Dialogue “Priestly Formation for the 21st Century” • A Publication of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary • Summer 2010

An Interview with Archbishop Wenski See Page 2

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Jacque Brund Photo Dialogue 1 Dialogue Congratulations Graduation Class of 2010 Editorial Editor – Msgr. Keith R. Brennan Associate Editors – Cindy Krueger, Sharon Melancon, Keith Parker Managing Editors – Stanton Cadow, Daniella Coy Contributing Writers – Stanton Cadow, Daniella Coy, Fr. Luis Rivero, Tom Tracy Administrative Assistants – Herminia Garcia, Sharon Melancon Board of Trustees Most Rev. Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, Chancellor, Chairman Most Rev. Victor B. Galeone, of St. Augustine Letter From the Rector Most Rev. Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of Venice Most Rev. Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg My Dear Friends, Most Rev. John H. Ricard, S.S.J., Bishop of Pensacola/Tallahassee Most Rev. Felipe J. Estévez, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Miami A few weeks ago, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, brought the Most Rev. John G. Noonan, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Miami Deacon Dennis Demes “Year of the Priest,” to a conclusion. I know that many of you have Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Gibbons been praying in a special way for priests and for those here at St. Rev. Mark Heuberger Rev. Michael R. Houle Vincent de Paul Seminary who are discerning the call to priesthood. Rev. Timothy Lindenfelser We are grateful for your prayers and for your support. Very Rev. Robert Morris Ms. Catherine “Cam” Murphy This year has been a year of blessing for us. In February, we hosted Rev. Msgr. Pablo A. Navarro Very Rev. Gregory Parkes an on site visitation by representatives from SACS (Southern Asso- Ex-Officio ciation of Colleges and Schools) and ATS (Association of Theologi- Rev. Msgr. Michael Carruthers cal Schools). At the end of the visit, we were advised that the recom- J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. Staff/Directors mendation would be to extend our accreditation for another ten year Msgr. Keith R. Brennan – Rector & President Rev. Steven O’Hala – Vice Rector & Academic Dean period. Mr. Keith Parker – Campus Administrator/Treasurer Rev. Louis Guerin – Dean of Pastoral Formation On May 6th, we held our annual graduation exercises. Sr. Maureen Rev. Steven Olds – Dean of Spiritual Formation Grady, CSC, who served on our faculty from 2002 to 2009 was the Rev. José Alfaro – Dean of Students Mr. Stanton Cadow – Director of Institutional Advancement Our Newly Ordained Deacons graduation speaker. Thirteen graduates were granted the MDiv. de- Mr. Art Quinn – Library Director gree, and eight graduates received the MA degree in Theology. Rev. Michael J. Flynn – Director of Liturgy/Music Mrs. Joyce Martinez – Director of Language This summer twelve of our graduates were ordained to the Priest- Dialogue Design Director – Claudia O’Leary Photographers – Leonard Bryant, Stanton Cadow, Dan McKeal, hood in dioceses throughout the State of : four for the Arch- Tom Tracy, Jacque Brund diocese of Miami, two for the Diocese of St. Petersburg, one for the Advertising Sales Sharon Melancon – [email protected] & Diocese of Venice, three for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, David O’Leary - [email protected] and one for the Diocese of Orlando. Additionally, one graduate was Correspondence ordained for the Diocese of Charleston in South Carolina. 10701 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4899 Send address changes to: Sharon Melancon, 10701 S. Military Trail, Our enrollment for the Fall is looking very good. We have already Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4899 or email: [email protected] Telephone: (561) 732-4424 – Fax: (561) 737-2205 accepted twenty-two candidates. It looks as though we will be start- Web site: www.svdp.edu ing the new academic year with a total of 70 students. Subscriptions Dialogue is published twice a year by St. Vincent de Paul Regional And finally, on June 1st, the former Bishop of Orlando, and an alum- Seminary. Single subscriptions are $20 for one year in the U.S., $25 in Canada, and $30 in all other countries. Donors and alumni receive nus, Bishop was installed as the fourth Archbishop Dialogue free of charge. of Miami. According to our by-laws, the Archbishop of Miami Mission Statement serves as the Chancellor of our Seminary. I would like to express my The primary purpose of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary is to provide a human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral formation program to thanks to Archbishop John C. Favalora, the