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Here are recent accomplishments or recognitions of several Augustinians of the Midwest:
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Daniel T. Turley, O.S.A., Bishop of Chulucanas, Peru, was awarded the 2011 Peace Prize by the Peruvian government’s Ministry for Women’s Rights and Social Development, in recognition of his outstanding work in defense of farmers in the Upper Piura region of the Diocese of Chulucanas. Bishop Turley insisted that farmers’ concerns about environmental degradation, which would destroy their livlihood, be heard as part of the discussion about opening a large mining operation in the area. In the process he received death threats. The Ministry called Bishop Turley a tireless promoter of a culture of peace. Bishop Turley is also a member of the Permanent Council of the Peruvian Bishops' Conference. He represents the mountain regions of Peru. The Diocese of Chulucanas includes a portion of northern Peru's coastal desert and extends up into the Andes mountains. Read more about Bishop Turley, the farmers and the mine. |
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Anthony B. Pizzo, O.S.A. received a city-wide 2011 Neighborhood Leadership Award from Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago (Chicago Lawn/Gage Park) for his work at St. Rita Parish, Chicago, in favor of affordable housing and against foreclosures. Tony supported the development of lay leadership and the active involvement of parishioners in confronting these issues. Community organizer Imelda Salazar also received a Leadership Award for her work with members of St. Rita Parish’s Housing Committee, as well as with other parishioners and residents of the southwest Chicago neighborhood where the parish is located. Earlier, Tony received the Pope John XXIII Award from the Office for Hispanic Catholics of the Archdiocese of Chicago in recognition of his priestly dedication to Hispanic minitry, and a Community Heroes Award from the Keep Our Homes Campaign. |
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Martin S. Laird, O.S.A. and his teaching on contemplative prayer were recently featured on the P.B.S. television program Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. An 8½-minute video of the T.V. report and a written transcript of the broadcast segment are available. » See Father Laird teach the Christian Practice of Contemplation: Father Laird’s newest book, A Sunlit Absence: Silence, Awareness, Contemplation, has been released by Oxford University Press. (Opens new window) Addressed to beginners and intermediates on the pathless path of still prayer, A Sunlit Absence is a fresh presentation of ancient contemplative wisdom from Christian tradition. The book describes the stages of maturation in working with a prayer word and in dealing with distractions and addresses the role of the body and breath in contemplative prayer. A Sunlit Absence is a companion to Father Laird’s earlier book Into the Silent Land: The Christian Practice of Contemplation (Opens new window), which examines the long Christian tradition of contemplative prayer and views the ancient wisdom of the Christian East and West from the perspective of modern-day longing for a radical openness to God in the depths of one's heart. |
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Donald J. Bates, O.S.A. completed a series of more than 100 original illustrations of
a dozen different themes contained in St. Augustine's Confessions. He has developed two presentations, one
hour and two hours in length, which he offers to church, community and art groups. The presentations, employing
50 - 90 slide projections, are based on passages from the Confessions read aloud. Through word and image,
Augustine invites listeners/readers to search their own hearts and travel the road of their own soul's journey. |
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The latest book by Terry Deffenbaugh, O.S.A. has been published. Entitled No Longer a Stray [Scepter Publishers (Opens new window), $9.95], the book presents the Gospel from the perspective of a stray puppy adopted by Jesus. The familiar Gospel stories are retold from a fresh perspective. Jesus, Mary, the Apostles and others come across as very real people. This book will appeal to young readers as well as to adults. No Longer a Stray was featured in the September 2008 issue of U. S. Catholic (Opens new window) (“Faithful Furry Friends”, page 10). Terry is currently working in a sequel to No Longer a Stray. Terry also received a Coordinating Board Award from the
Association of Chicago Priests and a Catechitical Ministries Award from the
Archdiocese of Chicago in recognition of his work as a Youth Retreat Leader. Terry specializes in ministry
to youth. He has written more than 30 articles and five books. |
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Robert F. Dueweke, O.S.A. has received his Ph. D. in Theology with concentration in
Spirituality from St. Paul University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His doctoral thesis,
entitled, The Augustinian Theme of Harmony: Contributions of a Spiritual Tradition to a Better
Understanding of the Self and Others, examines the theme of harmony as found in the writings of
Augustine and how this theme is an integral part of Augustinian spirituality. He was named Director of
Tepeyac Institute, a ministry of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, in 2009. |
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Robert F. Prevost, O.S.A. received an honorary Doctorate in Augustinian Education from Merrimack College, North Andover, Massachusetts, in recognition of his service to society. He served for several years as a missionary in Peru. There he ministered as a parish priest, initiated the first intervicariate Augustinian House of Formation, directed formation programs and taught in the seminary in Trujillo, Peru. He was elected Prior Provincial (regional superior) of the Augustinians of the Midwest in 1999 and Prior General (world leader) of the Augustinian Order in 2001. In his leadership roles he has demonstrated special concern for the poor. |
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Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A. has been elected to the Board of Trustees of Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania. He will serve as a Trustee through December, 2013. A 1987 Villanova graduate, Bernard earned a Ph. D. in Education in 2006 from the University of Oklahoma. His doctoral dissertation examines how St. Augustine's philosophy of education has been put into practice throughout the history of Cascia Hall School, Tulsa. His dissertation has been published under the title A Community of Faith. The book is available from the Cascia Hall Book Store (Opens new window) (Telephone 918-746-2605). Proceeds benefit the Cascia Hall Foundation. Bernard was elected in 2010 to a four-year term as Prior Provincial of the Augustinians of the Midwest. |
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Robert J. Dodaro, O.S.A. teamed up with George Lawless, O.S.A. to edit the recently published book Augustine and His Critics. [Routledge (Opens new window), $36.95]. The book is a collection of essays which examine and bring new understanding to certain aspects of Saint Augustine's writings that have historically been subject to criticism. Bob teaches at and serves as President of the Augustinian Patristic Institute in Rome. |
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John A. Kret, O.S.A. has written words and music of new hymns in honor of Augustinian Saint Clare of Montefalco. John has composed nearly 100 religious and secular songs, including hymns for Saint Augustine, Saint Nicholas of Tolentine, Saint Rita of Casia and Our Mother of Good Counsel. An accomplished musician, John plays clarinet, saxophone, flute and vibraharp. |
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John Paul Szura, O.S.A. received the Outstanding Service Award from the Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict and Violence, a division of the American Psychological Association. John, who holds a Ph. D. in Psychology, works with the Illinois Catholic Conference and is associated with the Augustinian Non-Governmental Organization at the United Nations. He also teaches Theology in seminaries in the Philippines and in Trujillo, Peru. |
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These Friars mark during 2012 significant anniversaries of religious profession or priestly ordination.
Jerome M. Heyman, Joseph G. Stobba, Edward A. Andrews, Roland F. Follmann and Erwin J. Dodge mark 60 years as Augustinian Friars during 2012. W. Timothy Cuny and Donald R. Lewandowski mark their 50th anniversary as Friars.
Bishop John C. McNabb marks during 2012 the 60th anniversary of his ordination as a Priest. G. Jerome Knies and William A. Perez mark 50 years as Priests. William A. Hamill marks the 40th Anniversary of his priestly ordination.
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