Logos CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION Fall 2004 Vol. XVII No. 2 Grant opens virtual doors by Patricia Shevlin, Development Associate Director

With great enthusiasm and gratitude act. And, in response to a frequent CTU recently received a $30,000 grant request, CTU plans to set up a job bank to accommodate significant technologi- to serve CTU graduates and students. cal advancement in the coming year. The grant will also help CTU evaluate While this generous funding source the possibility of online courses. wishes to remain anonymous, the To accommodate this potential Alums talk back results of the gift itself will be very evi- development, an archive of learning dent to CTU website visitors. modules will be created to lay the Results of 2004 Alumni/ae survey tallied “We are extremely grateful for the groundwork for online courses. vision of this grantor which recognizes CTU graduates working throughout by Pattie Wigand Sporrong, Marketing & Communications Director the relevance and importance of new the world will soon be able to access forms of learning and dialogue that the wealth of scholarship at CTU as ast year around this time have become so critical to meeting the well as be able to communicate with fel- Associate Director of “There isn’t a day needs of our students, our graduates low graduates. “This enhanced interac- Development Patricia and other CTU associates,” commented tive website will provide a form of con- L that my theological Fr. Gary Riebe-Estrella, S.V.D., tinuing education for those in distant Shevlin sent a survey to 1,500 academic dean. countries who have few resources at CTU graduates asking them to education and One of six major goals of CTU’s five- hand,” says Riebe-Estrella, “a need that reflect on their CTU education year strategic plan is to develop alter- has long been felt and can now be and comment on its relevance to formation aren’t nate learning modes using the Internet met.” their current ministry. The purpose and distance learning. This new grant Even those living closer to home are was to gather information on called into play.” will enable CTU to take some important delighted with the prospect of being the impact of our graduates for Stephen Jendraszak (M.T.S. ’81) steps in the process of implementing better connected to CTU. Louise Van the “Making a Place for Faith” Parish manager, Indianapolis, Ind. this goal. The grant also allows CTU to Andel (M.Div. ’04) writes in anticipation campaign materials. respond to the increasingly voiced of these new developments “The CTU To gain the support of friends desire of our graduates to get ongoing web page is going to be very helpful for and organizations for the campaign to renew the campus and increase educational and ministerial support, fur- me. It is the only way I will keep in ‘live’ ther their careers, and maintain strong touch with CTU since I live far out in the lay scholarships, it was critical to show the relevance of a CTU connections with the CTU community. suburbs, and probably will not be drop- education and how CTU graduates help transform the wider world. The plan calls for a new interactive ping in as often as I would like. Please So, the survey asked graduates to describe their ministry, and give website where graduates and visitors convey my thanks to whoever is their opinion on how effectively CTU prepared them for it. can access theological materials and responsible for these technological By the January deadline, surveys filled the in-box at an above-average share ideas and responses through wonders!” response rate from a broad representation of CTU graduates. Reading online discussions. A virtual library of Indeed, Catholic Theological Union the answers, according to Pat, was both heartening and inspiring: lectures and presentations given by fac- conveys thanks for this grant and the “Without exception, all had great things to say about CTU. And, ulty and visiting experts will be estab- possibilities it invites. Readers will the quality of the ministries our alums work in and the scope of their lished. Bibliographies, book reviews, want to keep an eye on the website as and web links relevant to theology and these exciting enhancements unfold. influence are so impressive!” ministry will be available. Faculty will be Visit HTTP://LEARN.CTU.EDU and watch The survey results provided just the kind of information that was invited to address “hot topics” while our progress. needed. A list detailing the graduates’ ministries, a map pinpointing the guests will be able to respond and inter- countries in which they serve, and a selection of their comments were incorporated into the “Making a Place for Faith” campaign book.

Read the results and alum feedback on page 8

INSIDE New column: “Beneath the Union” news items...... page 4

Are you online? Three teens “instant message” about their Peacebuilders experiences...... page 3

Graduation ’04: The Etymology of Hope...... page 5

Apostles of Peace shine at the Trustee Dinner...... page 6

New calendar, New curriculum, New faces at CTU...... page 9

Voices of students and alums...... pages 4, 7, 8 Photo: David Katz U.S. Senator-elect Barak Obama emerges from CTU after casting his ballot on Election Day, Nov. 2, 2004. He will be the only African-American senator when he takes office in 2005. See page 4 for more on this story. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE AN AWAKENING?

This week a team of us from CTU spent a few days at a conference center in San Jose, California with representatives from nearly 30 other theology schools—all of them Protestant schools except us. We were the guests of the Lilly Endowment and the common denominator among us (besides eternal gratitude to the Lilly Endowment!) was that each of us had been awarded a major grant to reach out to young people and invite them to consider a life of service as a “Making a Place for Faith” career choice. The Lilly Endowment (bless them) is convinced that church institutions such as schools of hits $13 million theology have a role to play in Photo: Howard Gardiner by William Booth, Development Director renewing the church and that direct connection with young people is one In just one year, CTU has raised Jim and Cate Denny and John and way to do it. We agree, and so we $13 million toward its $25 million goal Carolyn Parmer, all members of the applied and got the grant. battered church. Okay, some of you for the “Making a Place for Faith” Cabinet who have made very signifi- The goal of the conference was may be wondering if these are like any campaign supporting campus renewal cant commitments to the effort. “peer learning”—each of us shared of the sometimes sullen teenagers you and scholarships. The campaign has In recognition of their gift the how our programs were going, what have ever known (I have nieces and entered a new phase that will reach Parmer family has indicated an inter- we are learning about young people, nephews, too!). The fact is, when out to CTU’s lay friends and past est in naming the worship assembly and what of this experience would we young Catholics are with other donors. This follows closely on the area in the new academic center after want to communicate to the wider like-minded young people and heels of Phase I in which $10 million the family. In accepting these leader- church we served. The given serious attention and was raised from the 25 religious ship gifts, Fr. Senior expressed his school's programs dif- respect and exposed to communities that comprise the gratitude to them as well as many fered in style and The young the best of the school’s governance. others who have responded in the duration. CTU's people’s idealism, church's teaching In the last issue of Logos a list of early stages of the campaign effort. Peacebuilders and ministry, the the Campaign Cabinet appeared. Since the last list, three new names program, for their innate goodness, young students The Cabinet has been charged to have been added to the distinguished example, is a their hunger to learn, come alive and carry on the fundraising with the lay group of Cabinet members. They are yearlong pro- respond in community during this next important John and Rosemary Croghan of gram centered and their boundless a way that is phase. Thus far, the Cabinet has Winnetka, Brian and Carol Foley of around a sum- energy have been like extraordinary. helped generate $3 million through Chicago, and Charles H. Shaw of mer intensive The point of their personal contributions and by Winnetka. We welcome their leader- taught by our a tonic for any of us who all this? Our networking with friends. ship involvement with the campaign own faculty. have become a bit road assignment was Two families, in particular, have and their support of CTU. This past year we to think of what helped make this first year of the had nearly 80 weary in an often we want to campaign a huge success. They are high school juniors battered church. communicate to and seniors on cam- the church about our CAMPAIGN CABINET (As of November 11, 2004) pus [You can read more experience with youth. about it in this edition of What I want to say is that Mr. Robert L. Berner, Jr. Mr. Thomas M. Owens Logos.] The place had more pul- despite the drugs and Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Bidwill, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Parmer sating energy in those few days than it the materialism and the confusion of Ms. Eleanor Clarke Mr. Thomas A. Reynolds III did all year long! Other schools devel- values we hear so much about these Mr. Bruce E. Clinton Very Rev. Thomas A. Krosnicki, oped different ways of trying to con- days, there is a whole generation of Mr. and Mrs. John Croghan S.V.D. nect with the young people of their young people who are just as eager for Mr. James M. Denny Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Reedy denominations. Crucial for us at CTU the gospel and just as ready to serve Mr. William J. Devers, Jr. Mr. William E. Reidy have been links with more than 30 as any generation before it. They can't high schools and parishes. do it on their own, of course. Their Mr. and Mrs. Brian Foley Rev. Thomas P. Reynolds, S.S.C. Despite the variations in the families and their church have to Ms. Evelyn Hubbard Ms. Shirley Ryan denominational identity of the believe in them and work with them to Ms. Joan Lavezzorio Ms. Carole Segal participants at San Jose and the unleash their great potential for good- Mr. William E. and Mrs. Teresita Mr. Charles H. Shaw different learning styles of their ness. They need encouragement more Gonzales-Lowry Ms. Mary-Frances Veeck programs, one major conviction was than anything. We are rightly worried Mr. Anthony M. Mandolini Monsignor Kenneth Velo expressed by everyone of the theology that those committed to terror and Mr. Daniel R. Murray Mr. Robert H. Wheeler schools present—young people yearn violence are creating a new generation Mr. Andrew J. McKenna, Sr. to know more about their faith and of young recruits for the cause of hate. have an amazing capacity for serious What about working with just as study and action. One of our young much commitment to fashion a new students captured the thought perfect- generation who will be apostles of ly last year: “Please don't give us,” peace and reconciliation? she pleaded, “the Fisher-Price Because of what we have learned version—we want the real thing.” from the young students who have One of the questions asked of our graced our campus these past two school teams in San Jose was, “What years, that is precisely what we at Save the Date is the impact of these programs on CTU are determined to do. your schools?” Once again there was Stay tuned. W E D N E S D A Y , A P R I L 2 7 roaring unanimity among the peer learners: the participants in our pro- Blessed are the Peacemakers Trustee Dinner gram have renewed our faith in young people. Their idealism, their innate goodness, their hunger to learn, and Honoring: Mohammad Darawshe, Middle East director, their boundless energy have been like and Daniel Lubetzky, founder and president, a tonic for any of us who have Fr. Donald Senior, C.P. the PeaceWorks Foundation and the OneVoice Initiative become a bit road weary in an often President (visit WWW.SILENTNOLONGER.ORG to learn more)

5:30 p.m., Chicago Hilton & Towers

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New Bernardin Scholars join CTU community

