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Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance (Trappists)
INFORMATION BULLETIN 149 |
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December 2003 III) -- Spanish language Session for New Superiors : IV) -- Called by the Lord :
- Orval [50] : For health reasons, Dom Matthieu CAUWE, superior ad nutum then Abbot of N.D. of Orval (Belgium) in 2001, has presented his resignation to the Abbot General. The latter has accepted it with the consent of his Council, and it took effect on 22 September, 2003. On September 30, 2003, Dom Ivo, abbot of Westmalle and Father Immediate, has appointed Brother Jean KREMER as superior ad nutum at Our Lady of Orval, Belgium. Dom Jean was born in 1949. He entered Orval in 1980 and made his commitment as oblate in 1990, and solemn profession in 1996. At the moment of his appointment, he was prior of his comunity.
- La Trappe [02] : Approaching the age of 75, Dom Marie-Gérard DUBOIS, superior ad nutum, then Abbot of La Trappe in 1977 has presented his resignation to the Abbot General who has accepted it with the consent of his Council. This resignation took effect on 27th October, 2003, the 303rd anniversary of the death of Abbot de Rance. On November 17, 2003, Father Guerric REITZ-SEJOTTE was named superior ad nutum of the Abbey of Our Lady of La Trappe (France). Dom Guerric was born in 1961. He entered La Trappe in 1987, made his solemn profession in 1993 and was ordained to the priesthood in 2002. Before being named superior ad nutum, Dom Guerric had been prior and infirmarian in the Community.
- Campénéac : [19*] : On October 2, 2003, at the end of her first abbatial mandate, Mother Michael LE TENDRE was reelected abbess for an indefinite term.
- Roscrea [29] : For health reasons, Dom Laurence WALSH, Abbot of N.D. of Roscrea (Irland) since 2000, has presented his resignation to the Abbot General. The latter has accepted it with the consent of his Council, and it took effect on October 28, 2003. On November 26, 2003, Father Kevin DALY was elected abbot for a six year term. The election was confirmed by the Abbot General. Dom Kevin was born on 1934, he entered Roscrea (Ireland) in 1958, made solemn profession on 1963 and was ordained a priest in 1965. At the time of his election, Dom Kevin was the prior and the bursar.
- Grandselve [44*] : On October 30, 2003, Mother Marie-Angèle NGOU, was elected Titular Prior for a six year term. The election was confirmed on the same day by the Abbot General. Mother Marie-Angèle was born in 1962. She entered Grandselve 1984 and was solemnly professed in 1994. At the time of the election, Sister was superior ad nutum and novice mistress.
- Port-du Salut [05] : On November 15, 2003, Father Joseph DESCHAMPS was named superior ad nutum of the Abbey of Our Lady of Port-du-Salut. Dom Joseph, originally from the diocese of Tournai in Belgium, was born in 1938. Dom Joseph was a member of the Society of the Missionaries of Africa. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1963 and served the missions in Guinea and in Mali. Dom Joseph entered the Abbey of Port-du-Salut in 1996 and made his solemn profession in 2000. Before being named superior ad nutum, Dom Joseph had been prior and novice master.
- Sobrado [81] : On November 25, 2003, Father Carlos GUTIÉRREZ CUARTANGO was elected prior for a six year term. The Abbot General has confirmed the election and the new prior was installed on the same day. Dom Carlos was born on 1960, he entered Sobrado in 1981, made solemn profession on 1987 and was ordained a priest in 1989. At the time of his election, Dom Carlos was the novice director.
- Assumption [03*] : Effective from January 8, 2004, Sister Rita RODRIGUE will be superior ad nutum of Our Lady of Assumption (Canada) appointed by the Father Immediate, Dom Bede Stockill, abbot of Our Lady of Calvary. Mother Rita was born on March 12, 1934 in Maine, USA. She entered Wrentham in 1955, making profession in 1957. She served the community of Mount Saint Mary as cellarer for many years. She was prioress for 9 years. At the time of her appointment, she was again cellarer. This appointment was made with the consent of Mother Agnes Day, expressing the commitment of the Wrentham community to help one of the most senior monasteries of nuns of our Order.
