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On June 6, 1991 — the Solemnity of St. Norbert — Rev. Francis Michael Gloudeman, O.Praem. (’84), received the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Twenty-five years later, this Norbertine priest of St.

Hui Paul Thomas Liu (’03) has been ill for some time. Lillian Cao Young (’06) received the following message from him this morning:

I just woke up because I felt I could not breathe. I think this is serious. Could you please ask the TAC friends to pray for me. Thanks. 

In April, this blog reported that Deneys Williamson (’10) had requested prayers for his upcoming ordination to the transitional diaconate. Now, in a new letter to the College, he writes, “Thanks for all your prayers!”

“Most of us have a profound appreciation for our mothers that transcends description,” begins Dr. S.

Whenever the matter of mandatory priestly discipline arises, the arguments put forth in its defense are typically practical in nature, touching on matters pastoral or even financial, but seldom theological. Recognizing this shortcoming in the ongoing discussion, Rev.

“After five intense, happy years of seminary,” writes Deneys Williamson (’10), “I will be ordained to the diaconate, in view of the priesthood!” The ordination will take place on May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, at the Basilica of Saint Apollinaire in Rome.