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Findley Memorial Lecture on Catholic Church and Immigration On Wednesday, March 5, 2008, Sr. Tobin Lardie HM, who has been associated with the Mexican American Cultural Center in San Antonio, Texas since 1997, presented the George C. Findley Memorial Lecture “The Catholic Church and Immigration.” A crowd of 55-60 people attended the lecture. The lecture discussed the history of immigration; social, moral and legal aspects of contemporary immigration; the teaching of the Catholic Church concerning the issue; and some suggestions for individual action in light of this teaching.
Lay Pastoral Ministry Program to Open New Satellite Location at St. Dominic Parish, Delhi
Beginning in September 2008, and continuing for two years, the LPMP will offer the Certificate Option at St. Dominic parish, 4551 Delhi Pike, in Delhi Township. The facility offers convenient parking and is handicapped accessible.
All ten courses of the Certificate Option will be offered on Saturdays, with one class meeting from 9:30-12:10, and a second class meeting from 1:00-3:40. Students taking two classes in the fall and winter and one in the spring, may complete the academic component in two years. In addition to ten courses in theology and pastoral ministry, the LPMP Certificate Option includes mentoring, theological reflection, field education and a project in ministry. Each course lasts for ten weeks and is taught at the undergraduate equivalency level.
Northern area Certificate students may join the group meeting at St. Christopher in Vandalia. Potential northern area students may call Sr. Nancy McMullen, 937-277-0116 for more information.
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, consisting of 12 required classes and 6 electives, is offered at the main campus in Cincinnati. MAPM graduates serve the church in a variety of roles including: Parish staff members, hospital chaplains, religion teachers, administrators in non-profit agencies and as missionaries of the Gospel throughout the marketplace and community.
Interviews are now taking place for fall 08 admissions.
Gardner Lecture On Wednesday, November 28, 2007, Lisa Sowle Cahill PhD, J. Donald Monan Professor of Theology at Boston College, presented the Gardner Lecture in Moral Theology “Justice and Health Care: The Challenge of Universal Health Care Coverage in the United States.” Approximately 85 people attended the lecture. The lecture argued that universal provision of basic health care should be a high priority for Catholics in view of Church teaching that this is a fundamental requirement of social justice.
Graduation News
Archbishop Pilarczyk Receives Honorary Doctorate; Rare Book Collection Named in His Honor Most
Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, Archbishop of Cincinnati, received an
honorary doctorate at The Athenaeum of Ohio graduation ceremonies October
21 in recognition of his 25 years as chancellor of the Athenaeum. “If anyone deserves to be honored by The Athenaeum in this way, it is Archbishop Pilarczyk,’ said the Rev. Edward P. Smith, president/rector of the Athenaeum. “He is the best example of what The Athenaeum of Ohio hopes to produce in an alumnus. His brilliance, articulation of the faith and priestly example make him an obvious choice for this doctorate, which his alma mater bestows with great joy.” The archbishop said the “conferral of an honorary doctorate is an honor which is very gratifying to me. It is a sign that the respect and honor in which I hold the Athenaeum is reciprocated by the institution itself. The fact that this honor has been conferred so rarely in the Athenaeum’s history gives a further depth of meaning to this gesture.” Also, it was announced the rare book collection – more than 8,500 volumes housed in the Athenaeum’s Eugene H. Maly Memorial Library – has been named in the Archbishop’s honor. The archbishop recently contributed several volumes from his library to the rare book collection. “Few people know of the Archbishop’s generosity to our library,” Father Smith said. “Over the years, he has personally given many books to the collection. His habit of coming by the Athenaeum and dropping off a ‘bag of books’ for us is appreciated by everyone who knows of this kindness. His generous spirit, tremendous scholarship and love for learning have given an example for students and faculty alike. I am proud that we are naming the special collection of our library after him.” he said. “The naming of the rare book collection in my honor is a sign that the care and interest that I have had over the years in making some contribution to the quality of the library is recognized by the Athenaeum,” said Archbishop Pilarczyk. “I am pleased and grateful.”
Archbishop Pilarczyk attended St. Gregory Seminary – then the Athenaeum’s
high school and college seminary -- and returned as St. Gregory Seminary
rector from 1968 to 1974. He also was a member of the St. Gregory faculty
from 1963 to 1974 teaching theology and classical languages. Prior to
becoming Athenaeum chancellor, the archbishop served as a member of the
Athenaeum Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1982. The archbishop holds a
doctorate in sacred theology from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome
and holds a doctorate in classics from the University of Cincinnati.
