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Augustini 2007 and the death of Dom Martin van Dam |
Lots has happened since the last update, so bear with us as we try to bring our loyal readers up to speed.
NB: Due to the large volume of material, a separate page will be uploaded next week (please God) with the pictures from Dom Josef's Mass of Thanksgiving
in Annandale, VA on September 9, 2007. Please stay tuned!
Augustini 2007 -the Clothing of the Novices
As is the custom here at Stift Klosterneuburg, the incoming class of novices was clothed in the habit of our canonry in the Chapter of St. Leopold, the original chapter house of the abbey before the First Vespers of St. Augustine. The brethren turned out in force to greet their new brothers.
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Processing down into the Chapel of St. Leopold |
The new men state their desire and intention |
They receive the habit |
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The procession after vespers across the Stiftsplatz |
Doms Konstantin, Florian, Anselm and Aegidius |
Bp. Markus was present for the feast and to be with the novices from Norway, Konstantin (left) and Aegidius |
The Provost, Dean and Novice Master with the Novices
The Simple Vows of Doms Gabriel, Quirinus, Sebastian and Benedict
At the high Mass on the Feast of St. Augustine, the first to take their vows were the candidates for simple profession.
The full "vows group" beneath the statue of St. Leopold in the Stiftskirche
L-R: Doms Sebastian, Gabriel, Benedict, Bruno and Maximilian
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The Novices just before they cease being novices |
Dom Gabriel, kneeling, reads aloud his document of profession |
Benedict, Sebastian, Gabriel and Quirinus kneel before the Provost |
The Solemn Profession of Doms Maximilian and Bruno
Their long probation over, Bruno and Maximilian step forward to take their solemn vows as canons of Klosterneuburg and to bind themselves for life to the community. The community, in the person of Provost Bernhard, receives their vows and in so doing, binds the community to them.
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Maximilian and Bruno present themselves before the Provost to state their intentions |
Prostrate for the chanting of the Litany of the Saints |
Maximilian makes his profession |
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Bruno makes his profession |
The clothing with the purple mozzetta, symbol of profession |
A heartfelt congratulations from the Provost |
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And no profession is complete without a bear hug from the Dean! |
For the first time processing out behind the Chapter Cross. |
Processing as the most junior of the seniors |
All the Professed of 2007 with the Provost Bernhard, Dean Benno and Novice Master Anton
The Surrounding Fun
Such momentous and wonderful occasions deserve to be celebrated and we certainly did. Family members of the newly professed and clothed came from far and near to be with us. We didn't want to leave them out of picture.
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The Provost with the Heffrons: Laura, Doug, Maximilian and Mrs. Heffron |
Mom's proud of you Max! |
Mrs. Semple with the Provost and Bruno |
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The Semple Clan at lunch |
Bruno's sister Danielle with her daughter |
Gabriel tucks one away with his brother Chad |
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Did anyone ever see that old show, "Land of the Giants"? Chad, Gabriel and Brian Rach |
Elias hangs out with Maximilian's sister, Laura Collins |
Is that fast food Max??? Shocking! |
And let's not forget Dom Daniel's famous tours!
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Dear reader, this I understand... |
...And this makes sense... |
...But what is THIS all about, Daniel??? |
The Death of Dom Martin van Dam
Dom Martin was active and vigorous until his last days. Fittingly enough, Martin's last illness came while on his annual visit home to his beloved Netherlands. Born on September 14th, 1918 in Delft, Netherlands, into a very large family, he passed away in their presence just after his 89th birthday. His body was returned to the Stift for burial and many of his relatives came from the Netherlands to bid their final farewell.
Martin's priestly service through the years encompassed several of the Stift's parishes. In 1991 he returned to the Stift and functioned as guest master until 2005. Until this point he also continued to say Mass at the small church in Weidlingbach.
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Requiescat in Pace
Provost Bernhard Backowsky, Dean Benno Anderlitschka and the Chapter of Augustinian Canons of Stift Klosterneuburg announce the passing away of
Ad. Rev. Dom Martin Jozef van Dam
Received the habit at
Klosterneuburg on October 28, 1945.
Solemn Profession on August 28, 1949.
Ordained a Priest of Jesus Christ on April 29, 1951.
Died September 27th, 2007
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