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Fr. Edward J. Carter, SJ, 71, 12/18/2000
Fr. Donald E. Brugger SJ, 62, 11/20/2000
Fr. Norman E. Harland SJ, 63, 09/22/2000
Fr. Daniel P. Foley SJ, 79, 08/13/2000
Fr. Edward J. Stokes SJ, 82, 07/30/2000

Fr. Edward J. Carter, SJ 71 December 18, 2000 Colombiere Jesuit Community Clarkston, MI.

"Fr. Carter had a light sense of humor, was always a good friend and never said a bad word about anyone. He was patient, optimistic, and grateful to his care givers throughout his illness," said Fr. John Heim, SJ, his superior at Faber Jesuit Community in Cincinnati.

Fr. Carter was born in Cincinnati, OH, where he attended Saint Xavier High School. In 1951, he graduated from Xavier University and entered the Jesuit novitiate in Milford, Ohio, that same year. As part of his Jesuit training, Fr. Carter received advanced degrees in philosophy and theology from West Baden College in Indiana. He also earned a master's degree in Classics from Loyola University, Chicago in 1959.

From 1956 through 1959, Fr. Carter taught Latin, theology, and algebra at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland and then at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL. In 1966, he began an almost 30-year tenure at Xavier University, where he taught theology and wrote extensively on prayer and spirituality. He also served as chaplain of the XU basketball team for several years.

His first book on spirituality, Response in Christ, appeared in 1969. Sixteen more followed, including those that focused on bringing Catholic teachings into daily lay life, such as Spirituality for Modern Man (1973), Every Day and Its Possibilities (1973), and The Mysticism of Everyday, besides other works on the power of prayer, including Prayer is Love in 1974 and 1987's Prayer Perspectives. He also wrote books explaining essential Catholic teachings and a book on Fatima and Medjugorge.

When he retired from teaching in 1996, Fr. Carter did not stop working. He spent his last years editing a newsletter for his fellow priests throughout the world.

In addition to his Jesuit brethren, Fr. Carter is survived by his sister, Merle Carter of Cincinnati.

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Fr. Donald E. Brugger, SJ 62 November 20, 2000 Loyola University Chicago, IL

Fr. Brugger's sister-in-law, Patty, shares that he was, "a humble man who didn't want a lot of fuss made over him." Fr. Earl Weis, SJ, adds that "For more than a decade he was a Loyola Jesuit charged with special care for the sick and infirm members of the Jesuit community. He gave himself to the work with extraordinary devotion and kindness. He never asked for anything for himself, even when his own health was failing." He died suddenly after offering Mass at Wright Hall.

Fr. Brugger was born in Springfield, Ohio. In 1961, after being awarded both Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees, he entered the Jesuit novitiate at Milford, Ohio. As a seminarian, prior to his priestly ordination, Fr. Brugger worked for a year with the Jesuits in Nepal in 1967. When it became impossible for him to obtain a visa to do his theology studies in India, Fr. Brugger's Jesuit training took him to the Loyola House of Studies in Manila, Philippines, and on November 28, 1970, he was ordained by Pope Paul VI in Manila.

He returned to Nepal in 1972 to teach at St. Xavier School in Katmandu. After preparing for final vows, again in Manila, he worked with the Jesuits in the Philippines, serving the sick and their families at the Philippine General Hospital, as their Head Chaplain from 1975 to 1979. He was also a teacher and counselor at Ateneo De Davao, Davao City, Philippines. From 1984-85 he took a sabbatical to earn a Master's Degree in Religious Studies at Loyola University in Chicago. He then served as campus minister at Ateneo de Davao in his beloved Philippines. Fr. Brugger's deep rooted friendships formed there lasted throughout his life.

From 1989 onwards, Fr. Brugger served as the Prefect of Health for the Loyola University Jesuit Community. In 1993 he also assumed the role of assistant to the treasurer for the Loyola community. Back in the States he was able to spend time with his family, thoroughly enjoying discussions with them and with the children who brought out the best in his gentle nature.

In addition to his Jesuit brothers, he is survived by his brother Dennis and sister-in-law, Patty Brugger, as well as his sister-in-law Janet Brugger, widow of Fr. Brugger's deceased twin brother David.

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Fr. Norman E. Harland, SJ 63 September 22, 2000 Evanston Hospital, Evanston IL

"He mixed with teams at practice, shared tea with shopkeepers, and volunteered to preach on Sundays. He was a born conversationalist. He could tell a story like few others," said Fr. Paul Faulstich, SJ, who served with Fr. Harland in India. Fr. Harland's apostolate in India lasted over 30 years.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fr. Harland attended St. Xavier High School, and, upon graduation in 1954, entered the Jesuit novitiate at Milford, OH. He received a bachelor's degree in literature and masters' degree in Greek and Latin from Loyola University, Chicago, along with advanced degrees in philosophy from West Baden College in Indiana. In 1962, he left the United States for India where he was ordained a priest at Pune in 1967, and earned an advanced degree in theology from De Nobili College there in 1968.

"He loved the ordinary people. He wanted to give the children the best education possible," said Fr. Robert Grib, SJ, a colleague of Fr. Harland's in India. Fr. Harland served as assistant to the principal at St. Xavier High School in Jaipur, India, from 1961 to 1964, and was named Vice Principal there in 1968.