Ten new Bernardin Scholars, master of arts in theology and doctor of ministry students, were welcomed and hon- ored at a ceremony on September 28, 2004. Msgr. Kenneth Velo, longtime friend and assistant to Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, was on hand to address the Scholars, their friends and family, and the CTU community. This is the seventh class of Bernardin Scholars since the Bernardin Center for Theology and Ministry was founded in 1997. Pictured, from left to right, are: Front row: Msgr. Kenneth Velo, Maria Del Carmen Bracamontes, Dinh-Huyen Thi Nguyen, Barbara Roedel, Daniel Corral, Sr. Assumpta Mordi, National Advisory Board member Joan Lavezzorio Back row: Nathaniel Irvin Hanf, Una Stroda, Karla Hardersen, Joanne Mary Cahoon, Timothy Wesley, Bernardin Center director Sheila McLaughlin Not pictured: Gabriel Amoateng-Boahen

Photo: Pattie Wigand Sporrong s You have just entered “Peacebuilders chat” r

lthough many Logos readers may be Angie: Hey Patrick and unfamiliar with “Instant Messaging,” Cassandra Athis relatively new means of online Patrick: howdy communication is extremely popular with teenagers Cassandra: Hi! today. It’s quick, easy, and multiple “conversations” Angie: Hey, thanks for letting with different IM “buddies” can be held at once, me interview you. What are just by typing away at one’s computer. In its brief your impressions so far of your life, IM’ing has developed a distinct shorthand experience in Peacebuilders? and vocabulary that few outside the IM world can Cassandra: I think it really translate. opens your eyes on what is The following are excerpts from an IM session really out in the world. that Angie Appleby Purcell, director of the Cassandra: Because so many of Peacebuilders Initiative, recently held with two the people came from different of this summer’s participants: Patrick Moore backgrounds and they all wanted (Nazareth Academy) and Cassandra Ogbevire to accomplish one thing; which (Loyola Academy). Additional responses are from was to make their society some- thing. Liz Droel (Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High Liz: I really didn’t know what to School). Angie interviewed them about their expect going into the week. I Peacebuilders Initiative experiences: living at CTU was surprised at how life-chang- this summer, attending morning theology sessions, ing Peacebuilders was. It really doing ministry in the afternoon, and being part of Photo: Daniel O’Connell opened my eyes and now, I’m Peacebuilder Cassandra Ogbevire visits with the children at Harmony, Hope, and Healing, which partners the Peacebuilders community. more aware of things around me. with other service agencies to bring the arts to disadvantaged populations in Chicago. While some of the content was edited for length Patrick: My Peacebuilders and clarity, overall we tried to maintain the carefree, experience has been a life changing opportunity and has spirited tone and style of the original conversation. helped develop my choices and leadership skills Angie: What experience had the strongest impact on you? In other words, if you’re looking for good grammar, Angie: Patrick, can you give me an example of how your Cassandra: [At my ministry site,] being with the women this is not the article for you. But if you want to get leadership skills have changed or developed? who were homeless and overcoming drug abuse with their a sense of what our teen Peacebuilders are think- Angie: What about yours Cassandra? children. It just put many things in perspective; these peo- ing and feeling, read on! Cassandra: Not being afraid to be open was one skill that ple really do want to help themselves and their children. became stronger. Even though they made mistakes they work so hard to get Some of the IM shorthand used here: Patrick: My leadership skills have developed by back, I really hope they do too because all of them Lol = laughing out loud encouraging other teens to get involved in service. I have deserve it. P.B. or pb = Peacebuilder(s) found that I have been able to develop my leadership Liz: I loved the reconciliation service. In that moment, def. = definitely skills. .... because it takes creativity and a strong sense of I was able to clear my mind and just be. The atmosphere :-) = smile commitment to let them feel like I’m in it with them. was so peaceful. After that evening, the group forged Cassandra: Just being able to voice your opinion without together. We hugged at the sign of peace from then on. being afraid of what the person next to you might think...I agree with Patrick Angie: Let’s talk about the theology sessions. What were Angie: That’s great. You both sound more confi- they like for you? dent in yourselves? Are you? Patrick: I felt CTU’s dean [Fr. Gary Riebe-Estrella] gave Cassandra: Yes, I am me lots of different views on the story of the Good Cassandra: It really reassures me that I can Samaritan...... make a difference in small or big ways Patrick: I understood the eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth Patrick: I think I have felt more comfortable is really a limiting factor. The talks brought a different with myself lately especially when I get other view, but it was tough to fully concentrate for the entire people to sign up to do service projects. time. Angie: You both rock. Okay, another question... Cassandra: They were overwhelming I think because so many things we learned in those four hours. Lol, but in Angie: Tell me about a funny/unexpected many ways it showed me that you all thought of us as moment during the summer week. intellectual human beings. Cassandra: The karaoke lol Angie: Well, you are. Do you not feel that way in other Cassandra: Everyone lol who seemed uptight settings? was so into it and it was funny at first, but it was Cassandra: No! In school [sometimes teachers talk to us fun to see how everybody was comfortable like we] don’t know anything.. and that bothers me. to be themselves Angie: I am sorry that is your experience!!! Patrick: The first time we sang in elevators. I Patrick: Yes, I really felt like I was treated like an adult Photo: Daniel O’Connell here. Patrick Moore shows his photograph alongside his drawing of himself as an older couldn’t believe I was the only one to sing in the person, a project the Peacebuilders worked on at Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly elevator until my roommate Rich started along Continued on page 11 to promote understanding of the elderly. with me. 3 Beneath the Union Pilgrimage of Peace and Reconciliation: NEWSBITES FROM CTU A Student Journeys Home with New Eyes Future Senator casts his ballot by Thérèse Cullen, M.A. ’04 in CTU’s Founders Room CTU was all over the news on We were an ecumenical group of Election Day when then-U.S. Senate Catholics and Presbyterians from hopeful and rising star of the Chicago’s Old St. Patrick’s and Fourth Democratic party Barak Obama and Presbyterian Churches, respectively, 11 his wife cast their votes at CTU, in total. Together, we journeyed to polling place for the 14th precinct of Ireland August 12-21, 2004. Our mis- Chicago’s 5th ward. Senator-elect Obama attracted widespread attention sion was to try to better understand the and praise when he delivered the stormy history of Northern Ireland, and keynote address at the 2004 to meet with various groups which have Democratic National Convention in been working quietly behind the scenes Boston. In what would be one of the in the peace process there. The text used largest voter turnouts of all time, he for the journey was The Ministry of was besieged by voters, television Reconciliation: Spirituality and cameras, and reporters when he Strategies by CTU Professor Robert came through the front door. Fr. Schreiter, C.PP.S. As you may recall, Donald Senior was on hand to extend perhaps the most important lesson of the a CTU welcome to our Hyde Park book is that “Forgiveness is not about neighbor. Spotted in the media crowd forgetting the past, but it is remember- was Pulitzer-Prize winning photogra- Thérèse Cullen at Newgrange. pher John White, great friend of ing it in a different way.” Cardinal Joseph Bernardin and collab- Mission in reverse, that was our motto; crown. Even to this day, the Irish believe that the bloodstained orator on the photographic commemo- go and listen and perhaps learn. We were crossing cultures. Our land cries out from the dead for revenge. rative book about the Cardinal, The first lesson occurred upon arrival in Dublin. Our driver was sup- Over the following centuries, the ongoing occupation of Ireland Final Journey. posed to meet us when we landed. Instead he was on “Irish time,” by the British eventually led to the partition of the North of which meant he arrived an hour later. Ireland in 1921. This partition led to the “Troubles” which reignit- Bigger and better: Pilgrims on a journey—that’s how we began, each of us on our ed in 1969. Due to the occupation, Catholics were segregated Bechtold Library grows with into different neighborhoods. Perhaps the most well known area Maryknoll gift where much violence occurred is the Falls and the Shankill This summer, the Maryknoll Roads, two roads that run parallel to each other separated by a Missioners opened the shelves of their large corrugated wall called “the Peace Wall.” With barbed wire library to Fr. Kenneth O’Malley, affixed atop of it with gates that open only at certain hours of the Bechtold Library director, to personally day, this peace wall provides a chilling separation. Murals on each select books for the CTU collection. When finished 6,240 volumes were side tell a very different history as we might expect. packed in 372 boxes and trucked from The reason for our journey was to try to discover and uncover New York to Chicago. The books cho- the conflict that is still going on within peoples’ hearts. In New sen by Fr. O’Malley include: philoso- Lodge on the Antrim Road, there is a Presbyterian church that had phy (“especially Chinese and Indian”), been abandoned and is now home to the 174 Trust which serves comparative religions (“strong in as an ecumenical center for the neighborhood, housing such Buddhism and Islam”); the Catholic groups as Pips (Prevention of Self-Harm and Suicide), a group for church in Africa, Asia, and Latin families of those who lost a child to suicide. Now that the fighting America (“those on China’s history are has stopped on the streets, young people, who would have ordi- probably the most extensive of any narily gotten sucked into the various militant groups, find no out- Catholic library”); and church music let for their pain and some have taken it out on themselves. The and Christian art. “This gift is priceless Trust also provides a home for those who suffered head trauma since it reflects years of deliberate and disciplined acquisitioning,” said Fr. either from birth, a car accident, or from a punishment beating. O’Malley. “With a market worth of Our group spent four days with the 174 Trust. The church is $40,000, the additions define the located in a Catholic neighborhood along a stretch of road called Bechtold Library as one of the most the bloody mile; a mile of road that had seen the most deaths dur- important collections of Catholic ing the Troubles. Peering out the front door stood Rev. Bill Shaw, missiology in the United States.” a Presbyterian minister who grew up throwing stones at Catholic teenagers. CTU’s JP on E! Bill Shaw has gained the trust of the Catholics in the sur- The E! cable television network, rounding community. He has shown that he is about living the known for celebrity exposés, pop-cul- Gospel, not about proselytism. He has received a lot of flack from ture programs, and dishy gossip talk his Presbyterian brethren for his living witness, but has gained the shows, found an unlikely interview respect of the locals for his acceptance of people for who they are, subject on the August 29, 2004 edition Trip participants Bill Shaw, Vicki Renolds, and CTU Master of Arts in Catholic or Protestant. of E! True Hollywood Story. The Theology student Brian Murphy visit the site of St. Patrick’s grave in show, a biographical look at none DownPatrick. Our journey continued up to Corrymeela in Ballycastle, Co. other than The Passion of the Christ’s Antrim. Corrymeela began four years before the Troubles, in own separate journey, but journeying together. We left with empty Mel Gibson, included perspectives 1965, as an ecumenical community living together. When the from a wide array of Gibson’s fans cups only to be filled by the people and the experiences we Troubles broke out, the community opened their doors as a safe and critics. Among these was CTU’s encountered on the way–one searching for healing of past memo- haven for hard dialogue to take place. Far enough from the streets own Professor John Pawlikowski, ries when he once tread on Irish soil as part of special forces for of Belfast, it provides a “safe space” for people to tell their O.S.M., featured prominently as a the U.S. military in the 1980s, another bringing the memory of stories. The group has done fantastic work over the years. voice of caution against the potentially parents who never were able to visit. Our journey was woven into “Unfortunately,” according to Alistair Kilgore, the director, harmful images of first-century Jews the journey of those gone before. “funds have stopped coming in for our work. People think that portrayed in the movie. Certainly, this We landed in Dublin and made our way to Belfast. We felt it since the violence has stopped there is no need to support places was a first for John and for CTU.... was important to begin at the begin- like ours, when in fact now the real and for E! True Hollywood Story. ning, so to speak; to begin by looking work can actually begin.” into the past so as to see the present Mission Department wins Thanks to training received at and the future. Newgrange seemed Catholic Theological Union from national honor most fitting since it predates teachers like Robert Schreiter and When the U.S. Catholic Mission Christianity and certainly the Claude Marie Barbour, Brian Association gave the 2004 Mission Reformation. Newgrange traced the Award to the CTU World Mission Murphy, also a CTU student, and history of a people, our people, back program in Louisville this October, I, were able to lead the group in five CTU faculty stepped onstage to 3,200 years ago, predating the trying to unravel the complexities of receive it. The award recognized Pyramids. reconciliation. both faculty members, “who hold From Newgrange we journeyed to “Forgiveness is not about forget- mission at their heart,” and the the site of the Battle of the Boyne. ting the past, but it is remembering it program for “excellence in engaging Dating back to 1690, this was the site in a different way.” It is about mak- mission as the core of theological on which King William of Orange ing “a new creation.” We are all study in preparing for ministry in the defeated King James II. In defeating called to be instruments of that new church and service to humanity.” King James II, a Catholic, King creation where ever we are. May the The crowd included 50 CTU students William, of the Church of England, journey continue. and alums. was ultimately trying to defeat Catholicism. Ireland was the battle- Thérèse Cullen, a former Bernardin ...Continued on page 5 ground as the two fought over which Scholar, lives in Memphis, Tenn., Patrick O’Neil and Thérèse Cullen at the Giants Causeway. where she is founding a Catholic denomination controlled the English Worker House.

