Tower Topics ~ Spring 2002

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Finding forgiveness in seminary formation
Jesuit author discusses seminary formation.

Editorial
A final lesson from my pastor.

A message from Abbot Gregory
The Lenten season comes early this year and with it comes a time of renewal and sacrifice.

Facing death in a Benedictine community
Compassion and confidence in a monk's final hours.

Fr. Lawrence Gidley passes to eternal life
Abbey community bids fond farewell to Fr. Lawrence.

Faculty footnotes
Journals, magazines, television keep faculty busy.

Former alumni award-winner named bishop
Msgr. Dorick Wright appointed auxiliary bishop of his native diocese, Belize City-Belmopan.

Alumnitems
Ordinations, Deaths and Varia.

Joliet alumnus appointed auxiliary bishop
Fr. James E. Fitzgerald appointed auxiliary bishop of the Joliet Diocese.

Auction crowd sold on seminarians
Annual dinner-auction raises more than $280,000.

Orange juice, hash browns, and prayer
Seminarians savor Saturday-morning tradition.

Apostles in training: Program introduces seminarians to a 'life of service'
Program offers taste of ministry.

Web site provides instruction on the Rule
Site contains valuable information and instructions on Benedictine spirituality and Benedictine life.

Monks thank benefactors with inaugural recognition event
More than 150 friends and benefactors honored for their support of Conception Abbey and Conception  Seminary College.

Mourning our inconsummation
Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI provides weekly spiritual articles.

Seminarians find 'Comic Relief' in fall production
Images from the fall production.

Invest in our future and yours with a charitable gift annuity
Explanation of the two types of gift annuities.

Student officers elected
Students elect Community Council leaders.

Events
Holy Week and the Triduum at Conception, A New Life in Christ Weekend Retreat, and A Day of Recollection for Women.

Send your blessings
Abbey unveils new honor/memorial program.

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