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Paul Galbraith
Brendan Haggerty '50
Don Haughey '62
David Kammer '42
J. Richard LaPietra '50
Br Willliam Lavigne '50
John Scileppi '68
Gene Zirkel '53
Topics
Marist Family Institute of Spirituality
July 2005
GMC Picnic at MSM
Editor's Notes
Patrick Donaghy ('50) r.i.p.
Br. Francis Zaglauer ('63) r.i.p.
Please join us at the GMC Picnic at Mount St. Michael on
Saturday, September 10
th
. Bring your own beverage and a
potluck dish for a shared meal. The festivities begin at noon.
As in other years, the picnic will be held rain or shine. In this
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issue we are moved by those who write of their memories, by
those who experienced a special weekend marked by the
sharing of our common Marist heritage, and by those who
would not allow the passing on of a Marist heart without words
of tribute. Ed.
from JOHN SCILEPPI (’68): In reflecting on the Marist Family
Spirituality Weekend held in July at Marist College, I noticed that the
Spirit seemed to be moving us. All the presentations, without any
previous interaction, included the idea of being open to change. Marty
Lang discussed the need to build a new spirituality based on the
Annunciations. Br. Vito Aresto described how the Founder needed to
adjust his vision of the charism of the Brothers: to be contemplative or
active; to join with the other new congregations or not; and how Sean
Sammon believes the Brothers currently need to re-define themselves.
Br. Joseph Belanger indicated that a hundred years ago, the Brothers
went through a period of secularization, and the Superior General
noted that there was no loss of spirituality, only a change in spirituality
for those who chose to remain in France. Finally, we were impressed by
the reflections of the four women participants on the sharing of their
personal views of spirituality. It is interesting that we wrapped up the
program on Sunday morning with the “quo vadis” question of which
new directions the Spirit is encouraging us to seek. I believe all of
this is consistent with some of Marcellin’s Beatitudes: to respond to
the needs of the times, and to have confidence in the Lord, giving one’s
full “Fiat.” (One River Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1323; 845-229-
6277;
John.Scileppi@Marist.edu
)
from DAVID KAMMER (’42): Judy and I have attended the Marist
Family Institute of Spirituality every year except the first. I have
sought to encourage a program that I have deemed so very valuable. I
not only hoped to share something of who I am and what I have been
occupied with spiritually, but I have also expected to be nourished by
the spirituality of the presenters and the participants. This year I
found Marty Lang’s presentation to be scholarly and solidly substantial.
It was excellent. I appreciated the updated historical background
shared by Br. Vito Aresto and Br. Joseph Belanger. They helped us add
to our understanding of Marist spirit. Speaking of which, I have
observed that all who regularly attend this July weekend are truly living
the Marist spirit. We need to keep nourishing that spirit. I admire
and appreciate John Scileppi and the team of organizers that stepped
up to plan this year’s meeting. I am most grateful to them and to all
who contributed and shared.
from GENE ZIRKEL (’53): Larry Keogh often spoke of the great
potential of the Poughkeepsie group of loyal Marist laity and of his hope
that somehow the brothers and sisters could be of help to the (big B)
Brothers. Many of us bought into that dream and made it our own.
Ideas were offered, but nothing ever came of them. This year Marist
Father, Ed Keel, suggested that the Brothers are extremely busy with
their lives and that they do not know what the laity is willing or capable
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of doing. The decision is personal: what am I willing to do? Let us not
say, “We could tutor students who need help.” But rather, “Am I willing
to do so?” Let us not say, “We could collect books and supplies for the
missions. But rather, “Am I willing to organize such a collection?” Let
us not say, “We could help out at the Esopus summer camps in the
kitchen or as a counselor?” But rather, “Am I willing to do so?” Let all
who are willing, pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance. Let us ask St.
Marcellin and our Good Mother for help. What am I willing to do?
