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On the Hill Summer 2021 • Vol. 60:3
Ordinations: Priesthood and diaconate
46 earn master’s degrees
Tailor Shop:
Sew much history
Cover: Fr. Eric Augenstein presides at Mass for the “One Bread, One Cup” intern community at
Monte Cassino Shrine on June 11. Br. Simon Herrmann, OSB, left, serves as deacon.
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On the Hill Summer 2021 • Vol. 60:3
FEATURES
2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monks’ Personals and Monastery News
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Five Ordained Deacons
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Appointments
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Profile
7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduation
8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tailor Shop
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saint Meinrad Psalms
11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ravens Flag
ALUMNI
14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alumni Eternal
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alumni News/Alumni Annual Giving Program
16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alumni Board Slate
On the Hill is published four times a year by Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary and School of
Theology. The newsletter is also available online at: www.saintmeinrad.edu/onthehill
Editor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mary Jeanne Schumacher
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www.saintmeinrad.edu, © 2021 Saint Meinrad Archabbey
Fr. Harry Hagan gave the annual retreat Louisville, KY, in May 2021, where he and summer youth conferences. He has
for Conception Abbey and for Assumption has served as school chaplain since 2008. been involved in the conferences almost
Abbey in May. every year since he was a high school
Fr. Eugene Hensell gave the community participant in 2005.
Br. Michael Reyes premiered a new song retreat for the monks of Marmion Abbey,
commissioned by the Epiphany Catholic in Aurora, IL, June 6-10. Br. John Mark Falkenhain co-organized
Church in Louisville, KY, in early June. and taught the online “Professional
He also was one of six featured composers Fr. Christian Raab preached a parish Training Series Mental Health Matters,” a
in the virtual concert, “Soundstream-ing mission on the domestic church at Saint collaborative project between Saint Luke
Beyond Notes 2021,” hosted by the Asian Paul Parish, Ithaca, MI, from May 24-27, Institute and Saint Meinrad Archabbey.
Composers League. and preached the Diocese of Little Rock The training series, which ran in March
Priest Retreat from June 7-11. He also was and April, drew 180 participants from all
Archabbot Kurt Stasiak and Fr. a guest on the “All Set for Sunday” over the world, including England,
Meinrad Brune attended the 60th podcast on June 2. Norway, Sweden, Australia, Canada,
anniversary of ordination of priesthood of France and the U.S.
retired Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger of Br. Michael Reyes recently gave an online
Evansville, IN, on June 3. The Mass was academic lecture on electroacoustic music Fr. Julian Peters directed the ordination
at St. Benedict Cathedral. Fr. Meinrad is to the college and conservatory music retreat for the permanent deacon
an ordination classmate. students and faculty of the Philippines. candidates in Springfield, IL, June 2-6. He
also directed the ordination retreat for the
Fr. Anthony Vinson celebrated the Br. Simon Herrmann served as chaplain Diocese of Owensboro at Saint Meinrad
Baccalaureate Mass for graduates and to the “One Bread, One Cup” college Archabbey July 18-23. W
parents at Saint Xavier High School in interns during the 2021 college internship
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Dayton, where he earned a bachelor’s
degree in communication management in
2010. He earned a Master of Arts in
Catholic philosophical studies in 2017
and a Master of Divinity in 2021, both
from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School
of Theology.
He worked as an associate editor for the
national office of Beta Theta Pi fraternity
from 2010-11 and then at Saint Meinrad
Archabbey as the director of alumni
relations from 2011-14. He also served as
a college intern for three summers in the
“One Bread, One Cup” program.
Fr. Tobias Colgan, OSB, gives Fr. Simon Herrmann, OSB, the sign of peace during Fr. Simon’s
Fr. Simon joined the monastic community
ordination to the priesthood on June 27. in January 2015 and professed his solemn
vows in 2019. In August, Fr. Simon will
Fr. Simon Herrmann, OSB, a monk of Indianapolis. The ordination was held in begin an assignment as the director of
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, was ordained Saint Meinrad’s Archabbey Church. young adult engagement in the
as a Roman Catholic priest on June 27 by Development Office at Saint Meinrad. W
the Most Rev. Charles C. Thompson, Fr. Simon is a former resident of Findlay,
archbishop of the Archdiocese of OH, and a graduate of the University of
Br. Angelo Vitale, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, where he cucullas, albs and stoles, and performed
OSB, a monk of completed high school. During this time, these services for various religious
Saint Meinrad he worked in the Abbey Carpenter Shop. communities throughout the country. He
Archabbey, died was a student of the Mayer School of
in the monastery Invested as a novice on May 10, 1961, he Fashion Design of New York City,
infirmary on professed his simple vows on May 13, specializing in pattern making.
