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

  • 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.
  • 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. 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. Frank Wittouck lights a candle.
  • 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.
  • Remembering Frs. Michael van der Peet and Dermot Twomey
  • Fr. Jack Kurps, facilitator of the gathering, introduces the day's activities.
  • Fr. Charlie Bisgrove
  • Fr. Joe Dean
  • Fr. Jack Kurps
  • Fr. John Czyzynski
  • Fr. PJ McGuire
  • Fr. Mark Fortner talks with Fr Bill Pitcavage (left)
  • 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.
  • Fr. Vien Nguyen, the youngest member of the out-going administration, was the main celebrant of the installation Mass.
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