4 The Etymology of Hope: GRADUATION ’04 Beneath the Union Continued from page 4 Delivered by Karen Soos, M.Div. ’04, Representative of the Graduates

ten, shaped and edited, footnoted and I came to CTU from a place of highlighted; you’ve had your spelling discouragement and I came here Religious formation recognized corrected and punctuation adjusted. searching for hope. I was discouraged by at CTU You have had a variety of editors: 10 years as a social worker in a system The Religious Formation Conference 50th Jubilee has honored CTU as “a hopefully each other. You have been that defined people as problems. I was significant supporter and contributor to edited by your supervisors and mentors discouraged by a nation and a city that religious formation over the years.” in ministry. You have been edited by didn’t really have any interest in poor The award was recognized at a string events in the world, by events like people. And frankly, I was discouraged of celebrations across the nation. September 11th and the Afghanistan by a church that didn’t seem to want me and Iraq wars. You have been edited by unless I became somebody else. Bernardin Center hits the road events in our church. You have been But for me, you have been texts of Director Sheila McLaughlin and edited by your continuing conversa- hope. In my reading of you, I have found Associate Professor of Islam Scott tions with the Spirit. And of course, hope in your magnificent diversity that Alexander took the Bernardin Center you have been edited by the kings and has opened my eyes to the global church. “on the road” to Mary Seat of Wisdom queens of the red pen, the faculty here I have found hope in the stories you Parish in Park Ridge, Ill. A pilot project to make the remarkable resources of at CTU. All of this has shaped you into have told, in classes and out, over beer the Bernardin Center more accessi- something new, a new text, a new and over coffee, stories of struggle, ble to parishes, the Center returns to proclamation. stories of call, stories of Spirit. the parish in March with a reconcilia- Photo: Monte Gerlach I invite you to consider I have found hope in the tion session by Professor Robert Karen Soos, M.Div., addresses her fellow graduates. where you are in the bold and faithful members Schreiter. text. Are you right in “The etymology, of this faculty, who On behalf of the graduating the middle, in big bold the word-history, of can name injustice students, I would like to extend letters? Are you a with truth and my own welcome to all of you boring insignificant the English word “text,” compassion, and who have joined us tonight and footnote at the bot- comes from Latin texere, to who have invited who have supported us in our tom of the page? weave. And here at CTU you me and all of us “studies. And I want to remember all of Are you a footnote into a different our family and friends who could not be that nobody reads have brought your stories vision of the church. here tonight but who have supported us but they really and your histories and I have found hope on this journey every step of the way. should, because if in an atmosphere of And I also want to thank my classmates they did they would woven them together.” differing opinions and who have assisted me a great deal with find out something inter- spiritualities and ways of Fr. Alcuin Coyle, O.F.M., left, with Fr. Donald this talk in many ways and whose voices esting, that gives a whole new life in which we can argue and Senior, C.P. I have tried faithfully to reflect. understanding of the text that sends disagree and still sit at the same lunch Exactly what are you supposed to talk you in new directions? Are you are a note table with one other. Alcuin Coyle celebrates about at a graduation? Not a single one of in the margins, reflecting on, critiquing I have found hope in our making of 50th Jubilee my fellow students has given me a satis- the text? Maybe you are the margins, CTU a house of prayer for all nations. In September Fr. Alcuin Coyle, O.F.M., factory answer to that question! A friend barely hanging onto the page, yet whose We are a page in the text, in the book second president of CTU, celebrated pointed out to me that at least when you marginal existence marks the boundaries of God’s mission, and today our text is the anniversary of his solemn profes- preach you have a text. When you’re of the text and provides the world in being sent into the world to be read by sion as a priest with a mass at St. Francis Church in New York City. speaking at graduation, you have no text. which the text has its existence. others. So I have one last favor to ask. The church was filled to capacity with But of course, that is incorrect. I do And what does this text say? What You are a text of hope for me, and I beg friars, family, clergy, religious, and have a text. You are the text, all of you, do you, the text, have to say for yourself? you to go out to the world and proclaim it friends from throughout his long seated in front of me. You are the text Over the past week I’ve been asking faithfully. Proclaim it boldly. Proclaim it ministry. Joining Fr. Coyle as concele- from which I will preach today. And as I some of you to reflect on where you’ve in every place to which you are sent—at brant was Fr. Donald Senior, C.P. who have been reflecting this week, you are come from and where you’re going— the pulpit and the kitchen table, in the brought the best wishes of CTU’s fac- the text that has taught me more than any your first draft and your provisional final streets and the classroom. To proclaim it ulty and staff and saluted Alcuin as other thing I have read during my time at paper (because we are always being as pastoral associates and associate pas- the “second founder” of CTU and CTU. revised and expanded). Here are some tors, as teachers and musicians, as reli- for further developing the vision of the founding president. Alcuin was I find that like the child’s voice that of your voices: gious formators and retreat directors, as honored for his long teaching career called to Augustine in the garden, “Take chaplains and as Catholic Workers. (CTU, Christ the King Seminary, St. and read, take and read,” that the Spirit “I have come from a world that was limit- Preach it with your words, preach it with Bonaventure University, Washington compels me to “take and read” you ed, and arrived at a wide open place your lives; carry the gospel in your hearts Theological Union, and the tonight. where I see that I am part of something and carry it in your very bones. For today Antonianum in Rome); his role as an And you make for pretty interesting much bigger than myself.” you are become a sacra praedicatio, a officialis in the General Secretariat at reading! Just think: each of you is a holy preaching, called and sent to preach the Second Vatican Council; and his “I have come from a place where God unique word, uttered for the first time by ministry at St. Francis, where he has was a private affair and human individual- the good news wherever the Great your parents all over the globe—parents Interlibrary Loan of God sends developed the largest adult education ism divine, and I’m going to a new world program in the New York Archdiocese. in Canada and Kenya, Costa Rica and of God’s holy people around the world you in this world. Cameroon, Mexico and Minneapolis, who teach me new ways to experience Benin and Boston, Indonesia and Indiana, the divine.” China and Chicago. You are a Pentecost babble of voices, gathered by the Spirit “I’ve come from the ‘60s and ” from over 25 different countries together believe that God is calling us to in this place. social change, and I’m going wherever Jesus is leading me Like all words, you bring with you an (and I’m always finding myself in etymology; you have a story of how you deep water!)” came to be. These are stories of the fami- lies who raised you and sent you to this “I’ve come from a place of deep place; the stories of parents who have longing, intellectual curiosity, died while you have been here. Stories of immature theology, and continu- growing up a cradle Catholic in Chicago ous frustration. I have come to and stories of growing up in religious deep passion, new ways to seek persecution and fleeing the country by peace and reconciliation, and the knowledge that I am not night in order to study theology at CTU. alone.” Besides your own individual stories, you bring with you the stories of your peoples “I have come from a dark and your cultures, your languages and mystery whose name is God, your songs, the saints that you venerate. and I’m going, surprisingly, to The etymology, the word-history, of the the same place, following the English word “text,” comes from Latin light to get there.” texere, to weave. And here at CTU you have brought your stories and your histo- “I come from a life that was an illusion of my own making, and ries and woven them together. You have going to a life that is a story of come as individual words and in this God’s making in which I have a Photo: Monte Gerlach place you have been written and re- writ- small—but wonderful!—part.” Faculty members present to celebrate commencement included (left to right): Gilbert Ostdiek, O.F.M., Stephen Bevans, S.V.D., Robert Schreiter, C.PP.S., Rev. Phil Horrigan, Edward Foley, Capuchin, Rabbi David Sandmel, Tolton program direc- tor Vanessa White, Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., and Barbara Bowe, R.S.C.J.

