St. Louis Review | Jennifer Brinker | May 15, 2013
The concept of the new evangelization was introduced years before their entrance into the seminary. But six men to be ordained this week are living in the heart of the new evangelization -- which, put simply, calls on Catholics to reinvigorate those who have fallen away from their faith.
These men -- Revs. Mr. Michael Benz, Raymond Buehler, John Nickolai, Charles Samson and Christopher Seiler and Brother Pio Enudu -- will be called, among other duties, to serve as leaders of the new evangelization in their priesthood ministries. They will embark on that journey beginning with their ordination at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, Lindell Bouelvard and Newstead Avenue. Archbishop Robert J. Carlson will confer the sacred Sacrament of Holy Orders.
Each of their vocational callings is different. But what unites them is their love for Christ and His Church and their desire to lead all Catholics -- those who are actively engaged as well as fallen away from the Church -- to a deeper and more loving relationship with God.
On May 15th, the Landmarks Association of St. Louis presented the Most Enhanced Award to the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary renovations project team. Cannon Design, BSI Constructors, and the Archdiocese of St. Louis were recognized for excellence in the restoration of the seminary. Award winners are selected based on the difficulty of the project, the capacity of the project to have a transformational effect on the surrounding area, the historical significance of the building and on the project’s power to inspire.
The seminary community congratulates and thanks all those from Cannon, BSI and the Archdiocese for their exceptional work on the renovations.
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary welcomed Dr. Peter Kreeft on Saturday, April 27th for the First Annual John Cardinal Glennon Lecture. Using insights from Blaise Pascal’s Pensees, he spoke about how we can engage in the New Evangelization.
The lecture was a great success, as the Seminary welcomed almost 200 guests. The tradition will continue with the Second Annual lecture on February 8, 2014.
On Saturday, May 4th, six seminarians were ordained transitional deacons for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. They are Rev. Mr. Andrew Burkemper, Paul Hamilton, David Hogan, Conor Sullivan, Thomas Vordtriede, and Ryan Weber. You can learn more about these men in the St. Louis Review. If you were unable to attend the ordination, you may watch the recording or see photos on the St. Louis Review website.
Please pray for and congratulate our soon-to-be deacons as they prepare to devote their lives to the service of Christ and His Church!
The Annual Catholic Appeal helps open the door of faith for Catholics across the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Your participation in the Annual Catholic Appeal accomplishes something simple but profound: it opens the door of faith for others and for yourself. Because of your gift someone will meet Jesus Christ, have the opportunity to experience His loving grace, know His mercy and rest in His peace. Please join our seminary community in supporting the Annual Catholic Appeal.
On May 15th, the Landmarks Association of St. Louis presented the Most Enhanced Award to the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary renovations project team. Cannon Design, BSI Constructors, and the Archdiocese of St. Louis were recognized for excellence in the restoration of the seminary. Award winners are selected based on the difficulty of the project, the capacity of the project to have a transformational effect on the surrounding area, the historical significance of the building and on the project’s power to inspire.
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary welcomed Dr. Peter Kreeft on Saturday, April 27th for the First Annual John Cardinal Glennon Lecture. Using insights from Blaise Pascal’s Pensees, he spoke about how we can engage in the New Evangelization.
