It obviously is not drawing the numbers we hoped.. Daily Easter Reflections: Fr. I certainly am committed to maintaining it, Bertram said. Capuchin Fr. There will be four different opportunities to say goodbye to Fr. Whether this interest was a direct by-product of Garys death or Larys struggle to survive or merely because he saw an opportunity to increase his own religious knowledge Henry seemed open to the teachings of Catholicism, certainly willing to expand his worldview beyond baseball and the safety and comforts of his own situation. Fax: 414-769-3408. Norberto Sandoval, from associate pastor of St. Helen Parish, Milwaukee, St. Alexander Parish, Milwaukee, and St. John Kanty Parish, Milwaukee, to administrator of St. Benedict Parish, Fontana. The Rev. Part of revitalizing the parish in the downtown location (at the former St. Peters Catholic Church, 408 S. Spring St.) required finding more room. The crowning achievement for both the parish and for Erwin is undoubtedly the $4.5 million reconfiguration of the church, constructed in 1900. Puerto Ricans historically attended St. Francis of Assisi, but Mexican families and other Spanish speakers started showing up for Spanish mass too. After a while, they started asking in a serious way, and so much so that I thought, I have to go back and see if theyre right.. While there was some discussion that Listecki would excommunicate Verhasselt, that has not occurred. That steeled him against the condemnations of those with AIDS, turning him into an advocate. He came to St. Joan of Arc in June of 2004 previously serving as Pastor at Corpus Christi, Our Lady of Lourdes and as associate Pastor at St. Kilian parishes in the Milwaukee area. HeartLove Place has anIMMEDIATEopening for aDelivery Driver! Confessions. "Couples who were living together would come to him to be married. Verhasselt has joined the Evangelical Catholic Church, a fledging denomination formed in 1997 that boasts seven missions in the upper Midwest and others in Ireland. Student-Powered News | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Daily Lenten Reflections: Coming from a family of eight children, my attempts at jockeying for position in the constellation of siblings basically took the form of whining and complaining. Throughout the project ever. Michael Crosby talked and walked the language of conversion wherever he went, whether within the Catholic Church, the corridors of American industry or individuals' spiritual lives. Flinging a challenge to Burke, Hammer noted his parishs efforts to line up pledges for the Walk. Fr. Its been a bumpy start for Dolans successor, Jerome Listecki, who ran into early criticism for seeming to evade the issue of abusive clergy and by the recent firestorm that erupted after Marquette University, under pressure from the new archbishop, withdrew a job offer to a lesbian professor from Seattle. Saturday, June 9 after the 4:30 pm mass at Old St. Mary's. Sunday, June 10 after the 10:30 am mass at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary. Updated with priest assignments listed in the June 9, 2011, issue of the Catholic Herald. Parishioners David Wiesehuegel and Norbert Stuczynski walked out of the Mass. 6:15PM Sunday. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bertram continued to show his devotion to people and made mass available to anyone who wanted or needed to have or continue a connection with him. James Schuerman, appointed pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn, effective May 1, while remaining pastor of St. Andrew Parish, Delavan. Rev. What will you miss least? Fr. (Three weeks later, in a story about clergy assignments, the archdiocesan newspaper quoted Listecki as saying that he had been looking for a placement that would balance Verhasselt's academic, spiritual and physical needs.) When in June doctors informed Crosby that their attempts to control the cancer in his body were failing, he described himself in a letter to friends as "surprisingly am embracing" the diagnosis that he only had several months left to live. Now enjoying retirement, Mike Barrett served in the Church of Milwaukee for 42+ years. Fr. In 2013 he founded The Human Thread, a Catholic advocacy group for garment workers and ethical clothing, in the wake of the Rana Plaza garment factory disaster in Bangladesh. Fr. Fr. There was a problem saving your notification. Tim shepherds the inner city parishes now, and I thought it would be good to help there. Others wept. I really enjoy it, I think its the language piece, I think its the experience of serving a minority population and its also the issue of preserving the culture, Bertram said. John Gurda, noted Milwaukee historian, has remarked, "The best-kept secret in the city of Milwaukee is the 8:30 Mass at St. Francis Church!". "He didn't try to hold everybody to a gold