2017

emememembbeerr yyoourur lleadeeaderrss,, ““RRwwhoho spospokkee tthehe wwoorrdd ooff GodGod ttoo yyoouu...... iimmiittaattee ttheheirir ffaiaitthh..”” [Hebrews 13:7] CONTENTS Cathedral preparatory History and Mission______1 school and seminary Words from Rector-President, Very Rev. Joseph Fonti, '84______2 Message from Principal, Mr. Richie Diaz, '96______3 Annual report and Winter newsletter Development & Revenue Report______5 Annual Giving Donor Listing______6 THE CATHEDRAL PREP ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THOSE WHO Matching Gifts______11 SUPPORT US IN OUR MISSION TO FORM MEN FOR GREATNESS. Scholarship & Tuition Assistance - Report & Projection______12 OUR Men FOR GREATNESS EMBODY FAITH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND Scholarship & Tuition Assistance - Thomas R. Moran, Sr., Scholarship______13 Scholarship & Tuition Assistance - Thank You to All of the Benefactors______14 SERVICE. MAY GOD BLESS ALL WHO SUPPORT CATHEDRAL Why I Give to Cathedral - Cipolla Family Scholarship______15 THROUGH THE ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM, SAINT MATTHEW Knights of Columbus Support Cathedral Prep______16 SOCIETY, SCHOLARSHIPS, TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND, AND In Memoriam______18 DONATIONS OF EVERY KIND. New Faces______21 Golf Classic 2017______22 The Brotherhood Events______24 OMISSION STATEMENT Fraters in Unum______25 THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS HAS TAKEN 20th Annual Alumni Reunion & Immaculata Dinner______26 Msgr. Bannan Chose Priesthood Over Hoops______28 GREAT CARE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THIS REPORT FOR Graduation______29 GIFTS GIVEN BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2016 AND SEPTEMBER 30, Mass at Citi Field & The Bishop Leads the Faithful in Praying for Vocations______30 2017. IF YOUR NAME WAS OMITTED OR IMPROPERLY NOTED, Silver Jubilarian Celebrates With a Day at the Park______31 PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES. IF YOU NOTICE SUCH AN Ordinary Men Called to an Extraordinary Life______32 Seminarians at Cathedral Prep______33 ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IN ORDER THAT OUR RECORDS CAN BE Alumnus Highlight______35 CORRECTED. Interscholastic & Athletic Notes______36 Accreditation Page______39 PHOTOS AND ARTICLES USED WITH PERMISSION OF THE TABLET, ED Father Troike Summer Leadership Program______40 Pathway to Prosperity & Promise______41 WILKINSON, EDITOR. Cathedral Prep is Home to New Bishop Ford Center______42 Ways to Give______43

Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary www.cathedralprep.org facebook.com/alumnicathedralprep Office of Development and Alumni Affairs www.cathedralprepalumni.com @CathedralPrep1 56-25 92nd Street [email protected] “Cathedral Prep Alumni Association” Elmhurst, NY 11373 [email protected] CATHEDRALPREP1914 718-592-6800, ext. 137 HISTORY AND MISSION OF CATHEDRAL PREP

athedral Prep began its illustrious history in the Fall of 1914 at the corners of Atlantic and Washington Avenues in Brooklyn, NY. In C1963 an additional campus was opened in Elmhurst, NY. The “two became one” at the Elmhurst site in 1985.

ounded as a preparatory high school, Cathedral was also a seminary – a place where a boy could be comfortable discerning Fa vocation to the diocesan priesthood at a young age. For over 100 years Cathedral has stayed faithful to its mission: to form the mind in the ways of academic excellence and the heart and soul in the ways of heroic virtue and belief.

roud to call over 4,775 men graduates, the program at Cathedral continues to offer young men living in Kings and Queens PCounties, as well as from the outlying areas, a personalized, superior education in an environment where growth in maturity and grace are encouraged and fostered. Keenly aware that both the Church and society need strong, dedicated leaders, Cathedral is determined to stay faithful to forming men as gifted thinkers and generous servants. Whether our graduates don the vestments of pastoral service as priests or deacons, or devote themselves to caring for an individual family, a young man who experiences the Cathedral spirit will be ready and willing to be a man for greatness.

1 ADMINISTRATION elcome to Cathedral Prep! & SCHOOL SERVICES W Dear Brother Alumni, Generous Benefactors, Very Reverend Joseph G. Fonti, ’84, S.T.L. and Supportive Friends: Rector-President

Mr. Richie Diaz, ’96, M.A., M.S. Ed. Pledging that he and the diocese would make a “full court press” Principal effort to raise the awareness of the need for more priestly vocations, Bishop DiMarzio decreed that 2017- 2018 will be known as the “Year Mr. Joseph Russo, ’79, B.A. Assistant Principal of Student Life of Vocations.”

Mr. Louis D’Amico, ’82, M.B.A. Established over 100 years ago as one of the main proponents for Business Manager vocational discernment in the diocese, Cathedral continues to attract young men who yearn for wisdom and a deeper understanding of our Catholic faith. These eager and enthusiastic souls represent well the diversity and complexity of our SPIRITUAL FORMATORS / THEOLOGY TEACHERS diocese. Be they sons and grandsons of immigrants or immigrants themselves, our Cathedral men are a mosaic of the talent, intellect, and generosity of those who makeup the Diocese Father Christopher Bethge, '07, M.A. of Brooklyn, Archdiocese of New York, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Father Jun Hee Lee, S.T.L. Challenged in the classroom and at daily Mass to put their gifts at the service of others, our students are encouraged during their four year stay to discover the unique plan God SCHOOL SERVICES has for them in this life. I am happy to share with you that among our number are future priests - young men of quality, fervency, and devotion who have openly shared their Mrs. Erin Zapf, M.S. hope and desire to be, please God, ordained one day, priests of Jesus Christ. Vianney Program Coordinator

Mr. Larry Medina, B.A. The 2017 Annual Report highlights the life of Cathedral both as an exceptional boys high Athletic Director school and minor seminary. It also acknowledges the generosity of faithful alumni and Fraternity Program Coordinator friends whose efforts and sacrifices help to secure Cathedral’s mission: to form, for our Church and our local communities, Men for Greatness. Mr. Christopher Otis, M.S. ED. Ms. Angela Sammarco, M.A. Media Center Coordinators Grateful to all who in this past year have invested their time and treasure, we remain steadfast and hopeful asking “the harvest master to send more laborers for his harvest.” Mr. Timothy McCleary, B.S. Director of Development & Alumni Affairs

Mr. Ryan Quinn, '13, B.A. Father Fonti Assistant Director for Admissions & Advancement Rector-President

2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Words from the Principal Most Reverend Raymond Chappetto, '65 Dear Fellow Alumni, Benefactors, and Friends of our Cathedral Prep: Bishop Liaison Very Rev. Joseph Fonti, '84 First and most importantly, I sincerely thank you for your support of our efforts here at our Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary. As Richie Diaz, '96 always, I am humbled and honored to address you as your Principal, and Reverend Msgr. Steven Aguggia I know that you will be proud of all of our accomplishments and all that is to come in the future as you page through our 2017 Annual Report. Theresa Andersen Giuseppe Campailla Allow me to provide context for my words to you from a rather unusual place, a place that has never given me much inspiration – a gas station. Matthew Dybus, '11 As I was driving home from Cathedral one afternoon, I was stopped at Paul Friel, '85 a traffic light and glanced over to my left to see a sign in a gas station. The station sign simply read, “Because your best miles are still ahead of you.” Later, I couldn’t help but reflect on the statement Stephen Macri as I thought about the school we all love and support so fervently, our Cathedral Prep. As you read Jerry Magaldi, '74 through this Annual Report, might I suggest that you do so with these words at the front of your mind, as they are in mine this year – “Cathedral’s best miles are certainly still ahead of her.” John O’Brien, '01 Rocco Papandrea While Fr. Fonti, the Board of Trustees, the faculty, and I are extremely proud of all that we have accomplished and all that is currently flourishing here at Cathedral Prep – the tremendous growth of Brian Rooney our academic programs and of our individual students, our unparalleled and ever-growing student John Ryan, St. Pius X '75 support programs, our outstanding faculty, our continued expansion of our technology program, our new course offerings this year, our renewed commitment to engaging students in leadership roles, and Reverend Robert Whelan, '74 our look toward strategic planning for the future, just to name a few – we confidently also look forward to the many miles ahead for Cathedral Prep.

Alumni Association And, as we continue to drive forward, we do so firmly focused on our mission as a seminary high school program where young men are called to discern their vocations from our Lord. It is your continued Executive Board support and love for Cathedral Prep that make the journey into our next 100+ years so bright and full of promise, and for that we are ever thankful. Please always feel welcome to visit, call, or email to hear Vincent LaPuma, '01 of how our bright “miles ahead” are looking, and be assured that Cathedral Prep remains a program Kenneth Engesser, '74 focused on forming Catholic men for greatness who know their pasts, but who are also brave enough to confidently look forward to their futures with our Lord as their Leader. Frank Dwyer, '79 Rev. Joseph Fonti, '84 All the best, Arthur Vollmerhausen, '88 Sal Candela, '02 Mr. Richie Diaz Principal Ryan Quinn, '13 Tim McCleary

3 4 DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REPORT

With your support through our Giving Program School and events, we were able to strengthen our Fundraising Cathedral Prep Educational Endowment Alumni 16.02% Fund. Please consider making a legacy gift, Knights of Columbus 2.23% Events and continued annual gifts in support of Saint Matthew Society 1.15% 15.60% Annual Giving Cathedral's future! Pathway to Prosperity 0.91% 16.66% Statement of Budgeted Revenue Memorials & Honoraria 0.44% and Expenses 2016/17 Tuition Assistance Revenue Total Gifts & Scholarships Collected Tuition & Fees...... $1,024,181 46.99% Mandated Services...... $336,841 Through Annual Gifts, Grants, Other Sources...... $1,000,980 Giving Program Total Revenue...... $2,362,002

Expenses Administration...... $214,715 Athletics and Activities...... $96,904 Benefits...... $371,966 Salaries...... $1,246,481 Maintenance & Operation ...... $133,855 Other...... $132,901 Total Operating ...... $2,196,822

We raised over $750,009 for our Annual Giving Program including Alumni Events and School Fundraising! Thank you to all our alumni, friends, and benefactors.

5 ANNUAL GIVING (OCTOBER 1, 2016 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2017) Cathedral Prep has been blessed with many generous benefactors over the years. The Annual Giving supports not only tuition assistance and academic achievement through the form of scholarships, but also our spiritual development program and operating costs. We are especially grateful for these individuals who give through our Annual Giving Program. STEEPLE CLUB Mr. Arthur Savarese '79 $20,000 & MORE Mr. Leon Terrano '74 Verizon Foundation Mr. Paul Cervino '72 Mr. Joseph Zalner Ms. Patricia Dillon Knights of Columbus Cardinal Spellman ANNUAL CLUB Council #6014 $1,000 - $1,499 Futures in Education Catholic Foundation of Brooklyn & Queens Mr. John Casey '57 DeSales Media Group Mr. William Caruana '72 Rev. Msgr. Kieran Harrington ’89 Mr. Edmund Cass Mr. James Hogan Mrs. Lisa Corso Mr. Robert Podzius '70 Mr. Louis D'Amico '82 Mr. Stephen Somers '78 Mr. Andrew Del Giudice Golf Classic 2017 Mr. Mark Dojlidko Mr. Brendan Dolan IMMACULATA CLUB Mr. Michael Eagan '66 $5,000 - $19,999 Mr. Kevin Faherty Ms. Rita Flood-Dickesheid Knights of Columbus Thomas Dongan Mr. Kevin Freile '11 Council #1251 Mr. Paul Friel '85 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Yashian Mr. Joseph Langely Mr. Vincent LaPuma '01 Mr. & Mrs. William Bonomo Mr. Mark Halton Mr. Frank Dwyer '79 The Joseph P. Langley Trust Mr. Kevin Lauri '91 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Early '74 Mrs. Patricia Handal Mr. James Hundt Mr. George Jathas Ms. Susan Moran Mr. Kenneth Engesser '74 Mr. John Krieger Mr. Steve Davis Card Processing Services Moran Family Mr. Charles Fiore Mr. Richard Lata '71 Electronic Funds Transfer Network NYPD Emerald Society, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flood Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lauri Alumni Association GARGOYLE CLUB Our Lady of Hope Athletic Association Goldman Sachs Educational Matching Mr. Victor Liguori Knights of Columbus Champlain $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. Timothy Rowland Gift Program Mr. John Lubaszka /St. Joan of Arc #441 Mr. James Kelly Ms. Susan Himes Mr. Joseph Maguire '71 Mr. Michael Dojlidko '91 AllianceBernstein L.P. Safe & Sound Armed Courier Service, Inc. Ms. Suzanne Kean Mr. Paul Martusciello '76 Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cipolla Anonymous St. Francis de Sales RCC Knights of Columbus Msgr. William Mr. Michael McGrann '75 Pfizer Archdiocese of New York Mr. Philip Veltre '73 Burke Council #2672 Mr. John Moore '66 Mobil Brookfield Matching Charitable Gift Knights of Columbus Holy Family Mr. Kevin Murphy '79 Mr. Timothy Reynolds '73 Mr. Anthony Croghan CRUSADER CLUB Council #14520 Ms. Mary Murray Mr. Raymond Courtien '72 Estate of Brigid M. Mulligan $1,500 - $2,499 Mr. Gerard Magaldi '74 Mr. Michael Nihill '09 Frenkel & Co., Inc. Interwine Solutions Rev. Msgr. Joseph Nagle Ms. Joan O'Malley Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Macri Knights of Columbus Lincoln Council #312 Active Marketing Group Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament RCC Mr. & Mrs. Richard O'Mara & Family Mr. Stephen Laffey '91 Anonymous Mr. John Ryan Mr. John Orlando '71

