1974 MOST REV. GUTEMBERG FREIRE REGIS, C.Ss.R. officially took over the Prelacy of Coari, Brazil.

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1 DECEMBER MOST REV. GUTEMBERG FREIRE REGIS, C.Ss.R. officially took over the Prelacy of Coari, Brazil REV. GERARD LIEBST died at the age of 75 at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Born in Kansas City, MO, March 8, 1907; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1927; ordained at Immaculate Conception Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, He received an M.A. in Church History from The Catholic University. He was a teacher in the major seminary for eleven years. Later he was superior in DeSoto, MO, Okmulgee, OK, and Wichita, KS. He became assistant Provincial Procurator of the St. Louis Province in 1950 and procurator in He was an easy-going man, kind and gentle. A collector he never threw anything away! He always served the province well. 55 years professed; 50 years ordained Sacred Heart Center, Rolling Meadows, IL began operation as a retreat center, chiefly for students of Catholic high schools in the Chicago Archdiocese. Rev. John Andree was the first superior. Operation of the Center was discontinued on June 19, REV. ROBERT PARK McCARTHY died at the age of 78 while stationed at St. Clement Health Care Center, Liguori, MO. Born in Kansas City, MO, August 24, 1920; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1941; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, January 12, He obtained a Master s Degree in economics at The Catholic University. He served as a parish priest in several parishes, the longest being in Kansas City, MO, and Detroit, MI. He was a strong willed individual, who never hesitated to express his opinion. 57 yrs. professed, 51 yrs. ordained. Buried in family plot in St. Mary s Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. DECEMBER The American Mission Stations, hitherto assigned to the Belgium Province, were transferred to the Austrian Province by Rev. Joseph Passerat, the Transalpine Vicar General. Saint John N. Neumann was confirmed as Vice- Provincial REV. WILLIAM CARROLL died at the age of 66 at St. Mary s Assumption Parish, New Orleans, LA. Born in Limerick, Ireland, November 8, 1872;

2 professed at Kirkwood, MO, October 15, 1897; ordained at Kansas City, MO, July 25, He attended Mungret College, Ireland before coming to the U.S. He was a teacher and superior at Kirkwood, MO. He pioneered in Fresno, CA, was an army chaplain in World War I and later rector in Denver,l CO. He was a good and upright man. 41 years professed; 38 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorists Cemetery, Lacombe, LA REV. RICHARD O REGAN died at the age of 88 at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, March 27, 1870; professed at Kirkwood, MO, August 22, 1895; ordained at Kansas City, MO, July 25, He is said to have heard between 200 and 300 confessions of religious women each week while stationed in San Antonio, TX. He spent the last thirty-eight years of his life in the Alexian Brothers mental hospital in Oshkosh, WI, where he died. 63 years professed; 58 years ordained. Originally buried in the cemetery at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Moved in 1988 to the Redemptorist Cemetery. Liguori, MO The Foundation of St. Alphonsus was canonically established at Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, MN; it had begun on January 28, Rev. Roger Godbout was the first superior. DECEMBER VEN. VITUS MICHAEL DI NETTA died at Tropea, Italy. Born in Avellata, Avellino, on February 1787; professed at S. Angle a Cupolo, April 25, 1808; ordained at Lacedonia, March 30, He was renowned for his missions in Calabria and for a time he served as novice master. The cause for his beatification was introduced in 1910, and the decree of the heroicity of his virtues was signed in The Foundation of Our Lady of Perpetual Help was begun at Kansas City, MO. Property was purchased outside the city, near Westport, for a mission house, minor seminary, and novitiate. It later served as major seminary. Rev. Frederick Faivre was first superior. DECEMBER The Sacred Congregation of the Propagation of the Faith appointed Very Rev. Clarence Duhart as Prefect Apostolic of the newly established Prefecture

3 of Udon Thani in Thailand. Up to this time, Father Duhart was superior of the Bangkok Viceprovince. The Holy See declared the Prefecture a Diocese, December 18, 1965 and Msgr. Duhart was appointed Bishop. In 1975 he resigned his see and returned to the Redemptorist community in Bangkok, Thailand REV. PETER YOUNGBLOOD died at the age of 84 at Liguori Mission House, Liguori, MO, Born in Chicago, IL, August 30, 1888; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 15, 1912; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, A parish priest most of his life, he served for a time in Portland, OR, and was rector in San Antonio, TX. He was a very meticulous person, always willing to be of service. He anglicized his German name (Jungblut) at the time of World War I. He spent his last years serving as a chaplain to the Redemptoristine Nuns at Liguori, MO. 60 years professed; 55 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO REV. MILTON GIRSE died at the age of 88 at St. Clement Health Care Center, Liguori, MO. Born in St. Louis, MO, May 4, 1914; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1935; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, Fr. Girse began his ministry as a parish priest at St. Joseph s in Denver, CO. He was a hospital Chaplain, a military Chaplain for eight years, and a parish priest at Kirkwood, MO, Denver, CO, Wichita, KS, and Chicago, IL. But Milt was best known for his work as the Provincial Procurator from He was involved with the building of both the high school seminary at Edgerton, WI, and the College Seminary at Waterford, WI. In his mid-seventies, he returned to Denver, CO, and worked for three more years as a hospital Chaplain. He was an ardent worker who always accepted the hard assignments. 67 years professed; 62 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO. DECEMBER CLERICAL STUDENT JAMES BURNS died at the age of 19 while stationed at St. Joseph s College, Kirkwood. Born in St. Louis, July 10, 1881; professed at St. Louis, on his deathbed, December 1, He died of tuberculosis. He was permitted to keep the habit while living with relatives in hopes of regaining his health. 4 days professed. Originally buried in the cemetery at St. Joseph s College, Kirkwood, MO. Moved to the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO.

