Cathedral Alumni News Spring – Summer 2012

SAVE THE DATE: 20TH ANNUAL CATHEDRAL PREP GOLF CLASSIC NORTH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2012

On Thursday, October 4, 2012, at the North Hills Country Club, Manhasset, , Cathedral Prep’s Alumni Association will host its Twentieth Annual Golf Classic benefitting the students of Cathedral Prep. As always, it should be a wonderful day! Since its inception in 1992, we have always had great weather, great food, great fun and great friends. There will be great golfing, raffles, auctions, a fantastic spread for breakfast, a hotdog lunch, a gourmet cocktail hour and most importantly, the opportunity to help Cathedral Prep to continue its mission of education and priestly vocation discernment.

Billy Oettinger, ’80, and Jim Farmer, ’80, will be serving as this year’s chairmen. At this year’s outing, we will recognize the The Friel brothers and Ray Nash from last year’s Golf outstanding commitment of the Friel Brothers to Cathedral Prep Classic. with the Cooperatores in Veritatis Award (named in honor of Pope Benedict XVI): Bernie, ’72; Dan, ’73; Connell, ’77; Peter, ’78; Kevin, ’81; and Paul, ’85. Remember to register as soon as possible as we always fill up!

Check in time will be at 10:00 AM with brunch following. The shotgun start will begin at 12:00 PM. There will be lunch and refreshments served at the front and back 9s and at the clubhouse. Contests include: hole-in-one for a 2013 car, longest drive, and closest to the pin. We will also be holding a silent auction, a public auction and the annual Blue & White Raffle drawing for two (2) cash prizes of $2,000.00. Drinks and a buffet dinner will be served at 5:00 PM in the clubhouse.

If you are unable to attend there are numerous ways to Mrs. Ilda Canton and Family accepting the Cooperatores in Veritatis be a contributing participant as a personal or corporate Award for John and Ilda Canton at last year's Golf Outing sponsor, by donating gifts to our auctions, sponsoring the event, tee and pin sponsorship or by purchasing a Blue & White Raffle prior to the Golf Classic. See page 6 to register for the Golf Classic 14th ANNUAL ALUMNI REUNION – IMMACULATA DINNER

th Fr. “Maks” receives the Immaculata Award from Fr. Bill Sweeney, ’73, The 25 Anniversary Class of 1987. Nicholas DiMarzio, and Fr. Fred Marano, ’82 On Friday, May 11, 2012, Cathedral Preparatory Alumni Affairs, Fr. Bill Sweeney, ’73, Alumni Seminary held its 14th Annual Immaculata Awards Association President, and Fr. Jim Kuroly, ’98. Ceremony and Alumni Reunion at the Center, Douglaston, New York. Over The evening continued with a delicious dinner and 230 alumni and friends were gathered, including all gathered had a wonderful time getting Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of , to congratulate the golden anniversary of the Class of 1962, the silver anniversary of the Class of 1987 as well as this year’s Immaculata Award recipients: Msgr. John H. Maksymowicz, PA, ’65 and Stephen Somers, ’78.

The evening The 50th Anniversary Class of 1962. began with an reacquainted with old friends and meeting new ones. elegant cocktail reception, During the dinner the Class of 1962 was well sponsored by represented, gathered by a tremendous effort led by Kerry Sisson, '67, classmate Don Russo, ’62. The Class of 1987 was and continued in also well represented led by Neil Cawley, ’87 and the Chapel, where Tom MCarthy, ‘87. Each alumnus in attendance Vespers were was presented with a plaque by Fr. Marano. celebrated, presided by Congratulations to Msgr. Maksymowicz (“Fr. Bishop Nicholas Maks”), Stephen Somers, the Class of 1962, the DiMarzio and Class of 1987, and all anniversary classes! We look assisted by Fr. Stephen Somers, 78, addressing the Alumni forward to seeing you at the next Immaculata Dinner Fred Marano, Association after receiving the Immaculata Award. and Alumni Reunion. Please visit our school website ’82, - to view more pictures from the event Principal. Fr. (www.cathedralprepseminary.com). John Cush, ’90, Director of Development and THE IMMACULATA AWARD This award, which is named in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who as the Immaculate Conception is the Patroness of Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, is presented each year to 2 alumni who possess the values that Cathedral Prep represents through service to Church and community. This year's honorees exemplify these qualities and we are blessed to have two such leaders in our alumni family. From the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs

Dear Brother Alumni and Friends of Cathedral,

When a priest is ordained, he is ordained to service for the Church wherever his Bishop needs him. On the day of Msgr. Walter C. Murphy’s funeral Mass, Bishop DiMarzio wanted to speak to me and asked me if I would be willing to study for a doctorate in Theology, with a specialization in Dogmatic and Fundamental Theology. After prayer and consultation, I said yes to this assignment, which will probably take about three years to complete. These doctoral studies will begin in September, and upon completion, I will return to the Brooklyn Diocese and serve in whatever capacity the Bishop needs me to serve with this degree.

I will return to my other alma mater, the Pontifical North American College in , this time at the graduate house for priests, the Casa Santa Maria, and will begin studies at the Pontifical University of Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum).

It will certainly be a huge change for me, going from teacher to student, as I start these studies for an advanced degree. I ask for your prayers as I prepare to leave Cathedral Preparatory Seminary. Since 2004, I have tried to serve Cathedral Prep to the best of my ability as teacher of English, Theology, Fine Arts, Italian, Philosophy and Psychology, as Director of Formation, Director of Middle States Accreditation, Director of the Troike Program, and most recently as Spiritual Director and Director of Development and Alumni Affairs here. Cathedral has been the center of my life and I am so very grateful for this experience, which I know has changed my life.

I am truly thankful to Bishop DiMarzio for having assigned me to Cathedral. These have been the happiest days of my life and I have grown so much as a priest, as a teacher and a person and I hope to take the multitude of experiences with which I have been blessed here at Cathedral with me to Rome and to every other pastoral assignment I will have in the future. I thank Fr. Fred Marano, ’82, and all the faculty, staff, alumni, benefactors and students of Cathedral, especially Mr. Joseph Dibs, ’92, whose friendship I truly consider to be one of the greatest gifts in my life, Mrs. Marie Snadecky, a dear friend and co-worker and Mr. Lou D’Amico, ’82, my teacher in so many ways. The priests with whom I have served in the past eight years, Fr. Marano, Fr. Jim Kuroly, ’98, Fr. Kevin Abels, ’94, Msgr. Bill Flood , Msgr. Walter Murphy, ’49, Msgr. Jim Cooney, and Msgr. Joe Calise, ’72, have taught me so very much, each in their own way and I thank them for this grace. ALUMNI ALL SOULS' REMEMBERANCE MASS I promise to pray for you daily at Mass. Please pray WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012 at 8:10 AM for me. We will once again celebrate Memorial Mass for our May the prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas be in our deceased alumni and benefactors as well as the intentions hearts now: “Lord, may everything that we do begin for our alumni and benefactors on Wednesday, November with your inspiration, continue with your help, and 2, 2012 at 8:10 AM. Mass will be celebrated along with under your guidance reach a successful conclusion.” the student body. Please notify the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs if you are able to attend at 718/ 592- Sincerely yours in Christ, 6800, ext. 137 or at [email protected]. If you wish to submit names to be remembered at Mass or in need of Memorial Cards please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs.

You may contact Fr. Cush at the Rev. John P. Cush, ’90 following address: Director of Development and Alumni Affairs Rev. John P. Cush Spiritual Director Pontifical North American College Casa Santa Maria Via dell’Umilità, 30 00187 Rome, 3 [email protected] fax: 011-390669001823 GRADUATION 2012 On May 30, 2012, 42 seniors graduated from Cathedral Preparatory Seminary at a ceremony presided by the Bishop . The commencement speaker was Fr. John Cush, ’90, Spiritual Director and Director of Development and Alumni Affairs. The valedictorian was Orin Previl, from Our Lady Of Light (St. Pascal Baylon-St. Catharine of Siena) and the salutatorian was Radames Duran, class president, from St. Thomas the Apostle. Of the forty-two graduating seniors, three will continue their priestly formation at Cathedral Seminary House of Formation of the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, the college seminary program for the Diocese of Brooklyn, the Diocese of Rockville Centre and the Archdiocese of New York.

May the Lord richly bless these young men, our newest alumni, with the courage and strength of the Holy Spirit as they depart from our Alma Mater. We are proud of them!

Cathedral Preparatory Seminary - Class of 2012 Rhine David Almonacy Conor J. Gallagher Eugene P. Reynolds Brandon Halan Aniceto Carlos E. Gómez Mikhail C. Ocasio Rodriguez Christopher Ryan Beetz Brendon John Harfmann Nicholas Anthony Ruiz Brendan Thomas Birth Erick C. Kusmirek Jarosław Rybak Miguel Jeremey Boodram Matthew Paul Lach Anthony Michael Sammarco Andrew Nicholas Candela Patrick M. Mahoney Antony Mario Junior Sanon Niky Jeffrey Carranza Diaz Juan Marten John Raymond Starace Anthony Castillo Alex Noel Mendes Calvin Thai Christopher James Certa Richard P. Mercaldi Angelo Dominick Gerard Traina Hao Yang Chan Michael Thomson Meyer Daniel Valbrun Kenneth George Craig Oren Reginald Louis-Paul Previl Martin A. Valdez Estefano F. Cruz Michael Edward Piskozub Eric P. Vehstedt Radames Duran Kevin John Moran John Arthur Vollmerhausen Brandon Ferraro Jean-Philippe Rancy Christopher Patrick West

Please visit the Alumni website at http://www.cathedralprepalumni.com/news/94447/Commencement-Address---May-30-2012- 700-PM.htm to read Fr. Cush’s Commencement Address and http://www.cathedralprepalumni.com/news/94450/Cathedral-Prep- Holds-Commencement-Exercises-at-St.-James-Cathedral-Basilica.htm to view the list of accomplishments and scholarships awar- ded to the Class of 2012.

