Spring 2006

“Forming men for the The priesthood for over Herald 100 years.”

A Newsletter for the Alumni and Friends of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Mission Statement

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is Seminarians and Scouting a community of faith, formation, and learning, located in the A Parallel of Service Archdiocese of St. Louis, pre- paring men for the Roman By Edward Nemeth, America. It is no coin- Catholic priesthood of Theology II, Arch- cidence that the quali- Christ. diocese of St. Louis ties promoted in a

Under the guidance of the Trustworthy… faithful Boy Scout Holy Spirit and to the praise of loyal…helpful… would be considered God the Father, we cultivate the important aspects of human, spiritual, intellectual, friendly…courteous… and pastoral gifts of candidates kind…obedient…cheerful… the human formation of for the diocesan ministry. thrifty…brave…clean… young men in forma- tion for the priesthood. To this end, we commit our- reverent. selves to a responsible and ef- Are these twelve quali- For many in the fective stewardship of resources, seminary, the journey ties a new vocation promo- St. Louis seminarian Edward Nemeth carrying on our recognized tra- tion in the making? Al- (Theology II) instructs his Ad Altare to the priesthood began dition of service to the Church. though these qualities are Dei students from Troop 4 at St. years ago by being ac- indeed descriptive of the Gabriel the Archangel . tive in the Boy Scouts. Highlights in This men at Kenrick-Glennon Personally, I attribute Issue: Seminary, they are actually the laws that many of the qualities and skills I find useful govern members of the Boy Scouts of in the seminary and in pastoral work to the Faculty Profile: Fr. Donald 2 (Scouting, cont. on pg. 7) Henke

Alumni Day Schedule for October 4th Annual Catholic Appeal Important to Seminary Mission Variety Show Pictures 3

Four to Be Ordained to You see it on the corner of seminary needs of so many—Catholic and non- Priesthood for St. Louis stationery, on the back page of this very Catholic alike—by directly and indirectly newsletter, and on count- funding myriad ministries Faculty News and Notes 4 less pages and posters and programs throughout all throughout the Archdio- counties of our Archdiocese. Seminarian Spotlight: 5 cese of St. Louis: an image The Appeal offers critical Living in Community of a dove flying through support with grants totaling Seminarians March for Life 6 the Gateway Arch, the ele- $600,000 to the training of in Nation’s Capitol gant symbol of the Annual our future priests here at Catholic Appeal, the single Kenrick-Glennon Seminary A Fond Farewell to Msgr. 7 most important annual The Annual Catholic Appeal: Uni- for the current academic year. Edward Eichor charitable undertaking in fying the Catholics of the Arch- This is an increase over last diocese of St. Louis in a common the Archdiocese of St. call to serve others. year’s grant. Calendar of Events 8 Louis. Monsignor Ted L. Wo- The ACA supports the (ACA, cont. on pg. 4) Page 2 The Herald

Faculty Profile: Fr. Donald Henke

Fr. Donald Henke wears teachings on Social Ethics, End-Of- what the teaches many hats as a member Life Issues, Fundamental Moral The- about a healthy and holy family life.” of Kenrick-Glennon ology, and Sexual Ethics, Fr. Henke Fr. Henke is a 1988 graduate of Seminary community. In attempts to guide his students to an Cardinal Glennon College, and fol- addition to his roles as understanding of these topics that lowing his ordination to the priest- Associate Academic will ultimately benefit the parishion- hood in 1993, Fr. Henke served in St. Dean, Director of the ers they will someday serve. Clement of Parish until 1995. Pre-Theology Program, Formation “The Marriage, Family, and From 1995-2001, he taught junior Advisor to the seminarians of Theol- Sexuality course that is taught here at and senior theology classes at ogy III, Coordinator of Summative Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is a class Duchesne High School, before being Evaluation for the Master of Arts that originated right here,” said Fr. asked by then-Archbishop Justin Ri- Program, Associate Director of the Henke. “Kenrick-Glennon Seminary gali to study Moral Theology in Paul VI Program, and professor in is one of two seminaries currently Rome for the purpose of teaching at the Permanent Diaconate Program, teaching this course that deals with Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. In May Fr. Henke serves as Assistant Profes- such topics as Natural Family Plan- of 2004, Fr. Henke completed his sor of Moral Theology. ning, the married life, relevant En- doctorate in moral theology at the As a professor of Moral Theol- cyclicals, and the theology and sci- Accademia Alfonsiana in Rome and, ogy, Fr. Henke touches on a great ence behind human sexuality. It is my soon after, began his service to Ken- number of topics with his seminarian hope that the seminarians who learn rick-Glennon Seminary. students. From his course on Mar- this material, and who someday be- “Working with people who are riage, Family, and Sexuality—which come priests, will take this knowl- enthusiastic about their faith, be it the Fr. Henke calls “one of the finest edge to their and educate people in the parish or the seminari- courses at Kenrick Seminary”—to his their parishioners to the goodness of (Faculty Profile, cont. on page 6)

