August 2022
In this email we bring you our continuing monthly series of blogs written by our seminarians. We hope you find their writings spiritually uplifting and educational.
Renovated Entrance Provides Warm Welcome for Seminarians
New back entrance to the seminary
Sam Rosko '20, Fr. Guerric DeBona, OSB, Fr. Joseph Moriarty, Archbishop Charles Thompson, Seminarians Robert McKay and James Hentz with the
statue of Bishop Simon Bruté
The next time you come to the seminary, you’re going to be shocked by what you see when you walk through the walls! You’ll probably first notice a difference when you walk through the new back gate and are directed to the statue in the likeness of the namesake of our seminary—Bishop Simon Bruté, first Bishop of Vincennes. He is facing the northwest corner of the grounds, toward the large cross that marks the Carmelite cemetery. Continuing past him is the officially refurbished back entrance which leads you into the castle proper.
All of these updates and changes culminated on June 26th when Archbishop Charles Thompson celebrated a Holy Mass and blessed the new entrance. Deo Gratias! (Thank be to God!) During the homily and while he was viewing the grounds, he remarked that it was a beautiful entrance and really helps to welcome visitors and seminarians alike to the grounds. He also said that it is a wonderful sign of things to come at the seminary in its mission, identity and future as an institution in forming young men to be ordained for the priesthood. As this is pretty much the main entrance for the seminarians, it’s good that it looks as nice as it does. And having been around during the time that the construction took place, it’s such a great feeling to know that now we’re able to use it all. It was a very long process to get to where we are today—with a working gate, entrance doors, and marvelously-cast statue of Bishop Bruté. The mess and inconveniences of the workers and construction was finally made worthwhile on that sunny June day.
The dedication was just in time for Bishop Bruté Days, which means that all the middle and high school-aged boys (and their parents) were some of the first ones to enjoy the fruits of your and our generosity, expertise, and most importantly, prayers and support. I speak for myself and all of my brother seminarians at Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in saying “thank you!” for everything with this long process, and we all look forward to hosting you when you are able to see it in person.
James Hentz is a Bruté seminarian studying for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and a member of the Class of 2023.
Bruté Days Hosts Record Attendance
Bruté Days 2022 was an incredibly grace-filled experience! A record 90 participants from across the archdiocese and four other dioceses gathered for the three day retreat at Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary. There was a great spirit of joy, reverence and fraternity and our Eucharistic Lord was glorified! The theme this year was IN HIS PRESENCE, picking up on the Eucharistic revival that started in June.
Click here to read more about Bruté Days from a recent Criterion article.
August is National Write a Will Month
A last will and testament is a legal document that lets you decide what happens with your estate after you die. Yet, according to a recent survey, almost two-thirds of all Americans don’t have a will. When you die without a will, you leave important decisions up to a local court and your state’s laws. You won’t have a say in who receives your property and other assets. Plus, not having a will can make it more difficult for your loved ones after you pass. Some important reasons to have a will in place:
- Save time, money, and stress for your loved ones.
- Determine who will manage your estate.
- Decide who gets your assets and property — and who does not.
- Choose who will take care of your minor children.
- Lower the potential for family disputes.
- Provide funeral instructions.
- It’s easy to make a will and you will gain peace of mind.
The Catholic Community Foundation can assist by sending you information to consider in a will. Please contact CCF at ccf@archindy.org or call 317-236-1568.
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For more information
- If you wish to contact Bruté Rector Fr. Joe Moriarty, you can reach him at jmoriarty@archindy.org or call 317-924-4100.
- To inquire about donating to Bruté, please contact Ellen Sanders at esanders@archindy.org or call 317-236-1501.