What are my spouse and I willing to do? What project could a group of
us take on – a project I am willing to stay with and see through to the
end? It has been suggested that we spend some time next July
considering the question of helping the Brothers. I heartily agree. But
let’s come prepared. Let’s pray for discernment. Then we can share
the fruit of that discernment with the group. See you in July in
Poughkeepsie. (472 Village Oaks Lane, Babylon Village, NY 11702-
3123; 631-669-0273;
genezirk@optonline.net
)
from PAUL GALBRAITH: My Marist history began in 1966. My
brother Kevin had begun his life as a Marist Brother after graduating
from Christ the King High School. I spent many fond days visiting my
brother and the wonderful community in Esopus. I even became
friends with the Irish setters that ran the property. One wonderful
memory was the day Kevin took his vows and there followed a big
party at the mansion. It was probably 95 degrees that day in the
Hudson Valley; but what fun! I still cherish a great photo of Kevin with
his two buddies, Jimmy Steinmeyer and Danny Waters, on the steps of
the great house. Truly unforgettable memories of the Marist
community!
In 1967 I began my years at Camp Marist (to 1974). Those years
represent the best memories one could have as a boy. Brothers Abel,
Tim, Franny, Joe Bouchard, Kerry Hughes, Arthur Xavier, Valerian, Ken
and Phil Roberts, Tom Potenza, Jerome Daly, Tom Sessman, Phil Capio,
Bob O’Connor, Bill McCluskey, Kevin Gorman (now Fr. Jeff), and all the
rest of the gang from that period. Too many to list!
I began Molloy High School and four years of a good education and
wonderful friendships back in 1970. In 1978 I graduated from St.
Michael’s College with a BA in Fine Arts. I became a member of the
Actor’s Equity and performed in many road shows of great musicals like
Guys and Dolls and Annie Get Your Gun. Although I didn’t make it as
big as my fellow classmate David Caruso, I saw quite a bit of the USA!
Today I work for the Finance Department at Barr Pharmaceuticals in
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. (
pgalbraith1956@msn.com
)
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In Memoriam
From J. RICHARD LA PIETRA (’50): Patrick C. Donaghy, (Br.
Joseph Andrew ’50) died July 5
th
at home with his wife, Mary Ann, at
his bedside. He was 72 years of age. He was born in Manhattan and
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entered the Marist Brothers via Marist Prep in Esopus. He attended the
novitiate in Tyngsboro and professed his first vows on July 26, 1951.
His first teaching assignment was at Mt. St. Michael Academy, and he
graduated from Marist College with a bachelor’s degree in history in
1956.
After leaving the congregation, he undertook a career in writing
and publishing. He was president of Addison Wesley School Group
from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, he was executive vice president of
Simon and Schuster and retired in 1991 as president of the Education
Division in Manhattan and Morris Township. He had also served as
president of the Simon & Schuster School Group in Englewood Park. In
1988, Pat was president of Silver Burdett Co., in Morris Township. A
member of the Association of American Publishers, Pat was a director
of the Morristown and Morris Township Public Library, New Philharmonic
of New Jersey and Business Executives for National Security. Surviving
are his wife, Mary Ann; a son, Patrick C. Jr.; sisters, Margaret Kelly and
Mary Donaghy; and brothers, Charles, Tom, Joseph, Frank, James, and
William.
I take the liberty of sharing some of DICK BRANIGAN’S (’50)
sentiments written after learning of Pat’s death: “I suspect you still
have in your computer files Pat’s February 26
th
memo to the troops.
He was so hopeful to complete several writing projects he had in the
works. In the sixth paragraph he says, ‘I also hope to have a
screenplay finished this summer. It’s a comedy-drama that takes place
on Earth but mostly in the next world.’ Who knew that God had a
sense of humor? Now he can finish it on location. More than the
feeling of sorrow in this news, I know that in many ways the dead
teach us how to live: to find out what matters and what doesn’t
matter before we waste any more time at this living business.”
BILL LAVIGNE (’50) wrote: “Pat really enjoyed our group
reunion several years ago and very much wanted to join us for our 50
th
at Marist College last Fall. I had occasion to visit with him and Mary
Ann a couple of times when I was stationed in New Jersey. When he
was an administrator of the Silver Burdett Book Company, he arranged
for the donation of a good supply of textbooks for our mission schools
in Liberia when Marty Ruane and Leo Shea were there.”
