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Every year it is a joy to watch the new seminarians grab hold of a vision and desire to consecrate themselves to Mary. In other words, to find Jesus through Mary.

From the moment of her conception, Mary was filled with seas of divine power, wisdom and love. And from that superabundance she pours out grace and affection upon all of her children - ennobling, teaching, protecting and consoling them on a path of sanctification. Fr. Michael Becker Rector After nearly 20 years of priesthood and 30 years since my adult conversion, I see that, all around me, Mary is raising up an army to fill the world with authentic love and peace.

Many seminarians wear a chain on their wrist, signifying that they made the consecration to Mary, while others wear the Brown Scapular. These are a public witness and a personal reminder that Mary is always with us as our Mother.

Michael E. Gaitley’s book 33 Days to Morning Glory is quite popular among the seminarians as well, especially as we mark the 100th anniversary of Fatima in 2017.

Recently, I asked Alex Marquette, a new man from Maple Lake, Minn., what inspired him to make his consecration to Mary. He responded, “I admire the devotion of Nathaniel Daubner, and I want to have that, too.”

Nathaniel has a contagious devotion to and love for Mary. The witness of holy souls, like Nathanial and Alex, provides the inspiration which moves our hearts to deeper conversion.

Mary’s presence and activity should be highlighted on the nightly news. On October 7, coinciding with the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, thousands of Polish Catholics gathered to pray for their own beloved country and Europe in an event known as “Rosary at the Borders.” On October 13, our SJV seminarians and priest staff processed through the University of St. Thomas campus as they prayed the mysteries of the Rosary, carried a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, and interceded for our fellow students, teachers, Church and world. All around us, Mary is raising up an army to fill the world with authentic love and peace.

I am so happy that our seminarians are whole heartedly captured by Mary’s maternal love and invitation. I pray we can find for her more recruits.

Seminarians Kevin Hufnagel (left) and Joseph Nguyen provide a glimpse 2 | Vianneynews onthecover into their world as they discern the priesthood. See pages 8-10. The 2017-2018 Academic Year Begins

Fr. Williams Joins Formation Staff

120 men from 22 dioceses F r. Peter Williams joined the SJV formation staff this fall as a part- are currently enrolled. time formator and spiritual director. His previous assignments include vice rector of The Saint Paul Seminary and pastor of Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in St. Paul. F r. Williams has served as director of the Harry J. Flynn Catechetical 24 SJV seminarians graduated in 2017; Institute since 2013 and has been an instructor since its founding 16 continued on toward major seminary. in 2008. In addition to his new role at SJV, he is the minister to clergy for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Ordained in 2004, F r. Williams is a member of the Companions of Christ, a 28 SJV alumni were ordained fraternity of diocesan priests and to the priesthood in 2017. seminarians.

“I love Jesus and am beyond privileged to be a priest,” 24 SJV seminarians will study in Williams said. “I am blessed to Rome in 2017-2018. share this with the young men who are discerning a vocation to the priesthood.”

3 Updates from Abroad

For the past 19 years, a semester abroad in Rome has been a formative experience for the SJV seminarians - spiritually, academically and culturally. During the 2017-2018 academic year, 24 men will study at the Dominican Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (The Angelicum). The seminarians reside at the along with Fr. Paul Gitter, SJV formator and spiritual director. Discernment and formation continue as they are immersed in more than 2,000 years of Catholic history and culture. They also take every opportunity to travel around Italy and beyond.

Eleven SJV seminarians are pictured in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. First row (left to right): Matthew Jakupco, Jeff Todd, Connor Orabut, Logan Obrigewitch and Mitchell McLaughlin. Second row (left to right): Zach Halloran, Ryan Anderson, Michael Gehrig, Andrew Morand, Chris Tibbetts and Jacob Toma.

Seminarians Jacob Hornecker (left) and Dominic Shovelain capture a selfie in front of the Tiara Fountain in Vatican City.

Left to right: Intrepid travelers John Utecht, Jake Brownlee, Bobby Ernest and Zach Schaefbauer are pictured in Dubrovnik, Croatia, where they swam in the Mediterranean Sea and visited the relics of St. Blaise, patron of the city.

Jake Brownlee explores Venice and meets a group of friendly pigeons along the way.

4 | Vianneynews Seniors Honored at Annual Lunch

Accompanied by their families, 24 graduating seniors were recognized at the annual senior banquet on May 19. In keeping with tradition, each senior chose an underclassman to introduce him. Archbishop provided the closing remarks and benediction.

