Most Rev . Allen H . Vigneron Archbishop of Detroit , Chairman
INSIDE SPRING / SUMMER 2023
Most Rev . Francis Y . Kalabat Bishop of the Eparchy of St . Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Catholic Church USA
Most Rev . Robert D . Gruss Bishop of Saginaw
Very Rev . Stephen Burr Rector / President
Very Rev . Jeffrey D . Day Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia , Archdiocese of Detroit
Mrs . Ann Thomas Battersby Executive Producer , WJR Radio-AM
Mrs . Carol Ann Fausone Brigadier General ( ret .), President , Senior Clergy Village
Mrs . Vanessa Denha Garmo Founder , Epiphany Communications and Coaching
Mr . Terrence B . Larkin Retired General Counsel , Lear Corporation
Dr . Isaiah McKinnon Retired Associate Professor of Education , University of Detroit / Mercy ; Former Deputy Mayor , City of Detroit ; Retired Chief of Police , City of Detroit
Very Rev . J . J . Mech Rector , Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Mr . Michael T . Ritchie President , Comerica Bank Michigan Market
Mrs . Lourdes Smith Owner / Mendez Group ; Coordinator of Confirmation and Youth Ministry , St . Damian of Molokai Parish , Pontiac
FEATURES
4 Deus Caritas Est : God Is Love Benedict XVI ’ s encyclical Deus Caritas Est provides a witness , a testimony , and for some , a balm for those who have been hurt , disappointed , and disillusioned in their quest for love . Dr . Patricia Cooney Hathaway
8 The Three Encyclicals of Pope Benedict XVI Pope Benedict XVI ’ s most significant papal writings , Deus Caritas Est , Spe Salvi , and Caritas in Veritate , provide inspiration and hope in the midst of violence and sin directing us towards Christ , the Incarnate Love of God , who is the true hope of the world . Dr . Robert Fastiggi
12 Benedict XVI and the Proper Hermeneutics of Vatican II In his 2005 Christmas address , Benedict XVI discussed the two contrary hermeneutics — “ discontinuity and rupture ,” and “ reform ”— that persistently make implementation of the Second Vatican Council in large parts of the Church so difficult . Dr . Eduardo Echeverria
SECTIONS
16 Seminarian Formation
• 2023 Transitional Diaconate and Presbyteral Ordinations
• Thirteen Seminarians To Be Ordained Transitional Deacons
• Meet your Seminarians
• Aspiring Military Chaplains Prepare to Serve Parishioners , Members of the Military
• Communal Holy Hour at the Seminary Demonstrates Total Dependence on Jesus
28 Advancing the Mission
• 2022 Desert Golf Classic
• Alumni Spotlight : Josylin Mateus
32 Academic News
• Faculty Highlight : Dr . Donald Wallenfang
• Faculty Updates
• Satellite Courses Bring Opportunities for Learning to Parishes in Metro Detroit
38 Here at the Heart Seminarians Take Charge of Pro-Life Movement with Return of Dinner for Life
Mr . Michael Schoenle Chief Financial Officer , Archdiocese of Detroit
Mr . John Hale President of Corporate Travel
Mr . Robert C . Schwartz Senior Vice President of Ave Maria Mutual Funds
About the Cover
Pope Benedict XVI was passionate about theology . During his papacy , he was devoted to being a learner and student of the truth and sharing his enlightened reflections with all Christian people . This image of Pope Benedict at his desk reflects his profound dedication to studying the Catholic tradition , asking questions , and listening to answers of faith . ( CNS photo / Vatican Media )
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