4 1962 REV. GILBERT WATTERS died at the age of 58 while stationed at St. Gerard s, Pine City, MN. Born in Mount Pleasant, IA, February 4, 1904; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1927; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, He was a teacher in the minor seminary. He was superior at Glenview, IL, and wholeheartedly devoted to the retreat movement. He served as a mission preacher for many years and was much in demand for priests retreats. He was a man of deep faith and piety. Died after an extended illness at Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, IA. 35 year professed; 32 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview, IL The Foundation of Holy Redeemer was canonically established at Marituba, Belem, Brazil as the site of Brazilian minor seminary. Rev. Robert Hirsch was first superior and director. The foundation was closed on August 1, REV. DONALD FRANCIS MILLER (II) died at the age of 68 in Chicago, IL. Born in Oconomowoc, WI,l July 1, 1928; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1954; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, To distinguish him from the older Donald Miller, the editor of Liguorian magazine, with whom he shared the same first, middle, and last name, he was referred to as Don Miller II. He transferred from St. Francis Seminary Milwaukee, WI, after completing a year of theology there. He spent three years in Brazil. He served as a parish priest, becoming superior and pastor at Holy Redeemer Parish, Detroit, MI, and St. Michael s Parish, Chicago, IL. He requested a leave of absence in 1984 and lived outside the community until his death. 42 years professed; 39 years ordained. Buried (Ashes) in St. Jerome Parish Cemetery, Oconomowoc, WI REV. CARL VINCENT SCHWARZ died at the age of 87 at St. Clement Health Care Center, Liguori, MO. Born in Halstead, KS, August 2, 1916; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1937; ordained Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 1, He ministered in 22 communities during his life as a Redemptorist. He was truly a man for all seasons able to do work as a missionary, parish priest, retreat director, vocation minister, and formation presence. Like his brother, Paddy, Carl was a true Irish spirit, always smiling and gregarious. He died peacefully resting in his chair at St. Clement s Health Care Center. 66 years professed; 61 years ordained. Buried along with his priest brother Paul (Paddy) in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO.

5 DECEMBER Picture of Our Mother of Perpetual Help was exposed for public veneration for the first time in the U.S. in St. James Church, Baltimore, MD. The first altar dedicated under this title in this country was consecrated by Bishop Persico, Vicar Apostolic of Florida REV. JOHN PHILLIPS died at the age of 84 at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Born in Chicago, IL, April 4, 1892; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1914; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, He was affectionately known as Doc to his confreres. A parish priest and mission preacher, he pioneered at Downey and Whittier, CA, and was superior at Chicago, IL. As a missionary, he teamed up with Liguori Nugent and the team was dubbed the poet and the peasant. He was a gentle man who savored life. His last years were spent praying the rosary for others. 62 years professed; 57 years ordained. Buried along with his brother Br. Walter (Ambrose) Phillips in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview, IL REV. ROBERT E. RIETCHECK died at the age of 52 at Villa Redeemer, Glenview, IL. Born in Angelus, KS, November 26, 1937; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1958; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, He served in many areas of ministry: teacher and superior at Edgerton, WI, parish priest at Minneapolis, MN, and Kirkwood, MO,l the Apostolate of the Pen at Liguori, and parish priest in Alaska for three years. In his later years, he devoted himself to further study at C.T.U. in Chicago, IL, and in California. He was deeply appreciated by those he worked for. Died suddenly of a heart attack. 31 years professed; 26 years ordained. Buried along with his priest brother Gerald, in St. Paul s Church Cemetery, Angelus, KS. DECEMBER The First Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in St. Louis, MO. was dedicated in the Rock Church with a Solemn Triduum CLERICAL STUDENT BENEDICT EVARISTUS IBEKWE (Ude Ezeibekwe-Uche Ikechukwu) died at the age of 25 while stationed at

6 DECEMBER 8 Redeemer House, Ibadan, Nigeria. Born at Mgbowo, Nigeria, January 3, 1969; professed at Liguori House, Ibadan, July 16, He had been a salesman in his own business in Lagos. He was known as thoughtful and dependable, an easy person to be with in community. He was killed in an automobile accident at Ikieja, Lagos State, Nigeria. Less than five months professed. Buried in Ibada, Nigeria The Picture of Our Mother of Perpetual Help was solemnly exposed for the first time at St. Michael s Parish, Chicago, IL. This was probably the first shrine in the St. Louis Province. It was dedicated during a mission attended by five thousand people and conducted by six confreres The Foundation of St. Alphonsus Parish was begun at Fresno, CA. Previously, the old Mission San Gabriel and also St. Boniface s Church in San Francisco, CA, had been offered as the site of a foundation. The present church was built in Father Henry Weber was the first superior. The foundation was closed on August 2, DECEMBER REV. JOHN DeDYCKER died at the age of 61 at St. Michael s Parish, Chicago, IL. Born in Temsche, Flanders, Belgium, June 2, 1822; professed at Baltimore, MD, December 8, 1851; ordained in Europe, May 29, He entered the C.Ss.R. as a priest, began his novitiate at St. Trond, Belgium and came to the U.S. as novice in 1851 where he finished novitiate at Baltimore, MD. He was provincial during the Civil War; he was drafted in 1862 but avoided military service by hiring a substitute for $900. He systematized Redemptorist education and put the American Province on sound financial basis. He was rector at St. Michael s, Parish, Chicago, IL and remained there as an assistant until his death. 32 years professed; 36 years ordained. Buried in St. Boniface Cemetery, Chicago, IL REV. HENRY GIESEN died at the age of 67 at St. Michael s Parish, Chicago, IL. Born in Horst, Holland, September 16, 1826; professed at St. Trond, Belgium, July 17, 1848; ordained at Philadelphia, PA, March 26, He was a physical and intellectual giant. A born orator, he preached equally well in English, French, German, Dutch, and Flemish. 45 years professed; 40 years ordained. Buried in St. Boniface Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

