DePaul University Via Sapientiae De Andrein Vincentian Journals and Publications 1936 Volume 06: 1935-36 St. Mary’s of the Barrens Seminary (Missouri) Follow this and additional works at: https://via.library.depaul.edu/andrein Part of the History of Religions of Western Origin Commons Recommended Citation Volume 6: 1935-1936, DeAndrein. http://via.library.depaul.edu/deandrein/6 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Vincentian Journals and Publications at Via Sapientiae. It has been accepted for inclusion in De Andrein by an authorized administrator of Via Sapientiae. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Volume 6 Perryville, Missouri, October, 1935. Number 1 _ II-- Confreres Sail! Auspicious BegirInings Edward L. Doheny The soil of China is rich with the blood Fortunate are we to begir1 this the In the passing of Mr. Doheny the of sacrificing Vincentian missionaries. It sixth anniversary of the IDeAndrein Church in the United States lost a.very Perboyre and with this testimonial of our Very Rev- distinguished figure. For he was all that a was there that Blessed erend Visitor, Father Flavin. Blessed Clet gave up their lives for the Catholic gentleman should be. First of "I am interested in the De Andrein all he was a great Catholic. In the midst sake of Christ. There, too, it was that oresting to and I do think that it is intting meant of greatmaterial success his faith became many sons of St. Vincent de Paul, fol- the outside confreres. Its be lowing in the footsteps of those two illus- for 'inside circulation' only, is a dis- more and more intensified and he per- trious martyrs, have consecrated with an tinctive feature that, to me, mriakes it fit formed the exercises of his religion with undying memorial of self-oblation the uniquely into our reading moments, regularity and zeal. With admirable Too, if properly selected, and I think humility he realized that all that he had work of saving souls. fromro old they usually are, the extractsus f ar-of he owed to the Giver of all good giTts in The Chinese cause has always given time diaries recall to many of us 'far-off: glory to God through the saints which it happy days'. Indeed, to th ose of us Whose sight men are stewards and not has crowned with the crimson halo of who wrote, for a time, the of)icial diary masters of what they possess. Mindful there is often a very speciail remem- of this great truth of religion, martyrdom. As in the days of Blessed Per- Mr. Doheny brance stirred that makes us sometimes gave, and gave generously to the cause of boyre and Blessed Clet, so also today do wish we had, in their passihag, -.known priests of St. Vincent de Paul surren- better the happiness and Scare-ren Catholicity. The magnificent Church der their lives to the hidden work of ness' of those days". from which he was buried is a superb bringing the light of Faith to a people TIMOTHY J. FLAVIN, C. M. V. example of his munificence. It is al- mun-L, de,,n in theP dark- together through the ef- ness of unbelief. forts and interest of Mr. On October eighth four Doheny that St. Vincent's, young Vincentians left Los Angeles, has come to Portland, Oregon, for the be called the finest parish far away land of China. :hurch in the United Father Graham Abbot, C. States. But much of his M., ordained in 1932, to- generosity is known only to For gether with Fathers Fran- God and the recipients. he never boasted of what cis Lynn, C. M., Herbert Vandenberg, C. M. and ie gave, knowing that what secret the Vincent Smith, C. M., all .s given in in secret of this year's ordination Heavenly Father class, have started across will repay. the sea to join the ranks Secondly, Mr. Doheny of that' courageous band was a great American. In of Vincentians already in fact he was a living exam- the field against the com- ple of the glorious Ameri- bined forces of paganism, can tradition that humble ignorance, and infidelity. birth and lack of power- Another member of the ful connections are no ob- Little Company who will stacles to success in this rrea.t Republic of the West. czhnJ.U.L Ul.tlrl IC t Lev L tnU ollr% ?io i WLor rYrl2k among the Chinese is Father Thomas V. SMITH F. LYNN It is to be remarked and admired Murphy, C. M., forced for a while T. MURPHY that Mr. Doheny, unlike some 'pro- by ill health from the scene of his H. VANDENBERG J. ABBOTT minent Americans whom we have first missionary triumphs. The Western - known, never for a moment felt ashamed Province of the Congregation of the Mis- ROMEWARDS of his American birth and training. He sion and especially St. Mary's of the Bar- lived continually in