Archbishop-emeritus of prepare candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood. In response to the large number of Hispanic Catholics in Florida, and throughout the United Miami for the many ways he supported our work here at the Semi- States, the Seminary formation program is bilingual and multicultural. nary during his years of service as Bishop of St. Petersburg, then as The secondary purpose of the seminary is to provide continuing theological Archbishop of Miami and Chancellor of the Seminary. And I extend education to qualified clergy, religious, and laity of all denominations. a warm welcome to Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski as the new Arch- bishop of Miami and new Chancellor. Please continue to keep St. Vincent de Paul Seminary in your prayers. Know that you, our alumni, benefactors and friends are always in mine. Sincerely, Msgr. Keith R. Brennan, J.C.D. Rector/President 2 Dialogue Congratulations Graduation Class of 2010 In Memory of Thomas Aquinas Murphy Trustee, Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary Retired Chairman, General Motors Corporation

The Class of 2010 graduated on May 6th and have since been ordained in their prospective Archdiocese/Diocese; (from left to right, front to back)  Paul D’Angelo, Venice; Russell Ruggiero, Venice; Luís Ardiel Rivero, Miami; Bernard Kiratu, Orlando; Armando Tolosa, Miami; Dayan Machado, St. Petersburg; Richard Jackson, Charleston, N.C.; Dominic Corona, St. Petersburg; Christopher LeBlanc, Pensacola-Tallahassee; Jesús Medina, “May God Hold You Miami; Giovanni De Jesús Peña, Miami; Kevin McQuone, Pensacola- Tallahassee; Michael Nixon, Pensacola-Tallahassee. in the Palm of His Hand” Our Newly Ordained Deacons

In Memoriam We ask for your prayers for recently deceased members of our St. Vincent de Paul family. Anna Marie Barbarito, mother of Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito The following men were ordained into the Diaconate: Archdiocese of Sean Murtagh, brother of Fr. Seamus Murtagh Miami – Jesús Medina, St. Martha, Miami Shores; Giovanni de Jesús Peña, St. Dominic, Miami; Armando Tolosa, San Isidro, Pompano Beach Diocese Kathleen Mary Kreitner, mother of Fr. Jim Krietner of Orlando – Nicholas Tocco, Annunciation, Altamonte Springs Rev. Frank E. Cahill III, alumnus of St. Vincent de Paul Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee – James T. Dillon, St. Peter, Mary Esther; Robbie Demes, son of Deacon Dennis Demes Timothy Holeda, St. Thomas More, Tallahassee; Matthew C. Worthen, St. Thomas More, Tallahassee. Palma Rose Venezia, mother of Rev. Arthur J. Venezia The newly ordained, transitional Deacons who will be returning to the and Deacon Richard Venezia seminary next year will be assigned to local parishes where they will exercise their ministry as deacons on the weekends. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed Through the mercy of God rest inDialogue peace, Amen 1 An Interview with Archbishop Wenski What are your fondest memo- a seminary we do need to dialog evangelizing the gentiles did not ries as a seminarian here at with those and be ready require them to become Jews; SVdP? to adapt our programs to their in fact, he did not ask them to needs.” change their languages or their “I spent six years at St. Vincent cultures – only their hearts. He de Paul – from 1970 to 76 when Your Episcopal motto taken was, as we should aspire to be, all the philosophy program (last two from the Apostle Paul is “Om- things to all men: a Jew to Jews, years of college) were housed on nia omnibus” – “All things to a Greek to the Greeks and in our the campus. It was a time of some everyone.” What is your vision context a Haitian to the Haitians, turmoil – the Vincentian Fathers for the culturally diverse, faith- a Cuban to the Cubans, etc.” who had previously staffed the ful population in the Archdio- seminary left in 1971 and Arch- cese of Miami? On June 29, the feast day of Saints bishop Carroll courageously “All things to all men” to save at Peter and Paul, Archbishop Wen- t was standing room only in The and almost single-handedly kept least some, is how St. Paul puts it. ski and the newly installed Arch- ICathedral of St. Mary on Tuesday, the seminary alive, and made it As servant leaders we should not bishops from around the world, June 1st, as hundreds witnessed better by adding the bilingual expect the people to adapt to us celebrated the Pallium Mass in the installation of Miami’s fourth dimension to the formation. I and our ways but we must adapt St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome. At the to them and their ways. As I read archbishop, Thomas J. Wenski. have many fond memories – from mass the Holy Father bestowed in a journal during my days at He has earned the distinction of