6 Mr. Mike Rowlett Mr. Connell Friel '77 Mr. Ronald Russo '66 Mr. Frances Gallagher Mr. Edward Sniadecki '81 Mr. Donald Glywasky Mr. Roland Stalzer '73 Rev. Msgr. Michael Hardiman '69 Rev. James Sweeney '73 Rev. Christopher Heanue '05 Mr. Denis Tarpey '65 Mr. John Howard '48 Mr. Michael Turturro '05 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Jackson Mr. Thomas Varcasio '76 Rev. Edward Kachurka '77 Elmhurst Memorial League, Inc. Mr. John Keane '69 Empire General 1031 Services Inc Mr. Kevin Keaney Federated Dept. Stores Mr. Brian Keenan Mutual of America Mr. John Kirrane '74 New York State Knights of Columbus Mr. Thong Lai Ridgewood Auto Spring Mr. Lawrence Loesch '67 Ridgewood Savings Bank Mr. John Loewenstein '77 Saint Martha's RCC Very Rev. Elias Lorenzo '78 Saint Pius For Priests Mr. Ted Lozinski Truist Mr. Francis Mangano Vocation Office - Brooklyn Mr. Vincent Martusciello '67 Mr. & Mrs. Raymond McCleary Mr. Peter Petrino TD Bank Mr. Francis Donnelly '58 SPIRIT CLUB Mr. William McDermott Mr. William Picciano '73 Uniformed Firefighters Assn. Mr. Richard Donovan '79 $250 - $499 Mr. Joseph McGrann '74 Mr. Peter Quinlan of Greater New York Mr. Robert Drummond '78 Mr. Francis McQuade Most Reverend Paul Sanchez '66 Universal Builders Supply Inc Mr. Glenn Dybus Ms. Catherine Appell Mr. & Mrs. Tom Moran Mr. Frank Scahill '76 Victor R. Wright Foundation Mr. Joseph Falce Mr. & Mrs. Keith Arundel Cardinal Edwin O'Brien Mr. Robert Schirling Woodworks Construction Co. , Inc. Mr. Frank Falco Mr. Noel Bell Mr. Francesco Serravalli '79 Mr. & Mrs. Brian Faughnan Dr. Philip Blank Mr. Jerry Silver BLUE & WHITE CLUB Mr. John Fogarty Deacon Alexander Breviario Mr. Paul Stapleton $500 - $999 Rev. Joseph Fonti '84 Mr. Anthony Burns '79 Mr. Richard Tinari Mrs. Margaret Friel Mr. Thomas Chadzutko '73 Mr. Michael Tumino Rev. Christopher Bethge '07 Mr. Daniel Friel '73 Mr. Timothy Cheriaparambil Mr. James Woods '81 Mr. Dominic Bianco '70 Mr. John Gallagher '67 Mr. Rafael Chireno Achelis Foundation & The Bodman Mr. William Bonomo Mr. Hector Gonzalez '82 Ms. Marie Ciaccio Foundation Mr. Donald Buddenhagen '74 Mr. William Grass '06 Mrs. Lorena Corrales AXA Foundation Mr. Michael Cammarota '78 Mr. James Gutbrod '80 Mr. John Corrigan '69 Cross County Federal Savings Bank Mr. Paul Carr '80 Mr. Timothy Haggerty '99 Ms. Sharon D'Souza Diocese of Rockville Centre Mr. Richard Carruthers '65 Mr. John Keeley Mr. Peter Dilworth Island Acoustics LLC Mr. Michael Casserly '95 Mr. Charles Krause Mr. Vincent Doherty '73 JP Morgan Chase Foundation Mr. Christopzer Catania '83 Rev. Fred Marano '82 Mr. William Driscoll '68 Markel Corporation Dr. Francesco Cesareo '77 Mr. Patrick McCullough '94 Mr. Matthew Dybus '11 Mary's Nativity Saint Ann RCC Mr. Eugene Clark '75 Mrs. Geraldine Meehan Mr. Malachy Fallon '79 Parkview Plumbing & Heating Inc. Mr. Raymond Courtien '72 Mr. Salvatore Monaco Mr. Eugene Ferencik Signature Bank Mr. Vito DiBona Mr. Walter O'Meara '65 Rev. Msgr. Richard Figliozzi '71 Synoptic Management Corporation Ms. Mary Perry Mr. Stephen Frayne '76 7 Mrs. Maura O'Doherty Miss Theresa Andersen Mr. William Cashman '78 Dr. Thomas Cunningham '74 Mr. Rich Duffy Mr. & Mrs. Michael O'Malley Mr. Michael Andrews Mr. Robert Cashman '84 Mr. Timothy Curry Rev. William Dulaney - Deceased '65 Mr. Frederick Olsen '57 Ms. Lorraine Attedvecky Rev. Msgr. David Cassato '66 Mr. Arthur Cutter '67 Rev. Lawrence Duncklee Mr. Louis A Pastina Mr. James Austin Mr. Peter Cavallaro Mr. & Mrs. Peter D'Amico Mr. Frank Dunne Mr. Edward Piccinich Mr. Felipe Banderlinder Mr. Neil Cawley '87 Mr. Thomas Darcy Most Reverend John Dunne '57 Mr. Stephen Reinhardt Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Barbaro Mr. Thomas Ceccarelli Ms. Geniveive Davidson Ms. Mary Duonolo Rev. Francis Rella '77 Mr. Donald Barclay '71 Ms. Maria Cerron Ms. MaryAnn DeMartino Ms. Marie Dusel Mrs. Marie Rosa Mr. Brian Barry Most Reverend Raymond Chappetto '65 Mr. William Dempsey '70 Miss Jessica Dybus Mr. Ernest Rossiello '63 Rev. Msgr. Robert Batule Mrs. Elizabeth Coccaro Dcn. John Dennehy Mr. Frank Ernst Mr. Joseph Saladino '70 Rev. August Bednartz '46 Rev. Francis Colamaria Mr. Vito DeSantis '57 Mr. Scott Evenback Mr. Gregory Shemitz '78 Mrs. Kathleen Berge Ms. Catherine Corrado Mr. Joseph Devitt '43 Mr. Randy Faessler Rev. William Sweeney '73 Rev. David Bertolotti Mr. James Corrigan '66 Rev. James Devlin '66 Mr. James Farmer '80 Mr. Michael Tallon Mr. Antonio Betancourt '74 Mr. Malachy Corrigan '68 Mr. Richie Diaz '96 Mr. Steve Farmer Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Vastola Mr. Richard Beyrer '65 Mr. James Costello '74 Mr. Jim Dilg Mr. Michael Farrell '74 Mr. David Weiner Rev. Timothy Birney Mr. Kevin Costigan Rev. Vincentius Do Mr. & Mrs. Carmelo Fava Ms. Sharon Wick Ms. Patty Bishop Mr. Michael Cox '74 Mrs. Lisa Dolan Rev. Msgr. Eugene Feldhaus '40 Armao LLP Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bishop Mr. Joseph Crimi Mrs. Ann Dolan Mr. Fred Finati B. Anastasio & Son Inc. Funeral Directors Rev. Francis Black '72 Mr. Jim Criskes Mr. Peter Donahue '67 Mr. Henry Finnerty '51 Bristol Myers Mrs. Enid Blas-Rosas Mr. Joe Croasdale Mr. William Dondiego '67 Mr. James Flynn '76 Derald H. Ruttenberg Foundation Rev. Robert Blyman Mr. & Mrs. Allen Crowley '74 Mr. James Donnelly '85 Ms. Doris Fontana Deutsche Bank of N.A. Mr. Joseph Bode Mr. Joseph Cuiffo '79 Mr. Eugene Doyle '67 Mrs. Fanny Fonti Immacualta Cash Mr. Stephen Bonowitz '83 Mr. Christopher Cunningham Mr. Steven Duca Mr. Thomas Fox Knights of Columbus Msgr. Sherman Ms. Jennifer Borrero Council #5103 Rev. Msgr. John Bracken '61 Marsh & Mc Lennon Mr. Wojtek Branach '00 Mestrandrea Funeral Chapels Dcn. Robert Braun '62 Morstan General Agency, Inc. Mr. Frank Britto '86 NorthEast Adjustment Mr. William Broderick '82 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel RCC Mr. Frank Buccello '68 Ridgewood Office Products Center Inc Mr. Robert Burns '73 State of New York Mrs. Justine Burzesi The Anna E. Gallagher Charitable Trust Mr. Kevin Burzesi Wells Fargo Mr. Anthony Burzesi Mr. Daniel Byrne '70 CENTURY CLUB Rev. Msgr. Joseph Calise '72 $100 - $249 Mr. Edgar Campoverde Mr. William Canavan Rev. Msgr. Steven Aguggia Mrs. Ilda Canton Ms. Diane Alaggia Mr. Gesuele Capone Rev. John Amann '60 Mr. Joseph Caputo Mr. Jacques Ambroise Mr. Mark Carbone '91 Mr. Robert Ambrose '68 Mr. Lawrence Carlucci '75 Mr. & Mrs. Angleo Ambrosino Mr. & Mrs. Mark Carrison Mr. Robert Andersen '78 Rev. Msgr. John Casey '48

8 Mr. Robert Franks '75 Msgr. Peter Pflomm Mr. Thomas Friemel Mr. Alex Pisano Ms. Michelle Gaines Ms. Lisa Pollich Dcn. Stan Galazin Mr. Thomas Powers Mr. Gerard Galligan Miss Ivelysse Powers Ms. Joan Galligan Ms. Darling Previl Mr. Terrance Galligan Dr. Mark Prochaska Rev. Msgr. Otto Garcia Ms. Virginia Pynn Mr. Richard Garrigan Ms. Eileen Pynn Mrs. Mary Gaskey Mr. Denis Quinn Mr. Thomasz Geher '80 Ms. Marion Ragona Monsignor Michael Gelfant Mr. Michael Reddy '84 Mr. Brian Gerdts Ms. Claudia Reed Rev. Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello Mr. John Reemmer '66 Ms. Kayla Gilchrist Mr. Leo Regolizio Ms. Jean Giordano Mr. Elmer Remon Mr. Joseph Grdinich 67 Mr. Jeremy Reyes Ms. Eileen Gregan Dr. Paul Rhindress '74 Mr. Thomas Grippa Mr. & Mrs. John Klemm Rev. Msgr. John Maksymowicz '65 Mr.Michael Moore Mr. John Rice '65 Mr. & Mrs. Lourdes Grosso Mr. Edward Kline Mr. Jerome Mangano Mrs. Diane Moran Mrs. Angela Rich Mr. Richard Gunther '57 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Knott Rev. Fred Marano '82 Ms. Mary Morgan Mr. Peter Roggemann '65 Ms. Eyerusalem Habtemichael Mr. Robert Knott '68 Ms. Camille Marano Mr. Joseph Murphy '75 Mr. Peter Roman Mr. John Hand '68 Ms. Jadwiga Kuligowska Ms. Carmella Marano Rev. Thomas Murray Rev. Charles Romano Mrs. Diana Hannan Rev. James Kuroly '98 Mr. Juan Marten '12 Mr. Thomas Murtaugh '63 Mr. Gregory Ronan '67 Rev. James Hansen Mr. Peter Lacey Mr. Rafael Marten Mr. George Nafash Mr. Clark Roush Mr. Timothy Harfmann '10 Rev. John Lagiovane '84 Mr. Argenis Marten Ms. Patrcia Nazemetz Mr. Joseph Russo '79 Mr. James Harrison '74 Mr. & Mrs. William Landry Mr. Ramon Marten Mr. Gene Nebel '62 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ryan Mrs. Ceclelia Hauser Rev. Robert Lauder '54 Mr. Zlatko Martinovic Dcn. James Noble '69 Mr. Brendan Ryan '62 Mr. John Haussner Mr. David Leach '67 Most Rev. James Massa Rev. Msgr. Kevin Noone '64 Rev. Msgr. Edward Ryan '65 Mr. Robert Hayden Mr. Edwin Lewis Mr. John Mateer '50 Mr. Patrick Notaro '99 Mr. Kevin Ryan '67 Rev. Joseph Holcomb '71 Mr. Robert Libertelli '61 Mr. Joseph Mattone, Sr. '49 Ms. Noreen Novack Mr. Paulo Salazar Mr. Anthony Iandoli Mrs. Debra LiTrenta Mr. Robert Mauceri '05 Mr. John O'Brien '01 Mr. Thomas Salerni Mr. Rocco Iannarelli '72 Mr. Thomas Livoti Mr. Steven Mauceri Mr. Maurice O'Leary Mr. Patrick Salmon '67 Mr. Zak Ivkovic Mr. Matthew Loewenstein '81 Mr. Myles McAliney '76 Mr. Peter O'Malley '66 Col. Peter Sammarco '74 Rev. Msgr. William Jablonski '57 Mr. Gary Lombardo '00 Rev. Kevin McBrien '78 Ms. Maureen Ocasio Ms. Angela Sammarco Mr. William Johnston Mr. Richard Lucey '66 Mr. Brian McCormack '15 Mrs. Patricia Oettinger Ms. Linda Santagata Mrs. Donna Jonke Mr. Leonard Lynaugh Mr. Martin McGinley '78 Mr. William Oettinger '80 Mrs. Mary Scarola Mr. James Jordan '63 Mr. Lenny Lynaugh '16 Ms. Anne McHale Rev. Msgr. Sean Ogle '68 Ms. Margie Schmidt Ms. Margaret Juliano Mrs. Judith Lynch Mr. Christopher McKenna Mr. Rocco Papandrea Mr. Philip Sciame '68 Ms. Robin Kaplan Rev. Michael Lynch Mr. Terrence McMahon '77 Mrs. Grace Passarelli Mr. Michael Sculley Mr. Brian Keaveney Mr. Thomas Magaldi '74 Rev. Brian McNamara Mrs. Florence Patrick Mr. Frank Shroff Dr. James Keegan '79 Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Maher Ms. Martina McQuaid Mr. Peter Pennolino Dcn. Philip Siani Mr. Robert Keenan Mr. & Mrs. John Mahon Mr. William Moloney '71 Mr. James Pereda Mr. & Mrs. Michael Simon Dr. John Kehoe '66 Mr. & Mrs. James Mahony Ms. Kathleen Mone Mr. Kevin Peters '64 Mr. Kerry Sisson '67

