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What’s InsideGraduates • Seminarian Chris LeBlanc • Chef Philipe Pedemey

“Priestly Formation for the 21st Century” • A Publication of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary • Summer 2007

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Letter From the Rector

Dear Friends:

Greetings to all of you from St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary. Thank you for your kind words about the new DIALOGUE. We have gone from a newsletter to a magazine thanks to the hard work of many, especially Stanton Cadow, our Director of Institutional Advancement.

We recognize our ongoing obligation to effectively communicate with our alumni and Catholics throughout Florida. St. Vincent is your seminary and we want you to know of our actions and plans as we focus on our mission of “Priestly Formation for the 21st Century.”

In keeping with our commitment to enhance our communications, we are pressing ahead with an enhanced presence on the Worldwide Web. There have been advances in technology and a marked increase in the number of people who visit the web. We want to use this medium for reaching our constituents on a timely basis, creating an effective dialogue. We will have more information to share about our new presence on the web in future editions of DIALOGUE. In the meantime, please visit our current site: www.svdp.edu.

I wish to encourage our alumni to share their news with us. DIALOGUE’s readership includes all alumni of the seminary and we wish to publish information regarding your activities. Please email (list correct email address) or regular mail news to Editor, DIALOGUE, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary, 10701 South Military Trail, Boynton Beach, FL 33436-4899. If you have photos, please include them.

As you know we have just completed our 44th academic year at the seminary. We are preparing for our next year and a new group of fi rst year seminarians. As always, I ask that you keep us in your prayers.

Finally, in each issue we include a response envelope as a way for our readers to support the seminary. If it is within yours means, I encourage you to make a gift to support our mission to provide our Dioceses with qualifi ed priests, the lifeblood of our Church. Thank you for your support and may our Lord bless and keep you safe.

Msgr. Keith R. Brennan, J.C.D.Rector/President

DialogueEditorialEditor – Msgr. Keith R. BrennanAssociate Editors – Stanton Cadow, Keith Parker, Myra ReyesManaging Editor – Jim FrankowiakContributing Writers – Stanton Cadow, Jim Frankowiak, Keith Parker, Art QuinnAdministrative Assistants – Myra Reyes, Herminia Garcia

Board of TrusteesMost Rev. Victor B. Galeone, Bishop of St. Augustine, ChairmanMost Rev. John C. Favalora, Archbishop of Miami, Chancellor Most Rev. Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of Palm BeachMost Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of VeniceMost Rev. Felipe J. Estevez, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of MiamiMost Rev. Robert N. Lynch, Bishop of St. PetersburgMost Rev. John G. Noonan, Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of MiamiMost Rev. John H. Ricard, Bishop of Pensacola/TallahasseeMost Rev. Thomas G. Wenski, Bishop of OrlandoRev. James BoddieDeacon Dennis DemesRev. Mark HeubergerRev. Michael R. HouleRev. Timothy LindenfelserMs. Lydia MenocálVery Rev. Robert MorrisMs. Catherine MurphyVery Rev. Gregory ParkesRev. Arthur Proulx

Ex-OfficioRev. Michael CarruthersJ. Patrick Fitzgerald

Staff/DirectorsMsgr. Keith R. Brennan – Rector/PresidentFr. Steven O’Hala – Vice Rector & Academic DeanMr. Keith Parker – Campus Administrator/TreasurerFr. David Toups – Dean of StudentsMsgr. Michael McGraw – Dean of Pastoral FormationFr. Michael Muhr – Dean of Spiritual FormationMr. Stanton Cadow – Director of Institutional DevelopmentMr. Art Quinn – Library DirectorSr. Maureen Grady – Director of Field MinistrySr. Joyce LaVoy – Director of Liturgy/MusicMrs. Joyce Martinez – Director of LanguageDialogue Design Director – Claudia O’LearyPhotographers – Stanton Cadow, Lucien Capehart, Mike TallAdvertising SalesLuciana Duce-Dugan – (954) 360-7999

Correspondence10701 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4899Send address changes to: Myra Reyes, 10701 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436-4899 or email: mreyes@svdp.eduTelephone: (561) 732-4424 – Fax: (561) 737-2205Web site: www.svdp.edu

SubscriptionsDialogue is published quarterly by St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary. Single subscriptions are $20 for one year in the U.S., and $25 in Canada, and $30 in all other countries. Donors and alumni receive Dialogue free of charge.

Mission StatementThe primary purpose of St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary

is to provide a human, spiritual, academic, and pastoral formation program to prepare candidates for the Roman Catholic

Priesthood. In response to the large number of Hispanic Catholics in Florida, and throughout the United States, the Seminary formation program is bilingual and multicultural.

The secondary purpose of the Seminary is to provide continuing theological education to qualified clergy, religious, and laity of

all denominations.