The Class of 2017 represented 12 dioceses. Sixteen men continue their priestly formation at major seminaries this fall, including: The Saint Paul Seminary, Sacred Heart Major Seminary (Detroit), Kenrick-Glennon Seminary (St. Louis), Mundelein Seminary (Mundelein, Ill.), the Pontifical North American College (Rome) and St. Francis de Sales Seminary (Milwaukee). Other graduates are pursuing graduate degrees, first jobs and missionary work.

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Above: The Penisten family celebrates William’s graduation. Below: Senior Connor Kerschinske is honored by a brother seminarian at the annual banquet.

Seminarian Delivers Commencement Address

On May 20, SJV senior Reed Flood delivered the commencement address to more than 1,300 undergraduates at the University of St. Thomas. Flood was nominated for this honor by the Class of 2017. His speech, titled “Beauty Amidst Suffering,” recalled the death of a close friend during his sophomore year and how beauty and love emerged.

Flood is studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome for the Diocese of Des Moines.

For the full address, visit the SJV Facebook page: facebook.com/SJVSeminary.

5 Roberts Receives F r. Smyth Award

Seminarian and standout running back Jordan Roberts received the Fr. Smyth Award at the 10th Annual Sports Faith Hall of Fame on June 3 in Lake Forest, Illinois. The evening began with Mass, celebrated by Thomas Paprocki (Diocese of Springfield), followed by a dinner and induction ceremony at Conway Farms Golf Club. Other inductees included professional, Olympic, college and high school athletes who are exceptional individuals on and off the field.

Sports Faith International is a Chicago-based initiative dedicated to inspiring and transforming our culture through the world of sports.

Jordan Roberts and his mother Penny are pictured with the award’s Roberts, the 2015 Division III Offensive Player of the Year, is namesake, F r. John Smyth. playing his final season for the Tommies.

May Event Celebrates Our Lady of Fatima

The SJV community joined their prayers with the to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fatima during the 2017 Spring Mass and May Crowning on May 7. Music and worship filled the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas as friends, families and benefactors honored the Blessed Virgin Mary and recalled her appearance before three young children in Portugal in 1917.

Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Bishop Andrew Cozzens joined Fr. Becker and priest staff to celebrate the Mass for the annual event. A program and brunch followed in the Anderson Student Center.

SAVE THE DATE The 5th Annual Spring Mass and May Crowning Sunday, May 6, 2018

Archbishop Hebda blesses those gathered for the annual Mass.

6 | Vianneynews Vianney Cup Sets Records

Spirits and generosity were high even as the rains came down on the 13th Annual Vianney Cup on Sept. 18. In fact, this was a record-setting year, including the largest field of golfers and amount of money raised for the seminary since the tournament began.

Celebrity golfers Brian Bonin and Matt Birk signed hockey pucks and footballs for golfers, while SJV’s very own Fr. Jonathan Kelly provided a divine drive for each foursome on the course.

The event ended with a reception and dinner that included seminarian testimonials, beautiful choral music by the seminary schola, and remarks by Archbishop Bernard Hebda. A final blessing was given by Bishop Andrew Cozzens.

It was a great day to support the formation of the next generation of priests and future leaders of the church. Andrew Hamilton shows off a hockey puck, signed by Brian Bonin (left), out on the course.

SAVE THE DATE The 14th Annual Vianney Cup Monday, September 17, 2018

F r. Spencer Howe is the proud owner of a football signed by Super Bowl Champ F r. Becker (far right) and Tizoc Rosales Matt Birk. (second from right) join Brian Bonin (second from left) and the golf foursome of Marc Terris, Mark Zeman, Berik Damberg and Pat Kocourek. 7 GoodSJV! Morning

6:00 A.M. - Alarms go off all through the SJV building and a mass migration of seminarians begins. Not to the cafeteria, to the gym or to their screens, but rather to the chapel for an hour of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament.

That is how each day begins for 120 college seminarians who are discerning the priesthood. Then it is off to breakfast, class, exercise and fraternity, complemented throughout the day with Mass, spiritual conferences, confession, rosary and evening prayer.

Two among them are Kevin Hufnagel, a junior from the Diocese of Lansing, and Joseph Nguyen, a senior from the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

The following photo essay gives you a glimpse into their worlds. Like their brother seminarians, each journey is unique yet shared as they discern their vocations and become the future leaders of our Church and our world.

