Reverend William Vincent Callery, Jr., known affectionately as Father Bill, passed away on November 6, 2025, at age 84. A Pittsburgh native and Duquesne University graduate, he first served as a U.S. Army officer before discerning a call to the priesthood. He prepared for ministry at �鶹���� College & Seminary and Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, and was ordained for the Diocese of Fargo in 2001. He went on to pastor several North Dakota parishes and continued assisting in ministry even in retirement.

Father Bill will be remembered for his humility, steadfast faith, and lifelong dedication to serving the Church and his communities.

Reverend Victor Chaker, 91, died on February 3, 2026. Father Chaker was born in Port Said, Egypt in 1934, immigrated to the United States, and before entering the priesthood was an accomplished engineer, husband, and father. After his beloved wife died, Victor entered �鶹���� Seminary and received his MDiv on May 9, 2003, and was ordained a priest for the diocese of Norwich on May 31, 2003.

He served the faithful of St. Mary Parish in Coventry as a summer parochial vicar, parochial vicar, and pastor, and later retired from active ministry. He also served the Legion of Mary as Diocesan Spiritual Director. Father Chaker is survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and three living sisters.

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A Life Redirected

Dr. Chutikorn grew up in what he describes as a hectic environment. His parents divorced when he was only two years old, and he lived with his father until the age of nine. Paul then moved in with his mother, who was a real estate property manager, a profession with the downside of frequent relocation. Unfortunately, she battled personal problems, and as a result, Paul did not have the supervision a child needs. Although he did not get into trouble himself, he hung around with his cousin, who became involved with drugs and gang affiliation. Paul admits that, while not getting involved, he became attracted to the family-like, protective environment the gang brought—albeit destructive.

Paul’s life took a dramatic turn when he became a father at 16. After taking a year off from school to put his life in order, he completed high school and moved his future wife and child to Oregon to be near his sister. He felt a small-town environment was a better and more affordable place to raise a child.

While growing up, he and his siblings had no exposure to any religion at home. In high school, however, his sister joined a Christian youth group and, in Oregon, attended a Protestant nondenominational church. Now living in Oregon, Paul began attending the same church and loved it. He found that it helped him work toward his goal of becoming a more moral person and bring order to his life. His guiding principle was that he did not want his daughter to live the life he experienced, and he was doing everything possible to do something different.

Discovering the Catholic Church

During this time, when attending church and Bible studies, he began to love the person of Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, a strong anti-Catholic sentiment within the Bible study classes led him to develop a negative opinion about the Catholic faith. An important moment came when his brother, who was originally a Protestant, fell in love with and converted to Catholicism. Paul and his brother had heated discussions and, with the intention of proving his brother wrong, Paul did research into Church history. As he read, he realized that his brother was actually correct about the Catholic Church being the true legacy of Christ. As he put it, “The early Church looked remarkably Catholic.” He and his wife converted to Catholicism in 2009.

On fire with love for Christ and the Church, he hungered to learn more and share the information through teaching. He enrolled in the �鶹���� online studies program in 2016, just two years after it was fully approved, after hearing about it from his brother. The program, grounded in principles of Thomistic philosophy and theology, was something Paul had been looking for and could not find at any other college. In 2019, Paul earned an undergraduate degree in Theology and Philosophy.

Still on fire, Paul immediately began pursuing his Master of Theology degree, concentrating on Thomistic studies. This, again, was a new program that had launched in 2019, at the same time he graduated with his undergraduate degree.

Teaching, Leadership, and Providence

After earning his graduate degree, he began working as a teaching assistant (TA) at �鶹����, while also maintaining a job as Director of Faith Formation at his local parish. When a position opened in 2020, Paul began his adjunct career as the instructor of Moral Theology.

While holding this adjunct position, Paul pursued a Doctor of Education (EdD), which he realized would enable him to provide for his seven children and offer additional opportunities for him to teach and lead. As with so many of the opportunities that came before, the hand of God was at work again. When Paul was completing this program, �鶹���� posted a job opening for the position of associate dean. He applied and became the Associate Dean of Online Learning at �鶹���� in September 2024, while maintaining his adjunct teaching position.

Describing this journey, Paul explains, “I have been very, very blessed. It has not been a smooth ride; it’s been a busy schedule—having seven children, going to school, and working. That has been quite difficult, but the whole journey has been a complete blessing.”