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LETTER FROM THE RECTOR Inside Front Cover

COVER STORY - 2007 GRADUATION 2SEMINARIAN PROFILE – CHRIS LEBLANC 3WORD PUZZLE 6AN INTERVIEW WITH CHEF PHILIPPE PEDEMEY 7ALUMNI PROFILE...FR. TIM SERWOOD 8SVDP NEWS BRIEFS – AROUND & ABOUT CAMPUS 10IN MEMORIAM 12PICTURE FROM THE PAST – CIRCA 1963 12CALENDAR OF EVENTS 13

OUR SEMINARIANSDEPARTMENTS

CORRECTIONOur apologizes to Fr. Brian Flanagan, SVDP Class of ‘98 who’s name was listed incorrectly on page 3 of the Spring ‘07 issue, announcing our newest members of the SVDP Legacy Society. Fr. Flanagan leads St. Partick Parish as Pastor in Palm Beach Gardens in the Diocese of Palm Beach.

DIOCESE OF CHARLESTON

Richard W. Jackson - Pastoral Year, Charleston, South Carolina

ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI

Gremaud Angee - II Theology, St. Louis, PinecrestEmmanuel Bastien, St. James, N. Miami Beach Mario DeArmas - IV Theology - St. John Neumann, Miami Jean Robert François - Pastoral Year, Notre Dame d’ Haiti, Miami Luis Largaespada - III Theology, Good Shepard, Miami Craig Malzacher - IV Theology, St. Justin Martyr, Key LargoJesus Medina - Pastoral Year, St. Martha, Miami ShoresRandall O. Mussellman, All Saints, Sunrise Cesar Peña - IV Theology, Good Shepard, Miami Giovanni de Jesus Peña - Pastoral Year, St. Dominic, Miami Wildor Pierre - III Theology – Notre Dame, Miami Luis A. Rivero - II Theology, St. Timothy, Miami Alejandro Rodriquez - IV Theology, St. Louis, PinecrestRichard Samour - II Theology, St. Edward, Pembroke PinesArmando Tolosa - Pastoral Year, San Isidro, PompanoDavid Ugokwe - II Theology, St. Agatha, Miami Antonio Rodriquez-Vega - II Theology, Good Shepard, MiamiBiju Vells - I Theology, St. Louis, Pinecrest Richard Vigoa - IV Theology, Our Lady of Lourdes, Miami Fredy A. Yara - I Theology, San Isidro, Pompano David Zirilli - IV Theology, St. Justin Martyr, Key Largo

DIOCESE OF ORLANDO

Mark D. Librizzi - I Theology, St. Therese, TitusvilleVilaire Philius - III Theology, Philip Benizi, Belle Glade (DOPB)James S. Sternberg - I Theology, Annunciation, Altamonte SpringsMichael H. Tall - I Theology, Corpus Christi, CelebrationNicholas Tocco - II Theology, Annunciation, Altamonte SpringsHéctor Vázquez-Saad - IV Theology Mark Wajda - IV Theology, Resurrection Parish, LakelandThomas R. Wanitsky - I Theology, Holy Cross, Orlando

DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH

Elifaite St. Fort - IV Theology, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Delray BeachThomas Lafreniere - III Theology - St. Joan of Arc, Boca RatonToân Tràn - II Theology, Sacred Heart, Lake WorthSean Williams - II Theology, Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, Palm Beach Gardens

DIOCESE OF PENSACOLA/TALLAHASSEE

James T. Dillon - II Theology, St. Peter, Mary EstherWilliam Ganci - III Theology, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, TallahasseeJames P. Grebe - I Theology, Co-Cathedral St. Thomas More, Tallahassee Timothy Holeda - Pastoral Year, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, TallahasseeRobert Johnson - III Theology, St. Mary, Fort Walton BeachPaul Lambert - III Theology, Co-Cathedral St. Thomas More, TallahasseeChristopher LeBlanc - III Theology, Our Lady of Victory, CrestviewKevin McQuone - Pastoral Year, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, TallahasseeMichael Nixon - Pastoral Year, Blessed Sacrament, TallahasseeChristopher Rush - II Theology, Co-Cathedral St. Thomas More, TallahasseeChristian J. Winkeljohn - Pastoral Year, Holy Name of Jesus, IndialanticMatthew Worthen - II Theology, Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More, Tallahassee

DIOCESE OF St. AugustineE. Bernard Fussell - III Theology - St. Pius V, JacksonvilleWilson A. Ospina-Leon - St. Catherine of Siena, Orange Park William Stead - II Theology, Santa Maria del Mar, Flagler Beach

DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG

Victor J. Amorose, IV - I Theology, Light of Christ, Clearwater Dac Clement - IV TheologyDominic Corona - Pastoral Year, St. Ignatius Antioch, Tarpon SpringsMatthew A. Cullen - I Theology, St. Luke the Evangelizer, Palm Harbor Timothy Cummings - IV Theology - Nativity, BrandonDayan Machado - Pastoral Year, St. Joseph, TampaTimothy McIntire - II Theology, Light of Christ, ClearwaterCarl Melchior - III Theology - Christ the King, TampaMariusz Sokolewicz - II Theology, Sacred Heart, Pinellas Park

DIOCESE OF VENICE

Casey Jones - II Theology, Blessed Pope John XXIII, Ft. MyersRussell Ruggiero - Pastoral Year, Sacred Heart, Bradenton

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MEleven Graduate at 44th Commencement

Monsignor Keith R. Brennan, Rector-President of St. Vincent de Paul Re-gional Seminary, presided over its 44th Commencement Exercises on May 10, at the St. Vincent Chapel on the semi-nary campus here in Boynton Beach.The commencement address was given by Sr. Rosa Monique Peña, O. P., Vi-caress of the Adrian Dominican Sis-ters; former Director of the Department of Religious Education, the Catechist Certification Program and the Catechu-menate Process of the Archdiocese of Miami. Sr. Peña’s address, “Education and Ministry in a Fragile World,” was warmly received. Rev. Mr. Roberto

Cid gave the valedictorian address. Following the ceremony, over 200 guests and friends of the graduates gathered for a reception in the refec-tory.

The degree of Master of Divinity was conferred upon eleven candidates. Fol-lowing graduation, ordinations normal-ly take place in each graduates respec-tive Diocese. Newly ordained priests are typically given some vacation time, and then assigned by their Bishop to a position in the Diocese.

“I ask that you join with me in congrat-

ulating our Class of 2007 and pray that they may each provide many years of faithful service in ministry to the peo-ple of God,” said Monsignor Brennan.

Since its founding in 1963 St. Vin-cent has granted degrees to nearly 500 priests who have gone on to serve parishes throughout Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico and elsewhere. The only bi-lingual multicultural theologate in the southeastern U.S., a free standing, graduate professional school of theol-ogy committed to providing continuing education for clergy, religious and lay-persons of all denominations.

Above from left to right Rev. Mr. Steven Zehler, Diocese of St. Augustine, Rev. Mr. Hector Perez, Archdiocese of Miami; Rev. Mr. Gil-bert Medina, Diocese of Orlando, Rev. Mr. Lucien Pierre, Archdiocese of Miami; Rev. Mr. Anthony Welle, Diocese of Orlando, Rev. Mr. Robert Trujillo, Diocese of St. Augustine, Rev. Mr. Israel Mago, Archdiocese of Miami, Rev. Mr. Roberto Cid, Archdiocese of Miami, Rev. Mr. Jeremiah Payne, Diocese of Orlando. Not pictured are Rev. Joseph Musco, Diocese of St. Petersburg and Rev. Frank Permuy, S.J. Both were ordained last year and recieved Masters of Divinity degrees in May.

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Seminarian Chris LeBlanc was born eight days before Christmas in 1981. Chris’ family owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Gladwin in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Adopted by Alphonse and Catherine LeBlanc, he is the youngest of 11 siblings, eight sisters and two brothers.

When his father’s health weakened, the family sold their dairy farm and returned to the Chippewa Indian Reservation in Brimley, Michigan where his father had grown up and where he could receive medical support. Chris attended the small K-12 school in Brimley, which is in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, until the sixth grade.

“My father passed away and I moved with my mother to Crestview, Florida, where one of my sisters was living,” said LeBlanc. “There I attended middle and high school and graduated from Crestview High School in 2000.”

DiscernmentChris recalls that “as a child, our pastor would often visit our home for dinner. Through these visits I developed an admiration for him and this planted the seed of discernment in my heart. While in high school, I was active as an altar server and as a musician in the parish choir. My presence and activity around the church began an increase and I found that I truly enjoyed the ministries I was engaged in. I soon began assisting with religious education and helping out in the parish office. Then people began asking if I might be interested in a vocation to the priesthood. Indeed I was interested, but I was hesitant. As I would confirm later, I knew very little about what the priesthood really was and what it would ask of me. Still, I felt a calling to at least seriously discern a religious vocation.

“I began meeting monthly with a group of men discerning the priesthood led by our

diocesan vocations director. After a year of discernment, I chose to explore my call further in the seminary. At this point, I was convinced of only one thing about a vocation, I had a call to discernment. Throughout my years in seminary formation, discernment has taken different shapes. I have been challenged to find my vocation through personal, human and spiritual growth. The challenge has been to find my identity as a man of prayer and relationship with God before I could ever find a vocation.”

After graduating from high school, Chris made the decision to enter the seminary and began classes at St. Joseph’s Seminary College outside of New Orleans. He received an undergraduate degree in Philosophy in May of 2003 and began his graduate studies at St. Vincent de Paul.