practical jokes we played on each pallium on all the new metro- St. Vincent de Paul in an article becoming the first native Florid- other, hand ball games that often politans elevated within the past written by a missionary priest, ian to assume the leadership of drew blood, and intense discus- year. The pallium is a circular we are “guests in our Father’s the Archdiocese of Miami, which sions with faculty members.” stole made of lamb’s wool, which house”. As baptized members we symbolizes the archbishop’s role is home to 1.3 million Catholics. As an Alumnus, of the semi- Raised in Lake Worth, he attended nary, what message would you Sacred Heart School until his vo- like to communicate to fellow cation led him to St. John Vianney alumni? Minor Seminary in Miami. In 1976 “The seminary still has a unique he graduated from St. Vincent de mission to carry out as the only Paul Regional Seminary, and was Catholic Theological Seminary ordained into the priesthood. in the Southeastern United States In an interview with the arch- – and, with its diverse student bishop, he spoke about his time body and focus on bi-cultural and at SVdP, aspirations for the bi-lingual pastoral formation it future of the seminary and the has a unique niche among U.S. archdiocese. seminaries.” Do you remember the moment Obviously, as Bishop you’ve sat you decided you wanted to be- could claim the “rights” of our as a true “shepherd” of the arch- on the Board of Trustees for a come a priest? being “sons” but a missionary diocese he serves. number of years. As Archbish- “I decided I wanted to be a priest – working in a different cultural op do you have any particular We congratulate one of our own, in the 3rd grade, I believe. My environment – must also place aspirations for the future of the Archbishop Thomas J. Wenski pastor – who baptized me – Msgr. himself in the role of a guest, and seminary? and pray for him as he shepherds James Cann of Sacred Heart in not behave accordingly less he his flock here. “This speaks Lake Worth died when I was in “Seminary needs to grow its en- wear out his welcome. In today’s volumes of St. Vincent de Paul the second grade. I still vividly rollment – we do see an upsurge circumstances, we have to see Regional Seminary as an institu- remember his wake service which in vocations within the province ourselves as missionaries even tion of priestly formation,” said I attended with my parents. I was of Florida; however, we do need in our own hometowns. In fact, I Rector – President, Msgr. Keith quite taken with the fact that he to make the rest of the south- was privileged to work 18 years Brennan, “we are proud and was laid out in the coffin dressed eastern U.S. dioceses think of St. with Haitians here in the Arch- honored that one of our own has as if to celebrate Mass. I believe Vincent de Paul when they look diocese of Miami and throughout been chosen to lead our church in this memory had some influence for priestly formation for their Florida, a “missionary in my own South Florida.” in my vocational path” own seminarians. To this end, as backyard” as it were. St. Paul in Photos by Jacque Brund 2 Dialogue Seminary Alumni Lead Trip to Holy Land By Tom Tracy GOOD STEWARDS OF INVESTMENTS Fr. Gavin Badway of Holy Name of Jesus in West Palm Beach and Fr. Kevin Nelson of Holy Spirit FOR CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS of Lantana led a group of 45 on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. 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Planting the Seeds of

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On March 3rd, St. Gregory the Great, St. Gregory the Great school. touching testimonies they heard from Planting5th grade class spent the the day on ourSeeds of seminarians, and their appreciation campus touring the grounds and After celebrating the Holy Mass with for the time that Sr. Joyce LaVoy and experiencing seminary life. the seminarians and priests, the students the seminarians took out from their were treated to a kid friendly meal “As the children, teachers, and busy schedules to facilitate the day’s prepared by Chef Philippe Pedemey program. parent chaperones walked among the and the kitchen staff. “The group was seminarians, they were challenged nourished body and soul,” added Mary It is during field trips like these, that to see the lives of these men as they Sturm. the seeds of vocations are planted prepare to serve the people of the and perhaps begin to burn bright in ,” said Mary Sturm, As letters of gratitude poured in from the hearts of these children and their Vocation Committee member at the students, many of them spoke of the families.

Seminarian Nick Lanowich speaks to 5th grade boys in St. Mary’s Chapel Rev. Mr. Michael Nixon gives students tour of campus library.