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Our lives are shaped by what we have lived—and by how we allow God to use it. That truth is especially evident in men who discern a later vocation to the priesthood. Rather than leaving their past at the door, they bring it to Christ, and their experiences become instruments of mercy, wisdom, and steady pastoral care.

Fr. Tom Hartman (BA ’14, MDiv ’17)

Fr. Tom Hartman, a priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, knows what it means to rebuild a life on faith. In his youth, his relationship with God was fractured. After high school, he married and became the father of two children. Years later, he endured a divorce and subsequently received an annulment.

In the midst of that painful time, Tom recalls hearing the Lord ask him, “Are you doing that well without me?” When he recognized the honest answer—no—he returned to the Church. With the guidance of his parish priest, he came to understand a hard but lasting lesson: suffering with God is difficult, but suffering without Him is misery.

After the divorce and annulment, Tom immersed himself in the life of faith. He dated off and on for ten years, but over time he began to see that dating was pulling him away from wholehearted service. As Fr. Tom explains, “This was my discovery of a priestly heart—that it wasn’t meant exclusively for one, but to give it over to Christ and His Church.” At 41, he entered �鶹����.

Looking back, Fr. Tom describes his time there as a gift of peace and clarity. He says, “I am Franciscan in spirit, and I loved the holy simplicity that came from �鶹����. It was my initial impression and my last description upon being ordained: �鶹���� has a simple holiness to it.”

He believes he gained practical tools to answer many questions, while also learning something every priest eventually discovers: no seminary can fully prepare a man for everything a diocesan priest and pastor will face. Still, the formation helped him develop the habit of self-formation—a steady discipline of prayer, study, and growth that continues long after ordination.

Today, Fr. Tom serves as pastor of the �鶹���� Family Pastorate in South Dakota, which includes St. Lawrence, Milbank; St. Mary, Clear Lake; St. Charles Borromeo, Big Stone City; St. Mary, Wilmot; and Annunciation, Revillo. Reflecting on his vocation, he says, “The vocation of priesthood is hard but beautiful. I think this is true when lived well in marriage as well. So, despite all the demands that go into running a parish/pastorate, this is where God wants me, and it brings me peace.”

Fr. Tom Hartman with his family

Fr. Dan Smith (MDiv ’10)

Fr. Dan Smith’s call to the priesthood began early. When he was eight years old, he told his mother that he thought he would someday be a priest. He was right—just not right away.
After college, Dan ran his own ranch and later worked as a banker. In 2005, at 35 years old, he entered the seminary. He is grateful for a place like �鶹����, and he credits its formation with shaping students in the full breadth of Catholic life. He points to the community itself: laity, ordained, and consecrated religious—both professors and students—people from every background who share one common desire: to grow closer to Jesus Christ.

He also highlights the distinctly Eucharistic rhythm of seminary life. �鶹����, he says, is Eucharistic-centered in teaching and practice, forming men through �鶹���� Hours and the �鶹���� Sacrifice of the Mass. As Fr. Dan puts it, “This formation, as well as the sound philosophical foundation, prepares a person to handle what they encounter outside the seminary—in parishes, chapels, and on street corners. It prepares you for life, for the world… all for the salvation of souls.”

Fr. Dan now serves as chaplain at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, providing emotional and spiritual support to patients, families, and staff. Over the years, he has kept �鶹���� close to his heart—and he has acted on that gratitude in a very practical way. He regularly sends gifts to seminarians, including coats, shoes, books, and other useful items.

He remembers receiving similar kindness as a student. While he was at �鶹����, the Director of Library Services, Professor Claire Adamo, ran a book fair where seminarians could purchase books at affordable prices. There were also donations of clothing, liturgical items, and suit coats—one of which Fr. Dan received and still owns.

That spirit of generosity left a lasting impression. Now, when he comes across items he believes will help others, he continues the same practice of giving he experienced as a seminarian. As he explains, “�鶹���� Seminary has this charism of gift that began with Fr. Eusebe Menard, who gave the gift of �鶹���� as a seminary for later vocations. So, when I come across things… I will place them in a box and mail them to �鶹����, further continuing this gift charism.”

Winter in South Dakota
Life and ministry in South Dakota come with a challenge familiar to anyone who has lived through a New England winter—and then some. Winters at our campus in Cromwell can be snowy, but on the plains they can be severe, isolating, and even dangerous. Fr. Dan, Fr. Tom, and their brother priests are to be commended for the perseverance it takes to serve faithfully through months of harsh weather.

