Nova Et Vetera the Newsletter of the Alumni Association of the Pontifical North American College
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Nova et Vetera The Newsletter of the Alumni Association Of the Pontifical North American College Spring 2017 H E William Cardinal Keeler Contact Information Died on March 23, 2017 Executive Secretary: Msgr. Michael Curran 201 Seminary Ave. Cardinal William H. Keeler, Baltimore's Yonkers, NY 10704 14th archbishop, died on March 23, 2017 Phone: 718-309-3294 at his residence at St. Martin's Home for Email: [email protected] the Aged in Catonsville. He was 86. Assistant to Exec. Secre- Cardinal Keeler was the bishop of Harris- tary, Nova et Vetera Pub- burg, Pennsylvania, when he was appoint- lisher and Website Admin- ed the 14th archbishop of Baltimore in istrator: 1989. Pope John Paul II made him a cardi- Virginia Neff nal in 1994. He retired in 2007. As presi- 7319 E. 71st Street dent of the U.S. bishops' conference from Indianapolis, IN 46256 1992 to 1995, he participated in a wide Phone: 317-849-1716 range of national and international issues. Email: [email protected] NAC Office of Institutional Advancement: Mark Randall Most Rev. Pontifical North American College 3211 Fourth Street, NE Daniel Mueggenborg Washington, DC 20017 Appointed Auxiliary Phone: 202-541-5403 Fax: 202-722-8804 Bishop of Seattle Email: [email protected] Alumni Website: pnacalumni.org The former Economo at the college from 2005-2011 was College Website: appointed by Pope Francis on April 7, 2017 to be the Auxil- pnac.org iary Bishop of Seattle. Born in Oklahoma, he was ordained in 1989 and has served in several parishes there. In addition to parish assignments, Msgr. Mueggenborg has CORRECTION been Chaplain of the Tulsa University Newman Center; Ad- junct Professor at St. Gregory’s College University/Pastoral In the Fall 2016 Nova, I Studies Institutes; Adjunct Professor at the Gregorian Uni- referred to Msgr. Coerver versity; Director of Clergy Education; Director of the Dioc- as David when it was Rob- esan Synod; Director of Pastoral Renewal; Adjunct Profes- ert who was made Bishop sor at the Religion Department at The University of Tulsa of Lubbock, TX. and has served on multiple boards in the Diocese of Tulsa I apologize for this error. and Eastern Oklahoma. -Virginia Neff The episcopal ordination Mass for the new auxiliary bishop Admin. Assistant will be celebrated May 31 at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. ALUMNI NEWS Rev. Edward McGovern (PROVIDENCE, Class 1952) reports there are still five remaining Pioneers looking forward to 2018—the 70th Anniversary of the reopening of the College. Msgr. Robert Trisco (CHICAGO, Class 1955) is Chairman of the Historical Commission for the cause of Fr. Thomas Price, Co-Founder of the Maryknoll Missioners and also a member of the Historical Commission for the cause of Fr. Vincent Capodanno, chaplain killed in Vietnam. Bishop Oscar Lipscomb (MOBILE, Class 1957) still recovering from double pneumonia (2014) with residence with Little Sisters. Not able to get to the Reunion but keeps trying. Rev. Joe Mahern (GREEN BAY, Class 1960) Founded the Catholic Worker House in 2009. Also Serves on the National Committee promoting the canonization of Dorothy Day. He is also a professional jazz musician performing with several BIG BANDS in Wisconsin. Rev. Francis Voellmecke (CINCINNATI, Class 1960) Enjoying reasonably good health and life in a lively parish with a school and an energetic pastor (Rev. Ed Smith, Class 1982). Rev. Ed Dillon (ROCHESTER, Class 1961, Casa 1965) helps out in 5 village churches, 2 prisons, 1 jail, and many hospitals and nursing homes. Msgr. James Tracy (CAMDEN, Class 1961, Casa 1966, ICTE 97 & 11) says the ICTE F’1997 class has met every year for a reunion and will meet in June at St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore. Rev. Thomas Flynn (HELENA, Class 1962) had an essay on Sartre in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy receive 90,000 “hits” last year. Bishop John Vlazny (PORTLAND, Class 1962) reports 10 classmates gathered in San Diego last year after the PNAC Reunion to celebrate their 55th year anniversary. They get together every fifth year which began in Rome 1981. Rev. Doug Brougher (NEW ORLEANS, Class 1963) thanks Don Casey for keeping their class E-mail network in touch. Their next get together will be in 2018. Msgr. John Dewane (GREEN BAY, Class 1963, Casa 2010) will be resigning from teaching at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology at the end of this semester. Msgr. Philip Morris (NEWARK, Class 1963) though retired, is assisting part-time at St. Lucy’s parish in Highland Beach, Florida. Rev. John Mulvihill (BOSTON, Class 1965,Casa 1971) was awarded the Papal Gold Cross of the Holy Land on April 11, 2016 in Jerusalem. As the Gratian Chair Professor of Canon Law at the graduate Theological Foundation, he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity on May 6, 2016 in South