Summer 2007

“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 a community of faith, formation, Seven Ordained to Priesthood and learning, located in the Bannes, Fleming, O’Brien, Post Are Priests for St. Louis Archdiocese of St. Louis, pre- paring men for the Roman Catholic priesthood of Jesus On Saturday, May Many seminarians Christ. 26, 2007, Archbishop commented that seeing Raymond Burke or- their brother seminarians Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and to the praise of dained to the Order of ordained to the priest- God the Father, we cultivate the Priesthood four Kenrick- hood was an inspiring human, spiritual, intellectual, Glennon seminarians for experience that they hope and pastoral gifts of candidates the Archdiocese of St. to know in the years to for the diocesan ministry. Louis: Rev. Timothy come. To this end, we commit our- Bannes, Rev. Rodger Last year, Fathers selves to a responsible and ef- Fleming, Rev. John Chris Dunlap, Chris Mar- fective stewardship of resources, O’Brien, and Rev. Jo- tin, Nicholas Muenks, carrying on our recognized tra- seph Post. (From left:) Newly-ordained Fr. O’Brien, Fr. and Aaron Nord were dition of service to the Church. In attendance at the Post, Fr. Fleming, and Fr. Bannes with ordained to the priest- Archbishop Raymond Burke, following the standing-room only Ca- Ordination Mass of May 26 at the Cathe- hood for the Archdiocese thedral Basilica were dral Basilica. (Rebecca Venegoni Tower) of St. Louis. Next year, Highlights in This family and friends of the God-willing, the new Issue: four men, as well as priests, deacons, and men transitional deacons will be ordained to the and women religious of the Archdiocese of St. priesthood, including seven more for the International Night Offers Louis. Seminarians were also in attendance at Archdiocese of St. Louis. a Taste of Culinary Talents 2 (Ordinations, cont. on pg. 6) the ceremony. Prophets Day Features Insights Into Hebrew Scripture 2 Historic Change for College and Pre-Theology Programs

How Ten Years in the Announced by Archbishop Burke Seminary Helped to Shape My Life: A Reflection by On Thursday, May 3, nal Glennon College of Robert Freesmeier 3 2007, Kenrick-Glennon Semi- Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. nary welcomed His Excel- The Nature and Ration- Faculty News and Notes 4 lency, the Most Reverend ale of the New Program . A Seminarian Spotlight: Raymond L. Burke, who an- collaborative agreement Experiencing the Divine nounced an historic change in with Saint Louis University Through Hobbies 5 the program of study and for- will continue whereby, un- mation for college and pre- der ordinary circumstances, Losing the Way of Faith in Pan’s Labyrinth : A Movie theology seminarians. At the the first two years of study Review by Stephen beginning of the 2007-2008 St. Louis seminarians and College for a college seminarian will Mirarchi 7 academic year, all philosophy Juniors Patrick Fletcher (left) and focus upon general classes and undergraduate theology Daniel Kenney won’t be going to of a liberal arts curriculum Saint Louis U. for their Philosophy Coming Events at Kenrick- (College, cont. on pg. 4) Glennon 8 classes will be taught at Cardi- classes this Fall. (Jeff Geerling) Page 2 The Herald

International Night Offers a Taste of Culinary Talents

By Jacob Drumm, Theology I, Archdiocese of St. scrumptious desserts on Saturday, and the smell was radiat- Louis ing throughout the refectory. Monday saw a packed kitchen