Fr Harland was named Headmaster of the Catholic High School in Ara, Bihar, India, in 1969, and in 1973 became principal of St. Michael's High School in Patna, India. In 1980 he became Coordinator of Education for the Jesuit Province in Patna, later serving as Acting Socius to this province. He was concurrently the assistant pastor of the Gahiri Mission.

"His final task in India was his favorite," said Fr. Faulstich. "Norm built a school and church for the people of the village of Gahiri. Conditions were primitive. Electricity nil. But together with the Notre Dame Sisters they transformed the place."

Fr. Harland was called back to the States in 1988 to serve as the Provincial Assistant for Social Ministry, and Director of the Jesuit International Missions in the Chicago Province. In 1993, he became rector, school chaplain, and served as a trustee at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Il. He remained at Loyola Academy as assistant to the President until his illness forced him to retire. Fr. Harland is survived by his brothers Jerome, Kevin, Gregory and Raymond, and his sisters, Carolyn Balog and Margaret Griffin.

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Fr. Daniel P. Foley, SJ 79 August 13, 2000 Cincinnati, OH

As a high school and college student, Fr. Foley spent his summers working for the family business, Foley Construction Company, building the interstate highway system in the area. He remained close to his family all his life. Boyhood friend and fellow Jesuit Fr. Jack Beckman, SJ, said of him, "He was a very compassionate and prayerful individual, with a great concern for people who were hurting. He was always willing to give of himself to care for others. He was a true care giver."

Fr. Foley graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1939 and, in 1941, in the middle of his undergraduate studies at Xavier University, he entered the Jesuit novitiate at Milford, OH. He earned a bachelor's degree in Greek from Xavier University in 1943, a master's degree in experimental psychology from Loyola University in Chicago, 1951, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Ottawa University in Canada in 1962. As part of his Jesuit training, Fr. Foley also received advanced degrees in theology and philosophy.

Prior to his ordination to the priesthood in June of 1954, Fr. Foley taught psychology for a year at Loyola University in Chicago and for several years at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland. After ordination he spent a year (1957-58) at St. Xavier High School where he also served as the Director of Public Relations before beginning a 25-year career in the psychology department of Xavier University.

Fr. Jack Heim, SJ, a friend of Fr. Foley's from his years at Xavier University, recalls that "all his students thought he was interesting, always the mark of a good teacher. But he was very compassionate as well."

Fr. Foley was an active member of the psychological community and published over 100 articles in various journals. Throughout his career, he gave more than 50 presentations at conventions of the American Psychological Association and chaired a national task force for the Association. He also served on the board of the Cincinnati Psychological Association.

When he left Xavier University in 1987, he embarked on almost two decades of parish ministry, serving in the Cincinnati Archdiocese, and in 1996, served as an assistant pastor at St. Andrew's Church. As a chaplain for the Cincinnati Fire Division, he often rode with the firefighters to the scene to counsel victims of fires. "He really loved all his apostolates, especially his work with the Fire Division; we still have his fire hat here," says Fr. Heim. "He truly tried to make the world a better place."

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Fr. Edward J. Stokes, SJ 82 July 30, 2000 Colombiere Jesuit Community, Clarkston, MI

Fr. Stokes was a dedicated teacher, beginning in 1945 at St. Ignatius High School, where he taught Latin, Greek and history. In 1957 he began a 32-year tenure at Saint Mary of the Lakes Seminary in Mundelein, IL, as professor of Canon Law. Fr. Joseph R. Downey, SJ, his long time friend, said of Fr. Stokes, "Fr. Ed was a gentle man, who was very much devoted to his work and his students, and his students were very much devoted to him."

Fr. Stokes was born in Chicago in 1918. He attended Quigley Preparatory Seminary and spent two years at Loyola University, Chicago, before entering the Jesuit novitiate at Milford, OH, in 1938. As a part of his Jesuit training, he earned a bachelor's degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, 1942; a master's degree in Greek from Loyola University in Chicago,1947; and studied philosophy and theology at West Baden College in Indiana, where he was ordained a priest in 1951. He earned a doctorate in Canon Law from the Gregorian University in Rome in 1959.

During his years at St. Mary of the Lakes, Fr. Stokes was called to serve as visiting professor at the Gregorian University in Rome and served as a consultant to Cardinal Cody from 1965 to 1978. He was appointed the Academic Dean of the Seminary in 1980, a position he held for four years.

Fr. Stokes was also active in the Canon Law Society of America (C.L.S.A.) serving on the Religious Committee for several years in addition to editing the C.L.S.A. Journal, Roman Replies and C.L.S.A. Advisory Opinions from 1981 to 1990.

Some of Fr. Stokes's students included the bishops of the Chicago Diocese. Joseph Cardinal Bernadin appointed him the Adjutant Judicial Vicar of the Interdiocesan Tribunal, which decides matters of canon law. In 1989 Fr. Stokes left St. Mary of the Lakes to become a Judge and Defender of Bond in the Diocesan Tribunal in Belleville, IL. He remained there until illness led him to the Colombiere Center in 1998.

"All of us-his students, his fellow Jesuits, and his friends-were lucky to know Fr. Ed," reflects Fr. Downey, SJ. "He was always giving himself to us and now he has given himself to God. He has gone home."

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