GIVING OPTIONS There are many ways to give to Cathedral Prep: (1) to cover operational costs, (2) to provide for tuition assistance, and (3) to establish an endowment through planned giving. You can give to Cathedral Prep in any of these ways by giving to our Annual Appeal (please see page 9 about how to give – The Annual Appeal deadline is August 31, 2012), by giving to our Tuition Assistance Fund Program, or by establishing an endowment through your retirement plan, life insurance, real estate or securities. In addition, know that many corporations have Matching Gift programs in which your donation can sometimes be doubled! Please contact your human resources division to see if your place of employment can match your gift. Our federal tax ID number is: 11-2138745 and our United Way Fund number is: 07340. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs (718/592-6800, ext. 137 / [email protected])

4 From the President's Desk Dear Brother Alumni and Friends,

It's that time of year! First Communions, Confirmations, and now the Graduation Season has begun. Colleges go first, then high schools, and finally the elementary schools.. It is a time of passing, change and it always has me asking, “Where did the time go? How did I get this old?” I just officiated at my godchild's wedding, the son of one of my classmates, Mike Forde, ’73, who also became a grandfather for the second time. I still see Mike and I playing basketball for Mr. Payne and Mr. Dilg or in Mr. DiMaura's math class almost like it was in June of 1973 when we graduated.

Time and life are so fleeting. Before you know the next school year begins and we get caught up in our routine again. This year the end of Cathedral Prep's school year is bittersweet. Fr. John Cush, ’90, who has done so much for Cathedral Prep for the last eight years, is going to continue his studies in Rome beginning in September. Fr. Cush has also done so much for the alumni and the Alumni Executive Board and we will miss his energy and support. I have known Fr. Cush for many years (ask him about his first wake service as a priest in Brooklyn) and know him to be a man of God who is filled with the Love of Christ and he will bring that with him wherever life takes him.

Good luck, John, and God bless. You will be missed, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Fr. Bill Sweeney, '73 Alumni Association President From the Rector's Desk Dear Friends,

As we come to the end of another academic year at Cathedral Prep Seminary, I want to thank you for the great things that we have been able to accomplish together for Cathedral throughout this year. It has been a tremendous year and it could not have been accomplished without all of you, our family and friends. There are so many people whom I should thank for all their hard work. Michael Cox, ’74Q and the members of the Financial Development Board, Fr. Bill Sweeney, ’73Q and the members of the Alumni Executive Board, Dr. Phil Franco, ’93 and John Power, ’85Q and the members of our Annual Appeal Committee, Paul Carr, ’80Q and the members of the Golf Committee, Denis Tarpey, ’65C and the members of the Hall of Fame Committee, Bill Moloney, ’71B and the members of the Immaculata Award and Reunion Committee and Jerry Magaldi, ’74Q and the members of the Saint Matthew Society. This is just a small selection of those who have helped to make 2011-2012 one of the best years ever at Cathedral. This has also been a year of change for us at Cathedral Prep, especially since April. We mourned the loss of our beloved adjunct Spiritual Director and former business manager, Msgr. Walter C. Murphy, ’49. As Easter begin, I learned that I would be leaving my ministry as Spiritual Director of Cathedral Seminary House of Formation in Douglaston and coming to serve full-time to Cathedral Prep. In June, Fr. James Kuroly, ’98 was appointed to serve as Spiritual Director of Cathedral Prep beginning in August 2012, while remaining as Director of Recruitment. Tim McCleary, former Athletic Director and Director of Stewardship (2005-2010) will be returning as Director of Development to join Joe Dibs, ’92, current Director of Stewardship in the Development and Alumni Affairs Office, also beginning in August. In May, we learned that Bishop DiMarzio had assigned Fr. John Cush, ’90, our Spiritual Director, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, Troike Program Director and teacher of Theology, English, Italian and Fine Arts back to his other alma mater, the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Italy for a period of three years. Fr. Cush will be completing the Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) in dogmatic theology at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Urbe (The Angelicum), while living at NAC’s Casa Santa Maria. We wish Fr. Cush well as he begins this new aspect of his priestly ministry and thank God for all he has done for Cathedral Prep during his eight years on faculty here. As teacher, spiritual director, alumni director, development director, Troike Program director, Right-To-Life coordinator, Knights of Columbus Squire chaplain, former director of recruitment, director of formation and Middle States reaccreditation director, Fr. Cush has given his life to Cathedral and we are grateful. Fr. Cush will leave the faculty after serving in the Troike Program this summer. We promise him our prayers as he begins this academic endeavor in Rome. We are blessed at Cathedral Prep, by our greatest natural resource: our people- faculty, current and past, alumni, families, staff, friends and benefactors! Let us pray for each other!

Ad Jesum Per Mariam, Find us on and get daily updates Rev. Fred Marano, '82 on our Alma Mater Rector-Principal and our alumni: 5 “Cathedral Prep” 20th Annual Cathedral Preparatory Seminary Alumni Golf Classic Thursday, October 4, 2012 North Hills Country Club – Manhasset, NY Schedule Awards & Prizes 10:00 AM Check In 2013 Toyota Camry – Hole in One 10:30 AM Brunch Prizes for each Par 3 – Hole in One 12:00 PM Shotgun Start (lunch served as you golf) 1st Place Team Prize & Championship Trophy 5:00 PM Cocktails & Gala Buffet Dinner 2nd Place Team Prize Closest to the Pin; Longest Drive (men & women) & Putting Contest Door prizes for all golfers

Please mail or fax form to make your reservation and/or take a sponsorship to: Cathedral Preparatory Seminary Cathedral Golf Classic 2012 56-25 92nd Street Elmhurst, NY 11373 FAX: 718/ 592-5574 WEB: www.cathedralprepalumni.com E-MAIL: [email protected]

NAME: ______CLASS OF ______ADDRESS: ______PHONE/E-MAIL: ______

Please list names of golfers in your foursome: 1. ______3. ______2. ______4. ______

 Please match me up with a foursome  Pre-arranged foursome with ______

 Blue and White Raffle Tickets (@ $50 each) Qty. ______$______ Foursome $1,400  Individual Golfer ($95 is tax-deductible) $350  Individual Golfer (alumni priests and from '96 on) $250  Dinner Only ($20 is tax-deductible) $125  I cannot attend, but please accept my tax-deductible gift $ ______ Tax-deductible donation for a priest to golf/attend dinner $______

PLEASE RSVP BY SEPTEMBER 21, 2012 Method of Payment: Total amount enclosed $______ Check  MasterCard (Please make check payable to Cathedral Preparatory Seminary)  Visa (American Express not accepted)

Account # ______Exp. Date ______Name as it appears on credit card: ______

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES – Please register me for the following:  EVENT SPONSOR - $10,000: Includes foursome for golf, cocktails & buffet dinner for eight, a recognition plaque presented during the awards ceremony, a pin and tee sponsor, an acknowledgment banner displayed at brunch and dinner, and a listing in our Program and the Annual Giving Brochure

 COCKTAIL & DINNER SPONSOR - $5,000: Includes foursome for golf, cocktails & buffet dinner for four a recognition plaque presented during the awards ceremony, a pin and tee sponsor, an acknowledgment banner displayed at brunch and dinner, and a listing in our Program and the Annual Giving Brochure

 BRUNCH SPONSOR - $3,000: Includes cocktails & buffet for two, a tee sponsor, an acknowledgment banner displayed at brunch and dinner, and a listing in our Program and the Annual Giving Brochure

 PROGRAM SPONSOR - $1,000: Includes cocktails & buffet for two, a tee sponsor, an acknowledgment banner displayed at brunch and dinner, and a listing in our Program and the Annual Giving Brochure

 PIN SPONSOR - $250: A Pin Flag will prominently display your name or your company's name or logo, and you will be listed in our Program and the Annual Giving Brochure

 TEE SPONSOR - $100: A sign will prominently display your name or your company's name or logo, and you will be listed in our Program and the Annual Giving Brochure

NAME OF SPONSOR AS IT WILL APPEAR ON SIGNAGE:______

DONATED PRIZES NEEDED FOR RAFFLES & AUCTIONS: Please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs at 718/ 592-6800, ext. 137 or [email protected].

6 AT THE PREP

CATHEDRAL PREP'S SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS & INTERSCHOLASTIC AWARDS DINNER by John O'Brien, ’01, Athletic Director The 2011-2012 school year was filled with many highlights for our athletic program. Some highlights of the first semester include senior Conor Gallagher ’12 representing Cathedral Prep in the NYS Cross Country Championships, the JV Bowling Team winning the “B Division” Championship, and the inaugural, first annual Jim Dilg Christmas Basketball tournament. Pictured to the left is the Varsity Basketball Team with Coach Frank McQuail and Coach Ivan Cohill. Pictures of the tournament can be seen on our school website at www.cathedralprepseminary.com. The second semester was highlighted by our Varsity Baseball Team having a very successful season. The team finished with a 6-6 record and won two playoff games before being defeated in the semi-finals.