5 BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS Apostles of Peace Excerpts from remarks given by Rev. Donald Senior, C.P., at the 2004 Trustee Dinner

The theme of this annual dinner is “Blessed are the Peacemakers”—a theme that seems to take on more rele- vance and urgency each year we come together. When I was preparing my remarks, a vivid passage from Kurt Vonnegut’s controversial novel Slaughterhouse Five came to mind. As you know he had witnessed the bombing of Dresden in World War II, and that memory haunts almost everything he wrote. In one passage he describes a kind of dream sequence in which a documentary on the bombing of the city is run backwards. It begins with a scene of utter devastation but suddenly, as if by some mysterious mag- netic force, fragments of steel are extracted from broken bodies and they become whole and alive; shattered build- ings reassemble. In a blinding flash the shards of steel are gathered into cylinders and lifted up into the sky and stored in the bays of airplanes that hover overhead. The planes fly across the sea to a place where workers—mainly women— gently take apart the steel containers and mold their con- tents back into earth and mineral. Trains take the materials and bury them deep in the earth and grass and trees grow over them. And all is at peace and everything is whole once again. If only our hopes for peace could take place by reversing history, but we know it is a much more arduous process. There is no mysterious trick to doing it but only patient hard work, long term commitment, and the bonds of friendship that make peace possible. That is what we cele- brate tonight. At a time when violence boils over in so many places—including the Middle East, a region sacred to all of the religious traditions in this room tonight—we need to lift up examples of peacemaking and to celebrate those who are committed to it. That is why CTU is involved with the Council of Religious Leaders, and that is why this year our trustees wanted to honor the Council and its work. For us as a Catholic graduate school of theology the issue of peacemaking is not a peripheral concern but a mis- sion that stands at the heart of what we do. The more than 500 men and women who study at CTU are preparing to be apostles of peace here in Chicago and throughout the world. Our graduates now serve in 52 countries world- 2004 Trustee Dinner wide—as priests and religious, as prison and military chap- lains, as pastors of parishes, faculty in high schools and On April 28, 2004, several hundred friends and supporters of Catholic Theological Union gathered to honor an colleges and universities, directors of hospitals and food outstanding organization in the city of Chicago. Again taking the theme, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers,” the shelters, as social service workers, as labor mediators and Board of Trustees this year honored the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago, in recognition of counselors and in a host of other services that bring wis- their ongoing work to forge dialogue and reconciliation on the local level for and among people of all faiths. Accepting the Peacemakers award on the Council’s behalf were Council president Rabbi Ira Youdovin and dom and peace to the human family. Rev. Paul Rutgers, executive director. A longtime friend of CTU, Rabbi Youdovin spoke movingly about the work We are very proud of our students and believe they are of the Council and about how CTU’s own Bernardin Center also contributes to Chicago’s interreligious dialogue the best of their generation, a generation that is as idealistic through its Catholic-Jewish and Catholic-Muslim studies programs. The event was one of the most successful and good and generous as any before. Your generosity and fundraisers the school has ever hosted. presence tonight support them and all the good that will be Photos: done through them in the years ahead. Top left: Mrs. Lotte and Rabbi Herman Schaalman. We think it is crucial that our students be grounded Top right: Trustee Eleanor Clarke, who co-chaired the dinner along with Ronald Gidwitz deeply in the heritage of their Catholic faith. We also and Christopher Reyes. believe that the true spirit of that Catholic faith impels us Center: The Grand Ballroom at the Chicago Hilton and Towers. to also reach out in respect and friendship to other religious Below, left to right: Rev. Paul Rutgers, executive director of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan traditions. It is for that reason we are a charter member of Chicago, Rabbi Ira Youdovin, president of the Council, and Rev. Thomas Reynolds S.S.C., chair of CTU’s the Association of Chicago Theological Schools, ten Board of Trustees Protestant and Catholic schools in the Chicago area that share cross-registration, library resources and common pro- gramming—one of the richest assembly of theological resources in the entire world. That same spirit of respect and understanding is why CTU, from its beginning, has been committed to working not only with our Protestant brothers and sisters but to have close bonds of friendship and collaboration with both the Jewish and Muslim communities here in Chicago. This is a commitment now permanently institutionalized in our Crown Ryan Chair in Jewish Studies and in our Catholic Muslim dialogue program. Friends from both these com- munities are here tonight and I cannot tell you how much your presence and your friendship mean to us. Please know that at CTU and its Bernardin Center you will always find a home, a place of trust where true dialogue can take place. So, dear friends, our hearts are filled with gratitude tonight. We are by no means perfect, but here at CTU we are very grateful to God and to you, our dearest friends, for keeping us on the right track, for blessing our efforts, for sending us spectacular men and women who are the hope of the future. We cannot reverse our past by pushing a but- ton on a projector or miraculously blot out the violence of the present. But with God’s help we can try to build a new future. Blessed are the peacemakers. Blessed are you.

6 A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVE The State of Ecumenical Relations Vision of Advocacy: by Angela Obu-Anukam, M.A. student Alumna Elizabeth Browne On September 30, 2004, Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical by William Booth, Development Director, and Beth Levrault, Development Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity, and president of the Commission for Office Assistant Religious Relationships with Judaism, visited Catholic Theological Union to deliver a presentation titled, “The Current Situation in Ecumenical Theology.” Visiting Elizabeth Browne (M.T.S. ’91) challenges the disabled. This illumined all my future Chicago from Rome at the invitation of the Lutheran church here, Cardinal Kasper us to see God as disabled. In a recent studies.” conversation at CTU, she explained that this Guided by the Holy Spirit and an unrelent- spoke energetically about relations between Catholicism and other Christian churches perspective may seem surprising because most ing belief that God loves and cares for all throughout the world—how far they have come, and what work still remains to be people view God as perfect and the ideal of creation, Elizabeth took the ideas she nurtured done. After his address, respondants were Rev. John Buchanan, pastor of Fourth every characteristic we strive to achieve. at CTU and put them into action. She became Presbyterian Church, Chicago, and Prof. Antje Jackelén, the director of the Zygon But Elizabeth, who was blinded in a skating an investigator for the U.S. Department of Center for Religion & Science at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. accident at the age of 10, has an image of Education, identifying cases of discrimination Audience members were then able to ask further questions of the panel. One of those God shaped by her unique life experience. due to disability or difference. She currently was CTU Master of Arts in Theology student Angela Obu-Anukam, from Nigeria. Although her ideas may come across as serves on the board of the Blind Service Her reflection follows. radical or even “blasphemous,” as she states Association in Chicago and is involved with in her book The Disabled Disciple, the truth civil rights for the disabled. Her second book, she captures is that the way we “see” God is Creating Inclusive Worship Communities is a Sometime ago, I came across a story where a drunk different for each of us. practical “how to” for constructing hospitable staggered into an empty church and fell asleep. In the A longtime supporter of those ignored or communities of worship that accept people of night, the pastor came to lock the church and found this overlooked because of their disabilities, “see- all races and abilities. man snoring in the church. He woke him up and asked ing” God differently is what Elizabeth has In addition to her CTU degree, Elizabeth him to leave. “Where am I?” the guy asked the pastor. done all her life. “Seeing God as disabled earned a doctoral degree in English and a “This is the Savior and Redeemer’s Baptist church”, becomes much easier to understand when we master’s degree in philosophy, both at Loyola the pastor answered. approach the idea from the angle of the cruci- University, where she also met her husband, The drunk looked on the wall and found a picture hang- fixion, of confronting what Christ crucified Edward. She fondly recalls their first meeting ing there. “Who is that?” he asked pointing to the picture. actually means,” she explains. This image has at a Loyola dance. They soon discovered they “That is St. Peter,” the pastor answered. shaped her vocation as a champion for unity were like-minded partners off the dance floor. Pointing to another one, the man asked, “What of that and acceptance of all. For Elizabeth, a full life Edward Browne has spent his career working other one?” is not one of segregation due to disability, but for Neighborhood Housing Services and now Angela Obu-Anukam “That is St. Paul.” of inclusion. in retirement, he volunteers at the food pantry “You mean Paul of Tarsus?” the drunk queried further. Elizabeth’s life changed dramatically when for Uptown Lutheran Services. Their marriage “Yes, of course,” the old pastor answered patiently. she met social activist Bishop Bernard Shiel of 50 years has been blessed with five chil- of Chicago who was visiting her public high dren, one of whom, Christopher, died of a “Please, tell me, when did these two men become Protestants?” the drunk asked school. When asked what he could do to help brain tumor at the age of 30. Following in the the bewildered pastor. her, Elizabeth expressed her desire to attend footsteps of both parents, the four work in It was interesting listening to Cardinal Kasper, and the responses were edifying a Catholic school for girls. With his various capacities in the helping professions, and interesting. One could imagine some challenges ecumenism has faced and assistance, she was able to enroll in Loretto and live in California, Virginia, and Germany. is facing. It is interesting when at the academic level, or in urban settings, ecumenism High School and began her lifelong advocacy Elizabeth Browne’s life has decidedly been is highly talked about or put into practice. It is also interesting to see how established for “mainstreaming” – to include the disabled one of profound accomplishment. “She pos- power and politics can challenge the efforts of the few committed to the course of as a contributing members of the community. sesses a boundless determination,” Father ecumenism. As Elizabeth says, “Separate anything is Senior states in the foreword to The Disabled The main concern I have, however, is finding out how ecumenism could be fleshed never equal.” Disciple, “and her ideas about union and out in suburban and rural communities. In other words, how can one see the Her convictions later found a home at acceptance undoubtedly resonate with many practical effects of ecumenism at the grassroots level? When we look at the power CTU. Invited in the early ’80s to be a resource of us. For we are all disabled in some way – structures in place, it is baffling to see that Christian communities who have a person for a pilot class on sickness and not always in the traditional sense, but practical need to live ecumenical lives, are not empowered to do so. Therefore, one healing in the Old Testament, she discovered undoubtedly imperfect – and human.” cannot help but think that more efforts are necessary. an environment of inclusion at CTU. This Catholic Theological Union is grateful I remember how my friends of other Christian denominations felt that I am spirit of welcome, which she came to recog- for the special friendship with Elizabeth and nize as a hallmark of CTU, was the driving the Browne family over many years. Their condemned to hell because I have refused to be “born again,” using their own terms. force behind her decision to enroll as a commitment in designating CTU as a I have also listened to the concerns of some of us who believe only Catholics will go student. “I felt welcome,” says Elizabeth. beneficiary in their will is deeply appreciated. to heaven. We remember some of the heated arguments we had (with friends from It was the start of a long relationship that different denominations and faith traditions) involving issues at the core of our beliefs. has resulted in Elizabeth and her husband, Logos readers are invited to consider Discussing our creeds and beliefs was as tense as discussing racial issues. It is still Edward, naming CTU as a beneficiary in their planned gifts as a means of supporting obvious that there are “no-go” areas, and this is usually called “what divides us.” will. They join a growing list of alumni and the mission of CTU. For further This tension could be seen in Bishop Michael Patrick Fagun’s (Catholic Bishop friends who have made the decision to include information, please contact Bill Booth of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria) intervention to the African Synod: “…Without some other CTU in their wills, turning their passionate at 773.753.7473 or [email protected]. preliminary approach to the reality…ecumenism will hardly bear the required results. belief in the mission of Without a well worked out adaptation, dialogue per se may be likened to a dialogue the school into a practi- between a trained doctor and a witch doctor on a unified practice of health delivery.” cal plan to sustain Ecumenism is not about who is right and who is wrong, who is trained and who is not CTU’s legacy and trained. It is not about “we” and “them.” It is about “us.” theirs. We as Catholics have moved far from where we used to be regarding ecumenism. Elizabeth says that as But a lot more needs to be done at the grassroots level to affect the daily life experi- a CTU student, the fac- ences of people in order to avoid having ecumenism be put “on the shelf” as doctoral ulty and staff were more than willing to dissertations or “excused away” as too difficult. Even among leaders of the different focus on her strengths groups, there are misunderstandings as to what should constitute ecumenism and and encourage her in how far we can go. It is not a question of tolerance or a “once-in-a-while thing,” her studies. She adds because our lives are not lived like that. The question, “Who is my neighbor?” needs that she developed a to be asked now more than ever in our efforts to achieve ecumenism. special place in her Jesus told the Samaritan woman that the hour is coming and is now, when people heart for the Passionist will no longer go to the mountain or to Jerusalem to worship but the true worshipers Community because of will worship God in Spirit and in truth the strong support she (John 4: 21-24). We need to learn to received from teachers emphasize the things that bring us Fr. Donald Senior and together, not the things that divide us. the late Fr. Carroll It is essential for groups to create time Stuhlmueller, and and avenues to talk more and have more Bechtold Library encounters. We need more time for Director Fr. Kenneth discussions at the grassroots level, so as O’Malley who read textbooks aloud to her. to clear the air of the stereotypes and Another Passionist, the assumptions we have of each other. As late Fr. Flavian someone once said, it is difficult to be Doherty, head of the enemies with someone who has told you Stauros program, col- his/her story. laborated with her on Worth noting is that ecumenism should issues related to human bear the imprints of Christianity in the suffering. Another contexts of different localities because the teacher who stands out problems of Christians and Christianity in her mind is vary from place to place. More than ever, Robert Schreiter, all Christians need to get involved in this C.PP.S.: “In Fr. Robert process of transformation, with the goal of Schreiter’s class on ecumenism as the outcome. contextualization I discovered how to Photo: Pattie Wigand Sporrong Photo: Monte Gerlach Elizabeth Browne with her faithful companion Damien. Cardinal Walter Kasper approach a theology of

