St Francis Minor Seminary - Via Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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I93l SAINT FRANCIS SEMINARY Former Faculty Members . - . . 1907.1ny REV UGFNF M CARTHY , , , . , 10184921 ' ' . V ' , . - -1 0641908 ESLAUS E CORAL ' ' 99.1908 I631

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E; DIAMOND JUBILEE 1I856 ' vodesf-IMR Former Faculty Members REV. FREDERIC SCHULZE, DD. + REV. THOMAS SCHMITZ, M1A1 + REV. WILLIAM McDERMOTT, MA. 1886-1930 1918-1930 1918-1919 REV. JOHN RIEDL, M.A. REV. PAUL SCHAFFEL, D.D. REV. MATTHEW McEVOY, PhD. 1917-1921 1915-1918 1913-1918 REV. BERNARD SALBREITER REV. STEPHEN STUDER REV. CHARLES BRUEI-IL, Ph.D.,D.D. 1912-1918 1909-1910 1909-1914 + Deceased. 1621

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DIAMOND stimulated perhaps by the spirit of the nation,s late victory, was realized when the scholastic year began. The new band numbering 14 members extended its activities during the year to the opening exercises of the various departments of athletics, to community singing, and to occasional band concerts. It was the ambition of the organizers to swell the membership of the band to a large number but after a short and successful period of activity disorganization set in due to the lack of the necessary musical talent. The ordination of deacons on October 5, marked a departure from the old tradition of having deacon- ship conferred on Passion Sunday; it enables the deacons to exercise throughout the entire year the ofhce of deacon and subdeacon. It likewise gives them practice in preaching in the Seminary and elsewhere. The year 1920 in the history of the Seminary began as the preceding year had closed. No extensive change was noted though there were to be many be- fore the school year terminated. Again as in the past years the Seminary had occasion to observe its Patron,s Feast Day on the 29th of January. Archbishop Messmer confirmed four students before the Mass and conferred Priesthood upon two theologians during the Mass. His Grace took the opportunity to speak on the great and gentle St. Francis urging the students to take him as their model in the virtues of gentleness and humility. In compliance with the wishes and decrees of the Holy See, the Bishops of the province of Milwaukee at their meeting in spring decided that a formal constitution be drawn up for the Seminary. The work was entrusted to a committee of seven profes- sors of the faculty. The committee was guided by Micheletti,s commentary and the programs of the leading seminaries in the country. At the same time the committee endeavored to retain as much as pos- sible the old and well established traditions of the institution. By the middle of March the constitution was formed and sent out to the various bishops of the province who signified their approval. As the scholastic year was nearing its close im- portant changes were taking place. The Rev. Nich- olas Maas of Rubicon, Wis, was added to the faculty as spiritual director; the Rev. Fridolin F. Walter of Pio Nono College became professor of music; the Rev. Joseph Barbian was made procurator; the Rev. Henry Hargarten became professor of classical lan- guages; the Rev. Peter L. Johnson succeeded Dr. OiHeam as professor of Canon Law and Church History. The course in the Petit Seminaire was leng- thened to six years to agree with the standards of all Catholic colleges. The Rev. Louis Peschong resigned as procurator to take up pastoral duties in Mi1waukee. JUBILEE aEsE During the 26 years of his term Father Peschong worked arduously at the Seminary. The Classic gymnasium, the library, the infirmary, the light plant and numerous improvements in the Seminary building stand as a witness to this man,s accomp- lishments. The Rev. Barnabas Dieringer who taught at the Seminary for the past 27 years was also ap- pointed to pastoral work. Father Dieringer was a tried, capable, conscientious professor and an accom- plished musician. Rev. Dr. CYHearn who had taught at the Seminary for 15 years and had been the hrst editor of the Salesianum was appointed Rector of St. Johnis Cathedral, Milwaukee. He had brought to his Seminary work both erudition and personal ability and had augmented his teaching qualifications by a geniality at once disarming and attractive. Much as the student body and faculty regretted his transfer they felt their loss was his gain and they heartily wished him long years in his new found honor. 1919-1920 By far the most important change in the Semi- nary activities was the resignation of Right Reverend Monsignor Rainer. Every head was bowed and every heart was sad as, on June 1, 1920, before the Arch- bishop and faculty, Monsignor Rainer with trembling voice laid down. the charge which he had held for 33 years. His advanced years and failing health prompted his resignation. His past achievements had merited for him the title of ilRector Emeritus, with all the honors and emoluments pertinent thereto? By his own choice Monsignor Rainer remained an active member of the faculty. A few days previous to their departure for the summer vacation his Grace the Archbishop addressed the students on the new constitution and code of discipline that was to go into effect next school year. His Grace stressed two features: the course in asceti- cal theology and the necessity of a stricter discipline. The Archbishop announced that he had succeeded in obtaining from the Roman authorities the degree of Doctor of Divinity for the Rev. Frederick Schulze professor of moral theology for the past 35 years. During the summer months the Seminary was favoured with visits from the classes of 1890 and 1905, and the Alumni Association which met on August 18. The United Catholic Charities Cam- paign was also launched during this summer. The campaign had for its object the enlargement and development of St. Francis Seminary and the chari- table institutions of the Archdiocese. On September 14, the students returned for another scholastic year. They were greeted by the Rev. Augustine Breig, Ph. D., D. D., who had been pro- moted to the rectorship of the Seminary, and by the two new members of the faculty, the Rev. Oscar Ziegler and the Rev. Ladislaus Bednarski. I641