Dialogue “Priestly Formation for the 21st Century” • A Publication of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary • Special Issue 2011 Friends of the Seminary 2011 SPECIAL EDITION What’s Inside Annabelle & Denis Coleman, Honorary Chairs Diane Simowitz, Chair Spotlight on Alumnus Rev. Christopher LeBlanc ★ 1 ������������������ ������������������� ����������������� ������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������ �������������������� �������������� • Three generations of service • Licensed, bonded, insured • FREE verbal evaluation • Bank and home visits • Security on premises • Immediate payment • Honest and reliable • Authorized Dealers • Willing to travel • Great prices ����������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������� Located in the Greenacres Plaza—On the northwest corner of Jog Road and Lake Worth Road; five minutes east of the Florida Turnpike. 2 ★ Dialogue 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 Administrative Assistants – Herminia Garcia, Sharon Melancon Board of Trustees Most Rev. Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, Chancellor, Chairman Most Rev. Victor B. Galeone, Bishop of St. Augustine Most Rev. Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach Letter From the Rector Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of Venice Most Rev. Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg Most Rev. John H. Ricard, Bishop of Pensacola/Tallahassee Dear Friends, Rev. Roberto Garza Rev. Msgr. Tomas Marin Happy New Year! I am pleased to begin the new year by sharing a bit of good news. Most Rev. John G. Noonan, Bishop of Orlando We received word from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Most Rev. Felipe J. Estévez, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Miami that the Commission on Colleges voted, at their annual meeting in December, to renew Deacon Dennis Demes Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Gibbons our accreditation for another ten years. We had received word from the Association of Rev. Mark Heuberger Theological Schools (ATS) that they had similarly voted to extend accreditation at their Rev. Michael R. Houle Rev. Timothy Lindenfelser meeting at the beginning of the summer. This brings to conclusion a process began Very Rev. Robert Morris nearly two years ago. I am grateful to Msgr. Steven Bosso, our accreditation liason, Ms. Catherine “Cam” Murphy and our Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students for all their hard work in achiev- Rev. Msgr. Pablo A. Navarro Very Rev. Gregory Parkes ing this important goal. Ex-Officio There are three important upcoming events which I would like to bring to your atten- Rev. Msgr. Michael Carruthers J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. tion. The first is our annual “Friends of the Seminary” event. This year, “Friends” will Staff/Directors take place on Friday, February 25th. “Friends” continues to be our major fund raising Msgr. Keith R. Brennan – Rector & President event. It is our opportunity to express our gratitude and thanks to our bishops and Msgr. Stephen Bosso – Academic Dean Mr. Keith Parker – Campus Administrator/Treasurer benefactors for their continued support throughout the year. Rev. Louis Guerin – Dean of Pastoral Formation Rev. Steven Olds – Dean of Spiritual Formation The annual Joe-Paddy event will take place on Tuesday, March 8th. This is the third Rev. José Alfaro – Dean of Students year for this wonderful evening in celebration of the Feasts of St. Patrick and St. Mr. Stanton Cadow – Director of Institutional Advancement Mr. Art Quinn – Library Director Joseph. It looks to be the biggest and best yet! I hope that you will make plans early Rev. Michael J. Flynn – Director of Liturgy/Music to attend. Mrs. Joyce Martinez – Director of Language Dialogue Design Director – Claudia O’Leary And finally, Diaconate Ordination will take place on Saturday, April 30th. For most of Photographers – Leonard Bryant, Stanton Cadow our men, diaconate ordination takes place here in St. Vincent Chapel. It is one of the Advertising Sales highlights of the year as we celebrate the conferral of the Sacrament of Holy Orders on Sharon Melancon – [email protected] & David O’Leary - [email protected] men within our program. The celebrant this year is the Most Reverend Victor Galeone, Correspondence Bishop of St. Augustine and former Chair of our Board of Trustees. 