University of St. Michael’s College Alumni Newsletter Vol. 38, Number 2, Fall 2000 New Residence at St. Michael’s 21st Kelly Lecture Spring Reunion Double Blue The University of A Letter from the Editor St. Michael’s College Alumni Newsletter Welcome to the fall 2000 Issue of the DOUBLE BLUE. Our splendid cover, I am sure, evokes Published twice a year by: many happy memories of returning to the campus at St. Michael’s. For the first time, the The Alumni Association Class of 2004 will encounter and form new impressions. Fall is a season of new beginnings. 81 St. Mary Street Toronto, Canada M5S 1J4 In this issue you will learn of a significant new beginning. Construction has begun on a new Editor: residence. This has created an atmosphere of excitement. Our alumnae profiles introduce two Mary Ellen Burns remarkable graduates - Lucy Booth Martyn, SMC ‘25 and Karen Hughes, SMC ‘87. Production: The contributions of both, I am sure you will agree, reflect the ongoing legacy of St. Michael’s to Christina Attard our communities. DOUBLE BLUE is full of pictures that tell of the activities of the past year. Fr. Richard Donovan, CSB J. Barrett Healy On 30 May 2000, St. Michael’s welcomed home the new President of the University of Toronto, Fr. Robert Madden, CSB Robert Birgeneau and his wife, Mary Catherine Ware Birgeneau, both graduates of SMC. Fr. John Madden, CSB Eva Wong A successful Spring Reunion 2000 brought together hundreds of alumni from far and wide. Editorial Commitee The Class of ‘50 was particularly exuberant in their celebrations. Father Peter Mosteller’s Brian O’Malley (class of ‘50) reflections in his homily at the Alumni Liturgy struck a chord with the Richard Toporoski Steve Scharper participants. His advice “to live life and to live a worthy life” highlighted his theme that Ken Schnell “Everything I need to know, I learned at St.Mike’s.” Spring Reunion 2000 was capped by the opening of the newly restored Father Robert Madden Hall. Design and Layout: ADvocacy Inc. The Annual Fund, Faith Hope and Charity, was very successful. The increased participation in The Alumni Board and Office Staff this effort reminds us once again of the seriousness of the commitment members of the express their sincere thanks to the following for their assistance: St. Michael’s community take to this institution. Your response is gratifying. President Richard Alway Adele Annett One feature, “Letters to the Editor,” that we hoped to continue does not appear. Our Cathy Brayley Patrick Carroll audience seems happy with the recent changes for the newsletter. That is the good news, Helen Conrath but we would like to hear more from you. Of course the traditional letter will do, but do not Gerald Devlin hesitate to call, fax, e-mail or any other way to be in touch. Fr. Steven Hawkes-Teeples, SJ Mike Henry Karen Hughes Visit our updated website - www.utoronto.ca/stmikes. Check for the latest Alumni activities Mary Keenan Mimi Marrocco and look for the past issues of the DOUBLE BLUE. Carmille Harlock Diana Martyn I want to thank the Editorial Committee, staff and all the contributors who have made Lucy Martyn Fr. James McConica, CSB this issue possible. Enjoy your read. Fr. Peter Mosteller, CSB Bill O’Hara Mary Ellen Burns, ‘70 Brian O’Malley Liz Paupst Kent Rawson And all those who contributed to Info-Update Bravo Alumni Association Editor, Board Members 2000-2002: University of St. Michael’s College Alumni Newsletter Patrick Joseph Carroll: President If you know of a fellow James Bernard Milway: Vice-President Michael Robert Henry: Treasurer alumnus/a who has Gloria C Buckley: Secretary Maureen Hart-Biason: Past President lost touch with St. Brian R O’Malley: Executive Director, Alumni Affairs & Development Michael’s College, Mary Ellen Jane Burns: Director, Alumni Affairs Members: please encourage them Stephen P Biason Joseph M. Boyle to contact us with their Timothy J Costigan David Gwilym Davies updated address or Terri Anne Farkas Edward Hugh Kevin Gabis send us their address William James Henry Gail Catherine Horan Samuel P Lee Photo: Frances Juriansz and phone number. Francesco R Margani Brigid Mary Martha O’Reilly Maureen Monica Rocchi M Lynne Sullivan Andrew Volpe (Student Rep) page 2 21st Kelly Lecture Fr. Robert Taft SJ The Year 2000 is a banner year for the Kelly Lecture series. We are pleased to announce that the Right Reverend Archimandrite Robert F. Taft SJ is to present the 21st Kelly Lecture on Friday 1 December 2000. This special lecture, entitled “Anamnesis, not Amnesia: The Healing of Memories and the Problem of Uniatism,” carries on the purpose of the former St. Andrew and St. Peter Lectures, established by St. Michael’s to explore relations between