CONTENTS CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY HISTORY AND MISSION OF CATHEDRAL PREP ___________________________________ 2 MESSAGE FROM RECTOR-PRESIDENT, VERY REV. JOSEPH FONTI, ’84 _____________ 4 SCHOOL AND SEMINARY MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL, MR. RICHIE DIAZ, ‘96 ______________________________ 5 ANNUAL REPORT AND WINTER NEWSLETTER MESSAGE FROM DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI AFFAIRS ____________________________ 5 MESSAGE FROM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT - VINCENT LA PUMA _________ 6 THE CATHEDRAL PREP ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS THOSE WHO DEVELOPMENT REVENUE REPORT _____________________________________________ 7 ANNUAL GIVING _____________________________________________________________ 8 SUPPORT US IN OUR MISSION TO FORM MEN FOR GREATNESS. MATCHING GIFTS ___________________________________________________________12 OUR MEN FOR GREATNESS EMBODY FAITH, SCHOLARSHIP, AND MSGR. FELDHAUS BECOMES DIOCESE'S OLDEST PRIEST _________________________13 SCHOLARSHIPS & TUITION ASSISTANCE _______________________________________14 SERVICE. MAY GOD BLESS ALL WHO SUPPORT CATHEDRAL THE PETER J. FRIEL MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING __________________________________15 THROUGH THE ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAM, SAINT MATTHEW SAINT MATTHEW SOCIETY ____________________________________________________16 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPPORT CATHEDRAL PREP __________________________17 SOCIETY, SCHOLARSHIPS, TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND, AND THE 22ND ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC ___________________________________________18 DONATIONS OF EVERY KIND. 18TH ANNUAL IMMACULATA DINNER & ALUMNI REUNION _____________________20 CATHEDRAL PREP MARKS 100 YEARS OF GREATNESS __________________________22 IT'S NOT WHERE YOU START, IT'S WHERE YOU FINISH ____________________________23 OMISSION STATEMENT CATHEDRAL'S IMPACT FROM 50 YEARS AGO __________________________________24 THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS HAS TAKEN HOMILY OF BISHOP CHAPPETTO - WHERE IT CONTINUES - MAY 9, 2015 __________25 WHERE IT CONTINUES GALA PHOTOS _________________________________________26 GREAT CARE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF THIS REPORT FOR WITH GRATITUDE & LOVE BY FRAN HEASLIP ____________________________________27 GIFTS GIVEN BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2014 AND SEPTEMBER 30, WHERE IT BEGAN - WHERE IT CONTINUES - PHOTO COLLAGE ___________________28 BLESSING OF THE STATUE ____________________________________________________30 2015. IF YOUR NAME WAS OMITTED OR IMPROPERLY NOTED, CATHEDRAL ALUMNI BASKETBALL LEAGUE ____________________________________30 PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES. IF YOU NOTICE SUCH AN CARDINAL DOLAN PAYS A VISIT TO CATHEDRAL PREP _________________________31 INTERSCHOLASTIC & ATHLETIC NOTES ________________________________________32 ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY US IN ORDER THAT OUR RECORDS CAN BE CATHEDRAL PREP LAUNCHES VIANNEY PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT ___34 CORRECTED. SEEDS OF CATHEDRAL TRACK PROGRAM BEING PLANTED _____________________35 CATHEDRAL MEN OF GREATNESS ORDAINED TO THE PRIESTHOOD ______________36 FATHER SEAN MAGALDI ORDAINED FOR THE DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE ___36 PHOTOS AND ARTICLES USED WITH PERMISSION OF THE TABLET, ED MEET OUR NEWEST ALUMNI - CLASS OF 2015 __________________________________37 WILKINSON, EDITOR. PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY AND PROMISE _____________________________________38 ST. PIUS X PREPARATORY SEMINARY REUNION _________________________________39 WAYS TO GIVE & PLANNED GIVING __________________________________________40 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 1 HISTORY AND MISSION OF CATHEDRAL PREP athedral Prep began its illustrious history in the Fall of 1914 at the corners of Atlantic and CWashington Avenues in Brooklyn, NY. In 1963 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 Fa boy could be comfortable discerning a 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 4,700 men graduates, the program at Cathedral continues to offer Pyoung men living in Kings and Queens Counties, 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. 