May 22, 2008

“We at Bethlehem University walk with Palestinians, from years of occupation to liberation and taking of national sovereignty, its rights and responsibilities. We have something to teach, and we have something to learn. To learn the truth, and to take the consequences of finding it. To learn what is good, and to take responsibility for sharing it.” Brother Vincent Malham, FSC ( 17 June 1934-2 May 2008)

  Bethlehem University Remembers Brother Vincent Malham

  The Christian Brothers Community, Bethlehem University faculty, staff, and students and Bethlehem residents gathered together in the University Chapel of the Divine Child to celebrate the life of Br. Vincent Malham, FSC, former President/Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University (1997-2005). Br. Vincent was killed Friday afternoon 2 May 2008 in a tragic automobile accident while on a trip to visit his sister in Louisiana .

The Mass was celebrated by H.E. Archbishop Antonio Franco, Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine and Chancellor of Bethlehem University, and H.B. Michel Sabbah, Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and concelebrated by H.E. Archbishop Fuad Twal, Coadjutor Archbishop of Jerusalem and President of Bethlehem University, and many other priests from different churches in the Holy Land .

“Every one who met Br. Vincent soon became a close friend”, Br. Neil Kiefe, Director of Instructional Technology, said in remembering one of many of Br. Vincent's finest qualities. “Even when in a hurry, he took time to be with the person he was with making them feel that they were all that mattered”, Br. Neil added, sharing some of the condolences received from different friends of Bethlehem University who were shocked and saddened by such tragic news.

After completing his term as President-Vice Chancellor at Bethlehem University in June 2005, Brother Vincent began serving as President of Christian Brothers University in Memphis , Tennessee , a post he held until his death at age 73.

May Your Soul Rest in Peace Brother Vincent

They who instruct many unto justice shall shine as stars for all eternity.” Daniel 12:3