Monsignor John Arthur Trese ("Fr. Jack") (June 20, 1923 – October 20, 2004) was an American Catholic priest serving the Archdiocese of Detroit from 1951 to 2000.
Born in St. Clair, Michigan, in 1923, Trese was the eldest of the six children of Arthur Thomas Trese. He graduated from St. Joseph Elementary and St. Stephen's High School in Port Huron. Recognizing his vocation to the priesthood early in life, he followed the path of his uncle, Father Leo J. Trese, a diocesan priest and noted author. His uncle's published writings and books of reflections for priests were revolutionary in their time for their candor and sincerity.
Trese attended Sacred Heart Major Seminary for his college work and completed his studies for the priesthood at the Theological College of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. He was ordained May 22, 1948.
Following his first assignment to St. Louis Parish in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, in 1951, Trese was tapped to attend graduate school at Saint Louis University where he earned bachelor's and master's degrees in social work.
In 1953 he was appointed associate secretary for Catholic Charities, eventually becoming Director of Catholic Social Services of Oakland, Monroe, Washtenaw, and Lapeer counties in Michigan. He held the post until 1965.
In 1962 he was appointed Spiritual Director of the National Council of Catholic Nurses. He authored an article in The Catholic Nurse monthly journal titled "Life with Father."[1]
From 1965 to 1968, Trese directed the Archdiocesan Opportunity Program. While there, Trese began more than 13 programs including many Headstart sites and teaching programs for women in prison. During the 1960s he became one of the leaders of the emerging consciousness for greater social justice in the Detroit area.
In 1968 he was appointed rector of St. Columban Church, a position he held until 2000 when he retired as senior priest. While there, he served as Vicar Pro-tem of the South Oakland Vicariate and instituted many innovative programs at St. Columban's including his ministry to fellow priests, to Catholics affected by divorce, and to families touched by suicide.
In 2001, St. Columban was named one of the Excellent Catholic Parishes by Paul Wilkes, citing programs developed by Trese: spontaneous prayers of the faithful during Mass, collaborative spirit between leadership and laypeople, emphasis on learning and personal development, and suicide support group.[2]
Trese died October 20, 2004, following complications resulting from cancer. He was 81. His life was celebrated in two funeral masses; the first was celebrated by Cardinal Adam Maida and the second was a more personal one for the St. Columban church community. He received a final blessing from the community, and received many eulogies, one being The Good News of Jack Trese.
Shortly after his death, a small group of St. Columban parishioners decided to develop a website dedicated to the spirit and teachings of Trese. The site, frjack.org, serves a variety of purposes. For a number of years, his sermons were taped, and are now available for listening on the site. In addition, many of his writings, dating back to 1962, have been scanned for reading purposes. The accumulated material provides a unique look at a post-Vatican II church, struggling to deal with a school closing, rejoicing in the strength of their community, sharing their faith. The site is in wiki format, so anyone can share thoughts about Trese and how he impacted their lives.
Fundamentally, Trese believed there is a need in our time to seek unity among all people. In his pastoral role, he sought to correlate the teachings of Jesus and the initiatives of the Vatican II Council to respond to the needs of individuals within a Catholic community facing the questions and challenges of the modern world.
Trese believed in the power of the community. He trusted the integrity of those in the pews. "Never let anyone or any organization think for you" was a phrase he was known to use. He very seldom discouraged a community member who came to him with an idea for a new group or event. He felt if there was a need in the community for it, it would grow; if there was no need, it would not survive. He believed in inclusion, and invited those in the congregation who were not Catholic, but to whom the mass was a significant event, to receive communion. The greatest sin, he said, was indifference. He began support groups for divorced Catholics in the 1960s, when this was an uncommon practice. He also started support groups for those touched by suicide and those with a non-traditional sexual orientation. Regarding suicide, Trese would say that, "...people die from suicide, not by suicide." Just as people die from cancer, not by cancer. Members of the parish participated in faith-sharing groups, sharing the stories of their faith journeys. Trese deeply believed that "every individual's faith story matters."