Save the Date: Alumni Day Set for October 4th

On Wednesday, October 4, the Mass. The Social and Dinner are golden and silver jubilarians of Kenrick scheduled for 6:00 P.M., and the Pro- Seminary—the ordination classes of gram and Entertainment for 7:00 P.M. 1956 and 1981, respectively—will be “I shall always be grateful to the the focus of 2006’s Kenrick Alumni Kenrick faculty and my classmates for Reunion at Kenrick-Glennon Semi- keeping me open to God’s call to the nary. priesthood. They created a very healthy The 2006 Kenrick Alumni Reun- and supportive environment in which I ion begins with a Mass of Thanksgiv- could listen to God in my heart,” re- ing in the seminary’s Chapel of St. Jo- marked Leibrecht. “Being seph. Archbishop Raymond L. Burke invited as a jubilarian to preach the will serve as the principle celebrant, homily in the Kenrick-Glennon chapel and Kenrick golden and silver jubilari- will bring back many fond memories, ans will join the Archbishop in cele- because as a seminarian I was sacristan brating the . at the chapel for several years. I look Most Reverend John J. Leibrecht, The Most Rev. John J. Leibrecht, forward to returning there for our Mass Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield- of Thanksgiving.” and Golden Jubilarian, will serve as the Cape Girardeau and Kenrick Class of Invitations to the October 4 event homilist for that evening’s 5:00 P.M. 1956. will be mailed in late August. Spring 2006 Page 3

Seminarian Variety Show “Couch Potatoes: Twice Baked”” Entertains Sell-Out Crowds, February 24 and 25

First Year Fr. Edward Richard Theologian (Vice-Rector / Dean and St. Louis of Students and Pro- seminarian D. fessor of Moral Theol- Michael Bauer ogy) finger picks his asks a pair of way through a banjo audience solo during a toe- members to tapping performance participate in a by “The Ozark Blue- “unique” ver- grass Boys.” (Jeff sion of “Old Geerling) MacDonald’s Farm.” (Jeff Geerling) The Kenrick- St. Louis seminari- Glennon Schola ans Edward sings for one of Nemeth ( left , Theol- three sell-out ogy II) and Craig crowds that en- Holway (Pre- joyed the various Theology) perform talents of the a skit entitled “I’ve priests-in-training Come to Marry the at Kenrick- Princess.” (Jeff Glennon Semi- Geerling) nary. (Jeff Geer- ling)

