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Sister Nirmala Joshi, Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity

Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Dear Friends,
Blessed Christmas and a peaceful
2008 from the Benedictines of Saint Vincent
Archabbey.
In one of his advent homilies, Pope
Benedict XVI noted that “the surprising
gift of Christmas is exactly this: Jesus
came for each one of us and in him we
have become brothers and sisters... It
is precisely Jesus who makes us feel
at home on this earth... He asks us,
however, to make it a home in which
all are welcome... to increasingly overcome
preconceptions and prejudices,
to break down barriers and eliminate
the differences that divide us, or worse,
that set individuals and peoples against
one another, in order to build together a
world of justice and peace.”
A shining example of breaking down
barriers, eliminating differences that
divide, and building a world of peace
Archabbot’s Message
is the work of
Blessed Mother
Teresa of Calcutta.
This fall,
Saint Vincent
College hosted
the first- ever
symposium on
Mother Teresa,
in commemoration
of the tenth anniversary of her
death. Attending were Sister M. Nirmala
Joshi, M.C., successor to Mother Teresa
as Superior General of the Missionaries
of Charity, and many of the members of
the religious order who worked alongside
her.
Saint Vincent’s own missionary work
continues in Brazil and Taiwan. Members
of the Saint Anthony Community
at Caixa D’Agua welcomed me to their
new chapel during my visit to our São
Pope Benedict XVI welcomes some of the children whose parents are undergoing
treatment at Fazenda Esperança, in Guaratinguetá, state of São Paulo, Brazil. His Holiness
spent several hours at the rehabilitation center during his visit to Brazil in May.
Bento Monastery in Vinhedo. For many
years our Father Ermin Smith, who died
in 2006, worked with this community,
and the growth of Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish in this region is testament to
the work of Father Ermin and all of our
monks serving in Brazil.
Closer to home, both the College
and Seminary experienced increased
enrollment this academic year. The Fred
Rogers Centers for Early Learning and
Children’s Media nears completion and
plans are underway for continuing the
wonderful legacy of Fred Rogers as
the “conscience” of children’s media.
Our Campus Ministry at Saint Vincent
College is growing, moving into a new
home. This summer, Brother Matthias
Martinez and Brother Michael Miller
professed solemn vows, while Brother
Dominic Greco professed simple vows.
We also welcomed four novices to the
community. We also had two monks
ordained to the diaconate. One of
the deacons, Brother Matthias Martinez,
will be ordained to the priesthood
in January, while the other deacon,
Brother Michael Gabler, will be ordained
to the priesthood in May. Father Shawn
Matthew Anderson was ordained to the
priesthood.
This summer we also welcomed
Coach Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh
Steelers, along with thousands of fans,
to the team’s 41st annual training camp
here. We dedicated the Chuck Noll Field,
named in honor of the esteemed, retired
coach who took the team to four Super
Bowl championships. This fall football
also returned to Saint Vincent College,
after an absence of 45 years. Several
thousand alumni and friends attended
the first game.
You and your loved ones will be
remembered by the Benedictine community
of Saint Vincent Archabbey in
Masses to be offered at midnight and
on Christmas Day at the Archabbey
Basilica.
In Christ’s Love,
Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.
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Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Heart to Heart,
from the Latin “Cor ad Cor Loquitur,”
or “Heart Speaks to Heart,”
is the motto of Archabbot Douglas
R. Nowicki, O.S.B. It refers to
the Archabbot’s prayer that giving
and receiving authentic love may
always be the chief characteristic
of the Saint Vincent monastic community.
This was also the motto of
John Henry Cardinal Newman.
This newsletter is published
by the Benedictines of Saint
Vincent Archabbey.
Publisher
Archabbot Douglas R.
Nowicki, O.S.B.
Development Director
Paul R. Whiteside
Director of Archabbey
Public Relations/Editor
Kimberley A. Metzgar
Public Relations Associate
Liz Cousins
Contributors to this issue:
Britton Batschke
Kelly Bridges
Liz Cousins
Laura Gerhart
Annette D. Hart
Rev. Omer U. Kline, O.S.B.
Paul R. Whiteside
Cover photo:
Sister M. Nirmala Joshi, M.C.,
successor to Mother Teresa of
Calcutta as Superior General of
the Missionaries of Charity, is
interivewed by Ann Rodgers of the
Post-Gazette during the conference
on Mother Teresa hosted by
Saint Vincent College. Photo by
Kim Metzgar
Saint Vincent Archabbey
300 Fraser Purchase Rd.,
Latrobe, PA 15650-2690
724-805-2601
kim.metzgar@email.stvincent.edu
http://saintvincentarchabbey.org
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Brother Mark Floreanini, O.S.B., hangs a weaving by Father Sebastian Samay,
O.S.B., novice master, for the Artisans of the Monastery Art Exhibit held this fall. The
work survived the Saint Vincent Fire of 1963.
Monastery Artisans Exhibit Work
By Britton Batschke
This fall the Saint Vincent Gristmill Museum held an exhibit, Artisans of the Monastery,
featuring multimedia art by monks of the Archabbey. The exhibit featured
a multitude of artwork, including stained glass, weaving, paintings, iconography,
photography and hand-crafted rosaries.
Father Sebastian Samay, O.S.B, Father Philip Kanfush, O.S.B., and Father
Thomas More Sikora, O.S.B., displayed their fine hand-woven pieces and other
fiber artworks. Brother Mark Floreanini, O.S.B., and Brother Michael Gabler, O.S.B.,
displayed their paintings, pen and ink, and pastel drawings, while Father Ananias
Buccicone, O.S.B., Father Paul-Alexander Shutt, O.S.B., and Brother André Melli,
O.S.B., displayed painted icons and iconography. Also exhibited were rosaries
hand-crafted by Father Louis Sedlacko, O.S.B., and Brother Gerard Klaric, O.S.B.,
along with some vestments by Father Ananias and Father Maurus Mount, O.S.B.,
and pieces of calligraphy by Brother Michael Antonacci, O.S.B. A feature story on
the exhibit with photos appeared in the October 29, 2007, edition of the Tribune-
Review. The article noted the many and varied talents of the monks.
Though Father Thomas More’s undergraduate and graduate degrees were in philosophy
and divinity, he learned the art of weaving from Father Sebastian during his
time as a novice. His hand-woven items have been exhibited at the Westmoreland
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Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Father Frank Ziemkiewicz, O.S.B.,
was one of eight alumni honored by
Saint Vincent
College at its
annual HomecomingcelebrationSeptember
28-30.
The alumni
were honored
at a formal
dinner September
28.
Rev. Col. Ziemkiewicz is a 1984
graduate of Saint Vincent Seminary.