Fraternity, Charity and Generosity “Unfortunately, my mother suffered a stroke in October 2004 and I decided to take a leave of absence form my studies to care for her and reflect on where God was calling me.” He returned to Crestview and took a job as a Special Assistant and Escrow Closing Agent at a friend’s law firm. Early the following year his mother decided she wanted to return to Michigan. Once his mother returned to Michigan, Chris moved to Seattle, Washington and a human resources position with Target.

“Mom went home to the Lord in April of 2006 shortly after I had decided to re-enter the seminary and continue my studies. I returned to St. Vincent de Paul that August. This summer I am on a Clinical Pastoral Education assignment in Washington, D.C.

“I was pleasantly surprised at the primacy placed on prayer and spirituality by the faculty of St. Vincent’s. It has proven to be a profoundly positive and enriching experience. One of the greatest features of St. Vincent de Paul is the great community we have. The fraternity, charity and generosity present in the student body, faculty and staff are a testimony to the strong leadership present here. I and my brothers at St. Vincent embrace our discernment and formation with a great love for God’s people and His Church. This vocation is not simply our vocation, but the Church’s vocation and we strive to lay our lives at the service of the People of God.”

Music has played a special role in Chris’ life. “I took guitar lessons from a man in my parish as a teenager with the understanding that I would play for Masses. Music has the ability to speak to everyone in some way. I enjoy spending free time writing and singing music.” Recently, Chris has used his musical gifts to help parish and local charities in his diocese through concerts and CD sales. His second recording, “Lift Up Thy Voice”, which includes several original writings, is to be released this summer and all proceeds from its sale will go to benefit the work and ministry of his parish.

Chris is a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus and has several other hobbies and interests. “I enjoy studying Slavic history and teaching myself Russian, a slow and arduous task.

An Interview with Third Year Seminarian Chris LeBlanc

Chris LeBlanc, Finding His Vocation Through Personal, Human and Spiritual Growth

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A major gift was received in 2005, the late Leon Toups, father of Dean of Students Father David Toups, gave the seminary a 200 kilowatt diesel generator to provide electrical service during power outages such as the ones that occurred during the hurricane seasons of the recent past. Provisions for easy hook up to our electric distribution were installed in 2006.

hat is the Latest on CAMPUS C A P I T A L IMPROVEMENTS?

WThe Challeng of A 44 Year Old Facility: A Continuing ProcThe majority of the physical plant at St. Vincent de Paul is more than 40 years old and while it has served well, there is a continuing effort to maintain and modernize many elements. In addition, there are hoped-for major additions.Campus Administrator Keith Parker oversees this ongoing program. “Each year we establish a budget for certain updating projects to bring portions of our facility to contemporary standards.” Most notable are recent renovations to classrooms 1, 2 and 3.“The air-conditioning systems for these classrooms were updated, suspended acoustical ceilings were installed and improved florescent lighting was added,” he noted. “We’ve gone from what some considered dim, uncomfortable echo chambers to modern classrooms.”Keith also noted the parking lot lighting installed in the early 60’s has been replaced by a safer and more secure system. He’s also seen to the replacement of air conditioning chiller serving the Administration Building and installation of wireless or Wi-Fi access to the Internet for student rooms.

New Signage on the WayAnother improvement project that has been recently completed was new directory signage for interior roadways on campus. He advised, “This will make it much easier for campus visitors to quickly and easily find their way once they arrive.” There are plans to replace the main entrance sign on Military Trail, in the not too distant future, as well.

A major gift was received in 2005 when the late Leon Toups, father of Dean of Students Father David Toups, gave the seminary a 200 kilowatt diesel generator to provide electrical service during power outages such as the ones that occurred during the hurricane seasons of the recent past. Provisions for easy hook up to Keith Parker, SVDP Campus Administrator and Treasurer

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hat is the Latest on CAMPUS C A P I T A L IMPROVEMENTS?

our electric distribution were installed in 2006.

Keith explained, “This generator will enable us to operate the refectory during periods when our normal electric feed is out. That will help make us more self-sufficient and allow the community some relief from the heat and humidity, so common during the summer.”

Continuing campus maintenance activities include replacement of time worn equipment, painting and emergency repairs. The refectory was recently painted and the refrigeration for the walk-in coolers in the kitchen was replaced. According to Parker, “We also refinish the wood on our doors and windows. That’s a substantial endeavor since there are about 500 doors on campus.”

Other projects either in work or planned include reconfiguration of the offices for the Pastoral Care Department, additional air conditioning replacement and new furniture for the refectory and some student rooms.

More Private Suort and Funds are NeededWhile this work continues, it is limited in scope to available capital. Parker continued, “There is a recognized need for funding for several major projects.