Sunday, May 2, 1962, and his perpetual vows on
2021. He was 80. November 13, 1965. He solemnly Br. Angelo was a member of the National
affirmed his vows on March 21, 1973. Registry for Orthopedic Shoe Technicians
Br. Angelo was and was recognized for his craftsmanship
Br. Angelo Vitale born in Br. Angelo’s first monastic assignment in the art and skill of shoe modifications
Connellsville, PA, was in the bakery. He also rang the tower and the custom making of shoes as
on February 26, 1941, to Anthony J. and bells for Mass and Vespers for several directed by the medical profession.
Catherine E. (Suwila) Vitale, and he was years. He enjoyed long tenures as one of
given the name Pasquale William at his the monastic community’s barbers and as He was in the 58th year of his monastic
baptism. a radio operator for the Saint Meinrad profession.
Volunteer Fire Department.
He attended high school in Hope, IN, at The funeral was celebrated on May 5 in
Bruté Latin School in Indianapolis, and Br. Angelo will be remembered most for the Archabbey Church, followed by burial
then at St. Mary’s College in St. Mary, his 56 years as tailor and shoemaker. He in the Archabbey Cemetery. W
KY. In 1958, he entered St. Placid Hall at supplied his confreres with habits,
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Events
on the Hill
September 6 & October 25
Iconography Lecture by Marek Czarnecki,
6:30 p.m., St. Bede Theater
Five seminarians received the order of Others in their class will be or have been
September 10-12 deacon from the Most Rev. Charles ordained deacons in their respective
Guest House Retreat: “Spiritual Thompson, archbishop of the Archdiocese dioceses.
Integration: Fitness, Health and Physical of Indianapolis, IN, at the Saint Meinrad
Well-being” by Br. Nathaniel Szidik, OSB Archabbey Church on April 10. In the Catholic faith, a deacon can preach,
baptize, witness marriages, offer
September 17-19 The newly ordained deacons are Matthew Communion to the sick and aged, and
Guest House Retreat: “How to Read the Perronie and Michael Clawson of the perform other ministerial duties. The
Biblical Prophets” by Fr. Eugene Archdiocese of Indianapolis; Joseph Nam newly ordained deacons are transitional
Hensell, OSB of the Diocese of Busan, Korea; and Br. deacons, meaning they are preparing for
Nathaniel Szidik, OSB, and Br. Kolbe ordination to the priesthood. Many
September 24-26 Wolniakowski, OSB, of Saint Meinrad Catholic dioceses also have permanent
Archabbey. All are students at Saint deacons, who carry out the same role, but
Guest House Retreat: “Contemplative
Meinrad Seminary and School of are not studying for the priesthood. W
Living” by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB
Theology.
September 28-30
Guest House Retreat: “Healing Anger
Through Forgiveness” by Br. Zachary
Wilberding, OSB
October 1-3
Guest House Retreat: “Unpacking the
Vocation of Marriage through Scripture
and Married Saints” (Married Couples
Retreat) by Josh and Angie Greulich
October 8-10
Guest House Retreat: “The Rule of St.
Benedict for Life Today” by Fr. Harry
Hagan, OSB
October 15-17
Guest House Retreat: “Being Humble,
Being Holy” by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB
October 18-22
Guest House Retreat: “A Conversation
with St. Paul Regarding the Trials of
Pastoral Ministry” (Priests Retreat) by Fr.
Eugene Hensell, OSB
October 26-28
Guest House Retreat: “Gratitude” by Br.
Zachary Wilberding, OSB
October 30
Abbot Martin Marty Guild and Einsiedeln
Society Day of Recollection
Top: Archbishop Charles Thompson gives the final blessing at the end of the deacon ordination in
For more information, contact the Archabbey Church on April 10.
Mary Jeanne Schumacher at
Bottom: Dcn. Beomjung John Hwang, second from right, listens to the readings during the
(812) 357-6501 or visit our
deacon ordination.
website www.saintmeinrad.org
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Archabbot Kurt Stasiak, OSB, leader of Fr. Joseph served as archabbot of Saint Meinrad
the monastic community at Saint Meinrad succeeds Fr. from 2004 to 2016. Other assignments
Archabbey, announced several Guerric DeBona, have included monastery prior and vice
appointments recently. OSB, as subprior. rector of the Seminary and School of
Fr. Joseph also Theology.