Father Frank is the Headmaster of the
Benedictine Military School in Savannah,
Georgia. He recently retired as
a colonel in the U.S. Army where he
served as a chaplain in Afghanistan
and Iraq. He was Dean of Students at
Saint Vincent College from 1994-1999
and served as pastor in St. Marys from
1999-2007. He was a member of the
Opportunity Program Advisory Board,
and was honored by the Student Government
Association for his outstanding
service to Saint Vincent College
students in 1991, 1995 and 1998.
* * * * *
Father Rene Kollar, O.S.B., Dean,
School of Humanities and Fine Arts,
represented
Saint Vincent
College at the
inauguration
of Dr. Michael
T. Victor, C’83,
as the 11th
president of
Lake Erie College
on Sept.
21. Father Rene was also one of the
day’s select speakers.
* * * * *
Father Mark Gruber, O.S.B., is the
author of the book, Journey Back to
Eden, Orbis Book, 2002, which has
gone into its fifth printing. The book
concerns his year of ethnographic
fieldwork in Egypt. Father Mark spoke
in San Antonio, Texas, to the “Legatus
Chapter” about comparative religions
News From Around The Archabbey
in the Near East. Legatus is a nationally
dispersed Catholic first tier business
leaders’ society.
He also addressed the Saint Vincent
College closing faculty symposium on
the subject of Teilhard de Chardin. The
symposium was sustained by the efforts
of Dr. John Smetanka, and hosted
several faculty speakers throughout the
summer.
The editor of Cistercian Studies, Brother
Patrick Hart, has accepted for future
publication a book review by Father
Mark. The book Father Mark reviewed is,
Words to Live By: Journeys in Ancient and
Modern Egyptian Monasticism, by Tim
Vivian, Cistercian Publications Series
Number 207, 2005. Brother Patrick is
from the Cistercian monastery of Gethsemane,
Kentucky, and is the primary
expositor of the Thomas Merton corpus.
He invited the review and more recently
has invited Father Mark to give retreat
conferences at the renowned Trappist
Abbey.
He also traveled to San Diego this
summer as an expert witness in an
“Article 32,” grand jury-style hearing in
Camp Pendleton. The hearing was part
of the military’s investigations into Iraqi
wartime allegations, and Father Mark
was invited through the services of the
Thomas More Society to address the
court concerning
cultural features
of the wartorn
setting. His
fieldwork as an
anthropologist in
the Middle East
as well as publications
and public
conferences
on a variety of
related cultural concerns brought him
to the attention of the legal staff in the
case.
Father Mark presented the October
11 Walsh University Artists and Lecturers
Series conference. His presentation
entitled, “The Catholic Intuition of
Gender,” was given to faculty, students,
administration and Board members
at the invitation of the Canton Ohio
regional Legatus Chapter, an organization
of Catholic CEO’s throughout
North America.
Father Mark addressed the Columbus,
Ohio, Legatus Chapter on October
18, on the comparative religion
subject of Islam from an anthropological
perspective. His article on the
Copts, a minority of Christians living in
Islamic Egypt has just been published
in the New Encyclopedia of Africa.
* * * * *
Brother Bruno Heisey, O. S. B.,
has published
an article,
“Bede,
B a l t h a s a r,
and Christ’s
D e s c e n t
into Hell,”
in the Wint
e r / S p r i n g ,
2007, issue
of the Josephinum Journal of Theology.
Brother Bruno, a member of the Saint
Vincent monastic community since
2001, has been writing historical essays
and reviews since 1986.
* * * * *
The Saint Vincent Multimedia Services
Department has won a prestigious
Honorable Mention from the Accolade
Competition. The award was
given for Saint Vincent’s video for “The
Way of the Cross” featuring Brother
Elijah Cirigliano, O.S.B., in the category
Special
Purpose Production.
“The
Way of the
Cross” video
was produced
and shot by
David Safin,
Fred Findley
and Jared
Bundy. It was
edited by Fred Findley. The audio was
mixed by Caesar Cirigliano.
Entries to the Accolade Competition
are judged by highly qualified
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Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Monastery
Artisans
Exhibit Work
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Museum of American Art.
Brother Mark, who has an Associate
Degree in fine art from Sinclair Community
College and a Master of Fine
Arts degree from the Savannah College
of Arts and Design, has spent his time
passing on his artistic gift to Saint Vincent
College students as a member of
the Art Department faculty.
Brother Michael, currently serving
his deacon internship at Saint Benedict
Parish, Carrolltown, exhibited a highly
detailed pen and ink drawing of Lincoln
Cathedral in England.
Father Ananias, pastor of Queen of
Peace Parish in Patton, displayed a
Requiem Chasuble, made in the design
of a monastic cuculla, which is a prayer
choir robe which had 73 pleats in it,
symbolizing the 73 chapters of the Rule
of Saint Benedict. He had an icon on
display as well.
Brother André of Vinhedo, São Paulo,
Brazil, studied iconography with Marilyn
Grant of Ligonier. He manages both the
Gristmill General Store and the Basilica
Gift Shop.
Father Louis, currently retired at the
Archabbey, remains a skilled rosary
maker, using beads grown in his
garden.
Father Philip serves as procurator of
the Archabbey and Education Department
faculty member at Saint Vincent
College.
Brother Michael is a novice of the
Archabbey and a 2007 graduate of Saint
Vincent College.
Brother Gerard is currently retired at
the Archabbey.
Father Maurus, who made a Roman
style “low Mass” vestment, also known
as a fiddleback chasuble, is currently
parochial vicar of Saint Vincent Basilica
Parish.
Father Sebastian Samay is currently
novice master of the Archabbey.
Father Paul-Alexander is on the faculty
of Saint Vincent College, where he
teaches languages.
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Items exhibited at the Artisans of the Monastery Art Show at the Saint Vincent Gristmill
included a crocheted wall hanging by Brother Mark Floreanini, O.S.B., an icon
painted by Father Paul-Alexander Shutt, O.S.B., placemats woven by Father Thomas
More Sikora, O.S.B., and some table runners, also woven by Father Thomas More.
In the bottom photo are Highland Tartans woven by Father Philip Kanfush, O.S.B.
The top piece is a clerical tartan, which has been described as the only occupational
tartan. There is a tradition that members of the Highland clergy wore Highland clothing,
but were instructed not to wear bright colors. Tartans have become synonymous with
Scotland and Scottish clans and families in particular. However, tartans were originally a
style of cloth intended to be decorative, as the table runners at bottom indicate.

Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
In the photo above, Ann Rodgers of
the Post-Gazette and other members of
the media interview Sister Nirmala Joshi,
Superior General of the Missionaries of
Charity, during a press conference held at
Saint Vincent College which opened the
symposium on Mother Teresa.
At left, middle, Archabbot Douglas R.
Nowicki, O.S.B., and College President
Jim Towey greet members of the Missionaries
of Charity who traveled with Sister
Nirmala for the symposium.
At bottom, President Towey and Sister
Nirmala during the press conference.
