Pictured left-right: Deacons Dennis Nelson, Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida; Lam Nguyen, Diocese of Saint Augustine, FLorida; Andrzej Blaszkowski, Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida; Robert Newbury, Diocese of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Michael McLain, Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin; and Joseph Muszkiewicz, Diocese of Gaylord, Michigan; Robert Rodriguez, Diocese of Tucson, Arizona, not pictured. All the deacons will return to their dioceses to await priesthood ordination.

Faculty member receives award
Sacred Heart School of Theology Director of Liturgy Charles Christian Rich received the Archdiocese of Milwaukee 2007 Vatican II Award for Service in Liturgy. The award was presented on Tuesday, November 20, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist,, Milwaukee. According to the words of the ceremony, "His focus has always been to enhance the liturgical life of the Catholic community by being faithful to Church liturgical documents, by inspiring active and conscious participation, and by planning liturgies that are beautiful and well ordered."

Seminarians ordained deacons
Five Sacred Heart seminarians were ordained to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, November 17, in the seminary's Sacred Heart Chapel in the presence of faculty, students, family and friends. Most Rev. Victor Galeone, DD, bishop of the Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida, conferred the ministry, the last step before ordination to the priesthood.

Pictured left to right: David Link, Diocese of Gary, Indiana; Lam Ngoc Nguyen, Diocese of Saint Augustine, FLorida; C. Denis O'Shaughnessy, Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida; Bishop Victor Galeone, DD, Diocese of Saint Augustine, Florida; Dennis Nelson, Diocese of Saint Augustine, FLorida; Lincoln Dall, Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi.

Benefactors and alums honored
Sacred Heart School of Theology's 2007 awards liturgy and dinner took place on Wednesday, October 24, at the seminary. In celebration of Sacred Heart's 75th anniversary the Archbishop William E. Cousins Vocation award was presented to all the benefactors of the Priests of the Sacred Heart who have supported their ministries through these 75 years. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated distinguished effort, involvement and promotion of second-career vocations to the Roman Catholic priesthood. Violet Kraker,Muskego, Wisconsin, and Fannie Touchstone, Newark, New Jersey, represented all the donors whose prayers and contributions have enabled Sacred Heart School of Theology to prepare candidates for priesthood and the laity for service in the Church.

The Dehon Distinguished Ministry Award was presented to all Sacred Heart School of Theology alumni and alumnae. Over 750 alums have ministered throughout the United States, Canada, India, Europe, Israel, Australia, Africa, Central America, Indonesia and many other places. Alums include members of The Priests of the Sacred Heart, members of other religious congregations, diocesan priests and laity. Representatives from each of those groups received the award: Fr. Paul Casper, SCJ; Fr. Martin Rath, OSB; Fr. Francis Dionne; and Ms. Joyce Barina.

Fall '07 Dehon Lecture -compelling speaker - compellng topic
Fr. Kenan Osborne, OFM, (pictured left) spoke to an audience of Sacred Heart alums, students, faculty and administration on October 24. The lecture was held during the 2007 Alumni Gathering. Osborne's topic, "The Relevance of Jesus Christ for a Globalized and Multi-Religious World," created questions, comments and table-top discussion. Osborne, professor emeritus of systematic theology at Franciscan School of Theology, is an internationally known scholar, teacher and lecturer whose speaking style engages and stimulates audiences.

Osborne's morning talk was followed by responses from three individuals.

Pictured left to right: Most Rev. Richard Sklba, auxiliary bishop, Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Dr. Steven Shippee, Sacred Heart School of Theology associate professor of systematics and director of the Master of Arts program; Rev. Yulius Sunardi, SCJ, PhD candidate, Marquette University and native of Indonesia.

The Collar released in paperback
The Collar-A Year of Striving and Faith Inside a Catholic Seminary is now available in paperback. This book, written by Jonathan Englert, traces the journeys of five seminarians studying at Sacred Heart School of Theology. Englert's purpose is to tell a story of meaning about a seminary and several different men at different points in their priestly formation. A three-part interview featuring Jonathan Englert describing his book can be accessed by clicking here.

According to Eamon Dolan, vice president and editorial director of Houghton Mifflin's trade division, the books publisher, "This is the priesthood in the 21st century. The author was almost literally a fly on the wall, so he gives a very frank yet sympathetic portrait of what these guys are going through." Paulist Press editor Michael J. Hunt, CSP, says, "The book is full of insight into the human and faith filled dimensions of the vocations described. Jonathan does a superb job and I am sure you will enjoy and relish this book." Englert appeared on the NBC Sunday Today show, April 9, and was featured on NPR's Morning Edition, Sunday, April 16, can be heard on the NPR website. Read more about the author and the book on www.thecollarbook.com.

2007 Fall enrollment
Information about enrollment, including the number of students enrolled in the various programs and their sponsors is available by clicking here for the pdf fact sheet.

2007 New Faces
New students and faculty are pictured in this pdf color publication.

Celebrating 75 Years Answering God's Call
Sacred Heart School of Theology began the year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary at the seminary's opening liturgy held August 29. Starting with a small group of German members of the Priests of the Sacred Heart in 1932, Sacred Heart has become the largest seminary specializing in the preparation of second-career vocations to the priesthood and the eighth largest Roman Catholic seminary in the United States. Over 700 alumni minister throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe.

Very Rev. Thomas Cassidy, SCJ, former president-rector of Sacred Heart and newly elected provincial superior of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, presided at the liturgy. During Mass Director of Liturgy C. Christian Rich introduced a musical composition written for the 75th anniversary. A reception and dinner followed.

Board adds two new members
Very Rev. Donald J. Hying and Rt. Rev. Leo M. Ryska, OSB, were appointed to the Sacred Heart School of Theology board of directors at the board's May 2007 meeting. The appointments were approved by the provincial council of the United States Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart on July 30. Both men will serve three-year terms effective August 1, 2007 , through June 30, 2010 . Click for press release.

Ready to serve
The 2007 commencement ceremony took place on Friday, May 4, in Sacred Heart School of Theology's main chapel during Evening Prayer. Thirteen seminarians and two lay students competed their programs and will minister in dioceses across the country. Michael Falbo,chairperson of the Sacred Heart Board of Directors, presented them with their diplomas. Dr. Steven Shippee, associate professor of systematic studies and director of the Master of Arts program, gave the address.

Pictured bottom row L-R: Joseph Koury, Jr., Lexington; John Ozella, Pueblo; Gary Lazzeroni, Seattle; Darlene Dann, Master of Arts; Mark Peacock, Grand Rapids; Mario Prada-Mantilla, Crookston; Top row L-R: Mark Reid, Altoona-Johnstown; Ronald Levra, Superior; Greg Reynolds, Master of Arts; Ronald Kreilein, Evansville; Glen Krystosek, St. Cloud; and Br. Stephen Lattner, OSB, Order of St. Benedict. Not pictured: Fr. Frank Bussmann, Jefferson City; Fr. Charles Huck, Crookston; Fr. Joseph Vigil, Pueblo.

Sacred Heart and Archdiocese of Milwaukee Collaborate (09/06)