The annual Interscholastic Awards Dinner was held on May 24th. Our guest speaker was Mr. Jim Dilg, who was invited back to Cathedral (though he certainly needs no invitation) one year after his retirement. Not surprisingly, Mr. Dilg's words to our student-athletes and their parents were truly inspiring. As always, three major school-wide awards were presented to three well-deserving students. The Msgr. Martin Bannen Scholar-Athlete Award was given to Michael Piskozub, ’12, the Brian Payne Sportsman of the Year Award was given to Miguel Boodram, ’12, and the newly renamed Jim Dilg Athlete of the Year Award was presented to Conor Gallagher, ’12. Congratulations to these young men on their tremendous achievements and to each of our student-athletes and members of the coaching staff for a great year! We look forward to another great year in 2012-2013 and hope to see many alumni at our games, matches, and meets.

Communion Breakfast- Sunday, March 11, 2012 On Sunday, March 11, 2012, Cathedral Prep hosted its annual Communion Breakfast. Mass was celebrated by Fr. Fred Marano, ’82, Rector-Principal. At the breakfast, student leaders of service- lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, altar servers, choir members, Student Council, and the National Honors Society- were recognized for their commitments to serve the Cathedral Prep community. Our presenter this year was James Flynn, ’76, who gave a stirring reflection on service. Over a hundred attended including students, parents, faculty and alumni.

Cathedral Prep Hosts Queens Board of District Deputies Knights of Columbus Communion Breakfast On Sunday, March 18, 2012, The Queens Board of District Deputies of the Knights of Columbus held their annual communion breakfast at Cathedral Preparatory Seminary. S.K. Luther S. McNeal, PGK, PFN, District Deputy 24th District and Chairman of the Queens Board of District Deputies, coordinated the breakfast along with the other members of the Board: Peter Weidner (24th District); Andrew R. Giacomazza (27th District); Frank Irace (25th District); Fred Quinones (26th District); Antonio G. Capitly (28th District) and Timothy F. Farrell (29th District).

Almost 100 people attended the Mass, celebrated by Fr. John Cush, '90, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, himself a third degree Knight and associate chaplain of the Nativity/Fr. Nosser Council #12675 in Ozone Park. In his homily, Fr. Cush urged the Knights to stand as a sign of the great theological virtues of faith, hope and love in a world that seems, at times, to embrace the culture of death. The Mass was served by the young men who make up Cathedral Prep's Squire Circle, named in honor of Frank Yerk, thanked the Knights for their inspiration and support. The Knights were incredibly generous to Cathedral Prep as always, both temporally and spiritually. We thank them for their love and support of Cathedral and the priesthood.

Thank You to Our Alumni & Benefactors Who Have Supported Our Athletic Department Thank you so very much to our alumni, benefactors and friends who have contributed generously to our Athletic Department. – John O’Brien, ’01, Athletic Director, Faculty Anthony Baker, ’98 Grand Insurance Agency Nick and Rita Lanza, parents of Edward Sniadecki, ’81 Dick Beyrer, ’65HS (Vinny LaPuma, ’01) Chris Lanza, ’01 Pina and Didier Soars Brian Butler, ’89 Declan Howlin, ’99 Kevin Lauri, ’91 Robert Stallone, ’68 Michael Cammarota, ’78 JC Landscaping and Design Licari Construction Roland Stalzer, ’73 Mark Carbone, ’91 Jimcor Agencies Thomas McCarthy, ’87 Fr. Marc Swartvagher, ’86 Demetriou General Agency John Keane, ’69 Kevin McManus, ’78 Tiles Unlimited The Derald H. Ruttenberg Jayson Kiang, ’92 Morestan General Agency Philip Veltre, ’73 Foundation Knights of Columbus Msgr. Paul Murphy, ’00 Whitestone Auto Center Mark Facchin, ’08 William Burke Council #2672 P&R Superior Trucking Darren Galindo, ’97 Chris Lanza, ’01 Pizza Classica 7 Cathedral Participates in the Right-to-Life Movement On Saturday, June 9, 2012, Cathedral Prep’s respect life club joined Msgr. Philip Reilly, ’54, and the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants at their monthly prayer vigil in Sunset Park. The day began at Mass at Saint Michael’s Church, 4th Avenue, where Msgr. Reilly was the principal celebrant, joined at the altar in concelebration by Fr. John Cush, ’90, Spiritual Director and Respect Life Club moderator, Fr. Kevin Sweeney, ’88, , St. Michael’s, Fr. Steve Lynch, parochial vicar, St. Michael and Rev. Mr. Christopher Heanue, ’05, transitional assigned to Saint Michael’s. The members of the Respect Life Club attended the Mass, along the Helpers of God’s Infants and parishioners of St. Michael’s. After Mass, the Helpers went and prayed the Rosary outside of an abortion clinic for a greater respect for all human life from conception to natural death.

The Respect Life Club is headed by Dennis Soriano, ’13, a parishioner of Saint Michael’s (Brooklyn). Under Dennis’ leadership, the group meets every Thursday after Benediction to pray the Rosary for Life and to learn more about the moral teachings of the Church concerning bioethics and social justice. Pictured to the left are Fr. Cush and the students of the Respect Life Club. We pray for their continued success. Chapel Memorials and Gifts We would like to thank the following for their gifts and memorials for our Chapel: • Easter Vigil Candles: In Memory of Thomas and Elizabeth Mazzo - donated anonymously • Holy Water Bottles for the Easter Vigil: For the Community of Cathedral Preparatory Seminary- donated anonymously • Roman Missals for the Main Altar: For the Community of the Cathedral Preparatory Seminary - donated by Msgr. John H. Maksymowicz, PA, ’65 • Roman Missals for the Priests: In Memory of William and Margaret Sisson - donated by Kerry Sisson, ’67 • Four (4) white chasubles for concelebrating priests at daily Mass: In Memory of John and Elaine Vekassy – donated by Michael Vekassy, ’82 There are also several other opportunities available to help Cathedral Prep which you can memorialize or honor a loved one, including: • Pew Cards with the New Translation for the Student Body- $100.00 • Concelebration Booklets for the Priest faculty’s use at Mass- $100.00 • Sanctuary Lamp by the Tabernacle ($100.00 / month) • Memorial Candle for the Altar of Mary, Queen of the Clergy ($100.00 / month) • Memorial Candle for the Altar of Saint John Vianney, Patron of Priests ($100.00 / month) • Memorial Candle for the Altar of Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church ($100.00 / month) • Bread and wine for Mass, each would be $100.00 for the month Feel free to call (718/ 592-6800, ext. 137) or e-mail ([email protected]) the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs if you are interested in making a gift for the Chapel.

CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SEMINARY HALL OF FAME 2013 Cathedral Preparatory Seminary will host its Fourteenth Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, NY. The evening will begin with the celebration of Mass beginning at 6:00 PM in the Chapel, followed by the induction of our honorees and dinner. Please hold the date! For more information, please contact the Alumni Office. Congratulations to our new Hall of Fame 2013 Inductees: Rev. Msgr. Martin T. Geraghty, ’59- Baseball, Basketball Rev. Kevin J. Sweeney, ’88- Baseball Charles Kutch, ’79- Track Rev. Msgr. Kieran E. Harrington, VE, ’89- Forensics Steven J. Tuifel, ’86- Basketball Deacon Salvatore A. Marino- Coach/Faculty- Track

8 Annual Appeal Highlights by John Power, ’85, and Dr. Phil Franco, ’93, Co-Chairmen of the 2011-2012 Annual Appeal

It seems that another school year has come and gone at Cathedral Prep. Another group of young men have had the benefit of an education that is grounded in faith, our Catholic faith. Regardless of whether any of them are ordained, each and every one of them is destined to a higher calling. This calling is to be, for the rest of their lives, a walking example of men of faith. Although the primary purpose of Cathedral Prep is to provide a nurturing environment where vocations can grow and flourish, the fact remains that the majority of the young men who attend Cathedral are not ordained. That majority still benefits from the foundations we received within the halls of our Alma Mater. If you are reading this newsletter, you have significant ties to Cathedral. You, or someone you love, has benefitted from their experience at Cathedral.

For those of you who have already given a gift, we thank you for your support. We have not achieved our goals this year and are reaching out to you again in the hope that we may yet achieve the goal over the summer. It is well known that the economy is not what any of us would hope it to be. Despite that fact, the needs of Cathedral Prep are still there and we pray that everyone who is in a position to help Cathedral will do so. I would point out that those of us who were not called to the priesthood are also likely to be those that are best able to help financially. Each year a new group of young men come to Cathedral with one thing in common – a willingness to consider a call to the priesthood. Each year a few young men leave Cathedral and go on to take the next steps toward that goal. The need for priests is evident; we all can see that in our parishes. We should all try to find a way to pitch in and repay the benefits we received in order to keep this institution delivering on its mission. Whatever amount you might be able to contribute, please do so. Let’s all do a little and collectively we can achieve much.

