Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) (CSsR)
50th Ordination
Father Paul Coury
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
First profession: 1967
Final profession: 1970
Ordination: 1972
Education: Master’s of religious education, master’s of arts, master’s in finance and control, master’s of divinity
Master’s of fine arts, University of Wisconsin, 1974
Master’s in counseling, Aldevon Institute Chicago, 1991
Service in the archdiocese: Staff, Liguori Publications, Liguori, 1989-2002
Service outside the archdiocese: Faculty member, St. Joseph’s Preparatory College, Edgerton, Wisconsin, 1973-80
Local superior, Eucharistic Heart Provincial Residence, Chicago, Illinois, 1984-89
Retreat director, Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, Arizona, 2002
Provincial consultor and local superior, Denver Provincial Residence, Denver, Colorado, 2002-08
Co-director and rector, Redemptorist Renewal Center, Tucson, Arizona, 2008-11
Director and rector, Redemptorist Renewal Center, and pastor, Our Lady of the Desert Conventual Parish, 2011-19
In residence, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Whittier, California, 2019-present
About Father Paul Coury: I have always loved the freedom to be a creative person, especially in retreat ministry. I was blessed with an artistic ability which I have used most of my life, and I enjoyed using that creative ability in the many retreats, workshops and talks that I was asked to give. I am very grateful to God for blessing me with those gifts, and I hope that I have used them well.
Father Michael Quinn
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
First profession: 1967
Final profession: 1970
Ordination: 1972
Education: Master’s of divinity, Mount St. Alphonsus Seminary, 1972
Master’s in religious education, Mount St. Alphonsus Seminary, 1973
Master’s in arts, Creighton University, 1991
Certificate in spiritual direction, Creighton University, 1991
Certificate in youth ministry studies, The Center for Youth Ministry Development and The Archdiocese of Omaha, 1994
Certificate in spiritual direction, St. Michael’s Pathways, 2000
Certificate in vocation minister as spiritual guide, National Religious Vocation Conference, 2007
Service in the archdiocese: In residence, St. John Neumann House, St. Louis, 2006-07
Associate vocation director, St. Louis, 2007
In residence, St. Clement Redemptorist Mission Community, Liguori, 2008-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Parish priest, St. Alphonsus Parish, Davenport, Iowa, 1973-77
Parish priest, St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago, Illinois, 1977-78
Associate pastor, St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago, Illinois, 1978-79
Parish priest, high school teacher and chaplain, Holy Name Parish, Omaha, Nebraska, 1979-83
Retreat master and director, Holy Redeemer Seminary, Lacombe, Louisiana, 1983-91
Chaplain and campus minister, Pope John Paul II High School, Slidell, Louisiana, 1990-91
Youth apostolate, Holy Name Parish, Omaha, Nebraska, 1991-97
Life directions apostolate, Blessed Sacrament Parish, Chicago, Illinois, 1997-99
Parish priest, St. Michael Parish, Chicago, Illinois, 1999-2005
Associate vocation director, Seelos Theology Residence, Chicago, Illinois, 2007-08
Father Allan Weinert
Birthplace: Kewaskum, Wisconsin
First profession: 1967
Final profession: 1970
Ordination: 1972
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Holy Redeemer College, Waterford, Wisconsin
Master’s of divinity, Mt. St. Alphonsus, Esopus, New York
Master of Religious Education, Mount St. Alphonsus, Esopus, New York
Master of Arts in Teaching. University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, Wisconsin
Service in the archdiocese: Editor, Editor-in-Chief of Liguorian Magazine, Liguori Publications, Liguori, 1989-2006
Service outside the archdiocese: Faculty member, St. Joseph’s Preparatory College, Edgerton, Wisconsin, 1973-80
Itinerant Mission Preacher, St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago, Illinois, 1980-89
Treasurer, Denver Provincial Office, Denver, Colorado, 2007-16
Associate Pastor, St. Alphonsus Parish, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2016-19
Pastor, St. Alphonsus Parish, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2019-present
60th Profession
Father Charles (Chuck) Beierwaltes
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
First profession: 1962
Final profession: 1965
Ordination: 1967
Education: Master’s in theology, Immaculate Conception Seminary in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Master’s in divinity, University of State of New York
Master’s in religious education, University of State of New York.
Service in the archdiocese: Associate pastor and a “founding father” of Mary Mother of the Church Parish, Mattese, 1971-75
Pastor, local community superior and oversaw the building of the new church, Mary Mother of the Church, 1975-81
Vocation director, St. John Neumann House, St. Louis, 1987-90
Pastor and local community superior, St. Alphonsus “Rock” Parish, St. Louis, 1990-93
Retired, in residence at St. Clement’s Redemptorist Mission Community, Liguori, 2021-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Parish priest, St. Alphonsus Parish, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1968-71
Parish priest, St. Gerard Parish, Brooklyn Park, Wisconsin, 1973
Ordinary consultor and local community superior, Villa Redeemer Provincial Residence, Glenview, Illinois, 1981-87
Missionary, Director of Ruam Rudee International School, Bangkok, Thailand, 1993-98
Mission office coordinator, Villa Redeemer Provincial Residence, Glenview, Illinois, 1998-99
Director, Seelos House Theology Residence and Mission Office Coordinator, Chicago, Illinois, 1999-2002
Director and local community superior, Our Mother of Perpetual Help Retreat Center, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 2002-05
Retreat master, mission preacher, help out at St. Joan of Arc Parish and St. Catherine Parish, 2005-21
About Father Charles (Chuck) Beierwaltes: In every ministry assignment, I was privileged to learn from the countless numbers of children who “ministered” to me — especially the very poor at St. Alphonsus “Rock” Church. I was blessed to be a “founding father” of Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, a new parish in South County St. Louis. My favorite quote: “Stick with Jesus.”