Grab a cold drink, sit outside, and enjoy the as people moved in and out from classes to smell of smoking meat. Sitting there with a cold cooking to classes again. Tasting during drink and hunks of meat over charcoal and cooking was also very common, as I wood chips—that’s classic St. Louis summer needed to station a guard so that at least barbeque. That was my dish: apple and rum smoked brisket. some of the brisket would be left for the The brisket was just one of the wonderful items made for actual dinner. Flour flying, knives cutting, International Night. and pans banging: the sweet symphony of International Night is a dinner at the seminary where culinary greatness. students and faculty are asked to make dishes from coun- At the dinner, all the dishes were ar- tries around the globe. Rev. ranged with cards that showed the name St. Louis semi- and the country of origin. Students then Mr. Scott Hastings, a fourth narians Michael year theologian from of the entered buffet style and had a feast. Items Grosch such as the gumbo and brisket went very Archdiocese of Omaha, was (Theology I) and the head chef this year and ran Rev. Mr. Edward quickly, and nothing was left untouched. the show. Once people told Nemeth The desserts were eaten up as well. him what they wanted to cook (Theology IV) Diets were optional on this day, and unveil their culi- and the supplies they needed, nobody left hungry. Seconds abounded A variety of desserts awaits nary creations. and sometimes the plate wasn’t big those with room to spare. it was off to the farmers’ mar- ket to procure them. enough to try everything, so you had to go The dinner took place on Monday, April 23. On the back for more! It was a wonderful meal to showcase the weekend leading up to it, however, you could see people in myriad of family recipes and talents that exist in the semi- and out of the kitchen. Deacon Hastings was baking nary. And who says guys can’t cook? Prophets Day Features Insights Into Hebrew Scripture

By Kevin Stockbridge, Theology III, Diocese of Students and faculty members listened, critiqued, and voted Memphis on the exhibits.

The seminary community enjoyed the coming of The winners of the Rector’s Cup award, John Mayo and Prophets Day on May 1, as the auditorium was Eric Olsen, included music, refreshments, and an impressive transformed into a biblical exhibition hall. Dr. computer program that enabled the participants to engage in Anne Marie Kitz, after educating her students in the message of Isaiah and test their knowledge. the realm of Prophetic Literature , di- Event participants wandered rected these same students to become through the auditorium during the instructors in their own right. Five three hours that the booths were open. teams were assembled for the event. Team members were well prepared Each team read and studied about one for their presentations and participants particular prophet or portion of a pro- did not walk away without learning phetic book in order to bring to life the something and having their questions message of the Scriptures to others. answered. The afternoon was a won- Then, using a number of interesting derful opportunity for the students of props and a great deal of creativity and Dr. Kitz’s Prophets class to prepare to ingenuity, each team developed a booth be teachers and preachers of the that served to help them teach others St. Louis seminarian Mark Chrismer Word. It stretched them to present the (Theology III) and Rockford, Illinois seminar- about their topic. Many in the seminary truths of the faith in new ways so that ian Jack Evans (Theology III) explain their others could understand. The daylong community came to observe, ask ques- Prophets Day exhibit on the 47th chapter of tions, and learn more about Scripture. the prophet Ezekiel to a pair of visitors. event was enjoyed by all. Summer 2007 Page 3

How Ten Years in the Seminary Helped to Shape My Life By Robert Freesmeier, St. Louis Preparatory My search has called me to volunteer work from the Seminary South High School, 1964-1968; Cardi- Friends of the New Cathedral to the Northeast Deanery Lay nal Glennon College, 1968-1972; Kenrick School Pastoral Council. The DPC is exciting as the laity in the of Theology, 1972-1974. Northeast Deanery assist our priests and religious with the