Fr. Bede Cisco, OSB, was named prior of oversees technical
the monastery (second in leadership); Fr. services and In another
Joseph Cox, OSB, was named subprior; cataloging in the appointment, Fr.
and Fr. Justin DuVall, OSB, was named Archabbey Simon
novice and junior master. They began Library and is Herrmann, OSB,
their new assignments in June. Fr. Joseph Cox chaplain for the will begin work in
Benedictine August as the
Fr. Bede succeeds Oblate Community. Fr. Guerric assumed director of young
Fr. John the position of director of the Spiritual adult engagement
McMullen, OSB, Formation Program. He also teaches in the in the
who has served as Seminary and School of Theology and is Development
prior since Fr. Simon Herrmann Office. As part of
the author of several books.
Archabbot Kurt his work, he will
was elected Fr. Justin, the lead or facilitate on- and off-campus events
archabbot in June new novice and and retreats for young adults, undertake
2016. Fr. Bede junior master, outreach to young adults and other donors,
has served in most recently participate or preside at weddings and
Fr. Bede Cisco various capacities served as the baptisms for young adults, and take part in
in Saint Meinrad vice-rector of other development events. W
Seminary and School of Theology, most Bishop Simon
recently as the director of the Spiritual Bruté College
Formation Program. Fr. John also serves Seminary in
as an associate priest at St. Meinrad and Indianapolis, IN.
Fr. Justin DuVall
St. Boniface parishes. Prior to that, he
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of participation. In addition, Saint Meinrad The Seminary and School of Theology
Theology received two grants this spring. plans to host a campus-wide public event also received a $50,000 planning grant
in the spring of 2022 that will feature from the Lilly Endowment Inc. Building
A $75,000 grant from the American lectures by science and theology speakers, on Saint Meinrad’s past and current work
Association for the Advancement of roundtable discussions and workshops. with youth and young adult programs, the
Science’s (AAAS) Science for Seminaries school is planning to develop a new Center
project will allow faculty to incorporate Science for Seminaries is a project of the for Youth and Young Adult Evangelization.
science into their theology courses. AAAS Dialogue on Science, Ethics and
Religion (DoSER) program in partnership The Lilly grant is the first phase of a
Saint Meinrad is one of eight U.S. with the Association of Theological larger grant program. These funds will be
seminaries awarded a grant in 2021. Schools. The goal is to foster a positive used primarily to hire an outside firm to
Saint Meinrad’s project, called “The understanding of science among future complete market research. This will help
Gospel of Jesus Christ in Big History,” religious leaders and to encourage Saint Meinrad to determine what work is
will use its grant to better integrate informed dialogue on scientific topics already being done, to assess current and
science into several courses in the among those leaders and their future ministry needs, and to plan
master’s degree curriculum. congregations. The project is funded by strategically how best to proceed in
the John Templeton Foundation. developing the various functions of the
Funding will be allocated to faculty for center. W
research materials and for conference
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Q. When did you begin your studies? Q. Favorite saint and why?
I started my studies in January 2020. My favorite saint is St.
Augustine. I have an affinity for
Q. Who or what influenced you to begin him because of his honesty, as
studying for a master’s degree in theology? well as his approach to
catechesis. Sainthood often feels
In my “former life,” I was an expert in unobtainable, at least to me. He
various human resource functions. I liked makes me feel like it is never out
knowing information and, more of reach for anyone.
importantly, explaining to people why Q. What aspect of your coursework has
specific processes were critical or in Q. Favorite Scripture verse and why? been most challenging?
place. I felt like I was providing a
valuable service to my company and to Romans 12:12: “Rejoice in hope, endure My challenges have been two-fold. The
the employees I served. I liked knowing in affliction, persevere in prayer.” The most challenging part of this work has
they had confidence in my expertise. simplicity and directness speak to me. It is been academic writing. I have not written
what I try to teach my children daily. academic papers since graduate school in
In my role as Children’s Formation the early 2000s. It was a challenge then,
Coordinator, especially when I was new Q. Hobbies? as well.
to the position, I felt like all I did was ask I love to read, especially historical fiction,
questions (I still ask a ton of questions) but I will read just about anything if I have Another challenge has been learning how
that would allow me to understand the the time. I like to participate in anything to remove the intimidation I have felt in
“why” behind decisions, programs and that involves arts and crafts, and I enjoy some of the classes. I often feel like I am
offerings. The understanding gave me working out (I am consistently at my gym the person who knows the least, which I
confidence, as well as sparked an interest at 5 a.m. most weekday mornings). am honest enough to admit is likely valid.
in learning more. Spending time outdoors and taking road I remind myself that my perspective and
trips with my husband and two children approach bring value and that the purpose
The push I needed came from my are among my favorite things to do. of enrolling was to gain an education.
supervisor, a Saint Meinrad alumnus, who Being less intimidated is more
encouraged me to pursue more Q. What aspect of your coursework has manageable as my classes progress, but
information about the program. Without been most rewarding? now and again, that doubt creeps back in.
