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A Word from the PresidentDear friends of Regis,Jack Costello SJ with AdriennePereira and Jesuit scholasticMatthew Livingstone SJ atthe retirement reception forAdrienne, which followed theCommissioning Mass.To page through this June Newsletter for our 2011-12 academic year is to get aglimpse of the variety of activities, events and projects that have made up the lifeof the Regis College Community over the past half year.As I look back on those months through these photos and stories I marvel atthe vitality that is being celebrated in the academic and service work of ourprofessors, in the liturgies and public talks that have drawn many of you here, inthe remarkable energy of our students. With regard to the students I am thinkingespecially of the magnificent CultureFest preceded by the film documentary workin El Salvador by two of our young Jesuits, and also of the social justice film seriesthat drew so many people. It has been a rich semester.Blended into all these have been the wonderful Commissioning Liturgy forour ‘departing’ students and the immensely joyful expressions of gratitude forAdrienne Pereira’s fifteen years at Regis—including the start-up of The AdriennePereira Bursary. And on a more serious but equally grateful note, the wake andfuneral of Fr. Fred Crowe SJ, a great teacher and Lonergan scholar among us forclose to fifty years.We move into the coming months with several excellent Summer Courses beingoffered by our faculty—so our halls will not be empty or silent. We also willwelcome various guests and groups coming to visit our lovely building, and somewill rent the premises for wedding, baptism and birthday parties—just for thebeautiful setting.Our journey includes you…actually, it requires you—for your companionship,your affection and your support for Regis that is more necessary now than ever.Please continue to be a part of Regis life. And allow us to be part of yours.Blessings on each of you, and may the summer be a safe and truly joyful time foryou.Jack Costello SJFrederick Crowe SJIn addition to more than 60 years asa Jesuit, Frederick Crowe SJ will beremembered and respected not onlyas the twentieth century’s foremostBernard Lonergan scholar, but as acreative theologian in his own right.He was ordained in 1949 and joinedthe faculty of Regis College in 1953.He taught at Regis until retiring duringwhich time he served as Presidentof Regis College from 1969 until1971. Upon retirement he dedicatedthe next three decades to researchand writing. His interest as a studentin the works of Bernard Lonerganprompted him to devote his life to thestudy of Fr. Lonergan. His researchbecame part of the Lonergan Archive,and the heart of the Lonergan Centrewhich he established at Regis Collegein 1970. In 1985, the Centre becamethe Lonergan Research Institute. Fredwas the first Director and remained sountil 1992.During his lifetime Fred publishedclose to 200 books and articles. Histeaching was legendary. He was therecipient of both the John CourtneyMurray Award, the highest honourbestowed by the Catholic TheologicalSociety of America, and the CardinalSpellman Award for Theological Studies.Many, the world over, are indebtedto him for creating this legacy. Wepray for his peace in the Lord.The Regis News is published by the Development Office, for Graduates and Friends of Regis College, 416-922-5474 ext 231.If you wish to receive this newsletter electronically, contact the Development Office at michele.clemo@utoronto.ca2Regis College Newsletter Spring/Summer 2012Regis College, 100 Wellesley Street West Toronto, ON M5S 2Z5Telephone: 416-922-5474 Fax: 416-922-2898 www.regiscollege.ca
Adrienne Pereira Retires after 35 YearsAdrienne has been the backbone ofsupport and a pillar of strength formany of us. Not only does she have atremendous sense of professionalismand the capacity to be an exceptionalhost, her warmth and love for Regisstudents and the Jesuits is evident ineverything she does.Kelly Bourke, MDiv Alumni 2011Little did Adrienne Pereira know whenshe agreed to fill in as secretary at St.Paul’s High School in Winnipeg in1977, that she would stay for eightyears and begin a career with theJesuits that would span 35 years.After working for St. Paul’s HighSchool, Adrienne moved to Torontoin 1985 and was hired to work at theJesuit Communication Project whereshe helped to facilitate media literacyprograms. At one point, she wasappointed acting director, the first non-Jesuit to be given this responsibility.In 1997, Jack Costello SJ, thenPresident of Regis College,asked Adrienne to join Regis asadministrative assistant to thePresident, a position Adrienne saysshe has thoroughly enjoyed for thelast 15 years. “I have worked at Regisunder three Presidents, and throughthe move from St. Mary Street to ourcurrent location. I can honestly saythat it has been 15 happy years. I’vealways believed that you have to lovewhat you do, and I have loved comingto work every day. Regis is a trulysupportive community, and the faculty,staff and students will always have aspecial place in my heart, as will myfriends and colleagues in the broaderJesuit community.”Adrienne will continue to be a valuedfriend and colleague to current andformer students, and Jesuits acrossCanada and around the world.Amongst her many virtues Adrienne’sadaptability is remarkable. During the15 years that she has been at Regisshe has worked with three presidents.To each she has given the same gift ofcheerful, efficient, and organized hardwork, but for each she has adaptedher collaboration to accommodate hisstyle and working manner so as to bemost helpful in the administration ofthe college. She receives a trio—bass,baritone and tenor—of “thanks”.Rev. Joe Schner SJ, former President,Regis CollegeAdrienne retired at the end of April,but assures us that she will be back,after a summer of travelling andreading. Adrienne has agreed tocontinue on a part-time basis tomanage rental arrangements forexternal events which help generateadditional revenue for Regis College.In honour of Adrienne Pereira’sdedication to Regis College, TheAdrienne Pereira Bursary has beenestablished and will be awardedannually to a second year studentwho exemplifies the Ignatian spirit inacademics and student life. Donationsto The Adrienne Pereira Bursary can bemade by contacting Michele Clemo,Director of Development, RegisCollege at 416-922-5474, ext 231.Alpha Sigma Nu Inductees 2012Alpha Sigma Nu is the honour society of the Jesuit institutions ofhigher education. Each year, the Society recognizes those studentswho distinguish themselves in Scholarship, Loyalty and Service.Alpha Sigma Nu seeks to identify the most promising students ofJesuit institutions of higher education who demonstrate an intelligentappreciation of and commitment to Jesuit ideals. On February 15,2012 on the occasion of Regis College Chapter of Alpha Sigma Nuinduction, eight Regis students were honoured as well as PresidentJack Costello SJ. Two faculty professors were inducted as honourarymembers: Dr. John Berkman and Dr. Margaret Lavin.The 2012 student honorees were (left to right):Julie Cachia, Zane Chu, Edmund Lo SJ, MatthewLivingstone SJ, Angela McAuliffe IBVM, VanessaNicholas Schmidt, John O’Brien SJ and Artur Suski SJ.Regis College Newsletter Spring/Summer 20123
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