On the opposite page, from top to
bottom, Ms. Bojaxthiu speaks at the press
conference; Father Brian Kolodiejchuk,
M.C., author of Mother Teresa: Come
Be My Light, answers questions; Father
Robert Conroy, M.C., homilist at the
opening Mass of the conference; and The
Most Rev. Lawrence E. Brandt, Bishop of
Greensburg, gives communion to Sister
Nirmala during Mass. Behind Bishop
Brandt is Most Rev. William Curlin, retired
Bishop of Charlotte, North Carolina, who
celebrated the Mass on the second day
of the conference.
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Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Saint Vincent Pays Tribute
To Mother Teresa
“Remembrances of Mother Teresa
of Calcutta by Her Family and Friends”
was the topic of a symposium held in
October at Saint Vincent College on the
tenth anniversary of her death.
Sr. M. Nirmala Joshi, M.C., Superior
General of the Missionaries of Charity
and Mother Teresa’s successor, travelled
from Calcutta to keynote the conference.
She was accompanied by other
members of the religious order Mother
Teresa founded in 1950. The order has
grown to more than 4,500 members
who serve the homeless, unwed mothers,
persons suffering from AIDS and
others in need in 134 countries.
A panel discussion featured Mother
Teresa’s niece, Agi Bojaxhiu of Italy; Rev.
Brian Kolodiejchuk, M.C., co-founder of
the priestly branch of the Missionaries
of Charity and who is the postulator of
Mother Teresa’s cause of beatification
and author of Mother Teresa: Come Be
My Light; Jan Petrie, Mother Teresa’s
travel companion and co-producer of
two films about her; friends and collaborators
Dr. Warren and Patty Kump
and Sandy McMurtrie; and Saint Vincent
College President Jim Towey, her friend
and former legal counsel. Towey went to
Calcutta eight times and last year took a
group of college students there to work
in her missions. The conference was
televised on the Eternal Word Television
Network.
Brother Elijah Cirigliano, O.S.B., performed
a vocal and piano solo of a song
he wrote about Mother Teresa. (The song
can be heard on the archabbey website,
www.saintvincentarchabbey.org).
“We are excited to co-host this firstever
forum on Mother,” Towey said.
“The conference focused on the person
of Mother Teresa through the telling of
stories by those who knew her best.”
President Towey met Mother Teresa
in 1985 and eventually became her legal
representative. He worked at her missions
in Mexico and at a home for AIDS
patients in Washington, D.C.
“Knowing her and being around her
was a constant reminder that I wasn’t a
saint, because I saw what a saint was”
he told Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller in
The Latrobe Bulletin. “She didn’t think
of herself as special, but she was holy,
and in some ways, she was the last to
know it.”
Mother Teresa, who won the Nobel
Peace Prize, continues to inspire countless
people throughout the world. She
died September 5, 1997, and was beatified
by His Holiness Pope John Paul II
on October 20, 2003.
Her successor, Sister Nirmala, was
educated by Christian missionaries who
sparked her interest in Catholicism.
Sister Nirmala joined the Missionaries
of Charity in 1950, just a year after its
founding.
During the opening press conference,
she was asked how people of different
religions can get along. “Works of love
unite all people in love,” she replied. “‘I
am nothing special,’ she would say. In
her ‘nothingness’ she showed his glory.
She wanted to remain hidden, but the
Lord shined on her and made her known.
Thanks to her spiritual director who kept
her letters, we now know about the
inner workings (of Mother Teresa) and
the workings of God.”
Mother Teresa’s niece, Agi Bojaxhiu,
noted that her aunt always placed high
importance on family. “Family is the
heart of life, the heart of society. ... You
must keep your family together; family
comes first,” she said.
Long-time friend and physician Dr.
Patricia Aubanel added that “she would
never think of herself. She was always
thinking of others.”
“Mother Teresa was a shining example
of holiness in a life of dedication to the
most neglected of human society, the
poorest of the poor,” Father Kolodiejchuk
said. In discussing his book he
noted that “we are now in a position
to know about Mother Teresa’s interior
life and what she lived through all those
years. ... She spoke of faith and love,
and she spoke of an unbroken union.”
While there were times when she felt a
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Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Archabbey News
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professionals in the film and television
industry. A portion of the video
can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.stvincent.edu/multimedia_
library/wotc. To view the Multimedia
Services Awards page, visit the following
link: http://www.stvincent.edu/
multimedia_library/awards.
* * * * *
Brother Nathan Cochran, O.S.B.,
has been
named the new
director of The
Saint Vincent
Concert Series.
The series is in
its 36th season
and was
founded by
Father Joseph
B r o n d e r ,
O.S.B.
The concert
series brings
a number of
international
musicians to
the Saint Vincent
campus
each year to present world-class concerts
to the greater community, as well
as faculty, staff and students. Coming
from a musical background and family,
Brother Nathan participated in various
choirs, orchestras and concert bands
and was a soloist in musicals, operas
and oratorios throughout Ohio. Before
entering the monastic community at
Saint Vincent Archabbey, he studied
vocal music at the College of Musical
Arts at Bowling Green State University
and was a student of Rex Eikum.
He received a master of science
degree from Pratt Institute, with honors,
in the Theory, History and Criticism of
Art, Architecture and Design.
In addition to the concert series, at
Saint Vincent College he is the director
of The Saint Vincent Gallery and a
lecturer in fine arts.
* * * * *
Father Brian Boosel, O.S.B., instructor in Church History at Saint Vincent College,
had an article on the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica published in Sacred Architecture,
the scholarly Journal of the Institute of Sacred Architecture, June 2006 issue.
Father Brian’s article focused on the importance of the design and artwork of the
Archabbey Basilica and its ties to the local church and the Benedictine Order.
Father Stephen Honeygosky,
O.S.B., Ph.D, Seton Hill University’s
Chaplain, assistant professor of English,
and associate director of Campus
Ministry, is teaching a new course, “The
Bible as Literature.”
“I think this is a good way to do several
things: first, foster education on
the Bible, which will be the topic of the
October 2008 Synod in Rome; second,
respond to interest in the Bible at present
across the
culture (both academic
and popular)
and among
all age groups
including young
adults; and third,
contribute in
a unique way
here at Seton
Hill through my
double role as English professor and
Chaplain,” said Father Stephen.
“The Bible as Literature” is an introductory
course in reading the Bible, and
includes, selectively, both the Hebrew
and Christian Bibles (commonly referred
to as the Old and New Testaments). The
intent of the course is to approach the
Bible as a literary text, and to read it,
according to Fr. Stephen, as one would
read Shakespeare, Lanyer, Whitman,
Dickinson, Hawthorne, Woolf, Angelou,
Steinbeck, or any favorite author.
