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Exploring the Fundamentals T M SAIC A Magazine for Friends of Sacred Heart Major Seminary FALL 2014 his fall, bishops from around the world together with lay FALL 2014 professionals and experts will gather in Rome for a Synod to SACRED HEART MAJOR SEMINARY address the “Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of the New Evangelization.” The Holy Father himself has spoken repeatedly about the importance of the family in contemporary society as that unique school in which individuals are loved and formed, and from which individuals go forth to give genuine witness to Jesus. In the working document for the Synod, a preparatory document, it is noted, “Since the family is the natural place for personal development, it is the foundation of society and the State.” And then the document goes on to state, “From the very first years of a person’s existence, the family is the place for the transmission and learning “The family is the place for the transmission and learning of values.” of values, such as brotherhood, loyalty, love for the truth and work, and respect and solidarity between generations, not to mention the art of communication and a sense of joy in living.” The work of the Synod will be a critical reflection on the role of the family and individuals in the world today. This issue of the Mosaic will join the conversation and seek to explore the fundamental questions of what it means to be human, the love from which we were created, and how we relate with each other. As a member of the Sacred Heart community, be assured of our continued prayers and gratitude for your generosity. Your contributions make possible the work of formation that we do, preparing our seminarians, permanent deacons, and lay leaders to be heroic witnesses with missionary hearts in the world today. Sincerely yours in Christ, Rev. Msgr. Todd J. Lajiness Rector/President Enter into a “Year of Prayer” the Church of Detroit to season of prayer "I am calling to break out,” announcedaArchbishop Allen for a new to the Pentecost Vigneron people of the Archdiocese of Detroit in a letter on January 28. This “Year of Prayer” began on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and will end on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. The archbishop is inviting all Catholics to be open to a fresh experience of the Holy Spirit. Through prayer and willingness, by example and by action, we can be bolder proclaimers of the Christian message. Learn more about the Year of Prayer at aod.org/yearoffaith, including personal and parish resources. Chairman, Board of Trustees The Most Rev. Allen H. Vigneron Archbishop of Detroit Rector/President Rev. Msgr. Todd J. Lajiness Vice Rector/Dean of Formation Rev. Gerard Battersby Dean of Studies Rev. Timothy Laboe Dean, Institute for Ministry Dr. Janet Diaz Director of Finance, Treasurer Ann Marie Connolly Director of Facilities Management John Duncan Director of Educational Technology Chad Hughes Director of Development and Stewardship David Kelley Director of Institutional Advancement Edmundo Reyes MOSAIC Executive Editor Rev. Msgr. Todd J. Lajiness Editor Daniel Gallio Director of Alumni Relations Rev. Richard Perfetto Contributing Writers Dcn. John Bettin Astrid Caicedo Martha Demerly Dcn. Bob Ervin Sr. Mary Finn, HVM Tamra Fromm Br. Nicholas Hamilton Dr. Daniel Keating Fr. Timothy Laboe Dr. Mark Latkovic Dr. Ralph Martin Mary Provost Dr. Deborah Savage Jan Stuart-Chmielarczyk Fr. John Vandenakker, CC Mosaic is published two times per year by Sacred Heart Major Seminary 2701 Chicago Boulevard Detroit, Michigan 48206 313-883-8500 shms.edu [email protected] © 2014, Sacred Heart Major Seminary Designed by Allegra of Plymouth www.allegra-printing.com