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The evening was a tremendous success! We welcomed
our new and returning seminarians, honored priests, and raised over
$200,000 for much-needed HTS renovations including the Dining Hall and
Student Lounge. (above) Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, Diocese of Dallas,
greets the crowd; (above l to r) a gathering of HTS Rectors: Archbishop
Michael J. Sheehan(1976-1982), Rev. Msgr. Michael G. Duca
(1996-present), Rev. Msgr. Charles W. Elmer (1982-1987), and Rev. Msgr.
Charles B. King (1968-1969), shared a historic moment during the
reception.
Keynote speaker was Most Rev. Michael J. Sheehan, Archdiocese of Santa
Fe, who spoke on the "Gift of Priesthood." (at right) Evening Prayer
with all seminarians on the large stage and 1,100 people gathered to
welcome them.
Collegiate seminarians from Holy Trinity Seminary and Redemptoris Mater
Seminary were included along with seminarians studying Theology at St.
Mary's Seminary, St. John Vianney, and HTS Alumni currently serving
their pastoral year in the Diocese of Dallas.
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Bishop Farrell joins Seminarians on the stage during Evening Prayer.
After prayer and opening remarks from Msgr. Duca, all seminarians
were introduced.
(above left) Archbishop Sheehan shares an HTS memory or two with Rev.
Msgr. Leon Duesman; (right) Joe Zagorski, Master of Ceremonies, with
Auctioneer, Louis Murad as bidding "heats up."
 Another
highlight of the annual dinner
was the "Wine Pull" which featured over 300 bottles of fine wine and
champagne for which patrons could "pull a cork" for a donation of $20.
(at left) Theresa Dillard helps Sue and Bill Cicherski pull a cork to find
what they've won.
Our Event Chairmen hosted a VIP Reception for Event Sponsors and guests.
(above l to r) Frank and Sue Laux, Event Chairs for the Diocese of Fort
Worth, Bishop Kevin W. Vann, Diocese of Fort Worth, Archbishop Michael
J. Sheehan, Archdiocese of Santa Fe and Keynote, Rev. Msgr. Michael G.
Duca, HTS Rector, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, Diocese of Dallas, Eleanor
and Don Wetzel, Event Chairmen for the Diocese of Dallas.
Our thanks to all members of the Event Planning Committee, and our
wonderful volunteers from the Serra Clubs, Knights of Columbus,
Trinitarian Auxiliary, and the Catholic Daughters who worked so hard to
make this event a success for Holy Trinity Seminary.
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12 Dec 2007
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