- Saint Sauveur [97] : On October 12, 2003, Dom Paul, Abbot of Latroun (Israel) delegated to Dom Guillaume, Abbot of Mont-des-Cats (France) his powers of foundator abbot of Saint Sauveur (Lebanon) until the next General Chapter.
- Marija Zvijezda [27] : On October 30, 2003, the Prefect of the Congregation of Religious (CIVCSVA), His Eminence Eduardo Cardinal Martinez Somalo, named Dom François de PLACE Apostolic Administrator of the Community of Marija Zvijezda (Bosnia).
- Document on Formation (Ratio) : We wish to draw your attention to the fact that number 70 of the document was not complete. Actually, the Central Commission at Orval in 1995 made the final precision. The Central Secretary of Formation is to be elected for a three year term and can be re-elected. This precision is to be added in the Ratio at no. 70. (Cf. Minutes of the Central Commission, Orval 1995, p.39, votes 112 and 113.) Your noting this addition is appreciated.
III) The Spanish Language Session of Formation, Seminar for New Superiors: this brief resume is by Dom Jes ús PENALVA (N.-D. de Paraiso).
From
the 2nd until the 14th of October at the monastery
of Tre Fontane in Rome a seminar of formation for the new Superiors was
held for the Spanish speaking superiors. It was entitled :
The
Abbatial
Service Today.
Pastoral and Canonical Aspects.
The requirement to be a participant was to have received the service of
superior after the MGM of Lourdes. There were 14 superiors in the group,
monks and nuns. The session was the first of three that are planned.
There will be analogous sessions, one for the French speaking superiors
and the other for the English speaking superiors. 1. M. Danièle Levrard, a member of the Abbot General's Counsel, opened the seminar presenting in a condensed form during two sessions, the most recent essential legislative documents of the Order. M. Danièle gave an explanation of the material that was both detailed and clear. She presented the life that each of the documents bring to the communities even though the means is within the apparent coldness of the law. 2. Dom Gonzalo Fernandez, Abbot of Frattocchie, also gave us two sessions speaking on the Abbatial Ministry and Governance, based on the Constitutions and Statutes 33 to 35. His references to the Rule, the Ratio and the vade mecum for abbots and abbesses enriched the themes that were presented with much unction. 3. Two themes were developed by Dom Augustine Roberts, abbot of Azul (Argentine), in a language that was frugal and profound. One part treated the necessity and methods of consultation that are given in our Constitutions number 36 to 38: consultation of the Brothers (Sisters), the Conventual Chapter and the Abbot's Council. In the other part, Dom Augustine treated a topic that is always delicate, that is the separation from the community (Constitutions and Statutes 59 - 66). The technical elements and the pastoral attention are two aspects that all the superiors should know and join with the most subtle prudence and deepest wisdom in these situations. 4. Dom Santiago Fidel Ordoñez, a member of the Abbot General's Council, gave an approach to the theme of the Abbot as Teacher. He wonderfully presented all the potential offered on the theme in the Ratio Institutionis. The riches found there are abundant, as we were shown. Dom Santiago's method and his capacity to synthesis assisted in making a vast and difficult topic clear. 5. The abbot and abbess as administrators (Constitutions and Statutes 41 to 44 and the Statute on Temporal Administration) were the themes treated for almost two days by Father Emmanuel Noguchi, of the Monastery of Phare, (Japan). His mastery of the subject joined with his good humor and the novelty of his Spanish with a Japanese accent, contributed to making an abstract topic very interesting and attractive. 6. Dom Salvador Toro, Prior of Sobrado and one of the oldest superiors still actively in charge of a Community, was invited to treat two themes in part because of his long experience. The two topics were "The Father Immediate and the Regular Visitation" and "The General Chapter and the Central Commissions". Being shown the humane and pastoral aspects of these four permanent structures of the Order gave a contribution that was very enriching and very useful for understanding the service of authority. 7. With a presentation almost each day, Dom Bernardo Olivera developed the theme of Spiritual Accompaniment, a subject considered very important at the level of ecclesial life and monastic life. Several years ago there was a similar movement with regard to lectio divina. It is to be hoped that in the near future what once happened for lectio will now happen for spiritual accompaniment, that the leading role it enjoyed during monasticism's finer moments soon will be reappropriated. The human warmth and availability of Dom Bernardo, as well as his personal experience in this arena, put the finishing touches on a theme of great spiritual beauty. There were various Pastoral Exchanges, some with Dom Augustine, others with Dom Salvador, with the Abbot General, with the Council of the Abbot General; there was festive meal with the Community of Tre Fontane who welcomed us so fraternally and a joyous meal with the community of the Generalate at Viale Africa when we visited Dom Bernardo. All of these various elements were a part of the seminar, a time of serious work rich with learning and fraternal support.
