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Province Assembly, July 26-27

Following a tradition began in 2007, province membership was invited to a two-day assembly as a sort of “kick-off” for the new provincial administration. Meetings took place at the Provincial Conference Center on the grounds of Sacred Heart Monastery/School of Theology July 26-27. The new administration was blessed and installed during an evening liturgy on the first day.
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  • A basket leftover from Easter decorations was used for distributing table numbers. Novice Joseph Vu picks his number from Dn. David Nagel.

    A basket leftover from Easter decorations was used for distributing table numbers. Novice Joseph Vu picks his number from Dn. David Nagel.

  • Fr. Tom Cassidy, provincial superior, welcomes SCJs to the assembly.

    Fr. Tom Cassidy, provincial superior, welcomes SCJs to the assembly.

  • As did the last transitional assembly, this one began with a prayer service remembering SCJs who had died during the last administration.

    As did the last transitional assembly, this one began with a prayer service remembering SCJs who had died during the last administration.

  • Fr. Guy Blair holds the photo of a deceased member of the community.

    Fr. Guy Blair holds the photo of a deceased member of the community.

  • Fr. Joe Dean holds a photo of Fr. Howard Melzer as he is remembered during the memorial service.

    Fr. Joe Dean holds a photo of Fr. Howard Melzer as he is remembered during the memorial service.

  • Fr. Yvon Sheehy lights a candle to remember a deceased SCJ.

    Fr. Yvon Sheehy lights a candle to remember a deceased SCJ.

  • Fr. Frank Wittouck lights a candle.

    Fr. Frank Wittouck lights a candle.

  • Fr. Richard MacDonald remembers Br. Larry Gauthier, the most recent member of the province to die.

    Fr. Richard MacDonald remembers Br. Larry Gauthier, the most recent member of the province to die.

  • Photos of SCJs from the U.S. Province who have died during the past three years.

    Photos of SCJs from the U.S. Province who have died during the past three years.

  • Remembering Frs. Michael van der Peet and Dermot Twomey

    Remembering Frs. Michael van der Peet and Dermot Twomey

  • Fr. Jack Kurps, facilitator of the gathering, introduces the day's activities.

    Fr. Jack Kurps, facilitator of the gathering, introduces the day's activities.

  • Fr. Charlie Bisgrove

    Fr. Charlie Bisgrove

  • Fr. Joe Dean

    Fr. Joe Dean

  • Fr. Jack Kurps

    Fr. Jack Kurps

  • Fr. John Czyzynski

    Fr. John Czyzynski

  • Fr. PJ McGuire

    Fr. PJ McGuire

  • Fr. Mark Fortner talks with Fr Bill Pitcavage (left)

    Fr. Mark Fortner talks with Fr Bill Pitcavage (left)

  • Fr. Wayne Jenkins shares an opinion with his table.

    Fr. Wayne Jenkins shares an opinion with his table.

  • The novices –– Luis Fernando Orozco Cardona and Joseph Vu –– prepare to lead the procession for the installation Mass.

    The novices –– Luis Fernando Orozco Cardona and Joseph Vu –– prepare to lead the procession for the installation Mass.

  • Fr. Vien Nguyen, the youngest member of the out-going administration, was the main celebrant of the installation Mass.

    Fr. Vien Nguyen, the youngest member of the out-going administration, was the main celebrant of the installation Mass.

  • Fr Vien invites the out-going and incoming administrations to the front of the chapel.

    Fr Vien invites the out-going and incoming administrations to the front of the chapel.

  • Fr. Vien reads from the General Directory, Nos. 109 and 111

    Fr. Vien reads from the General Directory, Nos. 109 and 111

  • Fr. Vien invites Fr. Cassidy to renew his profession of faith. Fr. Jack Kurps (right) looks on.

    Fr. Vien invites Fr. Cassidy to renew his profession of faith. Fr. Jack Kurps (right) looks on.

  • Fr. Cassidy renews his profession of faith.

    Fr. Cassidy renews his profession of faith.

  • Fr. Cassidy with the out-going and incoming councils behind him.

    Fr. Cassidy with the out-going and incoming councils behind him.

  • The out-going council blesses the incoming administration.

    The out-going council blesses the incoming administration.

  • Fr. Cassidy commits himself to leadership as provincial superior.

    Fr. Cassidy commits himself to leadership as provincial superior.

  • Fr. Cassidy and Fr. Nguyen

    Fr. Cassidy and Fr. Nguyen

  • Fr Vien Nguyen with Frs. Ed Kilianski and Tom Cassidy in the background.

    Fr Vien Nguyen with Frs. Ed Kilianski and Tom Cassidy in the background.

  • Fr. Bill Pitcavage (vice provincial), Fr Vien Nguyen and Fr. Tom Cassidy

    Fr. Bill Pitcavage (vice provincial), Fr Vien Nguyen and Fr. Tom Cassidy

  • Fr. Vien Nguyen

    Fr. Vien Nguyen

  • Dn. David Nagel receives the cup from Fr. Bill Pitcavage.

    Dn. David Nagel receives the cup from Fr. Bill Pitcavage.

  • Fr, Tom Cassidy shares the cup with Br. John Monek.

    Fr, Tom Cassidy shares the cup with Br. John Monek.

  • The new administration: Fr. Ed Kilianski, Fr. Byron Haaland, Fr. Tom Cassidy. Br. Duane Lemke, Fr. Bill Pitcavage (vice provincial) and Fr. Jack Kurps

    The new administration: Fr. Ed Kilianski, Fr. Byron Haaland, Fr. Tom Cassidy. Br. Duane Lemke, Fr. Bill Pitcavage (vice provincial) and Fr. Jack Kurps

  • Fr. Bob Tucker and Fr. John Czyzynski

    Fr. Bob Tucker and Fr. John Czyzynski

  • Fr. Jack Kurps introduces the second day of activities.

    Fr. Jack Kurps introduces the second day of activities.

  • Fr. Jack Kurps

    Fr. Jack Kurps

  • Fr. Leonard Elder

    Fr. Leonard Elder

  • Br. Ray Kozuch

    Br. Ray Kozuch

  • Dn. David Nagel talks while Fr. David Szatkowski looks on.

    Dn. David Nagel talks while Fr. David Szatkowski looks on.

  • Fr. Bob Bossie listens to Fr. Joe Dean.

    Fr. Bob Bossie listens to Fr. Joe Dean.

  • Fr. Ed Kilianski

    Fr. Ed Kilianski

  • Fr. Guy Blair

    Fr. Guy Blair

  • Fr Guy Blair speaks while Br. Frank Presto and Fr. Joe Dean look on.

    Fr Guy Blair speaks while Br. Frank Presto and Fr. Joe Dean look on.

  • SCJs gather together in a circle for closing comments.

    SCJs gather together in a circle for closing comments.

  • Fr. Tom Cassidy talks about the assembly and thanks SCJs for their participation in helping to prepare a province program.

    Fr. Tom Cassidy talks about the assembly and thanks SCJs for their participation in helping to prepare a province program.

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