When I left Kenrick in 1974, my dad asked me various needs of the Deanery. what I was going to do. The only answer when I The greatest gift to return has been my volunteer work had neither job nor plans for tomorrow was to say “to do in Pro Life. There is no volunteer work more rewarding than God’s will.” My German father was a man of faith, but that to share prayer and time with so many faithful Catholics answer didn’t go over very well. Just before I left Kenrick, who are dedicated to respect for all human life. Cardinal Carberry asked my class, “what is it that the people People ask Carolyn and me about why we do what we of the Archdiocese are asking of their priests?” I was happy do. For both of us it’s about stewardship. The gospel calls to say, “to be holy men.” all of us to be good stewards. The seminary—through spiri- I am grateful for a number of experiences and lessons in tual direction and by the leadership of good men both semi- the seminary, but most of all for learning that we are called narians and professors—taught and showed me the way to to be holy and the path is to do God’s will. being a good steward. Work Orders, community prayer, The years since Kenrick have been filled with many theological reflection, and other seminary activities were the blessings. I am blessed with 31 years of marriage to Carolyn basis of learning this in my life. whom I met at my first job, UMB Ferguson. We have four I could go on about my gratitude for those days. Today children who are all doing well. With the help of St. Ferdi- I work for Oregon Catholic Press, a wonderful Catholic nand School, Incarnate Word Academy, Aquinas Mercy, and company whose mission is grounded in love for our Church. Saint Louis U. High, each of them are prospering. Carolyn My duties for OCP have me working as G.M. of Pastoral and I are grateful for their Catholic education. Solutions, Inc. I am home again. OCP purchased the bulle- When I left Kenrick, I began a career in banking which tin company that I previously managed and renamed it PSI. lasted 20 years. I was very fortunate for those experiences. In June of 2006 I suffered two strokes. As it turns out, I In 2000, I joined Liturgical Publications of St. Louis, one of have a rare blood disorder. This past year has been a year of the largest church bulletin companies in the country. In gratefulness. The Lord has blessed me and I am fine. many ways it was a coming home. The task as CEO was to Among the many things I can say, I am grateful for those work with the churches and priests. It was then and is today important days of growing up…days spent as a seminarian. a blessing to serve the communication needs of churches. I For now let me say, thank you for…I didn’t have love visiting parishes around the country. Each gives me a George Weber at Prep, I didn’t take a class from Father chance to pray, helping me to focus on what has led me Ross while at Glennon, and I got along great with Father along these years. Coerver at Kenrick. Thanks for the help along the way… Along the way of my business life, there have been mul- Fathers Gagnepain and Falanga. And a special thank you to tiple opportunities to serve the Church. In a very important the late Sister Zoe Glenski. Last summer, we again were way, these have been the opportunities to return to everyone together, to visit and to pray. something for the wonderful gifts the seminary provided. And finally a special thank you to the witness of Gifts of friendship can be found in many places, but the gift priestly life as shared by good friends whose friendships be- of learning about life, learning about the Gospel, the enjoy- gan in those years 1964 thru 1974 and continue to this day ment of daily liturgy, and having a special place to pray are sparked by the same desire for holiness and passion to do among the gifts I took for granted when I was there and then His will. Thank you’s on behalf of Carolyn, my children, rediscovered as I continued my search away from those and me to Fathers Delaney, Dolan (both), Weber, Ebert, halls. Gettinger, and Schuler. I believe God was calling when I entered and stayed for Recently, my family has added an additional motto as a ten years. I don’t think he stopped calling when I left. His guide to what we do. The motto of St. Ignatius of Loyola, calling has led me to a number of ways to serve Him, among Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam . In thanksgiving for so many gifts them parish councils and finance committees. Sixteen years to me and my family we added to the call and to the path, ago, I began developing for our parish a Confirmation pro- “for the Greater Glory of God.” gram. What a joy to help children who are searching and to How does one know that it is right to leave something challenge those who don’t appear to care about discovering when there was never a bad day? Faith, holiness, and the the Lord in their lives. pursuit of God’s will. Thanks for the lessons and the help… Prep, Cardinal Glennon College, and Kenrick. Page 4 The Herald

lege in Rhode Island on “Divine Im- passibility and the Mystery of Human Faculty News and Notes Suffering.” This past academic year Dr. Gresham published reviews of During the first week of Dr. Anne Marie Kitz , Pro- The Trinity Guide to the Christian September 2007, Dr. Su- fessor of Hebrew Bible/Old Church by William LaDue and With- sanne Harvath , Professor Testament, has published an out Roots: the West, Relativism, of Pastoral Counseling, will article in the July issue of Christianity and Islam by Pope Bene- teach at the North Ameri- The Catholic Biblical Quar- dict XVI and Marcello Pera in can College in Rome. Dr. terly entitled “Effective Choice: Current Reviews for Aca- Harvath will instruct third-year Simile and Effective Act: Psalm 109, demic Libraries . Theologians in the area of counsel- Numbers 5 and KUB 26.” She will Dr. Gresham also contributed an ing skills. also be presenting a paper on article on Catholic sociologist “Cursing, ‘Leprosy’ and the Wrath of Werner Stark to the Encyclopedia of During the first week of March Fr. Yahweh” at the National Meeting of Catholic Social Thought, Social Sci- John Hunthausen, S.J., The Society of Biblical Literature ence, and Social Policy (Scarecrow Spiritual Director, preached scheduled to be held in San Diego, Press) which will be published this a Lenten Mission at St. California this November. summer. In addition to his courses Bernard’s and Our Lady of for the seminary, Paul VI Institute, the Assumption Parishes in In March Dr. John and the permanent diaconate, Dr. Calgary, Alberta. Father Gresham, Associate Pro- Gresham taught a few sessions of then returned to Calgary to preach fessor of Systematic The- RCIA for his parish, St Joseph in the mission again at Sacred Heart ology, attended a sympo- Cottleville. Parish during Holy Week. sium at Providence Col-