* * * * *
Father Philip M. Kanfush, O.S.B.,
presented a poster at the Fourth International
Conference of the Association
for Behavior Analysis International
in Sydney, Australia in August. Father
Philip, who is a Board Certified Behavior
Analyst,
presented “A
Case Report:
The Impact
of Behavior
C o n t r a c t i n g
in Reducing
Non-Compliance
in a Child
with ADHD.”
ABA International
conducts conferences around
the world to promote the science of
applied behavior analysis outside the
U.S. Father Philip, who also serves as
Procurator and Chief Financial Officer
of Saint Vincent Archabbey, is a
member of the faculty in the Education
Department faculty at Saint Vincent
College.
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Tribute To
Mother Teresa
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sense of loss, loneliness and darkness,
he said, “the thirst of Jesus—the thirst
for our love and the thirst for our souls—
gave a special meaning to her life.”
Drawing a comparison with the
founder of the Benedictine order, Saint
Benedict, Father Robert Conroy, M.C.,
homilist at the opening Mass of the conference,
noted that “Benedict said that
the monastery was his world. Mother
Teresa said that the world was her convent.”
Father Conroy, superior general
of the Missionaries of Charity Fathers,
said, “they are united by their burning
love of God and they are like two paintings
drawn by the same hand. Seen
under the proper light, their lives seem
to run together.”
He noted that people who worked with
Mother Teresa knew she was someone
special, but also knew she was someone
who was very approachable. “She
wasn’t just a story in a book or an action
hero,” he said. “She was our mother,
someone we could approach.”
He added that the publication of the
book on Mother Teresa “opens a whole
new dimension of the person we thought
we knew.”
“Mother Teresa is our inspiration,”
he said. “She is ours. She is a saint of
modern times. What she would want for
us is that we draw closer to the one she
loves eternally.”
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New Novices
Father Sebastian Samay, O.S.B., center, Novice Master for the Archabbey, is pictured
with the four novices who began their novitiate on July 11. Mark Maxwell
of Philadelphia graduated in May with a degree in communications from Saint
Vincent College. Prior to entering the monastery he worked as an account manager
in Philadelphia. His monastic name is Brother Maximillian. George Lange
of Kissimmee, Florida, earned a bachelor of arts degree in history from Slippery
Rock University in 1996, a master of arts/Ed.S. degree in counseling from the
University of South Carolina in 2001 and a doctorate in higher education administration
from the University of Florida in 2005. His monastic name is Brother
Jeremiah. Andrew Kurzawski of Carnegie, graduated from Saint John’s University
in May of 2007 with a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy. His monastic
name is Brother Gabriel Myriam. Saint Vincent College graduate Michael
A. Antonacci of Jeannette is a 2003 graduate of Hempfield High School. His
monastic name is Brother Michael.

Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Mission to Brazil
Archabbot Douglas with the Community of São Bento Monastery in Vinhedo in the “Apostles Chapel” at the Shrine of Our Lady
Aparecida, Patroness of Brazil. The Archabbot celebrated mass at the chapel, which is where the original statue is kept during the
night, in the vault that can be seen behind the altar. From left: Brother Bernardo Querobin, Brother Elias Pinheiro da Silva, Mr. Luiz
Fabiano Bithencourt, Brother Pedro Fonseca, Brother Agostinho da Silva, Brother Tarcísio Galvão, Brother Miguel Savieto, Brother
João Batista de Araújo Santos, Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, Mr. José Octávio Aranha, Prior Lucas Torrell de Almeida Costa,
Mr. Wander Barbosa, Postulant Luís Carlos, Júnior Mr. Rafael Oliveira, Abbot Joaquim Zamith, Father Paulo Panza, Brother José
Mathias.
Newly ordained Father Filipe de Almeida, O.S.B., with Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki,
O.S.B., Archbishop Bruno Gamberini of the Archdiocese of Campinas, and Abbot Joaquim
Zamith, O.S.B., following the ordination on July 22, 2007.
Father Jonas Duarte Christal, Pastor of
Saint John the Baptist Parish in the Archdiocese
of Campinas, and a graduate of
Saint Vincent Seminary, met with Archabbot
Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B. during his
visit to the Community of São Bento Monastery
in Vinhedo. Father Jonas told Archabbot
Douglas that his years of formation
and education at Saint Vincent Seminary
have proven to be invaluable in his service
to his 25,000 parishioners.
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Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., with Fr. Marcos Adriano
Paulino, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, to which the Saint
Anthony community at Caixa D’Água belongs, and Mr. Daniel
Gomes Pereira, Coordinator of the new chapel project. The community
at Caixa D’Água was established by the late Father Ermin
Smith, O.S.B., during his years of service at the Saint Vincent
Archabbey’s Mission in Vinhedo, Brazil.
Archabbot Douglas with Father Filipe de Almeida, O.S.B., his
grandmother, Mrs. Sebastiana Maria da Silva, and his niece, Fabrícia
de Almeida Vaz da Silva, at the reception following Father
Filipe’s ordination by Archbishop Bruno Gamberini, of Campinas,
on July 22, 2007.
Prior Lucas Torrell de Almeida Costa, O.S.B., Mr. Juan Carlos
Cruz, benefactor of the São Bento Community in Vinhedo, Brazil,
Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., and Father Paulo Panza,
O.S.B., Director of Siloé Retreat Center, following the blessing of
the new kitchen facilities at the retreat center that were generously
donated by Mr. Cruz.
Basilica at the Shrine of Our Lady Aparecida, Patroness of
Brazil. The Shrine is the largest Marian Shrine in the World,
and it was picked by Pope John Paul II, before his death, to
be the location of the 5th General Conference of Bishops of
Latin America and the Caribbean. The Conference was officially
opened by Pope Benedict XVI on May 13, 2007, during his visit
to Brazil.
Father Marcos Adriano Paulino, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes
Parish, and Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., with members
of the Saint Anthony Community, at Caixa D’Água. The
Community, which has a strong bond with the Saint Vincent
Archabbey Community as a result of the years of missionary
service by the monks of Saint Vincent, welcomed Archabbot
Douglas to their new chapel during his visit to the São Bento
Monastery Community in Vinhedo, Brazil.
Mr. Antonio Bertazzoli and his wife, Mrs. Leonice Bertazzoli,
with Archabbot Douglas in Vinhedo, Brazil.
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New Products at
Gristmill General
Store, Coffeehouse
The Saint Vincent Gristmill Coffeehouse
and Gristmill General Store have
a number of new items available, including
the ever-popular coffee mugs in new
colors, and a soup mug. The popular
Gristmill tote bag is also available in
a new color scheme. The sales items
complement an ever-growing number
of local products, including Christmas
ornaments, a videotape on the milling
process, bread and pancake mix, flour,
gourmet coffee, bread warmers, chocolates
and crocks featuring a reproduction
of the Gristmill entrance.
