b'nemembranceI R In 1940, age 16, he Father DonaldFor the complete obituaries of these Marianists, visit marianist.com/obits.Father Francis WalterSchorp, SM, 91, entered the Marianist James Wallace, SM,died Feb. 19 in San postulate at Mount 86, died Jan. 25 inAntonio. He had been Saint John in Dayton, San Antonio. Hea vowed Marianist for Ohio. Two years later, had been a vowed70 years. A beloved he went to the Novi- Marianist for 67teacher and chaplain, tiate at Beacon, New years. Revered forFr. Schorp was a York, and professed his prayerful spirit,passionate advocate first vows there on attentiveness, andof life-long learning August 22, 1943. He determination, heFather Schorp who influenced Father Jansen earned his bache- Father Wallace touched the lives ofgenerations of students, colleagues, family lors degree from University of Dayton in many by generously sharing his deep faith,members and friends. 1945 and professed perpetual vows on Au- devotion to Mary, wisdom and ministry.Born Dec. 3, 1931, in Pearsall, Texas, Fr. gust 25, 1946, in Dayton. Born Sept. 19, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York,Schorp first encountered the Society of Mary His early ministry included teaching Wallace first felt called to the priesthoodat St. Marys University in San Antonio. He stints at Hamilton Catholic High School in while attending St. Christopher Grade School.entered Novitiate in 1951, made first vows in Hamilton, Ohio, Cathedral Latin in Cleve- Then, at Chaminade High School in Mineola,Galesville, Wisconsin, in 1952, and professed land and North Catholic High in Pitts- New York, he met the Marianists, who perpetual vows on July 13, 1958, in St. Louis. burgh. Fr. Jansen entered the Marianist inspired his lifes work as a missionary.He earned bachelors degrees in philosophy Seminary in Fribourg, Switzerland, in 1951 He professed first vows at Marcy, Newand mathematics from St. Marys in 1955. and was ordained there on July 24, 1954. York, in 1955, earned a bachelor of arts inOver the next several years, he served at In 1955, the young priest was assigned to theology at University of Dayton in 1958high schools in San Antonio (Central Catholic), Chaminade High School in Mineola, New and professed perpetual vows in 1959. HeSt. Louis (McBride) and Chicago (St. Michaels). York. Over the next 11 years, he taught English, entered the Marianist Seminary in Fribourg,In 1959, he began seminary studies in Fribourg, religion and Latin, and also served as the Switzerland, in 1963 and was ordained onSwitzerland and was ordained there on schools chaplain. Fr. Ted Cassidy recalled March 17, 1967. Fr. Wallace then served onMarch 14, 1964. his time as a student in Fr. Jansens religion the faculty at schools in Ohio and New YorkFr. Schorp then taught at Nolan Catholic class in the 1955-56 school year very pro- before embarking on his life as a missionaryHigh School in Fort Worth, Texas, and was foundly, saying, Fr. Jansen was a verypriest during the 55 years he lived on theon staff at the Marianist seminary in St. Louis. determined teacher, and, despite the fact that island of Puerto Rico. After several years of graduate studies, he we joked and teased with him, we deeply Fr. Wallace taught at Colegio San Jos andjoined the philosophy department faculty at respected what he stood for. Five members Colegio Ponceo for many of those years.St. Marys in 1973. Except for brief assignments of our class entered the Marianist Novitiate. While there, he ministered to local Layin Mexico, he ministered at St. Marys for the After three years (1966-69) at Cardinal Marianist communities, providing sacramentalrest of his life. Gibbons High School in Baltimore, Mary- support for Colegio San Joss retreat centerThomas Mengler, the president of St. Marys, land, Father Janson answered the call for in Orocovis and serving as chaplain for apraised Fr. Schorps impact on campus. In the missionary work and ministered for more nearby cloister of Carmelite Sisters. When11 years I knew Fr. Franz, he dedicated him- than 40 years at Matero Boys School in students asked to be baptized or initiatedself, including through a bequest, to securing Lusaka, Zambia. In that time, he returned fully into the Catholic Church, he met one- St. Marys future, he said. Generations of to the United States only for brief visits and on-one with them until they were ready tostudents in the coming years will benefit for two separate years of advanced study receive the sacraments.from Fr. Franzs ardor for St. Marys mission. (1975 and 1983), earning masters degrees Long after his teaching career concludedDuring his teaching career, Fr. Franz also in counseling and religious studies. in 2005, Fr. Wallace served the high schoolpursued his varied interests, including cook- It was always a joyous occasion to have community in various roles, including guid-ing, violin, cello and craftsmanship. He helped Tony with us when he passed through our ance counselor, chaplain, assistant chaplain,his brother complete major projects on his community in Kenya on his way to Zambia, and committee member for campus ministryfamily farm and enjoyed academic and Marianist Brother Steve Grazulis said. and student aid. Fr. Wallace moved in Augustphilosophical discussions with his nephews Wherever Tony went, he carried with him 2022 to the Marianist Residence in San Antonio.and great-nephews. his bag of laughter, smiles, joy and goodness. Elaine Torrens, a friend and colleague fromIn Zambia, Fr. Jansen was a teacher, chap- Colegio San Jos, recalled Fr. Wallace as radi-Father Anthony Gerard Jansen, SM, 98, lain and a championship-winning volleyball ating inner peace for all. He was a superbdied Jan. 27 in San Antonio. He had been a coach. He is credited with boosting the popu- religion teacher, and he nourished our mindsvowed Marianist for 79 years. Fr. Jansen larity of the sport in Zambia. In 1997, he was with overwhelming thoughts. He helped theministered as a teacher and chaplain for named Patron of the countrys National students, families, staff and faculty in ourmore than six decades, including 40-plus Volleyball Association. school community to be the people that ouryears in Zambia. In 2012, he returned to the United States world needs them to be.\x01Born May 13, 1924, in Long Island, New and lived for a year on the campus of MountYork, he met the Marianists through his Saint John in Dayton. He then moved to thecousin, Brother John Jansen.Marianist Residence in San Antonio.Memorial: To make a memorial donation in the name of a Marianist, please visit marianist.com/donate.20 Call 1.800.348.4732'