We would like to remind everybody that it is not too late to make a contribution for this year. The Annual Appeal will wrap up on August 31, 2012. If you or someone you know whose name does not appear on our list of donors to the Annual Appeal below and you would like to give, please contact the Alumni Office at (718) 592-6800, ext. 137 or at [email protected]. God bless all of you and your families have a blessed and relaxing summer. Thank you for all you do on behalf of Cathedral Prep. 2011 – 2012 Annual Appeal (as of July 16, 2012) Class of 1943 Class of 1954 Rev. Joseph A. Salerno Mr. Joseph P. Devitt Rev. James T. Devine Mr. Edgar J. Sullivan Rev. Msgr. William J. Rodgers Rev. Msgr. John F. Keppler Class of 1960 Class of 1945 Rev. Robert E. Lauder Rev. John J. Amann Mr. Peter J. Arcario Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Phillips Mr. John J. Drinane Mr. Robert F. Goodwin, Ph.D. Class of 1955 Mr. Francis N. Squiccimarro Class of 1946 Rev. James M. Dunne Class of 1961 Rev. Msgr. August C. Bednartz Rev. Msgr. Gerald J. Langelier Rev. Msgr. John J. Bracken Class of 1948 Class of 1956 Mr. Anthony D. Della Croce Rev. Msgr. Gerard J. Arella Mr. Michael F. Barrett Dr. Thomas G. O'Brien Dr. Francis X. Brennan Mr. Stephen J. Conboy Mr. Patrick J. Walsh Rev. Msgr. John F. Casey‡ Rev. Thomas E. Donohoe Class of 1962 Mr. Warren Corgan Rev. Angelo Pezzullo Mr. James J. Brown Mr. Donald W. Scott Class of 1957 Mr. David J. Cartenuto Class of 1950 Rev. James A. Boyd Deacon Peter J. Fullen Mr. Robert W. Begley Mr. John E. Casey+ Mr. Peter Korpacz Mr. Fernando Gentile Mr. Vincent Cavalieri Mr. William F. Moroney Mr. Bernard J. Helldorfer Rev. Joseph L. Cunningham Mr. John J. Mateer Class of 1963 Mr. Vito DeSantis Class of 1951 Mr. James J. Boglioli Mr. John Docherty Mr. Henry F. Finnerty Dr. Vincent Fortanasce* Mr. Richard J. Gunther Mr. James A. Jordan Mr. James J. Geagan Dr. Mark J. Kane Mr. George F. Hundt Dr. Thomas J. Maloney Mr. Donald A. Newman Mr. Edward D. McKeever Mr. Kenneth J. Larkin Mr. Frederick J. Olsen+ Rev. Msgr. Joseph L. Stafford‡ ♦ Rev. William F. Moore Mr. James Rice Mr. Thomas Murtaugh Class of 1952 Class of 1958 Mr. Ernest T. Rossiello Mr. Salvatore A. Anastasio Rev. Mr. Peter J. O'Neill Mr. Robert J. Ennis Class of 1959 Mr. Ernest J. Rudloff Rev. Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton Rev. James F. Fraser Mr. Robert S. Sarli Rev. Msgr. Peter V. Kain Mr. Vincent J. Vanni 9 Class of 1965 Mr. Richard V. Lata+* Class of 1979 Most Rev. Raymond F. Chappetto Mr. William E. Moloney+ Mr. Anthony Burns Rev. Msgr. John H. Maksymowicz‡* Class of 1972 Mr. Frank Dwyer Rev. Msgr. Richard E. Marchese‡* Mr. Robert Brix♦ Mr. William J. Murphy Dr. Steven Werner Mr. Paul Cervino Mr. Joseph Russo‡ Class of 1965HS Mr. Arthur Gilday Mr. Michael Virgadamo Mr. Richard Beyrer Mr. Michael P. Mieczkowski Class of 1980 Mr. Vincent C. Ciraulo Mr. Kevin A. Quinn Mr. Paul Carr+ Mr. Walter J. O'Meara Class of 1973 Mr. Thomas Geher Mr. Wayne Osterman Mr. Robert Burns Mr. James Gutbrod Mr. Frank C. Razzano Mr. Vito M. Deliso Mr. Frank Scanga Mr. Walter F. Rodier Mr. William J. Picciano Mr. John Tumelty Dr. Peter J. Roggemann Mr. Roland K. Stalzer Mr. Peter Buckley Mr. John Trainor Rev. William F. Sweeney+♦ Class of 1981 Mr. Raymond Wahl Mr. Philip J. Veltre Mr. Frank Colella Class of 1966 Class of 1974 Mr. Frank LaSalla Rev. Msgr. John A. McGuirl Dr. Thomas F. Cunningham Mr. Matthew Loewenstein Mr. John H. Scharf Class of 1966HS Mr. John Kirrane Mr. Joseph McHugh Dr. John Kehoe ♦ Lt. Col. Peter J. Sammarco Mr. Edward Sniadecki Class of 1982 Mr. Richard E. Lucey Rev. Michael G. Tedone Mr. Louis D’Amico Class of 1967 Class of 1975 Mr. Eugene V. Clark+ Mr. Phil Hernandez Mr. John R. Connors Class of 1983 Mr. John J. Gallagher Mr. Michael P. Courtien Mr. Frank Cuiffo Mr. Lisandro Murphy Mr. Lawrence Loesch* Mr. Kevin Lohan Class of 1984 Mr. Vincent F. Martusciello Class of 1976 Mr. Raymond Mastrangelo Rev. Philip J. Pizzo Mr. John Bartalini Class of 1985 Mr. Michael F. Reilly Mr. Salvatore Curiale Mr. Fillipo Lopresti Mr. Kevin M. Ryan Mr. Andrew G. Dowling Mr. John B. Power+ Rev. Robert Vitaglione Class of 1986 Mr. John D. Fallon Class of 1968 Mr. Frank Brito Mr. Kevin Begley Mr. Stephen Frayne Mr. Thomas Frankelis Mr. Burton L. Boss Rev. Francis Gasparik,OFM Cap. Class of 1987 Mr. Frank Buccello Rev. Edward Mason Mr. Neil Cawley+ Mr. Joseph L. Buttigieg Mr. Myles McAliney Mr. Anthony Tricarico Mr. William T. Driscoll Mr. Thomas G. Varcasio+ Class of 1989 Mr. John M. Hand Mr. Brendan Wrynn Mr. Kevin Benes Class of 1977 Rev. August J. Iantosca Mr. Brian P. Butler♦ Dr. Francesco C. Cesareo‡* Rev. Michael P. Orsi Class of 1990 Mr. James McConeghy Mr. Philip J. Sciame Rev. John P. Cush‡+ Mr. Joseph Shemitz Class of 1991 Rev. Roger Soley Class of 1978 Class of 1969 Mr. Michael Dojlidko Mr. Michael Cammarota, Esq. Mr. Michael J. Cunningham Mr. Stephen Laffey Mr. Joseph Canepa Rev. Msgr. Steven A. Ferrari Mr. Kevin J. Lauri Mr. Robert Drummond Class of 1992 Mr. James S. Goeke Mr. Joseph Farrell Mr. Steven M. Wagenblast Rev. Msgr. Michael Hardiman Mr. Martin Gleeson Class of 1993 Mr. John F. Keane Mr. Thomas J. Kerrigan Mr. Philip Franco, Jr.+ Mr. Douglas W. Wallace Mr. David Kurre Class of 1995 Class of 1970 Mr. Kevin McManus Mr. Michael Brenna Mr. Michael J. Connolly Class of 1996 Mr. Joseph Riley Mr. Christopher Lynch Mr. Stephen Roesch Mr. Vincent Sceri Mr. Owen P. McKenna Class of 1997 Mr. Gregory Shemitz Dcn Peter Stamm Mr. Michael B. Barvels Mr. Stephen Somers* Class of 1971 Class of 1998 Mr. Brian Wrynn Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Figliozzi Mr. Anthony J. Baker Mr. Michael Lamothe 10 Class of 1999 Goldman Sachs Educational Matching Mr. James C. Gange+ Mr. Timothy J. Haggerty Gift Program Mr. Richard P. Garrigan Class of 2000 Mark Foods, Inc. Mr. Anthony F. Giobbi Mr. Gary J. Lombardo Pfizer Mr. Thomas Grippa Class of 2002 Systron Sales Corp Mr. Paul S. Heuwetter Mr. Paul Morisi+ The Anna E. Gallagher Charitable Trust Ms. Lucy T. Iannucci Mr. Patrick F. O'Neill Worthmore Forwarding Inc. Mr. George Jathas Class of 2003 Verizon Foundation Mr. Michael F. Kelly Mr. Anthony C. Cullen Parents of Alumni Class of 2004 Mr. Roberto King Mr. and Mrs. Sadiri Castaneto Mr. Mark Roszkowski Ms. Jessica M. Kleiber Class of 2005 Mr. and Mrs. William Clark Mr. John Kourkoutis Mr. Robert Mauceri Ms. Josephine Cullen Mr. Michael A. Lane Mr. Michael Turturro Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dybus Mr. Robert B. Launer Class of 2006 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freile Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Lercara Mr. Henry Spengenberg, III 'Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lipschutz Faculty (Current and Former) Mr. and Mrs. Jozef Lach Mr. Joseph Lombardo Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dilg‡ Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lauri Mr. Peter Manzi Rev. Msgr. William J. Flood‡ Mr. & Mrs. Steven Mauceri Mr. Matthew C. Miller Parishes, Schools & Religious Mrs. Patricia Oettinger Mr. Salvatore Monaco Good Shepherd R.C. Church Mrs. Grace Passarelli Ms. Erika C. Muhsen Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church Mrs. Rose Picciano Mrs. Joan A. Mullaney St. Aidans Holy Name Society Mr. and Mrs. Jacek Piskozub Mr. Salim Nazkani St. Joan of Arc Rosary Society Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schirling Mr. Gary Pagnanelli St. Saviour Elementary School Mr. and Mrs. James Wagner Mr. Joseph Plonski St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wierzbicki+ Mr. Dennis H. Pope Church of the Transfiguration Parents of Current Students Mr. Peter Quinlan Rev. Adnel Burgos Mr. Mark E. Andersen Mrs. Maureen Redden Rev. Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello Mr. and Mrs. Glen Anderson Ms. Mary A. Rosania Rev. Fulgencio Gutierrez Anonymous donor Ms. Bettyann Rossi Sister Virginia Lacker Mr. Lee B. Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. Alan Roth Sister Margaret McMahon Mr. Thomas P. Breen Ms. Terese Rouge Rev. Christopher M. O'Connor Ms. Mary Jo Caruso Mrs. Jeanne C. Ryan Rev. James Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Richard Coyle Mr. Jeffrey Saber Dcn. Philip J. Siani Mrs. Margaret Cuiffo Ms. Nina E. Sanker Dcn. And Mrs. John Warren Mr. and Mrs. Peter D'Agostino ‡ Former & Current Faculty, Foundations & Corporations Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Del Giudice Administration & Staff 3 Point Alliance Ms. Joann A. DeMartino + Current Board Members AllianceBernstein L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen DiMichael * Past Immaculata Award Honoree Alumni Association Ms. Catherine A. Donald ♦ Past Hall of Fame Honoree Ameriprise Financial Services Ms. Lisa Edmonds We apologize for any omissions or spelling Card Processing Services LLC Mr. Vincent J. Falotico errors on our Annual Appeal donor list. Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Ferrara Please contact the Office of Development Queens Ms. Susan Filosa and Alumni Affairs of any changes so that Citizens Financial Group Mr. Fred L. Finati we can make the proper corrections. Me- Derald H. Ruttenberg Foundation Mr. Edward G. Flynn morial, honoraria, estates and scholarships Electronic Funds Transfer Corp Mr. Anthony Forgione given through the Annual Appeal will be lis- Frenkel & Co., Inc. Ms. Dorothy Furrey ted in our Annual Report which will be pub- lished in the Fall of 2012.