Bend, IN. This was his fifth doctorate. On the same day, he was honored with the Foundation Fellowship Medal, the highest faculty honor given to a professor. Bishop Emeritus Michael Sheehan (SANTA FE, Class 1965) now doing prison ministry with confessions, holy communion, Mass for inmates. Also covering for priests who are sick or away. Bishop Emeritus Paul Loverde (ARLINGTON, Class 1966) entered the ranks of retirement. He looks forward to keeping involved in ministry, helping the new Bishop and brother priests in the Diocese and giving Days of Prayer and Retreats. Rev. Edward Wieczorek (YOUNGSTOWN, Class 1966, Casa 1970/73) as a retired priest has been preaching for UNBOUND (formerly CFCA). They invite parishioners to sponsor a child or elderly person in one of 20 developing countries. 1-800-875-6564 if interested. Msgr. John Patrick (MARQUETTE, Class 1968) is working part-time in retirement for Cross Catholic Outreach. Msgr. Andrew Martin (CAMDEN, Class 1968) retired but living in an International Residence on the high school campus where he works in the advancement office. He served as Principal and President for 26 years. Rev. William Schuessler (ROCKFORD, Class 1968) after many happy years as a missionary in Peru, is now retired and in residence at St. James Parish in Belvidere where he assists with the Spanish speaking portion of the parish and occasionally returns to Peru as a volunteer. Rev. Chuck Brambilla (ST PAUL-MINN, Class 1971) is enjoying retirement and assisting in nearby parishes. Msgr. Michael Servinsky( ALTOONA-JOHNSTOWN, Class 1971) retired and moved to Flagler Beach, Florida. Rev. Bruce Hennington (MADISON, Casa 1971) getting better at retirement every day! Msgr. Mark Svarczkopf (INDIANAPOLIS, Class 1974) was appointed State Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus in Indiana. He will continue as Pastor of Our Lady of the Greenwood parish until his retirement in 2019. Bishop Timothy Doherty (LAFAYETTE, IN, Class 1976, Casa 1982) is chair-elect of the USCCB Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People. Rev. James Nowak (JOLIET, Casa 1976, ICTE 1992) will celebrate 50 years of priestly ordination on May 27, 2017. Msgr. Anthony Giesing (SAN DIEGO, ICTE 1976) asks for prayers for Archbishop John Quinn who is quite sick. Rev. James Murphy (ST PAUL-MINN, Class 1977) reports his stepmom, Dorothy, died in March 2016 two months before her 100th birthday. She suffered from Alzheimers her final ten years. Rev. Brian Kiely (BOSTON, Class 1978) Appointed Rector/President of Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary (Weston, MA0 on 8/24/2016. Rev. Patrick Manning YOUNGSTOWN, Class 1978) an Adjunct Prof. of Church History and Systematic Theology, St. Mary Seminary & Graduate School of Theology, Diocese of Cleveland Msgr. Michael Clay (RALEIGH, Class 1979) is an Associate Professor of Practice with the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America. Rev. Nicholas Gengaro (NEWARK, Class 1980, Casa 1988) appointed to NJ Supreme Court Office of Attorney Ethics District V-A Ethics Committee for a term of 4 years 9/1/2016. Rev. Rick Tomasone (ERIE, Class 1980) now at St. Joseph’s, his home parish and where he was ordained. Replaced Fr. Rich Toohey, Class 2001, now at Our Lady of Peace. Msgr. Michael Jennett (LOS ANGELES, Casa 1981) has retired after serving as Pastor of San Roque Parish, Santa Barbara and Episcopal Vicar of Santa Barbara Pastoral Region of Los Angeles Diocese. Rev. Frank Firko (PITTSBURGH, Casa 1982) as a member of the Presbyteral Council, he was appointed as a member of the Board of Consulters. Rev. Robert Hohenstein (ALBANY, ICTE 1984) retired as Pastor our Lady of Mount Carmel 1/1/16 but continues as Chaplain, Schenectady Police Dept. (since 2006). Rev. Timothy Hayes (COLUMBUS, Class 1985, Casa 1993) happy to have attended Episcopal Ordination of his classmate, Bishop Robert Reed last August. Rev. David Bonnar (PITTSBURGH, Class 1988) in addition to being Pastor, was named Priest Editor of the Parish Magazine which is published by Our Sunday Visitor. Msgr. Joseph Giandurco (NEW YORK, Class 1987, Casa 1994) appointed Dean of Northern Westchester and Putnam County Deanery of the Archdiocese of New York. Rev. James Oberle (SOCIETY OF ST. SULPICE, Class 1987, Casa 1990) after July 1, will be teaching in Rome at the University of Dallas. Msgr. Robert Meyer (NEWARK, Class 1988) Pastor of St. Peter and Paul, Hoboken, the first Catholic parish to earn recognition as a Partner in Excellence by the Leadership Roundtable on Church Management, awarded for integrity, effectiveness and excellence in non-profit administration. Rev. John Costello (BROOKLYN, Class 1989, Casa 1994) January 31 was appointed Vice-Rector of Cathedral Seminary House of Formation and Director of Seminarians for the Diocese of Brooklyn. Rev. Stephen McCrate (BEAUMONT, Class 1989) “Simple Thought” It is a great moment when a theology professor’s insight can make it to the ambo and connect with your parishioners’ lives.