(College, cont. from pg. 1) and indirectly, in the daily carrying out nal Glennon College. Father Brennan (history, literature, mathematics and of his ministry of pastoral charity. continues his role as Vice-Rector of natural science, social and behavioral Administration and faculty. Kenrick-Glennon Seminary and Aca- sciences, foreign languages, communi- Archbishop Burke announced the fol- demic Dean of Kenrick School of The- cation skills and the fine arts, as out- lowing administrative appointments and ology. His expertise in the areas of as- lined in the Program of Priestly For- faculty positions in the new program: sessment and accreditation are impor- mation ). The final two years of intel- tant contributions in the new philoso- lectual formation will focus upon the Monsignor Theodore L. Wojcicki phy program. For the past year Ken- study of philosophy, taught at Ken- continues his service as the President- rick-Glennon Seminary has been in rick-Glennon Seminary, which will Rector of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. consultation with the Higher Learning award the Bachelor of Arts degree in Completing his fifth year as President- Commission of the North Central As- Philosophy after successful completion Rector, Monsignor Wojcicki will con- sociation of Colleges and Schools to of the program. tinue oversight of all seminary pro- seek authorization and accreditation of In his address to the Seminary grams and policies. the new program. community, Archbishop Burke high- Father Timothy P. Cronin has Father Dennis M. Doyle has been lighted that the purpose of the new been named Rector of Cardinal Glen- named Director of Spiritual Formation program of studies is to prepare semi- non College. Serving as the pastor of of Cardinal Glennon College. In this narians for the systematic study of Sa- the College Seminary community, the role Father Doyle will assist the Rector cred Theology in preparation for Rector creates a climate of mutual con- of Cardinal Glennon College in coordi- priestly ordination. The study of Aris- fidence and trust, eliciting the coopera- nating the entire spiritual formation totelian-Thomistic philosophy is es- tion and involvement of the faculty, for- program, giving it unity and direction. sential to the intellectual formation of mation staff, and seminarians. The Dr. Randall G. Colton will be a priests. To be a herald of the truth, the change of title from “Director” to full-time professor of philosophy. Dr. priest must be able to think deeply and “Rector” of Cardinal Glennon College Colton obtained his doctorate at Saint correctly about the fundamental hu- highlights this role. Louis University in 2004, writing on man questions and questions of faith, Father Lawrence C. Brennan has Moral Philosophy as Moral Pedagogy: which are raised to him, both directly been named Academic Dean of Cardi- (College, cont on page 7) Summer 2007 Page 5

Seminarian Spotlight

Summertime is a great opportunity to try out new hobbies. Whether it be photography, rock climb- ing, crossword puzzles, gardening, or something else entirely, summer often affords a few hours every week to explore new experiences, and ways of living, creating, and thinking that can bring a person closer to God. The following seminarians talk about their hobbies and how these activities have helped them explore their relationship with the Divine: Craig Holway, Theology II / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: St. Ferdinand, Florissant

“I meet God in the outdoors. Ever since I was a kid I’ve had a love for camping, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. A couple of years ago I went by myself to the Rocky Mountains and went backpacking for seven days. I’ve been kayaking on the St. Francis River in southeast Missouri four times. I love hiking at Castlewood State Park and I have a favorite bench in Forest Park by the Jewel Box where I love to go and read. I can’t quite put my finger on it. There’s just something about those times and places when I feel very much in God’s presence. There’s something holy about it.”