Two books are also available, a
recipe book featuring recipes for items
made with Gristmill flour, and the book
by Father Omer U. Kline, O.S.B., The
Saint Vincent Gristmill and Brewery,
1854-2000, which tells the story of the
Gristmill, Saint Vincent Bread, and the
Saint Vincent Brewery. All of the items
are available in the General Store. Some
are also available at the Coffeehouse.
A limited number of items, such as the
books, video, ornaments, pancake and
bread mix are available online at http://
www.stvincentstore.com.
Spoom Meeting At Gristmill
The Society for the Preservation of Old Mills (SPOOM) Mid-Atlantic Chapter held
a regional meeting at the Saint Vincent Gristmill this summer. Members attending
included Chapter President Chuck Ives. Father Paul Taylor, pictured in the top
photo, talked to the members about the history of the Gristmill and its uses today.
A tour of the Gristmill was included. Members also toured Fort Ligonier and heard a
presentation by the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau.
Civil War Band
A group of reenactors who portray the Civil War brass band of the 11th Pennsylvania
Regiment Volunteer Infantry performed a concert at the Gristmill this fall.
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Saint Vincent College’s Campus Ministry
is an essential part of student life on
campus. For students, Campus Ministry
could mean learning about their faith or
growing spiritually or it could simply be
a place to meet with friends with similar
interests. No matter what the reason
students gather together they can now
do it in a larger and more inviting space.
Campus Ministry recently moved from
its location in Gerard Hall, a residence
hall, to its new home on the ground floor
of Alcuin Hall.
”I’m very pleased with the move.
We have almost quadrupled the space
which makes way for new opportunities,”
commented Katie Wojtunik, Campus
Minister. The largest space is the
lounge area, where students will find
comfortable sofas and chairs, a television,
games and books. The lounge offers
an area where students can meet
and feel at home.
”The new location also allows us to
have a conference room where small
groups of students can meet. When it
is not being used by small groups, students
can feel free to use it as a study
area. Sometimes students want to get
out of their residence hall and need
somewhere else to go to study and
Campus Ministry Gets New Home
Rev. Vincent Zidek, O.S.B.
think. This conference room offers that,”
explained Father Vincent Zidek, O.S.B.,
who was recently named Director of
Campus Ministry.
In addition to the lounge and conference
room, there is a study center that
will have computers with Internet access
so students can do research, work
on assignments or just surf the internet.
A counseling room is also available for
students who may need to talk to someone
about issues going on in their lives.
Campus Ministry will continue its
many events and programs such as the
spring break service trip to an orphanage
in Brazil, Meals on the Boulevard, Hunger
Garden and Sports Friendship Day
while adding new programs and events.
One program that is new this year is the
R.C.I.A. program, which stands for Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults.
“This program is for those who may
not be Catholic but would like to learn
more about the Catholic faith and also
may decide to join the Catholic church.
This program will allow students to meet,
learn and discuss the faith with each other.
It allows them to go through this program
together rather than alone,” said
Father Vincent. “We are also adding an
Oblate program. Saint Vincent College
is rich in the Benedictine heritage and
many people want to incorporate the
Benedictine beliefs into their own lives.
This is what this program is about.”
Campus Ministry also offers a weekly
Bible study and is hoping to begin a new
monthly theology discussion group for
students. “Many colleges offer what is
called ‘Theology on Tap.’ It provides a
more relaxed and laid-back atmosphere
where students can enjoy each other’s
company, food and drink and still carry
on their discussions of faith and theology,”
said Wojtunik.
New Driveway At Gristmill
The Saint Vincent Gristmill has a new paved entryway. The driveway enters the site from the east side of the building and travels
behind the Gristmill and past the Coffeehouse entry, to access the General Store, Museum and Coffeehouse. The driveway provides
for two vehicles to easily pass each other and provides better access for tour bus traffic. Access to the Saint Vincent Wetlands can
also be gained this way. The driveway project was made possible through the generosity of the Katherine Mabis McKenna Foundation,
Allegheny Foundation, Westmoreland County Tourism Grant Program, and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
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Ordinations 2007
Newly Ordained
Father Shawn Matthew Anderson, O.S.B., was ordained to the priesthood on July
11 by The Most Rev. Lawrence E. Brandt, J.C.D., Ph.D., Bishop of Greensburg. Pictured
are Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., Bishop Brandt and Father Shawn
Matthew.
Prayer of Consecration
The Most Rev. Lawrence E. Brandt,
J.C.D., Ph.D., and members of the
monastic community during the Prayer of
Consecration for Father Shawn Matthew
Anderson, O.S.B.
Pictured below are, from left, Brother
Matthias Martinez, O.S.B., Brother
Michael Gabler, O.S.B., and Father Shawn
Matthew.
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Profession of Vows 2007
Solemn Vows
Two monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey made solemn profession
of monastic vows on July 11 in the Saint Vincent Basilica before
Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B. They included Brother Matthias
Martinez, O.S.B., and Brother Michael Miller, O.S.B.
Brother Michael is a 1979 graduate of Shaler Area High School,
Glenshaw. He studied at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, and
received a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy in 1985 from Don
Bosco College, Newton, New Jersey. He taught elementary school
at St. Joseph Regional School in Newton, before entering the monastery.
He earned a Master of Arts degree from Saint Vincent Seminary
in 2007.
Brother Matthias is a 1993 graduate of Northfield Mt. Hermon
High School. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy in
1999 from Saint John Seminary College, and has also studied at
Babson College and Saint John Seminary. He earned a Master of
Divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary with highest honors in
2007.
New Deacons
Brother Michael Gabler, O.S.B., left, and Brother Matthias
Martinez, O.S.B., newly ordained deacons, during the
ordination ceremony.
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Photos by Kim Metzgar
Hines Ward photo by Liz Cousins

Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Saint Vincent College blessed and
dedicated the Chuck Noll Field on August
2, prior to the Steelers’ evening practice.
The Field was named after the legendary
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Chuck
Noll, who led the NFL team to four Super
Bowl victories in the 1970s. As it has
been for the past 41 years, training camp
for the Pittsburgh Steelers was held at
Saint Vincent during that time period.
Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Vice
President for Institutional Advancement,
introduced Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki,
O.S.B, Chancellor of Saint Vincent
College, who blessed the field; Saint Vincent
College President Jim Towey; Saint
Vincent Bearcat head football coach Bob
Chuck Noll Field Dedicated
Colbert and Steelers officials, including
John Rooney, Art Rooney, Jr., Chairman
Dan Rooney and team President Art
Rooney II. The grandstand seats 1,050
in 21 rows of aluminum, bench-style
bleachers. The field features an eightfoot
wide paved walkway leading from
the parking area to an entrance plaza,
concession stand, restrooms and press
box.
Pictured above, from left, are Archabbot
Douglas, John Rooney, Art Rooney
Jr. and Dan Rooney. Pictured at right,
top, are Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin;
center, former wide receive Louis
Lipps; and bottom, Team President Art
Rooney II.