her support and the support of our pastor, The most rewarding part of the
I likely never would have enrolled. coursework has been learning more about
Q. What plans, if any, do you have after
you receive your degree?
the history of the Church. I have not
Q. What else are you doing besides always enjoyed reading some of the books I am not sure I have a specific plan
seeking a master’s degree (work, family, or excerpts. Still, I can see how gaining a because completing the degree seems so
volunteer work)? proper understanding of the history of our far away! I know that I love working with
I work at St. Patrick Catholic Church, faith creates a cohesiveness that is children and families, using my creativity
where I worship and where my kids incredibly valuable in my formation and to introduce new teaching methods for
attend school. I spend lots of time here, my paid role. our faith, and service. I cannot imagine
between my paid role and the activities having a role that didn’t have at least
I participate in as a parishioner. these three components. W
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Luan Tran and Giang Vu, Diocese of
Burlington, VT.
Receiving Master of Arts (Theology)
degrees were:
Br. Jerome Aubert, OSB, St. Benedict,
LA;
Shawn Bohac, Georgetown, KY;
Lawrence Brecht, Hockessin, DE;
Michael Catalano, Nashville, TN;
John Geis, Indianapolis, IN;
Ann Jackson-Sandfort, Louisville, KY;
Robert Leszczynski, Fort Wayne, IN;
Emily Méndez, Evansville, IN;
Sr. Vinh Nguyen, Arlington, TX;
Alicia Parkinson, Wakeman, OH;
Owensboro, KY, seminarian Conrad Jaconette processes to St. Bede Theater with his philosophy Dylan Reichley, Jasper, IN;
classmates for the commencement ceremony on May 8. Cody Sandschafer, Effingham, IL;
Alejandra Spir-Haddad, Bloomington,
Graduates of Saint Meinrad Seminary and Deacons Minh Quan Nguyen and Dinh IN;
School of Theology were awarded Loi Pham, Archdiocese of Louisville, Sonja Taylor, Terre Haute, IN.
master’s degrees at the commencement KY;
ceremony on May 8. The Most Rev. Deacon Ronald Sagum, Diocese of Receiving Master of Arts (Pastoral
William F. Medley, bishop of the Diocese Lexington, KY; Theology) degree was:
of Owensboro, KY, gave the address. Deacon Callixte Senani, Diocese of Kristina Seipel of Memphis, IN. W
Gikongoro, Rwanda;
Receiving Master of Divinity degrees Deacon Joshua Votruba,
were: Diocese of Tulsa, OK;
Br. Kodjo (Cajetan) Agouvi and Br. Deacon Linh Vu, Diocese of
Gbedevi (Justin) Ayanou, Abbey of Cheyenne, WY.
the Ascension of Dzogbegan;
Deacon Garrett Braun, Diocese of Receiving Master of Arts
Evansville, IN; (Catholic Philosophical
Deacon Corey Bruns, Diocese of Studies) degrees were:
Owensboro, KY; Nicholas Biever, Aaron
Deacon Alexander Crow, Archdiocese Herrenbruck and Clint
of Mobile, AL; Johnson, Diocese of
Deacon David Gagnon, Diocese of Evansville, IN;
Manchester, NH; Charles Delano, Diocese of
Deacons Brian Cundall, Omar Galvan Springfield, IL;
Gonzalez, Benjamin Riley and Alexander Houston, Diocese
Emmanuel Torres Garibay, Diocese of Knoxville, TN;
of Little Rock, AR; Conrad Jaconette, Diocese of
Br. Simon Herrmann, OSB, and Br. Owensboro, KY;
George Rumley, OSB, Saint Meinrad Richard Perkins, Archdiocese
Archabbey; of Mobile, AL;
Deacon Brian McCaffrey, Diocese of Br. Michael Reyes, OSB, Saint
Salina, KS; Meinrad Archabbey; Diocese of Evansville seminarian Deacon Garrett Braun
Deacon Nicholas Newton, Diocese of Matthew Tracy, Diocese of congratulates classmates after the commencement
Springfield-Cape Girardeau, MO; Tulsa, OK; ceremony.