7 Alums Talk Back Survey 2004 continued from page 1

WHO PARTICIPATED One third of the alums who responded to the survey were lay people while the remaining two thirds were women and men religious, a demographic that mirrors a CTU of 10 to 15 years ago (in 2003-04 the student body was 45 percent lay people and 55 percent religious.) Evenly split between women and men, the respondents’ graduation dates ranged from as recent as 2003 back to 1970, and included the very first religious woman student, Sr. Clara Ternes (M.A.’76).

WHAT THEY TOLD US The survey turned out to be a goldmine of information and insight that was very lively, sometimes poetic, and always heartfelt. While there is not space to include all the comments, we thought you might enjoy reading a few comments from former CTU students. These excerpts are grouped by three themes that popped up throughout the responses: the relevance of the CTU education to “Every day I do something ministry, the quality of the CTU educational experience, and how CTU fosters or say something or think the call to ministry. something and realize, ‘That RELEVANCE “The Church today needs CTU. There are fewer and is my CTU dollar at work!’” “As a hospice chaplain I have used my theological edu- fewer institutions within the institutional church that Sherry Meyer (M.T.S. ’91) cation daily, both to provide pastoral care and counsel- invite people to think theologically, to be able to Volunteer missionary with Arua Diocese, ing, as well as offer an image of God as a compassionate analyze pastoral situations honestly, and then have the Uganda, East Africa spiritual healer or reconciler. This image of God pro- skills needed to enter into the kind of dialogue that vides an ideology for my work, whether as a chaplain, can help people make conscious decisions, influence bereavement care coordinator, or volunteer coordinator. pastoral practice, and influence teaching. We need I seek to become the conduit through which God’s grace places that foster this reality so we do not lose sight of FOSTERING CALL and love may extend toward others.” the call that the Spirit has given the entire church.” “CTU empowers men and women to be professional Jennifer Steel Gooby (M.Div. ’00) Rev. Paul Colloton, O.P. (D.Min. ’01) ministers in all aspects of church life. The courses devel- Hospice chaplain, Georgia Director of continuing education, National Association op and nurture the whole person of the minister and the of Pastoral Musicians, Washington, D.C. whole body of the church.” “My training in cross-cultural ministry was a highlight Mary LaMont (M.A. ’91) “CTU has helped me stay connected to the universal of my education. The lessons I learned have helped me Theology teacher, Loyola Academy, Chicago, Ill. in the many types of ministry in which I have been church through experiences with classmates from around involved, even [in] an advantaged, suburban environ- the world and attention to multi-cultural issues. The “A very positive experience for me...was interacting with ment. There isn’t a day that my theological education publications that come through CTU professors, other religious communities. I was led to a great appreci- and formation aren’t called into play.” especially New Theology Review and Preach magazine, ation of the diversity of charisms in the church and Stephen Jendraszak (M.T.S. ’81) are excellent.” reconfirmed in my own calling to be a Friar Minor.” Parish manager, Indianapolis, Ind. Katherine DeVries (M.Div. ’00; D.Min. candidate) Rev. John Doctor, O.F.M. (M.Div. ’76) Associate director, Young Adult Ministry, Provincial, Sacred Heart Province of Friar Minors, “I use my CTU theological education 1) when looking at Archdiocese of Chicago St. Louis, Missouri questions re: culture and inculturation in many different parts of the world, 2) in developing formation programs “The mission of CTU...has taken the necessary steps to “Learning new ways of thinking about religious experi- in different continents, 3) in recommending sisters for prepare for the diversity of the church. CTU asks ques- ence, new interpretations of scripture, and my interac- specialist studies, 4) in analyzing future trends for reli- tions, sets new visions, forges relationships.” tions with the talented, sincere and credible women who gious life in general and for my own congregation, and Timone Newsome, (M.Div. ’02, Tolton Scholar) were my mentors/peers, gave me courage and confidence Director of ReCil (Reclaiming Christ in Life), in reaffirming my commitment to religious life–a gift I 5) for lecturing to religious in different parts of the Archdiocese of Chicago world.” continue to cherish.” Sr. Patricia Murray, I.B.V.M. (M.A. ’04) “CTU brings the universal church to its teaching today – Sr. Rose Kruppa, C.D.P. (M.T.S. ’84) Superior, Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary not only in theory, but in person. Acceptance of students Facilitator/consultant for religious orders; Ph.D. candidate, Illinois Benedictine University congregation, Rome, Italy from other countries challenges the status quo. CTU is still faithful to a balanced approach in its teaching at a “The greatest ways in which I use my CTU education QUALITY time when it might be challenged by both the conserva- are—first of all in my desire to continue growing as “We need a strong institution like CTU...to provide not tive and liberal.” a good religious in the Church today, and, secondly, only the necessary seminary education for priests and Sr. Clara Ternes, A.S.C. (M.A. ’76) in my ability to use multiple disciplines in multiple deacons but to continue—as they do so well—the educa- Corporate director of mission, values, and ethics, tion of lay ministers in all areas of church life. The urban Southern Illinois Healthcare tasks. CTU helped broaden me. The scholarship and setting, the ecumenical ties, and the international flavor wisdom and engagement of the CTU professors were of the students and faculty are the three most important “At CTU I had the delightful experience of sitting with extraordinary. They enticed us to want to know more. factors. It goes without saying that the academic and practitioners from all over the globe, from different reli- Great professors!” pastoral experience of the faculty is a major plus.” gious traditions, laity and clerics, men and women, mar- Rev. Kermit Holl, O.S.C. (M.Div. ’90) John Wright, (D.Min. ’00) ried and single, etc.—delightful dialogue and insights.” Local superior, Crosier Community; High school chaplain, Shoreview, Minn. Director of marketing, J.S. Paluch/World Library Rev. Tomas Burns McNamara (D.Min. ’96) Publications, Chicago, Ill. Parish priest, coordinator of ongoing lay formation, Lima, Peru

While CTU graduates number only several thousand, their global impact has been ALUMNI/AE ASSOCIATION considerable. It’s not surprising given the enormous degree of impact the school itself exerts Begin or renew your membership today! locally, nationally, and worldwide. The dynamic force behind this reach and influence are the committed women and men, both students and faculty, who unflinchingly give their lives, All CTU graduates are invited to join the Alumni/ae Association. A wisdom, and talents to embody the truth of Christ’s reconciling message. great way of staying connected to CTU and furthering your educational In conclusion, here is one last alum opinion from Rev. Robert Zahrt (D.Min. ’79) and ministerial development, the benefits of membership include: of Fort Wayne, Ind.: • Library privileges at CTU’s Paul Bechtold Library “My uncle Walt once lived in the Hotel Aragon that CTU calls • 25% discount on Summer Institute courses home. He lived there while working at the 1933 World’s Fair (held • One-year subscription to New Theology Review (a $28 value; at the site of the former Meig’s Field), selling refrigerators. $32 for non-US residents) published jointly by Catholic “I think it’s about time that the old building had a new Theological Union and Washington Theological Union. • Logos, CTU’s periodic newsletter neighbor to help carry the burden of providing CTU with an urban campus.” Cost of membership is $50/year. Please mail a check to the attention of Patricia Shevlin, Catholic Theological Union, 5401 S. Cornell Ave. Note: All CTU alums are invited to complete the Chicago, IL 60615. Or give online at: www.ctu.edu. survey. To have a copy sent or e-mailed to you, contact Patricia Shevlin, 773.753.5318 or If you would like to be on an email list for job opportunities, public [email protected]. events, and other CTU news bulletins, please notify [email protected].