Our student rooms are 9 feet by 12 feet, 43 plus years old and none has shower or restroom f a c i l i t i e s within the room. There are few college campuses left in the U.S. that have

rooms this small, even at the least expensive schools. Furthermore, students must walk outside to shared restroom facilities. I hope we can plan

One way supporters can help is by joining the Rector’s Guild. Funds from the Rector’s Guild can make a significant impact on the overall success of operations and the environment.”

for new dorm rooms in the not too distant future.” That also holds true for technological upgrades to classrooms and new laboratories for homiletics. One way supporters can help is by joining the Rector’s Guild. Funds from the Rector’s Guild can make a significant impact on the overall success of operations and the environment. “A new residence facility and technologically advanced classrooms and labs would enable the seminary to

become involved in distance learning initiatives for clergy and the laity plus on campus residence programs during the summer months. These are multi-

million dollar capital undertakings that I believe would be a wonderful support to our mission of training future priests and laity.”Keith summarized, “For 40 plus years the seminary has done a spectacular job helping to form, educate and train new priests. With

continued support of our benefactors and the top notch team of faculty and staff, I believe we’re poised to continue that tradition for the next 40 years and beyond.”

In Memory ofThomas Aquinas Murphy

Trustee, Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary

Retired Chairman, General Motors Corporation

“May God Hold You

in the Palm of His Hand”

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WORDS TO GROW IN WISDOM AND FAITH

All the words listed below are in the puzzle - left, right, up, down or diagonally. After you have found all the words, look for the letters that are circled and place them in the correct order to form a Mystery name.

Amen, Ask, Brennan, Bible, Bishop, Campus, Diaconate, Divinity, Eucharist, Exams, Formation, Human, Library, Monsignor, Omega, Pastoral Priest, Seminarians, Seminary, Spirit, St. Vincent de Paul, Theology, Trustees

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M O K S A D C A T H O I C O I

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hef Philippe PedemeyA candid conversation with the man be-hind SVDP’s refectory and food services.

Dialogue: How many meals does your kitchen staff prepare in normal semester’s week? Pedemey: We prepare three meals a day – breakfast, lunch and dinner – 7 days a week.Dialogue: What are some of the special functions and receptions you cater?Pedemey: Holiday dinners such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, graduation dinners and the annual Friends of the Seminary event.Dialogue: Tell us about your staff.Pedemey: My staff includes assistant chefs Pedro Chavez and Bruce Cotler who are responsible for dinners, Sunday brunch prep and special events. They also oversee the kitchen. David Crisco is responsible for salad bar prep, desserts and catering; Sophia Torres, is responsible for the up-keep of the kitchen and dining room, but also serves as a cook, and Marie Joseph serves as our dishwasher. Dialogue: Who cooks at home?Pedemey: My wife of 24 years, Anita, and I share cooking duties. She has favorites that she prepares and so do I. Chef Philippe and Anita have two sons: Stephane, 18 and Christophe, 23. The Pedemey family resides in West Palm Beach. Dialogue: When you cook for yourself, what do you eat? Pedemey: I enjoy roasts, barbeque and stews.Dialogue: Do you have a couple of favorite recipes you can share with our readers? Pedemey:

CLASSIC DUCK A L’ORANGE:(Recipe Summary – prep time: 10 minutes; cook time: 2 hours; yield: 2-3 servings)2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, about 6 oranges, orange rinds reserved1 (5 - pound) duck, cleaned with innards, wing tips and excess fat removed2 oranges, peeled2/3 cup sugar1 tablespoon Peychaud Bitters1 ½ cups duck or chicken stock2 tablespoons arrowroot dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water½ cup Grand Marnier liqueurPreheat oven to 500 degrees F. Roughly chop the orange rinds and place in the cleaned duck cavity. Place the stuffed duck on a baking rack over a baking sheet with ½-inch of water. Bake until skin turns golden brown and lightly crisp, about 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees F and continue cooking until duck reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees F, about 1 hour.In a medium heavy saucepan combine the orange juice, peels and sugar over a medium high heat and reduce to ¾ cup. Add Peychaud Bitters to orange juice gastrique and set aside.Add hot duck stock to reduce orange gastrique and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes to reduce. Add arrowroot mixture to thicken. Remove duck from roasting pan and discard the fat from the pan. Remove orange rinds from duck cavity. Let rest

Dialogue: Tell us about your French heritage and culinary training. Pedemey: I was born in a little town called Le Bouscat in the suburbs of Bordeaux, the well known center of the French wine country. I completed a three year internship at the Chambres des Metiers de la Gironde and at Pouquet Bakery, in Bordeaux, France in September of 1980. I moved to the U.S. shortly thereafter and began my career as a pastry chef. I have more than 25 years of experience as a chef in bakeries, food chains, a 5 star hotel and large scale cafeterias.Dialogue: What styles for cooking influence you the most when setting a menu? Pedemey: Before establishing a menu I carefully study the clientele and develop a menu that caters to their various tastes.Dialogue: What are some of the student favorite dishes? Pedemey: Students enjoy soups made from scratch, various meats served with a wide variety of different sauces, rice and beans and a variety of pastries.

