dbrindle, Author at Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius /author/dbrindle/ Forming Future Leaders for the Church Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:34:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 “Come and See” Weekend of Discovery Set for November 4 to 6, 2022 /come-and-see-retreat-of-discovery-2021-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=come-and-see-retreat-of-discovery-2021-2 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:02:39 +0000 https://bcstemp.thedumont.net/draft/?p=7287 WHO Invited to the “Come and See” Weekend of Discovery Retreat are men, ages 18 to 35, single or married, who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood in […]

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WHO

Invited to the “Come and See” Weekend of Discovery Retreat are men, ages 18 to 35, single or married, who may be considering a vocation to the priesthood in the Byzantine Catholic Church. The retreat is conducted in a “no pressure, no hard-sell” environment. The atmosphere is prayerful, positive, and fraternal. 

WHY

Every young man eventually has to make some hard decisions – college, career, marriage, family, religious life. How do I know what’s right? Does God care what I decide?

Maybe people have suggested that you check out the Seminary. Perhaps they see in you a person who loves God, loves people, and has the potential to be a priest.

Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking about the priesthood at church, in your personal prayers, or wherever.

Maybe you’ve thought to yourself: Will I have to give up everything – my family, my friends, the things I enjoy? Must I be super holy, super smart, or somehow “different?” Anyway, how would I know if God is calling me?

“Come and See” will help you answer these questions as you witness a seminarian’s life of work, study, prayer, and joy!

WHAT

“Come and See” is a retreat weekend hosted by the Byzantine Catholic Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The retreat includes sharing liturgical services and meals with the Seminary community, opportunities for confession, an introduction to the Seminary formation program, a tour of the Seminary, gatherings with the seminarians, witness talks about seminary life, discernment, and priesthood, a seminar, and a panel discussion.

  

WHEN

Friday evening (5:00 PM), November 5, 2021 through Sunday afternoon (4:00 PM), November 7, 2021. Those able to arrive on Friday morning (by 10 AM, no earlier than 8 AM) or Friday afternoon (by 1:30 PM) will be welcome to sit in on Seminary courses.

WHERE

Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius
3605 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15214
412-321-8383
office@bcs.edu

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HOW

Only men who register online (see the form below) by October 12th will be eligible for attendance at “Come and See.”  An e-mail confirmation from the Rector’s Office must be received in order to attend.

All guests will be accommodated in private rooms, with shared restroom facilities.  The Seminary will supply bedding and towels.  Please bring personal toiletry items, a change of “business casual” clothes, changes of underclothing, athletic clothing for gymnasium activity, a jacket, and clothes for Divine Liturgy including long pants, button down shirt, and tie.

Please come with all electronic devices turned off!

TUITION

Free! There is no charge for the retreat, meals, and lodging.

TRANSPORT

Retreat participants are responsible for the arrangements of and expenses for their transportation to Pittsburgh. Eparchial Vocations Offices may have scholarships or grants available for travel to this event, so please inform your Vocations Director and Pastor of your plans to attend. Vehicle transportation from the Pittsburgh airport or train and bus stations and back will be arranged as indicated in the registration process. Airport or station arrivals should be by 3:30 PM on Friday, November 4th. Departures are to be scheduled after 5:30 PM on Sunday, November 6th.

Registration has closed for 2022. We hope that you can join us next year.

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]]> Faculty Spotlight: Fr. Ron Barusefski /spotlight-ron-barusefski/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spotlight-ron-barusefski Mon, 15 Aug 2022 04:46:40 +0000 https://bcstemp.thedumont.net/draft/?p=6882 Faculty Spotlight: Fr. Ron Barusefski Where are you from originally? I am originally from Jessup, Pennsylvania, a small “coal town” outside of Scranton. What is your area of research and teaching? I […]

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Faculty Spotlight: Fr. Ron Barusefski

Where are you from originally?

I am originally from Jessup, Pennsylvania, a small “coal town” outside of Scranton.
What is your area of research and teaching?
I just received my doctorate in Canon Law and served on the faculty of the Pontifical North American College in Rome. There I was a seminary formator and assisted in the Homiletic program.
What attracted you to this subject?
Canon Law always appealed to me as a way of maintaining necessary structure, addressing challenging problems, and protecting individual rights in the Church. Seminary formation was not an original interest of mine, but once I became involved in it, I found it very challenging and rewarding to accompany seminarians on their path to the priesthood.
How did you come to teach at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary?
I was asked to accept the position of Director of Human Formation by the rector, Father Robert Pipta. I previously had the opportunity over the last few years to review the incredible progress of the seminary and felt very honored to be a part of the faculty. I then received the blessing and encouragement of my own bishop, the Most Reverend Kurt Burnette of the Eparchy of Passaic.
How many years have you taught at the Byzantine Catholic Seminary?
This is my first year. I was a seminarian here from 1981 to 1989.
What is the most challenging part of teaching for you?
The most challenging part of teaching is making the gradual, deliberate effort of not only passing along information, but making sure that the information is properly integrated into a student’s life so he can apply it in his ministry.
State one thing you wish you had known in your undergraduate days.
I wish I could have better understood and appreciated the efforts of my teachers back then. There were many times when I was challenged as a student to not only do better as a student but to be better as a person. I was challenged not because the teachers didn’t care, but rather because theydid care.
What experiences have shaped you spiritually?
In my earlier years, the example of the pastors in my home parish cultivated many deep spiritual experiences as iI grew up and served there. Living and learning in a Byzantine Ruthenian Catholic Seminary helped me to understand and express these experiences. Most recently, living and working in the center of the Church in the Vatican and Rome, I had the opportunities to make pilgrimages to many Churches there, as well as in Assisi, the Holy Land, and France. All of these journeys have moved my soul and strengthened and nourished my priesthood.

What do you do to de-stress?
I have a great love for American and international history, and the history of baseball. I enjoy working out in the gym and walking.
Cat or dog person?
I am most definitely a dog person, but cats seem to like me as well.

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