Sacred Heart Seminary - Ad Altare Yearbook (Oneida, WI)

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Very Reverend Monsignor N. Orville Griese EDI C o For the first time in the brief history of Sacred Heart Seminary, her student body was without the blessings and benefits of Monsignor Orville Griese. Before being assigned to St. Mary's Parish at Brillion, Wisconsin, on September 26, 1962, Mon- signor Griese as rector of SHS had zealously devoted over nine years of his life in preparing and guiding seminarians to their priestly goal. A man of God, Monsignor Griese endeavored by action, example, and prayer to impart to the student the quality and desire of being other Christsf' A competent administrator, the former rector of Sacred Heart Seminary did much to raise the ideals and standards of the school. We all acknowledge Monsignor Griese's past services, his friendly and dynamic personality, and his forwardness of thought and integrity without which Sacred Heart Seminary might not exist. We wish Monsignor the best of success in his new priestly work and, in View of his many years of un- selfish dedication in furthering priestly vocations in the diocese of Green Bay, it is with deep apprecia- tion and gratitude that the 1963 Ad Allure is dedi- cated to Monsignor Orville Griese.

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Foreword Like other institutions in the world-the family, parish, community, and nation-Sacred Heart Minor Seminary is both a complex of individuals and a distinct person in itself. Between the narrow boundaries of birth and death, the Seminary, like the individual, unfolds its own singular personality, shoulders a God-given responsibility, and marches toward a determined goal in life. Against the back- ground of this metaphor, Ad Allare is the Seminary's diary and photo album, where its deeds, memories, and dreams are recorded. To the staff of the annual must go justifiable praise for serving as photographers, scribes, and editors of this life story. In so doing, they have exhibited the priestly virtues of enthusiasm, co- operation, and industry. Now, in a kind of proud humility, they open these pages for the Seminary's many friends. Without our sponsors and patrons a wide distribution of the story would have been impossible. Credit must also go to Monsignor Griese, first rector of the school, for his encouragement of the annual when it began three years ago, and to Father Colle, present rector, and Father Witczak, director of the Pontifical Society for Vocations, who have brought us to look upon this record not only as a memento of school life to be treasured warmly by our students, but also as a vehicle of publicity for the spreading of vocations. In accord- ance with their planning, a copy of this book will be placed in each grade school and high school within the diocese. Finally, my part in Ad Allare has been the easiest: merely to direct and encourage a highly talented staff, and then to have a full share in the praise for a task well done. 7am gown Qiledaag 1440141140 .... - ,, fff H 2

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S IH IEIID IH IEIRID CD F SIEIVIIIWAIIQIIANS ln the Gospel of St. John, our Lord spoke these words to His apostles, the first priests of the Catholic Church: I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep. Monsignor N. Orville Griese must there- fore be considered a good shepherd because he too has laid down his life for his sheep, dedi- cating many years of his life in encouraging, guiding, and protecting priestly vocations in the future shepherds of the Green Bay Diocese. Education Born in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, on December 5, 1915, Monsignor Griese received his high school and junior college training at the Salva- torian Seminary in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. He obtained his B.A. degree in philosophy at St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana prior to taking up studies in the Grand Seminary, Quebec, Canada, and the Catholic University of America in Washington D. C. Monsignor was ordained by Bishop Rhode on May 31, 1941, in the Cathedral in Green Bay and retained after ordination to complete post-graduate studies in theology Cdoctorate conferred, May, 19425 and later graduate and post-graduate studies in canon law Cdoctorate conferred, June, 19471. His first appointment on September 8, 1945, was as vice-chancellor of the diocese and on July 15, 1951, he also be- came chief legal officer of the diocese. Founding Rector With the rapid growth of Catholics in the Diocese of Green Bay and the decline of young men being ordained to the priesthood, Bishop Surrounded by the seminary faculty and student body, the founding rector and Bishop Grellinger prepare for the ground-breaking ceremony for St. Paul statue. BiE!'E.D fill