DialogueDialogue “Priestly Formation for the 21st Century” • A Publication of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary • Spring 2009 SpecialSpecial IssueIssue — What’sWhat’s InsideInside The 2009 Friends of the Seminary Jacques, Jr. (dec.) and Eleanore Vinmont - Honorary Chairs Catherine R. Murphy – Sustaining Sponsor Bishop John J. Nevins & Knights of Columbus Receive St. Vincent de Paul Award Donor Brunch & Wall of Recognition Dedication • Joe Paddy Festival Dialogue 1 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, Jim Frankowiak, Fr. Lou Guerin Administrative Assistants – Herminia Garcia, Cindy Krueger, Sharon Melancon Board of Trustees Letter From the Rector Most Rev. John C. Favalora, Archbishop of Miami, Chancellor Most Rev. Victor B. Galeone, Bishop of St. Augustine, Dear Friends: Chairman Most Rev. Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm Beach Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of Venice Blessed greetings and best wishes from all of us here at St. Vincent de Paul Most Rev. Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. Petersburg Most Rev. John H. Ricard, S.S.J., Bishop of Pensacola/ Regional Seminary as we quickly approach the end of our academic year. Tallahassee Most Rev. Thomas G. Wenski, Bishop of Orlando We are devoting the majority of this issue of DIALOGUE to commemorate Most Rev. Felipe J. Estévez, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Miami two events that took place on campus earlier this year, our annual Friends of Most Rev. John G. Noonan, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Miami the Seminary event and a new endeavor, the Joe-Paddy Festival. Deacon Dennis Demes Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Gibbons Friends was once again an opportunity for us to renew old acquaintances Rev. Mark Heuberger Rev. Michael R. Houle and express our thanks to our many friends and benefactors for their Rev. Timothy Lindenfelser Ms. Lydia Menocál continued support of the seminary and the men engaged in the process Very Rev. Robert Morris of formation. I wish to recognize honorary event Co-Chairs Eleanore Ms. Catherine “Cam” Murphy Rev. Msgr. Pablo A. Navarro “Danger” and the late Sir Jacques Vinmont, Jr., and Sustaining Sponsor Very Rev. Gregory Parkes Mrs. Catherine “Sis” Murphy, widow of former Board Member Thomas Ex-Officio A. Murphy. I’d also like to extend a special thanks to Event Chair Carmel Rev. Msgr. Michael Carruthers J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq. Quinn. Staff/Directors Msgr. Keith R. Brennan – Rector & President Though we are in the midst of a deeply challenging economy, I am most Fr. Steven O’Hala – Vice Rector & Academic Dean Mr. Keith Parker – Campus Administrator/Treasurer pleased and thankful to report that Friends of the Seminary was a fi nancial Msgr. Michael McGraw – Dean of Pastoral Formation Fr. Michael Muhr – Dean of Spiritual Formation success as we have once again exceeded our goal. This is not only of fi scal Mr. Stanton Cadow – Director of Institutional Advancement importance, but encouraging to our seminarians, faculty and staff. Mr. Art Quinn – Library Director Fr. Louis Guerin – Director of Field Ministry Sr. Joyce LaVoy – Director of Liturgy/Music I also ask that you join with me in recognizing the recipients of our St. Mrs. Joyce Martinez – Director of Language Vincent de Paul Awards: the Most Reverend John J. Nevins, Bishop Dialogue Design Director – Claudia O’Leary Photographers – Leonard Bryant, Stanton Cadow, Emeritus of the Diocese of Venice, a member of our Board of Trustees Deacon Randy Musselman and the Florida State Council of the Knights of Columbus. These annual Advertising Sales Sharon Melancon – [email protected] & awards recognize one lay person or group and a member of the Clergy who David O’Leary - [email protected] have excelled in witnessing to the values of the Gospel through their lives Correspondence 10701 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4899 and service to the People of God. Send address changes to: Sharon Melancon, 10701 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4899 or email: Our Student Council was responsible for the fi rst ever “Joe-Paddy Festival,” [email protected] Telephone: (561) 732-4424 – Fax: (561) 737-2205 an event which celebrated the feast days of St. Joseph and St. Patrick. Web site: www.svdp.edu The proceeds from this March event are being used to benefi t the needs Subscriptions Dialogue is published twice a year by St. Vincent de Paul of our seminarians as they study for the priesthood. The festival began Regional Seminary. Single subscriptions are $20 for one with evening Prayer followed by a dinner of Irish and Italian fare and live year in the U.S., and $25 in Canada, and $30 in all other countries. Donors and alumni receive Dialogue free of entertainment under a big tent on campus. Msgr. Stephen Bosso, former charge. Rector, was honorary chair of the festival. Mission Statement The primary purpose of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary is to provide a human, spiritual, academic, and Once again, I thank you for your continued support of our mission at St. pastoral formation program to prepare candidates for Vincent. You are in our daily prayers. 