standard," said Sherman. I would say everything weve done this last year and weve done as much as any other year has been 50 percent harder., Looking forward he said, I think that the church is now ready to step into whats next. Gross said he did not have personal knowledge of that story but confirmed that he had been told of allegations that Verhasselt was stealing members of a nearby parish. Fr. His proudest accomplishment comes quickly to mind. The Rev. Learn more. He entered the Capuchin order in August 1959 and was ordained a priest on Oct. 6, 1966. Many of them are young families, and two services in November included baptisms. Thats always an amazing honor.. The family asked Verhasselt to say the funeral Mass. Mike for St. Rose of Lima Parish, checks may be made out to St. Rose of Lima Parish and sent c/o Fr. The property on which Our Lady of Lourdes was to be built was a valley. Profound. But theres still so much good work being done by priests, he adds, noting that 25 percent of the worlds AIDS patients are cared for by the Catholic Church. NEWLY ADDED: 4:30PM Saturday Mass in English, The 8:30 Sunday Mass features a lively Gospel Choir. Fr. Mike Hammer of The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee, who will be receiving the Vatican II Award for Service in the Priesthood. Going from the Negro League to the minor leagues, he often had to put up with verbal abuse from people attending games in the South. "The archdiocese made it very clear that they did not want me to serve as one of their priests, so I decided to move on with my life." I will be moving parishes in the third week of June because my term is finished here, said Erwin, 54. Aaron and his wife were in Milwaukee for about four years when the priest met them, and they were ready to buy a house. "I told them I had never done such a thing." "I was in shock," Verhasselt recalled. But despite his heavy-metal name, Michael is no hammer. Feature Stories Placed "on leave," Verhasselt could not perform any of the functions of a priest. Return to ministry Michael Barrett, while being appointed pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Wauwatosa, June 21, Fr. Ronald Crewe while remaining pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Racine, appointed shared pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Racine. Fr. The congregation worshiped in a brick church built by Irish farmers in the 1840s, in an area where subdivisions are taking over farm fields. U.S. bishops have reported allegations of abuse by 5,600 clergy nationwide more than 5 percent of the 109,694 active in this country since 1950. Daily Lenten Reflections: Attempting to express our unity in diversity, our local ministerium learned from one of the clergy who is Episcopalian about the budding national practice called "Ashes to Go.", Stories of climate, crisis, faith and action, Mission and ministry of Catholic women religious around the world, Help us deliver independent, lay-led Catholic journalism, Jesus' approach to suffering goes beyond platitudes. Tim Clark, then parish council president, said some wanted to picket the archdiocese or go to Rome to make the case for their priest. Should priests be allowed to marry? addy85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8 = addy85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8 + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com'; He said he wanted the priest to spend a year in prayer at a Missouri abbey and take a course on the rite of reconciliation. His mother passed away a couple years ago and his father is 80 and needs assistance. Learn more, Fr. Mike Crosby was born Feb. 16, 1940, the third of four sons, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He said his parents and other family live near Waterford. St. Johns Cathedral is the Milwaukee archbishops home base, where Hammer has been a parish priest since the mid-1970s. "He acted as general contractor and negotiated great prices and, in some cases, donations," said Mary Sheridan, a member of St. Catherine's parish council. Crosby, who held a master's degree in economics to go along with a doctorate degree in sacred theology, developed mutual respect with many executives and sought to explain in business terms how behaving morally was good for long-term sustainability. Tim and Fr. Yockey declined to comment for this story. It was a point he stressed to Henry during the spring of 1958.. Thats our next challenge but I think people are really excited about that.. I think in some parishes, youd look at a low number and say, I think its time we discontinue this mass, Bertram said. Daily Easter Reflections: Fr. Especially as I clean out my apartment and move to a new location, I realize the adage: We must live simply so that others may simply live. Lary was clinging to life at St. Anthonys Hospital in