Farewell to Chicago

Fr. Bob Tucker, a member of the formation team, welcomes guests to the commemoration

Fr. Bob leads opening prayers

Br. Ray Kozuch, who served in formation for many years, does a reading.

Frater Long Nguyen, a member of the formation community.

Frater Huan Pham Duy and Fr. John Czyzynski share a laugh

Many people are a part of the wider Dehon Formation House community, including those who work for the SCJs and their families.

Fr. Byron Haaland, novice master, shares stories with Fr. Joseph Mukuna

In four areas of the house – the lobby, kitchen, dining room and chapel - people shared stories of the community

Novice Paul (Phong) Hoang

Postulant Angel Romero carries the sign from the lobby during the procession through the house. Significant items from the house were gathered for the closing ceremony.

Fr. Bob and Angel

Sharing prayers and memories in the kitchen

Many smiles were found during the sharing of memories

Postulant Herbert Liassidji does a reading

Sharing stories in the dining room.

Fr. Joseph listens to a story about the community.

Frater Huan!

Novice Henry Nguyen checks on the post-prayer feast

A place setting is boxed to take to Sacred Heart Monastery.

Hubert carries the "Sint Unum" artwork that hung in dining room. It will accompany the community to Sacred Heart Monastery. Fr. Bob Bossie carries the place setting that will also travel to Hales Corners.

Fr. Joseph removes a photo of the first SCJs in the United States. It will come with the community to Sacred Heart Monastery.

Fr. Joseph places the photo of the first SCJs in the United States in the chapel for the final prayers.

Fr. Louis Mariano Fernandes does a reading in the chapel. The "space available" sign is visible outside the chapel windows. It was a visible reminder that the community would soon be leaving the house. The artistic window pieces below the sign will come with the community to Sacred Heart Monastery.

Fr. Andrzej Sudol (right) shares a memory from the house.