2 ino Russo and his staff at Gargiulo’s hosted a wonderful cocktail hour, Nfeaturing seafood and carving stations, and an outstanding meal followed Cathedral Prep Celebrates by a beautifully decorated cake and coffee. 100 Years Of Catholic Academic Excellence And Forming Men For Greatness s we concluded our Centennial events, close to 500 members of the Cathedral APrep community gathered on Sunday, October 4th, at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY, to celebrate Cathedral’s illustrious history. fter dinner, two of our Men of Greatness, Alums Father Chris Bethge, ’07, Aand Steve Somers, ’78, gave testimonials of the academic and spiritual foundations they received while at the Prep. r. Joseph Fonti, ’84, Rector-President, spoke of Cathedral’s history and mission. FHe thanked the loyal alumni and benefactors for their past and continued support. Father acknowledged and awarded former and present Rector- Principals and Faculty with the Immaculata Award for their service and dedication to Cathedral. Next, Fr. Fonti and Principal Richie Diaz, ’96, made a special floral presentation to Administrative Assistant Fran Heaslip, who is retiring after 31 years at the Prep. he evening concluded with the Tsinging of our school song, the athedral Prep was established in 1914, and is proud to call over 4,700 men “Salve Regina.” The 100th Anniversary Cgraduates. Cathedral continues to offer young men from the greater New event was a great success thanks to York Area a personalized, superior education. the event sponsors, dinner attendees, and donors, who with the present r. James Kuroly, ’98, opened the afternoon with grace, followed by a community set the path for the next Fchampagne toast delivered by Bishop Paul Sanchez, ’66. The sell-out crowd century. watched a video presentation on Cathedral produced by Alum Tim Harfmann, ’10, assisted by DeSales Media, under the leadership of Msgr. Kieran Harrington, ’89, and Ed Wilkinson, ’65. Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio thanked all for joining together to help celebrate Cathedral. He spoke of the great past and present work at the Prep and asked for continued support and prayers. 3 elcome to Cathedral Prep! ADMINISTRATION W & SCHOOL SERVICES Brother Alumni and Faithful Friends: Very Reverend Joseph G. Fonti, ’84, S.T.L. “For all that has been – Thanks. For all that shall be – Yes” Rector-President This past school year was filled with an abundance of festivity as Mr. Richie Diaz, ’96, M.A., M.S. Ed. we marked our 100th year of Forming Men for Greatness. Principal, College Guidance Gathering first at St. Joseph’s Co-Cathedral in Brooklyn, a block Reverend James A. Kuroly, ’98, M.A., M.S. Ed. away from 555 Washington Avenue where it all began, and then Assistant Principal of Academics celebrating here at the Prep where the excellence continues, we concluded our celebratory year with a Gala dinner at Gargiulo’s Mr. Joseph Russo, ’79, B.A. in Coney Island. A full house – over 470 – comprised of alumni, Assistant Principal of Student Life former and present faculty, and loyal supporters joined Bishops Mr. Louis D’Amico, ’82, M.B.A. DiMarzio, Sanchez, ’66, and Massa in giving thanks to God, rekindling friendships, and Business Manager renewing commitments to keep Cathedral serving the Diocese for the next 100 years. SPIRITUAL FORMATORS I invite you, as you page through our Annual Report, to renew your own commitment to Cathedral. If you are an Reverend James A. Kuroly, ’98, M.A., M.S. Ed. alum, may the highlights in this report in and outside of the Reverend James Rodriguez, M.A. classroom return you to the happy memories of your own SCHOOL SERVICES days at Cathedral moving you to secure them for your brother Crusaders of today. If you had the privilege as a Ms. Erin McDonough, M.S. former faculty member of forming young minds in the ways Vianney Program Coordinator of knowing and souls in the ways of believing, may you be Mr. Larry Medina, B.A. moved with gratitude to support the dedicated efforts of Athletic Director those on the faculty today; those who continue to carry the torch of learning and formation. Fraternity Program Coordinator And if you are a faithful supporter or a first time giver, may the good work being done in the name of academic excellence and Gospel virtue encourage you to invest in the mission, Mr. Jeremy Reyes, M.S., M.B.A. purpose, and success that has been and continues to be so vibrantly alive at Cathedral. Student Activities Coordinator In this jubilee year we offer God a wholehearted