University of Detroit - Tower Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Father Dunne, like most of the other priests, conducts a daily religion class. Fr. Shiple, pipe in mouth, leaves for his office. Recreation, as a diversion from their routine, is provided for Fathers Griese and Dwyer in a large hall on the second floor. Within the residence itself, one is impressed by an aura of peace and reverance. In passing, one may see a father off to class, reading his Breviary or engaged in some other activity. The pivotal point of the entire community is found in the chapel, where Mass is cele- brated each morning. Indeed inspiring is the beautiful painting by Chambers, the “Queen of the Society,” which depicts Our Blessed Mother in all her glory, sur- rounded by the Saints of the Society, giving the little Spanish Style chapel an atmosphere conducive to deep devotion. The community lives as a homogenous group under the rules prescribed by St. Ignatius Loyola, in 1. The upper two stories furnish the Fathers with their own private chambers in which quiet contemplation as- sists them in their spiritual activities. In addition, a large refectory, and off in a small nook, as a break in the tunity to relax after a busy day, and discuss the events which occurred during that time. The daily meals of the community are served in a large recreation room affords the community an oppor- long afternoon, the priests may take a cup of coffee, the traditional ‘““Haustus” of the order. A patio, secluded from the outside, is perhaps the most beautiful area of McNichols Hall. Flowers and shrubs are maintained by the priests as a pleasing form of diversion. Since the primary purpose of the Jesuit order is edu- | cation, the largest part of the priest’s day is spent in the classroom, instructing students in Christian learning and culture A walk in the quiet garden aids Father Caine in his spiritual exercises.

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Jesuit Communit Life Daily mass is offered in the small Spanish style chapel within McNichols Hall. As a break in the long afternoon, the fathers have a cup of coffee, the traditional “haustas” of the order. Father Schumm types up mass and confession assignments for the com- munity. Drafting instructor, Father Dowling checks papers as part of his daily duties.

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old Trowbridge Mansion, with a faculty of five and enrollment of sixty, served as the home of the Umversit Jetterson Campus In 1883, the first graduating class passed through the University. Its members were: standing; W. H. Reaney, T. C WUcKeogh, J. E. Lacroix, Conrad Sporer; seated: E. A. Nolan, John A. Russell, Rev. J.P. Frieden, S.J.,J.W. Kearns