11 SAINT MATTHEW SOCIETY MASS AND NETWORKING NIGHT by Jerry Magaldi, ’74, Saint Matthew Society Committee Chairman The St. Matthew’s Society’s mission is to encourage people to come together and share their talents whether personal, business or financials with our alumni, non-alumni, and especially the school. Our second objective is to raise funds from corporations or individuals for tuition assistance for current students at Cathedral Prep or those who desire to attend but cannot afford to do so. Therefore, on March 8th, 2012 we once again held our annual St. Matthew’s Society Dinner with the theme of sharing one’s talents. This year we had over 140 people mostly consisting of non-alumni representing different corporations. The companies present were there to share business opportunities with each other and offer services to the individuals present. Please use the link below to obtain a copy of the 2012 Saint Matthew Society Directory: http://www.cathedralprepalumni.com/resources/resmgr/SMS_Directory_2011.2012_03.0.pdf. Once again everyone expressed that they enjoyed a night of spirituality, networking opportunities and a phenomenal culinary event. We started the evening with a mass celebrated by Fr. John Cush, ’90, and concelebrated with seven other priests from both the Brooklyn and Rockville Centre dioceses. Mass was followed by a homemade gourmet dinner prepared by several alumni and over 20 current Cathedral Prep tudents led by the master chef, Billy Carauna, ’72. Our guest speaker Mike Johnson, a former NFL player and now the CFO at NFL, Inc.; AT&T; and MorganStanley, spoke of how to bring the Christian message into the workplace. However, the highlight of the evening was a talk given by Mike Meyer, ’12, then a current Senior at Cathedral Prep, who touched our hearts with his passion about vocation and Cathedral and how others’ generosity allowed him to experience this. Both Fr. Marano and Fr. Cush also spoke detailing the good things that are happening at Cathedral Prep. All in attendance were asked to share what ever talents they have with each other. I explained that one way of sharing their talents was to help those who need employment by taking their resumes and sharing it with our contacts at other companies looking for good people. Another way to share your talents was to help us raise funds for our tuition assistance program. All the companies present were asked beforehand to make a financial contribution just to come to the event to the Annual Appeal.

Through St. Matthew’s spirit and intersession, I believe we are giving our Alumni a place to turn in times of their needs. It has also given alumni, non-alumni and corporations an opportunity to share their business with our Cathedral family. But mostly, it has expanded our family to include all those attending that were never part of Cathedral. This event has grown in attendance to over 140 people and dollars raised from last year’s $10,000 to over $12,000. But we need to do more. It must continue to grow and we must raise more funds for the students. We must continue to help each other as we are all part of the past and current Cathedral family. I encourage everyone to become part of our family by helping in any way you can. If you are employed and know of job opportunities contact us at Cathedral. One other way of helping is by donating whatever you can to the tuition assistance program. We are also looking for volunteers to be put on a list of whom we can call to donate funds when a student is having problems meeting their payments at some point of the year. If you are interested in any of these suggestions, please contact Fr. Cush and let us know how you can help.

Thanks to you all who have participated and for those who will soon become part of our family. With God’s intersession, we pray that this will continue to grow, our goals will be met, and we will see vocations blossom. Please keep us all in your prayers and “May God continue to bless and spread His graces on Cathedral, her students and staff, our extended family members, and all of the Alumni.”

13th ANNUAL HALL OF FAME DINNER - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012 Denis Tarpey, ’65, Hall of Fame Chairman

On February 4, 2012, we recognized six men who brought positive recognition to Cathedral Prep and themselves while they were at Cathedral and in the years after their graduations. They were selected by the Hall of Committee which included Fr. John Cush, ’90, Spiritual Director and Deirector of Development and Alumni Affairs; Jim Dilg, former Faculty, former Athletic Director and Coach, and former Director of Alumni Affairs; Brian Payne, also former Faculty and Coach; Pat Higgins, ’84, former Athletic Director, former of Activities, Faculty and Coach; Bill Maloney, ’71, Vice-President of the Alumni Association, and myself. It is not an easy task, but it is a a happy one. We continue to welcome your nominations for future years. Please send such nominations to the Alumni Office. These six men seemed to believe in the words of Henry Ford when he said, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

For a small school like Cathedral Prep to be successful, it is necessary to get every ounce of talent out of the athletes who arrive at Elmhurst. A coach's job is made easier when he has individuals like tonight's group who lead by hustle, determination, and example. We know: if you have tried to do something and failed, you are vastly better off than if you tried to do nothing and succeeded. Cathedral Prep has always prided itself on the spirit of its athletes and student body. These men truly embody this sentiment.

Fr. Bill Sweeney, ’73: It is a fact that any big event or program needs more people behind the scenes than in front, and without these people great things just do not take place. Father Bill is one such person who began his Cathedral Prep connection with his membership on the J.V. Basketball Team in high school and continued with his involvement with the student government, yearbook 12 and other activities. His involvement in Cathedral was total. People in the know must have realized that this priest with the perpetual smile and tremendous patience belonged working with young people, and so he has been a tremendous asset to Cathedral Prep, St. Francis Prep, and parishes in the Brooklyn Diocese. Msgr. John Brown, ’75: It has been said there are three kinds of people in life: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder, “What happened?” Msgr. Brown, a student from Brooklyn, is a person who made things happen and still does. He made a name for himself on the basketball court in high school where he was named the MVP of the program. Since becoming a priest, he has been, among other things, the Personnel Director for the diocese. He must have done something right since he now has a place by the beach...that being St. Francis de Sales in Belle Harbor (NY) where he is the pastor. James Flynn, ’76: There is an old joke that you should always walk in the woods with someone slower than yourself in case you get chased by a bear. If that advice is true, do not go into the wilds with James Flynn or his brother John. They were both known for their Track skills in Cathedral with Jim establishing a school record for the 600-yard dash. His relay team also set a record for the mile relay. In high school, college, and life, Jim has been involved in numerous activities which point to the higher values of our mission on earth. Jason Harewood, ’78: Some of us are still waiting to score our thousandth point in basketball (even counting scrimmages and backyard games). Our next honoree scored 1,000 in high school alone. After college, he continued to show his love and skill for the game by playing and teaching many young ladies the skills and nuances of the game in such a way that over 25 of these young women received athletic scholarships to play at the college level. It says a great deal for people with gifts to work to pass those same gifts on to others. Thomas McCarthy, ’87: Tom was involved in many activities at the prep and was recognized in his senior year as Athlete of the Year. A sign of hard work was his being named Most Improved in baseball and basketball in 1985. The fact which struck me as amazing in this time of “pitch counts” in the majors was Tom’s winning both games of the championship tournament by pitching 15 innings in the same day. Maybe that is why he needs to have special shirts made with his pitching sleeve being 5 inches longer (blame his high school coach!). He has served NYC well by being part of the long arm of the law for the NYPD as a sergeant. James Kelly, ’99: Cathedral Prep in Elmhurst had a sport which wasn't a choice in the “old days of Brooklyn”: soccer. If you talk to coaches who have worked at Cathedral in the 90s, the word “dominant” is commonly used to describe Jim Kelly, who made a name for himself on the soccer field. His skills and fire would enable him to play 4 years of college soccer at St. Thomas Aquinas. Presently, he is a special education teacher for the NYC Department of Education.

Brooklyn Class of 1972 40th Anniversary Reunion at St. Columba's (Marine Park) by Jim Crawford, ’72B Cathedral Prep Seminary Brooklyn Class of 1972 just held their 40th Class reunion at St. Columba’s Parish in Brooklyn NY on Saturday April 28 2012. Mass was concelebrated by classmates Fr. Francis J. Hughes, ’72B, (Pastor of St. Columba's and former Faculty of Cathedral Prep) and Fr. Mike McHugh, ’72B, and a reception followed. The class reunion was a major success and well attended by 15 former classmates, wives, and Msgr. John F. Casey, ’48, Rector-Principal and Dean of Studies (1971– 1975). Pictured to the right is the 40th Anniversary Class of 1972B.