7 1896 REV. JOHN FRISCHE died at the age of 25 at St. Mary s Assumption, New Orleans, LA. Born in Chicago, IL,l October 5, 1871; professed at Kirkwood, MO, September 8, 1891; ordained at Kansas City, MO, October 28, He contracted tuberculosis in the major seminary and was not able to exercise his priestly ministry. 5 years professed; ordained less than a month. Buried in St. Mary s Church, New Orleans, LA REV. JOSEPH DISTLER died at the age of 66 at St. Alphonsus (Rock) Parish, St. Louis, MO. Born in New Orleans, LA, May 10, 1850; professed at Annapolis, MD, September 1, 1873; ordained at Ilchester, MD, September 1, As a missionary, he worked mostly in Illinois, Missouri, Michigan, and California. He was superior in several communities, and built the present church in Kansas City, MO. 43 years professed; 39 years ordained. Originally buried in the cemetery at St. Joseph s College, Kirkwood, MO. Moved to the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO REV. PAUL HOGAN died at the age of 56 at St. Gerard s Parish, San Antonio, TX. Born in Massena, IA, November 12, 1907; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1934; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, An older vocation, he had attended Creighton University, Omaha, NE, and worked at his father s bank in Massena before joining the C.Ss.R. A parish priest all his active life, he pioneered in work for African Americans in St. Louis, MO. He was a man for the poor. Died of cancer. 29 years professed; 24 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview, IL. DECEMBER The Foundation of the Holy Redeemer was canonically established at Bayou Gardens, Lacombe, LA. It had begun on September 16, Situated in the part of Lacombe called Bayou Gardens, it was purchased from Richard Leche, former Governor of Louisiana, to serve as a minor seminary for the New Orleans Vice-Province. Classes began on September 12, Byron Krieger was the first superior and Albert Babin was the first director of the minor seminary. It ceased as minor seminary in 1980 and its name changed to Holy Redeemer Mission Center, serving mostly as a youth retreat center. The foundation was closed on July 12, 1994.

8 1963 BROTHER FREDERICK EHINGER died at the age of 77 at Holy Redeemer, Oakland, CA. Born in Springfield, IL, July 11, 1886; professed at Kansas City, MO, February 15, He spent most of his years as a Redemptorist in the Oakland Vice-Province. He could very aptly be called Mr. Holy Redeemer College as he built, repaired, and kept the college in Oakland going from the first day of its existence; he spent thirty-eight years there. A man of many talents, his spiritual life reflected a man at peace with his God. 55 years professed. Buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, in the Sacred Heart Section, Hayward, CA. (Near Oakland) 1996 REV. JAMES STEPHEN KELLY died at the age of 85 while stationed at St. Clement Health Care Center, Liguori, MO. Born in Detroit, MI, December 17, 1910; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1932; ordained at Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, He studied at The Catholic University in Washington before teaching English and German at Kirkwood, MO. He served as a mission preacher, retreat director, and pastor. He inaugurated St. Gerard Parish in Kirkwood, MO, serving twice as pastor there. He was superior for a term at Edgerton, WI. He spent his last twenty active years at Liguori Mission House, Liguori, MO, mainly promoting the Liguorian magazine. He was a dedicated man with a strong personality which often served him well in organization and promotion work, but at times put him at odds with confreres. A prayerful person, he resignedly bore several years of suffering and hospitalizations before his death. 64 years professed; 59 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO. DECEMBER The Picture of Our Mother of Perpetual Help was ordered by Pope Pius IX to be transferred by the Augustinians to our Church on Via Merulana, Rome ST. GERARD MAJELLA is solemnly canonized by St. Pius X in Rome Christian Darley was named the first Redemptorist to be commissioned chaplain in World War I CLERICAL STUDENT WILLIAM DOOLAN died at the age of 21 at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Born in Stone Bank, WI, June 17, 1920; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, He lost his life in Lac La Belle attempting to save his companions who had fallen through the ice; they survived. 5 months professed. Originally buried in the cemetery at