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tailor shop
gives new life to old habits
Until recently, the Shoe and Tailor Shop sewing machines, including a Singer from religious life and radical faith in God,”
was housed in one of the oldest buildings the 1940s and a Reece Corp. Iron Duke explains Br. Peter. “When you see someone
on the Hill. The Tailor Shop opened at the Buttonhole maker that is nearly 100 years wearing a habit, there is no question what
turn of the last century on the third floor old. Until recently, Br. Peter Holden, that person stands for. They are giving a
of the old monastery, in an area that is OSB, helped Marja in the shop two clear, public witness to their faith.”
now St. Anselm Hall. It then moved to the afternoons a week.
fourth floor of Newman Hall before being The Tailor Shop recycles, repairs and stores
relocated to the Abbey Press building. The Tailor Shop is responsible for making old habits. When a monk passes away, his
custom habits, the distinct clothing monks habits are sent to the Tailor Shop for repair
In 1970, the Tailor Shop moved on top of wear, for Saint Meinrad’s monastic and reuse if they are in good condition.
the Hill, near St. Bede Hall, taking over community and for 30 other religious Marja keeps a detailed binder that shows
the old bakery. This summer, the shop communities across the what pieces of the habit each monk has,
relocated down the Hill to the former country. They make 30-36
packing plant building. new habits a year and Marja
estimates she has made
Br. Angelo Vitale, OSB, was a main staple around 660 over her 28 years
of the Tailor Shop. He worked there for working in the shop. The
over 55 years and managed it from 1973 shop also creates cucullas
until his death on May 2, 2021. He was a (the pleated habit worn by
graduate of the Mayer School of Fashion solemnly professed monks),
Design in New York and a certified albs, work habits, stoles and
orthopedic technician from Ball State purificators (cloths used to
University. wipe the chalice after
Communion).
Stepping into the Tailor Shop is like
stepping back in time. Seamstress Marja “The habit is a wider
Schatz spends her days surrounded by old cultural symbol of our
Photos: Tailor Shop photos from the Saint Meinrad Archives, this page. Current
photos on Page 9.
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when they received them and which monk On average, the shop will go through 500 Br. Peter says the Tailor Shop remains
it came from. For example, Br. Peter’s yards of black cloth and 280 yards of important because it is one of the
work habit belonged to Fr. Gavin Barnes, white cloth a year. It takes five to seven opportunities at Saint Meinrad for the
OSB, who passed away in 2017. yards and 26 individual pieces of cloth to monks to engage in manual labor.
make a habit.
“Even though I never met him before his “For as long as monks have existed in the
death, it is very meaningful to know he is The Tailor Shop also repairs clothing and West, manual labor has accompanied
remembered, in a way, by my continuing will take orders from anyone: faculty, them,” explains Br. Peter. “It is something
to wear that habit,” says Br. Peter. coworkers, monks, students and people that is practical and helpful for the
“Recycling the habits is a way of knowing off the Hill. monastery. It reminds the monk of the
that we will be giving new life to this difficulty of producing all of our worldly
clothing, and that we are sharing a bit of “Hems, rips, tears, buttons, zippers, you goods by teaching respect for the things
our lives with someone else in the name it, if someone brings it up here, we around us, and it allows us to free our
community, either living or deceased.” do it,” says Marja. minds toward prayer.” W
The parts of the habit hold spiritual and represents the changing of self to
meanings to many of the monks who become a new person in Christ. It is
enter the monastery. The spiritual cinched by a basic black leather belt.
meanings have changed over time The leather belt represents the
and vary from monk to monk. discipline of celibacy and gives
strength to the monk to persevere in
The basic part of the habit is the solitary life.
tunic. The tunic covers the whole
body Over the tunic, the monk wears a
scapular. The scapular has a hood,
also called a capuche, and full-
length cloth in the front and back.
In ancient times, the scapular
served as a work bib or apron to
keep the tunic clean during
manual labor. The scapular is
symbolic of the yolk of Christ. Scapular
ulla
Cuc The hood represents a helmet that
protects the monk from the devil. monks. This part of the habit
signifies the monk’s death and burial
The cuculla is the voluminous outer as one who has renounced his old life
garment worn by solemnly professed to take up a new life in Christ. W
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Following upon the liturgical reforms of Benedictine participants
the Second Vatican Council, when each from all over the U.S.,
nation’s vernacular language became the England, Canada, Central
standard for use in the liturgy, Catholic America and the Caribbean.
liturgical musicians throughout the Since everyone needed
English-speaking world faced a number of psalm tones – and because
shared challenges. Saint Meinrad’s tones were
found to be so versatile –
What were the best sources for good they were very quickly
English hymns within the liturgy? Where adopted throughout the
would one find musical settings for the English-speaking
responsorial psalms and the other Mass Benedictine world.
parts? In addition to these needs, there
was also the shared need for psalm tones – From that modest
both in the Mass and in the Divine Office. beginning 50 years ago,
the psalm tones have
The psalm tones used with the Latin texts since made their way to
were written for psalm verses sung many countries around
basically in couplets. They were also the world. They are
written with the accent patterns of the regularly used not only in
Latin language in mind. Following the Benedictine monasteries, but in parishes,
Council, psalms began to be sung not only religious communities and seminaries far Saint Meinrad was blessed to be in a
in one’s native language, but also in and wide. position 50 years ago to make this
complete stanzas – sometimes three lines, possible for countless numbers of the
four lines and up to as many as six lines. One little footnote about these psalm faithful from all walks of life. There is
tones. While they are the work of three every reason to believe that this blessing
In English-speaking Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad – the late Fr. will continue for many decades to come.