Four to Be Ordained to Priesthood for Archdiocese of St. Louis On Saturday, May 27 at the Basilica of St. Louis, Archbishop Raymond Leo Burke will ordain the following men to the Roman Catholic Priesthood for the Archdiocese of St. Louis: Rev. Mr. Christopher Joseph Dunlap Rev. Mr. Nicholas Jacob Muenks Home Parish: Sacred Heart in Florissant Home Parish: Most Sacred Heart in Eureka “What surprises me is how fast time has flown “I have to give credit to the formation which I by during my years in the seminary. It is hard received here at Kenrick: many people work to believe that my six years of formation are very hard to make this a place where men such almost at an end. I can see the light at the end as myself can be formed humanly, intellectually, of the tunnel. I am looking forward to serving and spiritually. The five years which I have the People of God here in our Archdiocese as a spent at this seminary have been years of great priest.” personal growth, with the result that I now feel equipped and prepared for ministry in the Church.” Rev. Mr. Christopher Michael Martin Home Parish: Incarnate Word in Chesterfield Rev. Mr. Aaron Paul Nord “Whether it was through parish functions, Home Parish: Incarnate Word in Chesterfield youth groups, or Catholic retreats, the “The excellent teachers and devout priests here Catholic environment here in St. Louis has have shown me the beauty of Jesus and his love long been a backbone of my spiritual life. I for the Church, his people. The more I see this the look forward to beginning what I hope to be more I want to be a “friend of the Bride- groom” (John 3:29), an alter Christus . The Semi- many years of service as a priest this sum- nary has taught me what it means to imitate Christ mer.” and to make a total gift of myself to others.” Page 4 The Herald

her as a woman with “Wisdom rooted in God, for her highly valued leader- Faculty News and Notes ship, and as a walking embodiment of Jesus Christ.”

Dr. John L. Gresham , Professor of way to events in her own life as re- Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, Professor Systematic Theology, re- corded in the biographical sources. of Intercultural Studies, successfully

cently had his article “The defended his dissertation Divine Pedagogy as a Fr. John Hunthausen, S.J., Kenrick Spiritual Director, gave a entitled Radical Eschatolo- Model for Online Educa- presentation on the discern- gies: Embracing the Escha- tion” published in the Janu- ment of spirits at Assump- ton in the Works of Ngugi ary issue of the journal tion Parish in O’Fallon, Mis- wa Thiong'o, Nuruddin Teaching Theology and Religion. Farah, and Ayi Kwei Armah souri, on Monday, February Fr. Tom McDermott, O.P., Profes- 20. Fr. Hunthausen will also in December of 2005. This spring, he sor of Spiritual Theology, give a presentation on the Crucifixion is directing a series of online work- had a successful doctoral to the Bridges program on March 27 shops in best practices in theological defense on February 17, and 29. Bridges is a program of mak- teaching and learning for the Asso- 2006, at the Pontifical Uni- ing the Spiritual Exercises of St. Igna- ciation of Theological Schools, pre- versity of St. Thomas Aqui- tius of Loyola over a ninth month pe- senting on how to indigenize a tech- nas (Angelicum) in Rome, riod (more or less) rather than in the nology program within K-12 educa- where he had studied from 2002- concentrated fashion of thirty days. tional environments at the Midwest- 2005. Writing in the area of spiritual ern Educational Technology Confer- theology, the topic of his dissertation Sr. Zoe Glenski, D.C., Professor ence, delivering a technology work- Emerita / Church History, was Spiritual Development in the shop to the faculty at Luther Theo- was one of twelve women Life and Teaching of Catherine of logical Seminary at Gettysburg, honored at the ninth annual Siena: Analysis and Commentary, Pennsylvania, and consulting with Catholic Women Awards with Particular Reference to the Dia- the National Catholic Education As- celebration on Sunday, logue. In the work, he explains St. sociation and the St. Louis Archdioc- March 26 at St. Francis Xa- Catherine’s teaching on the three esan Communications Office on how vier (College) Church. Archbishop stages of spiritual growth (purgative, to develop their Web sites to Raymond Burke will present Sr. Zoe illuminative, and unitive) and shows strengthen visitor interactivity. with this prestigious award honoring how they correspond in a general