9 Immaculate Conception Seminary, Ocononowoc, WI. Moved in 1988 to St. Catherine s Parish Cemetery, Mapleton, WI CLERICAL STUDENT LEO DILLENBECK died at the age of 21 at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc WI. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, June 21, 1920; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, He followed his brother, Frederick, into the Congregation. He drowned at Lac La Belle when he tried to save Frater Doolan. 5 months professed. Originally buried in the cemetery at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Moved in 1988 to the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO REV. PHILIP AGGELER died at the age of 60 at Holy Redeemer, Oakland, CA. Born May 22, 1915 in Pilot Grove, MO; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1936; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, He taught for a short time at Oakland, CA, and then was on the mission band, serving mostly in California. He was pastor at Whittier, CA, where he oversaw the building of the new church, and pastor at Portland, OR, where he oversaw the construction of the gymnasium. He gave retreats out of Palisades Retreat House, WA, and Picture Rocks, AZ, and finally ended his days as a mission preacher out of Oakland, CA. 39 years professed; 35 years ordained. Buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, the Sacred Heart Section, Hayward, CA. (Near Oakland) DECEMBER MOST REV. GEORGE PHIMPHISAN was ordained bishop at Udon Thani, Thailand. He was appointed bishop by the Holy See on October 18, He succeeded Bishop Clarence Duhart, C.Ss.R., who had resigned the See. DECEMBER MOST REV. NICHOLAS MANSIONE died at the age of 82 at Pagani. Born at Polla, Salerno, Italy, August 1, 1741; professed in 1758; ordained in He was the fourth superior general and rector major ( ). DECEMBER REV. JAMES COLL died at the age of 57 at Holy Redeemer Parish, Detroit, MI. Born in Gearytown, PA, May 5, 1884; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1909; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc,

10 WI, July 2, He was a teacher in the minor seminary and a parish priest; he was an outstanding English scholar and fine writer. 32 years professed; 27 years ordained. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit, MI REV. EDWARD FASTNER died at the age of 70 at St. Joseph s College, Edgerton. WI. Born in St. Paul, MN, January 7, 1894; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1916; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, May 29, He was a teacher in the minor seminary and rector in various communities for sixteen years. He gave missions in English, Spanish, and German equally well. Diabetes, late in life, led to impaired eyesight and the amputation of both legs. With all these physical problems, his faith and strength remained intact and he never lost his sense of humor. 49 years professed; 44 years ordained. Originally buried in the cemetery at St. Joseph s College, Edgerton, WI. Moved to the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview, IL REV. WILLIAM GRANGELL died at the age of 92 while stationed at Our Mother of Perpetual Help, New Orleans, LA. Born in New Orleans, LA, December 30, 1893; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1914; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2,1919. Throughout his long and fruitful life, he served in many capacities: parish priest, superior, missionary, Provincial Consultor, and General Consultor in Rome. He served in the Oakland Vice-Province as a mission preacher for a short time. He loved people and people loved him. He summed up his life this way, I have tried to practice two virtues in the Nth degree: cheerfulness and generosity. All the others are possible with these two as foundations. His last years were spent at the health care center at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, where he died. 72 years professed; 67 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Lacombe, LA. DECEMBER REV. HENRY OENNING died at the age of 66 while stationed at St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago, IL. Born in Chicago, IL, December 26, 1889; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1909; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, He was rector at both St. Michael s Parish and St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago, IL. He had been a teacher and socius in the minor seminary. He was quite capable of fulfilling any work entrusted to him. He disliked ostentation of any kind; he left a message before his death, Whenever and wherever I die, it is my wish that

11 there be no flowers and no sermon of any kind at my funeral. His wishes were observed. He died in St. Elizabeth s Hospital, Chicago, IL, after a lengthy stay. 47 years professed; 42 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview, IL. DECEMBER REV. DANIEL MURPHY died at the age of 41 at Holy Redeemer Parish, Detroit, MI. Born in Detroit, MI, April 25, 1897; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1922; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 12, He was a parish priest all his life. He worked for a time among the Spanish speaking in San Antonio, TX. 16 years professed; 11 years ordained. Buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit, MI REV. THOMAS CONDON died at the age of 67 at Mount St. Clement s College, DeSoto, MO. Born in Toronto, IA, February 17, 1872; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 15, 1898; ordained at DeSoto, MO, June 19, He was a parish priest all his life and rector in Detroit, MI. He served as the first superior of Livermore, CA, in 1933, but he resigned because of poor health which forced him to retire to DeSoto, MO, in years professed; 36 years ordained. Originally buried in the cemetery at Mt. St. Clement s College, DeSoto, MO. Move the the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO. DECEMBER San Giuliano, Rome was made the mother house of the Congregation and the residence of Very Rev. Francis de Paola by Pope Pius VI. San Giuliano occupied part of the site of Villa Caserta, which became the generalate of the Congregation in REV. CHRISTIAN DARLEY died at the age of 68 at St. Joseph s Parish, Denver, CO. Born in Charlottesville, VA, November 13, 1885; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1905; ordained at St. Louis, MO, June 30, He was a convert to the faith and was influenced to join the Congregation from a mission given in Denver, CO. He was in the founding community at St. Gerard s, Great Falls, MT. He was a teacher in the minor seminary and an army chaplain in World War I. He served twice as rector in Denver, CO, and was especially effective in work among young people. 48 years professed; 43 years ordained. Buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Denver, CO.

