QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE CLERICS OF SAINT VIATOR Summer 1995
Volulme 1, Number 2
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Viatorians Celebrate Ordinations
Catholic Theological Union
wonderful brass and organ music, with Mrs. Mary Ellen Matheson as Music Director and Organist. Cantors Brian Lepacek and Laura Wakeland led all present in song as prayer.
Bishop Gorman ordains Bob Bolser
Ona joyful Saturday, May 13th, many members of the Chicago Province, family and friends turned out to participate in the celebration of the Rite of Ordination at St. Viator Parish in Chicago. Brother Robert Bolser, C.S.V. was ordained to the Priesthood in the parish church where he served as Deacon, and Brother Gregory Jones, C.S.V. faculty member at St. Viator High School, was ordained to the Deaconate. The Most Reverend John R. Gorman served
as Presiding Bishop for the impressive ceremonies, and Concelebrants were Fr. Robert M. Egan, C.S.V., Provincial; Fr. William Haesaert, C.S.V., pastor of St. Viator Parish, and Fr. Charles Bolser, C.S.V., brother of Bob Bolser, C.S.V., and President of St. Viator High School. The large congregation in attendance included many from the parish community of St. Viator Church. The robust singing of the congregation was undoubtedly encouraged by the
Immediately after the Gospel, the Candidates were formally presented by Fr. Egan, C.S.V. as Provincial, attesting to their preparation and readiness for ordination. After the anointing of hands, Bishop Gorman exhorted Bob and Greg to "believe what you read- teach what you believe - and practice what you teach!" After prostrating themselves during the chanting of the Litany of the Saints, and the Laying on of Hands by the Bishop, the ordination concluded with the vesting of the candidates. In closing comments, Fr. Haesaert congratulated the newly-ordained, but also noted the distinct Continued on page 2
... "The Viatorians were good teachers. They respected learning, and they respected their students ... the Viatorians made me feel good about who I was ... always challenging me to become all that I could be." Meet Fr. Jack Linnan, C.S.V., reflecting on his call to the priesthood and the Viatorians.
Viatorians were good teachers." Gifted with a respect for learning and a keen intellect, it can be no surprise that Fr. Linnan has achieved considerable prominence in his Continued on page 4