BRENDAN HAGGERTY (’50) remarked in a note to me, “Pat
Donaghy was, first of all, a teacher. He was one of the most sensitive,
soft-spoken, thoughtful and considerate of men. While it is not
surprising that those characteristics endeared him to his students, he
seemed to defy stereotypes as he brought them to his second career.
The teacher and lover of books was equally comfortable and successful
as the president of one of the nation’s largest educational publishing
houses.”
(LA PIETRA, (cont.):I myself had not seen Pat since the day, now
forgotten, when he left the scholasticate for an early teaching
assignment at the Mount. Then he showed up with Mary Ann for our
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forty-fifth reunion to which Bill Lavigne referred above. After that we
saw them a couple of times as guests at our home. And the connection
grew. He was very much looking forward to our 50
th
Homecoming at
Marist College last October and helped me with great persistence in
ferreting out lost classmates. The illness from which he died kept him
from the reunion, and subsequent phone conversations were not
encouraging. When we met several years ago, I was amazed at how
this slightly built lad had grown into a full broth of a man, distinguished
and self-assured, most interesting and perfectly unassuming. Now he
is gone from us, and I miss not seeing him again.
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* * * * *
From CATHOLIC NEW YORK (August 2005): Br. Francis L.
Zaglauer, F.M.S. (’63), archdiocesan director of adult catechesis, died
July 11 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was 61. A Funeral Mass
was celebrated July 16 at St. Frances of Rome Church in the Bronx.
Cardinal Egan, who was in Rome to attend meetings, said in a
statement that Brother Zaglauer “will be sorely missed, not only by
those who worked with him at the Catholic Center, but also by those
throughout the archdiocese who have come to know him over the years
that he has served in our Catechetical Office.”
Sister Joan Curtin, C.N.D., director of the archdiocesan Catechetical
Office, told CNY, “Brother Francis had a great love for adult faith
formation and spent his time, energy and talent training faith formation
teams for parishes so that adult religious education, so vital today,
would be available throughout the archdiocese.” In a statement, Sister
Joan recalled the liturgical celebration that Brother Francis coordinated
for the 100
th
anniversary of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.
“The image of the Chinese children ribbon-dancers from Transfiguration
parish welcoming Cardinal Egan and the many concelebrants will surely
live on in our memories for many years to come,” she said.
Brother Zaglauer had been director of adult catechesis since 1997.
Previously he was a pastoral associate at Christ the King parish,
Yonkers, 1996-1997; parish director of religious education at St.
Michael’s, Co-op City, 1993-1995; Holy Name of Mary, Montgomery,
1991-1993; and St. John the Evangelist, Mahopac, 1975-1978; and a
teacher at Mount St. Michael Academy, the Bronx, 1966-1968. He also
served assignments as a pastoral associate, catechist and chaplain in
Chicago and in Texas and California.
Born in the Bronx, he entered the Marist Brothers of the Schools in
1962 and professed final vows in 1970. He held a bachelor’s degree in
French and theology from Marist College and a master’s degree in
teaching religion from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He is survived
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by his brother David. Burial was at the Marist Brothers cemetery in
Esopus.
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From DONALD HAUGHEY, ’62: Ziggy (Br. Francis Zaglauer) and I
had a long friendship that dates back to the novitiate and scholasticate
days. We had the opportunity to be in Texas together and live in
Austin for a year. We were good friends. He kept up with me more
than I did with him, but last summer we had an opportunity to see
each other in Poughkeepsie at the Marist Province meeting with Sean.
He welcomed me like a prodigal son. He convinced me with the help of
Jerry Doherty and John Allen to sit in on Sean’s opening remarks to the
Brothers. I was really impressed with the wonderful reception and the
forward, optimistic remarks made by Sean. Earlier, Ziggy and I had a
chance to catch up with each other. I was very impressed with the
wonderful reception he received from the other Brothers at dinner. He
told me that his health was not good, but as usual, he was so
optimistic about the future. I had the chance to visit with him on the
phone a week and a half ago. I was hoping that I would get to New
York to see him before he died. In August I plan to visit Esopus and
spend some time with him and so many friends that rest there.