12 DECEMBER The Breakout of Influenza in the major seminary at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, started. Fifty confreres were affected. Three professed students died: Patrick Brennan of the Toronto Province, Arthur Froehlich, and John Power. DECEMBER REV. JOSEPH CHAPOTON died at the age of 50 while stationed at Holy Redeemer Parish, Portland, OR. Born in Detroit, MI, October 3, 1875; professed at Kirkwood, MO, August 22, 1895; ordained at Kansas City, MO, July 25, He was the first priest ordained from Holy Redeemer Parish in Detroit, MI. He served primarily as a parish priest and mission preacher. He introduced the Holy Name Society in Seattle WA, and pioneered in this work in the Northwest. He oversaw the construction of the old St. Anne s Church in Seattle, WA and was the second pastor in Portland., OR. He was named the first Vice-Provincial of Oakland. He was particularly zealous in spreading devotion to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. He died in Oakland, CA. 30 years professed; 25 years ordained. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit, MI REV. JOHN SHAW, died at the age of 58 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Kansas City, MO. Born in Lyndhurst, NJ, January 2, 1877; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1904; ordained at St. Louis, MO, June 23, His first and last appointments were to Kansas City, MO; he also served in Coeur d Alene, ID, and Whittier, CA. He was much in demand as a retreat master. He had a special devotion to the rosary and always carried his fifteendecade rosary in his back pocket. 31 years professed; 26 years ordained. Buried in St. Mary s Cemetery, Kansas City, MO REV. RAYMOND McKEE died at the age of 76 at St. John Neumann House, St. Louis, MO. Born in St. Louis, MO, May 8, 1917; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1938; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, He obtained a Masters Degree in biology from The Catholic University and he taught at Kirkwood, MO, for a short time. He was twice assigned to Liguori Mission House, Liguori, MO. He helped found the Pre-Cana Program for engaged couples in the late 1940s. He served as parish priest in Detroit, MI, and Kansas City, MO, where he was rector and pastor. He was also active in Wings of Hope, an organization that supplies

13 small planes to missionaries. From 1974 until his death, he promoted the Marian Devotions program. He died suddenly from a heart attack. Buried at Liguori. 55 years professed; 50 years ordained. Buried along with his priest brother William KcKee in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO. DECEMBER REV. JOSEPH ELENZ died at the age of 44 at St. Mary s Assumption, New Orleans, LA. Born in Chicago, IL, November 27, 1889; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1909; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, He was a teacher in the minor seminary and taught moral theology in the major seminary. He served as rector in Detroit, MI, 24 years professed; 19 years ordained. Buried in St. Boniface Cemetery in Chicago, IL. DECEMBER St. Alphonsus was ordained to the priesthood at Naples by Bishop Invitti, Archbishop of Sardis BROTHER JEROME (RAYMOND) MESS died at the age of 71 at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Born in Marshall, WI, February 2, 1916; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, He was a dedicated man who served in many capacities, mainly as cook, in many communities. He was a pioneer at Liguori, MO; volunteered to serve for three years in the New Zealand Province. He willingly gave of himself in whatever area he was asked. 51 years professed. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO. DECEMBER REV. ISAAC HECKER died at the age of 69 at New York. Born in New York, December 18, 1819; professed in 1846, soon after becoming a Catholic; ordained at Wittem, in He was dispensed from his vows and together with four of his companions, founded the Paulists REV. J. MULLEN McCARTY died at the age of 76 at St. Mary s Assumption, New Orleans, LA. Born in Detroit, MI, June 26, 1895; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1923; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, He spent all of his active ministry

14 in the New Orleans Vice-Province. He was an ideal parish priest. It was said of him: It seems that just about everyone in the parish has at one time or another been baptized by, visited by, gone to confession to, received instructions from, or been buried by Father McCarty. 48 years professed; 43 years ordained. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit, MI REV. EDMUND LANGTON died at the age of 78 at St. Clement Health Care Center, Liguori, MO. Born in St. Louis, MO, May 9, 1918; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1939; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 22, He studied Church history at The Catholic University in Washington before teaching the subject for fourteen years at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. He then served as pastor in Grand Rapids, MI, and Denver, CO, before becoming Provincial Vicar and elected the 16th Provincial of the St. Louis Province. He was appointed by the superior general as Provincial of the Wellington Province (New Zealand) for six years which he peacefully led through a period of serious internal strife: a tribute to his great leadership ability. He then served as a parish priest in Minneapolis, MN, before becoming director of St. Clement Health Care Center., Liguori, MO. He was an outstandingly inspiring man: prayerful, wise, dedicated, steady, with a wry sense of humor. Died suddenly. 57 years professed; 52 years ordained. Buried along with his priest brother Bernard in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO REV. BERNARD VAN HOOMISSEN died at the age of 83 at St. Clements Health Care Center, Liguori MO. Born in Portland, OR, June 27, 1916; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1937; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 1, Affectionately known as "Barney," he was a venturesome and creative man. He served close to thirty years in Brazil. For over a decade he assisted Bishop William Murphy, C.Ss.R. in his diocese of Juazeiro, Brazil. From the Amazon jungles, he then went to work for a year in Alaska. He was noted for taking on challenging projects. He supervised the building of the minor seminary near Belem, Brazil. He began the retreat apostolate in Tucson, AZ, acquiring property and beginning construction of the facilities. After being a tireless apostolic minister, when forced by health to retire, he took up computer technology. 62 years professed, 57 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO REV. ROBERT OELERICH died at the age of 78 at St. Clements Health Care Center, Liguori, MO. Born in Davenport, IA, December 24, 1921; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1944; ordained at Immaculate

