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Summer 2008

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

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

Kenrick-Glennon Seminary is a community of faith, formation, Fourteen Ordained to Priesthood and learning, located in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, pre- Nine for St. Louis Most in Over 20 Years paring men for the Roman Catholic priesthood of Jesus On Saturday, May 24, Ray- nine men, as well as priests, , and Christ. mond Burke ordained to the Order of Priest- men and women religious of the Archdio- Under the guidance of the hood nine Kenrick-Glennon cese of St. Louis. Holy Spirit and to the praise of seminarians for the Arch- Seminarians were God the Father, we cultivate the diocese of St. Louis, the also in attendance at human, spiritual, intellectual, largest class for the ceremony. and pastoral gifts of candidates the Archdiocese since 1987: Last year, Fathers for the diocesan ministry. Rev. Matthew Barnard, Tim Bannes, Rodger To this end, we commit our- Rev. Patrick Driscoll, Rev. Fleming, John selves to a responsible and ef- Brian Hecktor, Rev. Mi- O’Brien, and fective stewardship of resources, chael Houser, Rev. Eric Post were ordained carrying on our recognized tra- dition of service to the Church. Kunz, Rev. Edward to the priesthood for Nemeth, Rev. Kevin The nine newly-ordained priests for the the Archdiocese of Schroeder, Rev. James Archdiocese of St. Louis with Archbishop St. Louis. Next year, Highlights in This Theby, and Rev. Raymond Burke following the Ordination God-willing, the Issue: Waldman. Mass of May 24 at the Cathedral Basilica. seminary’s ten new In attendance at the (Jeff Geerling) transitional deacons Pictures from Spring 2008: standing-room only Cathe- will be ordained to Seminarians in Action 2 dral Basilica were family and friends of the (, cont. on pg. 6)

A Fond Farewell to Fr.

Monshau, O.P., Professor of Homiletics 2 Archbishop Burke Announces Campaign for Seminary Fr. Tom Kirchhoefer: A Priestly Ministry in Iraq 3 On Wednesday, May 28, at a campaign, as the Faculty News and Notes 4 meeting of the priests of the phase will be conducted in Archdiocese of St. Louis at the fall of 2009. In total, the Kenrick Theologian Published 4 Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, campaign for the seminary Seminarian Spotlight: Archbishop Raymond Burke will seek $65,280,000. In his Sacred Places 5 stated that the Archdiocese is talk, he called the campaign Coming Events 6 preparing for a major cam- a “happy challenge” for the paign to provide for the capi- Archdiocese to meet the Fr. Kapaun’s Cause for - hood Officially Opened 7 tal needs of the seminary and critical needs of the semi- bring its endowment to an ef- nary, now and for the future. Seminary Alumnus Elected at Gethsemani 7 fective level. In addition to addressing The Archbishop, in his needed updating and renova- The construction of the semi- The Seminary Says Farewell prepared remarks, asked for nary’s current facilities was tion of the building infra- to Archbishop Burke 8 the priests’ support of this begun in 1929. (Campaign, cont. on pg. 4) Page 2 The Herald

Pictures from Spring 2008: Seminarians in Action

Kenrick-Glennon Days, June 7-14

(Clockwise, from left) Kenrick-Glennon Days Camp Director Brian Fallon ( I) ad- dresses some of 283 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th graders who attended the camp; a pair of junior camp counselors pose with St. Louis seminarian Patrick Fletcher (Senior, Class of 2009); campers at Mass in the seminary’s Chapel of St. Joseph; Archbishop Raymond Burke pre- sents the Archbishop’s Cup to a winning team of campers. (Conor Sullivan)

The mission of Kenrick-Glennon Days is to have young men get more acquainted with the seminary and the seminarians, to grow in their Catholic faith and holiness, and to be open to a vocation to the priesthood.

2008 Pilgrimage to New York and Papal Visit, April 19-20

St. Louis seminar- ian Jeff Geerling (left, Theology II) captures a group picture of excited Prophets Day, April 9 Kenrick-Glennon seminarians— (From left) Theology III seminarians Tim Noelker (St. battling the heat with their heads covered with ball caps and Louis) and Barry Clayton ( City in Kansas) towels—awaiting an appearance from Benedict XVI (inset) teach a visiting group of St. Clement of grade during a youth rally with the Holy Father. (Jeff Geerling) schoolers about the prophets.

