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Articles published in 2010.
By Sadie Stresky This summer, seminarian John Michniuk of the Diocese of Covington had the opportunity to attend a Spanish immersion and ministry program in Mexico City. The Curso Hispanidad program was directed by the Legionaries of Christ exclusively for priests and seminarians. Michniuk’s summer experience lasted six and a half weeks. He stayed at […]
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Dr. James V. Maher, a member of the Saint Vincent Seminary Board of Regents since 1999, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Board. Dr. Maher is Provost Emeritus of the University of Pittsburgh. He is also Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and Senior Science Advisor. He served as Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor from […]
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By Sadie Stresky For some men, entering the priesthood means joining a brotherhood built on faith and virtue. Others take the idea one step further, on a literal note, and join the priesthood alongside their actual brother. Such is the case with three seminarians and one alumnus at the Saint Vincent Seminary. The Gossett […]
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Twelve Saint Vincent seminarians from six archdioceses and dioceses and two monasteries were installed in the Ministry of Acolyte on November 8 by Most Rev. Joseph P. McFadden, D.D., Bishop of Harrisburg, in the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica. They are from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the dioceses of Covington, Erie, Harrisburg, Savannah and Wheeling-Charleston, Saint […]
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Monsignor Paul A. Lenz, C’46, S’49, D’95, received the Seminary Lifetime Achievement Award during the annual Alumni Day Mass and Banquet at Saint Vincent Seminary. In his remarks honoring Msgr. Lenz, Father Justin Matro, O.S.B., Rector, noted that Monsignor Lenz “has served the Universal Church as a missionary, both at home as well as abroad…. […]
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Dr. Scott Hahn, author, speaker and professor, will lecture on “Many Are Called: Rediscovering the Glory of the Priesthood” at 7:30 p.m. Monday, November 15, at the Robert S. Carey Performing Arts Center at Saint Vincent College. Dr. Hahn is The Pope Benedict XVI Chair in Biblical Theology and Homiletics for Excellence in Preaching at […]
Continue ReadingSaint Vincent Seminary welcomed 18 new students for the fall semester, including seminarians from eight dioceses and archdioceses, one religious community, and a lay student in the master of arts program. DIOCESE OF ALTOONA-JOHNSTOWN Vincent Lee Watkins of Warren is the son of Catherine Watkins-Atwood of Warren and the late Lyle James Watkins and stepson […]
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Juan-Pedro Reyna, who has been an adjunct faculty member at Saint Vincent Seminary since August 2006, has been named Director of Hispanic Ministries. He has served the Seminary as an instructor of Spanish, and since 2007 he has served as the full-time Assistant Director of Hispanic Ministries. He was appointed to the adjunct Seminary faculty […]
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Father John-Mary (John W.) Tompkins, O.S.B., a Benedictine monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, has been named Vice Rector and Director of Field Education at Saint Vincent Seminary, as well as to the faculty. Born in Troy, NY, he is the son of William J. and Joan (Bearor) Tompkins of Hermitage, TN. Father John-Mary grew up […]
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Father Aaron N. Buzzelli, O.S.B., a monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey, has been named Director of Spiritual Life at Saint Vincent Seminary. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is the son of Rose Paonessa Buzzelli Berger of Roseville, Michigan and the late Dominic Buzzelli. He has one brother, Donald, of Washington, D.C., and one sister, Bonnie […]
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