communities of men and women, where Columba Kelly, Fr. Samuel Weber and Fr.
the liturgy plays such an important role in Tobias Colgan – one of the tones (Mode Note: You can find the Saint Meinrad
the daily life of the community, any 8) was originally composed by a monk of Psalm Tones at www.saintmeinrad.org/
number of monks and sisters took up the Gethsemani Abbey in Kentucky, Fr. media/1478/meinrad_psalm_tones.pdf. W
challenge and put their hand to the task of Chrysogonus Waddell.
composing music for this “new” way of
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singing the psalms. In addition to crafting Saint Meinrad “borrowed” his tone and
singable melodic patterns, these composers adapted it a bit for our use. Years later,
also needed to take into account the accent when approached about receiving due
the Date!
patterns of the English language. credit for his psalm tone, Fr. Chrysogonus
waved off the idea, saying that his tone
It was in this context that the so-called had now become known as one of the
Saint Meinrad Psalm Tones were born. In Saint Meinrad tones, and that he was fine
1970, five years after the Council, work with that! October 20, 2021
began on crafting psalm tones for each of Gary Alumni & Friends Dinner
the eight Gregorian modes. By the next If the liturgy in a Benedictine monastery
year, the tones were complete and being is the heart of the community’s life, it is November 10, 2021
used in our liturgies in the Church. certainly true that psalm tones that can be Toledo Alumni & Friends Dinner
sung effortlessly, from memory, help to
In the summer of 1973, at a meeting of keep the lifeblood of God’s Word flowing
March 12, 2022
Benedictine musicians, the Saint Meinrad through the veins of the singers.
Day of Service
Psalm Tones were introduced to the 120
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There is a tradition of holy men having The flag is similar to one Fr. Harry had
ravens around them. In the story of St. seen in the town of Einsiedeln,
Meinrad, a pair of ravens chased the Switzerland. He says it is tradition for
robbers who killed the saint back into every town in Switzerland to have their
town and alerted the residents that own flag. The coat of arms for the Abbey
something was wrong. of Einsiedeln, Saint Meinrad’s
motherhouse, is two black ravens on a
“St. Benedict also had ravens,” explains Fr. gold field (gold, because it is an imperial
Harry Hagan, OSB. “When a wicked priest abbey). The town of Einsiedeln has a coat
tried to poison the saint because he was so of arms with two ravens on a red field.
popular, St. Benedict threw the poisoned
bread to the raven and told it to get rid of In 2019, plans were being made to
the poisoned bread, which it did.” celebrate Saint Meinrad’s 150th
anniversary of being raised to an abbey. A
At Saint Meinrad, ravens can be found in statue of St. Meinrad was proposed, and color is the same shade of red that can be
the stained-glass windows in Memorial Fr. Harry suggested a replica of the town found all over campus.
Lobby, and now they can be seen flying of Einsiedeln’s flag be created.
on a red flag alongside the American flag Now the holy men of Saint Meinrad
outside the Guest House. Br. Martin Erspamer, OSB, created the Archabbey have ravens flying high above
artwork of the two ravens, and the flag’s campus, looking over them. W
The new red flag featuring two black ravens flies on the flagpole outside the Guest House.
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Starting top left, clockwise: Diocese of Owensboro
Bishop William Medley congratulates newly ordained
priest Fr. Corey Bruns at St. Stephen Cathedral in
Owensboro on May 22.
Kathleen Hedler chats with Sr. Mary Teresa Burns
before the start of class on May 15.
Ryan Winger pitches to Nonso Ohanaka during the
seminary softball tournament on April 23.
Joseph Nam places his hands on the Book of Gospels
with Archbishop Charles Thompson during the
deacon ordination at Saint Meinrad on April 10.
Diocese of Owensboro Bishop William Medley gives
the commencement address to graduates in St. Bede
Theater on May 8.
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Starting top left, clockwise: Br. Kolbe Wolniakowski,
OSB, places the funeral pall over the casket before the
funeral Mass for Br. Angelo Vitale, OSB, on May 5.
“One Bread, One Cup” youth participant Zax Quirk
tries to block the Frisbee being thrown by OBOC intern
Joel Kelly during an Ultimate Frisbee game on June 17.
Fr. Simon Herrmann, OSB, blesses Archbishop Charles
Thompson on the Archabbey Church steps after being
ordained to the priesthood on June 27.