10 minutes before carting.Add the Grand Marnier to roasting pan and place over 2 burners on medium high heat. Deglaze pan, scraping continuously with a large wooden spoon. Reduce for 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the orange sauce in the pan into a gravy boat and serve with carved duck.SOUFFLE’ GLACE’ AU GRAND MARNIER(Easy to make and usually dessert at our home on Christmas Eve.)1 ¾ ounces of butter (room temperature)4 egg yolks5 tablespoons icing sugar5 tablespoons Grand Marnier (or Cointreau)6.8 ounces of cream4 egg whites3 bowlsPut butter, egg yolks and icing sugar into the largest bowl and mix until it’s a creamy mass. Add the Grand Marnier.Beat the cream well in a smaller bowl and add to the creamy mass. Add the well beaten egg whites into the mass. Pour into a recipient or small souffle’ forms and let freeze for several hours. To serve and depending on the way you froze the mass, either use an ice cream scoop to make scoops or overthrow the ‘cake’ onto a serving plate and put dark, non-sugared chocolate power over it. Makes about 6 – 8 servings. You can serve some peeled orange filets with it.Et voila’.

Dialogue: What brought you to SVDP? Pedemey: I had been Food Manager/Coordinator for Motorola Compass Group until December 2004 when the Boynton Beach Branch was closed. Campus Administrator Keith Parker, who also had worked for Motorola in a supervisory position and was aware of my culinary talents, approached me about the position at St. Vincent. I accepted this responsible and challenging position in June of 2005 since I am able to put to use my management skills and my food preparation expertise for our mutual benefit.

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Fr. Tim Sherwood –

T H E TOage, right before joining the Navy. Yet, my fi rst memories of considering priesthood was as a boy watching my step-father pray the rosary and going to Mass with him. My fi rst serious discernment was in the Navy. Our chaplain on ship was a priest, and he would have me do various things for him. One day he asked me if I had ever considered becoming a priest. I started seriously considering it from that day forward.

“My path was somewhat crooked. I entered college seminary at St. John Vianney in Miami after a four year enlistment in the Navy. After two years, I left the seminary thinking that priesthood was not for me. I went back to Missouri and had a number of jobs, like police work, landscaping and house painting. I eventually went back to school on my own for a time and even became a seminarian for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. I graduated from St. Louis University as a St. Louis seminarian, but transferred back to the Diocese of St. Petersburg and spent one year at St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary. I then requested a one-year leave of absence and worked at a hospital in Washington, Missouri for that year to further discern my vocation. Finally, after that year, I came back and fi nished my studies. I graduated from

The path to the priesthood for Father Tim Sherwood of the Diocese of St. Petersburg was in his words “crooked” since it included several directional changes and a range of experiences. He was ordained in 1993 and currently serves as pastor of St. Joseph Church in St. Petersburg, his fi rst pastorate.

Father Sherwood grew up in rural America. “They were happy years of country life and small town values,” he notes. The son of Laurence Ludwig and Gwendolyn Ludwig Sherwood, Father Sherwood’s biological father, Randolph Sherwood, passed away before he was born. His mother then married Laurence Ludwig, who died in 2005 just six months short of his 100th

birthday. “My half-brother was killed in 1976 and my mother is still alive, but struggling with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).

The Ludwig family moved to St. Petersburg in 1980 shortly after Father Sherwood graduated from Union High School in Missouri. Father Tim came to Florida in 1983 after a four-year enlistment in the Navy. He then attended St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami for two years.

The Path to the Priesthood“I am a convert,” said Father Sherwood. “I became a Catholic at 18 years of

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St. Vincent in 1993 and was ordained on May 22nd of that same year at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg.”

In addition to his undergraduate degree from St. Louis University with dual majors in Philosophy & Letters and Theological Studies and Master of Divinity from St. Vincent, Father Sherwood has a Master of Arts in Story Arts and Reading from East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, and a Doctor of Ministry in Preaching from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL. He is a doctoral candidate in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, and plans to graduate in May of 2008.

Advanced Studies in Preaching

“All of my post-ordination studies have focused on preaching. My motivation for advanced studies was, and continues to be, very simple: self-improvement

and continued growth. I enjoy the challenge and want to be the best priest I can be, with God’s help.”

With responsibilities as a pastor and student Father Sherwood has limited free time, but he enjoys “listening to music, playing guitar, movies, books, friends, walking, travel, magic tricks and of course, storytelling.

