SVOTS Alumni Gather in Chicago Area
21 April 2012 • Off-campus Event • By Pdn. Joseph Matusiak
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St. Vladimir's Seminary alumni and friends in ChicagoMore than thirty-five St. Vladimir's Seminary alumni, representing twelve graduating classes, as well as friends and prospective seminarians, gathered at St. Joseph Church, Wheaton, Illinois for a Bright Friday dinner sponsored by the SVOTS Alumni Association. Archpriest Alexander Rentel, assistant professor of Canon Law and Byzantine Studies at the seminary, together with Protodeacon Joseph Matusiak, director of Alumni Relations, joined the group for an evening of prayer, fellowship, and good food.
Father Alexander gave a short presentation on the current state of the seminary and spoke about exciting programs and projects planned for the future. Protodeacon Joseph spoke briefly about the plans of the Alumni Association for the upcoming 75th Anniversary Year commemorating the founding St. Vladimir's (2013). Protodeacon Joseph also thanked the alumni for their good work in supporting the seminary, especially in terms of identifying young men and women interested in a seminary education, and he reported an increase in inquiries and applications to the seminary for the coming academic year over last year.
The dinner was facilitated by the rector of St. Joseph Church, Archpriest John Matusiak, with help and support from the parishoners of the parish.
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Archpriest John Matusiak, rector of St. Joseph's, welcoming alumni.jpg "Archpriest Alexander Rentel and Priest Abi Chacko")
Archpriest Alexander Rentel and Priest Abi Chacko.jpg "Priest Stephen J. Hrycyniak and Archpriest Andrew Harrison")
Priest Stephen J. Hrycyniak and Archpriest Andrew Harrison.jpg "Protodeacon John Coleman and friend of St. Vladimir's Nathan Shackelford")
Protodeacon John Coleman and friend of St. Vladimir's Nathan Shackelford.jpg "Priest Gregory Bruner and son")
Priest Gregory Bruner and son.jpg "Priest Silouan Rolando and wife Gina")
Priest Silouan Rolando and wife Gina.jpg "Archpriest Alexander Rentel, assistant professor of Canon Law")
Archpriest Alexander Rentel, assistant professor of Canon Law.jpg "St. Vladimir's Alumni Board member Priest Abi Chacko")
St. Vladimir's Alumni Board member Priest Abi Chacko.jpg "Archpriest Alexander Rentel and Protodeacon Joseph Matusiak fielding questions from alumni")
Archpriest Alexander Rentel and Protodeacon Joseph Matusiak fielding questions from alumni.jpg "Archpriest John Matusiak and parishioners of St. Joseph's who assisted with the dinner")
Archpriest John Matusiak and parishioners of St. Joseph's who assisted with the dinner