Milwaukee. Mike . Deacon Peter Rebholz Parish Deacon . Join Facebook to connect with FatherMichael Wolfe and others you may know. Absolute respect and dignity for every human being is how Bertram described his practice, and that mission resonated with him as he has cared deeply for people of the LGBTQ community, who were often cast away from Catholicism. While Crosby's books and lectures on church reform and biblical discipleship made his name known to Catholics across the country, he proved a familiar and formidable figure in the boardrooms of corporate America through his dogged pursuit of socially responsible practices. Membership grew and an addition, including a new sanctuary, was built in 2000, the same year Verhasselt was formally named parish pastor. In June, 1994, Father Derfus reported in a letter to Archbishop Weakland an incident of sexual abuse of an adolescent by Krejci. Fr. Due to Substantiated Reports of Sexual Abuse of a Minor. All of that really means something to me.. He arrived in Milwaukee after having served as Assistant Pastor at St. Peter's Church in Beaver Dam from March 1942 to June 1958. Oriol Regales, from sabbatical to shared associate pastor at St. Patrick Parish, Elkhorn, and St. Andrew Parish, Delavan, effective May 1, 2011. Pray that I'll be faithful. Ive thought about volunteering with something not related to the church, maybe English as a second language programs. Born February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, he lived in a world of rigid segregation and humiliation for blacks. Fr. But his persistence and that of numerous colleagues would yield important victories at some of America's biggest companies. Later that year, he asked his order to purchase stock in both Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds, the nation's largest tobacco companies, in order to address concerns as a shareholder. St. Katharine Drexel Church in Beaver Dam is now ready for use, following five years of planning and construction. Weekday Mass. ], Select any of the newsletters below, then enter your email address and click "subscribe", Fr. The consolidation of the parishes really wasnt done until June 13, 2020, when we dedicated the church. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Serving with the Capuchin Franciscans, Bertram said this showed him real happiness, satisfaction, fulfillment and joy, and he also attributed a lot of his faith to his parents. Rev Kevin W Barnekow Diocesan Priest Rev Michael G Barrett Senior Priest Rev John J Baumgardner Diocesan Priest, Vice Rector, Director of Human Formation & Vocations Promoter Rev Nicholas J Baumgardner Diocesan Administrator Rev Patrick J Behling Diocesan Associate Rev Todd C Belardi Diocesan Administrator Rev Peter J Berger Diocesan Pastor Emily Axt Director of Finance . Mike Schmitz) Discussion Group Maybe youve only read parts of the Catechism, or maybe you arent familiar with this book at all. Michael Crosby poses with President Bill Clinton and two other activists during an anti-tobacco rally in the mid-1990s. Michael Bertram, OFM Capuchin. Thomas DeVries is appointed spiritual director of Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, St. Francis. Soon after, Hammer founded the ministry. There was another area priest who had a personal vendetta against him and had been trying to cause him problems." Im really proud, because were now at a point where the school has grown to capacity. After what Erwin described as a period of prayer and careful consideration an all-parish vote was held. The number of people who attended the Spanish mass dwindled, and Bertram attributed that to modern cultural shifts in the United States. Restricted Diocesan Priests. Im really going to miss the good liturgies and good music here; people pray and sing so well here. Msgr. It was a message that immediately appealed to Henry. Verhasselt was called and went to the dying man's bedside. My mother and father really modeled a great blend of faith and practice, Bertram said. Q. Saturday, June 2 after the 4:00 pm mass at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casmir In our foot washing liturgies now, we have a sort of "rolling admissions" style of procession. Sean Granger, from associate pastor of St. Lucy Parish, Racine, to half-time associate pastor at St. Lucy Parish, Racine, and half-time associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Racine. Ill miss the connection with our sister parish in Chiapas. But 16 years earlier, Aaron and his wife, Barbara, were in the depths of anguish. Michael has served several parishes in the Diocese of Milwaukee, first as the Priest-in-Charge at Resurrection-Mukwonago; and then as the long-term supply priest as St. Peter's- West Allis from 2011 - 2021. "The end result was a mortgage less than many people have on their houses." He viewed the