Tonight, after walking in the nearby woods, I felt a need to write some
thoughts on Ziggy. I’m not as poetic as Ziggy was, but I did want to
offer him a fitting tribute. Here it is:
Humid
A sky of cerulean blue and rose madder
A beautiful closing of another day
My legs are tired as I walk
Through woods with thoughts
Of life and loss.
So many thoughts flood my mind
Of moments shared and moments lost.
He never gave up on me.
Each year a card, a poem,
A reminder of friendship
A brother in a true sense
Never demanding a response.
(And for my part there were few.)
Just a thought to let me know
I am not forgotten.
And now I deal with another loss
Of another brother who meant a lot,
Another moment, another sunset
And still I believe in a promised sunrise
A chance to walk once again
With my friends, my brothers
With Ziggy and his wonderful ways
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Briefly we talked
Just a week and a half past
A welcoming response from someone so ill
Brought feelings of happiness and sadness
And as always in between his present moment
And need to rest,
He welcomed me.
Always a true Marist
Humble, prayerful, and loving -
I have been enriched by his presence
As have all who encountered this man of Champagnat.
He will be missed
Not only by me but by so many
Yes, I feel, like Champagnat, his spirit, his laughter
And his love will live on.
Donald Haughey, July 20, 2005; 8200 Beaver Brook Lane, Austin, TX
78748-5420;
cudonal@aol.com
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from ELAINE CARTER:
In Memory of Francis
There is a deep dark abyss within me
Empty.
Silent.
Cold.
The long vigil is over and you are gone.
Tenderly, memories of joy and celebration fill the abyss full
Of laughter and dance and multi-colored streamers waving
Through blue skies, starry nights, and walks along the beach.
Along the hot dusty streets of Laredo,
Sunsets and barbecues at Casa Blanca Lake,
Austin, with its vast sky and Longhorns,
Fog tip-toing (like your cats) into Oakland,
The sounds of your beloved New York, New York
And other distances traveled
North and South
East and West across the globe and back.
And Esopus, your favorite –
The Marist Retreat House along the Hudson River
With rocks and trees awaiting the seasons
While the hard ground tightly wraps your body.
There is room for your poems
And your songs and lyrics written long ago,
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And piano keys, too.
And finally, room for prayers and dreams.
Your great love for vows and promises kept
In a life lived in faith, hope, and love
With quiet good deeds
And a burning love for God
Mary and Champagnat
Among Marist Brothers, family, and friends.
Elaine Longoria-Carter (
elainecarter@grandecom.net
)
Corpus Christi, Texas
August 9, 2005
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From the EDITOR: To the mathematicians and engineers among
our readers who may be more comfortable with a journalistic report of
a death, a thought: nothing can replace a painfully heartfelt lyrical
response to the life of one who is loved. When prose is able to
duplicate and convey such insights so deeply felt, prose itself becomes
poetry.
We have a report that Br. Peter Chanel died two weeks ago. For
the past few years he has been in a nursing home in Miami. We hope
to have tributes in the next issue. Requiescat in pace.
Let us pray that those who have recently undergone serious
hospital experiences continue to heal: Francis “Barney” Sheridan,
Bernie Ortuoste, Br. Des Kelly, Br. Luke Driscoll.
We continue to feel deep gratitude toward those who have
supported Marists All. Your literary contributions are inspiring. The
next issue is appropriately planned for the Thanksgiving season in
November. Also, your monetary contributions help us to continue this
work. Most recently we have received monetary assistance from
William Quinn, Bernie Garrett, Don Schmidt, and Jeanne Schultz (sister
of Br. Stephen Martin). Thank you.
As our readers of the printed version may have noted, we try to
keep to eight pages. An issue may go beyond such a desired limit. We
have other times included additional coverage on our web site. In this
issue you may notice a blank page. May each of our readers feel a
desire to fill that page for the next issue!
See you at the picnic!