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD ENDS 2011 - 2012 SESSION by Michael Cox, ’74, Chairman

The 2011 – 2012 school year proved to be another year of both transition and challenge for the board and yet a productive year overall for fund raising and a great year for growing and creating new relationships within the Cathedral Community. First order of business was to conduct a search to fill two vacancies on the board after both Steve Somers, ’78 and Danny Friel, ’73 had to leave to fulfill ever more demanding business obligations. I am pleased to report that this process yielded great results in the addition of Mr. Jim Gange as a board member with the approval of Bishop DiMarzio and Fr. Fred Marano, ’80, our Rector-Principal. The selection pro- cess was streamlined greatly by the fact that Jim is well known for his support for Cathedral Prep in other areas and he was unanim - ously confirmed by the sitting board members without any hesitation or delay. We wish him God’s blessings in his work with the board and all he does for Cathedral Prep.

Although this year was perhaps the most financially challenging year since this “new” board has been convened every one of our an - nual fund raising events this year was successful and although we may have not achieved significant new growth in revenues from these events none fell short of prior results. I would point out that the St. Matthew Society Annual Mass and Dinner this year was a stellar success with a thirty percent increase in attendance and more importantly over a one hundred percent increase in funds raised for the Tuition Assistance Fund. Congratulations to all who served on the various committees in planning and execution of these events for these remarkable results.

13 We began a transition of strategy in our fund raising efforts this year and are moving away from an “event-focused” initiative to a “re- lationship-focused” dynamic. The need for this strategic transition is simply driven by the need for increased funding of school ex - penses but even more importantly funding tuition assistance. In support of this new focus Fr. John Cush, ’90, as Director of Devel- opment and Alumni Affairs, Lou D’Amico, ’82, our Business Manager, and Joseph Dibs, ’92, our Director of Stewardship, at- tended a professional fund-raising symposium with Richard Garrigan, Executive Director of the Catholic Organization of Devel- opment Executives (CODES), to broaden the scope of their fund-raising perspectives. We have already begun implementing some of the concepts and ideas that seem best suited to our efforts. We will see the continuation and extension of these new efforts in the years ahead.

There have been many other issues and events to address this past year and one of the most joyous ones is making an initial explora - tion into planning for the 100th Anniversary of Cathedral 2014 – 2015. Be assured you will be informed as to plans for the celebration as they are finalized.

As many of you know Fr. Cush will be leaving his post as Director of Development and Alumni Affairs to pursue doctoral studies in Rome at the direction of Bishop DiMarzio. Mere words cannot express the admiration and appreciation I feel for Fr. Cush and his un - wavering commitment and dedication to Cathedral and its mission. It has been a singular privilege and a blessing to have worked with him and I am honored to call him my friend. I am sure I speak for all the board members in wishing him every blessing in his future studies, work and priesthood.

Finally, Mr. Tim McCleary will be returning to Cathedral in the role of Director of Development. We welcome him back and wish him God’s blessings and good luck in his new position. I am sure Tim will achieve great success in his mission and prove to be an in - novative and dynamic leader for Cathedral Prep’s development efforts. In closing I wish all of you a wonderful summer and thank you for keeping Cathedral “always in your hearts”.

Three Alumni Presented “CATHOLICISM: The True Story Of The Faith” Fr. John Cush, ’90 (Director of Development & Alumni Affairs), Dr. Patrick McNamara, ’86 (Alumni Executive Board Member, Archival Manager of the Archdiocese of New York & Professor of Church History at St. Joseph's Seminary (Dunwoodie)), and Dr. Phil Franco, ’93 (Annual Appeal Co-Chair & Principal of St. Margaret's School (Middle Village)) presented at a 10-session adult study series on the Catholic Faith from February 21 - May 1 at St. Joseph's Church ( City).

Grilling With God Series Showcases Alumni The Office of Faith Formation (Diocese of Brooklyn) hosted another “Grilling With God” Series at Holy Child Leonard Center (Richmond Hill). Presentations included: - Wed, June 6 - "Young Adults and the Need for Divine Intimacy" - Deacon Sean Suckiel, ’03 - Wed, June 13 - "Grumpy Old Men: What St. Paul, Dr. House, Monk, Gil Grissom, and Sherlock Holmes Can Teach Us About the Theological Virtues" - Fr. John Cush, ’90 - Wed, June 20 - "Render Unto Caesar: Church and State Today" - Neil Cawley, ’87 - Wed, June 27 - "Between Heaven and Youth: Insight to the Spirituality of Young People" - Fr. Jim Kuroly, ’98 For more information please contact Paul Morisi, ’02, Coordinator of Adolescent and Young Adult Faith Formation of the Diocese of Brooklyn at [email protected] or at (718) 965-7300, ext. 5556

14 ALUMNI NEWS

Alumni Provide Commentary for Papal Visit to Mexico and Fr. John Cush, ’90, provided commentary of the Masses with Pope Benedict XVI in Mexico and Cuba at the NET-TV studio in Brooklyn. Msgr. Otto Garcia, ’67C, was a commentator at the Papal arrival and departure in Cuba, as well as the Pope's meeting with Castro. Msgr. Kieran Harrington, ’89, was offering on-site commentary in Cuba during the papal visit.

Convocations, Ordinations and Anniversaries – AD MULTOS ANNOS Congratulations to Ralph Edel, ’08, and Anthony Mauceri, ’09, on completing their formation and studies at Cathedral Seminary House of Formation (Douglaston). Christopher Heanue, ’05, was ordained to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. Michael's (Sunset Park). Deacon Larry Ryan, ’66HS, Deacon Sean Suckiel, ’03, and Deacon Gino Pattugalan, ’04, were ordained to the priesthood at St. James Cathedral on Saturday, June 23, 2012.

Congratulations to the following alumni and friends who are celebrating their anniversaries this year: 65 YEARS 50 YEARS Rev. Kenneth J. Himes, ’66 Rev. John W. Byrnes Rev. Hugh A. Byrne Rev. Msgr. John E. Mahoney, ’66 ‡ ♦ Rev. Msgr. Celsus O. Collini, ’41 Rev. Joseph A. Cestaro Rev. Msgr. John A. McGuirl, ’66 Rev. Joseph M. Nolan, ’41 Rev. Joachim B. Fernando Most Rev. , ’66 + Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Graham, ’56 Rev. John J. Tivenan, ’66 60 YEARS Rev. Msgr. John H. O'Brien, ’56 Rev. William A. With, ’66 Rev. Msgr. August C. Bednartz, ’46 Rev. Angelo Pezzullo, ’56 Rev. John S. Wtulich, ’66 Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Bottino Rev. Matthew J. Pomilio, ’56 Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily # Rev. Msgr. George J. Ryan, ’57 25 YEARS Rev. Joseph F. Wiseman Rev. Daniel C. Sabatos, ’56 ‡ Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano Rev. Fredrick Cintron 55 YEARS 45 YEARS Rev. John J. Maduri Rev. Msgr. Conrad R. Dietz ‡ Rev. Msgr. John J. Bracken, ’61 * Rev. Edward Mason, ’76 Rev. Cyril F. J. Doody, ’51 Rev. Coleman J. Costello Rev. Francis T. Shannon Rev. Msgr. William J. Flood ‡ ♦ Rev. John J. Fullum ‡+ Rev. Francisco J. Walker Rev. Francis M. Lynch, ’51 ‡ Rev. John A. Gurrieri, ’61 Rev. John A. McShane Rev. Martin F. Kirby, ’61 ‡ Former Faculty, Administration & Staff Rev. Msgr. Joseph C. Mulqueen + Current Alumni Board Member Rev. Msgr. George Schuster 40 YEARS # Honorary Alumnus Rev. Msgr. Joseph L. Stafford, ’51 ‡ ♦ Rev. Msgr. David L. Cassato, ’66 * Past Immaculata Award Honoree Rev. James E. Devlin, ’66 ♦ Past Hall of Fame Honoree Rev. Sabino Estrada

1950s Dr. John R. Catan, Ph. D., ’51 is Professor Emeritus in SUNY teaching ancient and medieval philosophy. Throughout his professional career he continuously published on Plato, Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas. He lives in Whitehall, PA with his wife Melody. Msgr. Vincent A. Keane, ’52, was honored at the annual Kathie and Chris Lawler Foundation Dinner for his years of service to the Diocese of Brooklyn. Msgr. Keane served at Cathedral Prep, Brooklyn, as Prefect of Students, History and Religion teacher from 1959-1963 and Cathedral Prep, Elmhurst, from 1963-1979 as Rector-Principal (1974-1979), Prefect of Students and Spiritual Director, as well as teaching Religion and History. Msgr. Keane also was pastor of St. Francis de Sales, Belle Harbor (1980-1988) and Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Bayside (1997-2001) and parochial vicar of St. Paschal Baylon (1958-1959). Another generation of Cathedral College students remember Msgr. Keane as Rector of Cathedral Seminary Residence (1988-1997) and Spiritual Director (2001-2006). The Lawler Fund was created to assist retired priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn with their needs. Dr. Donald P. Casey, S.T.L., Ph. D., ’56, is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Felician College (Lodi, NJ). He is happily married to Bernadette and gives his time to St. Martin's Soup Kitchen (Jersey City, NJ).