“I fi nd my work at St. Joseph’s parti-cularly fulfi lling. It is one of only two parishes in our diocese with a signifi cant black Catholic population. Sunday Mass is an energetic and uplifting experience. We have a fantastic Gospel Choir that gets everyone on their feet clapping, singing and moving to the music. Our liturgy is normally 11/2 to 2 hours long, but the time seems to fl y by and nobody even notices. ”

Father Sherwood has “good memories of my time at St. Vincent. I formed strong bonds of friendship with many

seminarians, most who are now priests, that will last a lifetime.

My experience with the faculty and staff of the seminary was also very positive.

Value of a Regional Seminary “The policy of the diocese where I am doing my doctoral studies during the summers is to send their seminarians to a number of different seminaries around the world. There are some benefi ts to that approach, I suppose. However, I fi nd that the benefi ts of a regional seminary create a greater collegial bond and familiarity between its priests and dioceses. There is also the advantage of greater oversight in the training of seminarians, particularly with a focus to specifi c pastoral needs in that geographical area. One obvious example at SVDP is its bilingual resources. The need for Spanish speaking priests in Florida is increasing.”

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WILDWOOD COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN On April 25, four ladies representing the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) from St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Wildwood visited the

seminary. Pictured from left to right are Ann Mador, Diane McCarthy, seminarian Hector Vazquez, Pat Reavy, and Mary Ann Brown. After a tour of campus, a welcome orientation and Mass, they joined the seminarians for lunch. The CCW made the trip to learn more about how they may become involved with and assist the seminary.

SEMINARIAN JEAN R. FRANCOIS HONOREDJean Robert Francois has been named as the Caring Kitchen volunteer of the year for his flexibility, willingness to go that extra mile and all around caring for the people that we serve. Jean Robert has been assisting at The Caring Kitchen for two years now and has been called upon to perform a variety of tasks. From unloading trucks, to visiting shut-ins, to leading prayer groups, Jean Robert has shown the utmost respect and love for those that we serve. Jean Robert has been instrumental in helping a Caring Kitchen participant to reinstate her food stamps, spending one entire afternoon at the food stamp office helping to present and explain the misunderstanding that had led to the family being disqualified for the benefit. We have called upon Jean Robert to interpret on many occasions, which makes our work with the Creole speaking community ever so much more effective. Because of volunteers serving at the Caring Kitchen, hot lunch is served to an average of 177 people each day.

ART QUINN GRADUATES FROM FAUCongratulations are in order to one of the faculty of St. Vincent de Paul Seminary.

Mr. Arthur G. Quinn recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with the degree Education Specialist in adult education leadership. Mr. Quinn has been a member of the faculty since 1996 and is director of the library. He also holds graduate degrees in theology and library science.

FR. REMIGIUSZ OF ST. CATHERINE IN ORANGE PARK LEADS GROUP ON VISITFr. Remigiusz Blaszkowski (Class of ’05) lead a contingent of 40 from St. Catherine in Orange Park, Diocese of St. Augustine on April 18 to SVDP. Fr. James Boddie, (Class of ‘77) Alumni Representative on the Board

of Trustees, and Pastor at St. Catherine was also on hand as was Associate Pastor Fr. Timothy Lindenfelser (Class of ‘94).

DR. EMILIO CHAVEZ IS EVERYWHEREFaculty member Dr. Emilio spent Holy Week (Mar. 31-Apr. 9, 2007) in Rome participating in the activities (talks, liturgies) of the Community of Sant’Egidio, including many of the US members. For info on this Community,

please see www.santegiidio.org. On the second and fourth W e d n e s d a y s of each month at Radio Peace 1040AM, Miami, the archdiocesan station, Dr. Emilio is being aired on

biblical and other topics, on Willie Castro’s program, from 7:30 am to 8 am.

SVDP STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTS NEW OFFICERS – RAISES DOLLARS FOR CHARITIESFew know that the SVDP seminarians raise funds and volunteer in various capacities on a regular basis for their chosen charities. This charitable work, by choice of student leadership and theology class selects a favorite organization and goes to work for them once a month. The Student Council

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reported year end totals for class sponsored charitable donations and new officers for the coming academic year.5th Theology: $3,900 – Dan Powell Memorial Drive for El Cenacolo Drug Rehabilitation Program in St. Augustine, 4th Theology: $2,474 – Missionaries of the Poor in Uganda, Africa, 2nd Theology: $1,048 – Open Door Women’s Clinic, Tallahassee, 1st Theology: $2,100 – Guardian of Dreams, Jacksonville, – Education funding for children of low-income families.The new Student Council officers for the 2007 – ‘08 Academic Year are: President, Richard Vigoa; Vice President, Mario De Armas; Secretary, Sean Williams; and Treasurer, David Zirilli. Class Officers are : Theology I – To Be Announced; II Theology – Matthew Worthen and III Theology – Robert Johnson.