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Correspondents
Dick Brannigan '50
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Catholic New York
Sister Joan Curtin
Cardinal Edward Egan
Paul Galbraith
Brendan Haggerty '50
Don Haughey '62
David Kammer '42
J. Richard LaPietra '50
Br Willliam Lavigne '50
John Scileppi '68
Gene Zirkel '53
Topics
Marist Family Institute of Spirituality
July 2005
GMC Picnic at MSM
Editor's Notes
Patrick Donaghy ('50) r.i.p.
Br. Francis Zaglauer ('63) r.i.p.
Please join us at the GMC Picnic at Mount St. Michael on
Saturday, September 10
th
. Bring your own beverage and a
potluck dish for a shared meal. The festivities begin at noon.
As in other years, the picnic will be held rain or shine. In this
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issue we are moved by those who write of their memories, by
those who experienced a special weekend marked by the
sharing of our common Marist heritage, and by those who
would not allow the passing on of a Marist heart without words
of tribute. Ed.
from JOHN SCILEPPI (’68): In reflecting on the Marist Family
Spirituality Weekend held in July at Marist College, I noticed that the
Spirit seemed to be moving us. All the presentations, without any
previous interaction, included the idea of being open to change. Marty
Lang discussed the need to build a new spirituality based on the
Annunciations. Br. Vito Aresto described how the Founder needed to
adjust his vision of the charism of the Brothers: to be contemplative or
active; to join with the other new congregations or not; and how Sean
Sammon believes the Brothers currently need to re-define themselves.
Br. Joseph Belanger indicated that a hundred years ago, the Brothers
went through a period of secularization, and the Superior General
noted that there was no loss of spirituality, only a change in spirituality
for those who chose to remain in France. Finally, we were impressed by
the reflections of the four women participants on the sharing of their
personal views of spirituality. It is interesting that we wrapped up the
program on Sunday morning with the “quo vadis” question of which
new directions the Spirit is encouraging us to seek. I believe all of
this is consistent with some of Marcellin’s Beatitudes: to respond to
the needs of the times, and to have confidence in the Lord, giving one’s
full “Fiat.” (One River Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538-1323; 845-229-
6277;
John.Scileppi@Marist.edu
)
from DAVID KAMMER (’42): Judy and I have attended the Marist
Family Institute of Spirituality every year except the first. I have
sought to encourage a program that I have deemed so very valuable. I
not only hoped to share something of who I am and what I have been
occupied with spiritually, but I have also expected to be nourished by
the spirituality of the presenters and the participants. This year I
found Marty Lang’s presentation to be scholarly and solidly substantial.
It was excellent. I appreciated the updated historical background
shared by Br. Vito Aresto and Br. Joseph Belanger. They helped us add
to our understanding of Marist spirit. Speaking of which, I have
observed that all who regularly attend this July weekend are truly living
the Marist spirit. We need to keep nourishing that spirit. I admire
and appreciate John Scileppi and the team of organizers that stepped
up to plan this year’s meeting. I am most grateful to them and to all
who contributed and shared.
from GENE ZIRKEL (’53): Larry Keogh often spoke of the great
potential of the Poughkeepsie group of loyal Marist laity and of his hope
that somehow the brothers and sisters could be of help to the (big B)
Brothers. Many of us bought into that dream and made it our own.
Ideas were offered, but nothing ever came of them. This year Marist
Father, Ed Keel, suggested that the Brothers are extremely busy with
their lives and that they do not know what the laity is willing or capable
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of doing. The decision is personal: what am I willing to do? Let us not
say, “We could tutor students who need help.” But rather, “Am I willing
to do so?” Let us not say, “We could collect books and supplies for the
missions. But rather, “Am I willing to organize such a collection?” Let
us not say, “We could help out at the Esopus summer camps in the
kitchen or as a counselor?” But rather, “Am I willing to do so?” Let all
who are willing, pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance. Let us ask St.
Marcellin and our Good Mother for help. What am I willing to do?