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Saint Vincent College Football Returns
Over a thousand students, alumni,
past players, and fans filled the stands
at newly-dedicated Chuck Noll Field
during the first Saint Vincent Football
game in 45 years. In an article featured
in USA Today, Head Coach Bob Colbert
explained his goals for the season. “At
the end of the year, 10 wins or zero wins,
as long as we got it started, and the college
deems this as a good addition to
the athletic program and to the school,
then this year is a success”.
In the photo below, left, the 99 players
that comprise the Saint Vincent Bearcats
rush onto the field for the inaugural game
against Gallaudet University.
—Photos from the game
by Laura Gerhart.
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Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve Opens
Congested strip malls and roads
clogged with construction are becoming
commonplace to locals and visitors
to Saint Vincent. However, the Winnie
Palmer Nature Reserve, recently opened
to the public, is preserving the landscape
closer to campus. The reserve’s
grand opening on September 9 offered
guided tours and lectures, revealing the
possibilities of the center as an environmental
and educational resource.
The concept for the nature sanctuary
began as a vision of Winnie Palmer,
golf legend and Latrobe native Arnold
Palmer’s late wife. More than 20 years
ago news of impending plans to commercially
develop the land surrounding
Saint Vincent inspired Winnie to gather
support to prevent development. Her
dream has finally reached fruition. Visitors
toured the renovated barn and the
historic Lochry Blockhouse, walked the
nature trails and listened to lectures.
“Not only did she have strong feelings
of opposition to large commercial developments,
but she was sensitive to the
community desires,” Winnie’s daughter,
Amy Saunders said.
Following Winnie’s death in 1999, a
nonprofit organization established a
trust in her honor. Now the area is an
educational and environmental showpiece
featuring plant and animal ecosystems
native to the region. In 2001,
the trust secured 50 acres of land for the
reserve, 25 of which were leased from
Saint Vincent Archabbey.
“Winnie Palmer was a woman who
cared so much about the people and
the environment that there could be no
finer tribute to her than preserving the
character of this beautiful land,” said
Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.
Arnold Palmer, who attended the
opening, affirmed that his late wife’s
vision was fulfilled, remarking, “her original
goal has been surpassed.”
In the future, the Winnie Palmer Nature
Reserve will offer community and school
nature programs. “The possibilities are
endless,” director of the reserve, Angela
Belli said. “ It’s going to be a place that’s
for a lot more than nature.”
—By Kelly Bridges
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Guardian Angels window
Saint Benedict and Saint
Scholastica triptych
window
Saint Vincent de Paul
triptych window
Baptism of the
Lord Window
2007 Basilica Ornament Features Guardian Angels Window
The new Christmas ornament this year is the triptych window of the Guardian Angels one in a series of collectibles from the
Archabbey Basilica. In August of 1855, Pope Pius IX—now Blessed Pope Pius IX—declared the Holy Guardian Angels to be the
patrons of the American-Cassinese Congregation of Benedictine abbeys. The center panel of this triptych window portrays a
Guardian Angel with his arms about a young girl, dressed in blue and a young boy, who wears a brown tunic, as they make their
way along a path. The boy clings to the angel for protection from a red snake, coiled as if to strike in the lower right foreground
of the window, while the girl’s upturned face and folded hands suggest a stance of prayer. The side panels of the window depict
scenes from the Book of Tobit. The left panel portrays the Archangel Raphael accompanying young Tobiah on his journey from
Ninevah to Rages in Media. The Archangel carries a traveler’s staff in his right hand, while his left hand is outstretched in a
posture of teaching. Tobiah looks at the Archangel Raphael attentively as he carries his staff in his left hand. His dog, which
Scripture records accompanied the pair, frolics in the foreground. In the right panel, Tobiah greets his father Tobit upon his safe
return to his parents’ home as his mother Anna and the Archangel Raphael look on. Ornaments from previous years include:
2006, the Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica triptych window; 2005, the triptych window of Saint Vincent de Paul, done in
honor of the 100th Anniversary of the consecration of the Archabbey Basilica; 2004, the Baptism of the Lord Window; 2003, the
Agnus Dei, or Lamb of God, artwork from the Archabbey Basilica. These and additional ornaments are available in the College
Bookstore, Basilica Gift Shop and on the website www.stvincentstore.com.
Blessing Of The Harvest
Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., conducts the annual Blessing of the Harvest ceremony,
held the day before Thanksgiving every year at the Saint Vincent Gristmill. Assisting
him is Father Brian Boosel, O.S.B.
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Martin J. Hagan was the keynote speaker at the annual Red Mass held this fall in the Archabbey Basilica. He is pictured with Most
Rev. Lawrence E. Brandt, Bishop of Greensburg, and Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.
Martin J. Hagan, Esq., an independent
attorney in Pittsburgh, was the keynote
speaker at the fortieth annual Red
Mass, held in the Saint Vincent Archabbey
Basilica. Most Rev. Lawrence
E. Brandt, J.C.D., Ph.D., was the principal
celebrant. Archabbot Douglas R.
Nowicki, O.S.B., was concelebrant. The
Red Mass is sponsored by Saint Vincent
Archabbey, Seminary, and College and
the Diocese of Greensburg.
Martin J. Hagan is an independent
Annual Red Mass Hosted By Archabbey
Priest Day
attorney in Pittsburgh, where he practices
in the areas of estate planning,
estate and gift taxation, elder law, estate
and trust administration, and probate
and trust litigation. Mr. Hagan is a Fellow
of the American College of Trust and
Estate Counsel, and a member of the
Probate, Trust, and Real Property Sections
of the American, Pennsylvania, and
Allegheny County Bar Associations.
He received his A.B. and J.D. degrees
from the University of Notre Dame,
Auxiliary Bishop William Winter of the Diocese of Pittsburgh was the principal celebrant
and homilist at the Priest Day Mass hosted by the Archabbey. Pictured are, from left,
Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B.; Deacon Matthias Martinez, O.S.B.; Bishop Winter
and retired Archabbot Paul R. Maher, O.S.B.
where he served as a member of the
Editorial Board of the Notre Dame
Law Review. His community activities
include providing pro bono legal assistance
to the indigent elderly through the
Legal Aid Society. He has also served as
President of the Parish Council of Saint
Bernard’s Parish, Mount Lebanon, and
was a member of the Board of Directors
of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of
Greater Pittsburgh.
Martin and his wife, Susan Darin
Hagan, are active in their parish’s marriage
preparation program, and serve as
foster parents for infant children through
the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh. They
are the parents of five children: John,
Margaret, Claire, Teresa, and Patrick.
The Red Mass has a long history
within the Catholic Church dating back
to the thirteenth century when it marked
the official opening of the new term for
courts in most European countries.