Fourth-year theology seminarians chat in the UnStable
after a dinner of pizza and wings hosted by the Saint
Meinrad Alumni Association on April 22. From left are
Corey Bruns, Br. Jerome Aubert, OSB, Omar Galvan
and Brian McCaffrey.
“One Bread, One Cup” youth participant Christina
Knight and intern Clare Schomogyi line up outside St.
Thomas Aquinas Chapel before the conference closing
Mass on June 18. The girls were in the liturgical arts
formation session and made candles for the Mass.
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Sir Basil Hugh Albury, KHS, O’67 (’61- ALUMNI ETERNAL Mr. Gerald Sandoval O’82 (’78-82), of
65), of Nassau, Bahamas, died on April 1, Ranchos de Taos, NM, died on March 27,
2021. Mr. Patrick Gorman O’56 (’52-55), of 2021.
Louisville, KY, died on February 11,
Mr. Edward Bowman O’58 (’46-53), of 2021. Mr. David Trautman O’73 (’61-66), of
Indianapolis, IN, died on September 16, Pittsburgh, PA, died on January 31, 2021.
2019. Fr. Richard Heymen O’56 (’50-56), a
priest of the Diocese of Green Bay, WI, Fr. Robert Wilhelm O’59 (’53-55), a
Mr. Michael Brown C’99 (’93-98), of died on November 1, 2020. priest of the Diocese of Toledo, OH, died
Summerville, SC, died on November 11, on March 11, 2021.
2020. Mr. Robert Ingraham O’77 (’69-71), of
Wheaton, IL, died on February 22, 2021.
Mr. Paul Campbell O’66 (’54-56), of
Clarksville, IN, died on March 17, 2021. Mr. Michael Johnson T’99 (’93-95), of
Richmond, IN, died on September 5, A key to the initials behind the
Mr. Joseph Cramer O’61 (’50-51), of 2016. names of alumni:
Bossier City, LA, died on August 25, C: College
2009. Fr. Herman Lutz O’59 (’53-55), a priest
of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, IN, GTP: Graduate Theology Programs
died on April 20, 2021. HS: High School
Mr. Charles “Kevin” Ehringer O’69
(’57-59), of Jeffersonville, IN, died on MAT: Master of Arts (Theology)
April 8, 2021. Mr. James McDavitt O’61 (’49-53), of MAPT: Master of Arts (Pastoral Theology)
Indianapolis, IN, died on March 25, 2021. MTS: Master in Theological Studies
Fr. Thomas Engbers O’67 (’55-57), a O: Ordination
priest of the Archdiocese of Miami, FL, Fr. Alan Phillip, CP, O’67 (’65-69), a
PD: Permanent Deacon Formation Program
died on October 5, 2020. member of the Passionists of the Holy
Cross Province, died on March 4, 2021. S: Sabbaticant
SPH: St. Placid Hall
Rev. Lee Ganim O’63 (’55-57), of Port
St. Lucie, FL, died on June 5, 2020. He Mr. Carl Roemele O’60 (’52-54), of SS: Summer Session
was a Maronite Catholic priest. Fombell, PA, died on December 14, 2020. T: Theology W
Join us for the IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL On The Hill 5K
Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. CT
Get details and register online at:
www.saintmeinrad.org/onthehill5k
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Mr. J. Griffin Crump, O’58 (’48-52), of ALUMNI NEWS Church and Fr. Rick is pastor of Christ
Alexandria, VA, recently published a the King Catholic Church.
memoir, Good Fortune in Disguise, Mr. Corey Koellner, GTP’20 (’13-20),
which is available from Amazon. of Louisville, KY, has been named the Fr. Mark Reyling, T’97 (’92-96), begins
executive director of Right to Life of a new assignment on August 19 as the
Dr. John Gillman, O’75 (’63-71), of Louisville Inc. pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
San Diego, CA, has co-authored What in Herrin, IL, and Holy Spirit Parish in
Does the Bible Say About Angels and Sr. Bernadine Lepak, SS’81 (77-81), Carterville, IL.
Demons? Published by New City Press, will celebrate her 60th jubilee with the
the book explores what Scripture says – Sisters of St. Joseph of the Third Order of Mr. John C. Schaffer, O’67 (’55-63), of
and doesn’t say – about the reality of St. Francis this year. She lives in Garfield Norwalk, OH, celebrated his 80th
angels and demons. Heights, OH. birthday on April 28.
Mr. Walter Glover, GTP’06 (’00-05), Mr. Bill Kopcsak, O’70 (’59-65), of Ms. Patricia Shevlin, SS’79 (’74-78), of
of Columbus, IN, has written his third Lakewood Ranch, FL, has written a book Indian Head Park, IL, has written a book,
book about his climbing adventures. titled Ruth, More or Less. The book tells My NUNcommon Life, about her 26 years
Mount Aconcagua and Mount Rainier the true story of his aunt, who married a as a member of the Daughters of Charity.