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 Keith R. Brennan, J.C.D. bilingual and multicultural. The secondary purpose of the seminary is to provide Rector – President continuing theological education to qualified clergy, religious, and laity of all denominations. 2 Dialogue Inside Letter from the Rector Inside Front Cover In Memory of Thomas Aquinas Murphy 2009 “Friends of the Seminary” Breaks More Records 2 Trustee, Saint Vincent Mecca Gift Gives Life to Seminary Grounds 5 de Paul Regional Seminary Retired Chairman, Wall of Recognition Dedicated 7 General Motors Corporation “Seedlings for St. Vincent” Christmas Campaign In Second Year 8 Joe-Paddy Festival Kicks-Off 9 “May God Hold You in the Palm of His Hand” In Memoriam Above: Honorary Chair Eleanore “Danger” Vinmont celebrates with Mr. & Mrs. Jacques at 2009 “Friends” We ask for your prayers for recently deceased members of our St. Vincent de Paul family. Robert Foss, October 30, 2008, Pensacola, FL, fi rst cousin to Msgr. Stephen Bosso a member of SVDP faculty. ON THE COVER Marguerite Wolf, January 12, Kentucky, a former SVDP Celebrate the 2009 “Friends” honorees. See article on page 2 employee Top left, left to right: Bishop John Noonan, Auxiliary of Miami, Bishop Michael Dubriel, February 3, Birmingham, AL, SVDP Thomas Wenski of Orlando, Archbishop John Favalora of Miami, Frank graduating class of 1987 and former faculty member. Dewane of Venice and Bishop Victor Galeone of St. Augustine (Bishop Francisco Garcia, February 4, Miami, FL – the stepfather of Dewane accepted the St. Vincent award on behalf of Bishop Nevins). Carlos Poce, an employee of SVDP. Top right: Msgr. Keith Brennan, Rector, Catherine “Sis” Murphy and Bishop Mrs. Jacqueline Maruca, February 8, Baltimore, MD – the sister Wenski. in law of Fr. Dominic Maruca, Scholar in Residence of SVDP. Bottom left: Bishop Wenski, Carmel Quinn, and Bishop Dewane. Richard Krueger, February 21, Boynton Beach, FL, husband of Bottom right: Supreme Knight Dennis Stoddard, Msgr. Keith Brennan, Cindy Krueger, an employee of SVDP. Rector, State Deputy James Schonefeld and Archbishop Favalora. Jeffrey J. Guerin, March 7, Boynton Beach, FL, brother of Fr. Lou Guerin, a member of the SVDP faculty. Dialogue 1 Friends of the Seminary t is with great pleasure we are able to report the Ifi nal results of the 2009 Friends of the Seminary Vespers, Silent Auction, Reception and Dinner. The event brought together more than 200 benefactors and friends of the seminary as well as alumni, faculty, staff and seminarians. The tremendous support and gifts of 300 plus donors made this year’s Friends a success. It has become a tradition for many from across the state to give to this special event even though they cannot Income/Expenses 2009 Expenses 11.4% Income 88.6% With only a 12.7% overhead, 87.3% of gifts went directly to support our seminary Photos by Leonard Bryant 2 Dialogue Friends of the Seminary attend. This year Friends recorded a $35,200 or 17% increase in income over 2008. We exceeded our budgeted goal by more than $9,000. The Honorary Chairs for the event were Eleanore “Danger” and the late Sir Jacques Vinmont, Jr. of St. Lucy Parish in Highland Beach. Carmel B. Quinn of St. Edward Parish in Palm Beach was event chair and Sustaining Sponsor was Mrs. Catherine R. Murphy. SunTrust once again agreed to renew its commitment to the event as the corporate sponsor. The recipients of the annual St. Vincent de Paul Awards were Most Reverend John J. Nevins, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Venice, and the Florida State Council Knights of Columbus. Accepting for Bishop Nevins was Bishop Frank Dewane and accepting for the Knights were Supreme Director, Dennis Stoddard, and State Deputy, James Schonefeld. The honors were bestowed at the conclusion of Vespers, with Archbishop John C. Favalora presiding. Given the economy, we are most fortunate and blessed and delighted thatthat wewe areare still receivingreceiving gifts.gifts. Dialogue 3 for 48 Years 4 Dialogue Donor Grant Funds Irrigation System by Fr. Lou Guerin Thanks to the generosity of Mrs. Patricia Mecca, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary is in the process of installing an irrigation system on its front lawn. Patricia Mecca, a seasonal resident spending time between here and the Buffalo, New York area has long been a benefactor of Catholic charities with a particular love for gardening. The irrigation system will allow for the development of other flower gardens and a lush green lawn to welcome guests as they enter the seminary’s main gate.