Beatitudes as the core teachings of Jesus, and the pathway to authentic Christian discipleship. A liturgy of Christian burial will take place Aug. 12 at St. Lawrence Seminary, in Mt. Michael Erwin in June 2010, and Erwin is proud of the work. Mike Erwin departing Beaver Dam Catholic parish in June. Fr. At the end of the year, the archbishop said, he would consider reinstating Verhasselt, but there would be no guarantees that Verhasselt could resume active ministry. Fr. "I was born a Catholic and will remain a Catholic." Wiesehuegel did a demographic study of St. Catherine and neighboring parishes. An excellent beginning Deacon Peter . Michael Sablica, about the couples ordeal. "There is something really broken in the Roman Catholic Church," Eileen and Dennis Kester told NCR in a letter. Kevin McManaman, newly ordained, appointed shared associate pastor at St. Robert Parish, Shorewood, and Holy Family Parish, Whitefish Bay. Congratulations to Fr. I like a book by Thich Nhat Hanh about mindfulness and trying to live in the present moment, which is very much in line with Catholic thinking. Mike's last weekend is at SS. "He intensely believed in Jesus' Gospel and its implications for every part of our existence, and constantly tried to be more and more open to what that was asking of him in his personal life and what it was asking of all of us who follow Christ," Fr. Opinion polls suggest most Catholics favor female priests and married ones, and that they believe homosexual relations are morally acceptable. Hammer remains hopeful the Catholic hierarchy will accept the need to change. Accomplishments during his tenure include the purchase and renovation of the parish center for about $1 million. Very different faiths between the two of them, but together a great combination that made faith a really healthy practice.. Phillip also serves as the Moderator of the Curia and Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Mike Barrett, pastor of Our Lady of Good Hope in Milwaukee, invited participants at a presentation on Mary in St. Joseph's Parish in Grafton, Wisconsin, to write . Fr. A. Thats a good question! My life is a little like an episode of I Love Lucy. Every couple of years you kind of rediscover him. "We've been at it for almost 20 years, and withExxonMobilon thisissuewe really did have a breakthrough," Crosbytold the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Spanish was discouraged in many households because you wanted to acculturate yourself and much as possible.. He was also part of efforts to end the "Joe Camel" advertising campaign, which did in 1997. A. Michael Barrett, from pastor of Blessed Trinity Parish, Milwaukee, to pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Wauwatosa. 602. var addy_text85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8 = 'stfrancismil' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8').innerHTML += ''+addy_text85fb3960ac5bddcfa43dd179397fd6f8+'<\/a>'; Address:1937 N. Vel R. Phillips AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53212, Pastor: Fr. Learning Spanish was difficult for Bertram, and he said it seemed like some people had the brain for languages and some people did not. Michael Bertram, OFM Capuchin Follow Us on Social Media COVID-19 has been a challenge, with limited access to all activities including in-person schooling and worship. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. St Francis of Assisi also had a long-standing relationship with the Black community in Milwaukee. In January, 1990, the periodic review of Krejci indicated that several lay men were living in his house, including a 16-year-old who had lived there temporarily. Check out our latest news, upcoming events, and download a parish bulletin. In a black T-shirt, with a shaved head and a drooping moustache, he looks like hed be more comfortable serving up tequila in a Walkers Point biker bar than serving communion. "I have discovered that this call for justice in my own church is usually much harder to proclaim (and even harder to see accepted by its leaders) than any work I have done to bring about greater justice in the corporate and political worlds," he wrote in NCR in October. Visitations will be held Aug. 10 at St. Bonaventure, and Aug. 11 at St. Francis Parish, in Milwaukee, both beginning at 5 p.m., local time. John Yockey, who could not -- or would not -- come to anoint the man. Henry told Sablica that while he had been raised in the traditions of the southern black church, he had been intrigued about other religions and denominations, Howard Bryant wrote in his 2010 biography of Aaron, Bryant doesnt mention whether it was Fulton Sheens, Aaron had already encountered a ton of discrimination. Toll-Free: 800-769-9373. "I have no fear of dying; in fact I must admit I actually prefer to depart from this form of my life sooner than