Seven Mountain Story, Book III was World War II panzer commander who The book answers the questions she gets
published by Covenant Books. A portion was killed on the Russian Front and then asked most: Why did you become a nun?
of his book sales benefits children’s married his uncle, a decorated tank Why did you leave the community after
charities and nearly $150,000 has been commander under General Patton. The so many years? What did you do next?
raised so far. book is available on Amazon. The book is available on Amazon.
Mr. Edward Huff, GTP’01 (’99-01), of Fr. Bill Pruett, O’79 (’75-79), and Fr. Dr. Bernard Verkamp, O’64 (’52-60),
Henderson, KY, recently opened a Rick Stansberry, T’92 (’86-92), were of Vincennes, IN, published “Karl Rahner
ministry/business in his community. presented with the 2020 Blessed Stanley and Religious Agnosticism” in Volume 32
Henderson Helping Henderson provides Rother Faithful Shepherd Award on of the Marquette University journal,
active listening and referrals and promotes March 30. Both are priests of the Philosophy and Theology. W
positive lifestyle alternatives. There is no Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Fr. Bill is
charge for the confidential services. pastor of St. James the Greater Catholic
Making gifts to support ministry Giving every year continues a long
opportunities, spiritual formation, and tradition of alumni supporting the
world-class theological education, alumni formation of future ministers of the
donors to Saint Meinrad continue to help Church.
prepare the future leaders of the Church.
Alumni can give to Saint Meinrad online,
As in years past, alumni showed their by phone, or by mail in response to the
passion for supporting their alma mater kickoff of the 2021-2022 Annual Alumni
with gifts totaling $937,434.91 during Giving Program that will be mailed in late
fiscal year 2020-21 – an impressive 25% August.
response rate.
Those who make a gift of $200 or more to
“As an alumnus of Saint Meinrad, I am the Alumni Annual Giving Program, or are
proud to see the incredible generosity of first-time donors making a gift of $100 or
our alumni,” says Tim Florian, director of more, will receive a 12-ounce wine
alumni relations. “It is very encouraging tumbler. The vacuum-insulated, stainless-
to witness the love and ownership that steel tumbler is black, imprinted with the
our alumni have for Saint Meinrad and Saint Meinrad Alumni logo in white. W
the formation opportunities for today’s
students.”
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Six members of the Saint Meinrad transformation of body, heart and soul. He earned a bachelor’s degree in
Alumni Board will be completing their Carolyn holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Memphis State
terms this summer. Currently, two alumni mathematics, a master’s degree in holistic University and then graduated from the
are seeking seats on the Alumni Board. nutrition, a doctoral degree in University of Tennessee College of Law
Other potential board members will be naturopathy, and a master’s in theology in 1978. This year, he received a master’s
announced later. from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School degree in theology from Saint Meinrad
of Theology. She did her thesis project for Seminary and School of Theology.
Candidates are presented as a slate for her theology degree on Julian of Norwich.
approval. Alumni can submit their Julian’s writings are the topic of many of Mike and his wife Janet have two
approval or disapproval by email to Carolyn’s retreats. college-age daughters and they live in
alumni@saintmeinrad.edu, by calling the Nashville, where they are parishioners at
Alumni Office at 800-682-0988 or by Carolyn and her husband Scott have three St. Henry Catholic Church.
voting on the alumni website at children and eight grandchildren. They
http://alumni.saintmeinrad.edu. Voting live in Carmel, IN, and their home parish The Office of the Alumni Association
ends July 30. is Our Lady of Mount Carmel. would like to thank the following board
members for their six years of service: Fr.
2007 - Present 2007 - Present Jerry Byrd, Mr. Frederick Chandler,
Carolyn M. Mike Catalano, Deacon Richard Cooper, Fr. J. Randall
Berghuis, MA’21, is a Hubbard, Dr. Mary Diane Valentine, and
MTS’20, is an deacon for the Msgr. Christopher Vasko. W
inspirational Diocese of
Catholic speaker, Nashville, TN,
retreat leader, and serves as a
traditional fulltime pastoral
naturopath, and associate at St.
author of Henry Catholic
Carolyn M. Berghuis
Understanding Church in
Mike Catalano
the Jesus Code. Nashville. His
She has also created a Christ-centered previous work includes 24 years of
forgiveness modality that helps various positions in the Tennessee has been set for
individuals break free of emotional Attorney General’s Office and 10 years as
wounds called The LIVE Method. the clerk of the Tennessee Supreme Court March 12, 2022
until he retired in 2014.
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