As Fr. Dan notes with a smile, “The Laura Ingalls Wilder books do not lie. It can be dangerous in the rural areas where priests sometimes have to drive 40 miles to the next parish.” In bad weather, they often stay close and serve the immediate area rather than take unnecessary risks. But rural ministry still demands travel—sometimes long miles on winter nights, scanning the roadside for deer, navigating blizzard snowdrifts, and driving roads lit only by starlight.

In those conditions, preparation is part of pastoral care. A supply bag becomes essential: candles, candy bars, layered clothing, snow boots, and the liturgical supplies needed for the sacraments. And, of course, a well-maintained, dependable vehicle matters—Fr. Dan’s has just hit 500,000 miles—along with the prayers of parishioners for safe travel.

God Shapes His Shepherds

The paths to the priesthood are not all the same. Yet in each vocation—early or late—the Lord forms a shepherd for His people. In Fr. Tom and Fr. Dan, we see how God can take real-life experience—joys, losses, work, family life, endurance, and generosity—and shape it into steady, compassionate priestly ministry.

Please keep these priests, and all our priests, in your prayers—especially those who serve in rural communities and difficult conditions—so that, in every season, they may continue to bring Christ to His people.

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Visiting the campus had additional significance for Steven since his commencement exercises were cancelled because of the pandemic. Not about to miss the event, he and the remaining members of the family of twelve traveled up from Georgia with the graduates to make it a very celebratory occasion.

The Shopa family initially discovered �鶹���� thanks to their mother, Melinda, who served as their instructor in homeschooling. While visiting friends, she noticed a �鶹���� advertisement in a publication at their house. The fact that �鶹����, through a partnership developed with their homeschool provider, offered the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school caught her attention and she showed her son, Steven.

Steven jumped at the opportunity to complete enough courses in high school to earn a bachelor’s degree one year after graduating. With a goal of attending law school, he wanted an education that could prepare him for the critical thinking necessary to succeed. The courses at �鶹���� challenged his mind and readied him for the task.

After his positive experience, Steven recommended �鶹���� to his sisters. Sara, Elizabeth, and Mary chose �鶹���� for several reasons. First, as with Steven, the opportunity to work toward a bachelor’s degree while in high school was incredibly appealing. Like their brother, they appreciated the opportunity to work on coursework early and graduate after one year in college. They also witnessed how the education helped their brother achieve his goal of becoming a lawyer.

Another reason for the decision was, in Mary’s words, “The fact that we could do the coursework online made everything easier, and the low-cost tuition compared to other colleges was also a plus. �鶹���� allowed my sisters and me to graduate debt-free, unlike what would be the experience in most other institutions. Being free of debt after college removed a lot of stress from our shoulders.”

Since earning his degree, Steven achieved his goal of becoming an attorney – he attended and graduated from law school and now practices law. Now that Sara, Mary, and Elizabeth have graduated, they are looking toward the future. Mary and Elizabeth are studying for their LSAT test and are also considering a few other careers that combine their interests and abilities. As Mary explained, “The only problem I find with having a bachelor’s degree is deciding from all the opportunities it opens up.” Sara is working on a master’s degree in creative writing with the intent of becoming a bestselling author and movie screenwriter.

Reflecting on her time at �鶹����, Mary shared how it impacted her: “It challenged me intellectually and forced me to really think about what I was reading and writing. It is a special college with God at its center, and this has helped deepen my relationship with Him.”

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Rev. David F. Zercie, M.S.A.
Reverend David Zercie, M.S.A., 87, died peacefully on October 10, 2025, after a period of declining health. He was born in Norwich, Connecticut, on April 23, 1938, to Adrian and Alice Zercie. Fr. Dave, as he was known to many, attended Providence College and in 1961 entered �鶹���� Seminary in Cromwell. He was ordained at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich, Connecticut, in 1969, and soon after travelled to southern Brazil where he remained for several years. From Brazil, he was sent to the Order’s Mission in Peru, serving the people in the very remote high Andean villages.

After returning to the U.S., Fr. David served at St. Dominic Church in Southington, Connecticut, and later began a Spanish-speaking mission at St. John’s Church in Middletown. For many years he also helped his friend Fr. Thomas Gaffney at St. Joseph’s Church in New Britain. At �鶹����, Fr. Dave took on the role of Spiritual Director for seminarians for the priesthood.

