Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney – an alumnus of St. Mary’s Seminary class of 1877 who in 1888 founded the Knights of Columbus – will be formally elevated to “Blessed” by Pope Francis.
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25th Anniversary of Ecumenical Encyclical, Ut Unum Sint
St. Mary’s Seminary & University has long embraced Pope St. John Paul’s commitment to ecumenism and celebrates the 25th anniversary of his encyclical – Ut Unum Sint. For over a half century, St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute has been a center of theological education, dialogue, deeper understanding and reconciliation among all Christians, in dedication to Jesus’ hope and prayer, “That they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us…” (Jn 17:21)
USCCB Chairman for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs on 25th Anniversary of Encyclical on Catholic Church’s Commitment to Ecumenism
May 25, 2020
WASHINGTON – On the anniversary of the encyclical. . . on the Catholic Church’s commitment to ecumenism, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of Scranton and chairman of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, has issued the following statement:
“May 25, 2020, marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the promulgation of Pope St. John Paul II’s encyclical on the Catholic Church’s commitment to ecumenism, Ut Unum Sint. . . .This anniversary should serve as a reminder that the way of ecumenism is the way of the Church (7), and that all Catholics are called to espouse a strong commitment to building Christian unity.
“Pope St. John Paul II, who worked tirelessly to build ecumenical relationships, described the impulse of working for unity between Christians as ‘a duty of Christian conscience enlightened by faith and guided by love’ (8). We rejoice that Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis have continued to advance this singular mission between the Catholic Church and other Christian communities. We celebrate numerous theological convergences that have been discovered in ecumenical dialogues over the course of the past twenty-five years as we seek to grow closer together.
“Pope St. John Paul II concluded this encyclical with a profound insight from St. Cyprian’s Commentary on the Lord’s Prayer: ‘God can be appeased only by prayers that make peace. For God, the better offering is peace, brotherly concord, and a people made one by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit’ (102). In a time of pandemic, people seek refuge and unity in their faith community. May this anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II’s call for Christian unity serve as a unique pastoral opportunity to build bridges by continuing to reach out with love to all of our brothers and sisters in Christ. May He heal our wounds of division and help us grow closer in unity, especially in this moment, by witnessing together to the peace of Christ that our world needs so very much.”
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Keywords: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, USCCB, Bishop Joseph C. Bambera, Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, Pope John Paul II, Saint John Paul II, ecumenism, Ut Unum Sint, encyclical, Christian unity, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis.
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Remembering Fr. John Kemper
Very Rev. John C. Kemper, P.S.S.
Retired Provincial Superior
United States Province of the Society of St. Sulpice
7/29/57- 5/21/20
St. Mary’s Seminary & University community joins with the Sulpcian community in mourning the death of Fr. John Kemper. Fr. Kemper struggled valiantly against esophageal cancer, diagnosed eighteen months ago and which unfortunately quickly metastasized. Through his strong spirit, determination and love for the work he was doing and the excellent medical care he received, Fr. Kemper lived much longer than originally expected, a testament to his strong will and positive attitude. Let us all pray for the peaceful repose of Fr. Kemper’s soul and for his family.
Requiescat in pace. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
...St. Mary’s Selected by the Diocese of Buffalo for Priestly Formation
Please find the attached release that has been issued by the Diocese of Buffalo.
Music to Lift Your Spirits
Please take comfort in this original piece from our faculty member Jennifer Miller.
...March for Life
Every year the community of St. Mary’s Seminary & University is fully represented at the annual March for Life in Washington DC. The seminarians and faculty members joined over 100,000 other marches on Friday, January 24th to pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of the right to life of all people.
...Merry Christmas from St. Mary’s Seminary & University
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A blessed Christmas and joyful New Year to all from the St. Mary’s Seminary & University Community.
...Alumni Days 2019
Msgr. Lloyd Aiken (SCC 1964 & SMSU 1970) receives The Robert F. Leavitt, P.S.S. Award for Excellence in Pastoral Leadership at Alumni Day, October 17, 2019. Msgr. Aiken’s 45+ years of ministry with over 32 as the pastor of Sacred Heart of Glyndon were highlighted as well as his long commitment to vocations both in his parish and as a pastoral supervisor for the Seminary pastoral program. He was joined by classmates from St. Charles and St. Mary’s for the celebration. Over 100 alumni from St. Charles and St. Mary’s returned to Roland Park for the celebration on October 16th and 17th. Fr. Phillip Brown was the presider for the Alumni Day Mass
Click here to see Photos from Alumni Days 2019
...Annual Vianney Cup 2019
On September 28, 2019 the Annual Vianney Cup Soccer Tournament was hosted by St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore, with the enthusiastic participation of St. Charles Borromeo (Wynnewood, PA), Mount Saint Mary’s (Emmitsburg, MD), and Theological College (Washington D.C.).
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...Welcoming new seminarians and faculty to St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Seminary community welcomed new seminarians from the Dioceses of Wilmington, Paterson, Worcester and the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as four new faculty members; Fr. Dennis Billy, Css.R., Fr. William Burton, O.F.M., Fr. Robert Cro, P.S.S. and Dr. Matthew Dugandzic. At the conclusion of the new seminarian orientation and opening retreat, the entire community celebrated the opening of the academic year at the Covenant Liturgy on August 28th celebrated by Archbishop William Lori.
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