Trese was always learning and growing, either through his voracious reading or through his many discussions with friends and members of his congregation. "To be religiously alive," he said, "is to be uncertain." He believed in the power of the Gospels and Jesus' teaching to serve as a guide through life. Trese once said, "Jesus saw things differently. He preached inclusion rather than separateness. Everything we really need to know can be found in Christ's teachings of love and compassion. I don't feel I need to defend or 'sell' the Gospels, they take care of themselves. I have grown as much from the experience of being a parish pastor as the people I've served."
He began every mass by encouraging the congregation to "take a deep breath" in order to be present for each other. Every mass ended with the phrase "The mass continues. Let's have a great week!" He understood that the gifts received at mass each week would be shared throughout the coming week, and that the sacredness of the event would not end with the recessional song. He also developed the Prayers of the Faithful into an opportunity for sharing. Members of the congregation stood up and asked for prayers themselves, rather than sending in prayer requests, or using standard prayer requests. In this way, the congregation began to understand each other more deeply, and the mass became more of a dialogue.
At one point the congregation was challenged to come up with 'one word' to describe the experience at St. Columban. 'Freedom' was unanimously voted on. In that context, they felt free to offer ideas for their Catholic spiritual development. One of the unique avenues that came out of this environment was an alternative to, or an addition to, CCD for families called 'Family Experience'. In the 1980s and 1990s several families met once a month and taught and experienced their faith through some family activity. And since the environment of St. Columban was inclusive, the term 'family' came to mean everyone, and those who were single were welcomed.
Trese left a pastoral legacy of compassion, wisdom and wit. To those who knew him, he was a caring friend, a thoughtful counselor and a source of peace uplifting those in need. In Trese's warm acceptance of all people as children of God, he reflected the very spirit of Christ. A guiding principle of his ministry was respect for the sacredness of each person's mission and empowering the individual to carry it out in the parish community.
"He was considered a hero to many priests," said Fr. Paul F. Chateau, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Oak Park. "A creative, engaging and humble person, he was not locked into the past. His openness and personal growth encouraged openness in others," he added. "Like the ad for E.F. Hutton, when Fr. Jack spoke, others listened."
Rev. Robert Giuliano, retired pastor of Glenwood United Church of Windsor, part of the United Church of Canada, said, "I considered Jack my best friend across the border. Few people knew he was well-known and cherished in Canada. We had a common bond in the Lord and in the ministry that is rare," he added.
Narrow landstrip in Auckland, New Zealand Auckland isthmusWaitemata GroupThe Auckland isthmus seen from the International Space Station in 2019Location in the Auckland RegionCoordinates: 36°53′50″S 174°46′50″E / 36.89722°S 174.78056°E / -36.89722; 174.78056LocationAuckland Region, New ZealandAgeEarly Miocene, Quaternary The Auckland isthmus, also known as the Tāmaki isthmus,[1] is a narrow stretch of land on the North Island of New Zealand in the Auck…
Lashkar-e-Jhangviلشکر جھنگویBendera Lashkar-e-JhangviPemimpinRiaz Basra †Malik Ishaq †Akram Lahori †Ghulam Rasool Shah †Asif Chotu †[1]Qari Mohammad Yasin †[2]Waktu operasi1996–kiniMotifPemusnahan komunitas Syiah di PakistanMarkasAfganistan[3][4]Wilayah operasiPakistanAfganistanIdeologiSupremasisme SunniFundamentalisme Deobandi[5]Juhadisme salafiAnti-SyiahSerangan terkenal Serangan tim kriket …