9 Mr. Daniel Sollecito '94 D'Arienzo Funerla Home Inc Mr. Kevin Berry Rev. Francis Gasparik '76 Mr. Christopher Meinecke '79 Mr. Allen Spiro '75 Diocese of Brooklyn Ms. Patricia Bishop Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gliwa Ms. Hourig Messerlian Mr. George Sprance E&J Securities Ms. Mary Ellen Brockmeyer Mr. Mark Grogan '92 Mr. James Millen Mr. James Stewart Electronic Funds Transfer Corp Ms. Lynda Brothers Mr. Gregory Grosso Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Mullady Ms. Lori Stuthmann Elmhurst Alive Inc Mr. Salvatore Candela '02 Ms. Joan Gruenfleder Ms. Roberta Nord Mr. & Mrs. Enrique Subuyuj G & J Wholesale Associates LLC Mr. Michael Caplice '60 Rev. Msgr. Daniel Hamilton '52 Mr. & Mrs. Eric O'Brein Mr. Peter Sukanek '66 International Flavor & Fragrances, Inc. Mr. Alfred Carbuto Mr. Robert Hannafin '72 Dr. Thomas O'Brien '61 Mr. Edgar Sullivan '59 James J. Buckley Restaurant Corp. Mr. James Carroll Mr. James Hannan '57 Mr. Daniel O'Brien Mr. Franco Susi Knights of Columbus Council #126 Mr. Edwin Casey Mr. Brian Hargous '74 Mr. Edward O'Reilly '73 Ms. Ivelysse Swan Knights of Columbus Father John J. Ms. Bridget Casey Mr. Daniel Hartnett '74 Mr. Wayne Osterman '65 Rev. Marc Swartvagher '86 Murray Council 14666 Mr. Michael Cashin '72 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Hayes Mr. Joseph Pfeifer '74 Rev. Marcel Taillon Lunar IT Consulting Rev. Christopher Cashman '76 Mr. Kevin Hayes '73 Rev. Philip Pizzo '67 Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Taliercio Magna Carta Foundation Mr. Jose Castellanos '07 Mr. & Mrs. John Henderson Mr. Robert Porembski '70 Mr. & Mrs. James Telesco Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home LLC. Ms. Desiree Casterllar Ms. Rosemarie Herold Mr. Bob Posio Mr. Robert Terry '68 Maspeth Press Ms. Judy Chiappari Mr. Martin Heslin Mr. Andrew Powers Mr. & Mrs. Michael Thomas Maureen's Jazz Cellar Mr. John Connors '67 Ms. Marina Ho Mr. Timothy Powers Most Reverend Daniel Thomas Neufeld, Inc. Rev. Thomas Costa Mr. Matthew Hogan Mr. Charles Puglisi '65 Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Thorne NYPD Brooklyn Holy Name Society Mr. Michael Courtien '75 Ms. Danielle Holton Mr. Michael Ragona Mr. Kevin Tucker Our Lady of Guadalupe RCC Mr. Michael Courtney Mr. James Howard '56 Mr. Michael Reilly '67 Mrs. Ivelisse Velasquez Our Lady of the Assumption RCC Mr. David D'Amato Ms. Cheryl Howard Mr. Christopher Rogers '92 Ms. Yvetter Viani Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament School Ms. Christine Delahanty Ms. Victoria Irwin Mr. Ernest Rudloff '63 Mr. Matthew Villanueva Prymas Contracting, Inc. Mr. Anthony Della Croce '61 Mr. Benjamin Jackson '93 Mr. William Ruede '59 Mr. Arthur Vollmerhausen '88 Ranshaw Fuel, Oil, Plumbing & Heating Mr. Francis DeLucia '73 Ms. Maribel Jimenez Mr. Joseph Russotti '72 Mr. James Wagner Saint Bernard RCC Mr. Stanley DiCicco Mr. Joseph Jones Mr. & Mrs. Robert Saunders Dcn. Christopher Wagner '89 Saint Dominic RCC Mr. Victor Dimino Ms. Sara Kahan Mr. Christopher Scharbach '01 Mr. Robert Walsh '64 Saint Mary Star of the Sea RCC Ms. Anna Donnelly Mr. Jayson Kiang '92 Ms. Catherine Schmock Mr. Patrick Walsh '61 Saint Paul & St. Agnes RCC Mr. Patrick Dormer '86 Rev. Daniel Kingsley '07 Mr. Charles Schoor Mr. Edward Welz Saints Simon and Jude RCC Mr. Christopher Doucet Mr. Fredrick Koelbel Mr. Vincent Scotti Mr. Michael Wierzbicki St. Finbar RCC Ms. Lisa Edmonds Mr. Andrew Krakaur Mr. Joseph Shemitz '77 Mr. Edward Wilkinson '65 St. Patrick's RCC Mr. James English '74 Ms. Erin Krakaur Ms. Jane Sovern Mr. John Wilson '74 The Bank of New York Mellon Mrs. Cynthia English Mr. Joseph Lafaro '61 Mr. Thomas Sullivan '73 Ms. Charmaine Worthy The Mary Louis Academy Mr. Brian Facchin '10 Ms. Victoria Lenz Mr. Herbert Sullivan Mr. Steven Wrynn '79 Ms. Andrea Facey-Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Liberto Mr. Robert Szempruch '79 Mrs. Lucy Zuco FRIENDS OF Mr. William Farrell '65 Mr. Douglas Lonergan 68 Mr. & Mrs. John Trears 558 East Market Street Corp CATHEDRAL Mr. William Fennelly Ms. Marie Longo Dr. Stephen Werner, Ph.D. '65 Allied Irish Bank Mr. Dave Flatley Mr. Patrick Magee Mr. Cornelius Whooley '66 Apple Bank $1 - $99 Ms. Jennifer Fleming Rev. James Mannion Ms. Cathy Wisniewski Archbishop Molloy High School Rev. George Baker Ms. Patricia Fleming Mr. Patrick McCague '11 Church of the Transfiguration Bussani Mobility Team NYC LLC. Mr. Stephen Barbaro '16 Mr. Scot Foley '88 Mr. Timothy McCleary EBS Commercial Corp Class of 1974 Mr. James Barrett Mr. Paul Friedman Mr. Kevin McCormack Saint Boniface Martyr Church Coastal Real Estate, LLC Mr. William Barry Mrs. Diane Friel Mr. Robert McGill Saint Pius X Alumni Association, Inc. Colgate Mr. Robert Begley '50 Mr. Kevin Fritz Mr. Timothy McGovern '09 Saint Stanislaus Kostka RCC Conference Servicees International Mr. Walter Benson '74 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Gaffney Mr. Patrick McNamara '86 Systron Sales Corp D'Ambrosio Ecclesiastical Art Studio Inc. Mr. Conor Gallagher '12 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Meaney The Kula Foundation

10 MATCHING GIFTS

We thank Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, the Annual Catholic Appeal, and all those who have given generously through their employers’ matching gifts programs. Do you have a match? Achelis Foundation & The Bodman Foundation Mr. Timothy Cheriaparambil AXA Foundation Ms. Marie Ciaccio You may be able to double or Bristol Myers Mr. Anthony Croghan Brookfield Matching Charitable Gift Ms. Sharon D'Souza even triple the impact of your Colgate Mr. Andrew Del Giudice gift to Cathedral Prep if you Deutsche Bank of N.A. Ms. MaryAnn DeMartino or your spouse works for a Federated Dept. Stores Dcn. John Dennehy matching gift company. Goldman Sachs Educational Matching Gift Program Mr. Vito DiBona International Flavor & Fragrances, Inc. Mr. Kenneth Engesser Many corporations match the gifts JP Morgan Chase Foundation Mr. Frank Falco Magna Carta Foundation Mr. Charles Fiore their employees give to non-profit and Marsh & Mc Lennon Ms. Barbara Forrester charitable organizations in an effort to Mobil Ms. Susan Himes extend the reach of corporate giving and Mutual of America Mr. Charles Krause to encourage employees to be actively Pfizer Mr. John Krieger involved in supporting their communities. Ridgewood Savings Bank Ms. Jadwiga Kuligowska Verizon Foundation Mr. Victor Liguori Please check with your employer’s human Wells Fargo Mr. Ted Lozinski resource office for details on their matching Mr. John Lubaszka gift program and matching gift forms, which Mr. Zlatko Martinovic should be returned with your donation. Ms. Anne McHale Mrs. Geraldine Meehan If you contribute through the United Way Mr. George Nafash Fund through your place of employment, Ms. Noreen Novack please use Cathedral Prep’s United Way Ms. Joan O'Malley Fund ID: 07340. Mr. Louis A Pastina Mrs. Florence Patrick Please contact the Office of Development Ms. Virginia Pynn at [email protected] Ms. Eileen Pynn or by phone at (718) 592-6800, ext. 120/137 Mr. Leo Regolizio for further information. Mr. Timothy Rowland Mr. Frank Shroff Mr. Paul Stapleton Mr. Franco Susi Ms. Sharon Wick Mr. Joseph Zalner

11 SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE

HISTORIC AND PROJECTED TUITION ASSISTANCE & SCHOLARSHIPS

$450,000.00 $400,000.00 $350,000.00 Projected Tass & Scholarships $300,000.00 $250,000.00 $200,000.00 $150,000.00 $100,000.00 $50,000.00 $ 5 6 7 8 9 01 -201 -2 -201 -201 -201 -2020 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 20 20 20 20

Over the past five years, Cathedral Prep has seen an increase in quality students deserving of scholarship and families that cannot afford the full tuition of Cathedral Prep. For the 2017-2018 academic school year, 82 students, which is 56% of the student body, were granted either scholarship or tuition assistance totaling $328,400. We are projecting that during the 2018-2019 academic year, $364,500 will be granted, and in the 2019-2020 academic year, $404,625. We can only reach these numbers with your continued support! 12 SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE

Thomas R. Moran, Sr., '75, Memorial Scholarship THOMAS R. MORAN, On June 9th, the Cathedral Prep community gathered in the Chapel during last period to celebrate the end of the SR. MEMORIAL AWARD academic year, celebrate Mass, and to hand out a scholarship. This year was the 25th awarding of the Thomas SCHOLARS: R. Moran, Sr., '75, Memorial Scholarship. Traditionally, this award is given to a junior going into his senior year, who exemplifies the character and compassion of Thomas Moran. We were proud to announce that this year’s recipient John Dietrich '93 was current senior Rasheed Kelly, a humble student-athlete that has made Cathedral proud! Dennis Hatzinger '94 Donald Powell '95 Christopher Otton '96 Marc Canton '97 John McCormack '97 Lawerence Mohrmann '98 Dennis Howlin '99 Father Daniel Champoli '00 Craig Caruana '01 Matthew Moloney '02 Brett Wierzbicki '03 Brian Chambers '04 Father Felix Herrera '05 Matthew Zinser '07 Nicholas Mendes '08 Michael Knott '09 Timothy Harfmann '10 William Cassese '11 Brendon Harfmann '12 Ryan Quinn '13 William Tarrant '14 Mark Boodram '15 Timothy Sullivan '16 Arthur Vollmerhausen '17 Rasheed Kelly '18