(ACA, cont. from pg. 1) The Annual Catholic Appeal jcicki, the seminary’s President- unites the Catholic community to Rector, greatly appreciates that sup- reach out and serve others—the port. “The support of the Annual homeless, the unemployed, the sick, Catholic Appeal is invaluable to this the elderly, the handicapped, and the institution and our mission of form- unborn. ing men for the priesthood,” said By fostering a strong commitment Msgr. Wojcicki. “And the manner in among the Catholics of this Archdio- which the ACA helps to inform and cese to the Gospel call to stewardship, encourage the Catholics of the Arch- the Office of Stewardship and Devel- diocese of St. Louis to give to the opment conducts the Annual Catholic Seminary through their companies’ Appeal, raising millions of dollars in Matching Gifts programs is a testa- funds to support the charitable work, ment to the ACA’s commitment to educational efforts, and various agen- fostering the academic growth and cies and ministries of the Archdio- spiritual formation of those priests cese, including Kenrick-Glennon The support of the Annual Catholic who will serve the Catholic Church Seminary. Appeal benefits the mission of Kenrick- Glennon Seminary in forming men for for years to come.” the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Spring 2006 Page 5 Seminarian Spotlight

Living in community with eighty men from fourteen dioceses can be a challenging as well as a great learning experience. We asked the following seminarians to say a few words as to what it means to them to live in such a diverse community. Here’s what they had to say: Kevin Schroeder, Theology II / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: St. Barnabas, O’Fallon

“Living in community is one of the great aspects of life in the seminary. Despite the fact that the men in the seminary come from very different backgrounds with many diverse gifts and talents, there is a common love for Christ and his Church. This diversity in community is both challenging and enriching. I think this living in community provides us with crucial, daily training which prepares us for working with the diverse groups of people we will encounter in the parish.”

Jack Evans, Theology I / Diocese of Rockford, Illinois / Home Parish: St. Margaret Mary’s, Algon- quin, Illinois

“Kenrick-Glennon Seminary provides a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of semi- narians from different parts of the country, and even outside it. We all build each other up even as we joyfully acknowledge our differences. I’m from the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois. The weather there is slightly colder than here in Missouri, and, I assure you, that has not been a difficult adjustment to make! Other seminarians are from further south, and they definitely struggle with our winters. This shows just the beginning of our differences, all of which help us to learn about each other and about the Church as we prepare to serve her. Also, I know that after ordination—God willing—I’ll have several different places to travel!”

Russ Kovash, Theology I / Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota / Home Parish: St. Patrick’s, Dickinson, ND

“After living in my own home for thirteen years prior to entering the seminary, I had no idea what it would be like to live in community with about eighty other men. What I have found is that community life is filled with many blessings. The unique perspectives, traditions, and abilities that each man brings to the seminary have been a great gift and source of learning for me. I am most thankful, perhaps, for the strong spirit of support and unity which gives us strength and encouragement as we try to carry out God’s will in our lives.”

Paul Hamilton, Second Year, Cardinal Glennon College / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: St. Clare of Assisi, Ellisville

“Living in community can be difficult at times because each of us comes from a different background. However, even though we all come from different backgrounds, we are all united by a common goal. It is a joy to live with other men who love the Church so much that they are willing to commit their entire lives to it.” Page 6 The Herald

(Faculty Profile, cont. from pg. 2) people can view with a sense of hope, ans here at Kenrick-Glennon, is edi- priests who represent Christ authenti- fying for a priest,” said Fr. Henke. “I cally,” said Fr. Henke. see so many men enter this seminary Fr. Henke views the role of the with a genuine enthusiasm for the priest as a constant in a world that priesthood and a love for the Church. changes in many other ways. Hopefully, this enthusiasm deepens “We are here to help save souls,” as a seminarian continues along in his said Fr. Henke. “The same desires formation, and hopefully this man and temptations that affected people becomes a person after the Heart of years and years ago are with us to- Christ, developing within himself a day. As a priest, we are here to bring Fr. Donald Henke in conversation with St. Louis seminarians Rob Ryan ( left ) and sense of compassion for people that Christ to all people, and we are pro- Michael Grosch. Rob is a Junior at Catho- takes into account the difficulties vided grace to support us in our du- lic University in Washington, D.C., and people face in their daily lives. ties to fulfill the mission to which we Michael is a Junior at Cardinal Glennon “We are forming priests who are called.” College. ( Jeff Geerling )

Seminarians March for Life in Nation’s Capitol

By Jeffrey Geerling / Junior, the 2006 March for Life was every phis, TN, had this to say about the Cardinal Glennon College / bit as eye-opening of an experience March for Life experience: “I would Archdiocese of St. Louis as the other times I’ve participated in say that my experience at the March

