Reunion II 2012

Attendees for 2012 XOblate Reunion II
Malvern, PA
Cerrato, Fr. Phil Kotz, Ron Palm, Joe
Corkery, Dennis Kovach, Joe Parise, John
Costigan, John Lehman, Joe Pilat, Tim
DeMilde, Frank McAnulty, Tom Popiel, Joe
Devine, Fr. Bob McCabe, Fr. Dick Powers, Richard
Desmond, Neil McCarthy, Mike Puhl, Steve
Douglas, Jim McCracken, Ray Reca, Frank
Gallagher, Jim McHugh, Joe Reece, OSFS, Fr. Richard
Glatthorn, Greg Maher, Bill Reece, OSFS, Fr. Robert
Gore, OSFS, Fr. Bill Mittendorf, Bill Salzmann, OSFS, Fr. George
Greenfield, OSFS, Fr. Jim Moore, Dick Smith, John
Hagan, OSFS, Fr. Tom Muller, Gerard Steger, Tony
Hallan, Tom Murphy, Jim Vadden, Tom
Hawkinson, Bob Murphy, Tom Vresics, Tom
Hohenleitner, George Nicoletti, Art Young, OCSO, Bro. Joe
Johnson, SSPX, Fr. Mike Norman, OSFS, Fr. Charles Zurack, Don
Kenney, Pat O’Neil, John
Welcoming Remarks 2012 XOSFS Reunion at Malvern, Pa.
By: Bill Mittendorf
Welcome! Thank you Art and All Members of Your Committee. This past Friday, September 7th, I retraced the steps I had made to Childs 52 years ago to the day, when I entered the postulancy. I spent the last couple of days there visiting my old friend, John Brennan. During my stay, I wondered around the place, including the third floor of what is now known as Buckley Hall. You will recall that in addition to the barber shop, the third floor housed the trunks and suitcases. There were several still there to my amasement. I saw a trunk with the name Fr. John Conmy. I didn’t open it. One old black trunk caught my attention. There was an envelope taped onto the top. The trunk had a tag, barely readable, showing Philadelphia as the city of origin. I opened the dusty envelope and found this letter inside. It reads in the voice of Childs:
“ To: The 2012 XOSFS Reunion II, Malvern, Pa.
From: Childs “
I remember you well ! Your presence graced my place. You prayed in my chapel. Studied in my study halls. Cleaned my floors. Kissed my floors at times. Worked in my fields and kitchen. Yes, I was the place of beginnings!
Today, I am the place of endings in many respects. I am no longer the novitiate. I ceased that activity many years ago as the numbers arriving diminished. My dorms and cells are now only storage spaces. My chapel is still here, but now used only for funerals and burials. My farm is no longer. Frs. Conmy, Gaffigan, Buckley, Dan Murphy, Bill Gallagher, and others who served here lie in rest in my cemetery on the hillside, the largest gathering place of Oblates.
I heard you left the Oblates some years ago. You have been gone but not forgotten! I’ve often wondered what happened to you. I want you to know that each of you, in a special way, contributed much to the Oblate way of life. I’m proud of you! Your years of dedicated service to OSFS has contributed to what OSFS is today! This, I’ll never forget!
I’m glad you came to Reunion II. I assure you that your presence is no accident. You answered a call from the Spirit to join your brother confreres: to reconnect with the past, the old stories, but more importantly, to live in the present moment to share and witness to each other who you are. For you are a unique gift! Life, the greatest gift from God! You are bonded to one another and me by love. What could be stronger! Enjoy your days together at Malvern. Come back to Childs to visit me at any time! Walk my grounds. Visit my cemetery. You will recognize most of my residents
Finally, and most importantly! Pray for me, for one another, for your families, for all OSFS, especially my sick and infirm, and all XOSFS. In parting, be yourself! And be that well! You are a treasure to behold in the eyes of God and one another! Peace be with you! “
Good Bye!
Signed: Childs
Bill Albe
Marital status: | Divorced |
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Children: | 3 |
Occupation: | Associate Scientist (retired) / Educator |
Comment:
Seven years with the Oblates! It was as rewarding as it was challenging, always with opportunities for personal development and many great friendships. The life skills learned propelled me through a rewarding career and raising three successful daughters. I'm really looking forward to re-connecting with my 'confreres' at the xOSFS Reunion in September. |
patrick Barney

Marital status: | Married |
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Children: | 4 |
Occupation: | small business owner |
Philip Cerrato
Marital status: | Married |
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Occupation: | psychotherapist/LCSW |
Comment: Hope many from W-P Prov will also show in addition to me & Tom Hallan. Let's do one in the East next! |
Frank DeMilde


Marital status: | Married |
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Occupation: | Retired Educator/IT Support (Ford Motor) |
Comment: I've been hunting you guys down so that I can see what you really look like now! |
Neil Desmond


Marital status: | Married |
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Children: | 4 |
Occupation: | Operations Manager |
Comment: Due to work commitments I cannot get to this reunion but hope that this is successful which will lead to a repeat that I can attend. |
GEORGE DOOHER (N.A.)
Marital status: | Married |
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Children: | 1 |
Occupation: | VERY RETIRED |
Richard Eberle OSFS

Marital status: | Single |
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Occupation: | Oblate - pastor |
Jim Gallagher
Marital status: | Married |
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Occupation: | retired |
George Hohenleitner
Marital status: | Married |
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Children: | 3 |
Occupation: | Retired Secondary School Teacher |
Comment: I am looking forward to meeting my former confreres and discovering them as I never knew them before. In the hearts of Jesus and Mary. |
Father Michael Johnson


Marital status: | Single |
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Occupation: | Priest |
Comment: I was sent the "Wild Geese" link by J.:P. O'Neill, which brought a huge lump to my throat, and not a few tears to my eyes. Bravo, and thanks! Having wandered many years through the valley of the shadow of death wrought by "The Council", I have finally found home with the Society of St. Pius X, which whom I have never been happier or busier. God is good! I hope to be able to attend the reunion, but school will have begun here in Post Falls, and . . . God bless and keep us all in the bosom of His all holy Mother! |