The Passionists in Kingsbridge and Riverdale, Bronx, New York
Neighborhood and Architecture: Cardinal Spellman Retreat House 1967 to 2007
View a PDF version of this issue.
This issue of the Passionist Heritage Newsletter celebrates Passionist history in the Bronx from 1904 to 1967. The first article revolves around conflicting definitions of Passionist preaching, prayer, and solitude; their buying and selling of choice real estate in the Bronx; and the participation of Passionists in local Riverdale neighborhood planning. The other articles recall the first person memories of Father Columkille Regan, C.P. and Brother Conrad Federspiel, C.P. as Cardinal Spellman Retreat House was being constructed and before it was dedicated in 1967. Combined, their insights offer readers a new historical perspective on the immediate and long-lasting influence of architect Brother Cajetan Baumann, O.F.M. on retreat ministry, maintenance, and budget operations. -Editor
“Beautiful Solitude Yet Within Easy Access of the City”
By Father Rob Carbonneau C.P.
Father Columkille Regan, C.P.: 1960s Planning and Promotion at Cardinal Spellman Retreat, Riverdale, New York
Summarized by Father Rob Carbonneau, C.P.
Brother Conrad Federspiel, C.P.: 1960s Maintenance as Ministry at Cardinal Spellman Retreat, Riverdale, New York
Summarized by Father Rob Carbonneau, C.P.