Come along as Kevin and Joseph pray, study and engage in the world around them. They are joyful examples of those who earnestly seek to do God’s will. 8 | Vianneynews prayer ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017

Saint John Vianney College Seminary St. Paul, Minnesota Operating Financial Report

OPERATING REVENUE $1,887,918

Formation & Retreat Fees $240,600

Other 13% $14,666 1% Annual Giving $999,232

33% 53%

Room $633,420

OPERATING EXPENSES Communications and $1,887,918 Fundraising $258,995

14%

Administration 18% $344,706 Programs 68% $1,284,217

The Saint John Vianney College Seminary annual audit is conducted by Baker Tilly. ImpactImpact

SJV seminarians completed more 6,000than 6,000 service hours on campus and in the community during the academic year

men were enrolled representing 20 dioceses; SJV is one of the largest 119college seminaries in the

SJV alumni were ordained to the 28 priesthood in 2017 seminarians received scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year, 43 totaling $133,620

SJV seminarians graduated seminarians studied in Rome in 2017 with 16 going on during30 the 2016-2017 academic year 24to major seminary

489 SJV alumni have been ordained to the priesthood Chair Board of Trustees Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda Paul Hoedeman Archbishop Acting CFO Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Wound Care Technologies

Vice Chair Duane R. Jacobs* Reverend Michael Becker CEO Rector Jacobs Marketing, Inc. Saint John Vianney College Seminary Kathleen Laird* Consultant, Special Projects Chair of Board Affairs Committee Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Brian Wenger Former Executive Vice President and Most Reverend John M. LeVoir, D.D. Chief Legal O cer Bishop Optum Health Diocese of New Ulm

Chair of Finance and Audit William Malkowiak Committee Director, Trade Marketing Jennifer Ward General Mills Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Andrew Nath Executive Vice President and Director Premier Banks Chair of Formation and Program Development Committee Michelle Pulles Marilou Eldred, Ph.D. Community Volunteer Trustee Emerita William Reiling Chairman Chair of Institutional Sunrise Community Banks Advancement Committtee omas Hurley Most Reverend Paul J. Swain, D.D. Owner Bishop Preferred Management Services, Inc. Diocese of Sioux Falls

Monsignor Aloysius R. Callaghan Rector and Vice President TRUSTEES EMERITI e Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity Marilou Eldred, Ph.D. Brian C. Murray omas E. Holloran, J.D. Robert Strachota erese Coons, J.D. Community Volunteer * e Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity board members in attendance Most Reverend Andrew H. Cozzens, S.T.D. Auxiliary Bishop Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Reverend Dennis Dease President Emeritus Saint John Vianney University of St. omas College Seminary St. Paul, Minnesota Reverend Donald DeGrood Pastor 2115 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mail #5024 St. Paul, Minnesota 55105 R. Jean Gray (651) 962-6825 Vice President vianney.net Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos, Intl. [email protected] Kevin’s day begins with prayer, a quick breakfast and even a little baking in the seminary kitchen. Our photographer captured him assembling pastries before he left for morning class and a workout. Lucky are the seminarians and staff who smelldiscernment homemade treats and feel right at home.

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Joseph's morning is also jam packed. After morning prayer, he grabs breakfast in his room before class, a game of racquetball and lunch. He even picks up his accordion when he has a few minutes to spare.

Kevin and Joseph have full afternoons ahead of them - more class, confession, rosary, Mass, and spiritual conferences and formation fill the rest of their days. Study hours and apostolic outreach fill their evenings.

Quiet hours begin at 9:30 p.m., lights go out at 10:30 p.m. and alarms go off again at 6:00 a.m. Another day begins. Good morning, SJV.

10 | Vianneynews Photo Credit: Michael Murray Photography Rectors Bowl XVIII

For the first time in four years, the Saint John Vianney College Seminary JAXX drenched their Rector with ice water and hoisted the coveted Rector’s Trophy high in the air with a 25-14 win over The Saint Paul Seminary Sons of Thunder. It was a decisive win for the young men in front of an enthusiastic crowd on Oct. 7. The trophy will reside at SJV until the two teams meet again next fall.

SJV JAXX 25 - SPS Sons of Thunder 14

1111 Photo Credit: Michael Murray Photography Saint John Vianney College Seminary

Fr. John Baumgardner Fr. Aaron Becker Fr. Michael Bower Milwaukee La Crosse Lafayette-in-Indiana

Fr. Beau Braun Fr. Joseph Campbell Fr. Cole Daily Fr. Jordan Dosch Duluth Lansing Lafayette-in-Indiana Bismarck

Fr. Stephen Durkee Fr. Daniel Eustermann Fr. Nicholas Froehle Fr. Nicholas Hagen Grand Rapids Denver St. Paul and Minneapolis St. Paul and Minneapolis

Fr. Nick Larkin Fr. Greg Luger Fr. Tyler Mattson Denver Bismarck Sioux Falls

1212 | |Vianney Vianneynewsnews Alumni Ordained 2017

Fr. Nicholas Mishek Fr. Nicholas Napolitano Fr. Duy Nguyen Omaha Mobile Tulsa

Fr. Scott Schilmoeller Fr. Coady Owens Fr. Matthew Rappl Fr. Timothy Sandquist Omaha Lafayette-in-Indiana Green Bay St. Paul and Minneapolis