15 Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, He spent almost his entire active life as a parish priest, mostly in Omaha, NE, but also in Grand Rapids and Detroit, MI, as well as St. Gerard s Parish, Minneapolis, MN and Davenport, IA, at both of which he was superior and pastor. For three years he was vocation director for the St. Louis Province, a job given him because of his skill in developing vocations in the parishes he served. His light-hearted and caring ways made a deep impression on parishioners and confreres alike. 56 years professed; 51 years ordained. Buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha, NE REV. DANIEL LORNE LOWERY died at the age of 72 while local superior at Liguori Mission House Liguori, MO. Born in St. Louis, MO, September 17, 1929; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1950; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, He followed his brother, Wilfred, into the Congregation. He obtained a doctorate in moral theology in Rome and an MA in sociology at The Catholic University of America where he taught for three years. He served as assistant editor of the Liguorian and as rector at Holy Redeemer College, Waterford, WI, before being elected the 15th. provincial of the St. Louis Province ( ). Among other assignments, he served as rector/president of Mt. St. Alphonsus Seminary (Esopus, NY) and Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO, and pastor of St. Alphonsus Parish, Minneapolis, MN, and St. Alphonsus Parish, Grand Rapids, MI. A natural leader, he always remained a down-to-earth confrere with a sense of holiness, balance, and humor. All his life he remained a popular teacher, retreat master, and writer. 51 years professed; 46 years ordained. Buried with 12 other St. Louis Provincials in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO. DECEMBER VERY REV. NICHOLAS JAECKEL, the first provincial of the St. Louis Province, arrived in St. Louis. That same day, he published the decree from Rome which divided the Redemptorist American Province into the St. Louis and Baltimore Provinces REV. GEORGE GRIMM was ordained at St. Mary s Assumption Church, New Orleans. It was the first ordination in the St. Louis Province REV. JOSEPH FIRLE died at the age of 78 at St. Joseph s College, Kirkwood, MO. Born in Frostburg, MD, January 6, 1841; professed at

16 Annapolis, MD, March 2, 1858; ordained there, April 1, The first twenty years of his active life were spent in the minor seminaries at Chatawa, MS, and Kansas City, MO. At one time he was simultaneously the rector of the community, director of the minor seminary, and novice master. He was provincial from 1904 until He was a fine Latin scholar and excellent musician. Died suddenly. 61 years professed; 54 years ordained. Originally buried in the cemetery at St. Joseph s College, Kirkwood, MO. Move to the Redemtorist Cemetery at Liguori, MO. One of 12 former St. Louis Provincial buried at Liguori, MO REV. VINCENT McCARTAN died at the age of 62 at St. Alphonsus Parish, Fresno, CA. Born in Newry, County Down, Ireland August 13, 1905; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1927; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc WI, June 29, He was a chaplain in World War II. He served in the Mid-West until he came to Seattle, WA, in He spent a few months in Portland, WA, and then he was stationed at Fresno, CA until his death. He was in poor health for most of his years in Fresno, CA, where he had a small book-bindery. 40 years professed; 35 years ordained. Buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Fresno, CA REV. JOSEPH REISER died at the age of 91 at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Born in Brillion, WI, January 30, 1879; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1904; ordained at St. Louis, MO, June 23, He served in Seattle, WA, ( ) and Oakland, CA, ( ). He spent thirty-six years in DeSoto, MO. One confrere said of him: He is the most patient and uncomplaining person I have ever known. 66 years professed; 61 years ordained. Orginally buried in the cemetery at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Moved to the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO REV. JOSEPH FAGEN died at the age of 89 while stationed at St. Alphonsus (Rock) Parish, St. Louis, MO. Born in Grosse Point, IL, February 16, 1887; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1907; ordained there, July 2, He was a teacher at Kirkwood, MO, and Oconomowoc, WI, socius to novice master, prefect in the major seminary, and rector at Kirkwood, MO, Denver, CO, and Oconomowoc, WI, as well as Provincial Consultor. He was the perfect gentleman: sympathetic, understanding, helpful, giving the impression that what concerned someone concerned him just as much. It was said of him that he could always be found in one of three places: chapel, the confessional, or his room. His kindness and understanding were especially evidenced in the

17 confessional. Died in St. Mary s Hospital, St. Louis. 69 years professed; 64 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview, IL REV. CHRISTOPHER FARRELL died at the age of 77 at Liguori Mission House, Liguori. Born in Okmulgee, OK, June 10, 1916; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1937; ordained at Immaculate Conceptions Seminary, Oconomowoc, July 1, He served as parish priest in the Midwest and South for sixteen years and then as mission preacher for eight years. From 1967 until his death, he served at Liguori. He was head of Liguori Book and Pamphlet Department for twenty-three years and shepherded its growth to one of the largest book and pamphlet producers in the English-speaking Catholic world. Buried at Liguori. 56 years professed; 51 years ordained. DECEMBER REV. AUGUSTINE TROISTORF died at the age of 58 while stationed at St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago, IL. Born in Constance, Swabia, June 13, 1853; professed at Treves, October 23, 1870; ordained at Luxemburg, August 3, His family converted from Calvinism when he was five. He was a mission preacher most of his life, preaching fluently in German, French, and Dutch. His childlike personality exuded a refreshing simplicity. Throughout his life he had a great fear of death, but when it came for him, he met it calmly and peacefully in Alexian Brothers Hospital, Chicago, IL. 41 years professed; 32 years ordained. Buried in St. Boniface Cemetery, Chicago, IL REV. ROBERT JOYCE died at the age of 31 while stationed at St. Alphonsus (Rock) Parish, St. Louis, MO. Born in Chicago, IL, August 20, 1925; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1946; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, He was assigned to the Bangkok Vice-Province but never got there. A routine physical examination revealed a malignant cancer. His constant prayer became: God s Will be done. While he was in St. Louis, MO, he worked zealously for the African Americans. He died in DePaul Hospital, St. Louis. MO. 10 years professed; 5 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview. IL REV. FRANCIS BRUNNER died at the age of 54 while stationed at St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago IL. Born in Chicago, IL, April 12, 1911; professed at DeSoto MO, August 2, 1930; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 28, He received a Master of Arts degree from The Catholic University, and was a teacher in the minor seminary.

