University of Dallas Ministry Conference

The University of Dallas Ministry Conference

The University of Dallas Ministry Conference was held September 6 - 8, 2007 at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas, Texas. The conference was sponsored by the University of Dallas School of Ministry in association with the Diocese of Dallas. Although the Conference was designed for those in the Diocese of Dallas and the surrounding area, an open registration policy attracted regional and national participants, and the total registration crossed over 1,500.

The theme for the 2007 University of Dallas Ministry Conference was “Walking Together in Faith/ Caminando juntos en la fe,” and it was officially opened with a welcome by both the Most Rev. Kevin J. Farrell, D.D., Bishop of Dallas, and Dr. Frank Lazarus, the President of the University of Dallas. The Conference featured speakers such as the Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, D.D., Bishop of Las Cruces; the Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, President of the Oblate School of Theology; and Steven Ellair, author, lecturer and Senior Editor for RCL Publishing.

Following the large plenary addresses, participants attended smaller breakout sessions in both English and Spanish. Those sessions were developed to meet competency-based standards, covering a wide range of areas within Catholic Ministry, including Adult Catechesis, Parish Leadership, Sacraments, Scripture, Social Justice, Spirituality, and Theology.

Irene Arellano Named Service Learning Coordinator at Texas Tech University

Congratulations to Irene Arellano, who has been named the Service Learning Coordinator at Texas Tech University!

The Service Learning Program is under the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and is part of the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center.

She writes from Lubbock (her home town), that she is into her second week in the new position, and that she jumped right into the role by providing the training for the Service Learning Faculty Fellows. Sounds like she is off to a great start!

To contact Irene and wish her well in her new job:

Irene Arellano
Service Learning Coordinator
Teaching, Learning and Technology Center
Texas Tech University
Box 42044
Lubbock, Texas 79409
T 806.742.0133
F 806.742.0134
irene.arellano@ttu.edu

U.S. Public Service Academy In the News!

US Public Service Academy In the News Time Magazine Includes Academy in Ten-Point National Service Plan In Time magazine's "Specials" section this week, Richard Stengel encourages the next president to embrace a national service platform. Stengel outlines ten key steps the next president should take to promote civic life. Point #9 is to establish the U.S. Public Service Academy. Please take a minute to read the article. As you may notice, of the ten excellent ideas listed the Academy is among the most advanced in terms of both conception and political support. U.S. Public Service Academy The Academy will be America's first national civilian college, the counterpart to our nation's military service academies. To learn more about how to become part of our movement to build the Academy, please visit our website: www.uspublicserviceacademy.org. US Public Service Academy Chris Myers Asch Co-Founder asch@uspublicserviceacademy.org 662-207-4744 US Public Service Academy Shawn Raymond Co-Founder raymond@uspublicserviceacademy.org 713-899-9945

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Late Summer Haystacks

Late summer haystacks...

Vincent van Gogh painted the original "Haystacks in Provence" in Arles, France, in June 1888. As in the previous years, Van Gogh followed the harvest closely, recording the farmers' work and the state of the fields.

Below, haystacks from the dairy across the county road from us.

First Day of Class - For Everyone!

Dr. Matthew Ogilvie teaching a small seminar on Moral Theology for the University of Dallas School of Ministry on the first day of classes for the fall 2007 semester.

First Day of Class - For Everyone!

Photos from the first day of class on Saturday, 25 Aug 2007. My co-teacher, Dr. Daniel Luby, has taught for years at the University of Dallas as an adjunct instructor while working as the Director of the Division of Christian Formation for the Diocese of Fort Worth (Texas). However, now Dan has join the University full-time, and this was his first day teaching as the holder of the Tschoepe Chair of Homiletics in the School of Ministry.

And back home on the farm, it is also back-to-school for my nephew and niece, Joshua and Nora!

Rev. Emil Neubert, S.M.

On Aug. 29, 2007, the Marianist Family marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Fr. Emile Neubert, SM (1878-1967). Fr. Neubert was director of the Marianist International Seminary in Fribourg, Switzerland, for over a quarter century and a member of the International Marian Academy. He was the most renowned and prolific Marianist writer on the subject of Mary and was characterized as the “foremost doctor of Mariology among the sons of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade.” This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the completion and acceptance of his noted doctoral dissertation in patristic theology on Mary in the pre-Nicene Church. This was the first doctoral dissertation centered on Mary in patrology and theology. Read a tribute to Fr. Neubert.

Bro. Daniel Sharpe, S.M.

Bro. Dan Sharpe (Marianist Residence, San Antonio), 83, who died 23 July 2007, in San Antonio. May he rest in peace. Bro. Dan had a lifelong devotion to education and ministered as a teacher and administrator for 40 years in St. Louis (Southside Catholic), San Antonio (Central Catholic and St. Mary’s University), Milwaukee (Don Bosco and St. Thomas More), Chicago (St. Michael’s) and Fort Worth (Nolan Catholic). He served in Provincial administration for eight years and helped establish the Marianist presence in Mexico. Visitation was 25 July 2007, 7:00 p.m. at the Marianist Residence in San Antonio. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 26 July 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at the Marianist Residence. Fr. John Leies was the presider and homilist.

Read Bro. Dan’s obituary and reflections from Fr. John Leies.

John Dufilho and the Apples in Stereo Go On Tour!

US Tour Dates for the Apples in stereo

31 - Aug Denver, CO Bluebird Theater
02 - Sep Seattle, WA Bumbershoot Festival
13 - Sep Lexington, KY The Dame
14 - Sep Athens, OH The Union
15 - Sep Cranford, NJ Music Fest
16 - Sep Brooklyn, NY NY Music Hall
17 - Sep Boston, MA Middle East
19 - Sep Washington, DC 9:30 Club
20 - Sep Hoboken, NJ Maxwell's
21 - Sep Philadelphia, PA World Cafe Live
22 - Sep Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theater
23 - Sep Atlanta, GA Unplugged in the Park
25 - Sep Athens, GA 40 Watt Club
26 - Sep Gainesville, FL Common Grounds
27 - Sep Orlando, FL AKA Lounge
28 - Sep Fort Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
29 - Sep Tampa, FL Crowbar
30 - Sep Tallahassee, FL

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Help Us Build the U.S. Public Service Academy

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Modeled on the military service academies, the Public Service Academy will provide a rigorous undergraduate education followed by five years of civilian service to the country. It will develop young leaders with the character, intellect, and experience necessary to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Join us as we build our generation’s defining public institution.

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