the Roman Catholic, Eastern Catholic and Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches. The initiators of the St. Andrew and St. Peter Lectures have welcomed this incorporation into the schedule of the Kelly Lecture series because it ensures the continuation of this important ecumenical venture. Rev. Robert Taft SJ, a Byzantine Catholic priest and member of the Society of Jesus, was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. He was ordained a priest in the Byzantine Slavonic (Russian) Rite in 1963. After completing his M.A. in Philosophy at Boston College in 1956, he spent three years teaching at Baghdad College, Baghdad, Iraq. He returned to complete an M.A. in Russian studies at Fordham University in 1961. He received a Licentiate degree in 1964 from Weston College (Mass.) and continued his studies in Europe, receiving a Doctorate in Eastern Christian Studies from the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome in 1970. In 1970, Fr. Taft was appointed to the faculty of the Pontifical Oriental Institute, where he is currently Professor of Oriental Liturgy and Vice-Rector. He has been a visiting professor at Notre Dame University since 1974. An internationally recognized scholar and superb teacher, Fr. Taft is also a prolific writer, having authored over 250 works. In 1986, he published The Liturgy of the Hours in the East and West: The Origins of the Divine Office and Its Meaning for Today, which received the “Best Book in Theology Award” from the Catholic Press Association of the US and Canada. In 1982, Fr. Taft was appointed by Pope John Paul II as Consultor to the Special Commission for Liturgy of the Vatican Congregation for the Oriental Churches. We are excited and honoured to have a scholar of Fr. Taft’s academic stature continue, in the Kelly Lecture series, the tradition of the St. Andrew and St. Peter Lectures. We extend a particularly warm invitation toourfriends from the Eastern Catholic andOrthodoxChurches. Please join us on Friday 1 December 2000, at 8:00 P.M. in Sam Sorbara Hall at St. Michael’s College. There is no charge for admission, no tickets are needed, and all are welcome. by Mary Ellen Burns, ‘70 Above: Fr. Robert Taft SJ. page 3 Alumni Association A Letter from the Alumni President One of the hallmarks of the spirit and tradition of St. Michael’s is its strong sense of an inclusive community. I left St. Mike’s well armed New York Visit to face the challenges of the future. It has been my good fortune to become involved again in this unique community of friends. I want to introduce myself. I am a graduate, SMC Class of ‘70. I warn you - if Bob Shiley SMC ‘68 calls to ask for help for SMC, take care. I received such a call in 1995. I was asked to help on the first Spring Memories Celebration. Father Bob Madden then asked me to join the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. As a Board member, I was involved with the important strategy sessions undertaken on the watch of Maureen Hart-Biason. This began an ambitious effort to revitalize the Alumni Association and its Board. A review of the Board’s structure resulted in a greater emphasis to be placed on committee work. This would require greater alumni involvement. I want to celebrate the work of Maureen and her hard working executive - Marie Daly Cook, Vice President, SMC ‘91, Rosemary Chambers, SMC ‘91 and John Brown, SMC ‘78. They have set the course well. Above L to R: Mary Giordmaine ‘55, Joseph Giordmaine ‘55, Kenneth McDonald ‘57, Denise McDonald, Bruce McDonald ‘62, and Beth McDonald. In 1998, I was asked to become a member of the Executive as Treasurer and head up the finance committee. Laura Syron, SMC ‘88, a committee member, was instrumental in developing a five-year strategic plan. After a successful Annual Fund in 1998-99, the goal set for the next Annual Fund 1999 - 2000 effort, better known at St. Michael’s as Faith, Hope and Charity, was set. It was very successful. Not only was the goal exceeded but also the participation rate rose by 24%, as did the average gift amount by 17%. This was propelled by the efforts of the President’s Circle Committee under the direction of Victor Dodig SMC ‘88. Next year under the direction of Michael Henry, SMC ‘91, the strategic plan continues. Above L to R: Ernie Baltutis ‘70, George Delhomme ‘39. My hopes as President for the next two years are to encourage increased participation and support from our alumni and friends. This intellectual, emotional and financial support is a strong lifeline to the ongoing vitality of St. Michael’s. The strength of the Alumni Association is not just the activity and commitment of its Board. We have had a good start, but have a long way to go.