Father Andrew Meiners
Birthplace: St. Louis
First profession: 1962
Final profession: 1965
Ordination: 1970
Service in the archdiocese: Mission preacher, Liguori Mission House, Liguori, 2001-13
Parish priest, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, O’Fallon, 2013-15
Service outside the archdiocese: Parish priest, St. Michael Parish, Chicago, Illinois, 1971-75
Pastor, local community superior, St. Joseph Parish, Denver, Colorado, 1975-81
Preacher, Sacred Heart Retreat Center, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 1981-82
Preacher, Bishop De Falco Retreat Center, Amarillo, Texas, 1982-83
Mission Team preacher, St. Alphonsus Parish, Chicago, Illinois, 1983-87
Parish priest, missionary preacher, St. Alphonsus Parish, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1987-90
Parish priest, Hispanic ministry, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 1990-99
Parish priest, St. Joseph Parish, Wichita, Kansas, 1999-2001
Parochial Vicar, Holy Ghost Parish, Houston, Texas, 2015-present
Father David Polek
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
First profession: 1957
Final profession: 1960
Ordination: 1962
Education: Bachelor’s in philosophy, Immaculate Conception Seminary in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 1963
Master’s in English, Saint Louis University, 1968
Service in the archdiocese: Parish priest and retreat master, St. Alphonsus “Rock” Parish, St. Louis, 1969-70
Editor, Liguori Publications, Liguori, 1973-81
Vocation director, St. Alphonsus “Rock” Parish, St. Louis,1981-84
Vocation director, Liguori Mission House, Liguori, 1984-92, named editor-in-chief of Book and Pamphlet Department in 1989
Vocation director, St. John Neumann House, St. Louis, 1992-2002
Parish priest at St. Alphonsus “Rock” Parish in St. Louis, 2002-05
Retired, in residence at St. Alphonsus “Rock” Parish in St. Louis, 2005-21
Retired, in residence at St. Clement’s Redemptorist Mission Community in Liguori, 2021-present.
Service outside the archdiocese: English teacher, St. Joseph’s Preparatory College, Edgerton, Wisconsin, 1965-69
English teacher, Holy Redeemer College, Waterford, Wisconsin, 1970-73
About Father David Polek: I am most grateful for the continued support, love and friendship of my friends.
60th Ordination
Father Richard Quinn
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri
First profession: 1957
Final profession: 1960
Ordination: 1962
Service in the archdiocese: Liguori Publications Promoter, Liguori Mission House, Liguori, 1987-88
In residence at St. Clement’s Redemptorist Mission Community, Liguori, 2018-present.
Service outside the archdiocese: Parish priest, Holy Name Parish, Omaha, Nebraska, 1964-69
Parish priest, St. Alphonsus Parish, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1969-71
Pastor, local community superior, St. Alphonsus Parish, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1971-75
Pastor, local community superior, Holy Redeemer Parish, Detroit, Michigan, 1975-78
Parish priest, St. Alphonsus Parish, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1978-81
Pastor, local community superior, St. Alphonsus Parish, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1981-87
Military chaplain, Villa Redeemer Provincial Residence, Glenview, Illinois, 1988-94
Parish priest, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 1994-96
Pastor, local community superior, St. Thomas Parish, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 1996-99
Associate pastor, Holy Name Parish, Omaha, Nebraska, 1999
Pastor and local community superior, 1999-2002
Pastor and local community superior, Sacred Heart Parish, Seattle, Washington, 2002-05
Pastor, local community superior, St. Alphonsus Parish, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2005-07
In residence, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Kansas City, Missouri, 2007-18
75th Profession, 70th Ordination
Father Albert Babin
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
First profession: 1947
Final profession: 1950
Ordination: 1952
Education: Master’s in philosophy and theology, Redemptorist Seminary, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Service in the archdiocese: Faculty member, St. Joseph’s College, Kirkwood, 1954-59
Retired and local vicar of St. Clement Redemptorist Mission Community, Liguori, 2006-present
Service outside the archdiocese: Faculty member, St. Joseph’s Preparatory College, Edgerton, Wisconsin, 1959-61
Director, faculty member and local community superior, Holy Redeemer Seminary in Lacombe, Louisiana, 1961-67
Novice Master, local community superior, Blessed John Neumann House, Clinton, Iowa, 1967-68
Novice Master, local community superior, Immaculate Conception College, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 1968-72
Parish priest, local community treasurer, Holy Ghost Parish, Houston, Texas, 1972-75
Provincial superior, Vice Province of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1975-81
Pastor, local community superior, St. Alphonsus Parish, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1981-86
Itinerant mission preacher, local community superior, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1986-87
Ordinary provincial consultor, Vice Province of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1987-90
Itinerant mission preacher, St. John Neumann House, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1990-2000
Vice postulator for the cause for canonization of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, 1996-99
Appointed local community superior, 2000-06
About Father Albert Babin: Father Al was a pillar of the St. Clement community. He continued to serve in leadership positions and provided help-out work in nearby parishes until his health no longer permitted. He was always readily available for spiritual direction, confession, and other ministries until the time of his death on July 4, 2022.