Jack Evans, Theology III / Diocese of Rockford, Illinois / Home Parish: St. Margaret Mary Parish, Algonquin, Illinois

“What do Chicago, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis all have in common? Well, I had the honor of having lived in all three cities, and they all have great art museums. When Keats wrote, ‘Beauty is truth and truth beauty,’ he said nothing new. The Psalmist called us to worship the Lord ‘in the beauty of holiness.’ God, Truth Himself, allows artists to share in His own creative power. Landscape paintings, my personal favor- ite, particularly show God’s work. First, God made the land, the sky, and everything in between. Then, He made the artist who saw the scene, and endowed him or her with the ability to paint the scene. He also created me, the art- gazer, who can enjoy the work.”

Anthony Gerber, Theology II / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: St. Simon the Apostle, Green Park

“2.65 miles. For most, this is a distance. For the mountain hiker, it’s a place. And this is my passion: the 14,000-foot mountains in Colorado. The heavenly view, expansive and deep—the most inspiring reason to endure the lung-burning, Divine-Mercy-Chaplet-praying, penitential elevation gain—is easily matched by the trek up there. A morning start among stars, an alpine sunrise, God’s whispered greeting in high, sway- ing grass—these and the inevitable solidarity felt with Moses as he climbed to meet God, or Jesus as he ‘went up and prayed’ and, later, carried his cross to Calvary. These are the experiences of the mountain hiker. It’s a gift of a hobby that ends always in awe and gratitude.” James Holbrook, Theology II / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: Annunciation, Webster Groves

“I love going to the Saint Louis Art Museum. Many of the ancient works are attempts to depict God, some in very beautiful ways. Even before receiving my vocation, I was amazed at the attempts by all cultures and peoples to search for God. This search for God brought me to listen more closely, and hear Him call- ing me to a special service.”

Kevin Mattler, Senior, Cardinal Glennon College / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: St. Jo- seph, Imperial

“The great thing about summer is that it gives me the chance to spend more time outdoors. Whether it is golfing, fishing, playing sports, or just relaxing, by spending time outdoors I am able to deepen my rela- tionship with God simply by developing a greater appreciation for the beauty of the world which He cre- ated. It is through this appreciation that my love for Him and my desire to do what He wills increases.” Page 6 The Herald

(Ordinations, cont. from pg. 1) City & Belmopan), and Other Kenrick-Glennon seminarian Kevin James Stockbridge ordinations, ministries, and graduations (Memphis). include: On Saturday, April 21, in Sacred Order of the Priesthood Kenrick-Glennon Semi- Timothy Lorenz Bannes, St. Louis nary’s Chapel of St. Joseph, Rodger Paul Fleming, St. Louis the following seminarians John Joseph O’Brien, St. Louis were installed to the Joseph Stephen Post, St. Louis Ministry of Reader by Christopher John Rossman, Kansas Most Reverend Joseph F. City in Kansas Naumann, Archbishop of William Wayne Hennecke, Jr., Spring- Kansas City in Kansas: field-Cape Girardeau With Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, the Cardinal Anthony Joseph Gerber (St. Augustine Dominic Okon Ibok, Soci- Glennon College Graduating Class of 2007: ( from left ) Louis), James Andrew Hol- ety of Our Mother of Peace John Straatmann, Michael Grosch, Jeffrey Geerling, brook (St. Louis), Craig William Dotson, and Henry Purcell. (Stephen Mirarchi) Thomas Holway (St. Louis), Sacred Order of the Diaconate Stephen Albert Mirarchi (St. Patrick John Driscoll, St. Louis Louis), Anthony Bernard Ochoa (St. Brian Edwin Hecktor, St. Louis Louis), Nicklaus Ewald Winker (St. Michael Joseph Houser, St. Louis Louis), Anthony Richard Yates (St. Eric Jeffrey Kunz, St. Louis Louis), Barry Robert Clayton (Kansas Edward George Nemeth, St. Louis City in Kansas), Maximilian Kolbe Kevin Michael Schroeder, St. Louis Biltz (Wichita), Jonathan Edward Bro- Noah Andrew Philip Waldman, St. temarkle (Wichita), Yancey Quinn Louis Burgess (Wichita), Zachary Jon Scott Andrew Valentine Hastings, Kautzky (Des Moines), Francis Wil- Omaha liam Doyle (Jefferson City), Dylan Kevin Alvaro Muniz, Springfield in Schrader (Jefferson City), Evan Patrick Illinois Harkins (Kansas City-Saint Joseph), Michael Linnebur, Wichita James Christopher Arlien (Colorado Aaron Spexarth, Wichita Springs). Matthew Michael DeBlock, Rockford, Illinois At the May 12 College Graduation Mass, in Cardinal Glennon College, Class of the seminary’s Chapel of St. Joseph, Cardi- nal Glennon College graduate Jeffrey Geer- 2007 On Saturday, April 14, in Kenrick- William Francis Dotson, St. Louis Glennon Seminary’s Chapel of St. Jo- ling receives his diploma from Archbishop Raymond Burke. (Stephen Mirarchi) Jeffrey Joseph Geerling, St. Louis seph, the following seminarians were Michael Joseph Grosch, St. Louis installed to the Ministry of Acolyte by Henry Knox Purcell, St. Louis John Anthony Straatmann, St. Louis Most Reverend Robert W. Finn, Bishop of Kansas City-St. Jo- seph: Mark Andrew Chrismer (St. Louis), John Walter Mayo (St. Louis), Eric Francis Olsen (St. Louis), David Patrick Skillman (St. Louis), James David Theby (St. Louis), Christian Joseph Malewski (Kansas City-Saint (From right) Tim Bannes, Rodger Flem- Joseph), John Robert Evans ing, and William Hennecke exit the semi- nary’s Chapel of St. Joseph following the (Rockford, Illinois), Russell May 11 Academic Convocation and Con- Paul Kovash (Bismarck), Jordan The five members of the Cardinal Glennon ferral of Degrees. Emmanuel Gongora (Belize Graduating Class of 2007. (Stephen Mirarchi) Summer 2007 Page 7