8 A Time to Build: CTU constructs a new calendar and curriculum by Stephanie Sinnott, Marketing & Communications Associate

Alexander laments, “I’m afraid mic experience that empha- I over-scheduled myself this sizes “personal and intellectual summer by not paying enough integration and the interdisci- attention to the loss of four plinary dimension of theology weeks. Consequently, I’m try- and ministry.” The hallmark of ing the patience of at least two the new curriculum is the editors. I hope to be caught up Core, a three-part program of by Christmas–that’s the gift study required of all Master of I’m looking forward to!” Divinity and Master of Arts in To the students, however, the Pastoral Studies students. 15-week term is making a big The Core begins with team- difference. Master of Divinity taught foundational courses: student Katie Brick says, “We The Theology of Ministry; simply have more time to Theological Methods; cover things, which I like. Diversity in Dialogue; and Having experienced both quar- Sources Through History. ter and semester systems, I pre- Complementary courses build Photo: Stephanie Sinnott Mary Frohlich, R.S.C.J., takes over for Sr. Bergant halfway through fer semesters. I retain more and upon the themes introduced this interdisciplinary course. have more time to reflect and here and develop them further, integrate, which I think is in areas such as: Liturgical into the overall ministerial picture and absolutely key to my develop- Planning; Living the Moral Life; also how class material that had been Photo: Stephanie Sinnott ment as a minister.” Abraham’s Children–Jews, Christians, taught independently of each other in the Dianne Bergant, C.S.A., leads the first half of the team-taught course, The Art of Doing Theology: Theological Methods. Much more than a different and Muslims; Introduction to Bible old curriculum relate to each other.” calendar marked the start of the Studies; and others. Finally, integration Though the implementation has gone The summer of 2004 was noticeably 2004-05 academic year, however. Over courses bring four themes related to well thus far, Professor Alexander says shorter than in years past. Rather than five years ago, recognizing the opportuni- the church’s evangelizing mission to that it’s still premature to evaluate what stretching from June to late September, ty that coincided with this switch, CTU’s life in the classroom: Witness and the impact of the curriculum will be. for the first time since the school’s found- faculty embarked upon a thorough over- Proclamation– The God of Jesus Christ; “The new curriculum was designed to ing, summer was over for the CTU com- haul of the curriculum. They sought to Liturgy, Prayer, and Contemplation– introduce the kind of foundational change munity at the end of August. By the day integrate CTU’s renowned academic Ecclesial Spirituality; Justice, Peace, the in theological education that really cannot after Labor Day classrooms were filled programs and teaching with a response to Integrity of Creation, and Reconciliation; be measured after one semester, or even with students and teachers. It was a shock the growing need for church ministers to and Inculturation and Dialogue. one year,” he states. “We are already in for many unused to this schedule. But this be prepared to “discern wisely the signs Courses beyond the Core (Area the initial stages of implementing a change served a greater purpose than dis- of the times.” Requirements and Electives included) are process of assessment of the curriculum rupting vacation and travel plans. Existing courses and requirements were also being re-written to fit the 15-week and expect to harvest its first fruits some- After over 35 years operating in the scrapped to make room for a bottom-up semesters and cover topics in greater time at the beginning of the next academ- quarter-based academic calendar, Catholic curriculum re-design. The new design breadth and depth. Master of Arts stu- ic year....I have great faith that the results Theological Union has switched to a cal- pays attention to the students’ academic dents will be able to take advantage of of this assessment will be very positive, endar consisting of two 15-week semes- program in a holistic way, and envisions these new offerings, though their program while at the same time showing us just ters, fall and spring, plus an intensive outcomes that go beyond previously held of study is much less structured. All CTU how much more work we have to do to “J-Term” in January. (The three-week notions of what a Master of Divinity students will benefit from the uniquely really make these curricular changes Summer Institute will continue as usual.) graduate should know and be able to do. holistic education this new curriculum sing.” The move was made in order to maintain According to the rationale for the new provides, so that they are prepared for Finally, another significant change at congruence with CTU’s sister schools in curriculum, “our students require a broad ministry and leadership in service to the CTU this year is the addition of new the Chicago area who have also converted and critical vision of the world, an appre- church in an increasingly global world. faculty and program directors who, to semester systems. Cross-registration ciation of the historical forces and politi- Edward Bohley, a Master of Divinity together with the experienced faculty among the Association of Chicago cal and socioeconomic challenges facing student who, in his second year, has expe- and administration, will help guide this Theological Schools is a popular option all peoples of the world today, and a rienced the previous model as well as the transition, ensure that CTU’s ventures for students of all schools. sense of the church’s identity as a partner new curriculum, states, “More material forward go smoothly, and make their own But to accommodate this change in God’s saving work in that world.” has been added, especially material that mark on the ever evolving programs and required that CTU’s academic side for The acknowledgment of these new integrates different facets of ministry. educational experiences that are at the one year give up a few weeks of summer challenges in the classroom and out in the The new curriculum enables students to heart of CTU. Their stories follow. break. Associate Professor of Islam Scott world resulted in the creation of an acade- understand how tidbits of knowledge fit

Introducing... New faculty and program directors

Laurie Brink, O.P. Edmund Kee-Fook Chia Eileen D. Crowley Director of the Biblical Study and Travel Programs; Assistant Professor of Doctrinal Theology Assistant Professor of Word and Worship Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies Edmund Chia is a third-genera- Eileen Crowley is a native of In 1994 Laurie Brink, then a tion Chinese born in Malaysia. He Rochester, N.Y., another city novice with the Dominican Sisters of grew up and was educated through situated on a Great Lake, Ontario. Sinsenawa and a student at CTU, the Malay-language, a practice pro- Consequently, in coming to Chicago participated in the Fall Israel Study moted by the Catholic mission and in being able to live just blocks Program. She vividly recalls being in schools, in an English-speaking from Lake Michigan, she feels quite the Holy Land and listening as New culture. He came to the U.S. for at home. She finds the lake, in all its Testament Professor Barbara Reid, graduate school in the early 1990s. moods, endlessly fascinating. O.P. read from the Gospel of Mark, Professor Chia did further graduate Teaching, too, she finds endlessly “with a brilliant sky of stars above, study a decade later in the fascinating. “Students in my current while the replica of a first century Netherlands. He is author of CTU class come from 11 different fishing boat rocked in the dark Sea of Galilee.” Towards a Theology of Dialogue: Schillebeeckx’s Method countries,” she says. “The cultural diversity and the stu- Ten years later, Laurie credits CTU with affirming her as Bridge between Vatican’s Dominus Iesus and Asia’s dents’ various levels of mastery of English keep me on vocation and directing her to her profession as a biblical FABC Theology and editor of Dialogue? Resource my toes. In my course ‘Communications Skills in scholar. After having worked as a campus minister and Manual for Catholics in Asia. Ministry,’ I am using every possible communications skill director of service learning at Dominican University in Through his work for the Asian Bishops’ Conference, I have and every form of communications media I can get Illinois, Professor Brink has returned to CTU as a mem- he has traveled to more than 20 countries in Asia and a my hands on so that we can communicate effectively in ber of the biblical faculty and director of the Biblical Study dozen more in Europe. “Since coming to the U.S. and our own multi-cultural context.” These media forms & Travel Programs. She is co-author with the former CTU about two months ago,” he says, “I’ve not stepped include video clips on worship around the world, flip director Marianne Race, C.S.J. of In This Place: into an airplane and am actually enjoying this time of charts, visual art, music, websites, and a group faciliation Reflections on the Land of the Gospels for the Liturgical ‘retreat’ from airspace.” In addition, he states, “The truly process called “Photolanguage” to illustrate topics, Cycles. multi-cultural student body at CTU is making me feel very improve students’ comprehension of assigned material, “My biblical education at CTU provided me with the much at home.” and stimulate their imaginations. critical skills to engage scripture in its ancient context in Professor Crowley’s area of special research is the order to interpret it for today’s church,” she says. current use of multi-media in today’s worship, Catholic “Returning as a member of the faculty is not only a privi- and Protestant, in countries around the world. As a lege but an opportunity to participate in CTU’s mission of liturgist and professional writer and media producer, she educating minsters for the global church.” welcomes such opportunities to address issues of the integration of worship, arts, and communications.