later; I believe in heaven. He was greatly influenced by the 1971 Synod of Bishops' document "Justice in the World," which he later said summarized in a way he had not before encountered the globalized social injustice that he had witnessed at St. Elizabeth. Long-needed repairs included a new roof, more parking, complete interior renovation, new pews, new orientation, flooring, utilities and more. "He recognized that people, everybody, including institutions, were on a journey, so he met them where they were and tried to take them to the next level.". Cloud, Wisconsin. Daniel Sanders from pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Fontana, to pastor of Lumen Christi Parish, Mequon, effective July 1. Kevin Barnekow, newly ordained, to associate pastor of St. William Parish, Waukesha, effective Aug. 1. Her Clinton, Iowa, congregation has known the priest since the 1970s and hosted several of his retreats. Thats really exceptional and I think thats because people have buy-in and were listened to.. After resigning from the priesthood, Verhasselt knew he wanted to return to the ministry, he said. Fr. Crosby recognized that shareholder advocacy would not provide quick or easy results. Of 102 Wisconsin priests who have been accused, 61 are from the Milwaukee archdiocese. I find that if I dont pray, my life is out of whack. In a black T-shirt, with a shaved head and a drooping moustache, he looks like hed be more comfortable serving up tequila in a Walkers Point biker bar than serving communion. The time together meant a great deal to both of them, Dan Crosby said. English was Bertrams first language, and he needed to learn Spanish when he got to St. Francis of Assisi to serve the local Puerto Rican community and any other Spanish speakers. Weekday masses are cancelled until further notice. Fr. Hugo Londoo, newly ordained, appointed a member of the in solidum team at Prince of Peace/Principe de Paz Parish, Milwaukee, St. Hyacinth Parish, Milwaukee, and St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Milwaukee. A member of an archdiocesan strategic planning committee -- one that studied how to deal with the increasing shortage of priests -- Clark thought picketing was a bad idea. We decided to make an offer on both properties and have a backup purchaser for both properties while parish members made their decision.. 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He discusses that even though they committed a personal sin, it affected all of human nature. 302, Scott R. Fischer, Director of FacilitiesScottFischer@stjohncathedral.org | 414/276-9814, ext. Orsy pointedly asked concerning Verhasselt's case: "What did he really do?" MILWAUKEE (CBS58) -- A hometown boxer is ready to take his career to the next level while shining a light on boxing in Milwaukee."My name is Rolando Vargas; people know me as Nano," said 23-year . His canon lawyer was not allowed to question the accusers. On Pentecost Sunday 2009, Hammer celebrated Mass at the cathedral to a full house. A. He traveled the world speaking and leading retreats on the themes he unraveled in his writings. His question prompted them to come to Milwaukee to see their dying son. Tim Kitzke through the collection baskets or mailed to Three Holy Women at 1716 N Humboldt Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Thanks to their partnership in our mission, we reachmore than 20 million unique users per month! Fr. Patrick Heppe, called in April 2010 to set up a meeting at the parish office. Sometimes I pray it in English, sometimes in Spanish. Verhasselt's suspension and ultimate resignation rocked not only members of his former congregation but also archdiocesan priests. It was a little over six and a half million dollars total and when I leave here well have about half a million left to pay off, Erwin said. Before becoming a Capuchin, Bertram taught seventh and eighth graders in a rural Catholic school in St. He explained that for Mike reform whether in boardrooms or basilicas was not segmented pursuits but part of ripples from the singular aim of living out and being true to the Gospel. Even later, when he surpassed Babe Ruths record, he faced death threats, as he told the New York Times. He has also ministered to local country churches in Clyman, Reeseville and Elba, and was involved in ministry to area prisons. Mike examines the consequences of the sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. Parish Director In a scene similar to firings in corporate America, Verhasselt was told to collect his private belongings, leave the parish and not return. It isnt so, Hammer says. Each canonist said that in his years of experience, he had heard of only one accusation of violating the seal and neither was sustained. Initially serving an inner-city Milwaukee parish, St. Elizabeth Church, struggling with racial integration, he