Obituary
Br. Arcadius Patrick, a member of the NY District and director of the Barrytown junior novitiate, died on March 24 at St. Mary’s College of CA.
New York Newsletter, April 1, 1964, p. 16; and also Newsletter of LI-NE, April 1, 1964, p. 11.
Br. Cosmas Joseph, a member of the institute for 56 years, died on May 10 at age 82. It was noticed at his wake that he himself was so faithful in attending the wakes of others.
New York Newsletter, June 1, 1964, pp. 1 and 17
10 Years
Br. Gerald John (Thomas Wallace) has been named as the new director of vocations for the Baltimore District, replacing Br. G. Henry (Laffey) who had held the position for 10 years.
FSC, March 1964, p. 4.
20 Years
Letters of affiliation (honorary membership) have been granted to Drs. Leo Gaffney (20 years of service and father of 7 alums) and John A. Judge (30 years of service; both affiliated with St. John’s College HS) and to Dr. Joseph Sprissler (a VP of La Salle College).
Newsbriefs of Baltimore, March 1964, p. 1; and also April 1964, p. 8.
60 Years
On April 25, Lincoln Hall will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Br. Antoninus Leo, who spent most of entire career at the NY Catholic Protectory and Lincoln Hall.
New York Newsletter, April 1, 1964, p. 13
New Miami Principal
Br. Denis Thomas (John Byrne) was named as the incoming principal of La Salle-Immaculata HS in Miami.
Newsbriefs of Baltimore, May 1964, p. 1.
Honorary Degree
Br. Barnabas Paul will receive an honorary degree from Canisius College (Buffalo) on June 7.