1960s Deacon Robert Braun, ’62, is currently serving at St. Anthony of Padua (East Northport, NY) and is very active in the Parish Outreach program. Captain John L. Johnson Jr., USN (Ret.), ’62, retired from active duty on July 1, 2000 with rank of Captain, Medical Service Corps, Navy. His entire period of service consisted of active duty. In January, 2001, Capt. Johnson was diagnosed with a rare immune system disease known as Wegener's Granulomatosis. Incidence of WG is estimated at eleven cases per million. He says, “I have been successfully treated and for the most part have remained in remission since diagnosis. I would be happy to discuss my experience with anyone who is newly diagnosed or any relative or friend of an alumnus who is seeking information on the condition.” 15 He continues to volunteer in various capacities at St. Genevieve Church (Slidell, LA). In 2005, the church building was destroyed by the tidal surge associated with Hurricane Katrina. He aided in the rebuilding of a new church building. James Capillo, ’68, is a Captain in the Lexington County jails (Lexington, KY) and is happily married to Anita. Although he retired from NCAA Soccer, he still officiates other levels of soccer and all levels of swimming. He is active in his parish of St. Paul's as a member of their Parish Pastoral Council, Liturgy Committee, and Religious Education. He would like to remind his classmates that nobody calls him Duck anymore. Kenneth Finnegan, ’68, has retired from the NYPD in 1993 and is currently employed at as Director, Investigations and Technology.

1970s Walter Schumacher, ’70, currently resides with his wife Mary in Corpus Christi, TX. He is the Director of Human Resources for Flint Hills Resources and is very involved as a board member for both the Art Institute of Corpus Christi as well as the Texas Aquarium. He has recently moved to Texas from Alaska where he worked for BP Exploration. Daniel Hartnett, ’74, is an Assistant Principal at John M. Marshall Elementary School (East Hampton, NY). He has three sons and a daughter and continues to play his guitar at his parish. John Paul Bartalini, Jr., ’76, is studying in the diaconate program at St. Vincent de Paul regional Seminary for the Diocese of West Palm (FL). He is happily married to Deanna who is the Director of Stewardship for St. Peter's Church (Jupiter, FL). Her brother, Paul Giannotta, graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1987. Their son, Peter, just graduated from Johnson & Wales Culinary school, and his daughter, Elisa, currently attends the University of Florida. John is very active in his church as an EDGE middle school youth group volunteer, Engaged Encounter team member, Men's group, Bible Study facilitator, RCIA, and the Meditation Garden Landscape Manager. Gabriel Espinosa, ’79 owns Furry Lama Media Productions, a multimedia design and development firm. He currently lives in Monticello, NY with his wife Pilar and his son Shane. He is very active as Financial Secretary for the Knights of Columbus Father Justin Lyons Council #550 and as Vice-Chairman for 1st Way Life Center in Monticello, NY. Joe Russo, ’79, Dean of Students, Faculty and Forensics Coach, was honored as a Third Diamond Coach in the National Forensics League.

1980s Fr. Peter Edward Di Tomasso Jr., ’80 was ordained in 2006 for the Missionaries of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He lives in community in Linwood, NJ. Frank Schaefer, ’87, is an Associate Director at the Rockefeller University (New York). He is a board member of the Aviator Hockey Club and coaches CYO basketball and soccer. He is happily married to Maria.

1990s Fr. John Cush, ’90, was a commentator for NET-TV (www.netny.net) for the Consistory for the Creation of Cardinals at the Vatican (02/18/2012) and for Cardinal Dolan's Mass of Thanksgiving (02/25/2012). He will continue his studies for a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (“the Angelicum”) in Rome. Richard Jacobsen, III, ’98, is finishing an MS in Education degree from St. John's University (Jamaica, NY). He is happily married to Jennifer.

2000s Philip (“P.J.”) Williams, ’06, is the multimedia assistant for the NY Province Jesuits. He has produced an online video series of Lenten reflections presented by the Jesuits at http://nysj.org/s/316/nypsj.aspx?sid=316&gid=1&pgid=1114 as well as a digital pilgrimage on the life of St. Francis Xavier at http://nysj.org/s/316/nypsj.aspx?sid=316&gid=1&pgid=1091. Christopher Bethge, ’07, and Daniel Kingsley, ’07, were admitted to the Ministry of Lector (the first installation of ministry towards priesthood) at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception (Huntington, NY). The Cathedral Seminary Residence Class of 2011 (Douglaston, NY), of which Chris and Daniel are members, were also admitted to Ministry of Lector including: Christopher Baer, Mark Bristol, Sean Magaldi (son of Jerry Magaldi, ’74), Rafael Perz, Jose Henriquez, and Jeff Yidirmaz. These young men will continue their studies at St. Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie, NY) in the Fall.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of… Nicolo Adamo, father of Rev. Robert Adamo, Cathedral Seminary Denise Corrigan, wife of Tom Corrigan, '79 Residence, ’93 Mary Corrigan, mother of Jim (’66HS), John (’69) and Bill Joseph P. Benevento, father of Joseph Benevento, ’73 Corrigan (’76), mother-in-law of Tom Magaldi, ’74 Cardinal , ’43 Charles H. Dionne, ’77 Eileen Brand, mother of Kevin Brand, Knights of Columbus Rev. Eugene F. Donnelly, ’42 Council #12675 (Nativity BVM/Fr. Nosser) Rev. Thomas E. Donohoe, ’56 Frank Calzetta, uncle of Louis D’Amico, ’82 Msgr. Richard F. Dunn Giovanni Cesareo, father of Dr. Francesco Cesareo, ’77 Frances Epaminoda, grandmother of Anthony Cullen, ’03

16 Msgr. Thomas J. Flanagan, ’43 Marten, ’12 Brother Hugh McGrath, OSF, former Faculty Anthony Gigantiello, father of Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, Vicar for Dolores McNamara, mother of Dr. Patrick McNamara, ’86 Development Msgr. Walter Murphy, ’49, Adjunct Spiritual Director, former Msgr. Thomas A. Graham, ’56, brother of Msgr. George Graham, Faculty and Business Manager ’46 Rev. Louis I. Newman, ’52, brother of Donald Newman, ’57 Msgr. Daniel J. Hurley, ’53, former faculty of St. Pius X Bernard O'Brien, grandfather of John O'Brien, ’01, Athletic Preparatory Seminary Director, Faculty Rev. James A. Kirrane, ’40, former Faculty Richard Ruzika, nephew of Dick Gunther, ’57 Robert L. LaDuca, Sr. father of Robert L. LaDuca, Jr., ’85 Msgr. Joseph L. Stafford, ’51, former Faculty, Business Manager John Landers, father and father-in-law to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Moderator of Athletics and Joan Mahoney, grandfather of Thomas (’06), Michael (’07), Tom Sullivan, father of Tom (’73) and Pat Sullivan (’75) Nolan (’09) and Patrick Mahoney (’12) Msgr. Edmond J. Trench, ’50 Dolores Loesch, mother of Lawrence Loesch, ’67 Diane Otto Vigilante (nee Loesch), sister of Larry Loesch, ’67 Lawrence Loesch, Sr., father of Lawrence Loesch, ’67 John Vollmerhausen, Sr., father of Arthur Vollmerhausen, ’88, Nina Marten, sister of Raphael Marten (Staff), aunt of Juan grandfather of John Vollmerhausen, ’12

MORAN MASS Each year, the family of the late Thomas Moran,’75, gather at Cathedral Preparatory Seminary to celebrate the life and legacy of Tom. As a proud alumnus of Cathedral Prep, Tom often would regale his wife, Sue, and his children with stories of his days as a student. After his death, Sue and her family have kept the annual tradition of awarding a young man entering his senior year with a partial scholarship so that Tom’s love of his time at Cathedral Prep and the important life lessons learned at the Prep could continue with a new generation. The rising senior honored by the Moran family has to be a man of service to the Cathedral community as well as the greater area. This year, the Moran family granted the award to Ryan Quinn. Many thanks to the Moran family for their endless support of Cathedral Prep. Tom is remembered in prayer here at Cathedral and his love for Cathedral is continued in the lives of the young men like Brendon. Previous Moran Award Winners are: John Dietrich, ’93 Declan Howlin, ’99 Matthew Zinser, ’07 Dennis Hatzinger, ’94 Rev. Daniel Champoli, ’00 Nicholas Mendes, ’08 Donald Powell, ’95 Craig Caruana, ’01 Michael Knott, ’09 Christopher Otton, ’96 Matthew Moloney, ’02 Timothy Harfmann, ’10 Marc Canton, ’97 Brett Wierzbicki, ’03 William Cassese, ’11 John McCormack, ’97 Brian Chambers, ’04 Brendon Harfmann, ’12 Lawrence Mohrmann, ’98 Felix Herrera, ’05

DAY AT BELMONT On Saturday, June 16, 2012, Cathedral Prep held its second annual Day at Belmont Park. It was a fun and successful day, almost doubling the number of people who attended! We had 116 people present, alumni, friends, benefactors and faculty, all of whom came out to have a great time, catch up with old friends, meet new friends and to help the mission of Cathedral Prep Seminary.

Thanks to Rich Schulhoff, ’68Q, pictured to the right, who arranged the whole event and without whom we could not have the event! Rich was a tremendous host and made the day fun! Thanks to Rich, the Third Race was named after Cathedral Prep and Katie McCague, the sister of Patrick McCague, ’11, presented the trophy to the winning jockey. Kerry Sisson,’67B, from Wells Fargo, assisted in sponsoring the event and was incredibly helpful in organizing the day.

Dr. John Kehoe, ’66HS, and Rich Schulhoff, ’68Q, were very capable masters of ceremonies for our raffles, and Mrs. Rosemary McCague, mother of Pat McCague, ’11, truly ran the whole day in terms of raffles, ably assisted by her daughter, Katie. Special thanks to our committee members Deacon Candidate Eugene Wolfarth and his wife, Brenda, who also contributed to the planning of the day. It was a great day and continues to be a part of our Cathedral alumni scene! Please join us next year for another day at Belmont! Visit our school website at www.cathedralprepseminary.com for more pictures of the event.