13 SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE

Thank you to all of the benefactors, that support our Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Funds. You have given numerous young men the opportunity to study at a program that forms Catholic gentlemen in the ways of faith, hope and love. Cathedral Prep would like to acknowledge the funds that give our young men the opportunity of a lifetime. Thank you everyone that has given to the following funds: The Monsignor F. Thomas Brady, ’53, The Thomas R. Moran, Sr., ’75, Memorial Scholarship Memorial Scholarship John J. Hogan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship The Angela & William Bonomo Memorial Scholarship The Patrick J. Honan, ’78, Memorial Scholarship Rev. Msgr. John J. Bracken Scholarship The Mary Lou Langley Memorial Scholarship Card Processing Service LLC The Julia & Angelo Lorenzo Memorial Scholarship The Bishop Ignatius A. Catanello, ’60C, The Rev. Msgr. Richard E. Marchese, ’65, Memorial Scholarship Spiritual Development Fund Paul M. Cervino, Jr. Memorial Scholarship The McKeen Fund Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cipolla Mutual of America Class of 1966, Class of 1970 The Podzius Family Scholarship The Jim Dilg Interscholastic Award Scholarship The Mr. Joseph Somers Memorial Scholarship Pictured above, Father Joseph Fonti, ’84, Electronic Funds Transfer LLC with members of the Knights of Columbus The Rev. William Sweeney, ’73, Scholarship Cardinal Spellman Council #6014 who The Colin Flood Memorial Scholarship generously gifted Cathedral with a Alumni Association Scholarship The Peter J. Friel “Character” Memorial Scholarship significant donation in support of Catholic The Saint Matthew Society Fund education and priestly discernment. Futures in Education/Catholic Foundation of Brooklyn/Queens The Sister Mary Ann Tirelli, OP, Memorial Scholarship The Michael Gordon Foundation The Father Edward W. Troike We are grateful to the Rosa and Auricchio Summer Leadership Program Families, who dedicated donations in The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn Scholarship memory of Tullio Rosa and Monsignor The Knights of Columbus Fund Charles Guarino (pictured to the left), respectively, to Cathedral Prep’s Tuition Assistance Fund.

Neil Hickey, Class of 2018

I chose to attend Cathedral because I attended a basketball camp at the school, which I greatly enjoyed. Cathedral’s basketball coach asked me if I would be interested in becoming a Cathedral student. Over time it has proved to be a great decision. The environment of brotherhood is truly in the air. What I love the most is how the teachers never let you fall behind; they really pick you up and guide you to become a man for greatness. TESTIMONIAL

14 WHY I GIVE TO CATHEDRAL PREP

Cipolla Family Scholarship Supporting Cathedral Prep financially allows my wife Lourdes and I to know that our resources are being used for extremely worthy causes. I use the plural “causes” because when we give to Cathedral we give not just to support Catholic education or school choice for families in need, important causes in their own right. Rather, we are also supporting potential vocations and an institution designed for that very purpose. Add in the fact that we are helping to keep alive the legacy of a truly great priest and friend, Bishop Catanello, and the decision was easy.

Cathedral is such a special place because it provides young men with a unique opportunity to thoroughly and sincerely consider a religious vocation without commitment or pressure. Simultaneously, the students are challenged academically and prepared for college in a nurturing faith-filled environment. These days, there is no shortage of charitable causes that need support, but over the years, as we have become more familiar with the students, staff, and faculty at Cathedral, we have become even more reassured of our decision. You do not have to be an alum to recognize that Cathedral’s mission is not just special; it is especially vital.

Mark J. Cipolla, Esq. Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins

Patrice Legoute, Class of 2018

Cathedral is many things. It is a school of diversity, brotherhood, peacefulness, and greatness. We all strive to be great and that is something Cathedral challenges us to do, because with every challenge comes success. I came to Cathedral because I heard God’s call to bring his people closer to him and serve his people as a priest. Cathedral is truly a house of formation and preparation for the real world. TESTIMONIAL

15 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPPORT CATHEDRAL PREP

hether directly sponsoring Knights of Columbus Msgr. William F. Burke Council #2672 Wa student by covering the Knights of Columbus Thomas Dongan Council #1251 cost of his tuition, or giving a gift Knights of Columbus Champlain/St. Joan of Arc #441 to the school to support tuition Knights of Columbus Council #481 assistance for those in need, the Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. Knights of Columbus continue to Knights of Columbus Council #126 be partners in the formation of Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception tomorrow’s men for greatness. Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council #14520 Sharing their time, talent, and Knights of Columbus Lexington Council #293 Knights of Columbus Lincoln Council #312 treasure, the Knights generously Knights of Columbus Long Island Chapter support Cathedral and live out Knights of Columbus Father John J. Murray Council #14666 their charism of encouraging Knights of Columbus Olympia Council #394 priestly vocations. Knights of Columbus Msgr. Sherman Council #5103 hrough the intercession of Knights of Columbus Cardinal Spellman Council #6014 TVenerable Father Michael Knights of Columbus St. Rita/ Msgr. John Peyton Council McGivney, may the men of Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cipolla Mr. Bendan Dolan Cathedral Prep emulate the Mr. Richard Knott & Family greatness of the Knights of Mr. Bill Moloney, ’71 Columbus. Mrs. Maureen NiHill Mr. Michael Nihill Mr. Richard O’Mara & Family Mr. Peter Petrino

4TH ANNUAL BISHOP IGNATIUS CATANELLO MEMORIAL MASS AND DINNER DANCE @ DOUGLASTON ON SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 Celebrating the life of Bishop Catanello and benefiting The Bishop Catanello Scholarship at Cathedral Knights of Columbus Annual Free Throw Contest Saturday, March 4, 2017 @ Cathedral Prep 16 17 IN MEMORIAM

The Tablet - February 15, 2017 Bellerose Parish Stunned By Death of Father Dulaney Mass of Christian Burial for Father William R. Dulaney, parochial vicar at St. Gregory the Great, Bellerose, and a RemembeRememberr youyourr leadeleaderrs,s, part-time chaplain at St. Edmund’s H.S., Sheepshead Bay, wasA celebrated Feb. 16 at St. Gregory the Great Church. He died Feb. 10 in his sleep at North Shore University Hospital, whowho spokespoke thethe woworrdd Manhasset. He would have been 69 years old on Feb. 15. Father Dulaney had been hospitalized a week prior, after falling ofof GodGod toto you…you… and breaking two knees, requiring surgery. Born in Jackson Heights, he attended Blessed Sacrament School; Cathedral Prep, Brooklyn and Elmhurst; Cathedral College, imitateimitate theitheirr faith.”faith.” Douglaston, and Immaculate Conception Seminary, Huntington. He was ordained May 26, 1973 by Bishop Francis J. Mugavero at St. James Pro-Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn. [[HHebebrrewsews 13:7]13:7] He served as an assistant at St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands, 1973-80; St. Sebastian, Woodside, 1980-84; St. Margaret, Middle Village, 1984-93, and was a part-time member of the faculty at Cathedral Prep, Elmhurst, while living at St. Margaret’s, 1993-98. At Cathedral, he served as a teacher, spiritual director and vice principal. He continued to serve as an adjunct ishop Thomas Vose Daily headed our diocese spiritual director there until his death. and guided Cathedral Prep from 1990-2003. He also was an assistant at St. Anselm’s Bay Ridge, 1998-99, before being named pastor of On May 14, 2017 the Bishop Emeritus passed Mary, Queen of Heaven, Mill Basin. Baway at the Bishop Mugavero Residence in Douglaston. He served as an assistant at St. Mel’s, Flushing, 2002-07, and at St. Gregory the Great since Bishop Daily was a strong defender and keeper of 2007. Cathedral Prep in his time as Bishop of Brooklyn. He has been helping at St. Edmund Prep H.S. since 2001. He also was a Sunday’s Scriptures Requiescat in pace. columnist for The Tablet. Auxiliary Bishop Raymond Chappetto was the main celebrant of the funeral Mass. Special concelebrants included Msgr. John Mahoney, who preached the homily, and Msgrs. Edward A. Ryan, Joseph P. Nagle, John A. McGuirl and Fathers Joseph L. Cunningham, Johnson Nedungaden and John J. Fullum. Father Joseph Fonti, president of Cathedral Prep and Seminary, applauded Father Dulaney’s long term of service.

athedral Prep mourns the loss of Monsignor “He was serving the boys here as an adjunct spiritual director up till his operation,” said Conrad Dietz, who was on faculty at Cathedral Father Fonti. “He really enjoyed helping us form them. He was very attentive and dedicated. Prep from 1958-1964. The majority of his priestly He understood them and took their formation in faith seriously.” Cservice was spent in the classroom and at the pulpit Father John Cush, academic dean at North American College in Rome, said Father Dulaney preparing men for a life of service as diocesan priests, “was one of my priest-heroes since my days at Cathedral Prep and one of the people who deacons, and dedicated husbands and fathers. most inspired me to become a priest. He vested me to priesthood. I will not be able to come home for the funeral, but I will offer Mass for him here in Rome.” We are extremely grateful for his 60 years of dedicated “It was a very sad day for our St. Edmund’s Prep family when we heard our chaplain had service to our diocese throughout his ministry. gone home to heaven so suddenly! Father Dulaney was a good and compassionate priest! He will be missed,” said Deacon Ron Rizzuto, a faculty member at St. Edmund’s. Requiescat in pace. Father Dulaney is survived by his brother, Robert, of Holtsville. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, L.I. 18 IN MEMORIAM

his year we also shared the sorrow and pain of five families, who suffered the loss of cherished loved ones. Our family, In Memory of T here at Cathedral, continues to pray that healing and peace will be given to those who mourn and are sad. In memoriam: Our Brother

MARKUS KOTNIK, CLASS OF 2020 Mr. John Patrick Lohan July 15, 2001 - May 11, 2017

FATHER OF CURRENT SOPHOMORE, RYAN “Have a great day!” Mrs. Joan Tuseo

MOTHER OF CURRENT SENIOR, JOSEPH Mr. John Hickey

FATHER OF CURRENT SENIOR, NEIL Mr. Tullio Rosa

HUSBAND OF FACULTY MEMBER, MARIE ROSA

RequiescantRequiescat in Pace 19 20 NEW FACES

Father Chris Bethge, '07, M.A. Father Jun Hee Lee, S.T.L. Miranda Luz, M.S.Ed. INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLIC FAITH INTRODUCTION TO SACRED SCRIPTURE SPANISH, FINE ARTS

Christopher Otis, M.S.Ed. Angela Federico Ryan Quinn, `13, B.A. LIVING ENVIRONMENT, CHEMISTRY, BUSINESS OFFICE SECRETARY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR ADMISSIONS EARTH SCIENCE & ADVANCEMENT

21 cat hedr al pr ep n behalf of our Cathedral men, Othank you to the following for helping us make our Golf Classic a success. Your thoughtful generosity will greatly benefit the students of Cathedral Prep. Cocktail & Dinner Sponsor Tim Reynolds, ‘73 Brunch Sponsor Ben-Jo General Trucking Co., Inc. - Kenneth Yashian golfgolf classicclassic Program Sponsors Francesco Serravalli,‘ 79 Alumni Association Raised Over Universal Building Supply Inc. - Kevin O’Callaghan $45,500 at the 2017 Golf Outing Woodworks Construction Co., Inc. Knights of Columbus Champlain/St. Joan of Arc #441 Golf Cart Sponsors Picciano & Scahill, PC Frank Scahill, ‘79 Save the Date Island Acoustics, LLC Lunch Sponsors Vocations Office JUNE 21, 201 8 Diocese of Brooklyn Father Sean Suckiel,‘ 03 Longest Drive Sponsor Grand Insurance Vinny LaPuma, ‘01 & Gary Lombardo,‘ 00 Closest to the Pin Morstan General Agency A Division of Hull & Co. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Golf Classic on Thursday, June 21, 2018, Putting Contest Sponsor Rapid Response & Active Marketing Group, Inc. at the North Hills Country Club (Manhasset, NY). For information contact the alumni office Hole In One Sponsor at 718.592.6800 ext. 120/137 Trinity Automotive Services Ltd. - Sal Evolino

22 23 23 THE BROTHERHOOD EVENTS

he Brotherhood Events have been a collection of smaller gatherings open to all alumni! This past year we Thave seen over 100+ alum come out and rekindle friendship and retell stories from their Cathedral days! To start the new year, the Alumni Association hosted the 1st Annual Winter Golf Classic at the Rockaway Beach Golf Club, where they golfed on professional links in electronic terminals. Next, the Alumni Association headed back to the roots of our program at The Brooklyn Brewery for the Crusader Craft Beer Event. Finally, to end our year, we headed to Woodside to The Brewery Bar & Kitchen. We are looking forward to seeing more alum out for these events. Please stay updated by checking our social media pages and our website!

