Congratulations to Br. Benjamin Basile, C.PP.S., who this year is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his profession as a religious brother. A native of Moorestown, N.J., Brother Ben entered the Society in 1966 and made profession on August 15, 1969. Brother Ben...
By Fr. Tim McFarland, C.PP.S. Many of our “mature” readers may recall carrying photos of loved ones in our wallets or purses. These have become obsolete. Now we carry lots of photos on our phones. These photos remind us of cherished memories, of loved ones and...
Congratulations to Fr. Aurelio Chipana Curi, C.PP.S., who this year is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his ordination. A native of Jauli, Junin, Peru, Fr. Chipana entered the society in 1988 and was ordained on December 17, 1994. His first assignment was at...
If you’re not a Hoosier, you may not be familiar with the term Sagamore of the Wabash. It’s the highest honor the State of Indiana can bestow on its citizens. Since 1949, a variety of recipients have been chosen by the sitting governor. Among his many other...
Fr. John Kalicky, C.PP.S., 84, died at 4 p.m. on June 18, 2019, at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. He was born on October 13, 1934 in Whiting, Ind., to John and Lillian (Spychalski) Kalicky, and grew up in the neighborhood of St....
Fr. Al Spilly, C.PP.S. Although we sign ourselves with the sign of the cross every day, it may remain disconnected from our experience. God the Father is a gentle, loving shepherd. We experience this early in our lives when older people show us mercy, compassion,...
