Gratitude
Born September 5, 1944
Entered February 1, 1964
Resides Cincinnati, OH
As I reflect on the past fifty years, my first response is one of deep gratitude. I am richly blessed and grateful for my family who has always been a source of love and support. I am also filled with gratitude for the wide variety of people who have walked with me – some briefly, others for longer periods of time, and those who continue to share the journey.
I’m grateful for my brother Jesuits with whom I have lived, prayed, studied, and worked.
I’m grateful for the ways they have challenged me – more by their actions than with their words. In my reminiscence they form a rich tapestry composed of a wide variety of colors and diverse textures, woven together by a common vision and a shared spirituality. I’m grateful in knowing that when I am alone, I’m not lonely, especially during those dark and difficult moments, because I do not walk alone; I am a part of something bigger than myself. In this I find both comfort and gratitude.
Besides people, I am grateful for the variety of roles, activities, and events that are part of my journey – from directing theatrical productions to directing retreats; as teacher, administrator, chaplain; as a mentor, a friend, and – most of all – as a brother. All of these have been opportunities for me to participate in the ongoing creative action of God. For that I respond in deep gratitude.
As I look forward, I welcome the gifts of people and events that are yet to be revealed. “For all that has been, Thanks! For all that is to come, Yes!”
| CELEBRATING 75 YEARS IN THE SOCIETY |
| John Kleinhenz, SJ |
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| CELEBRATING 70 YEARS IN THE SOCIETY |
| R. Gerard Albright, SJ |
John Bernbrock, SJ |
Matthew Creighton, SJ |
| James O’Reilly, SJ |
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Ralph Talkin, SJ |
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| CELEBRATING 60 YEARS IN THE SOCIETY |
| William Bichl, SJ |
Leo Cachat, SJ |
Francis Canfield, SJ |
| M. Joseph Casey, SJ |
Anthony Dagelen, SJ |
Frederick Deters, SJ |
| Norman Dickson, SJ |
John Foley, SJ |
William Gerut, SJ |
| Justin Kelly, SJ |
George Lane, SJ |
Patrick Murphy, SJ |
| Richard Murphy, SJ |
Theodore Ross, SJ |
John Saliba, SJ |
| Charles Stang, SJ |
George Traub, SJ |
Richard Twohig, SJ |
| James Von Tobel, SJ |
James Warosh, SJ |
Robert Welsh, SJ |
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| CELEBRATING 25 YEARS IN THE SOCIETY |
| Patrick Fairbanks, SJ |
Benjamin Jimenez, SJ |
Tuan Le, SJ |
| John Moriconi, SJ |
Renzo Rosales, SJ |
Charles Sim Teck Kim, SJ |
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Neal Wilkinson, SJ |
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| CELEBRATING 60 YEARS IN THE PRIESTHOOD |
| Vincent Hagarman, SJ |
William Kelly, SJ |
Edward Sthokal, SJ |
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Earl Weis, SJ |
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| CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN THE PRIESTHOOD |
| Robert Bireley, SJ |
J. Peter Carey, SJ |
Gerald Cavanagh, SJ |
| John Chandler, SJ |
John Chandler, SJ |
J. Leo Klein, SJ |
| Richard Murphy, SJ |
Gerald Regan, SJ |
John Wambach, SJ |
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