As in years past, Kenrick- the wonderful testimony to the sanc- for Life each year is undoubtedly one Glennon Seminary traveled tity of human life. of the high-points of my year. It af- to our Nation’s Capitol to stand up This year the seminarians rented fects me on an emotional and spiri- for life. Forty-one seminarians and a bus and spent only one night in tual level every year. While we recall two seminary priests joined a record Washington, D.C., making the trip the tragedy of the Roe v. Wade deci- crowd of Pro-Lifers from all around shorter than what I was used to, the country at the 33 rd annual March but I left feeling much more ex- for Life in Washing- cited about the battle ton, D.C. Following for the right to life behind their Semi- after seeing all the nary banner, the seminarians and Kenrick-Glennon youth at this year’s seminarians marched March. Defending along with the vast life—one of the ba- crowd, singing lita- sic rights for all hu- nies and praying the mans, outlined in as they our Constitution—in our Nation’s Capitol Seminary President-Rector Ted Wojcicki marched towards the (right ) confers with several Kenrick seminari- Capitol. is one of the most ans prior to the 2006 March for Life. (Jeff The National important activities I Geerling) Pro-Life Action Cen- can be involved in as ter estimated the a seminarian, and I hope sion, there are many, many thousands crowd size at ap- Pre-Theologian Nicklaus Winker to be able to witness to of prayers that go to God for the con- (St. Louis) waits with Lafayette, the sanctity of human version of our culture. Ultimately we proximately 225,000. Indiana, seminarian and ban- Even though I’ve ner-bearer Matt Barnard life again next year. will win because anything built on been to Washington, (Theology II) as the seminarians Seminarian Rev. Mr. lies will inevitably fall. The truth will D.C. for the March prepare to participate in the Benjamin Bradshaw of always rise to the top.” 2006 March for Life. (Jeff Geer- the Diocese of Mem- for Life in the past, ling) Spring 2006 Page 7

A Fond Farewell to Msgr. Edward Eichor By Matt Barnard, Theology II, mor and genuine disposition. There’s Diocese of Lafayette, Indiana no dessert he doesn’t appreciate, not a

We here at Kenrick- word he cannot translate with his Glennon Seminary extend a Latin, and not a heart he cannot win heartfelt farewell and thank over with his smile. While Monsignor you to our beloved Msgr. Edward C. is not a perfect man, he is a great man. Eichor. Monsignor has been many He is a man who brings joy to life and things to the men of Kenrick- inspires others by his example. He is a Glennon Seminary: confessor, father, priest. and teacher. He has been an example We are ever grateful, Monsignor On behalf of the Kenrick-Glennon of priestly service, a man of prayer, a Eichor, for all you have done and community, seminarian Matthew Bar- given to the Church, particu- nard thanks Msgr. Eichor for his ser- shepherd. Some vice to the seminary. ( Jeff Geerling ) have known him larly through your work in very well for the seminary. May the Lord service, Monsignor Eichor served as many years, while continue to bless you and all confessor and taught Latin to the others only a short you serve as you settle into College and Theology seminarians time, yet all who a well-deserved retirement of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary from know him are in at St. Agnes Home. 1997 to 2005. Monsignor Eichor some way better treasured his time as a professor at because of it. (Msgr. Edward Eichor has the Seminary, calling it “a genuine Msgr. Eichor reflects on his served as a priest for the pleasure to teach in the same build- Monsignor has a service to Kenrick-Glennon way of brighten- Seminary at a December 16 Archdiocese of St. Louis ing where I studied as a high school ing life with his event held in his honor. ( Jeff since his ordination in 1959. seminarian.”) quick witted hu- Geerling ) During his years of priestly