A Fond Farewell to Fr. Michael Monshau, O.P., Professor of Homiletics Fr. Carlos Azpiroz Costa, O.P., Master of this honor as we express our gratitude to him on the con- the Order (Superior General) of the Do- tributions that he has made in our seminary community. minicans has appointed Fr. Michael Mon- While his presence here will be greatly missed, we wish shau, O.P., to serve as Professor of Homi- him well as he assumes his new responsibilities.” letics at the Angelicum in Rome, effective Since he began his service to the seminary in the fall Fall 2008. of 2006, Fr. Monshau has made significant contributions Seminary President- Msgr. Ted to the seminary community, in the classroom as Professor Wojcicki reflected on Fr. Monshau’s two years of service of Homiletics, with his committee work, and with his to Kenrick-Glennon: “We congratulate Fr. Monshau on overall dedication to the mission of the seminary. Summer 2008 Page 3

Fr. Tom Kirchhoefer: A Priestly Ministry in Iraq

Fr. Tom Kirchhoefer has a calling within a calling. Ten Some twenty Catholic priests now serve as years a priest, Fr. Kirchhoefer has served as a in Iraq. That with the Army for nearly half of his priestly breaks down to ministry. about one Well into his second three-year commitment with the priest for every military, and currently serving 4,000 people, in Iraq, Fr. Kirchhoefer’s first Catholic and tour included a stint from July non-Catholic. 2004 to April 2005 in Afghani- Fr. Kirchhoe- stan. Fr. Kirchhoefer joined the fer credits his Army Reserves in 1995 and was seminary train- ordained in 1998 from Kenrick- ing as he Glennon Seminary. When then- serves such a U.S. Army chaplain Fr. Tom Kirchhoefer Archbishop called diverse field of celebrates Mass with troops outside a main- upon priests to consider becom- people in spiri- tenance tent in Iraq. ing full-time chaplains, Fr. tual need. U.S. Army Chaplain Fr. Tom Kirchhoefer. (left) Kirchhoefer prayed about it, “Kenrick-Glennon Seminary did a great of pre- spoke to his spiritual director, paring me for the priesthood,” said Fr. Kirchhoefer. “Of and decided to apply for the position. course, my formation and education gave me an excellent “The Army is desperate for Catholic chaplains,” said understanding of the Catholic Faith so that I can Fr. Kirchhoefer. “These soldiers are seeking to find faith to the Faithful on the front lines and also dialogue with and, hopefully, I’ll be able to help them on their journey those of other faiths, be they Christian, Jewish, or Mus- there and speak those words to them. I want to help them lim. The seminary definitely strengthened my grasp of to come closer to the Lord even as interreligious studies and they serve their country.” ecumenical dialogue plays Many soldiers seek a chaplain a large part in my ministry during basic training. They may ex- as an Army chaplain. In press worries about home or question some ways, I like to think if they are up to the Army’s task. that I am called to play a Some want to quit or even commit part in the New Evangeli- suicide. In addition to crediting the zation so well articulated military’s counseling training in help- by John Paul II. I know I’m ing to address these situations, Fr. here to represent the Kirchhoefer praised the pastoral Church to Catholics and counseling training he received at the non-Catholics alike, to seminary. minister to anyone in spiri- “I have to credit Dr. Susanne tual need. This is what God Harvath in particular and her course “The soldiers make it when they can, but is calling me to do at this in Pastoral Counseling,” said Fr. point in my ministry as a Kirchhoefer. “What I learned in her they often have work to do, even on Sun- Catholic priest.” class has been vital to my ministry days. A lot of times I’m only able to here. The Army devotes some train- make it out to places in the middle of the (Portions of this story pro- ing to Pastoral Counseling, but not week. So when I’m able to gather with vided by Jean Schildz, Re- much. It’s Dr. Harvath’s class mate- them, it becomes our worship day.”—Fr. view staff writer, from her rial that has been the greatest benefit articles in the April 4, 2003 to the counseling work that I do in Tom Kirchhoefer, U.S. Army Chaplain, and November 9, 2007 is- my ministry to the fighting men and on celebrating Mass in Iraq. sues of the St. Louis Re- women I serve.” view .) Page 4 The Herald

that is taking place at Saint Louis Uni- versity from July 25-26.