Fr. Samuel Schneider Fr. Joseph Scholten Fr. Anthony Smela Fr. Brandon Theisen Superior Sioux Falls Lansing St. Paul and Minneapolis

Fr. Andrew Thuringer Fr. David Webb Fr. Timothy Wratkowski Sioux Falls Tulsa St. Paul and Minneapolis 13 Part of Something Big

Dear Friends,

Thank you for all you do to help Saint John Vianney College Seminary carry out its mission to provide essential training today for tomorrow’s Catholic priests. We could not do this important work without you.

As we look at the world around us, it is easy to focus on the bad news: natural disasters, division, acts of violence, and so on. However, as Christians we know that Christ died and rose for our sins and that He has a plan, a glorious plan, for each and every one of us. Tizoc Rosales The excellent priests on staff at SJV foster the seeds of vocations in 120 young men each day. Whether God’s glorious plan for these men is to become priests or husbands and lay leaders, they will serve as beacons of hope in our troubled world.

The stories in this issue of Vianney News illustrate the breadth and depth of experiences that SJV men have as they grow in their vocations, including opportunities for public speaking, a semester abroad in Rome or simply the daily routine of a college seminarian. Know that these experiences are coupled with and connected to a commitment to the four dimensions of formation: human, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral.

Recently, I received a call from an SJV alumnus who graduated more than 10 years ago. He is blessed by a fruitful marriage and successful business career, but he longs to be a part of something even bigger than himself. As he reflected on his time at SJV, together we realized just how big the SJV mission is! He and his fellow alumni will serve the Church as priests or lay leaders for at least the next 50 years. He was amazed to think about the people they will impact in that time. He realized that, by applying what he learned at SJV and being involved in this great mission, he is in fact already a part of something big!

Of course, we could not do this without the grace of God, nor without you. Please continue to pray for these young men. Please continue to financially support this big mission. Please continue to share with others about this important work that will bring good news to all.

In Christ,

Tizoc Rosales Director of Development

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Father Alex Carlson’s journey to priesthood started early. “When I was in second grade, I wrote down a promise to God that I would become a priest and sealed it in an envelope,” he said. “I immediately threw it away and hoped no one would find it.” But, from that point on, priesthood was always a possibility for him.

An early influence on Father Carlson’s vocation was the youth group at the Church of St. Joseph in West Saint Paul. Along with two of his siblings, Father Carlson was one of seven original members of an active youth group that eventually helped Father Alex Carlson foster a variety of religious vocations.

The Lord worked on him right through his senior year of high school at Cretin-Derham Hall, where Christian Brother Alphonsus Martel encouraged Alex to visit the seminary. Brother Martel was a great mentor, Father Carlson’s “priest hero” in fact, but he was still not ready.

During his freshman year at Bemidji State University, he decided to visit the seminary. He attended a class and went to Mass with the seminarians. Finally, he was ready and began at Saint John Vianney the following fall.

Father Carlson describes his time at SJV as “an opportunity to grow in my faith and discern my vocation with people and systems in place to help me do so.”

A pivotal moment in Father Carlson’s discernment occurred when his own father passed away. “I felt fully supported by the SJV community,” he recalls. “They gave me the time I needed at home with my family to deal with our loss.” This was a difficult time and he was filled with questions, but he devoted his prayers to Mary and turned to her for guidance throughout his discernment process.

After his in 2010, Father Carlson served the Church of the Epiphany in Coon Rapids and St. Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic Community. He has been a pastor at St. John the Baptist in Excelsior since 2013.

Father Carlson is grateful that SJV helped him discern hishis vocationvocation andand “formed“formed meme intointo thethe manman II amam today.”today.”

SJV Alumni - We like to hear from you! Please contact Tizoc Rosales, Director of Development: (651) 962-6843 or [email protected]

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Caruso’s Crew Cheers Tommies on to Victory

Are they lumberjacks? Are they construction workers? No matter, they are an enthusiastic group of SJV men who cheered the University of St. Thomas on to victory over rival St. John’s University on Sept. 23 at Target Field.

Archbishop Bernard Hebda joined Caruso’s Crew in the stands as the Tommies beat the Johnnies 20-17.

Caruso’s Crew raised the volume whenever the Tommies had the ball, especially when brother seminarian and star running back Jordan Roberts was on the field. In addition, they bowed their heads in prayer whenever a player went down with an injury.

Named for head coach Glen Caruso, the Crew covers every home game with good-natured school spirit.

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