“His dedication and personal investment in the Athenaeum has helped provide competent, dedicated ministers who are prepared to meet the diversity of ministries needed in the Church in this time and place,” said the Rev. Jeffrey M. Kemper, dean of the Athenaeum. Father Robert Hater Earns Teaching Award Rev. Robert J. Hater, PhD, who has taught philosophy and theology at the Athenaeum since 1974, was honored at graduation ceremonies October 21 with the Athenaeum’s Celebration of Teaching Award. Father Hater presently holds a faculty position as professor of pastoral and systematic theology. His current courses focus on the theology of ministry, evangelization and various aspects of parish ministry. Father Hater also was recognized with other Celebration of Teaching honorees by the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities (GCCCU) at ceremonies earlier this month at Xavier University’s Cintas Center.
Father Hater is a well-known author and lecturer, especially in the areas
of parish ministry and Christian life. His latest books are titled:
“Tell Me a Story: The Role of Narrative in the Faith Life of Catholics”
and “When a Catholic Marries a Non-Catholic.
Dr. William C. Wester II Honored as Professor Emeritus Dr.
William C. Wester, retired director of the Athenaeum’s pastoral counseling
program, was honored with
the rank of professor emeritus during The Athenaeum of Ohio’s graduation
ceremonies October 21. “I was taught by Dr. Wester 30 years ago and still remember his kindness to his students, as well as his professionalism and love for his subject,” said the Rev. Edward P. Smith, president/rector of the Athenaeum. “It has been a wonderful gift to the Athenaeum that he has invested so much of his life here in order to help our students grow in their knowledge of the human person. He truly deserves this honor. Generations of students have benefited from his teaching.” Dr. Wester, a nationally renowned expert in clinical hypnosis, joined the Athenaeum as an adjunct faculty member in 1973. He became a professor of counseling and psychology in 1992 and in 1989 was named director of the Master of Arts in pastoral counseling program. He retired in 2006. Dr. Wester has worked with various law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations using his expertise in hypnosis while working with witnesses. As a highly esteemed professor and therapist, he has shown great dedication to the Athenaeum manifested through his investment of time and financial resources in the institution and the Master of Arts in pastoral counseling program. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Wester has served as president of numerous professional societies including the State of Ohio Board of Psychology, the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and the Cincinnati Psychological Association. He is a nationally recognized speaker and author of more than 40 books and articles. His most recent book, “Therapeutic Hypnosis with Children and Adolescents” co-authored with New York pediatrician Dr. Lawrence Sugarman, was released in January. Record Number of Lay Ministry Graduates On Sunday, October 21st, 36 men and women received two-year certificates in Lay Pastoral Ministry at The Athenaeum of Ohio’s graduation ceremonies, marking the largest number of certificate graduates since the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program (LPMP) was founded in 1975. The 2007 LPMP certificate class tops the previous high of 30 graduates in 1990. In all, 51 students were graduated from The Athenaeum of Ohio this year. Degrees were conferred by Cincinnati Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, chancellor of the Athenaeum. Graduates and their degrees are: Master of Divinity: Rev. Ronald Haft, Colerain Township; Rev. Thomas McCarthy, Cincinnati; Rev. Reynaldo Taylor, Cincinnati. Master of Arts in Biblical Studies: Adam McMahon, Cheviot Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling Stephen Hoard, Cincinnati; Mara Drais, Cincinnati Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry Donna Bolia, Centerville; Donna Booker, Amelia: Timothy Creech, Loveland: Michael Erb, Cleves; Russ Feldkamp, Cincinnati; Thomas Gaier, Cincinnati; Mark Johnson, Cincinnati; Linda Mulvaney, Sardinia; Eve Van Sickle, Milford. Certificate in Lay Ministry Robert Adams, Centerville; John Back, Liberty Township; Jerome Barga, Versailles, Oh; Robert Basye, Dayton; Martin Brown, St. Mary’s; Brian Campos, Dayton; Michael Cassani, Cincinnati; Leo Cordonnier, Dayton; Charlene Davidson, Cincinnati; Ronald Dvorachek, Georgetown; Jeff Ehrnschwender, Hamilton; Dona Fischer, Lakeview; Donna Foltz, Covington, Ky.; Thomas Graber, Greenville; Cynthia Hill, Dayton; Michael Hinger, West Chester; Richard Hobbs, Franklin; Tracy Jamison, Cincinnati; David Kaiser, St. Henry; Michael Lippman, West Chester; Cathy Magness, Dayton; Richard Magness, Miamisburg; Carol Maingot, Cincinnati; Terrance Martin, Miamisburg; Frank W. Moore, Dayton; Jeffrey Perkins, Loveland; Terri Reder, Cincinnati; John Rettig, Lebanon; William Schaefer, Trenton; Richard Simpson, Beavercreek; David Stammen, Blanchester; Janice Tebbe, Russia; Hoang Vu, Fairfield; Daniel Wade, Huber Heights; David Wallace, Maineville; Mark Westendorf, Cincinnati..