NEXT BROTHERHOOD EVENT Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 1, 2018 at The Belle Harbor Yacht Club 24 Fratres in Unum

Cathedral Prep St. Pius X Prep From "The Long Island Catholic" Alumni Association Alumni Association Brooklyn/Queens Jim Barrett, ’75 n September 21st three High School Seminary Alumni Associations gathered Fr. Christopher Bethge, '07 Bill Barry, ’73 William Fennelly asO one at The Players Club, a national landmark in Sal Candela, ’02 Gramercy Park, NYC. Fr. Chris Cashman, ’76 Dave Flatley, ’75 Lou D’Amico, ’82 Tom Fox, ’76 Over 70 alumni from Cathedral Prep-Manhattan Richie Diaz, ’96 Gerard Galligan, (Archdiocese of New York), St. Pius X (Rockville Stanley Di Cicco, ’68 Bob Keenan, '75 Centre Diocese), and Cathedral Prep (Brooklyn/ Matt Dybus, ’11 Fred Koebel, ’74 Queens Diocese) gathered to rekindle friendships Thomas Early, ’08 Kevin McCormack, ’78 and to make new ones. Coming together they Tom Early, ’74 John Ryan, ’71 recalled their individual high school experience Ken Engesser, ’74 that was both unique yet common. Their schools Fr. Joseph Fonti, ’84 Cathedral Prep not only gave them an excellent education; they formed them to serve both the Church and society Paul Friel, ’85 Alumni Association Conor Gallagher, ’12 as priests, deacons, and dedicated husbands and Francis Gasparik, ’76 New York fathers. Bob Hannafin, ’72 Martin Heslin, ’68 Representing their alumni brothers, John Ryan`75, Tim Harfmann, ’10 Father Michael Lynch, ’78 Pius X, Msgr. Edward Weber, `68, Manhattan, and Kevin Hayes, ’73 THREETHREEVincent Scotti, ’64 HIGHHIGHVincent SCHOOLSCHOOL LaPuma, `01, Cathedral SEMINARIESSEMINARIES Prep, created this Fr. Daniel Kingsley, ’07 Msgr. Edward Weber distinctive event that brought an awareness of the John Kirrane, ’74 CathedralONEONE College COMMONCOMMONunique and common EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE brotherhood present among Vinny LaPuma, ’01 George Baker, ’77 them. Gary Lombardo, ’00 During the 1980s, Cathedral Prep-Manhattan Abbot Elias Lorenzo, OSB, ’78 THREETHREE HIGHHIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL SEMINARIESSEMINARIES and St. Pius X unfortunately closed due to low Jerry Magaldi, ’74 enrollment. The high school seminary experience Pat Magee, ’70 ONEONEendured COMMONCOMMON at Cathedral Prep in the EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE Brooklyn Diocese Mike McGrann, ’75 as it merged its Kings and Queens campuses. For Jim McHugh, ’78 103 years it has continued the good work of all Patrick O’Connell, ’58 THREETHREE HIGHHIGHCathedral SCHOOLSCHOOL Prep Newthree York institutions Alumni SEMINARIES SEMINARIESwith Association a student body that represents Robert Porembski, ’70 Cathedral Prep Brooklynall andthree Queens dioceses. Alumni Association Ryan Quinn, ’13 ONEONE COMMONCOMMONSt. Pius X Prep EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE Alumni Association Joseph Saladino, ’70 Father Joseph Fonti, current Rector-President of Arthur Savarese, ’79The St. Pius X Alumni Association, the Cathedral Prep New YorkCathedral Alumni Association Prep and theand Cathedral alum Prep '84, Brooklyn reminded and Queens the alumni Alumni Association represent the alumni of New York's three associationshigh school seminaries. that, Join yourCathedral classmates and Prep fellow “is alumni your in home and Tom Sullivan, ’73 celebration of the common mission and our unique experience. The eventproof will take place at, national historic landmark, The Bob Terry, ’68 Players Club, and will include an open bar from 6-8:30Cathedral pm andby hors the d'oeuvres. bonds Prep The cost of New ofour the evening common York will beAlumni $40. formation Association we belong John Wilson, ’74 Msgr. Edward Weber, CathedralCathedral - New York toPrep the Brooklynsame brotherhood. and Queens That rare Alumni connection Association Very Reverend Joseph Fonti, Cathedral - Brooklyn/Queenslives in every one of us.” John Ryan, St. Pius X Prep St. Pius X Prep Alumni Association 25 For more informationThe St.and Pius to register,X Alumni pleaseAssociation, visit thewww.CathedralPrep.org/alumni/players Cathedral Prep New York Alumni Association or and call the Cathedral Prep Brooklyn and Queens (718)Cathedral 592-6800,Alumni Ext. Prep 120 Association New represent York the Alumni alumni of New Association York's three high school seminaries. Join your classmates and fellow alumni in celebration of the common mission and our unique experience. The eventproof will take place at, national historic landmark, The Cathedral PrepPlayers Brooklyn Club, and will and include Queens an open bar fromAlumni 6-8:30 pm Association and hors d'oeuvres. The cost of the evening will be $40. St. Msgr.Pius Edward X Prep Weber, Alumni Cathedral Association - New York Very Reverend Joseph Fonti, Cathedral - Brooklyn/Queens The St. Pius X Alumni Association, the Cathedral Prep New York Alumni Association and the Cathedral Prep Brooklyn and Queens Alumni Association represent the alumni of JohnNew York's Ryan, three St. high Pius school X seminaries. Prep Join your classmates and fellow alumni in celebration of the common mission and our unique experience. The event will take place at, national historic landmark, The For more informationproof and to register, please visit or call Players Club, and will include an open bar from 6-8:30 pm and hors d'oeuvres. The cost of the evening will www.CathedralPrep.org/alumni/playersbe $40. (718) 592-6800, Ext. 120 Msgr. Edward Weber, Cathedral - New York Very Reverend Joseph Fonti, Cathedral - Brooklyn/Queens John Ryan, St. Pius X Prep For more information and to register, please visit www.CathedralPrep.org/alumni/players or call (718) 592-6800, Ext. 120 20th ANNUAL ALUMNI REUNION & IMMACULATA DINNER SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018 Immaculata Honorees Fr. Kevin Sweeney grew up in St. Luke’s parish, Whitestone. He attended Cathedral from 1984-1988. After graduation, Kevin entered Cathedral Seminary House of Formation (Douglaston) and studied at St. John’s University, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy in 1992. He then entered the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington and received a M.Div. in Theology. During his time at the Seminary in Huntington, Kevin spent a Pastoral Year at St. Agatha’s (Brooklyn). On June 28, 1997, Fr. Sweeney was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn by Bishop Thomas Daily. Fr. Sweeney was assigned as parochial vicar to the parish of St. Nicholas of Tolentine (Jamaica) and then Our Lady of Sorrows (Corona). In 2004, Fr. Sweeney was named by Bishop DiMarzio as the Vocation Director. During his time as Vocation Director, under the direction of Bishop DiMarzio and with the assistance of Msgr. Vincent Keane, serving as Spiritual Director, Fr. Sweeney served as the first Director of the (St.) Pope John Paul II House of Discernment. In January of 2010, Fr. Sweeney was assigned as the pastor of St. Michael’s Parish in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, where he continues to serve.

Robert Podzius attended Cathedral from 1967 - 1970. After attending Douglaston for a year, Bob graduated from Pace University - Lubin School of Business with a BBA, Finance / Accounting. He began his Finance career in New York at CBS Publishing, then Philips Consumer Products, and eventually moved to California in 1985 to become Director of Finance at Plessey Semiconductors, and held several senior level management positions in Silicon Valley technology companies. He joined Apple in 2000 and was appointed Director of Finance for the Americas, with Financial responsibility for Apple’s Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution for the entire Americas, spending extensive time in China. He retired from Apple at the end of 2011, after contributing significantly to Apple’s meteoric rise to the top of the business world. During his almost 30 years in California, Bob was extremely active in his local Church communities, leading Parish Councils, Finance Councils, Eucharistic Ministry, teaching High School Religious Education, heading up fundraising activities for Church construction, and coaching basketball. Upon retiring from Apple and moving to Northern Virginia, Bob has been extensively volunteering within the small business and Veterans community in the DC area, assisting Veterans in achieving their entrepreneurial goals after military life. Recently, Bob stepped in and filled a need at Cathedral by supplying iPads to all the classrooms to help Cathedral furnish its students with the best education possible. He also established the Podzius Family Scholarship, in memory of his late brother John, Class of ’66. Bob has stated on several occasions that he believes in Cathedral’s mission to produce “Men of Greatness” and believes the school graduates men who contribute to their local community in so many ways. Bob embodies his philosophy that in life, one should “give of his time, talents, and treasury.” His generous support and personal investment in the lives of Cathedral students have provided resources to further enhance the education of today and tomorrow’s Crusaders. Bob lives in Northern Virginia with Betty, his wife of almost 43 years. He has 3 children, all successful attorneys, two living in Virginia and one in Manhattan.

Please join us at Cathedral Prep on Saturday, April 21, 2018, as we celebrate the 50th Reunion Class of 1968 and the 25th Reunion of the Class of 1993. In addition, we are also proud to recognize the classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1998, 2003, 2008, and 2013. For more information please contact the Alumni Office at 718-592-6800 ext. 120/137

26 20th ANNUAL ALUMNI REUNION & IMMACULATA DINNER SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018