9 Carmen Marie Nanko its characterization, its arrangement guidance and direction in discerning their personal call Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry; Director of of the events or plot—in order to from God. Field Education discover the intention and message “I particularly enjoyed directing the program of lay Carmen Nanko was born and of the implied author and the antici- formation in Boston run by St. John’s Seminary,” he says. raised in the Bronx, New York. She pated or ideal response of the “I love to teach and am convinced that teaching is a moved to Washington, D.C. as an implied reader. ministry in itself. And, last but not least, I love the Boston undergraduate student in order to Thanh is completing his Ph.D. at Red Sox!” major in theology and religious the Gregorian University in Rome, studies at the Catholic University of His dissertation is titled, “The America. She stayed at Catholic U. Legitimation of Gentile Admission Rev. Terry Johnson until coming to CTU this fall, and is and Integration: A Narrative Approach to Acts 10:1-11:18.” Director, Hesburgh Sabbatical Program now in her 25th year working in He is a priest and missionary in the Society of the Divine Terry Johnson grew up in Catholic education. Word. Matteson, Ill., a suburb south of Carmen says, “One of my passions is baseball, with a Chicago, in a family of seven. A partiality for the New York Yankees, on occasion the New priest of the Archdiocese of York Mets, and the Puerto Rican Winter Leagues. This Robin Ryan, C.P. Chicago, he was associate pastor of interest plays into my theological research as well—I’m Director, Catholics On Call vocation program St. Francis Xavier Parish in Chicago currently working on publishing projects, from my per- Adjunct Professor in Systematic Theology prior to coming to CTU, and he now spective as a U.S. Hispanic theologian, that explore the Robin Ryan is originally from lives at St. John DeLaSalle Parish. intersection of religion and popular culture through the Richmond, Virginia. He joined the He also serves on the board of lens of beisbol.” Passionist community while in trustees for Nazareth Academy in Carmen’s long term commitments include the develop- college. His first stay at Catholic LaGrange Park, Ill. ment and mentoring of Latino/a scholars and ministers in Theological Union was Terry says, “I came to CTU because I believe in the all theological and pastoral education. She works with the during the early 1980s, when he inclusiveness that exists here, and I believe it is a model Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the U.S. studied for his master of divinity and for the entire church.” From his perspective as director of (ACHTUS), the Hispanic Theological Initiative (HTI) and master of arts in theology degrees the Hesburgh Sabbatical, Terry states, “I feel strongly that teaches with the Hispanic Summer Program and the (1981-84). He recalls, “One of the all ministers should have the opportunity to take sabbati- Tepeyac Institute. She is the author of Campus Ministry: highlights of my study was partici- cal time to renew and update themselves...especially in Identity, Mission, and Praxis. pating in the Fall Israel Study Program. Fr. Carroll the Hesburgh program.” Stuhlmueller led the program that year.” An avid gardener, he says, “I enjoy digging in the earth Since ordination in 1984, Professor Ryan’s ministry has and nurturing life through the plants and shrubs and earth Thanh Van Nguyen, S.V.D. been divided between retreat ministry and teaching theol- worms I encounter. I also like to ride my bike and attend Assistant Professor of New Testament ogy, along with responsibilities for ministerial formation. live theater when I am able.” Plus, he jokes, “I look Thanh Van Nguyen studies the narrative unity of the As director of Catholics On Call, a developing program forward to being part of the CTU archery team in the Gospels and Acts, and analyzes all the elements of the to foster vocations–religious and lay–for young adults, near future!” narrative from the story. He also looks at the way the Professor Ryan brings his teaching, formation, and story is told its literary style and point of view, its settings, retreat leadership experience to a generation hungry for

ALUMNEWS

Albert Haase, O.F.M. (M.Div. ’82) church, my studies and especially my cians, psychiatrists, an Iroquois elder, in leadership qualities, that could help became assistant professor of theology relationships and experiences at CTU hospice workers, chaplains, musicians me be a voice for peace in the wider at Quincy University (Quincy, Ill.). continually shape my life, and, I believe, and those who do body-work of various society and amongst the different faith Ordained in 1983, Albert worked at the lives of those I connect with. kinds—all concerned with ‘the good communities.” Mayslake Retreat House in Oak Brook, Looking forward to hearing from CTU death’ and how we can learn from each Ill., and was a pastor and preacher for in the future. What a great Google expe- other.” She has been teaching for the Timone Newsome (M.Div. ’02) has the Tien Mu Catholic Church in Taipei, rience!” School of Professional Studies at Loyola been appointed to a newly developed Taiwan, and at parish missions in the University Chicago, and in September position with the Archdiocese of U.S. and Cameroon during the early Marco Tavanti, M.C.C.J. (M.Div. ’94) will begin teaching for the theology Chicago working with 18-23 year olds. 1990s. He taught and consulted for vari- is assistant professor in DePaul department. She recently authored, “The Black ous businesses and institutes in China in University’s (Chicago) Public Services Woman’s Sense of the Divine Shapes Us the late ’90s and through 2003. He was graduate program. He writes, “I am now Julius Frazier (M.A. ’00) was ordained All,” for Centerings published by 8th also a pastor in China for multi-national responsible for a new master of science a deacon in May, 2004. Day Center for Justice. Catholics through the Embassies of degree in international public services. Canada and the United Kingdom (1997- This program prepares professionals Tim McCowan (D.Min. ’01) writes Rosalind Sanders (M.Div. ’04) is a 2004). interested in pursuing management posi- from Australia, “This year has been an consultant for catechesis with Vicariate tions within international non-govern- especially rewarding and rich one for VI of the Archdiocese of Chicago. She Vernon Meyer (M.A. ’84) began work mental organizations (INGOs), IGOs me.” In December, Tim plans to marry is also the African-American consultant at Kino Institute, a center for adult faith and in other NGOs/NPOs engaged in Mary Rae, whom he met through the for catechesis. In October she started formation in Phoenix, after his CTU human rights, development and cross- WellSpring Centre. Tim will become another assignment as co-host of graduation, and was the director of the cultural work. I am coordinating the var- step-father and step-grandfather to “Echoing God’s Word,” a monthly talk biblical studies program there for eight ious study abroad intensive courses we Mary’s large family. He has also been show on Chicago radio AM 820. years. In 1999 he enrolled at the currently offer in Mexico, Italy, Ireland, busy in ministry. He writes, “ This year I University of Dayton (Ohio) in theology France, Brazil, and India.” Additionally, began a program of building bridges Karen Soos (M.Div.’04) accepted a and U.S. Catholicism. Vernon graduated Marco continues part time as the associ- through interfaith dialogue with sec- position as Catholic campus minister at in August with a Ph.D. in theology. His ate director of the Hay Leadership ondary students at three schools Davidson College in Davidson, North dissertation is “This Far By Faith-A Project, which is expanding to assess [Christian, Jewish, and Muslim.] We Carolina. The school is a Presbysterian History of Black Catholics in Phoenix, and develop value-oriented leadership had 20 students participate in four ses- liberal arts college north of Charlotte. 1868-2003.” A priest of the Diocese of practices in the U.S. and worldwide. sions together, which involved sharing a Phoenix, he celebrated his 25th anniver- meal, learning a skill, and sharing their sary of ordination in May. Tim Hickey, C.S.Sp. (M.A. ’97) is now journey of faith with each other in small STUDENTS Executive Director of Mission and groups. The whole initiative was a won- Donna Ferency (M.T.S. ’91) writes, Identity at Duqesne University and vice derful success.” He continues to facili- Robert Cassey (M.A.P.S.) joined the “Just decided to Google my name for chair of the Duquesne University tate a formation program in reconcilia- staff of the John Paul II Newman Center fun and to my amazement, I found the I Corporation Council, Spiritans. tion ministry at the WellSpring Centre. at the University of Illinois at Chicago. was a ‘missing alum’... I’ve moved a lot Tim is also beginning the process of Now a deacon in the Joliet (Ill.) diocese, since the very special CTU days. From MaryEllen O’Brien (M.A. ’99) spent becoming an ordained Baptist minister: Bob spent 27 years as an attorney, 1995 to 2002 I was the executive direc- July 2004 working for Jesuit Family “Over the last 2 years, I have discerned recently with Chicago-based Accenture. tor of a community action agency for Retreats at Blue Ridge Summit, Penn. a growing call to the ordained ministry. I He is featured in a new CTU ad for the McLean and Livingston Counties, Ill. In The retreat house sits on a mountaintop believe God has given me pastoral and Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies 2003, after retiring, I became a consul- along the Appalachian Trail. Families relational gifts, and the desire and call- degree. tant for Kane County, Ill., coordinating come from various east coast cities for ing to pastoral leadership. Although I its Continuum of Care Program for a week. She wrote a feature article have really enjoyed teaching spirituality Parris Washington (M.Div.) was part Homeless Persons. Last summer I about the retreat for the October 8, 2004 at the Churches of Christ Theological of the ministry team for a National moved back ‘home’ to Milwaukee issue of National Catholic Reporter. College, and running the formation pro- Gathering of Black Catholic Men hosted where my four children and grandchil- MaryEllen was a featured speaker at the gram at WellSpring, I really want to try by the Black Catholic Clergy dren live. I now do development work first Living Well & Dying Well and live out my call to peacemaking and Conference in Memphis this October. with a firm that specializes in the devel- Conference held in Kitchener, Ontario reconciliation in a local community of opment, construction, and management last fall. She says, “The wonderfully faith, on a day-to-day basis. I feel this of affordable senior independent hous- uplifting conference brought together an would give me both a stronger ground- NOTE: Send your news or updates to ing. Although all my post academic exciting and diverse group of people— ing in living out my call among ‘ordi- AlumNews, CTU—Room 204, or work has been outside the official theologians, poets, storytellers, physi- nary Australians’, and equip me further e-mail us at: [email protected].