the country of his rens congratulate these five soldiers of When the "Newport NewVs" sailed birth and spent his money where he made Christ and pledge to them the spiritual from Baltimore on October niinth it had it. He was American and proud of it. support of their prayers, good works, and numbered among its passeng<ers two of The Vincentian Community has special kind remembrances. our own confreres, Father Stakelum reason to cherish the memory of Mr. well as to give him a generous Year by year as sons of St. Mary's leave and Father Guyot. They will arrive at Doheny as our priests, for our province in the heart of China, Le Havre on October nineteeanth from share in their prayers. Two of and Lavelle, assisted him those of us at the Seminary feel a tighten- which place they will travel on1to Rome. Fathers Ward priests will study at the Angelico: on his deathbed. As pastors of the ing of the bond that unites us to our con- Both Father Stakelum studying for a Doctor- Church he built, our confreres in Los An- freres in the foreign mission field. With ate in Philosophy and Father Guyot for geles have long grown used to his kind- (Continued of Page 4) a Doctorate in Sacred Theology. (Continued or "i ~ - - Two The De Andrein Two The De Ancirein "us" live the old days again. It touches a soft spot in the hearts of "us older priests." Still again do we quote: "May the De Andrein's predomi- Let us love God, but let it be at the erpense of our arms nating note evidence an inspiring idealism to reinvigorate and in the sweat of our brow. -St. Vincent de Paul the ideals of our own student days." We could go on filling these pages with evidences of your Published monthly by the Stephen Vincent Ryan Unit of true Vincentian sincerity, Evidences that we expect and the Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. hope to receive in the form of letters, suggestions for im- Subscription: 15c. per copy; $1.00 per year (nine issues). provement, criticisms, and necessary vital news for future issues. Editor - - - - - - John A. Gaughan, C. M. With these things in mind, relying upon you, do we en- Assistant Editors - - - - Maurice J. Hymel, C. M. thusiastically take over the honor of editing the De -Andrein. Newman C. Eberhardt, C. M. Business Manager - - - - Lawrence B. Walsh, C. M. OUR DIRECTORS-OLD AND NEW Circulation Manager - - - - George E. Dolan, C. M. CONTRIBUTORS To watch over men's bodies is a difficult task. To direct their souls is an art. To do both is truly the art of arts. Dennis Flynn, C. M. Jeremiah Lehane, C. M. Yet such is the duty Father George C. Tolman has with tact, John Murphy, C. M. earnestness, and good humor successfully fulfilled, and such is the task to which his successor, Father James F. O'Dea, EDITORIAL brings his fund of experience and his kindly understanding. To make a new friend while retaining an old one is none too Enthusiasm is always manifest at Perryville, but particu- common an event. This month, however, the Students have larly has it always been the keynote of the beginning of the *suchan opportunity and they mean to use it to the full. school year. New classes, new matter, new professors, all Father Tolman will remain at the Barrens as a professor, these do we whole-heartedly receive. So too, with our Com- and in his new capacity the Students confidently hope to re- munity paper the "De Andrein." This issue goes to press tain his friendship and to benefit by his instruction. They under a new management. In keeping with the spirit of the will always remember what pains he has taken to benefit times, enthusiastically have we taken over the serious and them, what sympathy he manifested for their problems, difficult task of editing this paper. Serious and difficult be- and what an admirable mixture of comradeship and dignity cause we realize what the paper means to you confreres car- he maintained toward them. In short, they will recall how rying on outside and to us students who esteem you and one he strove to understand them, to put himself mentally into day hope to take our places in the ranks alongside of you. their place, and thus to employ all his ability to do what was Therefore news of both-you on the outside, and of us here best for them. They cannot forget these marks of his solici- at Perryville is vital to each of us. The confreres in China tude and they are grateful for the opportunity his continued want to know about all their brethren here in this country, ,stay affords them of returning from time to time in some you want to know about them and we students want to know measure that friendliness and assistance.