Cultural
Diversity Workshop
On
Icon
Workshop
From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2007, Virginia M. Kimball STD presented a workshop on “Icons – Revealing the Mystery of God.” Fifty-two people attended the workshop, including nine Pre-Theology seminarians.
The workshop explained the history, veneration and writing of icons and included mediation on a series of icons, pictures of which Dr. Kimball had brought with her to display. The seminary student bookstore offered a number of icons for sale.
School
Violence Workshop
From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 4, 2007, nine people attended a workshop presented by Kathleen A. O’Connor EdD on “School Violence and Its Aftermath: Issues in Pastoral Care.” The group included school principals, counselors and psychologists. The workshop reviewed recent instances of school shootings, grouped them into various categories, identified warning signs of potential school violence, and discussed how to treat victims and perpetrators of school shootings.
LeBlond Lecture Fr. Senior's Lecture
On Wednesday, October 10, 2007, Rev. Donald Senior CP STD, President and Professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, presented the LeBlond Lecture “Living Together in the 21st Century: Biblical Wisdom for the Challenges Facing the Church and the World.” Approximately 190 people attended the lecture. The lecture discussed ways that the letters of Paul and the gospel of Matthew can guide the Church as it confronts the challenges of secularism and of sharing the world with people of other faiths.
The Athenaeum Offers Free Magazine Subscriptions The Athenaeum of Ohio is offering free subscriptions to The Athenaeum Magazine. The magazine, published three times a year, is designed to provide subscribers with information about the The Athenaeum, its people, and its programs. The Athenaeum also provides the community at large with many opportunities including the Eugene H. Maly Memorial Library which houses one of the Midwest’s most respected theological collections. It is open to the public. Other opportunities include: Athenaeum chorale concerts, an annual lecture series on topics ranging from medical ethics to the Iraq war to Judeo Christian relations, tours and retreats. To receive a free subscription to The Athenaeum Magazine please e-mail Dianne Carlson in the Development Office at dcarlson@athenaeum.edu or send your request to her at The Athenaeum of Ohio, 6616 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati 45230. For additional information about the magazine, contact Communications Director Walt Schaefer at wschaefer@athenaeum.edu or 513-233-6130. Athenaeum Faculty & Staff Form Speakers’ Bureau Faculty and staff of the Athenaeum have formed the Athenaeum Speakers Bureau – an effort to advance the Athenaeum into the greater community by providing expert speakers on various topics from religious issues to the mission, history and value of the Athenaeum itself. To date, there are 14 members in the bureau. To ease the process, the Athenaeum’s Communications Office will facilitate speaker arrangements for any group seeking someone to address them. Members of the bureau include: * Ms. Emily Besl, lecturer in liturgical theology. * Dr. Terrence Callan, PhD, professor of biblical studies and dean of special studies. * Ms. Flo DeWitt, assistant direction, Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling. * Mr. Michael Gable, director of the mission office of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. * Mr. Jim Jackson, Athenaeum development director. * Ms. Kathy Kaelin, director of planned giving at the Athenaeum. * The Rev. Rev. Jeffrey M. Kemper, associate professor of sacramental and liturgical theology, dean of the Athenaeum and director of liturgy. * Dr. Susan McGurgan, director of the Lay Pastoral Ministry Program. * The Rev. Theodore J. Ross, S.J., assistant professor of Church history and historical theology. * Ms. Mary Lee Rossbach, lecturer in basic doctrine. * Mr. Walt Schaefer, Athenaeum communications director. * The Rev. Timothy P. Schehr, professor of biblical studies. * Rev. Mr. L. H. “Max” Schellman, deacon, lecturer in pastoral studies, human resources manager, Procter & Gamble, Good Shepherd Parish. * The Rev. Michael A. Seger, associate professor of moral theology. * Rev. Mr. David Shea, instructor in homiletics and marriage. * Mr. Michael L. Tebbe, lecturer in the permanent diaconate, clinical social work. * Dr. William C. Wester, psychologist, specialist in hypnosis, professor of counseling. For additional information, requests for speakers, a detailed list of topics for each bureau member and stipend requirements, please call the Athenaeum Communications Office, 513-231-2223, ext. 130. |
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“It
is a pleasure to recognize the hard work and love for teaching that is
exemplified in Fr. Bob Hater,” said the Rev. Edward P. Smith,
president/rector of the Athenaeum. “He has published, taught, preached,
edited and worked on countless committees in order to help make the beauty
of evangelization known to both his students and the wider Catholic
community. We are fortunate to have him on our faculty, and I am very
happy that he receives this award this year.” “Father Hater was chosen for
this award in light of his dedication to the needs of students, his clear
and insightful mode of presentation, and his continuous work to develop
courses to best enable Athenaeum students to minister to the needs of
those they serve,” said the Rev. Jeffrey Kemper, dean of the Athenaeum.
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