began his ministry of corporate social responsibility in 1973, a decade after professing his final vows in the Capuchin order. Fr. Saturday, June 2 after the 4:00 pm mass at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casmir Sunday, June 3 after the 9:30 am mass at SS. Follow him on Twitter: @BrianRoewe. Once parishioners at St. Catherine, the Kesters now belong to Holy Name of Jesus. Fr. Michael Lawinger Associate Pastor . Crosby was especially critical of the church's patriarchal system and clericalism what he viewed as "at the heart of abuse in the church" telling a 1993 church reform conference in Toronto that it is "at the heart of the problems that are finding more and more people unable to trust what is going on in this 'family.' "Father Mike," as he's known, is one of those caregivers, having worked 27 years as coordinator of the Catholic AIDS Ministry. 304, Thomas N. Hunt, DeaconTomHunt@stjohncathedral.org | 414/961-0332, Trevor Beach, Director of EvangelizationTrevorBeach@stjohncathedral.org | 414/276-9814, ext. Sexual abusers are not welcome, Morton added. Shop for Back Issues Verhasselt allowed the letter to be read at a parish council meeting and he asked for advice on how to respond. Another accomplishment I am proud of is the forming of an in solidum team with Fr. It's FREE! They were the ones that would prick my conscience and say, dont you think you would make a good priest? Bertram said. They say it's almost impossible to give a homily about sin and not have someone think, 'He's talking about me.' Fr. Pastoral council has really evolved into something great too. They said theyd been told by their pastor that Tad was evil because he was gay. A. Daniel Crosby told NCR. Like Verhasselt, they would have to go through a yearlong transition. At this point in my life I see myself as a person who is always rediscovering my relationship with Jesus. Following his retirement from Milwaukee County, he worked for a few years with a small CPA firm startup. The celebration is an intentional means to recognize a minority population in Milwaukee, and it gains more support every year. People think priests everywhere are raping kids. "The response was, 'Sell it.' Peter & Paul June 16-17. He said he is proud of the parishs response to the growing Hispanic community, always hiring a bilingual associate pastor who could focus on those needs. Bill Morton, a spokesman for the Evangelical Catholic Church, said a half dozen other Wisconsin priests have contacted Bishop James Wilkowski in Chicago about following Verhasselt and forming missions in the state. The council advised that the letter was not worthy of response. Now 67 and a priest since 1969, Hammer was first drawn to the problem in the early 1980s. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Javier Guativa, newly ordained, to shared associate pastor of St. Alexander Parish, Milwaukee, St. Helen Parish, Milwaukee, and St. John Kanty Parish, Milwaukee. That respect in the church was particularly relevant in the wake of Minneapolis police officer Derick Chauvins murder of George Floyd in 2020, when Bertram, and members of the church marched in response. Sunday, June 10 after the 10:30 am mass at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary But, according to the 1972 book Bad Henry, Aaron looked his friend in the eye and answered softly, Down there, they wont let me go to Mass.. Priests are obliged to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, and I find comfort in that. Anne Neff, whose 3-year-old daughter, Ayanna Frances Smith, was baptized Nov. 24, told Verhasselt: "We waited until you returned." John Radetski, from pastor of St. Dominic Parish, Sheboygan, to pastor of Immaculate Conception/St. NEWLY ADDED: 4:30PM Saturday Mass in English. Father Mike had been voicing a message in Milwaukee that was slowly being formulated across the country, led not by the Catholic Church but the black Baptist churches in the South: It would be the clergy who would fuse the dual purposes of religion and social justice. I try to practice mindfulness. Michael Crosby speaks during a shareholders meeting in 1977. Fr. A lot of Latinos were acculturated to not only speak English, but not to become Catholic as either. "When a man makes that kind of move he's obviously no longer a part of the Catholic church," Gross said. Twelve years later, the tobacco giant agreed to add four health warnings from the U.S. Sign up for our Premium service. Gross said that Verhasselt has essentially excommunicated himself by leaving the priesthood and starting his own church. We visited sites where the Catholic church has been involved in the lives of African Americans, and it turned out wonderful, Bertram said. Michael Crosby, author of 19 books and advocate for church reform and corporate responsibility, died Aug. 5, at the age of 77.