- Nazareth : [28*] On 12th December, 2002, Sister Elisabeth SERGOYNNE slept in the Lord. Born on 24th July, 1919, at Peizegem (Belgium), she entered Nazareth on 15th August,1954, and made Solemn Profession on 27th August, 1956. - Tulebras : [38*] On 19th December, 2002, Sister Josefina MARTIN MARTINEZ died in the Lord. Born at Villavedon (Burgos, Spain) in 1920, she entered Tulebras in 1937, and made Solemn Profession in 1942. On 27th April, 2003, Sister Gloria JARUTA died in the Lord. Born at Monteaguda (Navarra, Spain) in 1915, she entered Tulebras in 1941, and made Solemn Profession in 1945. She was prioress from 1978 to 1989. On 1st November,2003, Sister Begoña LOYA GARCIA died in the Lord. Born in 1922 at Bilbao (Spain), she entered Tulebras in 1958, and made Solemn Profession in 1963. - Timadeuc : [17] On 20 July, 2003, Father Henry DESFRICHES-DORIA died in the Lord. Born on 20th August, 1918, he entered Timadeuc in 1945, after a five year imprisonment in Germany. He made Solemn Profession in 1950 and was ordained priest in 1952. He was Guest-Master for 25 years: his availability, his high sense of humor and his great culture captivated numerous guests as they attested by personal testimonies. He later exercised his artistic talents in the creation of an Icons Workshop. - Bellefontaine [06] On 9th August,2003, Brother Jean-Baptiste BARREAU died in the lord. Born in 1928 at Begrolles (France), he entered Bellefontaine in 1953, made Solemn Profession in 1959. From 1957 till his death, he was in charge of the farm and especially of the cattle herd. On 22nd November,2003, Brother Laurent DRAPEAU died in the Lord. Born in 1912, and entered Bellefontaine in 1944. He had 56 years of Monastic Profession . He served the community in the area of the farm, and had been responsible for the laundry for many years. During the last years, he spent his time at the candy shop. - Maria Frieden [31*] On 11th August,2003, Sister Ancilla HECKLER died in the Lord. Born on 7th October,1964, near Breme (Germany), she lived with the community since 2001. She received the habit on 15th AUGST,2002, a date on which she had begun her novitiate as oblate. Her health did not permit her to live a normal trappist monastic life. Sister died prematurely and suddenly at Duren-Birkesdorf hospital.in - Chimay [13*] On 8th August, 2003, Sister Gerarda van den BOGAARD died in the Lord. Born in 1914 in Holland, she entered Chimay in 1931, and made Solemn Profession in 1936. She was the sister of Dom Cyprien van den Bogaard, retired abbot of Tilburg. She participated in numerous Chapters as assistant at the secretariat. Sister also did much to assist in the printing of numerous Cistercian Texts. Her work in this area established many long term friendships in the Order. - Arevalo [30*] On 10th September,2003, Sister Compasion GARCIA GARCIA died in the Lord. Born in 1918, she entered Arevalo (Spain), in 1945, and made Solemn Profession in 1950. - Mont-des-Cats [11] On 22nd September, 2003, Dom Remy DECLERCQ died in the Lord. Born on 5th March, 1928, at Lesquin (France), he entered Mont-des-Cats in 1949 and made Solemn Profession there in 1957. He left for Maromby (Madagascar) in 1971. Two years later, he became claustral prior until 1983. He was then sent to Port du Salut as Father Master and was elected Abbot there in 1987. After his resignation in 2000, already seriously ill, he returned to Mont-des-Cats. - Spencer [26] On 6th October, 2003, Father Theophane BOYD died in the Lord. Born in 1929, he entered Spencer (USA) in 1950, made Solemn Profession in 1955, and was ordained a priest the same year. At Snowmass since 1984, he has been retreat master, confessor, cantor and librarian. He was much appreciated by guests