27 “He was able to thread a needle with his whippet passes. Adept with either hand, he developed a neat, curling jump-hook shot that Msgr. Bannan Chose Priesthood Over Hoops drove his guard frantic. He capably set up the plays both from a stationary offense and from the fast break. Truly, he lead the team,” From "The Tablet" July 27, 2017 reads a passage in the 1949 yearbook. By Jim Mancari In his final season, Bannan averaged 15 pts. per game in 18 games. He was so respected among his teammates that he capably I’ve learned many things over the past seven years while writing this sports column. stepped into the coaching role as well that season when the team’s head coach, Father Dan O’Connell, missed time due to illness. But the one thing that stands out in my mind above anything else is that it always pays to listen. Of all the glowing descriptions of Bannan’s play, the 1950 yearbook sums it up perfectly: “To mention the name of Marty Bannan is to bring up the subject of basketball. Likewise, if basketball is the subject of the conversation, the name of Marty Bannan could not be I struck up a conversation recently with my girlfriend’s grandfather – a gentleman omitted without grave damage to the conversation. by the name of Leo Keegan – about old-time basketball in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Keegan was a guard on the St. Francis Prep, Williamsburg, hoops team from 1947 “What is the cause of such a close association? Obviously, without a doubt, Marty is the greatest basketball player Cathedral has ever to 1951. possessed. This is said in all honesty, and is an accepted fact throughout the school.” He asked if I knew the name Marty Bannan from when Cathedral Prep and Seminary Pursued Higher Calling was located in Clinton Hill. I said I did not, and he went on to explain that Bannan was Despite all the accolades achieved from basketball, Bannan had a higher calling – serving God and others by pursuing the priesthood. known as the greatest basketball player in Cathedral history, yet he chose to become a “In today’s day and age, how many people would be able to do that, given the media and the attention and the recruiting and all the priest rather than pursue a hoops career. adulation that you get as a player,” Dilg said. “I’m sure even back then it was pretty hard to say God is calling me to a different vocation. Right then and there, I knew I had to research this story, and here’s what I found. And to give up all that fame and everything else that goes with it took a special man to be able to do that.” With the help of Tablet Editor-in-Chief Ed Wilkinson, Cathedral Prep’s Development and “Marty was one of the best high school players in the city, but he went on to Cathedral College, which at that time was a little place, Alumni Director Tim McCleary and legendary Crusaders coach Jim Dilg, I have been able because he wanted to be a priest,” said Msgr. Philip Reilly, executive director of the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants who was Msgr. to piece together the life of both an extraordinary basketball player and an extraordinary Bannan’s teammate at Cathedral. “And that was the cost. As a ballplayer, he could have gone anywhere.” man of faith. In fact, Msgr. Reilly recalled that Msgr. Bannan was so coveted among college coaches that the St. John’s University, Jamaica, Red Flatlands Roots Men were willing to suit up an entire team of Crusaders. Martin P. Bannan came to Cathedral by way of St. Thomas Aquinas parish, Flatlands. He played junior varsity basketball as a freshman “The (junior varsity) coach at St. John’s University told Father O’Connell that he would give his whole team scholarships if he could and the next three years on the varsity squad. He then continued playing in his fifth and sixth years (first two years of college), which have Marty,” the monsignor said. “Marty was that good.” were part of the Cathedral College program for priests. Msgr. Bannan graduated from Brooklyn’s Cathedral College in 1950, and he was ordained a priest on June 2, 1956. He served at Holy He averaged 14 pts. per game during the 1946-1947 season, which was good enough for third overall in the CHSAA. Prior to the Ghost, Borough Park, from 1956-1960 and then became the director of the Catholic Youth Organization. following season, he received a glowing scouting report in the Dec. 26, 1947 issue of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle previewing the Cathedral From 1971 to 1979, he was one of the first Episcopal Vicars of the diocese and then served as pastor of St. Ephrem, Dyker Heights, Prep team. 1979-92. After a stint as the Secretary for Priests’ Personnel, 1992-97, he served as a parochial vicar at St. Patrick, Bay Ridge, until “Jack Crane (the team’s coach) has come up with a basketball team at Cathedral Prep this season that is going to cause a lot of his death on Sept. 27, 2005 at the age of 75. trouble before the C.H.S.A.A. championship is settled. The big ace of the colorful aggregation is Capt. Marty Bannan, who need not doff Msgr. Bannan was inducted into the both the CHSAA Hall of Fame and the Cathedral Prep Hall of Fame. At Cathedral, the Msgr. Bannan his cap to no schoolboy player in the city. Marty knows all the tricks of the game and is a master at capitalizing on the other fellow’s Scholar Athlete award is given to a student-athlete who excels in the classroom and in the realm of sport. This year’s recipient was mistakes,” the article reads. Joel Edouard, a parishioner at St. Therese of Lisieux, Flatbush, who was a 2016-2017 Tablet All-Star in basketball and will attend St. That season, the team captain averaged 15.2 pts. per game in the 22 games he played and 18.6 pts. per game in league contests. John’s this fall. He was the CHSAA’s leading scorer, team M.V.P., a unanimous choice to The Tablet’s All-League First Team and was named to the Though Hall of Fame plaques and awards named in his honor are well deserved, it seems that given his humility, Msgr. Bannan would Brooklyn Daily Eagle’s 1948 All-Brooklyn basketball team. be more focused on guiding others in their faith than on reminiscing about his own basketball accomplishments. Keen Sense of Fair Play “He was a wonderful person, and he was a great ballplayer,” said Msgr. Reilly, adding that it was Msgr. Bannan who inspired him to Not to mention he was class president and a member of the speech and debate team as well. As the 1948 yearbook described him, he explore the priesthood. “But his example of placing his aspirations of becoming a priest before the sports and his All-City reputation, was “the rare combination of athlete, friend, and ruler. … Without a doubt ‘Marty’ Bannan, captain of the basketball team was one that was a big influence on others, and it showed what he thought of the priesthood at that time.” of the best team men in the country, possessing drive, courage, and a keen sense of fair play.” Msgr. Bannan was living proof that Cathedral Prep produces “men for greatness.” He put others ahead of self in setting aside the round “He (Msgr. Bannan) played the backcourt,” said Dilg, who coached multiple sports at Cathedral for 47 years. “He was six-one, six-two. orange ball to serve as a beloved figure in the diocese. In those days, someone like him was big enough to play forward. But he was a playmaker. He was a terrific passer. Everything about him was top notch. He had the ability to elevate his teammates and his team. He was so much ahead of everyone else.” So after conducting this research and hearing all these great old stories, I have to thank Mr. Keegan for the hat tip. Please keep ‘em coming! Bannan played in 14 games during the 1948-1949 season – his first in the college ranks. He continued to excel on the court, averaging 10.5 pts. per game. Once again, sometimes all it takes is a bit of listening to stumble upon an inspirational story idea.

28 GRADUATION

n graduation morning, Friday, May 26th, our community gathered with the proud parents and family of the Class of 2017 at the Prep to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving. Father Joseph Fonti was the main celebrant and Father James Rodriguez was the homilist. Several priests concelebrated: Msgr. John Casey '57 (former rector), Msgr. Regie Pamposa (traveled from the Philippines / uncle of a graduate), and Father 2017 GRADUATES ORobert Kuznik (Pastor of Saint Isidore, Riverhead). Deacon Ron Ronacher from St. Rita’s (Brooklyn) proclaimed the Gospel. In the evening Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio presided over our Graduation Exercises at St. James Cathedral in Brooklyn. After the singing of "America the Benjamin Balcarcel...... Mercy College Beautiful", Father Rodriguez called the community to prayer. Rector-President Father Fonti, '84, welcomed the family and friends of the Class of 2017 and thanked their parents for entrusting Cathedral with their son’s intellectual and spiritual formation. He reminded his spiritual sons that “they can do all things Aidan Birth...... Dickinson College in Christ Who strengthens them.” Michael Bode...... St. Joseph's College Arthur Vollmerhausen gave the salutatorian address and Aidan Birth was the class valedictorian. Both men mentioned the “uniqueness” of their class not only David Brancale...... St. John's University in size, “21”, but in character. They also highlighted the great gift of the Cathedral brotherhood and the importance of striving for greatness in all things and Justin Carreras...... NYC College of Technology (CITY-TECH) the need of each member of the class to remain open in future years to the Lord’s call to serve. Justin Collado...... Borough of Manhattan CC Father Chris Bethge was the keynote speaker. A graduate of the Class of 2007, Father Bethge spoke about how his time at Cathedral laid the foundation for Daniel Dugan...... Queensborough CC his priestly vocation. In his address, he mentioned the ‘the toughness of the world’ and how our graduates will be challenged on the college campus and in life itself. Like a Yankee at Fenway Park, he told his fellow Crusaders “to stand confidently at the plate and swing.” Cathedral has prepared them. They are Joel Edouard...... St. John's University not alone. The Cathedral brotherhood stands with them. Benjamin Edwards...... Iona College, NY Towards the end of the ceremony, after the bestowal of various awards, two special presentations were made. Mr. Mestrandrea, father of freshman Robert, Freddie Feria...... NYC College of Technology (CITY-TECH) and owner of Majestic Funeral Home, gave Cathedral a gift in memory of our recently deceased brother, Markus Kotnik. He asked that in some way it be used Connell Friel...... Franciscan University of Steubenville at Graduation. Father Fonti and Mr. Diaz chose to divide the gift. They selected four graduates who were Markus’ “Big Brothers” at Cathedral: Daniel Dugan, Adrian Grzybowski...... St. Francis College Christopher Kircher, Jonathon Oscategui, and Tyler Sharma. Each was reminded to pray for Markus’ parents, Frank and Tina, and to keep his spirit, “Have a great day”, alive. Father Fonti also introduced Christopher Kircher to his new Rector, Father George Sears. Chris has decided to continue his discernment at Christopher Kircher...... St. John's University Cathedral Seminary House of Formation in Douglaston. Jonathan Oscategui...... St. Joseph's College Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio concluded the evening by encouraging our young men to be “beacons of love in the world.” By acts of love they will “show this Manuel Pamposa...... LaGuardia CC world what God truly looks like.” Daniel Pintor...... St. Francis College The Bronze Medal is presented to a young man who has earned an overall Grade Point Average after four years of study of 95.51, ranking him third in the Tyler Sharma...... Flagler College class. The Bronze Medal was presented to Arthur Vollmerhausen. Jose Velazquez...... Baruch College The Silver Medal is presented to a young man who has earned an overall Grade Point Average after four years of study of 95.54, ranking him second in the Arthur Vollmerhausen...... St. John's University class. The Silver Medal was presented to Aidan Peter Birth. Ronan Walsh...... St. John's University The Gold Medal is presented to a young man who has earned an overall Grade Point Average after four years of study of 97.10 ranking him first in the class. Michael Younan...... Baruch College The Gold Medal was presented to David Vincent Brancale. 29 MASS AT CITI FIELD The Bishop Leads the Faithful in Praying for Vocations From "The Tablet" By Melissa Enaje On August 4, 2017, the Feast of Saint John Vianney, Bishop DiMarzio announced that this year Reflecting upon the significance of the Year of Vocations, Bishop DiMarzio also shared the resources within the Brooklyn would be dedicated to the cultivation of vocations through various campaigns and events. Diocese that help those discerning to cultivate their seeds of faith. He spoke about the Office of Vocations, Cathedral Prep, Some of these events that took place were the Mass at Citi Field, as pictured below, and Cathedral House of Formation, St. Joseph’s Seminary and the John Paul II House of Discernment, which are dedicated to Vespers for Vocations, the article at right. We ask that you please pray for our men of greatness nurturing seminarians in their faith formation, but he also reiterated the need to simply ask. as they continue to discern their individual vocations in our unique program. “We know in our research right here in our own diocese that the thing that was lacking when we approached young people and asked them why they’re not considering a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, what was lacking was that no one ever asked them to consider a vocation. No one invited them into the vineyard. No one ever heard the voice of Jesus that comes to us telling us that the harvest is great but the laborers are few.” The faithful recited Psalms in front of the Blessed Sacrament, alternating verses with cantor Father Carlos Velasquez and the choir, composed of other priests and seminarians. Psalms of “God’s Marvelous Works” and “The Messiah, King and Priest” filled the church as a prayerful mood radiated throughout the evening. After the intercessory prayers, the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament capped the service in solemn reverence and divine praises, lifting the intentions of those gathered – young and old – some from the parish communities of St. Gerard Majella, Hollis, and St. Pancras, Glendale. Karl Werkmann attended the Holy Hour with a group of parishioners from Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal parish, Ridgewood. “We want to support the idea to get more young people to be priests and to be religious people,” said Werkmann. “Our church is losing too many faithful people and we have to inspire the young people to believe in Christianity and Jesus Christ and God and the Holy Spirit.” Attending the prayer service with Cathedral Prep and Seminary students Father Joseph Fonti, rector of the school, invited students because he believed they would be inspired when they saw the support coming from the community. “I think strength in numbers,” said Father Fonti. “If other young people see their peers coming together to pray, to adore, to support, I think they feel the strength to go forward. At least to open their minds, their hearts, their lips to say ‘Lord, here I am, send me’ or at least say ‘I’ll give it a try.’ “So I think when we do come out as a Church to celebrate our faith in ritual, or in procession or in adoration, it is a testimony to each of us that we’re not alone. There’s strength in numbers, that God has chosen us from all different walks of life and experiences of day-to-day life, and I think it gives us a good affirmation. It gives us a good foundation then to stand on to say ‘I want to be part of this’ or at least to say ‘I think I can be a part of it.’” Accepting the invitation from Father Fonti, senior Jose Angel Solorzano, who attended the Vespers with his mother because he felt God was inviting him to discern the priesthood – a message he said was softly whispered to him in silence, at the beginning of this school year. “I’m possibly thinking right now between the priesthood and law,” said Solorzano. “So I’m not sure which one to take first.” Father Fonti, as he reflected on his own vocation story, said, “It humbles me, in this place I was ordained 25 years ago and it was at Cathedral Prep first in my home parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary, but then at my own experience at Cathedral Prep that I really started peeling away the layers of my life and starting to see that there is something underneath it that is beautiful for God. “Maybe I didn’t always see it. Other people pointed it out, but I think Cathedral was the first place that I was encouraged to not fear God, but to face God and to do it in a way that made me fall in love with Him,” he said.

30 Cathedral Prep Principal Richie Diaz was proud of his Silver Jubilarian friend. “Father Fonti has always talked about being one Celebrates With a house and one family,” Diaz said. “So today the Cathedral Prep family, but more importantly, Father Day at the Ballpark Fonti’s family, is here as one for him. Today is certainly a unique way for a priest to celebrate an anniversary, From "The Tablet" May 18, 2017 but I think that shows who Father Fonti truly is. He By Matthew O'Connor wants to be with the people that matter most to him. “Being able to show our sense of community and to Father Joseph G. Fonti decided to celebrate his be able to celebrate in Queens means so much for 25th anniversary of ordination with a day out at the all us because today is such a joyful day and we are ballpark. able to do it right at home and all together.” His fellow faculty, staff, students of Cathedral Prep John Schilling, a junior, added, “The brotherhood and Seminary, Elmhurst, where he is rector and aspect of today is very special because we can all president, joined him for the Mets-Giants afternoon be together and do something we all enjoy. When game May 10. Father Fonti looks at us, he sees himself and wants to Before the first pitch, Father Fonti arranged to inspire us. Whether that is to the priesthood or not, he celebrate Mass in the Citi Field Auditorium. Prior to the is always there for us. game, the group walked from their school campus “Father Fonti is probably the best thing that has to the ballfield to emphasize their closeness to the happened to Cathedral Prep. He is a great teacher, community. mentor and great person to be around.” “All fathers want to take their sons to the ballgame, After Mass, the students gave the jubilarian an official so today I am able to bring all my sons,” said Father street sign with his name on it, connecting him, yet Fonti. again, to the neighborhood. “We walked to the stadium today to take in the Father Fonti closed by thanking everyone for coming community. The idea of the priest is to live a full and celebrating his anniversary with him. “Play Ball!” life and be a part of the community and to share he exclaimed. experiences. “Today is about sharing my experience with them and showing them my life and have them consider that this is a life worth living for themselves. Life is just like baseball. There is the joy of hitting a home run and the sorrow of striking out. That is how life goes. There are highs and lows, but God gave me a good spirit and I have been able to live a full life and want to share that with these boys so that they too can live a full life in any direction that they choose to.”

