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

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DIAMOND vnsciiis falhmw 9 Golden Sacerdotal Jubilee of the Archbishop took place at St. Johnis Cathedral in Milwaukee. A week later the celebration was held at the Seminary. Three newly appointed preiates, alumni of St. Francis, the Right Revs. B. Traudt, D. OiHearn, and B. Goral were present. Though the celebration by the faculty and students was not so grand and universal in its nature and character as were the soiemnities in the metropolitan city, still it was a feast of an effec- tionate family gathered around its friend and father Archbishop Messmer. The program was short but fitly and thoughtfully arranged. On January 21, 1922, the sad news of the death of Pope Benedict XV was received by the entire Catholic world. The Seminary joined in the sad spirit caused by this beloved PontifPs departure, yet it was not long before the joyous news came from Rome that the Most Eminent Cardinal Achille Ratti had been elevated to the Chair of St. Peter and had taken the name of Pius XI. Many priests were present for the Seminaryis major celebration, St. Francis Day, which was ob- served in a most solemn manner. Archbishop Mess- mer pontificated in the morning and awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts to 16 students in the afternoon. This occasion marked the first time that degrees were conferred at the Seminary, and his Grace was justly proud that the SaIesianum was carrying out the wishes of the Holy See in this regard. Among the items of interest that occurred from March to the close of the school year were: the oHiciaI opening of the Seminary golf links by the Rev. W. O,Connor who led off followed by about 50 students; the presentation of Shakespeareis iiComedy of Errorsii by the St. James Literary Society under the direction of Father Eilers, and the thorough physical exami- nation of all students which had been determined upon by the authorities. On May 3, an alumnus of the Seminary, Mon- signor Joseph G. Pinten, was consecrated by Arch- bishop Messmer for the See of Superior. After a few years of labor in this diocese Bishop Pinten was transferred to the Diocese of Grand Rapids. June 12 marked the second formal conferring of degrees in the Seminary Auditorium. Just previous to the departure of the students for their homes the degree of Bachelor of Sacred Theology was conferred upon three theologians, and the degree of Master of Arts upon 14 others. During the summer months of this year there were two retreats held at the Seminary, one for the clergy and the other for the laymen of the diocese; the classes of 1902 and 1912 renewed acquaintances with their Alma Mater; the Most Rev. John Bonzano, JUBILEE GE? Apostolic Delegate, made a canonical visit; and the biennial reunion of the Alumni Association was held. 1921-1923 The opening of the school year in September found 105 theologians, 27 philosophers, and 166 classics ready to begin their work. The Rev. A. J. Muench, D. S. Sc., who had spent several years at schools in Europe was added to the faculty. The Rev. Francis Haas who had completed his course at the Catholic University resumed his teaching duties. The Rev. Rector Augustine Breig, D.D., was solemnly invested by Archbishop Messmer with the insignia of Domestic Prelate. During the latter part of the year his Grace con- ferred the order of priesthood upon six theolo- gians. The young priests remained at the Seminary to complete their studies though their services were needed at the various parishes each Sunday. On December 21, the Sacrament of Confirmation was administered to 11 students of the high school department. The Patron Feast in 1923 was again observed in a most solemn manner. Bishop Pinten sang the Ponti- fical High Mass while Bishops McGavick and Nuss- baum were present in the sanctuary. In the afternoon the Master and Bachelor degrees were awarded to a number of the students. Many priests were present for the occasion, and the announcement that his Holiness Pius XI had chosen the iiGentlemen Sainti, of Geneva as the patron of Catholic authors and publicists gave them reason to rejoice. During the remaining part of the school year the student body was addressed at various times by His Eminence Cardinal Von Faulhaber, Archbishop of Munich, Monsignor Francis C. Kelly, president of the Extension Society and later Bishop of Lincoln Diocese, and the Rev. P. DeLange, S. V. D., of the Sunda Islands. Other interesting occurrences were the presentation of iiTweIfth Nighf, by the St. Thomas Literary Society under the direction of Father John- son; the Corpus Christi procession which was held in a fitting manner amid a great concourse of people from the city and vicinity, and the celebration of the twentV-iifth anniversary of the ordination of the Rev. Fridolin Walter on the 12th day of June. On June 13, the Albertus Magnus Society cele- brated its Golden Jubilee at the SaIesianum. The Society which has for its object the cultivation of German language and literature among the students of philosophy and theology had been founded in 1873. A Pontifical High Mass was sung by Arch- bishop Messmer. At the banquet in the afternoon his Grace called attention to the very pressing impor- tance of the isocietyis work. He read a cablegram from the Holy Father who congratulated the society I581