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Scope and content: Series consists of homilies given at a number of parishes including St. Boniface Church, and St. Joseph Basilica by Father Maier during his pastoral internship and after his ordination. Many homilies include annotations indicating when they were used and re-used, as well as edits and additions for future use. Homilies given at St. Boniface church are predominantly in German, although there are some English homilies. The series also includes copies of bulletins from weddings officiated by Lorenz Maier and the homilies given on those occasions.

The series is arranged into the following files:

1-1 : Wedding bulletins and homilies : 1993-1994
1-2 : Wedding bulletins and homilies : 1995-1996
1-3 : Wedding bulletins and homilies : 1997-1999
1-4 : Wedding bulletins and homilies : 2000-2001
1-5 : Homilies : 1989-1990
1-6 : Homilies : 1991
1-7 : Homilies : 1992
1-8 : Homilies : 1993
1-9 : Homilies : 1994
1-10 : Homilies : 1995
1-11 : Homilies : 1996
1-12 : Homilies : 1997
1-13 : Homilies : 1998
1-14 : Homilies : 1999
1-15 : Homilies : 2000
1-16 : Homilies : 2001
1-17 : Homilies : 2002
1-18 : Homilies given at St. Boniface Church : 2003
1-19 : Homilies given at St. Boniface Church : 2004
1-20 : Homilies given at St. Boniface Church : 2005
1-21 : Homilies given at St. Boniface Church : 2006

The series consists of personal papers of Lorenz Maier and includes his official documentation from Germany and Canada, agendas and calendars which provide insight to his schedule as a priest, guest books from events hosted by Maier, records of Maier’s student life including course notes, transcripts, assignments, term papers, and Maier’s application to St. Joseph Seminary, records from Maier’s priestly internship including information about marriage prep, baptism and RCIA at St. Joseph Basilica, financial records, travel documents including flight itineraries, photographs, newspaper clippings, bulletins, and other miscellaneous documents.

The series is arranged into the following files:

3-1 : Official documentation : ca.1930-2000
3-2 : Calendars of events : 2006-2007
3-3 : Calendars of events : 2003-2004
3-4 : Calendars of events : 2001-2003
3-5 : Guest books : [no date]
3-6 : Application and correspondence with advisors : 1987-1989
3-7 : Transcripts from Newman Theological College : 1987-1990
3-8 : Course work and notes : 1988-1989
3-9 : Assignment 3 : 1987
3-10 : “The letter to the Colossians: The Crisis of Colossae” : 1987
3-11 : “A reflection about The Three Days Darkness” : 1988
3-12 : Marriage preparation supporting information : ca.1990
3-13 : Correspondences regarding Baptism at St. Joseph Basilica : 1991
3-14 : RCIA presentation : 1990
3-15 : Miscellaneous notes : ca.1990-2000
3-16 : Financial records : 1990-2001
3-17 : Travel documents : 1980-2000
3-18 : Sponsorship information file : 1988
3-19 : ca. 20 photographs : ca.1985-2005
3-20 : Other miscellaneous items : ca.1985-2005

Fonds includes records which document the private and priestly life of Father Lorenz Maier. The fonds includes correspondence (incoming and outgoing) in German and English, agendas and day planners, financial records, scholarly writing, spiritual writing, homilies, and photographs.

The fonds is arranged into the following series:

1. Homilies (1991-2006)
2. Manuscripts (1968-1996)
3. Personal Papers (ca.1930-2005)
4. Correspondence (ca.1930-2005)

The series consists of records which document the spiritual writings by Lorenz Maier in English and German. Maier wrote plays, poems, prayers, reflections, book reviews, and a novel which explore his spirituality and the nature of spiritual life. The series includes final copies, self-published manuscripts, annotated draft manuscripts, and miscellaneous notes for many of his literary works. Of most significance are the two self-published two manuscripts “I Sought God: A Testimony” and “A Symphony for the Lord” in which Maier tells the story of his spiritual journey from businessman to priest.

Series consists of incoming and outgoing correspondence in German and English. Maier corresponded with a number of international organizations and missions, as well as several members of his family on a regular base. He also corresponded with parishioners and received many cards and post cards from them.

The series is arranged into the following files:

4-1 : Miscellaneous personnel correspondences : ca.1985
4-2 : Miscellaneous personnel correspondence : ca.1990
4-3 : Correspondence : 1981-1982
4-4 : Correspondence : 1983
4-5 : Correspondence : 1984
4-6 : Correspondence : 1988-1987
4-7 : Correspondence : 1988
4-8 : Correspondence : 1989
4-9 : Correspondence : 1990
4-10 : Correspondence : 1991
4-11 : Correspondence regarding ordination into the Priesthood : 1991
4-12 : Correspondence : 1992
4-13 : Correspondence : 1993-1995
4-14 : Correspondence : 1996-1999
4-15 : Correspondence : 2000