Faculty News and Notes An article by Associate Pro- fessor of Church History Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, the Persistent Vegetative State.” Dr. Daniel G. Van Slyke

Associate Professor of In- Dr. Susanne Harvath , Pro- has appeared in Antiphon: A tercultural Studies, spent fessor of Pastoral Counsel- Journal for Liturgical Re- the last two weeks of May ing, continues to provide newal . It is titled “The on the island of Antigua in service as a board member Changing Meanings of sacramentum : the eastern Caribbean do- for the Archdiocesan Re- Historical Sketches.” On June 19, Dr. ing research for his postcolonial novel view Board for Sexual Mis- Van Slyke and his wife Laura are ad- entitled Wit and Wisdom, a book that conduct, and also serves as the Victim dressing the Young Friends for Life of develops Lord Bertram’s experiences Advocate for the Vincentian Review the Archdiocese of St. Louis on the on the island as described in Jane Aus- Board for Sexual Misconduct. Dr. Har- topic of “The Church and Sexual Re- ten’s Mansfield Park. He was accom- vath recently presented a series of three production.” Dr. Van Slyke is also tak- panied by his wife, Dr. Stephanie Didactic Groups for for the St. ing part in a panel discussion at the Mahfood, and their son, Alexander. Louis Consultation Center on the topic conference “The Legacy of Humanae Dr. Mahfood attended the Institute for of “Celibacy and Relationships.” Vitae : 40 Years,” that is taking place at Priestly Formation Retreat for Semi- Dr. Harvath also serves as the from July 25- nary Faculty entitled “Resting on the Clinical Director of the Archdiocesan 26. Heart of Christ: The Seminary Theolo- Project Rachel (a Post-Abortion Minis- Dr. Randall Colton, Assis- gian’s Vocation” in Omaha, Nebraska, try) and recently provided a training tant Professor of Philosophy from June 2-5. workshop for clergy and professional (Cardinal Glennon ), Fr. Donald Henke , Asso- counselors. Dr. Harvath recently con- has co-authored an article ciate Academic Dean and ducted a workshop for the permanent titled “If You Want Justice, Assistant Professor of diaconate entitled “What Celibacy Work for Charity” with Dr. Moral Theology, was pub- Means Relationally for the Permanent Gregory R. Beabout, Associate Profes- lished in the Spring 2008 .” sor of Philosophy at Saint Louis Uni- issue of The National Dr. Harvath will offer a seminar versity. The article appears in the July/ Catholic Bioethics Quarterly. Fr. entitled “The True Meaning of Intimacy August issue of This Rock: Catholic Henke’s article is titled in Marriage” at the conference “The Apologetics and Evangelization . “Consciousness, Terri Schiavo, and Legacy of Humanae Vitae : 40 Years,”

(Campaign, cont. from pg. 1) structure, Archbishop Burke also noted that the seminary needs an Kenrick Theologian increase in student rooms and rooms for visitors, sufficient offices for faculty members, a new library, and a renovation to the St. Jo- Published seph Chapel to accommodate the growing body of seminarians. Enrollment is the highest in the twenty years since the programs The seminary community con- of Cardinal Glennon College and Kenrick School of Theology were gratulates Jefferson City semi- combined into the present facilities. narian Dylan Schrader The announcement of this campaign for Kenrick-Glennon (Theology III), whose article Seminary by Archbishop Burke follows a depth of research and “Chant as Beautiful Art,” was months of discussion that has involved a wide variety of constituen- published in the Winter 2007 cies, including the presbyterate of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, issue of Sacred Music . Former throughout the Midwest, the Seminary Board of Trustees, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Professor of Community Counseling Services (CCS), and the Mackey Mitchell Homiletics Fr. Michael Monshau, O.P., re- Architects. marked: “I have studied this piece, and it will be required reading in a course I am teaching (Portions of this story provided by Joseph Kenny, Review staff at the Angelicum next year entitled writer, from his article in the May 30, 2008 issue of the St. Louis ‘Spirituality and Liturgy.’” Review .) Summer 2008 Page 5

Seminarian Spotlight

There are special places—sacred spaces—in our lives where our relationship with God is refreshed and deepened simply by sharing our presence with that of the Divine in that specific locale. Be it a particular church, chapel, wooded area, mountaintop, or ocean vista, there are places in our lives where our relationship with God seems to reach new heights. The Herald asked the following semi- narians this question: “What are those sacred spaces in your life where your relationship with God is refreshed and deepened?” Matthew Darrow, Senior, Cardinal Glennon College / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: Most Sacred Heart, Eureka

“At night, while sitting in front of Jesus in the tabernacle in the college chapel, I feel myself being drawn into a more intimate relationship with my Savior. At this time of night there is no one else in the chapel. I am alone with my God and am enveloped in His first language, silence. Amidst this solitude, Christ emerges meek and humble awaiting someone to keep watch and pray with Him. And so I sit with Him in the seminary’s St. Charles Borromeo Chapel, and we keep each other company.”

