Salesianum School - Salesian Yearbook (Wilmington, DE)

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LEADER HIP... The Very Reverend Father William D. Buckley, only in his second year as Provincial ofthe American Province of Ohlates, is working to his utmost to further Christian education in this country. Having heen ordained to the priesthood in 1931, Father Buckley has served well the Oblate cause in both peace and war He served four years as chaplain in defense of his country during the war where he received the rank of LieutenantfColonel. Last year he was named successor to the Very Reverend Francis J. Tucker as Provincial Superior of the American Province. in TO THE LEFT: Father Tucker accompanies Father Buckley during the St. Anthony Jubilee celebration. BELOW: Father Buckley talks to some Austrian Oblates while Father Lawless looks at the camera.

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BELOW: Father Tucker places the class ring on Franny Barnses' finger while Father Donovan watches. RIGHT: Father Tucker upon his de- parture for Rome. BOTTOM RIGHT: The class rings are blessed by Father Tucker while Father Donovan assists. gllalnlC The Very Reverend Francis Tucker, former pro' vincial of the American province of the Oblates of St. Francis DeSales and the first American to join that order, has in the past year celebrated his twentyffifth anniversary as Pastor of St. Anthony'S Parish, the parish which he himself established in 1926 at the request of His Holiness Pope Pius XI. In celebrating his anniversary, however, Father Tucker terminated his connection with that parish as pastor in order to take up his new duties in Rome as Councilor General ofthe Oblates. Q, 111 f 'Q Ilia? 5

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Father Lawless in one of his lighter moments re- ceiving his Christmas gifts from the Parents' Asso- ciation. Father Lawless upon his election as National Chaplain of the Forty and Eight. far-Aiglnfecl We feel that it has been a great honor to have as our principal during the past four years, a priest under whose flawless leadership and hne example we have learned the true meaning of a Salesianum man. He has taken an active interest in the spiritual and social welfare of each student. This year Father Lawless concludes his term as Rector of this school. We are the last class to graduate under his present administration. We wish you luck, Father, and we will always pray for your intentions. sg-A