Losing the Way of Faith in Pan’s Labyrinth by Stephen Mirarchi, The- to renounce its gluttony, Ofelia turns its dience to the faun, a nightmarish crea- ology II, Archdiocese of addictive behavior against it, crossing ture with devil-goat-horns. And in St. Louis the boundary from care-giver to frog- Ofelia’s final test the faun demands of

Guillermo del Toro's murderer. her a drop of blood from her brother, Academy Award-winning The second vow: chastity or celi- and she refuses. Her decision is admira- Pan’s Labyrinth over- bacy. The priest renounces an earthly ble, and it is even correct, but it dares to flows with the dark, bride and takes instead the Church, in- burn in effigy the office of the episco- Gothic fantasy promised by the hype, vesting all his energy into his love for pacy, as if a bishop would dare a priest just as it revels in disturbing scenes of it. The film takes a cue from the well- to an Abrahamic challenge, to shed the human cruelty that few would expect. known Babette’s Feast for this vow: blood of Isaac, only to stay his hand by From cinematography to production Ofelia is presented with a glorious ban- the arm of a mythological creature. design, the film does not disappoint, quet (an analogy Christ frequently em- The film’s ending ratifies these and those disenchanted by the vapid ployed), and as long as she does not mockeries of the evangelical counsels, meanderings of “Harry and friends” as Ofelia dons a dalmatic—a sacred will certainly find substance in del garment for the ordained—for all eter- Toro's nightmarish spectacles. nity, and the Trinity is depicted with the Yet not one of the 140+ reviews of Blessed Mother somehow occupying a the film has yet commented on the person of it. Shocked by these heresies, film’s attack on the Catholic Church, the viewer remembers that Ofelia is which the film cleverly disguises by consistently told by adults that they are mocking the priestly vows in Ofelia’s not believers. The audience connects three tasks. A studio still from the 2006 Guillermo del the dots in the final scene, which places A priest’s first vow: poverty or Toro film Pan’s Labyrinth. glory and honor on those who have simplicity. He gives up all materialism “grown out” of such childish games of and trusts in Christ, ministering espe- partake of the forbidden fruit, she will belief and pronounces a self-proclaimed cially to the poor. This vow is repre- pass unharmed. But Ofelia fails, eating death squad heroes. sented by Ofelia’s first task: journeying of the fruit and casting herself in the At best, Pan’s Labyrinth loses itself through the muck and filth of an an- line of Eve. She miraculously escapes, in a muddled mish-mash of religious cient tree in order to choke an intransi- having eaten of the banquet yet not images, and the sensitive watcher will gent amphibian with “magic stones.” paying any consequences for her indul- indeed detect heresy lurking in the Instead of self-giving motivated by the gent, non-celibate behavior. shadows. For family and faith-friendly infinite mercy of the sacraments, The final vow: obedience. The entertainment, pick up a Caryll House- Ofelia’s Sierra-club liberalism directs priest gives his life over to God, prom- lander book, guaranteed to be rich in merit back to herself. Whilst a priest ising to obey the Church and his ordi- narrative without losing the joy of the would have invited the bloviated toad nary. Ofelia, for her part, promises obe- faith.

