Thank you, Rich!

The transitions at SJS continue, as Rich Flaherty retires today as Director of Administration and Finance. The complex realities of Seminary administration cannot be navigated by a Rector alone, and his dedication and expertise are an integral part of each success we have realized. Thanks, Rich! Ad multos annos!

Our new Vice President for Administration and Finance, Tricia Fraser, begins work on July 9th. Mary Millman, my new Executive Secretary, begins work today. Saint John’s is so blessed to benefit from the collaboration of all the dedicated professionals who go to make up the Seminary Staff. Please remember them in your grateful prayers.

Thank you Joanne!!!

This week is a time of transitions in the Rector’s Office, as Joanne Murphy retires after many years of devoted service as Executive Secretary to three Rectors. I give thanks to God for Joanne’s competence, constant support and patience! Ad multos annos!

Five Things You Need to Know About the Liturgy

Here's a short talk I gave today at the Theological Institute entitled, Five Things You Need to Know About the Liturgy.


   

So many great ideas!

Here's a quick photo from the Theological Institute's "Think Tank" which convened this past week at our offices in Braintree, strategizing ways to expand our recruitment of Lay Ecclesial Ministers for the Church of tomorrow! We are so grateful for all the good ideas which emerged from this important consultation!

Congratulations to Father Madejski and Father Wilbur

Father David Madejski and Father Joshua Wilbur were ordained by Archbishop Leonard Blair in Saint Joseph’s Cathedral in Hartford yesterday and celebrated their first Masses today at Holy Cross Church, New Britain and St. Thomas of Villanova in Goshen. Here are some photos from their First Masses.

Father Raymond Van De Moortell preached
at Father Wilbur's First Mass.

Congratulations Father Kevin Upham!

On May 26th, Father Kevin Upham was ordained by Bishop Robert Deeley at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. Monsignor Caron represented Saint John’s Seminary. 

In the course of his instruction, Bishop Deeley expressed his gratitude to Father Upham “for hearing and following the call of the Lord, which has brought him to this day. We are grateful also to his parents for their own prayerful participation in the life of the Church, which led Kevin to come to know Jesus and to be open to hear this call.”

Congratulations Deacon Brendan Rowley and Deacon Eric Silva!

Bishop Robert Evans ordained Deacon Brendan Rowley and Deacon Eric Silva on May 26th at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. Father O’Connor represented the Seminary at this wonderful celebration.