In recent years, Fr. Zercie’s faithful, friendly, and uplifting manner, even as he dealt with health issues, was an example for those who encountered him. He will be missed at the �鶹���� campus.

He is survived by his sister, Duane (Zercie) Hallgren; his four nephews, Tim Hallgren, Tom Hallgren, Dave Hallgren, Anders Hallgren, and their families.

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Reverend Monsignor John J. Bevins
Reverend Monsignor John J. Bevins, 93, a lifelong resident of Waterbury, Connecticut, and longtime friend of �鶹���� and the Missionaries of the �鶹����, died peacefully on October 13, 2025. Monsignor Bevins was ordained in 1958, and his first assignments were in Litchfield and Hartford. He then served as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy until 1990. Following his service, upon his return to Connecticut, he was assigned as temporary Administrator at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1991. Later that year, he was named pastor of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury, where he served for 24 years, retiring in 2015. In 2015, Pope Francis bestowed on him the title of Monsignor.

Monsignor Bevins worked tirelessly in his efforts to have the title of Saint bestowed on Waterbury’s own, Blessed Michael McGivney, and now leaves that effort to his brother priests. He is survived by his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and great-grandnephew and great-grandniece.

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Dr. Stacy Trasancos, MA ‘14, MA ‘24, is one of our distinguished adjunct faculty members. For her, the road to �鶹���� did not follow a straight line, but like many winding paths, the trip proved worthwhile. Her impressive background has been a tremendous asset to the college and seminary.

Her professional journey began in 1991 as a chemistry teacher in Texas. Eager to understand more about the subject, she applied and was accepted into the graduate program at Penn State, where she earned her PhD in chemistry. After completing her studies, she went on to work as a senior research chemist at DuPont.

Though raised a Baptist in Texas, Stacy lost her belief in God during high school. In 2003, she began to rethink her decision and initiated a journey to the Catholic faith. The teacher-turned-chemist became a stay-at-home mother, homeschooling her children — who she humorously describes as highly complex composite systems with rational souls — while teaching online high school classes.

In 2014, after receiving an M.A. in dogmatic theology from �鶹����, she began teaching online classes in a range of subjects, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, and theology (Reading Science in the Light of Faith and Evolution and Catholic Thought). As a professor at �鶹����, she was able to incorporate her scientific brain with her Catholic faith and enlighten students on how science and religion are not enemies. In fact, science was born out of religion.

Never one to stop learning, she earned an M.A. in systematic philosophy from �鶹���� in 2024. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at St. Patrick’s Pontifical University in Ireland.

Dr. Timothy Smith, Dr. Matthew Ramage, Dr. Kristina Olsen, and Dr. Stacy Trasancos

Recently, Dr. Trasancos was appointed to the position of Undergraduate and Dual Enrollment Program Director at �鶹����. In this leadership position, her key responsibilities include curriculum development, course scheduling, academic advisement, enrollment and retention oversight, and program assessment. With experience as both a student and a professor, Dr. Trasancos brings a unique dual perspective to the position, allowing her to understand and serve the needs of both students and faculty.

In addition to her academic work, she is also an author of several books, her latest of which is , which looks at this topic through scientific, philosophical, and theological lenses. Dr. Trasancos has also contributed to , , and , to name a few.

Beyond her professional achievements, Stacy is a devoted mother of seven and grandmother of seven. She considers this her proudest and most important role.

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For one thing, prayer became part of his daily routine. In college, Alex became part of a faith community. Upon graduating, however, he experienced the lack of a solid community of young adults at the parish level. After traveling to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia during the �鶹���� Father’s 2015 U.S. visit, Alex and his friend, Travis Moran, formed Crossroads 4 Christ, taking to heart the pontiff’s call to be missionary disciples and servant leaders. On October 1, 2015, they held the first C4C meeting at the Willimantic Brewing Company with two other people. After some time for discussion of faith, everyone traveled to St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel in Storrs for a �鶹���� Hour of Eucharistic Adoration, which served as the focal point of the evening. The group only grew from there.

