On Friday, October 30, 2009 the Theology Division of St. Charles seminary had its first annual chili cook-off.  As some may be aware, we don't get to do very much cooking for ourselves.  Most of our meals are taken in the refectory or dining hall here on campus.  However, this was one of those rare occasions.  For the cook off, each class from 1st Theology to 4th Theology had a team to prepare their chili.  Fr. Brady from the faculty also got into the running.  There were five judges: Fr. Welsh our dean of men, Msgr. Prior the rector, Rev. Mr. Dan Good the organizer of the event, Rev. Mr. Ken Wehrs the pit boss from Lincoln, and Mr. Rick James from Allentown.  The chili from each team was tasted by the judges while the crowd looked on in anticipation.  After the first vote there was a tie, so the judges reconvened.  After the second vote, "Pitbull's junkyard chili" from Third Theology won first place, Nick Cottrill and First Theology took second place, and Fr. Brady took third place.  It was a great night of spicy chili and fun for the Theology Division.  After the competition, the pit boss, Rev. Mr. Wehrs, called together a poker game.  A great time was had by all.

Click HERE to see pictures of the Third Theology team preparing their winning "Pitbull's Junkyard Chili."