Missionaries in the news
October 2011
Architecture and religious
In the latest issue of Review for Religious (vol. 70, no. 4), Fr. Thomas A. Krosnicki, SVD, discusses the importance of the design of buildings for religious communities, especially residences, and the benefit they can have on communal life and those touched by the life and ministry of religious men and women. (This article in Review for Religious is only available in printed form.)
October 1, 2011
A 'role model' at Divine Word
The Telegraph-Herald of Dubuque covered the inauguration of Fr. Timothy Lenchak, SVD. Fr. Lenchak, a 1971 graduate of Divine Word College, is the school's eighth president. (A portion of the text is available online, but a subscription is required to view the entire article.)
September 27, 2011
Japanese tour of hospice honors Rev. Kamp
The Pioneer Press took note of a visit by a Japanese delegation to the Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter in Glenview, Ill. The visitors included Fr. Robert Riemer, SVD, and Sister Ludwina Murakami, SSpS, provincial of the Japanese Province. The cultural and professional exchange between Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter and the Society of the Divine Word was the brainchild of Fr. Francis Kamp, SVD, who passed away on Aug. 27. To read more about Fr. Kamp, click here.
September 2011
How dark the night: the 'Inlumina Prayer'
In this insightful article in Worship magazine (vol. 85, no. 5), Washington-based liturgist Fr. Thomas A. Krosnicki, SVD, traces the English translation of the "Inlumina Prayer," found in the 8th century Gelasian Sacramentary. He offers a subtle critique of the translation guidelines presented in Liturgiam Authenticam, the process used in preparing a new English text and the final results of the translation of the third edition of the Missale Romanum to be introduced in the United States in November. (Worship magazine is only available in printed form and through electronic subscription services.)
September 15, 2011
Mission is for "all of us Christians to do": Vatican II helped church reclaim its identity as "missionary by nature," says mission speaker
The Progress, the archdiocesan newspaper of Seattle, talks with Fr. Roger Schroeder, SVD, about the meaning and practice of being a missionary in today's world. Fr. Schroeder is the Bishop Francis X. Ford, MM, Chair of Catholic Missiology, at Catholic Theological Union.
September 13, 2011
Catholic priest leased his order's land to fund missions
The Chicago Tribune highlights Fr. Francis J. Kamp's devotion to his fellow missionaries, the Mission Center and the plan to lease Techny land for the good of the missions.
August 31, 2011
Fr. Francis J. Kamp, 91, 'visionary' behind Northbrook's Techny community
The Chicago Sun-Times reports on the life and work of Fr. Francis J. Kamp, who founded the Techny Land Committee and developed hundreds of acres that now help to support missions in more than 70 countries.
August 21, 2011
Father John Harpel set to retire at age 94
Northeastern Iowa's ABC affiliate KWWL reports on Divine Word Father John Harpel's work as chaplain at Mercy Medical Center and the impact he has made on the community.
July 2011
Go and make disciples: the demise of the missionary vocation
The growth and approach of the Society of the Divine Word is a bright light in an otherwise bleak situation. Catholic World Report expounds upon the state of missionary orders in today's world.
July 20, 2011
From tree planting to commercial development, missionary group shapes Techny area
Illinois Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon and Divine Word Father Quang Duc Dinh, rector of the Divine Word Residence at Techny, unveiled a plaque on July 20, 2011. The ceremony celebrated the State of Illinois and the Society of the Divine Word's joint commitment to the environment and their shared project to plant tens of thousands of indigenous trees on the Techny property.
June 26, 2011
At age 93, chaplain still on a mission
The Witness, the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, spotlights the life and ministry of Fr. John Harpel, SVD, who began working as a hospital chaplain 25 years ago when he "retired."
May 13, 2011
North suburban priest fought drug scourge
The Chicago Sun-Times remembers Fr. Bill Liebert and chronicles his self-sacrifice and commitment to those in need in Papua New Guinea.
March 2011
Premier Citizen of the Quarter: Father Mike Hutchins
Premier Bank of Dubuque has named Fr. Michael Hutchins their Premier Citizen of the Quarter. He is featured in the bank's latest e-newsletter.
October 12, 2010
A glimpse at heaven's diversity: $300K of improvements to school lets St. Patrick's continue ministry to three distinct congregations
In this News-Sentinel article, Fr. Tom Ascheman, vice provincial of the Chicago Province, expounds upon St. Patrick parish's beautiful diversity. Located in Fort Wayne, Ind., St. Patrick is the spiritual home of Latino, Vietnamese and Caucasian parishioners.