What are my spouse and I willing to do? What project could a group of
us take on – a project I am willing to stay with and see through to the
end? It has been suggested that we spend some time next July
considering the question of helping the Brothers. I heartily agree. But
let’s come prepared. Let’s pray for discernment. Then we can share
the fruit of that discernment with the group. See you in July in
Poughkeepsie. (472 Village Oaks Lane, Babylon Village, NY 11702-
3123; 631-669-0273;
genezirk@optonline.net
)
from PAUL GALBRAITH: My Marist history began in 1966. My
brother Kevin had begun his life as a Marist Brother after graduating
from Christ the King High School. I spent many fond days visiting my
brother and the wonderful community in Esopus. I even became
friends with the Irish setters that ran the property. One wonderful
memory was the day Kevin took his vows and there followed a big
party at the mansion. It was probably 95 degrees that day in the
Hudson Valley; but what fun! I still cherish a great photo of Kevin with
his two buddies, Jimmy Steinmeyer and Danny Waters, on the steps of
the great house. Truly unforgettable memories of the Marist
community!
In 1967 I began my years at Camp Marist (to 1974). Those years
represent the best memories one could have as a boy. Brothers Abel,
Tim, Franny, Joe Bouchard, Kerry Hughes, Arthur Xavier, Valerian, Ken
and Phil Roberts, Tom Potenza, Jerome Daly, Tom Sessman, Phil Capio,
Bob O’Connor, Bill McCluskey, Kevin Gorman (now Fr. Jeff), and all the
rest of the gang from that period. Too many to list!
I began Molloy High School and four years of a good education and
wonderful friendships back in 1970. In 1978 I graduated from St.
Michael’s College with a BA in Fine Arts. I became a member of the
Actor’s Equity and performed in many road shows of great musicals like
Guys and Dolls and Annie Get Your Gun. Although I didn’t make it as
big as my fellow classmate David Caruso, I saw quite a bit of the USA!
Today I work for the Finance Department at Barr Pharmaceuticals in
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. (
pgalbraith1956@msn.com
)
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In Memoriam
From J. RICHARD LA PIETRA (’50): Patrick C. Donaghy, (Br.
Joseph Andrew ’50) died July 5
th
at home with his wife, Mary Ann, at
his bedside. He was 72 years of age. He was born in Manhattan and
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entered the Marist Brothers via Marist Prep in Esopus. He attended the
novitiate in Tyngsboro and professed his first vows on July 26, 1951.
His first teaching assignment was at Mt. St. Michael Academy, and he
graduated from Marist College with a bachelor’s degree in history in
1956.
After leaving the congregation, he undertook a career in writing
and publishing. He was president of Addison Wesley School Group
from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, he was executive vice president of
Simon and Schuster and retired in 1991 as president of the Education
Division in Manhattan and Morris Township. He had also served as
president of the Simon & Schuster School Group in Englewood Park. In
1988, Pat was president of Silver Burdett Co., in Morris Township. A
member of the Association of American Publishers, Pat was a director
of the Morristown and Morris Township Public Library, New Philharmonic
of New Jersey and Business Executives for National Security. Surviving
are his wife, Mary Ann; a son, Patrick C. Jr.; sisters, Margaret Kelly and
Mary Donaghy; and brothers, Charles, Tom, Joseph, Frank, James, and
William.
I take the liberty of sharing some of DICK BRANIGAN’S (’50)
sentiments written after learning of Pat’s death: “I suspect you still
have in your computer files Pat’s February 26
th
memo to the troops.
He was so hopeful to complete several writing projects he had in the
works. In the sixth paragraph he says, ‘I also hope to have a
screenplay finished this summer. It’s a comedy-drama that takes place
on Earth but mostly in the next world.’ Who knew that God had a
sense of humor? Now he can finish it on location. More than the
feeling of sorrow in this news, I know that in many ways the dead
teach us how to live: to find out what matters and what doesn’t
matter before we waste any more time at this living business.”
BILL LAVIGNE (’50) wrote: “Pat really enjoyed our group
reunion several years ago and very much wanted to join us for our 50
th
at Marist College last Fall. I had occasion to visit with him and Mary
Ann a couple of times when I was stationed in New Jersey. When he
was an administrator of the Silver Burdett Book Company, he arranged
for the donation of a good supply of textbooks for our mission schools
in Liberia when Marty Ruane and Leo Shea were there.”