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Dialogue 5 Special Events Impact Seminary Friends of Seminary and Joe-Paddy Festival Recognize Service, Volunteerism & Support The 2010 Friends of the Seminary Vespers, Silent seminarians and Student Council, was a Auction, Reception and Dinner on February great success in its second year. This years 12th and the Joe-Paddy Festival on March proceeds exceeded last years by 84% or 11th supported by hundreds of donors $25,000. When asked about the success and friends of the seminary have made a of the event, Msgr. Keith R. Brennan, significant impact on the education of our President and Rector of St. Vincent de Paul beloved seminarians and future priests. Regional Seminary said, “the leadership While this year Friends did not record the of Co-Chairs, Denis Mullane and Msgr. healthy gains it had over the past three years, Bosso was pivotal to this year’s program. The it was once again the highlight of our year. tireless efforts of committee members, Don Despite the downturn in the economy, Friends Bosak, Dennis and Mary Sullivan, Dr. and the Joe-Paddy Festival raised a combined Joe and Kathy Olivella made a significant $188,220. More than 750 benefactors joined impact on the event’s success.” The Knights Sr. Joyce LaVoy and Archbishop of Columbus Trinity Council 4839 at John C. Favalora receive 2010 seminarians, alumni, faculty and staff, in St. Vincent de Paul Award support of the Seminary’s two major fund- St. Thomas More, lead by Chris Grant raising events. once again provided many volunteers who directed parking and cleaned up at the end Our Friends evening began with Solemn of the evening. Vespers during which the Most Rev. John C. Favalora, Archbishop of Miami and Although the weather forecast was bleak, it Sr. Joyce LaVoy, Director of Music at the didn’t prevent a record crowd of 520 from seminary, were honored with the annual St. celebrating the feasts of St. Joseph and St. Vincent de Paul Award. For over twenty-five Patrick on seminary grounds. The festival years, the Seminary has given an award to began with Vespers led by Deacon Chris honor those persons who have witnessed to LeBlanc, from the Diocese of Pensacola/ the values of the Gospel through their lives Tallahassee. Guests enjoyed traditional Italian and service to the people of God. Following and Irish foods and drinks as well as a silent and Vespers guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, live auction with door prizes given throughout silent auction and dinner. Msgr. Stephen the night. Master of Ceremonies, Msgr. Bosso accompanied by Fr. Grace, Paul Bosso, gave a stellar performance as the live Razza and seminarians, entertained the auctioneer and his dance to The Unicorn Song, crowd with an Italian and Irish sing-along. an old Celtic Folk Song, left the crowd wanting Mrs. April Murphy, of St. Joan of Arc more. The evening continued with Carlos M. Parish in Boca Raton and Owner of NuTurf Santana and Rosemary Stone performing Garden Center was recognized for her work Italian favorites while Jim and Laura Farrell, and dedication, not only as Chairperson of accompanied by Irish Step dancers entertained the event, but as a friend and benefactor of the crowd with Irish folk music and dance. The the seminary. Mrs. Catherine R. Murphy, Student Council, headed by President, Deacon wife of the late Thomas Aquinas Murphy, Luis Rivero, was largely responsible for Parish once again continued her generous support ticket sales and all aspects of service during as a Sustaining Sponsor. SunTrust Bank the festival. A portion of event proceeds goes served as Corporate Sponsor for the third directly to the Student Council to use to benefit year running. student life on campus. Joe-Paddy, an event initiated by the See more photos on back cover. 6 Dialogue Dugan Planned Gift & Vreeland Shawl Bequest Because of the generosity of two do- al Seminary. Mr. Dugan is a member nors, the seminary has been blessed by of St. Lucy Parish, in Highland Beach. two large gifts, a $550,000 charitable The Robert and Madonna Charitable remainder unitrust, and a $750,000 be- Remainder Unitrust will serve as an ev- quest during the 2009-10 fiscal year. erlasting memory and legacy of Robert and Madonna’s love for St. Vincent de Eighty-five year old, Robert Dugan of Paul. Delray Beach, a member of the sem- inary’s Legacy Society, completed A significant bequest was received the formality of a generous charitable from the estate of Dorothy M. Vree- remainder unitrust which not only land Shawl, long time resident of Punta benefits himself for life but ultimately Gorda and member of Sacred Heart would also benefit the seminary. Un- Catholic Church. Mrs. Shawl, who der the terms of the trust Mr. Dugan, passed away April 21, 2009, left her who deeded a condo to fund the trust, home and other assets to the seminary received an immediate tax deduction with the stipulation that this gift be for his gift. In addition, he will receive used for seminarian scholarships. income quarterly for life. Then, upon his passing, the seminary will receive Patrick Whitehead of West Palm Beach, the remaining value of the trust. 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Dialogue 7 Seminarian Profile