The participants in the celebration
of the Red Mass—clergy, government
officials, lawyers and judges—would
process into the church clothed in red
vestments, signifying their plea for the
Holy Spirit’s guidance in pursuing justice
in their daily lives. The Diocese of
Greensburg and Saint Vincent Archabbey,
College and Seminary have jointly
sponsored the Red Mass in this Diocese
since 1968.
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To give a tribute or memorial gift,
please make a donation to Saint Vincent
Archabbey in honor of or in memory of
a friend, colleague or family member.
Donations should be mailed to Mr. Paul
R. Whiteside, Archabbey Development
Office, 300 Fraser Purchase Road,
Latrobe, Pa., 15650-2690, 724-532-
6740. Donors from June 12, 2007 to
November 16, 2007, include:
IN HONOR OF:
REV. SHAWN MATTHEW
ANDERSON, O.S.B.
Mr. Donald G. Ballish
REV. WILLIAM A. BEAVER, O.S.B.
First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association,
Branch 94
REV. AARON N. BUZZELLI, O.S.B.
First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association,
Branch 94
REV. THOMAS P. CURRY, O.S.B.
Mrs. Mary Lou Curry
Jens and Kathleen Mangels
Tom and Mary Williams
REV. DAVID R. GRIFFIN, O.S.B.
Ms. Keila Whittington
MR. JOHN HAYES
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Mulich
REV. PASCHAL N. KNEIP, O.S.B.
Mr. Mark F. Garcea
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Janka
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Little
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McAndrews
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Petchel
Mrs. Barbara Sauter
Mr. Joseph Trovato
Mr. Paul A. Trovato
REV. MATTHEW LAFFEY, O.S.B.
Ms. Keila Whittington
BILL AND RUTH LALE
Ms. Barbara Krick
VERY REV. JUSTIN M.
MATRO, O.S.B.
Gene and Mary Ann Yanity
REV. FLAVIAN G. YELINKO, O.S.B.
Dr. and Mrs. Ferdinand L. Soisson
REV. VINCENT E. ZIDEK, O.S.B.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hoover
IN MEMORY OF:
+REV. ARMAND J. BALDWIN
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Valvano
+REV. AELRED J. BECK, O.S.B.
Rita and Joseph Razum
Tribute, Memorial Gifts
+REV. ALBERT C.
BICKERSTAFF, O.S.B.
Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian Orsini
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Shearouse, Jr.
+REV. BONIFACE BUERKLE, O.S.B.
Mr. Robert F. Seiler
+REGIS E. BURLAS
Charlotte and Carl Burlas
+REV. J. DAVID CROWLEY
Mrs. Dolores J. Krawec
Ms. Patricia McClory
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Rash
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Tiboni
+FRANK CUDNIK
Mrs. Stella M. Cudnik
+THOMAS CURRY, SR.
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hobbs
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hoover
Jens and Kathleen Mangels
McDonnell and Starace Families
Ms. Patricia Murphy
Marie O’Hara and Family
Mr. Oscar M. Porcelli
Tom and Mary Williams
+STANLEY J. CZEKAJ
Mrs. Stella Czekaj
+REV. JOACHIM R. FATORA, O.S.B.
Mr. and Mrs. Gervase S. Gumbita
+MIKE AND MARGARET HANCHIN
Rev. Deacon and Mrs. John M.
Hanchin
+DELORES HORST
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Mulich
+REV. ISAAC H. JACOB, O.S.B.
Mr. Thomas P. Gallick
+REV. ALPHONSE H. MEIER, O.S.B.
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Valvano
+REV. METHOD J. MRAZ, O.S.B.
Rev. Valentine G. Sedlak
+BR. NICHOLAS NICOL, O.S.B.
Emerick and Martha Kravec and
Family
+JOHN AND HELEN POGORELEC
Rev. Deacon and Mrs. John M.
Hanchin
+RUTH RHODES
Mr. James T. Knepp
+WILLIAM W. SHEAROUSE, SR.
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Shearouse, Jr.
+DAN SHEEHAN
Mr. J. Harry Haslam, Jr.
+ROGER SMITH
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Nolan
Ms. Megan W. Norman
+REV. BRINSTAN G. TAKACH, O.S.B.
Mr. J. Harry Haslam, Jr.
+REV. MSGR. MICHAEL E. TUTOKIE
Rev. Valentine G. Sedlak
+REV. REMIGIUS B.
VEROSTKO, O.S.B.
Mr. Thomas P. Gallick
Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Pawlak
+ARTHUR ZITTERBART, JR.
Mrs. Jane Zitterbart and Family
+ARTHUR ZITTERBART, SR.
Mrs. Jane Zitterbart and Family
The photo on this page is a sampling of photos printed on glass plates which are part
of the Archabbey Archives collection. The Archives is currently undertaking a project to
digitize and retouch photos in the collection. Plans are to make these photos available
in a series of picture books published through Archabbey Publications.
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Camerata Prepares For Another Season
By Laura Gerhart
The Saint Vincent Camerata helped
usher in the holiday season with its
annual Christmas Concert in the Saint
Vincent Archabbey Basilica. Under the
direction of Rev. Cyprian G. Constantine,
O.S.B., the 16 members who comprise
the Camerata performed the traditional
“Lessons and Carols for Christmas” in
costumes reminiscent of the Baroque
period.
Through song and Scripture readings,
the story of Christmas was retold in a
heartwarming format that has become
characteristic of the Camerata. A beautiful
combination of religious hymns
from the Baroque period and traditional
Christmas carols are intertwined with
scripture lessons read by Saint Vincent
students, staff and Benedictines, to
bring joy and renewed insight to the true
meaning of the Christmas season.
Father Cyprian, who had been
involved in the Camerata since 1972,
became Director again in 1998. He said
he enjoys the impression that the performances
leave on its audiences. “It has
a great impact on Catholics and Non-
Catholics and even people of no faith at
all. It’s great to be able to provide that
kind of impact on the community.” However,
the audience members, who are
encouraged to sing along during familiar
Members of the Saint Vincent Camerata with Father Cyprian G. Constantine, O.S.B.,
dress in period costume for a rehearsal.
Christmas carols, are not the only ones
who reap spiritual benefi ts from the
Camerata’s uplifting performances.
Cathy Kunkle, who has been singing
with the Camerata for over 25 years,
considers her involvement with the choir
group a critical element of her inner
strength and spiritual growth. “This
is my refuge. I come here and I leave
everything else out there and just sing...
Please remember Saint Vincent Archabbey
in your year-end giving
Make a tax-free gift from your 401k account.
This fulfi lls a need for me, but I think that
what’s important is that you use your
voice for the Lord our God.”
Now in its 39th season, the Camerata
continues to offer the community a
unique outlet to celebrate the miracles
of Jesus. The Saint Vincent Camerata
will next be performing a Lenten-style
concert in March in preparation of the
Easter season.
is unique program enacted by Congress allows donors age 70.5 and above to make a gift up to
$100,000 directly from a retirement account with no tax implications.
e U.S. Congress may consider an extension to the law; however, as of early November, this tax
advantage ends December 31, 2007.