18 He translated many liturgical works from German, notably Jungmann s Missarum Sollemnia. He was prominent in the liturgical movement and served as executive secretary of the National Music Educators of America. He was a scholar with a scholar s temperament. Died in St. Elizabeth s Hospital, Chicago, IL. 35 years professed; 30 years ordained. Buried with his priest brother Joseph in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview, IL REV. JOHN AUBUCHON died at the age of 76 at Holy Redeemer, Oakland., CA. Born on Christmas Day in St. Louis, MO, 1904; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1926; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, He injured his right hand as a student and had problems with it after that. He served as a chaplain in World War II and was a mission preacher throughout the Oakland Province. He died suddenly on his birthday. 54 years professed; 49 years ordained. Buried in Holy Seppulchre Cemetery, the Sacred Heart Section, Hayward, CA. (Near Oakland) 2007 REV. ARTHUR ROSSIE died at the age of 85 at St. Clements Health Care Center. Born in St. Joseph, MO on April 20, 1922; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1954; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 2, A native of Omaha, NE, Father Art was a World War II veteran. He joined the staff at Edgerton, WI, the year it opened in 1959, teaching Latin, History and Religion, as well as serving as the Registrar and Church Prefect. He also served as the Province Treasurer and was the Assistant to the General Bursar in Rome. Known for his immense well of energy, he was always considered a consummate gentleman and thoughtful confrere. He had a strong devotion to the Infant Jesus and arranged for each house of the Province to receive a replica of St. Alphonsus' Bambino Gesu. Coincidentally, he was blessed with a peaceful death on Christmas Day. 53 years professed; 50 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO. DECEMBER St. Clement Hofbauer was born in Tasswitz, Moravia, a province of Austria REV. JOHN ELLERY died at the age of 29 while stationed at St. Joseph s Parish, Denver, CA. Born in New Orleans, LA, February 23, 1890; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1910; ordained at Milwaukee, WI, March 28, Since his health was in such a poor state, he was ordained early by

19 Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee. His was a hidden apostolate among his fellow sufferers in St. Anthony s Hospital, Denver where he died. 9 years professed; 4 years ordained. Buried in St. Alphonsus Church, New Orleans, LA REV. FELIX BISCHOF died at the age of 39 while stationed at St. Joseph s Parish, Denver, CO. Born in LaCrosse, WI, November 12, 1883; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1904; ordained at St. Louis, MO, June 23, Though afflicted with tuberculosis at the time of his ordination, he served for six years in Fresno, CA, where he endeared himself to all, especially the children and the sick of the parish. His last years were spent in St. Anthony s Hospital, Denver, CO. He often said: Why should I not be happy when I can do God s will by doing nothing. 18 years professed; 13 years ordained. Buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Denver, CO. DECEMBER REV. TIMOTHY ENRIGHT died at the age of 74 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kansas City MO. Born in Drumcollagher, Ireland, November 8, 1837; professed at Annapolis, MD, July 20, 1857; ordained there, March 21, He began his missionary career by preaching in German to the immigrants in New York and continued as a mission preacher for thirty-seven years, mostly in small country places. It is said he gave a thousand missions and instructed 10,000 converts. He originated the Question Box and did pioneer work in preaching missions to non-catholics. He is supposed to have mastered thirteen languages sufficiently enough to hear confessions and even preach in several of them. He had a special devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady of Perpetual Help. 54 years professed; 48 years ordained. Buried in St. Mary s Cemetery, Kansas, City, MO REV. CHARLES MADDOX died at the age of 70 while stationed at St. Alphonsus Parish, Grand Rapids, MI. Born in New York, February 14, 1865; professed at Kirkwood, MO, August 22, 1895; ordained at Kansas City, MO, July 25, He was dignified and stately in appearance and was familiarly called the Bishop. He was a missionary for about twenty years, serving many years in the West in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Coeur d Alene, ID, and Fresno, CA. He was instrumental in founding an order of nuns in Eureka, California, these later moved to Southern California and were known as the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Died in Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI.