Rev. Mr. Christian Malewski, Theology IV / Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph, / Home Parish: St. James in St. Joseph, Missouri

“I have always found it most helpful to pray in a quiet church. Not just any church, but the old fash- ioned kind with stained glass windows, hard wooden pews, and many images of the . This very much resembles my home parish St. James in St. Joseph, Missouri. In such an atmosphere I feel like I can really retreat from the outside world and focus on being in God’s presence. Of course, it is most desirable to me that while praying in church that Jesus is close by in the Blessed Sacrament.”

Daniel Shaughnessy, Theology I/ Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: St. Roch, St. Louis

“The most sacred place in my life would have to be the Carmelite Monastery on Clayton Road. The seeds of my vocation were planted within those walls. My mother and I would make frequent visits there after we dropped my brothers and sisters off at school in the mid 1970s. Thirty years later, I made a daily holy hour there as I discerned my vocation to the priesthood. The Carmelite Monastery led me to Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. As I begin my first year of Theology, I am grateful to have such a special and holy place just a few short miles away.”

Conor Sullivan, Junior, Cardinal Glennon College / Archdiocese of St. Louis / Home Parish: Our Lady of Lourdes, Washington

“I am from a parish out in Washington, Missouri called Our Lady of Lourdes. It is at this parish where I truly found a place where my faith could deepen and my discernment could blossom: the Adoration Chapel. The chapel at my parish became like a second home to me where I could pray, think, and be quiet with our Lord. I honestly do not think I would have entered the seminary had it not been for the time I spent in prayer in that chapel, and I return there as often as I can.” Rev. Mr. Russell Kovash, Theology IV / Diocese of Bismarck, North Dakota / Home Parish: St. Patrick’s in Dickinson, North Dakota

“During my four and a half years at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, I have taken a liking to the seminary’s Chapel of St. Joseph, particularly late at night when it is usually empty and dimly lit. Here I can sit, rest, and speak to the Lord in complete silence about the day I just had, as well as the things that lay before me in the days ahead. I have found it a wonderful way to thank the Lord for the blessings of the day and to ask Him to refresh me with restful sleep so that I can continue to do His work tomorrow.” Page 6 The Herald

(Ordinations, cont. from pg. 1) Robert Dale Favazza, Memphis the priesthood, including four more Kevin James Stockbridge, Memphis for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. (August 9) Other Kenrick-Glennon seminar- Saturday, April 12, in Kenrick- ian ordinations, ministries, and Glennon Seminary’s Chapel of St. Jo- graduations include: seph, the following seminarians were Sacred Order of the Priesthood installed to the Ministry of Acolyte by Matthew Barnard, St. Louis Most Reverend Michael Sheridan, Patrick John Driscoll, St. Louis of Springs: Brian Edwin Hecktor, St. Louis Anthony Joseph Gerber (St. Louis), With Archbishop Raymond Burke, the Michael Joseph Houser, St. Louis James Andrew Holbrook (St. Louis), Cardinal Glennon College Graduating Class of 2008: (from left) Brian Fallon (St. Eric Jeffrey Kunz, St. Louis Craig Thomas Holway (St. Louis), Timothy James Noelker (St. Louis), Louis) and Zachary Edgar (Springfield in Edward George Nemeth, St. Louis Illinois) (Jeff Geerling) Kevin Michael Schroeder, St. Louis Anthony Bernard Ochoa (St. Louis), James David Theby, St. Louis Nicklaus Ewald Winker (St. Louis), Noah Andrew Philip Waldman, St. Anthony Richard Yates (St. Louis), son Lopez (Rockford), Jason Robert Louis Barry Robert Clayton (Kansas City in Signalness (Bismarck), Nick Eugene Scott Andrew Hastings, Omaha Kansas), Biltz Pinkston (Kansas City-St. Joseph), Pre- Kevin Alvaro Muniz, Springfield in (Wichita), Jonathan Edward Brote- ston Kent Rinne (Kansas City-St. Jo- Illinois markle (Wichita), Yancey Quinn Bur- seph), Jorge Arturo Cespedes Michael Joseph Linnebur, Wichita gess (Wichita), Zachary Jon Kautzky (Memphis) Aaron Daniel Spexarth, Wichita (Des Moines), Francis William Doyle Matthew Michael DeBlock, Rockford, (Jefferson City), Dylan Schrader Cardinal Glennon College, Class of Illinois (Jefferson City), Matthew Joseph Ben- 2008 jamin (Kansas City-), Brian Steven Fallon, St. Louis Evan Patrick Harkins (Kansas City- Zachary Thomas Edgar, Springfield in Saint Joseph) Illinois