For information contact Paul Whiteside
Director of Development
paul.whiteside@email.stvincent.edu
724-532-6740
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Congressman Murtha
Tours Saint
Vincent Campus
In the photo above, Congressman John Murtha, second from left,
of the 12th Congressional District meets with, left, Mr. David Roderick,
member of the Saint Vincent College Board of Directors; Saint
Vincent College President Jim Towey and Archabbot Douglas R.
Nowicki, O.S.B., at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and
Children’s Media at Saint Vincent College.
At top, right, he spoke with Saint Vincent College Brother Norman
Hipps, O.S.B., Executive Vice President and Dean of the Herbert W.
Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing, at
the Fred Rogers Center.
At right, he looks over designs at the Winnie Palmer Nature
Reserve with Angela Belli, Director of the Reserve.
Gristmill Work Named
Best Of Show
Latrobe Art League members paid tribute to the historic
Saint Vincent Gristmill with an exhibit, “Flour Power.” The
theme and location of the exhibit at the Gristmill Museum
were selected by Brother Mark Floreanini, O.S.B., and Peg
Panasiti of the Art League. Artists were challenged by the
themed exhibit to capture scenes of the mill or something
related to bread and the baking of bread.
A piece of artwork by Brother Mark, “Saint Vincent Gristmill,”
which was featured in the Latrobe Art League’s monthlong
exhibit was named “Best of Show” for the exhibit.
Artwork ranged from a still life of flour sacks and other
items to a sliced loaf of Saint Vincent bread to water color
scenes and exterior scenes of the Gristmill. Some of the 26
pieces of artwork even featured the Gristmill cat as well as
items baked with Gristmill products. The Best of Show piece
by Brother Mark will adorn the cover of the 2009 “All About
Latrobe” calendar.
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New Season
For Way Of
The Cross
By Liz Cousins
Special performances of The Way of
the Cross, a dramatic and musical presentation
of the Stations of the Cross,
are set for March 6-9, 2008. Written
by Brother Elijah Cirigliano, O.S.B., the
show was performed 19 times in New
York and Connecticut, before making its
Pennsylvania debut in February 2007.
Letters, including a special preview
CD of the music, were mailed to pastors
and Catholic school principals at
parishes and schools in the dioceses of
Greensburg, Pittsburgh, and Altoona-
Johnstown, inviting groups to attend.
Morning performances on Thursday
and Friday, March 6 and 7 are reserved
for Catholic school groups. Performances
for the public, including parish
groups, CCD programs, and youth
groups, are set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday
and Friday, March 6 and 7, and for
2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, March
8 and 9, and will take place in the Saint
Vincent Theater in Carey Hall. Cost is
$10 per adult and $5 per student, with
all proceeds from the show going to
support vocation programs at Saint Vin-
A Life of Service
The Benedictine Community of Saint
Vincent has 200 monks who devote
their lives to serving the needs
of people through a wide variety of
pastoral, educational, and missionary
works, both at Saint Vincent
and throughout the world. While the
older monks remain active well past
retirement age, they face the same
financial hardships that other retirees
do — rising health care costs
and increasing living expenses. The
Monastery Health Care and Retirement
Fund provides older priests
and brothers the care they need after
their many years of service to the
people of God.
The Way
of the
Cross
by
Br. Elijah
Cirigliano, O.S.B.
cent. Discounts are available for groups
of more than 100 people.
Prior to joining the Benedictine community
at Saint Vincent, Brother Elijah
worked as a Musical Director at Saint
Mary Parish in Katonah, New York. The
pastor there encouraged Brother Elijah
to write a musical piece that became
The Way of the Cross. The 2008 performances
will include Brother Elijah
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singing and playing the piano, and performances
from professional and student
actors and musicians.
To see a clip from the 2007 performance,
please visit www.saintvincentseminary.edu.
Please call (724)
805-2041, or email Andy Walz at Andrew.
walz@email.stvincent.edu to reserve
your seats, or for further information.
Please make checks payable to
Saint Vincent Archabbey
Benedictine Health and Welfare Fund
Saint Vincent Archabbey
300 Fraser Purchase Road,
Latrobe, PA 15650-2690.
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Saint Vincent Archabbey Heart to Heart Winter 2007-2008
Development Corner
Solve Your Tax Problems Before Year’s End!
If you are like most Americans, as
the holidays approach you are not only
thinking about your duties with families
and friends, but also about your
obligations to Uncle Sam! Here
are a few tax-saving tips for
your year-end tax planning.
You have just a few weeks to
take advantage of the Pension
Protection Act of 2006. This
change to the rules regarding
qualified retirement
accounts, accounts, such as IRAs
and 401Ks, will expire
at the end of 2007. In
summary, if you are
age 70.5 or older,
this change in regulation
allows you to
make a charitable
contribution from
your retirement
account (up to
$ 1 0 0 , 0 0 0 )
with no
tax consequence
to
you! Under
the previous
regula-
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tion, you would first need to pay taxes
on the funds you withdraw from your
account, and then you could claim the
gift as a deduction. In many cases,
this resulted in a negative tax consequence.
Unless Congress acts to extend
this benefit, gifts made after December
31, 2007, will fall under the old
regulation.
Also, another vehicle that will
enable you to save taxes is a
Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA).
By opening a CGA with Saint
Vincent Archabbey as the
Beneficiary, you enjoy the
following benefits:
• Enjoy an immediate
tax deduction on a portion
of your gift annuity
• Receive guaranteed
quarterly dividend
payments for
as long as you live
• Know that
upon your
passing, the
r e m a i n i n g
principal of your
gift will go directly
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to Saint Vincent
Archabbey and will
not be subject to
estate taxes
Finally, if you
have appreciated
stock or real estate
that you plan to
sell, you can minimize
the impact on
your annual taxes
by sharing your
gains with Saint
Vincent. Taxes
Paul R. Whiteside
Director of
Development
and tax planning are a complicated
issue and you should consult your
accountant or tax expert for specific
advice.
Saint Vincent Archabbey has been a
solid institution serving God’s people
for over 160 years. We are grateful to
all of our benefactors for their generous
support over the years. Please
help us to continue our long-standing
tradition of service by making a
gift. You will not only feel good about
helping Saint Vincent, but the positive
impact to your tax return will certainly
brighten your day!
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Please Return Card To:
Mr. Paul R. Whiteside, Director of Development
Saint Vincent Archabbey
300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650-2690,
Phone: 724-532-6740
E-mail: paul.whiteside@email.stvincent.edu
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Pittsburgh Steeler head coach Mike Tomlin completed his first training camp experience at Saint Vincent this summer. Above
he is seen with wife Kiya and daughter Harlyn. The Tomlins have two sons as well, Michael Dean and Mason.
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