31 Ordinary Men called toOrdinary an Extaordinary Men calledLife to an Extaordinary Life

Prayer to Know My Vocation Prayer to Know My Vocation

Lord, I want to be happy in this life Lord, I want to be happy in this life and spend eternity with You in the life to come. and spend eternity with You in the life to come. From the first moment of my existence, From the first moment of my existence, You knew my vocation. You knew my vocation. Please help me discover Your plan for my life. Please help me discover Your plan for my life. Help me to know myself. Ric Crossfield, `13 Help me to knowRic Crossfield,myself. `13 William Cassese, `11 William Cassese, `11 3rd Year Help me to overcome my3rd fears. Year 2nd TheologyHelp me to overcome my fears. 2nd Theology The Catholic University Cathedral SeminaryO RDINARY MEN CALLED TOHelp A Nme E toX TwantRAOCathedral whatRDI YouNARY want. Seminary LIFE The CatholicHelp University me to want what You want. Ordinary Men called to an ExtaordinaryHouse of Formation Life of America of America House of Formation Help me to trust You completely. Help me to trust You completely. Send Your Holy Spirit into my mind and heart Send Your Holy Spirit into my mind and heart Prayer to Know My Vocation so I can see the gifts You have given me so I can see the gifts You have given me PrayerLord, I want to to be happyKnowand hearin this Your life call to serve the Church. and hear Your call to serve the Church. and spend eternity with YouIncrease in the lifemy desireto come. to bring others to You Increase my desire to bring others to You FromMy the first Vocationmoment of myand existence, to help them reach heaven. and to help them reach heaven. Mary Most Holy, Mother of God, Mary Most Holy, Mother of God, LordYou, I want knew to be myhappy vocation. in this life pray for me, that I can discover my vocation Pleaseand spendhelp etern me itydiscover with You iYourn the li planfe to come for .my life. pray for me, that I can discover my vocation Michael Falce, `10 and have the courage to MIrespondCHAEL FAL inC Efaith., '10 WILLIAM CASSESE, '11 BrendanBRENDON Harfmann, HARFMAN, '12 `12 From Helpthe first me moment to know of my exmyself.istence, Michael Falce, `10 William Cassese, `11 and have the courage to respond in faith. Brendan Harfmann, `12 Ric Crossfield, `13 Pastoral Year Third Theology Third Theology Second1st Theology Theology You knew my vocation. Amen. Pastoral Year 1st Theology 3rd Year Help me to overcome my fears. St. Joseph’s Seminary The2nd Catholic Theology University St. Joseph's Seminary Amen. Saint Andrew Avellino Saint Andrew Avellino St. Joseph’s Seminary St. Joseph’s Seminary Cathedral Seminary PleaseHelp hel pme me d toiscover want Your what plan Youfor my want. life. The Catholicof America University House of Formation Help me to know myself. of America Help me toWhile trust in You Poland completely. at World Youth Day, recent graduate, Pedro Castillo, `16, confirmed God’s will for Help me to overcome my fears. While in Poland at World Youth Day, recent graduate, Pedro Castillo, `16, confirmed God’s will for Send Your Holy himSpirit to intodiscern my amind vocation and heart to the priesthood. During his four years at Cathedral Prep, Pedro seriously Help me to want what You want. him to discern a vocation to the priesthood. During his four years at Cathedral Prep, Pedro seriously so I canWdiscerned see the gifts his vocationYou have togiven the mepriesthood while achieving academic success. At graduation, he had Help me to trust You completely. Wdiscerned his vocation to the priesthood while achieving academic success. At graduation, he had planned to study engineering at City College. andSend hear Your HYouroly S pcallirit into to myserve mind andthe heart Church. planned to study engineering at City College. Increaseso I canPedro my see desirethe said gifts that toYou bring hehave chose g iothersven me to tofollow You God’s Will and not his own because, “He has never let me down.” Pedro said that he chose to follow God’s Will and not his own because, “He has never let me down.” andand hearReturning to Y ourhelp ca ll thementhusiastically to serve reach the C heaven.hurch and. joy filled to Cathedral he shared his good news with Mr. Diaz and Father Returning enthusiastically and joy filled to Cathedral he shared his good news with Mr. Diaz and Father I ncreaseMaryFonti myMost desandire Holy, severalto bri ngMother others of his to classmates,of Y ouGod, who met to take him to breakfast. A member of the Neocatechumenal Way, Pedro has accepted their invitation to go to their seminary in Taiwan.Fonti and several of his classmates, who met to take him to breakfast. A member of the Neocatechumenal and to help them reach heaven. PEDRO CASTILLO, '16 CHRIS KIRCHER, '17 pray for me,As we that continue I can discover to foster my priestly vocation vocations at Cathedral, we pledge ourWay, prayerful Pedro hassupport accepted to our brother. their invitation to go to their seminary in Taiwan. Mary Most Holy, Mother of God, Neocatechumenate As wePre-Theology continue to foster priestly vocations at Cathedral, we pledge our prayerful support to our brother. Michael Falce, `10 and have the courage to respond in faith. SeminaryBrendan Taiwan Harfmann,Cathedral `12 House of 29 pray for me, that I can discover my vocation Pastoral Year Amen. 29 1st TheologyFormation and have the courage to respond in faith. Saint Andrew Avellino St. Joseph’s Seminary Amen

While32 in Poland at World Youth Day, recent graduate, Pedro Castillo, `16, confirmed God’s will for him to discern a vocation to the priesthood. During his four years at Cathedral Prep, Pedro seriously Wdiscerned his vocation to the priesthood while achieving academic success. At graduation, he had planned to study engineering at City College.

Pedro said that he chose to follow God’s Will and not his own because, “He has never let me down.” Returning enthusiastically and joy filled to Cathedral he shared his good news with Mr. Diaz and Father Fonti and several of his classmates, who met to take him to breakfast. A member of the Neocatechumenal Way, Pedro has accepted their invitation to go to their seminary in Taiwan. As we continue to foster priestly vocations at Cathedral, we pledge our prayerful support to our brother. 29 seminarians at the prep

anny Dilone, a seminarian from Cathedral Seminary House of Formation, is serving D We would like to thank his apostolate at Cathedral Prep this Joe Ukaj, Danny Dilone, semester. During this apostolate, Danny has and Mark Watrucki volunteered his time to serve our science- for spending this past savvy seniors by teaching a weekly, four semester with us at session, physics course. Danny received his Cathedral Prep. Bachelor of Science in Physics from CUNY- These seminarians have Brooklyn College (class of 2016) with a double played an integral part minor in mathematics and computer science. in our program, aiding our young men as The class as described by Dilone: they discern their true “The physics class is an independent study of vocation in life! Newtonian Mechanics. The whole aim of the class is to get students familiar with the syntax of Newtonian Physics and for the students to be able to think critically and become problem solvers. The class is designed to meet only four times for 1hr, which presents itself as a challenge since the material that we are covering is far from easy. However, I am happy with the progress that the class is making in engaging in class discussion and asking questions. The class is heavy in mathematics. I think most of the students are taking Pre-Calc, and there are some elements of calculus that I am incorporating into the class.”

33 34 COMMANDER ANGEL F. RODRIGUEZ, '95 - ALUMNUS HIGHLIGHT

COMMANDER ANGEL F. RODRIGUEZ Operations Officer, Chief of Naval Operations Operational Support Branch

Commander Angel Francisco Rodriguez, a native of Brooklyn, New York, is a 2000 graduate of St. John’s University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Magna Cum Laude. CDR Rodriguez has completed sea tours on USS ALBUQUERQUE (SSN 706), USS PHILADELPHIA (SSN 690), and USS SAN JUAN (SSN 751), where he completed deployments to Central Command and European Command, an Extended Refueling Overhaul and Inactivation Period.

As the Navigator and Operations Officer of USS PHILADELPHIA (SSN 690), his department received the Commander Submarine Squadron Two 2009 Navigation Excellence Award and Tactical Excellence Award. He recently served as the Executive Officer for the USS SAN JUAN (SSN 751), where he completed an extended deployment to Central Command and European Command. During his assignment, the ship was awarded the Commander, Submarine Development Squadron Twelve, 2013 Tactical Excellence Award and 2014 Supply Excellence Award. His shore duty assignments include Submarine Operations Officer for Commander Destroyer Squadron Twenty-Four, where he qualified Staff Tactical Action Officer and coordinated several anti-submarine warfare exercises, specifically the Southeastern ASW Integrated Training Initiative. As the Naval Submarine School Navigator and Submarine Officer Advanced Course director, he supervised the intricate tactical training of 120 future department heads annually in the areas of navigation, weapons employment, tactics and the deployment training of 19 waterfront submarines. As the Operations Officer for a National intelligence program, he manages intricate operations, processing, exploitation and dissemination of intelligence, and collection efforts on behalf of the Chief of Naval Operations.

CDR Rodriguez holds Master’s Degrees in Information Systems and Operations and Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) from the Naval Post Graduate School and a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management from Old Dominion University. He was recently selected as a Permanent Military Professor and will transition to the United States Naval Academy as an instructor in Mechanical Engineering subsequent a Ph.D. from University of California Berkeley.

He graduated With Distinction from the Naval Postgraduate School, where he received an Outstanding Thesis Award. CDR Rodriguez is a recipient of the L.Y. Spear Award awarded to the class honor man, upon completion of the Submarine Officer Advanced Course and has qualifications for Command of Submarines. He has been awarded the 2012 Naval Submarine League Rear Admiral Frederick B. Warder Award for Outstanding Achievement and 2012 Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Convention Award for Military Heroes.

His decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (seven awards) and Navy Achievement Medal (two awards). He is married to former Jacqueline Cordova, a native of New York, and they have three children, Angel, Jaime and Gabriella.

35 INTERSCHOLASTIC & ATHLETIC NOTES

who bowled together since freshman year. 21 teams, and senior Daniel Berhan placed 7th Junior Varsity placed third in their division, losing out of of 110 athletes. in the first round of playoffs. The Varsity team said goodbye to graduating seniors David Brancale, The team fished 3rd in the Brooklyn/Queens Adrian Grzybowski, and Christopher Kircher. Championship. Daniel Berhan ran the 2nd fastest time for Van Cortlandt Park in school High average awards for the season went to history, running an impressive time of 13:30.3, Adrian Grzybowski, '17 (Varsity) and Griffin tying Conor Gallagher, ’12. Daniel qualified for Leibman, '20 (JV). Most improved went to the State Federation Championship, finishing Matthew Sacktig, '20, and MVP/Good sportsman in 102nd place out of 258 of New York State’s went to Kyle Sumprer, '18. best high school runners (16th among CHSAA runners) in Wappinger Falls! Berhan’s time in the 5k was 17:27.

SOCCER Our 2017 soccer team had an outstanding season under first-year head coach Victor Lonchunk. We won the South B division with a record 9-3-1, the opening game of the playoffs, but fell in the semi-finals. Five of our players, all juniors, received All-League Awards: Johnathan Caceres, Mario Olmedo, Matt Smith, Juan Our 2017-18 bowling season saw JV finish the Rodríguez, and Anthony Camastro. We thank BASEBALL regular season unbeaten, with a 25-0 record, Looking forward to the upcoming season after and in Brooklyn/Queens CHSAA Division A a tough 2017 season. Team played well, but first place. The team lost in the finals, buthas lost some tough close games. We graduated advanced to the CHSAA City Championships in six key members of last year’s squad (Michael January '18. The team of Riley Steiner, '19, Griffin Bode, Jose Velazquez, Benjamin Balcarcel, Leibman, '20, Anthony Ciappetta, '20, and Ben Edwards, Connell Friel, Daniel Dugan), so Matthew Sacktig, '20, were joined by freshmen our 2018 club will be young and given many Anthony Mastroianni (who held the league high opportunities to contribute to our success. average), Joseph Ambrosino, and Christian Even though our team is young, we are looking Santamaria. Varsity reached the playoffs, but forward to a competitive season. was defeated in the first round. Congratulations to graduating seniors Joseph Krug, Michael Murphy, Kyle Sumprer, and Donal Harnett. BOWLING Our 2016-17 JV bowling team, infused with some CROSS COUNTRY talented freshmen, took a run at the playoffs, while Varsity saw the graduation of three seniors This year, we had a trip to the Six Flags Wild Safari Invitational. The team placed 7th overall out of 36 INTERSCHOLASTIC & ATHLETIC NOTES INTERSCHOLASTIC & ATHLETIC NOTES