This article does not cite any sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: List of current state governors in Mexico – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (May 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) States governed by party as of November 2023 PRI PAN MORENA PVEM PES &…
Pour les articles homonymes, voir Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul. Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Présentation Culte Catholique romain Type Église paroissiale Rattachement Archidiocèse de New York Début de la construction 1868 Fin des travaux 1869 Architecte Henry EngelbertAnthony J. DePace Style dominant Néoroman Géographie Pays États-Unis État État de New York Ville New York Coordonnées 40° 44′ 37″ nord, 73° 59′ 37″ ouest modifier L’églis…
Union sportive bressane Généralités Nom complet Union sportive bressane Pays de l'Ain Surnoms USBUSBPAles violets Noms précédents Union sportive bressane (1902-1997) Fondation 1902 Couleurs Violet et blanc Stade Stade Marcel-Verchère (8 840 places) Siège 11, Avenue des Sports01000 Bourg-en-Bresse Championnat actuel Nationale (2023-2024) Président Dominique Louis Entraîneur Fabrice Estebanez Julien Brugnaut (avants) Site web www.usbparugby.com Palmarès principal National[Note …
Electoral constituency in the Khomas region of central Namibia Khomasdal constituency (red) in the Khomas Region (yellow) Khomasdal North is a constituency in Windhoek in the Khomas Region of Namibia. As of December 2019[update] it had 25,550 registered voters.[1] The constituency consists of parts of the suburbs Khomasdal, Katutura, and Otjomuise.[2] It had a population of 43,921 in 2011, up from 27,950 in 2001.[3] Politics The first councillor of this constituen…
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Behoudenis der Kranken De Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Geboortekerk is de parochiekerk van Oostrum, gelegen aan Monseigneur Hanssenstraat 22. Geschiedenis Mogelijk was er omstreeks 1300 al een romaanse kapel, de Mariakapel. Omstreeks 1400 werd een bakstenen eenbeukige kapel gebouwd in laatgotische stijl. Aan een toren werd toen begonnen, maar deze is pas afgebouwd in 1888. Architect was Jan Jorna. Oostrum is lange tijd afhankelijk geweest van de Sint-Petrus' Ba…
Padru Pàdru, PàtruKomuneComune di PadruLokasi Padru di Provinsi SassariNegara ItaliaWilayah SardiniaProvinsiSassari (SS)Pemerintahan • Wali kotaAntonio SattaLuas • Total158,00 km2 (61,00 sq mi)Ketinggian160 m (520 ft)Populasi (2016) • Total2,121[1]Zona waktuUTC+1 (CET) • Musim panas (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Kode pos07020Kode area telepon0789Situs webhttp://www.comune.padru.ss.it Padru (bahasa Sardinia: Pàdru, P…
卡拉奧華大學全名Clubul Sportiv Universitatea Craiova綽號Alb-Albaştrii Studenţii Campioana unei mari iubiri成立1948年,74年前(1948)主場Extensiv容納人數7,000 人班主Mihai Rotaru & Adrian Andrici主席Pavel Badea總教練Victor Pițurcă聯賽羅馬尼亞足球甲級聯賽2022–23羅馬甲,第 4 位網站官方網站 主場球衣 客场球衣 第三球衣 卡拉奧華大學體育會(CS Universitatea Craiova)是羅馬尼亞的一家足球俱
Figure 1 – element motion in effectFigure 2 – group motion in effectThe Ternus illusion, also commonly referred to as the Ternus Effect, is an illusion related to human visual perception involving apparent motion. In a simplified explanation of one form of the illusion, two discs, (referred to here as L for left and C for centre) are shown side by side as the first frame in a sequence of three frames. Next a blank frame is presented for a very short, variable duration. In the final frame, tw…
Ini adalah nama Tionghoa; marganya adalah Ling. Ling Jihua令计划Ling Jihua pada 2008Kepala Departemen Pekerjaan Front Bersatu Komite PusatMasa jabatan1 September 2012 – 31 Desember 2014SekjenHu JintaoXi JinpingPendahuluDu QinglinPenggantiSun ChunlanDirektur Jawatan Umum Partai Komunis TiongkokMasa jabatan19 September 2007 – 31 Agustus 2012SekjenHu JintaoPendahuluWang GangPenggantiLi ZhanshuWakil Ketua Konferensi Konsultatif Politik Rakyat Tiongkok NasionalMasa jabatan11 …