17 CATHEDRAL PREP AND ALUMNI IN THE MEDIA “Bishop Daly: Still living the Gospel call at 90” by for the Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA All-Star Boys Long Island Catholic, 08/11/2011 High School Basketball Team: Bishop James Daly, ’42, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Rockville Chris Beetz, ’12 - Boys 'B' All-Stars Centre, has celebrated his 90th birthday on August 14 at Our Lady Conor Gallagher, ’12 - Boys 'B' All-Stars of the Snow (Blue Point, NY) Oren Previl, ’12 - 'B' Honorable Mention http://www.licatholic.org/news/bishop-daly-still-living-gospel- Daniel Valbrun, ’12 - 'B' Honorable Mention call-90 http://thetablet.org/?p=11753

“A Cherished Vincentian Passes the Century Mark: Fr. “Brooklyn Diocese Gets Two New Auxiliary ” Goldbach”, St. John's University Magazine, Winter 2012 NY1 News, 05/02/2012 Rev. Peter Goldbach, CM, who attended Cathedral College http://brooklyn.ny1.com/content/top_stories/160497/brooklyn- (Cathedral Prep, Brooklyn) for five years, has celebrated his 100th diocese-gets-two-new-auxiliary-bishops birthday last August (2011). http://www.stjohns.edu/alumni/magazine/alu_mag/w12/mag/fe “Pope names two new auxiliary bishops for Brooklyn” atures/passes_the_century_mark.stj /EWTN, 05/02/2012 http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-names-two- “Vietnamese Catholics celebrate 'Year of the Dragon'” new-auxiliary-bishops-for-brooklyn/ Currents, NET-TV, 01/27/2012 "It was another New Year celebration in the Diocese of Brooklyn “Two Queens priests named auxiliary bishops for Diocese of – this time it was the Vietnamese Apostolate ringing in the "Year Brooklyn”, New York Daily News, 05/02/2012 of the Dragon.” And it was more than just a celebration of the http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/queens-priests- New Year – the Vietnamese Catholics of Brooklyn and Queens named-auxillary-bishops-diocese-brooklyn-article- also marked a milestone.” Cathedral Prep students Calvin Thai, 1.1071397#ixzz1tv7aidfD ’12 and his brother James Thai, freshman, were interviewed by “Currents” on NET-TV. “Exclusive Interview With Brooklyn New Bishops-Elect”, http://netny.net/currents/video/stories/vietnamese-catholics- Currents, NET-TV, 05/02/2012 celebrate-year-of-the-dragon-12712/ Ed Wilkinson, ’65HS, interviews Bishop-Elect , ’65 and Bishop-Elect Paul Sanchez, ’66 “Cathedral Prep Inducts Six New Hall of Famers" http://netny.net/currents/video/stories/exclusive-interview- The Tablet, 02/09/2012 brooklyn-new-bishops-elect-pt-1-50212/ The Tablet covered our 13th Annual Hall of Fame at the Immaculate Conception Center (Douglaston) on Saturday, “St. Paul and TV’s common ground 6/20/12”, Currents, NET-TV, February 4. 06/20/2012 Saint Paul… and Dr. Gregory House: Fr. John Cush, ’90, spoke “Brooklyn Priest On His Friend”, Currents, NET-TV, 02/15/2012 at an event known as “Grilling with God” about how valuable Msgr. Michael Curran, ’73B, Pastor of Blessed Trinity (Breezy themes of friendship and spirituality can be discovered through Point, NY), who was assigned to the North American College even the grouchiest of personalities. (Rome, Italy), while Cardinal Dolan was Rector there, was http://netny.net/currents/video/stories/st-paul-and-tvs- interviewed by Ed Wilkinson, ’65HS, News Director of NET and common-ground-62012/ Editor of The Tablet: http://netny.net/currents/video/stories/brooklyn-priest-on-his- “The Tablet’s All-Stars for Baseball, Softball” friend-cardinal-designate-dolan-21512/ The Tablet, 07/05/2012 Congratulations to John Starace, ’12, who has been selected as “The Tablet’s All-Star Boys Basketball Team” “Honorable Mention” to The Tablet’s All-Star Team. The Tablet, 03/21/2012 http://thetablet.org/?p=15325 Congratulations to the following seniors who have been selected

“POPE NAMES TWO PRIESTS AS AUXILIARY BISHOPS FOR BROOKLYN DIOCESE” (Brooklyn, NY) Pope Benedict XVI has appointed two priests of the Diocese of Brooklyn – Msgr. Raymond Chappetto, 66 (Class of 1965), and Msgr. Paul Sanchez, 65 (Class of 1966) – as auxiliary bishops of Brooklyn. Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, made the announcement public today in Washington, D.C. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio will ordain the new bishops at a Mass of Episcopal Ordination to be celebrated at Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church, Brooklyn, on July 11th at 2 p.m.

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Pictured from left to right: Bishop Paul Sanchez, ’66, and Bishop Raymond Chappetto, ’65. Fundamentally, they are parish priests at heart. Each is very attentive to the diverse needs of the people they serve,” said Bishop DiMarzio. “I am also grateful for their assistance in my ministry as bishop. Bishop-elect Chappetto and Bishop-elect Sanchez consistently offer wise counsel and advice that has been indispensable in the administration of the diocese with respect to parish reconfiguration and the revitalization of spiritual programs and ministry to priests.”

The Most Reverend Raymond Chappetto was born August 20, 1945, in Astoria. He studied at Our Lady of Angels Seminary, Albany, where he holds a Master’s of Divinity, as well as a Master of Arts in Religious Education from St. John’s University. He is also certified in Pastoral Counseling. He was ordained May 29, 1971, by Bishop at St. James Pro-Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn. His priestly assignments include associate pastor at St. Camillus, Rockaway Beach (1971-75); St. Pius V, Jamaica (1975- 76); Incarnation, Queens Village (1976-81), and St. Helen, Howard Beach (1981-83). He was among the first to be involved in Team Ministry at Our Lady of Miracles, Canarsie, from 1983-89, where he ultimately then became pastor. He served there until 1995 when he was named an Episcopal Vicar for Brooklyn West. In 1999, he became pastor of Our Lady of the Snows, Floral Park, where he still serves. The National Catholic Education Association named him Pastor of the Year in 2008. While remaining pastor of Our Lady of Snows, Msgr. Chappetto was appointed Minister for Priests and in 2009 he was named Vicar for Clergy and Consecrated Life. His sister-in-law is a religious sister in the congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

“I am honored and humbled that the Holy Father would entrust me with such an important ministry in the life of the Church,” said Bishop-elect Chappetto. “The work of visiting the sick, as well as teaching in our parochial school and celebrating the Sacraments has kept me grounded for the forty-one years of my priesthood. Despite the greater responsibilities of my new office, I intend to be faithful to those ministries which have been so nourishing to me these many years.” Bishop-elect Chappetto was named a of Honor by Blessed John Paul II in 1997. He speaks English and Italian.

The Most Reverend Paul Sanchez was born November 26, 1946, in Brooklyn. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Bonaventure’s University, a Master of Arts from the University of Notre Dame and a Licentiate of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.

He was ordained December 17, 1971, by then-Bishop James Hickey (later His Eminence James Cardinal Hickey of Washington, D.C.) at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. His priestly assignments include Our Lady of Mercy, Forest Hills (1972-75), St. Michael, Flushing (1975-87), and St. Sebastian, Woodside (1987-91). He served as pastor at St. Agatha, Brooklyn (1991-2001), and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, (2001-08), while also serving as administrator of St. Margaret Mary, Long Island City. He was named Vicar for Queens North in June 2008 and, beginning in June 2009, continues to serve as Vicar for Queens. Then Father Sanchez was named vicariate coordinator for the diocesan Liturgical Commission, January 1975. He served as a member of the Presbyteral Council, January 1984; member of the diocesan team for Ministry to Priests, January 1985; member, International Committee on English in the Liturgy sub- committee, January 1978 to January 1979. A passionate teacher, he was an adjunct faculty member at Saint John’s University and the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York.

“I have been a priest for forty years and have been privileged to see how Almighty God has used me, despite my many failings and weaknesses, to build up the kingdom of Heaven. I am deeply grateful to the Holy Father for his confidence and trust in choosing me to share in the life of the apostles of our Lord,” said Bishop-elect Sanchez. “I have loved my ministry as a parish priest in my first three wonderful parishes and then as pastor of the people of St. Agatha in Sunset Park and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Astoria. Even when the people had limited financial resources, they were rich in faith and an inspiration to my life of faith. Moreover, as the Territorial Vicar of Queens, I have been able to work closely with the , priests and staff of our parishes. As I have walked on this great pilgrimage as a priest, the depths of God’s love have been made very clearly manifest.” Bishop-elect Sanchez was named a Prelate of Honor by Blessed John Paul II in 1997. He speaks English and Spanish.

As auxiliary bishops, they will join Auxiliary Bishop , Vicar General, and Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros, Vicar for Hispanic Concerns and pastor of Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill, in assisting Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio to serve the sacramental, spiritual and pastoral needs of the 1.4 million multi-cultural Catholics who reside in Brooklyn and Queens. (http://dioceseofbrooklyn.org/pope-names-two-priests-as-auxiliary-bishops-for-brooklyn-diocese/)

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ALUMNI CALENDAR

Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 20th Annual Golf Outing (North Hills CC, Manhasset, NY) 9:00 AM Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2012 All Souls’ Day Mass (Cathedral Prep) 8:05 AM Saturday, February 2, 2013 14th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner (ICC, Douglaston, NY) 6:00 PM

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