On Saturday, April 26, in Kenrick- Glennon Seminary’s Chapel of St. Jo- Coming Events seph, the following seminarians were at Kenrick-Glennon installed to the Ministry of Reader by Most Reverend George J. Lucas, Alumni Day—Oct. 1 Bishop of Springfield in Illinois: The Kenrick Alumni Mass and Dinner Derrick Andrew Flannigan (St. Louis), are scheduled for Wednesday, October 1. Most Reverend Michael J. Sheridan, Timothy Joseph Foy (St. Louis), Jef- The evening will begin with Mass at Bishop of Colorado Springs, installs Fran- frey Joseph Geerling (St. Louis), Mi- 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of St. Joseph at cis Doyle (Theology III, Jefferson City) to chael Joseph Grosch (St. Louis), Henry Kenrick-Glennon Seminary. the Ministry of Acolyte in the seminary’s Knox Purcell (St. Louis), John An- Chapel of St. Joseph on April 12. (Jeff Silver jubilarian Msgr. John Sham- Geerling) thony Straatmann (St. Louis), Brian leffer, ordination class of 1983, will Christopher Alford (Springfield in Illi- serve as the homilist for that evening’s Sacred Order of the Diaconate nois), Brandon Ross Struebing Mass. The “after dinner speaker” will be Mark Andrew Chrismer, St. Louis (Omaha), Andrew James Syring golden jubilarian, Fr. Bill Leach, ordina- John Walter Mayo, St. Louis (Omaha), Kevin William Vogel tion class of 1958. Eric Francis Olsen, St. Louis (Omaha), James Mark Weeder Invitations to the October 1 event David Patrick Skillman, St. Louis (Omaha), Patrick Phelps (Peoria), will be mailed in mid August. Dale Allen Maxfield (Belleville), Jo- Christian Joseph Malewski, Kansas Convivium Dinner Auction—Nov. 8 City-Saint Joseph seph Okoth Oganda (Belleville), An- On Saturday, November 8, the seminary John Robert Evans, Rockford, Illinois thony Ogutu Onyango (Belleville), will host its sixteenth annual dinner auc- Russell Paul Kovash, Bismarck Marco Antonio De Loera (Wichita), tion, Convivium . If you have questions or Jordan Emmanuel Gongora, Belize John Paul Fogliasso (Wichita), Gerald would like to donate an item to Con- City & Belmopan Dane Curren, Jr. (Oklahoma City), Jo- vivium 2008 , please call the Develop- seph Frank Jaskierny (Rockford), John- ment Office at 314-792-6119. Summer 2008 Page 7