Before they knew it, they had 25-30 young adults attending the first chapter in Columbia, Connecticut. Then came a chapter in New Haven in January 2017. There are now seven chapters throughout Connecticut, and all three dioceses are interested in increasing that number. There has also been extraordinary interest regionally. Launching each new chapter, however, takes training, work, and time. The mission of C4C is to develop communities of young adult missionary disciples, and the payoff is that young adults are encountering the Lord. As Rev. Anthony Federico, the Vocations Director of the , wrote in a letter about Crossroads 4 Christ, “It is not a stretch to say that C4C is the brightest and most promising initiative in the Archdiocese of Hartford today.” He went on to say that “a disproportionate number of young men from C4C are coming forward to discern a vocation to the priesthood.” That news is exciting.z

After years of self-study about the Catholic faith, Alex felt the desire to further this spiritual formation in a formal setting. He was somewhat familiar with �鶹���� through its hosting of Catholic Underground in years past. When examining further, Alex explained, “I started to hear about some of the fantastic alumni of �鶹����, like Matt Fradd, Trent Horn, and Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and thought, ‘This college is 10 minutes away from me, and people who are really well-respected, well-known leaders in the Catholic world in the U.S. have received amazing formation from �鶹����.’” He also learned that it was very affordable, truly faithful to the Magisterium, and on the Newman Guide, which added to the selling points for him. Finally, he felt that the online asynchronous format with its flexible schedule was a good fit, and he enrolled. In 2023, Alex received his Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies with a concentration in Youth and Young Adult Ministry, which he feels strengthened him personally in his faith and equipped him to be the leader that the Lord is calling him to be at C4C.

Regarding �鶹����, Alex explained, “The Lord gave C4C an effective model of young adult ministry that so many parishes and dioceses are searching for. But at �鶹����, I learned more at a macro scale that there was a need throughout the nation for more of this, so that was helpful.” When asked to reflect on his 10-year journey with C4C, Alex paused. “There is a mystery behind who the Lord calls for specific roles. Sometimes I think, ‘Wow, Lord, you called me to be one of the co-founders and executive director of now what is the largest parish-based Catholic, young adult ministry in New England…’ It’s humbling. But I think the saying, ‘The Lord doesn’t call the equipped, he equips the called’ is spot on.” Alex went on to say, “Calling myself, calling Travis, calling over 100 servant leaders, at this point, over the past 10 years to step up and be a part of this revival in the state of Connecticut. That’s been a great honor and blessing.”

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Rev. Thomas F. Egan
Reverend Thomas F. Egan, 82, of Worcester, Massachusetts, died on Friday, July 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Fr. Egan was born and raised in Woonsocket, RI, where he graduated from Woonsocket High School. In 1967 he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from �鶹����.

Fr. Egan knew from a young age that he wanted to be a priest. He was ordained in 1975 at Christ the King Church in Worcester, Rhode Island, by Bishop Timothy J. Harrington and celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination this past May.

Those who knew him explained that he had a warm, generous spirit and formed lasting friendships throughout his life. He is survived by his siblings Joanne Egan Shea, Kensington, Maryland, Jay A. Egan, Honolulu, Hawaii, and brother-in-law Albert J. Didden, Jr., Kensington, Maryland. He was also an uncle and great uncle to many
whom he cherished.

Rev. Joseph J. Cretella
Reverend Joseph J. Cretella, Jr., 87, of Madison, Alabama, formerly of Wallingford, Connecticut, died peacefully at home on August 9, 2025.

Ordained as a Deacon in June 1978, he served faithfully for many years. After the death of his wife Rose Ann in 2007, he began studies for the priesthood at �鶹���� Seminary and was ordained on May 15, 2010, at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph by the Archbishop of Hartford, the Most Reverend Henry Mansell. Fr. Cretella retired from active ministry in 2015 at the age of 77.

He is survived by his children, Joseph J. Cretella III and his wife, Melissa Cretella, of Milford, Connecticut; Natalie Hoha and her husband, David Hoha, of Madison, Alabama; his siblings, Thomas Cretella of Clinton, Connecticut, and Joan Marotto of Wallingford, Connecticut; as well as his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Monsignor Charles P. Coen
Monsignor Charles P. Coen, 91, died on December 26, 2024, at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. Born on April 10, 1933, in Drimnamuckla, Woodford, Co. Galway, Ireland, he was the sixth child in a family of nine children.

He arrived in the U.S. in 1955 at the age of 21 and worked for 4 years in Upstate New York before entering �鶹���� Seminary and becoming part of the Class of 1962. He completed seminary in Yonkers, New York, was ordained in 1968, and enjoyed many assignments in the New York Archdiocese, where he was assigned pastor and eventually monsignor.

Monsignor Coen retired in 2008 at the age of 75. After retirement, he resided in the Catskill Mountains region (Greenville, NY) and continued to celebrate Mass at churches as far as 50 miles away. In 2017 he moved to the Cardinal Egan residence for retired priests in the Bronx, New York, where he remained until his most recent illness.