10701 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4899 Send address changes to: Sharon Melancon, 10701 S. Military Trail, Finally, please accept my deepest thanks for the many ways you continue to support Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4899 or email: [email protected] the fine work of priestly formation which is taking place here at St. Vincent de Paul Telephone: (561) 732-4424 – Fax: (561) 737-2205 Web site: www.svdp.edu Seminary. Please keep us in your prayers and know that you are in ours. Subscriptions Keith R. Brennan, J.C.D. Dialogue is published twice a year by St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary. Single subscriptions are $20 for one year in the U.S., $25 Rector - President in Canada, and $30 in all other countries. Donors and alumni receive Dialogue free of charge. Mission Statement The primary purpose of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary is to provide a human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral formation program to prepare candidates for the Roman Catholic priesthood. In response to the large number of Hispanic Catholics in Florida, and throughout the United States, the Seminary formation program is bilingual and Departments multicultural. The secondary purpose of the seminary is to provide continuing theological education to qualified clergy, religious, and laity of all Annabelle & Denis Coleman, Honorary Chairs 3 denominations. Diane Simowitz, Chair 7 Spotlight on Alumnus Rev. Christopher LeBlanc BACK COVER ★ 1 Annabelle and Denis Coleman, Jr. Honorary Chairs 2011 Friends of the Seminary “I am a great believer in supporting the formation of priests, and want to do whatever I can to help the seminary achieve that goal.” Denis Coleman 2 ★ Annabelle and Denis Coleman, Jr. nnabelle and Denis Coleman are members of St. Ann Parish the Parish Finance Council at St. Ann, and St. Andrews School. Aand natives of New York, NY. They have lived in Palm Beach He has also chaired the Convent House Board of Directors, since 1992, after Denis retired from a successful career on Wall sat on the board for Crisis Magazine and was a member of the Street. Denis graduated from Georgetown University, and An- City of Palm Beach Town Council from 2004 to 2008, acting nabelle from the Pine Manor College, in Chestnut Hill, MA. as its President in 2005. Denis was also a member of Bishop The Coleman family includes three grown children, Denis, III, James J. Daly’s Advisory Board in New York. An impressive ac- Nicholas and Timothy, and two grandchildren. complishment was Denis’ appointment as US Consul General The Coleman’s enjoy working in their community and contrib- to Bermuda from 2002 to 2004. uting to society in order to make the world a better place. Their Annabelle’s’ community involvement includes many years on goals have been infl uenced by family tradition and educational the Board for Boys Clubs in New York City, and in Palm Beach. experiences. “We grew up in and attended catholic schools all She has been an active member of the Palm Beach Garden our lives,” explains Denis. “Our parents and the schools we at- Club, and has served as President. Annabelle enjoys playing tended greatly infl uenced our bridge with friends on a regular early choices in life. Being chari- basis. table, helping out those in need, How knowledgeable is Denis and the mission of the organiza- about the church and his faith? tions we believe in are what we Not only does he hold degrees support”, said Annabelle. Ac- from Georgetown, but from tions speak louder than words, 1996 to 2000 Denis made time as the Colemans have demon- to attend the Pontifi cal John strated throughout their lives. Paul II Institute at The Catho- Their resumes reveal clearly that lic University of America with they have given back in time and no less than a Masters of The- talent, as well as in monetary ology, graduating Magna Cum support. Laude. While the Colemans prefer to When asked why he and An- keep a low profi le, their history of involvement and community nabelle chose to be Honorary service is impressive. Denis has served on numerous Boards of Chairs of Friends of the Seminary, Denis said, “I am a great Directors which include the Norton Museum, the Society of believer in supporting the formation of priests, and want to do the Four Arts, the Kathleen McFarland Ross Foundation, the whatever I can to help the seminary achieve that goal. So when Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Archbishop Wenski asked, I said ‘yes.’ ” COME AND JOIN THE FUN! See Italy Sept.30 to * * * Oct.9, 2011 * * ** An Outdoor, Casual Event HOSTED BY * St. Vincent de Paul on the Campus of Live * St. VincentVincent alumni, Fr.Fr. Mark Heuberger,Heuberger, Irish St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary will act as spiritual leader. & March 8, 2011 6:00 - 9:00 PM See Rome, the Vatican City, Assisi, Chianti Region, Florence, Italian Bologna, Padua and Venice. Many famous and important Music Food & Drink • Door Prizes Christian historical sites and locations are on the itinerary. Live and Silent Auctions FOR MORE DETAILS CALL To Purchase Tickets go to www.svdp.edu Stanton Cadow 732-4424, ext. 152. ★ 3 2011 Friends of the Honorary Chairs/ St. Vincent de Paul Seminary Committee Title Sponsors Development Council 2008 - Mrs. Catherine R. Murphy 2010-2011 Diane Simowitz 2009 - Jacques & Eleanore “Danger” Diane Simowitz, Chair Msgr. Keith R. Brennan Chair Vinmont, Jr. Don Bosak 2011 - Annabelle & Denis Coleman, Jr. Raymond Cuminale Committee Members Larry Dahman Msgr. Keith Brennan, Rector & Kevin Donnelly President Friends of the John Herrick Annabelle & Denis Coleman Seminary Chairs Rev. Jerry Kaywell Raymond Cuminale 2005 - Larry Dahman Ben Krieger Larry Dahman 2006 - Larry Dahman Paul Lawless Emilio Alonzo Mendoza Fr.