By Yadira Betances
Staff Writer
May 03, 2008 12:01 am NORTH ANDOVER — Merrimack College has re-established its mission and ministry position and hired the Rev. Raymond F. Dlugos to fill the post as vice president. The appointment re-establishes the full-time position that was founded on campus in 1998. It also ensures the college will continue to focus on its mission and identity as a Catholic institution offering a liberal arts education in the Augustinian tradition. The Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova will pay for the job. Ordained to the priesthood in 1983, Dlugos has a bachelor's degree from Villanova University, a master's degree from Washington Theological Union and a doctorate in counseling psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. Dlugos is a licensed psychologist in New York and a registered psychologist in Ontario, Canada. He was chief executive officer of The South Down Institute in Aurora, Ontario, providing leadership to a residential treatment center for members of religious orders suffering emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders. He completed an internship at the American Psychology Association in the Department of Veterans Affairs Psychology Service at the Edward Hines Jr. Hospital in Illinois, from 1998 to 1999. Dlugos was also an advanced psychology trainee for both the Albany County Mental Health Forensic Team at the Albany County Correctional Facility and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, Counseling for the Laity. He was director of vocations for the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova of the Augustinian order.
Upcoming religious services Chabad Lubavitch, 310 N. Main St., Andover: Elena Malakhovskiy, a professional art teacher and sculptor, teaches a Judaic art class using clay and ceramic paint tomorrow at noon. Fee is $15 and includes materials. Christian Fellowship, 93 E. Haverhill St., Lawrence: Pastor David Sundell leads Bible Study on "Bad Women of the Bible," Mondays, 7 p.m. Free Christian, 31 Elm St., Andover: A 2-mile walk to benefit the Pregnancy Care Center of the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire is May 10, 9 a.m. Haverhill Alliance, 284 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill: The Rev. Philip Meher leads an eight-session course on "What's Good About Anger?" Thursdays through June 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $45. Redeemer Lutheran, 163 E. Haverhill St., Lawrence: The draft of the social statement on human sexuality, called "Faithful Journey," is discussed Sundays, 11:15 a.m. Tomorrow's topic is "Human Sexuality — Commitment, Sexuality and Marriage." Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center, 660 Great Pond Road, North Andover: The conference center offers Oasis, a spiritual spa, May 12-15. Participants receive a massage, spiritual direction, yoga classes, kayaking on the lake, dining, prayer, poetry and meditation..Guests can also walk the labyrinth, worship and take part in a drumming circle. Cost ranges from $475 for a private room to $300 for a commuter. Register online at www.rollingridge.org or call 978-682-8815. Sacred Hearts, South Main St., Bradford: Farewell reception for Deacon Bill Korpi is tomorrow after the 9 a.m. Mass. Korpi will be ordained a priest in June in his home diocese of Arlington, Va. The Rev. Hal Obayashi leads Bible study on the Resurrection of the Christ on Thursdays, 7 p.m. Mass of anointing of the sick is May 9, 11 a.m. in the school auditorium. St. Augustine, 43 Essex St., Andover: Men's ministry hosts fellowship hour the second Saturday of the month at 7 a.m. The next meeting is May 10. St. John the Baptist, 110 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill: A 2-mile walk to benefit the Pregnancy Care Center of the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire is May 10 at 9 a.m. St. Mary of the Assumption, 300 Haverhill St., Lawrence: The parish is sponsoring its fourth annual fundraising raffle. Tickets are $100 each and include dinner for two at the May 30 event. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Tickets may be purchased in the parish office, 205 Hampshire St. or by calling 978-685-1111. St. Michael, 196 Main St., North Andover: Mass of Blessing is May 22, 3 p.m. Join the Revs. Jerry Hogan and John Delaney on Wednesday for dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the movie "Romero" and discussion. St. Patrick, 118 S. Broadway, Lawrence: Mass with the anointing of the sick today, 4 p.m. Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Lowell Road, Methuen: Michael Crowley, rector of St. Xenia Orthodox Church on the cemetery grounds, blesses the graves tomorrow, 1 p.m. Details, call Crowley at 978-204-0428. St. Theresa, part of Our Lady of Good Counsel, 22 Plymouth St., Methuen: Cardinal Sean O'Malley, the Most Rev. Emilio Allue and the Rev. Don Reilly, Augustinian provincial, celebrate a Mass of transition May 31, 4 p.m. A reception for the Revs. Bill Waters, pastor, and Tom Casey, will follow. The Augustinian order is withdrawing from St. Theresa and St. Augustine in June. Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill: Healing service on Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. and May 12, 11:30 a.m. Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland St., Haverhill: People interested in learning more about the religion may attend UU101 on May 8, 15 and 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Church will welcome new members June 1. >
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