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The Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw was packed with faithful from across the diocese who came to witness the ordination of Father Adam Maher on June 1.
The Rite of Ordination includes the candidate promising to "discharge the office of priesthood with humility and love, to hold fast to the mystery of faith, to proclaim this faith in word and deed, to embrace the celibate state and to pray for the Church and the whole world," as well as obedience to the bishop and his successors. The candidate then lies prostrate as the congregation prays the Litany of Supplication. Following the prayer, Bishop Cistone and those priests present silently impose their hands upon the candidate. The candidate is then dressed in priestly vestments, a stole and chasuble. He then kneels before the bishop, who anoints his hands with Sacred Chrism and hands over the bread and wine.
A Port Sanilac native, Father Adam completed his seminarian education at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. This July, he will become the Parochial Administrator of Our Lady Consolata Parish, which serves Cass City, Sebewaing, Gagetown and Wilmot.
Regarding his call to the priesthood, Father Adam credits the prayers of so many people to whom he says, "My vocation is the fruit of your prayers. I'm excited to lay my life down for Jesus and for all of you. Your prayers have been preparing me for this. I feel your prayers."
Clergy of the Middlesbrough Diocese gathered in Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Saltburn.
Those present include , on the front row, Fr Dan Cahill, Fr William Massie, and Fr Roger Guiver. Those on the back row include Fr John Paul Leonard, Fr Pat Keogh, Fr Peter Keeling, Canon Michael Bayldon and Fr Brian Nicholson.
On Friday, March 18, sophomores from all Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Saginaw took part in Vocations Day at the Center for Ministry in Saginaw. Students learned about what it means to be called by God and how to best hear and respond to his call. Those in attendance learned about various vocations, including generous single life, the priesthood, religious life and marriage. There were numerous speakers, including a married couple, an engaged couple, priests, religious sisters and more in attendance. The Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, participated in the day and celebrated Mass. During his homily, Bishop Cistone encouraged the young people to be open to God’s will in their lives.
from www.lissfineart.com/1515q0_Stanley+Lewis.htm
Farmstead on fire,near Llwyn-on , early 1920's
Framed (ref: 1515)
Oil on canvas, 13 x 19 5/8in. (33 x 50 cm.)
Exhibited: Stanley Lewis, Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, June-September 2010, cat. no 3.
Literature: Llewellyn, Sacha, Stanley Lewis, published by Liss Fine Art, 2010, p. 26
The Unknown Artist, an exhibition organised by Liss Fine Art in 2010, in association with Cecil Higgins Gallery in Bedford, played a central role in the re-established Lewis's reputation. The exhibition and catalogue were greeted with acclaim in the National press and television, and resulted in works by Lewis being acquired by several museums.
His work is characterised by a direct response to his subject matter which is intensely autobiographical. Lewis, who reached the age of 100 without ever having a solo exhibition, contributed to the organisation of the Cecil Higgins exhibition by providing catalogue notes drawn on recollections from eighty years earlier:
From my earliest work I went out to capture my world around me. Here the ricks of a neighboring house caught fire.
Stanley Lewis (1905 - 2009)
Painter, teacher and museum curator, born in Cardiff. He attended Newport College of Art, 1923-6, and the Royal College of Art, 1926-30, teaching at Newport College in the 193os. After war service he became principal of Carmarthen School of Art for 22 years from 1946, then retired and with his wife founded the Pram and Toy Museum at Beckington, Somerset. He illustrated newspaper articles by his wife Min Lewis and her book Laugharne and Dylan Thomas, in 1967, and had one-man shows at various Laugharne Festivals. Showed for many years with Gwent Art Society, SWG and elsewhere and with Michael Ayrton and Enzo Plazzotta shared a three-man show at Bruton Gallery, Somerset. Newport Museum and Art Gallery holds his work. Lewis' show War Images there in 2003 was based on a large unfinished World War II painting and preparatory draw¬ings which the artist donated to the collection. Stanley Lewis (1905-2009) was reluctant to sell his art during his life-time. He kept all his major works. He later gave some to museums. He turned down offers from galleries, preferring to work without constraints, choosing to earn a much needed regular income through teaching (over 10 years at Newport School of Art and 22 years as Principal of Carmarthen School of Art). Stanley’s art has period charm. It occupies a backwater (rather than the mainstream) of British Art - this is the unmapped territory that art historians will increasingly look at as accounts of 20th Century British Art are revised. His work is highly distinctive and he remained faithful throughout his life to a graphic and stylised manner developed early on in his career. Perhaps the most enduring aspect of his legacy is the remarkable cycle of paintings exhibited at the Royal Academy celebrating Welsh subjects: The Welsh Dress, The Welsh Mole Catcher, The Welsh Farmer, and The Welsh Dresser. There is arguably no other series of genre paintings in British Art which capture so evocatively Welsh identity. Stanley also strongly identified with the land: on the one hand his calling to art was a vocation; on the other his approach was disarmingly unpretentious: ‘I must admit instinct has kept me on the straight-and-narrow path to carry on working my art into what I am: I am a farmer’s son and I have never craved to be in any one else’s shoes.’ Stanley produced little in the way of major paintings during the last decades of the 20th century, though he did continue to draw, (often reworking earlier drawings), and increasingly put his energy into producing and publishing his book illustrations. In his 101st year, in 2006, Stanley published a last edition of drawings under the title: Adventures in Animal Town, using computer software (Photoshop) to add colour to the remarkable images which half a decade earlier, in black and white, had graced the pages of the South Wales Evening Post. (Fig. 2) Stanley first contacted Liss Fine Art (by email!), aged 101, wanting to know what had happened to his former mentors Thomas Monnington and A.K. Lawrence. Stanley’s career spanned a large part of the 20th century. Yet the fruit of his labour was never publicly exhibited. This is the first ever exhibition of his work. Stanley put his longevity down to cigars, whisky and Michelangelo. He took great pleasure in helping prepare the notes in this catalogue. Recalling events from between 50 and 90 years ago it is remarkable how accurate his memory proved to be. It is sad that Stanley is not alive to see this exhibition. Asked, age 103, if he was finally ready for his first ever show, or whether he would like a little more time to prepare, he inhaled gently on his cigar and, with a puff of smoke and a faint chuckle, said: ‘I think I am ready’. The day before he died he asked Jenni his daughter to type up his final wishes: ‘… And when my exhibition is up and running, open a good bottle of champagne and celebrate and think of me. No doubt I will be there in spirit to keep an eye on things.’ Link to full catalogue : www.lissfineart.com/download/Stanley_Lewis.pdf
Vocation discernment prayer to St. Joseph patron of the Universal Church, the dying, a happy death, the unemployed, fathers, carpenters and those discerning their vocation
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This poster was made by Br Daniel Jeffries OP and me, using a photo I took at the Holy Rosary priory, Bushey.
On Friday May 30, 2014, the Most Rev. Joseph R. Cistone, Bishop of Saginaw, ordained the Rev. Mr. Andrew LaFramboise to the priesthood. The ordination took place during Mass at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, 615 Hoyt. Ave., in Saginaw.
LaFramboise is the ninth priest ordained by Bishop Cistone since he was installed as the bishop of Saginaw in July 2009.
“Andy's parents are very devout and you can see how that has been instilled in their children and their children's families," Bishop Cistone said. "There's a real joy and commitment that's evident in their family. I think that’s really important for priestly vocations because young men don’t live out their vocations in a vacuum…it’s a seed and a gift and it needs to grow.
“Promoting and fostering priestly vocations remains a major priority for me and for our diocese as a whole. I am convinced that God is calling many of our young men to consider the priesthood.”
The Rev. Mr. Andrew LaFramboise is a native of Auburn, Mich. He received his priestly formation at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Before entering seminary in 2006, LaFramboise studied mathematics and statistics at Kettering University in Flint, Mich.
“I look forward to being an instrument of Jesus’ encounter with his people and I hope to learn as much as I can during my first year as a priest,” said LaFramboise. “I was deeply moved when I saw St. John Paul II during World Youth Day in Toronto in 2002. When he died, I was inspired by his example and reflected on how much good had come from one person saying ‘yes’ to God. This call to holiness led me to be open to what God wanted for my life.”
Those interested in learning more about priestly vocations may contact Rev. Andrew Booms, director of priesthood vocations for the Diocese of Saginaw at 989-752-8119.
Vue, la grue de mon enfance qui était sur le quai de la gare maritime, en Arles...
(Elle y ressemble en tout cas)
1895 n°104
A Salin & c
Dammarie Meuse
The Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw was packed with faithful from across the diocese who came to witness the ordination of Father Adam Maher on June 1.
The Rite of Ordination includes the candidate promising to "discharge the office of priesthood with humility and love, to hold fast to the mystery of faith, to proclaim this faith in word and deed, to embrace the celibate state and to pray for the Church and the whole world," as well as obedience to the bishop and his successors. The candidate then lies prostrate as the congregation prays the Litany of Supplication. Following the prayer, Bishop Cistone and those priests present silently impose their hands upon the candidate. The candidate is then dressed in priestly vestments, a stole and chasuble. He then kneels before the bishop, who anoints his hands with Sacred Chrism and hands over the bread and wine.
A Port Sanilac native, Father Adam completed his seminarian education at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. This July, he will become the Parochial Administrator of Our Lady Consolata Parish, which serves Cass City, Sebewaing, Gagetown and Wilmot.
Regarding his call to the priesthood, Father Adam credits the prayers of so many people to whom he says, "My vocation is the fruit of your prayers. I'm excited to lay my life down for Jesus and for all of you. Your prayers have been preparing me for this. I feel your prayers."