ALUMNI MAKE COVER OF NATIONAL PUBLICATIONThree alumni of SVDP appeared on the cover of the spring ’07 issue of National C o n f e r e n c e of Vocations D i r e c t o r s or NCDVD. Their picture was used in reference to an

article about reaching Hispanic candidates for vocations. SVDP is the only bilingual multicultural theologate in the southeastern U.S. Pictured from right to left are Rev. Eric Zeeger, Rev. Harry Loubriel, and Rev. Flavio Montes Colon from the class of 2005.

SISTER MARGARITA GOMEZ PUBLISHED IN SPANISH PERIODICALVIDA RELIGIOSA, a monthly periodical for religious men and women in Spain and Latin America by the Misioneros del Corazon de Maria (Claretian Priests) in Spain, published the February “Retiro del Mes” (The monthly

retreat) developed by SVDP faculty Sister Margarita. It was entitled, “Gratuitad del amor. Llamada en el amor a amar” (Love is gratuitous, A call from love to love).

DEACONS STUDY WEEKThe week of June 4-8, twelve deacons from throughout Florida were on campus for a week of study under the direction of SVDP

faculty member Dr. Antonio Lopez. Present and attending included: Carlos Taja, Ira Sanwney, Richard Moser, Jorge Gonzalez, Bob Krebbs, Joey Corrion, Santos Rodriquez, Stan Grenn, Steven Turner, Emilio Fallero, Luis Castellanos and David Powell.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MAKES GIFT TO SEMINARYOn May 26th in Orlando at the Annual Knights of Columbus State Convention, State Deputy Bob Read presented SVDP Rector/President Msgr. Keith Brennan a check for $15,000 in support of SVDP Building Fund. Msgr. Brennan made a short address e x p r e s s i n g special thanks and gratitude for support of vocations and the seminary to several hundred members and guests present for the presentation.

SVDP IN MIDST OF EXPANDING AWARENESSIf you had not noticed, SVDP is slowly but surely undertaking a campaign to increase its level of awareness across the state within the Catholic community. Step one was

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SEMINARY CIRCA 1963This photo was taken November 25, 1963 by D. B. Field of St. Vin-cent de Paul under construction.The upper middle center shows the foundation being laid for the Chapel. The St. Vincent de Paul facili-ties are now 44 years old.

PICTURE FROM THE PASTPICTURE FROM THE PAST

In MemoriamWe ask for your prayers for recently deceased members of our St. Vincent de Paul family.

Edith M. Champigny, April 24, Chicopee, Massachusetts – the mother of Fr. Richard Champigny, parochial vicar at St. Jude parish in Boca Raton.

Esther Bryant, May 30, Greenacres, Florida – the Grandmother of Clayton Deese, St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary employee.

Dorothy Schaefer, June 12, New Jersey – Mother of Fr. Richard Schaefer, retired priest of the Diocese of Palm Beach

Felix Ndeyekiyo, June 11, Tanzania – Father of Fr. Benedict Ndeyekiyo, ALCP, parochial vicar of St. Anastasia Parish

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expanding the distribution and expansion of our new Dialogue. Step two is the total redesign of our web site, www.svdp.edu that will be launched before the Fall semester begins. Step three is an aggressive state-wide direct mail appeal. Complimentingthese efforts are plans to make SVDP p r o m o t i o n a l materials, polo shirts, hats, etc. available via Dialogue and our new web site through the Vincention B o o k m a r t . Finally, alumni and supporters will be able to access information, and resources.

THIRTEEN NEW STUDENTS ACCEPTED FOR NEW ACADEMIC YEAR Luis A. Rivero – II Theology, St. Timothy’s, Miami Biju Vells – I Theology, St. Louis, Pinecrest Fredy A. Yara – I Theology, San Isidro, Pompano Mark D. Librizzi – I Theology, St. Theresa, Titusville

James S. Sternberg – I Theology, Annunciation, Altamonte Springs Michael H. Tall – I Theology, Corpus Christi, Celebration Thomas R. Wanitsky – I Theology, Holy Cross, OrlandoJames P. Grebe – I Theology, Cathedral St. Thomas More, Tallahassee Wilson A. Ospina-Leon – V Theology, St. Catherine of Siena, Orange Park Victor J. Amorose, IV – I Theology, Light of Christ, ClearwaterMatthew A. Cullen – I Theology, St. Luke the Evangelizer, Palm Harbor Emmanuel Bastien, St. James, North Miami Beach Randall O. Mussellman, All Saints, Sunrise

CASTILLO ADOPTIONMaria Eugenia & Frank (MA ’99) Castillo adopted Andres Eduardo in January of this year. Eduardo was born in Managua, Nicaragua and baptized by his uncle, Rev. Rolando J. Castillo (Class of ’94) March 10 at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Miami. Frank is Campus Minister at Archbishop McCarthy High School, Southwest Ranches, and teaches Religious Studies at Broward Community College. He is also a Doctor of Ministry student at Barry University. Maria Eugenia is a bereavement counselor with Catholic Hospice.

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