Bridge Vol. 9, No. 1, Spring 2014
Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University (Berkeley campus) Bridging Theology and the Cultures of the World
Contents FEATURES
Lorna McKeown to Retire . . . . . . . . 5 The Papacy & This Pope . . . . . . . . . . 6 Ministry of Theological Education . . . 8 Diverse Jesuit Community . . . . . . . 10 Mystic-Prophetic Religious Life . . . 12 Women of Wisdom & Action . . . . . 15 Reforming Church Structure . . . . . 16 New Faces on Campus . . . . . . . . . 19 New Deacons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dean’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Profile in Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Letter to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Faculty News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Alumni Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The Bridge is the semi-annual magazine of the Jesuit School of Theology. The Jesuit School is a theological school faithful to the intellectual tradition and the apostolic priority of the Society of Jesus: reverent and critical service of the faith that does justice. The Jesuit School achieves its mission through the academic, pastoral and personal formation of Jesuits and other candidates for ministry, ordained and lay, in the Roman Catholic Church. The Development Department produces the Bridge. Editor: Catherine M. Kelly DESIGN AND LAYOUT: Molly McCoy BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mr. William J. Barkett Mr. Thomas E. Bertelsen, Jr. Ms. Betsy L. Bliss Mr. Louis M. Castruccio Rev. Allan F. Deck, S.J. Ms. Jacqueline Doud Rev. Virgilio P. Elizondo Rev. Michael E. Engh, S.J. Mrs. Katherine R. Enright Sr. Maureen A. Fay, O.P. Mr. John D. Feerick Mr. Leo Hindery, Jr. Mrs. Loretta Holstein Rev. Mark Lewis, S.J.
Most Rev. Robert W. McElroy Rev. John P. McGarry, S.J. Dr. Edison H. Miyawaki, M.D. Mr. John Nicolai Mr. Stanley Raggio Mr. D. Paul Regan Mr. J. David Schemel Hon. Peter J. Siggins Mr. Martin J. Skrip Rev. Thomas H. Smolich, S.J. Rev. Michael Tyrrell, S.J. Very Rev. Michael F. Weiler, S.J.
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E d i t o r’ s N o t e We are called, we are chosen. We are Christ for one another… Who are justice for the poor. Who are rage against the night. Who are hope for peaceful people. Who are light! — “Anthem” by Tom Conry These lyrics capture the feeling and mission of so many at the Jesuit School of Theology, from the dean to the students, and offer us hope for the future of the church and the world. This issue examines the future of the church from several perspectives: four students, Natalie Terry (M.Div. 2014), Quang Tran, S.J. (M.Div. 2014), Sr. Daniella Dung Nguyen (S.T.L. 2015), and Sr. Anna Pham Thi Phuc (S.T.L. 2015); President of the U.S. Jesuit Conference, Thomas Smolich, S.J. (M.Div. 1986); coordinator of the Women of Wisdom and Action Initiative, Sr. Julia Prinz, V.D.M.F. (S.T.L. 2004, GTU Ph.D. 2006); former professor emeritus, T. Howland (Hal) Sanks, S.J.; and special assistant to the president at Santa Clara University, James Purcell. We are also delighted to introduce the new director of ministerial formation, Dr. Deborah Ross, and new board member, Hon. Peter J. Siggins. Speaking of the future and environmental sustainability, would you like to receive the Bridge in electronic form? If so, please complete the opt-out form at www.scu.edu/jst/news/ bridge. We would be happy to email the online version to you. I have been privileged to edit almost every issue of the Bridge since June 2006. I have really enjoyed promoting the mission and the vision of the Jesuit School of Theology through the magazine and staying in touch with and getting to know our alumni and friends around the world. I am grateful for our readers, the creative collaboration of Molly McCoy on graphic design and past co-editors Rob McChesney, S.J. and Meredith MacDonald (M.Div. 2008), and the support of then-JSTB’s president’s office, and JST’s dean’s office and development department over the years. This issue is my last Bridge. You may continue to submit alumni updates, letters to the editor, and suggestions for future content via editor@jstb.edu. Farewell, dear readers. Catherine M. Kelly (M.Div. 2006) Editor editor@jstb.edu
COVER: Madonna and Child, composed of rice, at the chapel at the Institute of Formation and Religious Studies in Manila. Photo by Julia Prinz, V.D.M.F.