good season. This year’s team became the first Cathedral team to win the Jim Dilg tournament by defeating Martin Luther High School. The JV team has signature wins over St Edmund’s, St. John the Baptist, and Kennedy Catholic; all "A" teams. The team is led by returning sophomores David Crismali and Menzo Tucker. They are the leading scorers and rebounders on the team. Sophomores Elias Diaz, Pat Powderly, and Aaron the following seniors for their contributions: Anton DeLeon provide hustle and defense. Newcomer Haran, Neil Hickey, Nikola Fitissov, Sebastian Chris Chen is becoming a rebounding machine, Rosas, and Adam Zajkowski. while fellow freshmen Alex Chen and Frankie Camastro provide speed and offense. Ronald Rodriguez, ‘21, Jasha Basila, ‘20, Matt Davies, TRACK AND FIELD ‘20, Manny Makayan, ‘21, Rodolfo Lezama, ’21, Zach Kisonas, ’21, and Ryan Lohan, ’20, provide In the spring of 2017, the boys finished the season hustle and enthusiasm and round out the with several athletes running their personal best. squad. Coaches Joe Crimi, Walter Stark, and Some additional highlights: the freshmen placed Chris Mahon, ’16, are happy with the progress 4th in the Brooklyn/Queens Championship. the team has made and are looking forward to Some key contributors were Max Demarchi, a strong finish. who was 3rd in the 800, Alex Lomas who was 2nd in the 2 mile, Aaron DeLeon, who was 1st in the mile, and the 3200-meter relay team of Max, Alex, Aaron, and Elias Diaz came in 2nd overall. FORENSICS SPEECH & DEBATE The Forensics Season begins in October and Daniel Berhan and Emmanuel Ambroise ended good basketball IQ, while fellow senior Yann the season surpassing their personal best times continues until April. Our team has 16 members Camara will be stationed in the middle ready and is a nice mix of all four years. There have at Icahn Stadium: Daniel - 1600 meter (1 mile) in to deny the opposing players from scoring. We 4:42 and Emmanuel - 400 meter (quarter mile) in been six competitions so far, and sophomore have a few juniors who will be logging a lot of Jasha Basila, freshman Peter Rao, and seniors 54.64 seconds. Sophomore Jonathan Desilvestri minutes. Anthony Leone, Anthony Camastro threw his best throw 33'6" in the shot put. Peter Munoz, Joseph Foley, and Antoine and Matthew Smith are our cornerstone players Haran have earned a half-qual for the NYS this year; we are expecting big things. Jonathan Championships at Hofstra. Congratulations to DeSilvestri, ’19, will provide toughness off the seniors Joseph Foley, Rasheed Kelly, Patrice VARSITY BASKETBALL bench. The team knows that the road will be Legoute, sophomore Jasha Basila, and junior bumpy this year, but as long as we play hard, Frank Oliva, who have all earned membership First year coaches Erich Naumann and Michael smart, and together as a family then we will be Kondyra are excited about the 2017/2018 in the National Forensics League. Senior Joseph successful. The Varsity team is currently in the Krug has also earned a degree of Superior Varsity Basketball season. The team consists of CHSAA "B" division. six seniors and eight juniors. Point guard Neil Distinction. Thanks also go to our alumni judges Hickey, ’18, provides the team with toughness who are so generous with their time - Justin and quickness. His speed on defense will cause Ruiz, ‘13, Michael Younan, ‘17, Aiden Birth, ’17, nightmares for the opposing team. Michael JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL William Tarrant, ‘14, Tim Sullivan, ‘16, Jonathan Oscategui, ‘17, and Max Bogusz, ‘15. Remon, ’18, is an explosive player with a The Junior Varsity basketball team is enjoying a 37 38 ACCREDITATION

Principal Richie Diaz announced on May 4, 2017 that Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary earned accreditation from AdvancED. This action was About AdvancED taken at the AdvancED Accreditation Commission meeting held in Elmhurst, NY.

dvancED provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose and NCA CASI of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing Dedicated to advancing excellence in education through student performance. To earn accreditation, schools must meet A accreditation, research and professional services, AdvancED AdvancED high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school is the world’s largest education community, serving and improvement. engaging 30,000 public and private schools and school systems in more than 70 countries and serving over 16 “Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents and community million students. AdvancED is the parent organization of the that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly School Improvement (NCA CASI), Northwest Accreditation qualified educators,” stated Principal Richie Diaz. Commission (NWAC) and the Southern Association of AdvancED accreditation is recognized across state lines, which not only eases the transfer process as students Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School move from accredited school to accredited school but also assures parents that the school is meeting nationally Improvement (SACS CASI). accepted standards for quality and successful professional practice. NCA CASI is a non-governmental, voluntary association of Dr. Mark Elgart, President/CEO of AdvancED, “AdvancED Accreditation is a rigorous process that focuses the nearly 10,000 public and private elementary and secondary entire school on the primary goal of creating lifelong learners. Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary is to schools throughout the world. be commended for engaging in this process and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.”

Parents and interested community members can learn more about accreditation at www.advanc-ed.org.

39 FATHER TROIKE SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - 50TH ANNIVERSARY

The daily schedule consists of optional morning Mass, a few said. “We work with each individual student just as Father hours of classes, lunch and sports. Troike worked with all of his students. He knew them all very well and could pinpoint their strengths and address their Matthew Dybus, associate development officer at weaknesses to make them the best possible leaders they Cathedral and director of the Troike Program, is proud of his can be. We try to continue that work and we remember students and the young men they are becoming. Father Troike as a man who had such admiration from his students and was able to give so much to them.” “We continue the vision of Father Edward Troike because he had the vision of seeing young men needing the help to become leaders. Father Troike envisioned a place in which young men could prepare and not just for the priesthood but also to be strong Catholics in all aspects of life,” said Dybus.

In the summer of 2017, Cathedral “The program allows students to take the next step in developing their faith as Catholic leaders before they even Preparatory School and Seminary enter Cathedral or any Catholic high school.” hosted the 50th year of its Father Matthew Quinones of Divine Mercy Catholic Academy, Troike Summer Leadership Program. Ozone Park, is a first year Squire. “I expected to come here this summer when school ended and I wanted to go From "The Tablet" because I knew I would learn a lot and didn’t want to regret missing it because you never know what can happen,” said The faith-based session allows for young men to be Quinones. challenged and strive for greatness in their schoolwork as well as to train for leadership roles among their friends and peers.

The beloved late Father Edward Troike taught mathematics at the school and is remembered as a fun-loving priest. Ordained in 1956, he joined the Cathedral Prep faculty in Brooklyn in 1962. The following year, he moved when the Elmhurst branch of the school opened. During his teaching years, he battled cancer, yet his energy never faded and he inspired all of his students, not only in the classroom but Anthony Leone, an incoming junior at Cathedral and a also in life. He died in 1974 at the age of 44. summer camp counselor, has attended the Troike Program for three years. “In the mornings, we help out the students The program helps sixth, seventh, and eighth graders realize “Of course you have to do your work, but it’s worth it with their school work and then in the afternoon we coach their God-given gifts and how to utilize them. and the days are a lot of fun. A leader is someone who is humble and always looking out for people who need help. the sports teams which allows us to give back and show the The Squires are sixth graders advancing into seventh grade Hopefully, after the program I can help teach others about leadership skills we have learned,” he said. and are challenged to tap into their potential. being closer to God and being a leader.” “As I grew into a young man, I realized I really wanted to go The Crusaders are rising seventh graders who focus on Father Joseph G. Fonti, president of Cathedral Prep, works to Cathedral because this is a great place and a place that preparation for the upcoming high school entrance exam. to continue the legacy of Father Troike. you will want to be at. You get attention that you don’t get anywhere else and create very strong relationships.” Men for Greatness are the incoming freshmen learning what “I hope these young men can take the spirit of Father Troike it takes to be a member of the Cathedral community. and be leaders in their communities and in the church,” he 40 PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY AND PROMISE

Dear Alumni and Friends of Cathedral Prep, Our Statue of Mary, located in front of the school on 92nd Street, was recently cleaned and refurbished. As part of this project, a 350 brick walkway was placed around the statue. Cathedral Prep is offering brick engraving opportunities to all, especially alumni. Consider honoring or memorializing a loved one, a Cathedral memory, or faculty member.

This is your opportunity to be a permanent part of the future of Cathedral. It is also a special way to keep memories alive. The funds raised will go to our Education Endowment Fund to keep Cathedral strong for her next 100 years.

Please call the Alumni and Development Office at 718-592-6800 ext. 120.

Thank You Loik Uddin, Class of 2018 To the following donors, who have supported our Cathedral is special because of the unity this Pathway to Prosperity and Promise: school has--it’s a family. This school has a certain foundation based on education and Alumni Association Vinny LaPuma, ‘01 love. Cathedral is a school that challenges Maria & Vincent Camastro Stephanie Larrea you to be your best academically, and to John Casey, ‘57 Richard Lata, ‘71 improve your spiritual growth. The school Class of 1965 Mastrolembo Family encourages every student not to be followers, Jacqueline & Thomas D’Alto Juli & Tim McCleary but leaders. I am happy to be a part of the Catholic community as I continue my Lou D’Amico, ‘82 Mr. & Mrs. Mercaldi academic growth in school. Cathedral Richie Diaz, ‘96 Joan Mullaney expects its students to work to their full Kathy & Jim Dilg Mary Munoz potential, and also be open to receiving help Frank Dwyer, ‘79 Nita & Mihai Murariu from the many people willing to work with Frank Dwyer, ’79 & Janet Corcoran John O’Brien, ‘01 them to set them onto the path of greatness. Mary Anne & Tom Early, ‘74 Bill Oettinger, ‘80 Friends of the Nihill Family Peter Pennolino Father Joseph Fonti, '84 George Reese Mrs. & Mr. Kevin Jackson Msgr. Robert J. Romano, ‘68 Jornada Movement Brooklyn Diocese Anthony Sucich, ‘66 Kevin Kozlowski, ‘05 Grace Troike McNally Rev. James Kuroly, ‘98 Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tuseo TESTIMONIAL

41 Cathedral Prep Is Home to New Bishop Ford Center From "The Tablet" January 3, 2018 By Matthew O'Connor Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio celebrated Mass and blessed the new Bishop Francis X. Ford, M.M. Center during his pre-Christmas visit to Cathedral Prep and Seminary, Elmhurst.

Following the liturgy, the entire student body, faculty and many alumni gathered for breakfast with the bishop.

The Bishop Ford Center, on the lower level, provides a stage for speeches, presentations and announcements.

“Cathedral Prep is one of our best schools because we have so many young men here considering the priesthood,” said Bishop DiMarzio. “Over a hundred years we have been giving young men a chance to discern a vocation, which ever it might be in life.

“Today we are dedicating a portrait and a room to Bishop Ford. We have proposed him for canonization and it is a long road. He actually went to the former Cathedral Prep in Manhattan. We have him pictured here and the young men can see him and know that someone went through what they’re going through and is now being considered for sainthood and that provided such great inspiration.”

“Through dedicating the Bishop Ford center we will learn of his life,” said Father Joseph Fonti, president of Cathedral. “A boy from Brooklyn, a boy from Cathedral, and a boy who discerned doing something great for God, Bishop Ford’s life and strength will help us all in so many ways.”

Father Fonti said the day was “an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. The head of our family, Bishop DiMarzio, is here to celebrate with his family and as the father of this house we are so happy he is here.”

He added that alumni and students consider Cathedral to be home and often return for visits.

Principal Richie Diaz said he was excited for the benefits that the Bishop Ford Center will provide for his students.

“The dedication of the Bishop Ford room is a tremendous example of what it means to be a Catholic young man in the diocese and, for our young men, it is a concrete example of what they can do in life and to dream big as they dedicate themselves to the Lord.

“We will use this space to learn more about him and dedicate ourselves to God through his inspiration.”

42 WAYS TO GIVE & PLANNED GIVING

We need your help to fulfill our mission to form men for greatness. By your participation you will play an active role in assisting us to form them in the ways of Christian maturity and academic excellence. Please contact the Office of Development to make a difference.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday,Saturday, M Mayarch 6,1, 20182017 Brotherhood Event @ Belle Harbor Yacht Club 19th Annual Alumni Reunion & Immaculata Award Dinner @ Cathedral Prep Saturday, April 21, 2018 20thWednesday, Annual Alumni May Reunion24, 2017 and Immaculata Dinner Senior - Alumni Luncheon @ Cathedral Prep Wednesday, May 23, 2018 SeniorFriday, - AlumniMay 26, Luncheon 2017 @ Cathedral Prep Friday,Graduation May 25, Ceremony 2018 @ St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Brooklyn GraduationThursday, June Ceremony 22, 2017 @ St. James Cathedral-Basilica, Brooklyn Thursday,24th Annual June Golf 21, 2018Classic @ North Hills Country Club 25th Annual Golf Classic @ North Hills Country Club Friday, November 3, 2017 Friday, November 9, 2018 ThirdCathedral Annual Crusader Cathedral Club Crusader Super Club Raffle Super @ RaffleCathedral @ Cathedral Prep Prep Cathedral A Alumnilumni Basketball Basketball League League All alumnialumni are are welcome welcome to play,to play, please call the alumni office to join a team!

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