Dutch fascist movement active before the Second World War Het Nederlandsch Volksfascisme Zwart Front tegen NSB The Black Front (Dutch: Zwart Front) was a Dutch Greater Netherlands and fascist movement active before the Second World War. The Black Front grew out of the southern section of the General Dutch Fascist League, with regional organiser Arnold Meijer quarrelling with leader Jan Baars and leading his followers out in 1934.[1] The Black Front emerged and soon took over a number of …
لمعانٍ أخرى، طالع قصر الباي (توضيح). قصر البايPalais du Bey (بالفرنسية) معلومات عامةنوع المبنى قصرالمنطقة الإدارية وهران البلد الجزائر المدينة وهرانالتصميم والإنشاءالنمط المعماري عثمانيمعلومات أخرىالإحداثيات 35°42′20″N 0°38′56″W / 35.7054899°N 0.6489236°W / 35.7054899; -0.648923…
Der Fall des Simon Magus (unbekannter Künstler), Hildesheim, 1170 Simon Magus (auch Simon der Magier, Simon von Samarien oder Simon von Gitta; † 65 in Rom) gilt als erster Häretiker der Kirche. Das Wenige, das über ihn bekannt ist, stammt aus christlichen Quellen, meist Polemiken gegen Gnostiker. Demzufolge war er ein Samaritaner, der von seinen Anhängern als „die große Kraft Gottes“ oder „Gott in menschlicher Gestalt“ (theios aner) verehrt wurde. Von seinem Namen ist der Begriff …
Andreas Steinhuber, S.J. (11 November 1824 – 15 Oktober 1907) adalah seorang prelatus Gereja Katolik Jerman yang berkarya dalam pendidikan sebagai guru dan administrator, diangkat menjadi kardinal pada 1893, dan kemudian memegang jabatan-jabatan senior dalam Kuria Roma. Ia adalah penentang kuat modernisme dalam Gereja Katolik dan masyarakat luas. Pranala luar Andreas Cardinal Steinhuber, S.J. Catholic Hierarchy. Steinhuber, S.J., Andreas. The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Chu…
You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in German. (June 2010) Click [show] for important translation instructions. View a machine-translated version of the German article. Machine translation, like DeepL or Google Translate, is a useful starting point for translations, but translators must revise errors as necessary and confirm that the translation is accurate, rather than simply copy-pasting machine-translated text into the English Wikipedia. D…
Artikel ini membutuhkan rujukan tambahan agar kualitasnya dapat dipastikan. Mohon bantu kami mengembangkan artikel ini dengan cara menambahkan rujukan ke sumber tepercaya. Pernyataan tak bersumber bisa saja dipertentangkan dan dihapus.Cari sumber: Kesultanan Palembang – berita · surat kabar · buku · cendekiawan · JSTOR Palembang Darussalamڤالمبڠ دار السلام1659–1823 Bendera Lambang Bagian Dalam Keraton Kepangeranan Palembang DarussalamIbu …
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Invertis University – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)Invertis UniversityTypePrivateEstablished2010ChancellorUmesh Gautam[1]Vice-ChancellorY. D. S. AryaLocationBareilly, Uttar Prad…
American football player (born 1993) American football player Brett HundleyHundley with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018No. 2 – Vegas VipersPosition:QuarterbackPersonal informationBorn: (1993-06-15) June 15, 1993 (age 30)Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Weight:226 lb (103 kg)Career informationHigh school:Chandler (Chandler, Arizona)College:UCLA (2011–2014)NFL Draft:2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 147Career history Green Bay Packers (2015–…
Church in United KingdomHillsong Church UKHillsong Church London logoCountryUnited KingdomDenominationHillsong ChurchWebsitehillsong.com/ukHistoryFounded1992; 31 years ago (1992)ClergySenior pastor(s)Phil and Lucinda DooleyPastor(s)Tim and Nicola Douglass Hillsong Church UK is a charismatic Christian Non-denominational megachurch in the United Kingdom which is a part of Hillsong Church global. Hillsong London, founded as London Christian Life Centre, was the first church plante…
Lokasi Pengunjung: 18.189.170.123