and retreatants, and took an active part in the ecumenical dialogue with Eastern Religions. One of his brothers is Msgr Joseph Boyd of New York. On 10th November, 2003, Father Marius GRANATO died in the Lord. Born in 1916, he entered Spencer (USA) in 1957, after having been a lieutenant in the Army Air Force during the World War II and the Korean war. He made Solemn Profession in 1963, and was ordained priest in 1964. Joining the group of founders of Azul, he was second superior there for some years. Chaplain of respective communities of Wrentham, Quilvo and Humocaro. He, for various periods, had been prior and sub-prior at Spencer. - Igny [23*] On 17th October, 2003, Sister Dominique ROUSSEAU died in the Lord. Born in 1915 at Chateauroux (France), she entered Igny in 1938, and made profession in 1940. In 1945, she was part of the second group sent to help the community of Echourgnac. Sister returned to Igny in 1961, where she remade her stability. With deep faith, regular at prayer and at lectio, filled with the beauty of creation, she gave herself generously in the services which were assigned to her, loving deeply the community. - La Fille-Dieu [17*] On 6th October,2003, Sister Marie-Agnes LONGCHAMP died in the Lord. Born in 1907, she entered La Fille-Dieu (Suisse) in 1926, and made profession in 1929. Very attached to her family, her friends and the community of which she was the most senior member, her ardent missionary spirit was the source of great labor in the service of the Missions. - Soleilmont [21*] On 2nd November, 2003, some months before her centenary, Sister Marie-Cecile van PUT died in the Lord. Born in July1904, in Belgium, she entered Soleilmont in 1926, and made profession in 1928. - Kurisumala [96] On 9th November,2003, Brother Anand CHARIVUVILA died in the Lord. Born in 1928, he entered Kurisumala (Inde) in 1967, and made profession in 1970. He served the community being responsible for the work and for the flower garden. - Berkel [26*] On 10th November, 2003, Sister Antonia GRAM died in the Lord. Born in 1918 at Steenbergen (The Netherlands) she entered Berkel in June 1940, and made profession in 1942. On 18th November, 2003, Sister Stefanie VELTMAN died in the Lord. Born in 1906 at Steenbergen (The Netherlands), she entered Berkel in 1938, and made profession in 1948. -La Clarté-Dieu [36*] On 4th November, 2003, Sister Alberic DUMONT died in the Lord. Born in 1920 at Boulogne (France), she entered Igny in 1939, and made Solemn Profession in 1944. In 1955, she was appointed as one of the founders of La Clarte-Dieu where she arrived on 6th August, 1956. She died in this monastery surrounded by her sisters, leaving behind a good witness of fidelity. Her elder sister, Sr. Marie-Benoît, nun at Igny, died there on Ascension day, 2003. - Bricquebec [10] On 14th November, 2003, Father Jaime MICHELENA CASTANEDA died in the Lord. Born in 1916 at Palencia (Spain), he entered San Isidoro in 1933, made profession in 1935, and was ordained a priest in 1940. He was one of the founding members of Cardeña. Sent to Japan in 1953, he served as chaplain for 50 years the communities of Nishinomyia, Miyako, Nasu and Imari alternately. - Glencairn [24*] On 4th December, 2003, Sister Roberta O’DONOVAN died in the Lord. Born in 1918 in Ireland, she entered Glencairn in 1949, and made profession in 1952. She was from a family of three children – all three Cistercians. Her two brothers were monks of Mount Melleray. The elder, Br. Berchmans, entered later at the Chartreuse of Parkminster, and the younger died some years ago at Mount Melleray.
We recommend each one of them to the prayers of all the brothers and sisters of the Order.
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