BRENDAN HAGGERTY (’50) remarked in a note to me, “Pat
Donaghy was, first of all, a teacher. He was one of the most sensitive,
soft-spoken, thoughtful and considerate of men. While it is not
surprising that those characteristics endeared him to his students, he
seemed to defy stereotypes as he brought them to his second career.
The teacher and lover of books was equally comfortable and successful
as the president of one of the nation’s largest educational publishing
houses.”
(LA PIETRA, (cont.):I myself had not seen Pat since the day, now
forgotten, when he left the scholasticate for an early teaching
assignment at the Mount. Then he showed up with Mary Ann for our
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forty-fifth reunion to which Bill Lavigne referred above. After that we
saw them a couple of times as guests at our home. And the connection
grew. He was very much looking forward to our 50
th
Homecoming at
Marist College last October and helped me with great persistence in
ferreting out lost classmates. The illness from which he died kept him
from the reunion, and subsequent phone conversations were not
encouraging. When we met several years ago, I was amazed at how
this slightly built lad had grown into a full broth of a man, distinguished
and self-assured, most interesting and perfectly unassuming. Now he
is gone from us, and I miss not seeing him again.
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From CATHOLIC NEW YORK (August 2005): Br. Francis L.
Zaglauer, F.M.S. (’63), archdiocesan director of adult catechesis, died
July 11 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. He was 61. A Funeral Mass
was celebrated July 16 at St. Frances of Rome Church in the Bronx.
Cardinal Egan, who was in Rome to attend meetings, said in a
statement that Brother Zaglauer “will be sorely missed, not only by
those who worked with him at the Catholic Center, but also by those
throughout the archdiocese who have come to know him over the years
that he has served in our Catechetical Office.”
Sister Joan Curtin, C.N.D., director of the archdiocesan Catechetical
Office, told CNY, “Brother Francis had a great love for adult faith
formation and spent his time, energy and talent training faith formation
teams for parishes so that adult religious education, so vital today,
would be available throughout the archdiocese.” In a statement, Sister
Joan recalled the liturgical celebration that Brother Francis coordinated
for the 100
th
anniversary of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine.
“The image of the Chinese children ribbon-dancers from Transfiguration
parish welcoming Cardinal Egan and the many concelebrants will surely
live on in our memories for many years to come,” she said.
Brother Zaglauer had been director of adult catechesis since 1997.
Previously he was a pastoral associate at Christ the King parish,
Yonkers, 1996-1997; parish director of religious education at St.
Michael’s, Co-op City, 1993-1995; Holy Name of Mary, Montgomery,
1991-1993; and St. John the Evangelist, Mahopac, 1975-1978; and a
teacher at Mount St. Michael Academy, the Bronx, 1966-1968. He also
served assignments as a pastoral associate, catechist and chaplain in
Chicago and in Texas and California.
Born in the Bronx, he entered the Marist Brothers of the Schools in
1962 and professed final vows in 1970. He held a bachelor’s degree in
French and theology from Marist College and a master’s degree in
teaching religion from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. He is survived
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by his brother David. Burial was at the Marist Brothers cemetery in
Esopus.
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From DONALD HAUGHEY, ’62: Ziggy (Br. Francis Zaglauer) and I
had a long friendship that dates back to the novitiate and scholasticate
days. We had the opportunity to be in Texas together and live in
Austin for a year. We were good friends. He kept up with me more
than I did with him, but last summer we had an opportunity to see
each other in Poughkeepsie at the Marist Province meeting with Sean.
He welcomed me like a prodigal son. He convinced me with the help of
Jerry Doherty and John Allen to sit in on Sean’s opening remarks to the
Brothers. I was really impressed with the wonderful reception and the
forward, optimistic remarks made by Sean. Earlier, Ziggy and I had a
chance to catch up with each other. I was very impressed with the
wonderful reception he received from the other Brothers at dinner. He
told me that his health was not good, but as usual, he was so
optimistic about the future. I had the chance to visit with him on the
phone a week and a half ago. I was hoping that I would get to New
York to see him before he died. In August I plan to visit Esopus and
spend some time with him and so many friends that rest there.