After nine years, my seminary shall I say Someone Greater, that is formation is quickly coming to an the source of these three ingredients of end and ordination to the priesthood Faith, Hope and Love. Divine of Jesus Christ is just around As I began to pack up my room here at the corner. The Divine GPS and the seminary, I took down the artwork the gentle comforting voice that that once adorned my walls. There indicates the way is getting louder was one piece my third grade students GPS and clearer. gave me a couple of years ago. It was As with any journey, it is normal for a farewell gift that the room mothers A Seminarian’s anticipation and excitement to take creatively thought of. Every morning over, as the end nears. We cannot I look at it, as I say a prayer for my help but ask that child-like question, students and their families. It contains Journey Toward “Are we there yet?” And the response a series of quotes that I said throughout is, as that old spiritual reminds us, the school year, and I thought they Priesthood “Soon and very soon!” were not listening. When the mothers Yet to the very last minute, the presented me with the gift one told me, Rev. Mr. Luis Rivero journey must be lived. It must be “When we pulled the children aside enjoyed in its entirety. Just recently, they did not even think, the quotes just while talking to a group of people rolled out and each one was different.” about my vocation, I was asked: One of those quotes was something “Is it possible to live this way? Is it I used to tell them almost daily, possible to live the life of a chaste- something I myself try to live by: celibate priest in 2010?” My answer “Don’t let anyone take away your was immediately and unreflectively, Faith, Hope and Love.” “YES!” It is possible to live as a My next journey will bring a new group chaste-celibate priest, religious, of people to travel with; my parish married or single person nowadays! family. That gentle voice of the Divine It is possible because of three GPS continues to guide me daily as I ingredients: Faith, Hope, Love! immerse myself in the few miles that These three ingredients are essential need to be traveled and the excitement in living any vocation. of beginning the new journey. In a short while, I will join the largest It is only through the reality of that and most wonderful fraternity in the trust in Him, the Living God, His Son world. A fraternity that works in the the Christ, and the Holy Spirit, that I world, is in its very midst, but does can firmly say it is possible to live this not belong to the world. Rather, it is way. It is possible because it is He who a group that has traveled the same pours over us the gifts of Faith, Hope road, with some variety yet the same and Love. road, on which I have been traveling. We are proud to announce that Luis A fraternity that has no barriers that Rivero began his new journey on May while “in the world” labors and 8, 2010, as he was ordained at The points to something greater — or Cathedral of St. Mary in Miami.  Continued from page 3 enriches my priesthood because I St. Vincent de Paul Pilgrimage to Rome, the Vatican City, Assisi, Chianti am like everyone else: I need a boost Region, Florence, Bologna, Padua and Italy Scheduled for October 2011 Venice. Many famous and important even more and after just having cel- St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting it’s Christian historical sites and locations ebrating Easter and Holy Week.” first ever pilgrimage to Italy, Septem- on are the itinerary. For more details Tom Tracy is a freelance writer-photogra- ber 30 to October 9, 2011. A St. Vin- call Stanton Cadow, Director of In- pher in West Palm Beach. cent alumni will act as spiritual leader. stitutional Advancement at 561-732- Highlights of the trip include stops in 4424, ext. 152. 8 Dialogue Two Say Goodbye After seven years as Director of The seminary is proud and grateful Music at the seminary, Sr. Joyce to have benefited from the service LaVoy will return to Michigan to her and dedication of two incredibly order, the Adrian Dominican Sisters. wonderful women. We wish them This international congregation of the very best in retirement. God bless 841 vowed women religious have Anne and Sr. LaVoy. roots that go back to St. Dominic in the 13th century. Sr. LaVoy will reside in the motherhouse, and in her retirement will continue to support the mission and vision of her order - seek truth, make peace and live a reverent life. Anne Collins with husband Tom at When asked about her time at the farewell party seminary, Sr. Joyce replied, “These past years have been very happy for me and the many memories will add smiles to my quiet moments. However, I look forward to making music with my sisters at the motherhouse.” Sr. Joyce LaVoy In the fall of 1973, Anne Collins interviewed for the Academic Dean’s “These past years Secretarial position at the urging St. Vincent de Paul have been very of her friend who was the Rector’s Official Calendar Secretary. “The Academic Dean was happy for me from Boston, I was from Boston, his 2010 sisters lived two doors down from August 23 - Classes Resume and the many my Mom, it was fate,” said Anne. memories will add She has been part of the seminary August 25 - Opening Mass landscape ever since. Thirty-seven September 17 - Board of Trustees Mtg. smiles to my quiet years and 7 Rectors later, Anne September 25-26 - Family Weekend moments...” has decided to retire. When asked September 27 - Patronal Feast about her fondest memories here November 2 - All Souls Day/ The at SVDP, Anne recalled, “The early Remembrance Tree Ceremony ones stand out in my mind, when November 23 – 29 - Thanksgiving Break the seminarians would go out into the woods and cut the Christmas December 5 - Donor Mass & Brunch tree for the Christmas party. They’d December 18 – Christmas Break decorate it, sing beautiful carols and would end the evening doing Feliz 2011 Navidad in a conga line, led by a January 12 - Classes Resume nun in a red dress. Anne will enjoy Please call (561) 732-4424 for more time spent with her husband more information on events Tom, and children Kelly, Kevin and Colleen. Dialogue 9 REGIONAL SEMINARY OF Non-Profit Organization St. Vincent de Paul Seminary ST. VINCENT DE PAUL IN FLORIDA, INC. U. S. 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