Fr. Kapaun’s Cause for Sainthood Officially Opened The Cause for the of Fr. Army. Chaplain Kapaun Archdiocese of the , an Army Chaplain who proved to be a heroic priest Military Services died while in a and chaplain to the men that and the Diocese of North Korean pris- he served. Volunteering to Wichita have been oner of war camp in stay behind with the injured, collecting informa- 1951, was officially Chaplain Kapaun was cap- tion on Father Ka- opened on June 29, tured by the North Korean and paun’s life of virtue. 2008. Communist Chinese forces. The information Fr. Kapaun, a na- Chaplain Kapaun’s service to gathered thus far will tive of Pilsen, Kan- his fellow prisoners has be- provide a basis for Fr. Emil Kapaun sas, and alumnus of come legendary among those the documentation Kenrick Seminary, who knew of him. Scores of needed for the can- was ordained for the Catholic Dio- men attribute their survival to Fr. Kapaun writes a letter onization process. to his mother. The chap- cese of Wichita on June 9, 1940. Af- Chaplain Kapaun enlivening lain often left out his he- On June 29, 2008 ter serving as a priest in his home their hope in better days to roic feats so his mother two separate com- diocese, Fr. Kapaun asked to be al- come. Chaplain Kapaun was wouldn’t worry. missions were estab- lowed to serve as an Army Chaplain. taken to the camp hospital, lished to formally During World War II, Chaplain Ka- known to the prisoners as the “death scrutinize and document Fr. Kapaun’s paun served in the India/Burma thea- house,” where he was left to die. On virtuous life. Once this information ter. Upon his return after May 23, 1951, Chaplain has been gathered and documented, it the war, Fr. Kapaun stud- Kapaun died. His fel- will be sent to the Congregation for ied at Catholic University low prisoners wept at Saints in Rome. of America and served their loss. Remarked seminary President- once again in the Diocese There has already Rector Msgr. Ted Wojcicki: “This re- of Wichita. Answering the been considerable work cent news concerning Fr. Kapaun is Army’s call for chaplains, completed toward Fa- most certainly exciting for all of us at Fr. Kapaun once again ther Kapaun’s cause, Kenrick-Glennon Seminary, as our asked to be released from culminating in this most seminary community is proud to be diocesan work to serve recent announcement associated with the formation and or- Fr. Kapaun (Ordination another tour in the Army. Class of 1940) celebrates that Fr. Kapaun is rec- dination of Fr. Emil Kapaun. The On September 25, Holy Mass in the field. ognized by the Church seminary is blessed to call Fr. Kapaun 1948, Father Kapaun was as a “.” an alumnus and we will continue to granted permission to re-enlist in the Over the past fifteen years, both the pray for his cause for sainthood.”

Seminary Alumnus Elected Abbott at Gethsemani

A former seminarian for the Archdiocese traveled through Europe, studied at the of St. Louis and graduate of both St. Louvain and, after graduating from that Louis Preparatory Seminary South institution, entered Gethsemani. He was (1978) and Cardinal Glennon College solemnly professed in 1993. At the time (1982), Fr. Elias Dietz , O.C.S.O., was of his election, he was serving as Secre- elected the tenth Abbot of Our Lady of tary of the Abbot General in Rome. Gethsemani in Trappist, Kentucky on The abbey is best known worldwide April 29, 2008. for its association with the author Tho- After graduating from Cardinal mas Merton, who was a monk there from Fr. Dietz becomes the tenth Ab- bot of Our Lady of Gethsemani. Glennon College, the then Ray Dietz 1941 until his death in 1968 . The Seminary Says Farewell To Archbishop Burke

On Friday, June 27 it was announced that His Holiness, Benedict XVI, had named Archbishop Raymond L. Burke Prefect of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signa- tura, effective immediately. Since he was installed as the ninth bishop and eighth archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis on January 26, 2004, Archbishop Burke served as Chairman of the Seminary Board of Trustees, tire- lessly promoted vocations through myriad seminary events and retreats, and was present at Kenrick- Glennon Seminary on a consistent basis in an effort Archbishop Raymond to dialogue with seminarians in formation. Burke greets campers at the 2008 Kenrick-Glennon Archbishop Burke’s passion for and support of the seminary knew no bounds. Newly-ordained Fr. Noah Waldman Days. (Conor Sullivan) concelebrates the Liturgy of the Remarked seminary President-Rector Msgr. Ted with Archbishop Burke at Wojcicki: “When I heard the announcement of the appointment of Archbishop the May 24 ordination. (Jeff Geerling) Burke to his new position, my initial response was a mixture of sadness concern- ing his departure, pride in the honor that his appointment represents, and gratitude for his boundless support of the mission of our seminary. I am so grateful for his presence to our seminary community to the seminarians, to the fac- ulty, for Masses, for Board meetings, for special occasions and for the numerous informal visits; for his example of selfless service, dedicated apostolic zeal, pastoral charity, pro- claiming the truth of the Gospel, and commitment to personal prayer; for his support of our mission of forming priests according to the heart of Jesus Christ, including his leadership of our capital campaign and his encouragement of my own priestly vocation and ministry.”

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