University of San Diego College for Men - Hilltopper Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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I elicjioud vi I tied Reverend Donald Doxie Chaplain of the College for Men In harmony with its general objective of forming the complete man and its specific objective, the development of the intellectual and moral virtues which secure the foundation of a happy personal life and responsible citizenship, the College for Men has made an earnest effort to integrate into its curriculum a purposeful program of religious activity. Welcoming each student without respect to his religious background, the College is, however, a Catholic foundation, and offers to the student its vast heritage of spiritual wealth. On September 19, 1956, commencing the year’s religious activities. Bishop Charles F. Buddy, Chancellor of the University of San Diego, celebrated the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit in Saint Joseph's Cathedral. Both faculty and students joined in asking the Holy Spirit to bless their endeavors. Since this day was also the 42nd anniversary of Bishop Buddy's ordination to the Priesthood, a breakfast at the El Cortez Hotel was given in his honor. All the students were invited to attend this breakfast, and to celebrate the occasion with His Excellency and other guests. The College for Men, as well as the entire Diocese of San Diego, was honored when its president, Msgr. John Storm, was elevated to the rank of a domestic prelate by His Holiness Pope Pius XII. This was in recognition of Msgr. Storm's achievements and the marked progress the University of San Diego has made under his direction. On February 3, 1 957, Msgr. Storm was invested with his prelatial robes in the chapel of the College for Women. Bishop Buddy was assisted in the ceremony by the clerical members of the College for Men faculty. After the investiture, a reception for Msgr. Storm was held at the Koni Kai Club. Invitations were extended to all students. 100

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One of the most successful dances of the year, was the Masquers Ball. Taking time out at the Womens College.

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On March 1 2, 1 3 and 14, the first annual student body retreat was given in Holy Family Church. The Reverend Lawrence Geoghan was retreat-master. For these three days, all Catholic students and those students of other Faiths who wished to attend, took part in this important religious exercise. Each day of the retreat began with Mass followed by morning conferences, private devotions, and an afternoon conference. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament closed the day’s spiritual activities. For the academic year of 1957, the Reverend Donald Doxie acted as chaplain for the College for Men, succeeding Msgr. Michael Byrne, the first chaplain of the College. Father Doxie arranged for a daily student body Mass to be held on campus in the private chapel of the Bishop. A very generous breakfast was provided by His Excellency for the convenience of all who attended Mass. Throughout the year, the chaplain was available to students for private spiritual guidance. These religious activities, together with the Christian atmosphere which ever prevails at the College for Men, are the factors forming the spiritual side of the “complete man, the desired objective of the University of San Diego. To be good, to do good, and to be a power for good was the motto for the annual retreat for the college for Men. The Reverend Lawrence Geoghan was the retreat-master. Solemn High Mass, sung by the student body, closed the annual retreat held in Holy Family Church. 101