(Scouting, cont. from page 1) return to the source of the joy of their about a hundred Catholic scouts and lessons I learned while in scouting. youth to contribute in their own way. leaders enhanced their summer camp Since it played such a pivotal role in This is especially true after the recent experience with a Catholic spirit my development as a person, I try to push by the Catholic Committee for spread throughout the activities. give back to scouting in various Scouting to highlight the fact that Scouts were able to spend time ful- ways. scouting is really an important aspect filling requirements on their reli- This past summer I had the op- of youth ministry. gious emblem programs, as well as portunity to serve as one of the This summer the Greater St. build a devotional shrine on each Catholic Chaplains at the S-F Scout Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts campsite. St. Louis seminarians Wil- Ranch in Farmington, Missouri and of America encouraged the Catholic liam Dotson, Tim Noelker, Rob Camp Lewallen near Piedmont, Mis- Committee for Scouting to develop a Ryan, and Brian Roeseler were pre- souri. While spending eight weeks at week-long camp that would allow sent all week to add their own exper- camp I was able to pass on my Catholic scout troops to camp along tise, both in scouting and the Faith, knowledge of the faith, as well as my side other Catholic troops and com- and to provide a strong witness for knowledge of scouting, to a new bine the normal camp activities of priestly vocations. (There are cur- generation, who will possibly be— merit badges, boating, swimming, rently eleven seminarians with ex- one day—returning the favor to an- climbing, and skill development with tensive Scouting experience at Ken- other generation. During the year, I a program that helps scouts to learn rick-Glennon Seminary, eight of teach the Ad Altare Dei religious more about their faith. whom have achieved the rank of Ea- award for Troop 4 at my home par- The first Catholic Adventure gle Scout.) We were also fortunate to ish, St. Gabriel the Archangel and Week was held at the Swift Explorer have Fr. Michael Butler, Director of act as chaplain for the same troop. It Base at the S-F Scout Ranch near the Office of Vocations, spend the is not uncommon that seminarians Farmington, Missouri. While at camp, (Scouting, cont. on page 8) (Scouting, cont. from page 7) Faith and the ideals of Scouting were Coming Events at week at camp. Fr. Butler not only never so closely intertwined as they Kenrick-Glennon provided great moral and spiritual were for that week. support and encouragement, but also When a young man strives to live Evening Prayer With took part in many of the activities out the above-mentioned scout laws, the Seminarians offered at the ranch, especially the he sees that he is actually living out Kenrick-Glennon Seminary invites you high-ropes course, rapelling, and mo- his faith. When scouts see how to join our seminarians for Evening tor boating. Along with Fr. Butler, closely connected the ideals of scout- Prayer in the seminary’s Chapel of St. several priests came down one eve- ing and the practice of the Faith are, Joseph. The final date for the 2005-2006 ning to take part in a Reconciliation they experience a more profound ap- Academic Year is Sunday, April 30 be- Service and to hear confessions. preciation of both. Promoted to- ginning at 7:30 P.M. Mark your calen- Perhaps the high point of this gether, the two realms can only en- dar now. week was the visit of Archbishop hance the holistic development of the Priesthood Ordination for the Raymond L. Burke to the ranch. Af- youth. It is no surprise, therefore, that Archdiocese of St. Louis ter a brief tour of the 5,200 acre S-F we see so many religious vocations On Saturday, May 27 (10:00 A.M. at Scout Ranch, both by land and water, flowing from our local scout troops. the Cathedral Basilica), four Transi- Archbishop Burke offered Mass for This growth, without a doubt, comes tional Deacons will be ordained to the the entire camp and shared lunch from the mutual identification of a priesthood for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Please join these soon-to-be- with the scouts who were working on sense of duty, service, and self- ordained priests and the seminary com- their religious emblems. Over lunch sacrifice that are so important to the munity for this joyous event. the scouts were able to ask all sorts healthy and productive living of both of questions of the Archbishop, rang- the dedi- Alumni Day—October 4th ing from his personal vocation story cated scout The Kenrick Alumni Mass and Dinner to issues in the Church today. In re- and the are scheduled for Wednesday, October 4. The evening will begin with Holy flection, Catholic Adventure Week faithful Mass at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of St. was a great success, most of all be- priest or Joseph at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. cause the link between our Catholic seminarian.

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