20 40 years professed; 35 years ordained. Buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI REV. JOSEPH McLAUGHLIN died at the age of 59 at St. Mary s Parish, Whittier, CA. Born in St. John s, New Brunswick Canada, April 22, 1882; professed at Annapolis, MD, August 2, 1907; ordained at New Brunswick, July 6, He transferred from the Baltimore Province to the Toronto Province and then to the St. Louis Province for health reasons. His life was one of untiring devotion to the Church; he was called the priest with the courage of a lion. 34 years professed; 29 years ordained. Buried in St. John s, New Brunswick, St. Peter Cemetery REV. PHILIP KVASNICA died at the age of 79 while stationed at Holy Name Parish, Omaha, NE. Born in Chicago, IL, August 20, 1888; professed at Kansas City, MO, August 15, 1908; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, July 6, Most of his active life was spent giving missions, many of them given in the Bohemian language. It is said that he gave 469 missions and retreats throughout his career; he wrote a Bohemian Mission Book. Several strokes put an end to his preaching apostolate. Died in St. Catherine s Hospital, Omaha, NE. 59 years professed; 54 years ordained. Buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha, NE. DECEMBER BROTHER BERNARD (CHARLES) MOOREN died at the age of 53 while stationed at St. Michael s Parish, Chicago, IL. Born in Druyden, Holland, May 6, 1857; professed at Kirkwood, MO, February 22, He was influenced to become a Redemptorist after attending a mission. He contributed his talents willingly to community needs. He had been designated as a pioneer in the Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, foundation, but pneumonia short-circuited that transfer. Died in Alexian Bros. Hospital, Chicago, IL. 15 years professed. Buried in St. Boniface Cemetery, Chicago, IL CLERICAL STUDENT PATRICK BRENNAN of the Toronto Province, died at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, where he was following the course of studies. He was the first victim of the influenza epidemic that plagued the seminary at that time. 3 months professed. Original buried in the cemetery at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Moved in 1988 to the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO.

21 DECEMBER CLERICAL STUDENT ARTHUR FROEHLICH died at the age of 22 at Immaculate Conception, Oconomowoc. Born in St. Louis, September 1, 1896; professed at DeSoto, August 2, His talents and genuine virtue held promise of a fruitful priestly career. He contracted influenza while attending his stricken confreres as infirmarian. Shortly before his death, he said to an attendant: I shall die in a few moments. I beg you not to disturb anyone. All are in need of their rest. 2 years professed. Original buried in the cemetery at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI. Moved in 1988 to the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO BROTHER CHRISTIAN (ADOLPH) KLOSER died at the age of 53 at St. Joseph, Lebanon, IN. Born in Guttenberg, IA, October 29, 1893; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 15, His brother, Clement, also belonged to the St. Louis Province as Brother Bonaventure. He is remembered as a very competent and observant religious. He was a good musician and gave up studying music at the University of Wisconsin to become a brother. 28 years professed. Buried along with his brother Clement (Bonaventure) in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Glenview, IL REV. HUGH O CONNELL died at the age of 69 at Liguori Mission House, Liguori, MO. Born in St. Louis, MO, August 21, 1910; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1930; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 28, He obtained a Doctorate in Rome. He was professor in the major seminary for twenty years, teaching medical ethics, philosophy, moral theology, and served as prefect of students. After a short term as parish priest, he spent the last twenty-one years in Liguori, MO, devoting himself to the apostolate of the pen, writing many articles, pamphlets and booklets and acting as editor of the Sunday Bulletin. He preached missions in English and Spanish as well as many priests retreats. He suffered from heart trouble for some years. 49 years professed; 44 years ordained. Buried along with his priest brother James in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO.

22 1993 BROTHER MICHAEL PONUT MANGLA died at the age of 44 at Nongkhai, Thailand. Born in northeast Thailand, January 26, 1949; professed in Thailand, April 22, He worked humbly and gently in several communities. Shortly after his final profession, it was discovered he had cancer; he died a few months later. 5 years professed. Buried at the Cathedral Cemetery, our Mother of Perpetual Help, C.Ss.R. section. Udon Thani REV. CORNELIUS PATRICK LEEHAN died at the age of 75 while stationed at Holy Redeemer, Oakland, CA. Born in Portland, OR, July 29, 1921; professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1942; ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, January 6, He served in several houses of the Oakland Province as a parish priest and as a mission and retreat preacher. He was dedicated to the poor and marginalized, continuing to work in soup kitchens and social activism even when his health failed. He was active in the Sanctuary Movement. His whole later life revolved around this dedication to the oppressed. 54 years professed; 48 years ordained. Buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, the Sacred Heart Section, Hayward, CA. (Near Oakland) 1999 REV. REINHARD B. STUMP died at the age of 84 at St Clement Health Care Center, Liguori, MO. Born in St. Mark (Wichita), KS, May 19, 1915, professed at DeSoto, MO, August 2, 1935, ordained at Immaculate Conception Seminary, Oconomowoc, WI, June 29, "Reiny" spent forty years in parishes of the St. Louis Province and New Orleans Vice-Province. He also served three terms in the publication apostolate at Liguori Mission House, Liguori, MO. He was responsible for restoring St. Mary's Church in New Orleans, LA, after a hurricane wrecked extensive damage. A strong promoter of Francis X. Seelos' beatification, he died a week before the cause was approved. He was a man of wisdom, humor, compassion, and prayer. 64 years professed, 59 years ordained. Buried in the Redemptorist Cemetery, Liguori, MO. DECEMBER REV. MAURICE FRISCHE died at the age of 79 at St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago, IL. Born in Cologne, Germany, June 13, 1865; professed at Kirkwood, MO, August 22, 1894; ordained at Kansas City, MO, July 14, He came to the U.S. as a child. He later married and when his wife died he joined the Redemptorists. Most of his Redemptorist life was spent in parishes where he was very devoted to the work of the confessional. He was superior in