(College, cont. from page 4) narians as a professor of philosophy at Virtues of Teaching and Learning in Saint Louis University, studied at the Additional faculty to Cardinal Kierkegaard’s Implied Narratives . Dr. Pontifical Medieval Institute under the Glennon College includes: Colton, who is a convert to the Catho- great scholar of Saint Thomas Aquinas, lic faith, has been deeply influenced in Étienne Gilson. Father Thomas G. Keller, Director his spiritual and intellectual life by the Sister M. Regina van den Berg, of Sacred Worship at Kenrick-Glennon Servant of God Pope John Paul II. F.S.G.M., will be a part-time professor Seminary, will teach Liturgy and Sacra- Since 2003, Dr. Colton has been teach- of philosophy. Sister M. Regina com- ments; ing philosophy at Eastern University in pleted her doctorate at The Catholic Dr. Germaine Murray , a Professor Pennsylvania. University of America, writing on the of English at Maryville University, will Dr. John P. Doyle will be a part- notion of community in the thought of teach an elective course on the priest- time professor of philosophy. Dr. Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. hood in literature and film; Doyle, who has had a long and distin- Sister has been teaching during the past Father James J. Ramacciotti, Pro- guished experience in teaching semi- years in two seminaries in Holland. (College, cont. on page 8) (College, cont. from page 7) school of philosophy and theology. fessor of Canon Law and Formation In 1915 Archbishop Kain’s succes- Coming Events Advisor for Kenrick and Cardinal sor, Archbishop Glennon (later Car- Glennon College, will teach Latin; dinal Glennon) opened the second at Kenrick-Glennon Father Randy Soto , Professor Kenrick Seminary, which served the of Sacred Scripture at Kenrick Church at its location until 1987. In Alumni Day—October 3 School of Theology, will teach that year, Archbishop May consoli- The Kenrick Alumni Mass and Dinner are Greek; dated the seminary system of the scheduled for Wednesday, October 3. The Dr. Daniel Van Slyke, Professor Archdiocese to create Kenrick- evening will begin with Holy Mass at 5:00 of Church History at Kenrick School Glennon Seminary. Twenty years P.M. in the Chapel of St. Joseph at Kenrick- of Theology, will also teach Church later, in 2007, Archbishop Burke has Glennon Seminary. History at Cardinal Glennon Col- joyfully announced this new pro- Silver jubilarian Fr. Timothy Elliott, or- lege; gram of formation and systematic dination class of 1982, will serve as the Miss Mary Beth Wittry, Direc- study of philosophy at Cardinal homilist for that evening’s Mass. tor of Sacred Music at Kenrick- Glennon College of Kenrick- Invitations to the October 3 event will Glennon Seminary, will teach Music Glennon Seminary. Throughout the be mailed in late August. Appreciation and the Schola Canto- years all of these changes and devel- Convivium Dinner Auction—November 3 rum. opments were made to provide good On Saturday, November 3, the seminary will and holy vocations to the priesthood. host its fifteenth annual dinner auction, Con- The Archdiocese of Saint Louis We entrust the work of formation to vivium . has had a proud and rich tradition of the Lord and ask the guidance of the If you have questions or would like to providing a community of faith, for- Holy Spirit to give the Church donate an item to mation and learning to prepare men knowledgeable, virtuous and holy Convivium 2007 , for the Catholic priesthood of Jesus priests who are configured after the please call the Christ. The roots of Kenrick Semi- Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Development Of- nary trace back to 1893 with Good Shepherd and Eternal High fice at 314-792- Archbishop Kain, the successor of Priest. Archbishop Kenrick, opening a 6119.

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