He is survived by siblings Sr. Concepta (May), Sr. Patrice (Betty), and Anthony and his wife, Mary; his sister-in-law, Julia; and his brother-in-law, Martin O’Malley.

�鶹���� gratefully acknowledges the generous gift from Monsignor Coen. We also extend our thanks to Mary Collins for facilitating the disposition of these funds. Their generosity is deeply appreciated and the funds will be used to continue the vision of �鶹���� to cultivate Catholic leaders for the purpose of evangelization.

Gary Louis Morella
Gary Louis Morella, 78, of Lemont, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. He was born on Sept 13, 1946, in Pittsburg, Kansas.

During the Vietnam War period between 1968 and 1972 he was a member of the Naval Security Group Command, doing fleet support for the Navy and Marines.

Gary received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics with a minor in Physics from Pittsburg State University in Kansas and earned a Master of Engineering in Acoustics from Penn State. He worked various engineering positions with companies such as Texas Instruments, Gulf Oil, HRB Singer (Raytheon), and the Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University, where he retired after 25 years.

His Catholic faith was of great importance to him, and he earned a Master of Arts in Philosophy from �鶹���� in May 2005.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Margaret, three sons, Craig, Kevin, and Colin, and his grandchildren.

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Dr. James “Jim” Bechler Sendelbach, Ed.D., LPC85, of Conyers, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dr. Susan Sendelbach and numerous family members.

James proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era as a Morse code specialist, even playing a role in the Cuban Missile Crisis. He earned a B.A., cum laude, from �鶹���� College, and went on to receive an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University and become a mental health counselor. His wife, Susan, explained that “Jim” had wonderful memories of his time at �鶹����.

James was a devoted member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Conyers since 1991, and his faith was central to his life.

Fr. Jose Maria Salgado, FSSP, 92, died on March 8, 2025. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Fr. Salgado joined the Army after graduating from high school. He then attended a minor seminary but, after graduating, began a career as an electrical technician.

Years later, Fr. Salgado pursued his vocation again and received a Master of Divinity from �鶹���� Seminary before being ordained a priest for the Diocese of Stockton, California in 1993. He loved the Traditional Latin Mass and applied to join the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter in 1994, with incardination taking place in 2001.

Sister Colleen Ann Nagle, 76, a Franciscan Sister of the Eucharist and Executive Director of the Franciscan Life Process Center in Lowell, Michigan, entered eternal life on June 14, after a long and faith-filled battle with cancer and its complications.

While in college working toward a degree in education, Sister Colleen Ann became familiar with the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist and entered the Community in 1973. In 1981, she professed perpetual vows. Sister Colleen Ann spearheaded the construction of the Franciscan Life Process Center north of Lowell, Wisconsin, which provides the space for the many outreaches of the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist in West Michigan.

Sister Colleen Ann earned a Master of Arts degree in Theology from �鶹���� which was awarded in 2007. She is survived by her Franciscan Community of Sisters, family, and many friends.

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When first organized, Sr. Liptak recalls that the CHWR had a small number of people happy to get together and share their specializations and their roles as women religious. In 2016, the Global Sisters Reports stated that there were more than 400 members from around the world.

Sr. Liptak, who earned a doctorate in American History, was a member of the faculty at �鶹���� from 1998 until 2014. She taught American Church History to such notables as our current President-Rector, Fr. Peter Kucer, MSA (M. Div. 2001, MA in Theology 2002); author and EWTN radio host (M.A. in Theology 2000, M.Div. 2000, H.D. 2024); Provincial Superior of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and EWTN host (M. Div. 2013); and Ave Maria radio host, pastor, and exorcist Fr. Daniel Reehil, VF (MA Theology 2013, M. Div. 2013), to name a few.

In addition to teaching and contributing to the CHWR, Sister was the first to organize and computerize several major archives: the Carmelite Monastery in Baltimore, MD; the Visitation Sisters in the Georgetown area of Washington, DC; the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in Stockbridge, MA; and the Connecticut archives of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

Sr. Liptak has used her expertise as a historian in the editing of several books, including Pioneer Healers: The History of Women Religious in American Healthcare, and Marvels of Charity: History of American Sisters and Nuns. Additionally, she is the author of �Ჹ���ٴڴǰ���’s Catholic Legacy.

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