 1957 he was selected to be a faculty University of St. Michael’s College 2003 Spring Re-union (See UofT brochure for university events)

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10:00 P.M. - MIDNIGHT AFTER DINNER CASH-BAR Calling All St. Mike’s Odette Lounge, Brennan Hall Alumni and Student Artists!!! unday 1 une 11:00 A.M. ALL ALUMNI A fall Art Show on the REUNION MASS College Chapel St. Michael’s campus . 12:00 NOON COMPLIMENTARY Potential Contributors contact: BRUNCH Sam Sorbara Auditorium, Brennan Residence Mary Ellen Burns, Director of Alumni Affairs For information call the Alumni Office Phone 416 926-7259 Fax 416926-2339 at 416 926-7260 or fax 416 926-2339 or e-mail: [email protected] E-mail: e [email protected] 22 Upcoming Events / Annual General Meeting 23 Grad Year Grad Year Grad Year Grad Year Grad Year and meet up with long lost alumni friends! to attend the Spring Re-union Make a note on your calendar Signature of member(s) PROXY PROXY College University of St. Michael’s Alumni Association Ontario M5S 1J4 81 St. Mary Street, Toronto, The undersigned member(s) of the University of St. College Alumni Association hereby appoint(s) Michael’s Patrick Carroll, whom failing, Maureen Hart Biason, whom failing, ______as proxy to vote for and on behalf of the undersigned at the General Membership Meeting to be held on Monday 13 May 2002 and at any adjournments thereof. Dated this ______day of ______2002 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Sunday 1 June Sunday Reunion Mass All Alumni a.m. College Chapel, 11:00 Spring Reunion Brunch Brennan Hall, 12:00 p.m. Sam Sorbara Auditorium, 23 July Wednesday College Michael’s University of St. Fourth Classic Annual New Millennium Golf Club Diamond Back Golf contact: For information or to register, Brenna Knought, phone: 416-926-2077 416-926-2339 FAX: Toronto, 10 March 2003 Toronto, By order of the Directors James Milway, President James Milway, Upcoming Upcoming Events 2003 Brian O’Malley 1. Minutes of the 2002 Annual General Meeting 2. Election of New Members to Board 3. Report of the President of the Alumni Association, James Milway 4. Report of the Director of Continuing Education, Mimi Marrocco James McConica, CSB 5. Report of Praeses – PIMS, Fr. College Principal, Prof. Mark McGowan 6. Report of St. Michael’s Richard Alway College President , Dr. 7. Report of St. Michael’s Affairs, Mary Ellen Burns Alumni 8. Report of Director, Alumni Affairs and Development 9. Report of Executive Director, 10. Other business as may properly come before the meeting. If you are not able to attend the Meeting, please detach, sign and return the Proxy form at right. Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Notice is hereby given that the Annual General held in College Alumni Association will be University of St. Michael’s Toronto, College, St. Michael’s Father Madden Hall, Carr Hall, University of Meeting at 7:30 at 7:00 P.M., Ontario on Monday 5 May 2003, Reception following Agenda: for the purpose of dealing with the P.M., Notice of Annual St. Michael’s Notice of Annual St. Michael’s Alumni Membership Meeting Saturday 31 May Spring Reunion Dinner for Honoured Classes & Guests Pre-dinner reception, Hall, 6:30 p.m. Odette Student Lounge, Brennan Dinner, Hall, 7:30 p.m. Sam Sorbara Auditorium, Brennan Friday 30 May Spring Reunion All Alumni Reception 8:30 p.m. Odette Student Lounge, Brennan Hall, Saturday 5 April Saturday 5 April Féis Thoronto Gaelic Culture A Celebration of Scottish Lorrie MacKinnon For information call (905) 844-4908 Thursday 3 April Thursday & the Arts Christianity Journey to the Centre" "The and Art: John Bentley Mays Hall, 7:30 P.M. Room 400, Alumni St. Michael’s College

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