Tonight, after walking in the nearby woods, I felt a need to write some
thoughts on Ziggy. I’m not as poetic as Ziggy was, but I did want to
offer him a fitting tribute. Here it is:
Humid
A sky of cerulean blue and rose madder
A beautiful closing of another day
My legs are tired as I walk
Through woods with thoughts
Of life and loss.
So many thoughts flood my mind
Of moments shared and moments lost.
He never gave up on me.
Each year a card, a poem,
A reminder of friendship
A brother in a true sense
Never demanding a response.
(And for my part there were few.)
Just a thought to let me know
I am not forgotten.
And now I deal with another loss
Of another brother who meant a lot,
Another moment, another sunset
And still I believe in a promised sunrise
A chance to walk once again
With my friends, my brothers
With Ziggy and his wonderful ways
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Briefly we talked
Just a week and a half past
A welcoming response from someone so ill
Brought feelings of happiness and sadness
And as always in between his present moment
And need to rest,
He welcomed me.
Always a true Marist
Humble, prayerful, and loving -
I have been enriched by his presence
As have all who encountered this man of Champagnat.
He will be missed
Not only by me but by so many
Yes, I feel, like Champagnat, his spirit, his laughter
And his love will live on.
Donald Haughey, July 20, 2005; 8200 Beaver Brook Lane, Austin, TX
78748-5420;
cudonal@aol.com
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from ELAINE CARTER:
In Memory of Francis
There is a deep dark abyss within me
Empty.
Silent.
Cold.
The long vigil is over and you are gone.
Tenderly, memories of joy and celebration fill the abyss full
Of laughter and dance and multi-colored streamers waving
Through blue skies, starry nights, and walks along the beach.
Along the hot dusty streets of Laredo,
Sunsets and barbecues at Casa Blanca Lake,
Austin, with its vast sky and Longhorns,
Fog tip-toing (like your cats) into Oakland,
The sounds of your beloved New York, New York
And other distances traveled
North and South
East and West across the globe and back.
And Esopus, your favorite –
The Marist Retreat House along the Hudson River
With rocks and trees awaiting the seasons
While the hard ground tightly wraps your body.
There is room for your poems
And your songs and lyrics written long ago,
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And piano keys, too.
And finally, room for prayers and dreams.
Your great love for vows and promises kept
In a life lived in faith, hope, and love
With quiet good deeds
And a burning love for God
Mary and Champagnat
Among Marist Brothers, family, and friends.
Elaine Longoria-Carter (
elainecarter@grandecom.net
)
Corpus Christi, Texas
August 9, 2005
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From the EDITOR: To the mathematicians and engineers among
our readers who may be more comfortable with a journalistic report of
a death, a thought: nothing can replace a painfully heartfelt lyrical
response to the life of one who is loved. When prose is able to
duplicate and convey such insights so deeply felt, prose itself becomes
poetry.
We have a report that Br. Peter Chanel died two weeks ago. For
the past few years he has been in a nursing home in Miami. We hope
to have tributes in the next issue. Requiescat in pace.
Let us pray that those who have recently undergone serious
hospital experiences continue to heal: Francis “Barney” Sheridan,
Bernie Ortuoste, Br. Des Kelly, Br. Luke Driscoll.
We continue to feel deep gratitude toward those who have
supported Marists All. Your literary contributions are inspiring. The
next issue is appropriately planned for the Thanksgiving season in
November. Also, your monetary contributions help us to continue this
work. Most recently we have received monetary assistance from
William Quinn, Bernie Garrett, Don Schmidt, and Jeanne Schultz (sister
of Br. Stephen Martin). Thank you.
As our readers of the printed version may have noted, we try to
keep to eight pages. An issue may go beyond such a desired limit. We
have other times included additional coverage on our web site. In this
issue you may notice a blank page. May each of our readers feel a
desire to fill that page for the next issue!
See you at the picnic!
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