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Angie: Did what you learn help your faith? Challenge it? Cassandra: Yes Patrick: Yes, it strengthened my faith. The talks helped Cassandra: I was just listening :-) me learn more about my faith. Angie: Has Peacebuilders changed you? Why? How? Liz: I also enjoyed Fr. Gary’s lecture about cultural diver- Cassandra: Yes, I see that I am more passionate about sity. He was very interactive and energetic. On the day he issues that affect my community. It’s lol sometimes spoke, I was worried how my ministry site would be. I shocking to me, because like I truly am passionate about didn’t want to offend people (as in, “I have more then these concepts. you, so what am I supposed to talk to you about?) I came Cassandra: I’m not saying I want to do this project, just away with a better understanding that people aren’t mis- because I have to but because I want to and that makes a fortunate or sad because they’re homeless. They still have big difference. gifts, like every other person in the world. Liz: I feel spiritually altered. I witnessed so many things in the week and I can never forget or ignore them. I think Angie: Can you think of a perception you had about your- about Peacebuilders about once a day because it was fun. self, others, the church that have changed as a result of I think I’m a bit more relaxed since the week. I realized peacebuilders? there are bigger problems in the world then those I’m Patrick: I felt our Church was divided...I felt far away probably fretting over. from the leaders of the Church. Thru Peacebuilders I real- Patrick: It has made realize where I was going with my ize it is all one Church and we are all one family. That life, and how that wasn’t too promising. ... and it made Photo: Daniel O’Connell helped me come closer to my Church. me realize that you help people then being the best, or Peacebuilder Liz Droel embraces director Angie Appleby Purcell at the commissioning ceremony this summer. Angie: What are you doing for your Peace Project? Why? being the leader...As long as I do my best to make a dif- Liz: I am creating a movie/discussion series dealing with ference. Angie: Cool. Amen, brother. justice issues. Going into the week, I knew I wanted my Angie: That’s excellent. Stay that way!! That is all God Patrick: It would be cool to renew our friendships and project to involve movies. They are what I love and I asks of us, to do our best & be faithful learn new ways to lead our new projects. knew the only way to have a fun project is to create something I would attend myself. After talking to Art Angie: If you could ask Jesus any question about peace, Angie: Last question... [Sheridan, a Peacebuilders mentor], he gave me the idea what would you ask? Angie: Anything else you want to share with for the discussion portion. After that, it grew into some- Cassandra: I would ask him, why is it so hard for us our readers? thing I am very proud of. human beings to accept peace? It's like we never are Cassandra: I just feel honored, having the opportunity to Angie: What is the most challenging thing about being a satisfied. be in a lifetime experience. PB? Patrick: How could we fully achieve peace? Patrick: I believe this was the first time I truly felt at Patrick: to keep the same excitement and vigor going. Patrick: This is what life is about. peace with myself, and truly felt that being myself is the Cassandra: I agree...just not giving up. Keeping the Angie: No doubt!!! best and only way to be. excitement but also not doubting myself on doing my Angie: Good for you, Pat. Most people don’t learn that project. Angie: What would you like the upcoming retreat to lesson in their lifetime. Cassandra: It’s hard sometimes when people really focus on? Patrick: Thanks for the opportunity of PB. don’t understand what you want to do and how you want Cassandra: The effect we will have giving 150% to the Cassandra: Most def. I just don’t really have any words to do it. projects to say... its that type of experience. Patrick: I saw how truly happy [Peacebuilders mentor] Angie: You both have been great!!!! Thanks for hanging Angie: Okay, just a few more questions. Okay? Steve Delaney was and that really made me realize that in there with me. Patrick: ok money, or power is not what it is about, but feeling good Patrick: Good ’nite Angie: Cassandra, are u still there? about what you do, and having integrity in what you do.

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Michel Andraos, assistant professor of Judaism,” in Great Events from History: Gilberto Cavazos-González, O.F.M., involved in prostitution. His long affilia- cross-cultural ministry, facilitated the The Ancient World, Prehistory-476 C.E., assistant professor of spirituality, tion with Chicago’s Genesis House and “Theology of Peace, Managua, Mark W. Chavalas, editor (Salem Press). co-translated Loving the Church: its founder Edwina Gately (M.T.S.’81) Nicaragua” workshop at the Peace Reflections on the Letter to the is also highlighted on the site. In spring Institute of the Culture, Spirituality, and Over the last months John Ephesians, by Raniero Cantalaessa 2003, Depaul was featured in an article Theology of Peace Project, in Central Pawlikowski, O.S.M. professor of (St. Anthony Messenger Press.) in Streetwise, the weekly publication America last August. ethics, spoke on the issues in Mel that supports the homeless in Chicago. Gibson’s film in a range of settings in Barbara Reid, professor of New Mission in the 21st Century, edited by Chicago and Canada. In the summer Testament, has a chapter, “The Power of OBITUARY Steven Bevans, S.V.D., Louis J. he traveled Europe: lecturing in Widows and How to Suppress It (Acts Luzbetak Professor of Mission and Scandinavia at the Swedish Council 6:1-7)” in A Feminist Companion to the Brother Wayne Teasdale, 58, long time Culture, and Roger Schroeder, S.V.D., of Christians & Jews and several Acts of the Apostles, Amy Jill Levine, adjunct faculty member of CTU and associate professor of cross-cultural universities; at the Parliament of editor (T&T Clark, International). adjunct professor at DePaul University ministry, was published in Indonesian. World Religions (Spain); and at the and Columbia College, passed away Steve was recently elected vice presi- International Council of Christians and Robert Schreiter, C.PP.S., Bernardin October 20 after a long bout with can- dent of the American Society of Jews (Germany), where he was re-elect- Center Vatican II Professor of Theology, cer. For most of his academic career Missiology. ed president for a second term. He trav- had the lectures he gave on reconcilia- Wayne devoted himself to interreligious eled to South America to keynote at the tion and peacemaking at the British and study, particularly of eastern religious Barbara Bowe, R.S.C.J., professor of Vatican-Jewish International Dialogue Irish Association of Mission Studies traditions. His great interest was the biblical studies, received first place (Buenos Aires) and speak at the published in Mission, Violence, and interconnection of these traditions with awards in scripture and spirituality from University of Chile Medical School. He Peacemaking, Mellor and Yates, editors, the spirituality of Christianity. He was a the Catholic Press Association for her recently published “Commitment to (Cliff College Publishing). In May he popular writer and lecturer and was per- book Biblical Foundations of Community: Interfaith Relations and received an honorary doctorate in sonally active in interreligious dialogue. Spirituality (Sheed & Ward). Barbara Faithful Witness” in Perspectives on humane letters from Saint Joseph’s He was a lay monk, teacher, and activist says, “These awards are doubly hearten- The Passion of Christ, Religious College, Indiana. His book, The who built common ground among the ing since the whole point was to span Thinkers and Writers Explore the Issues Ministry of Reconciliation, was world’s religions. He served on the the two disciplines.” She acknowledged Raised by the Controversial Movie, published in Korean. board of trustees of the Parliament of the CTU Biblical Spirituality program in Jonathan Burnham, editor (Miramax the World’s Religions and as a member her foreword. Books), and with David Sandmel, the Donald Senior, C.P., president and of the Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, Crown Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies, professor of New Testament studies, helped draft their Universal Declaration Anthony Gittins, C.S.Sp., Bishop wrote “Perspectives on Mel Gibson’s was elected vice president of the of Nonviolence. He authored several Francis Ford M.M. Professor of Passion,” for Criterion, the journal of Association of Theological Schools and books including The Mystic Heart: Catholic Missiology published Come the University of Chicago Divinity in 2006 will become its president. Discovering a Universal Spirituality in Follow Me: The Commandments of School. The Polish journal Przglad des- the World’s Religions (1999), A Monk in Jesus (Ligouri/Triumph), the companion ignated him as one of the 100 most Depaul Genska, O.F.M., degree The World: Cultivating a Spiritual Life volume to Encountering Jesus. Come influential Poles living abroad. This fall programs secretary, who has ministered (2002), Awakening the Spirit, Inspiring Follow Me takes the commands of Jesus he is teaching at Cambridge University to men and women in prostitution since the Soul: 30 Stories of Interspiritual as the starting point for an invitation to in the newly-created Sternberg 1972, has brought his ministry begun Discovery in the Community of Faiths, discipleship. Interreligious Fellowship. He will hold a on the hard streets of Chicago and edited with Martha Howard (2004). second fellowship at St. Edmund’s New York to a new address: Wayne was a favorite teacher, a Leslie Hoppe, O.F.M., professor of Old College at Cambridge. http://www.depaulgenska.com. Depaul’s pastoral presence in the halls of CTU, Testament studies, published There website raises awareness of his own and a beloved figure in the Chicago Shall Be No Poor Among You: Poverty Amanda Quantz, assistant professor of ministry, shares reflections and prayers, community. He will be missed. in the Bible (Abingdon); and “Birth of the history of world Christianity, and and lists resources to help those

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2004 APRIL DECEMBER Thursday-Friday, April 21-22 Sunday, Dec. 5 World Mission Institute: "Peacemaking: Conflict Groundbreaking for CTU's Campus Renewal Project Transformation and Healing" 3 p.m., The Courtyards Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, 1100 East 55th St., Chicago 2005 **For registration information, contact the Chicago Center FEBRUARY—MARCH for Global Ministries at 773.753.2564 or [email protected]. Wednesday, Feb. 16 Scherer Lecture: "Religion, a Peacemaking or War-Driving Wednesday, April 27 Force?", Gerhard Beestermoller, Author, Iraq: Threat and Blessed are the Peacemakers Trustee Dinner Response Honoring: Mohammad Darawshe, Middle East director, and 3:30 p.m., Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Daniel Lubetzky, founder and president, of the PeaceWorks 1100 East 55th St., Chicago Foundation and its OneVoice Initiative. 5:30 p.m., Chicago Hilton & Towers February 27—March 5 Tolton Program 15th Anniversary Week (see box below) MAY Friday—Saturday, May 6-7 February 28—March 1 Catholic-Muslim Conference Rabbi Hayim Perelmuter Conference Pastoral Care for Muslim Patients: “The Challenges of “Contexting Texts: Jews and Christians in Conversation Spiritual Companionship,” and “Islam 101 for Pastoral about the Bible” Companions” Tues., 4:30 p.m.: Winter Shapiro Lecture Times TBA, The Courtyards “After DABRU EMET: Do Christians Need Jewish Approval?”, David Novak, University of Toronto JUNE Visit www.ctu.edu/conferences/ for more information. June 6-24 Summer Institute Monday, March 14 Details, courses, and registration will be available online in World Mission Lecture early 2005 at www.ctu.edu Mary Jo Leddy, Director, Romero House Community for Refugees, Toronto; Adjunct Prof., Regis College, Toronto 4:30 p.m., The Courtyards

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