19th Annual Alumni Reunion & Immaculata Dinner · 19th Annual Alumni Reunion & Immaculata Dinner CATHEDRAL PREP SCHOOL & SEMINARY Celebrating the 50th & 25th ... Bishop Ignatius Catanello

19th Annual Alumni Reunion & Immaculata Dinner

CATHEDRAL PREPSCHOOL & SEMINARY

Celebrating the

50th & 25thAnniversary Classes (1967 & 1992)

& Honoring AlumsDaniel Friel, ′73 & Father Robert Whelan, ′74

Saturday, May 6, 2017 · 5:00 p.m.

We are proud to congratulate our brother

Reverend Robert Whelan

2017 Honoree and Recipient of the

Immaculata Award

Your more than 30 years of dedication to

Cathedral Prep and Vocations is a blessing to all

God Bless You

With Love,

Christina & Terry, Rita, Barbara

& The Whelan Family

Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary

We are proud to congratulate our brother

Reverend Robert Whelan

2017 Honoree and Recipient of the

Immaculata Award

Your more than 30 years of dedication to

Cathedral Prep and Vocations is a blessing to all

God Bless You

With Love,

Christina & Terry, Rita, Barbara

& The Whelan Family

May 2017

Brother Alumni and Friends:

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our Alumni Reunion Dinner. As we gather

for this annual event to relive fond memories and rekindle friendships, we are

filled with gratitude for all our Cathedral years, experiences, and blessings.

Honoring all alumni this night, we give special recognition to those celebrating

their 50th & 25th anniversaries. We also highlight the accomplishments of

two of our esteemed alumni who will receive Cathedral’s highest honor, the

Immaculata Award: Reverend Robert Whelan, ̀ 74 and Mr. Daniel Friel, ̀ 73.

Since their days as students at Cathedral to the present, both of them have

shown, a love, loyalty, and pride for Alma Mater.

Proud of our past, excited about our present and looking forward to our future,

I thank each of you for joining us this evening and for all that you do and give

to help Cathedral in its mission to form “men for greatness.”

In Christ,

Very Reverend Joseph G. Fonti, `84

Rector-President


Father Robert Whelan attended Cathedral from 1970-1974. After graduation, Bob received a B.A. in English Literature from Cathedral College (Douglaston) and M.Div. from Immaculate Conception Seminary (Huntington) in 1983. On May 21, 1983, Father Whelan was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Brooklyn. After serving his pastoral year at St. Gerard Majella in Hollis, Father Whelan served as parochial vicar at St. Sylvester (Brooklyn) and St. Teresa Avila (Queens). Following these parochial assignments, Father Whelan assumed the duties of the Director of the Office for Vocations. After a five year service of helping men discern the possibility of priesthood, Father Whelan was appointed pastor of St. Augustine Church (Brooklyn). He currently serves as the pastor of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Bayside. From his time as the Director of the Vocation Office till present day as a Board of Trustee member to both St. Joseph’s Seminary (Dunwoodie) and Cathedral Prep School and Seminary, Father Whelan has been an ardent and influential proponent for vocations.

Father Robert Whelan


Daniel Friel attended Cathedral from 1969-1973. Daniel Friel quite literally understands the meaning of the Cathedral brotherhood coming from an Irish-Catholic family, he was second of six Friel brothers to attend Cathedral following his older brother Bernard, ‘72, then followed by Connell, `77, Peter, `78, Kevin, `81, and Paul, `85. Daniel was known for his love and participation in the Cathedral program, he was active in 10 teams and organizations during his Cathedral tenure, most notably Varsity Basketball. In 1977, Daniel graduated from Cathedral College with a B.A. in Psychology. Post graduation, Friel worked for 22 years at the Securities Industry Automation Corporation and was named a Vice President for the last five. Then, for the last 17 years, up till March of 2016, Dan worked for the International Securities Exchange. Once again, he worked his way up through the company ultimately being promoted to the title of Chief Information Officer of ISE. Daniel will be joining his late-classmate, Frank Palombo, as an Immaculata Award recipient.

Daniel Friel


Our MissionFounded as a preparatory high school, in 1914, Cathedral is also a seminary; a place where boys 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.

Our SchoolProud to call over 4700 men graduates, the program at Cathedral continues to offer the young men of 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 as 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.


1999Cardinal Anthony Bevilaqua, '43

William Flynn, '45

2000Bishop John McGann, '44

Gregory Ronan, '67

2001Msgr. Thomas Brady, '53

Edward Wilkinson, '65HS

2002Bishop John Snyder, '45

Hugh Mulligan, '44

2003Msgr. Vincent Keane, '52

Raymond Ferrara, '68

2004Msgr. Philip Reilly, '54Raymond Coutien, '72

2005Msgr. Eugene Feldhaus, '40

Timothy Reynolds, '73

2006Msgr. John Bracken, '61

Richard Lata, '71

2007Msgr. John Casey, '48

Joseph Pfeifer, '74

2008Msgr. Richard E. Marchese, '65

Dr. Francesco Cesareo, '77

2009Rev. Joseph Cunningham, '57

John Lorenzetti, '65HS

2010Bishop Ignatius Catanello '60Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, '63

2011Msgr. George Deas, '45

Larry Loesch, '67

2012Msgr. John Maksymowicz, '65

Stephen Somers, '78

2013Bishop Raymond Chappetto, '65

Bishop Paul Sanchez, '65John Casey, '57

2014Msgr. Michael Hardiman, '69Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, '73

2015Past and Present

Rectors and Faculty Members 100th Anniversary

2016Msgr. John Delendick, '68Msgr. Robert Romano, '68

Mr. Frank Palombo, '73

Past Immaculata Honorees


Crusader Craft Beer Night at Brooklyn Brewery

Thursday, May 18th starting at 7:30pm

Come out and have a brew with former classmates and brother alum! Take a tour of the famous Brooklyn Brewery, have a bite to

eat, and reminisce on old times!

$40 per person - 3 hour open bar, food, tours

Register online at cathedralprepalumni.com


OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENTBAYSIDE, NEW YORK

ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY

CONGRATULATES OUR BELOVED PASTOR, FR. ROBERT WHELANAS HE IS HONORED BY

CATHEDRAL PREP WITH THEIRIMMACULATA AWARD

YOU ARE SO DESERVING OF THIS GREAT HONOR AND WE ARE SOGRATEFUL TO GOD TO HAVE YOU AS PASTOR OF OURWONDERFUL PARISH.

WE HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR EVENING. MAY GOD BLESSYOU ALWAYS.

THE ROSARYALTAR SOCIETY

MAY 6, 2017


Congratulations to Former Vocation Director Father Robert Whelan, `74!

Father Sean Suckiel, `03Vocations Director

Diocese of Brooklyn


Congratulations to 2017 Honorees:

Daniel Friel

&


Best Wishes to all Alumni Classes

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Congratulations And Best Wishes

to The Immaculata

Award Honorees:

Father Robert Whelan,

Daniel Friel and the Classes of ’67 &

‘92

CARING FOR OUR FAMILIES FOR OVER

100 YEARS SINCE 1913


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Dan,Congratulations on being named as a recipient of

this year’s Immaculata Award. This distinctive award, named in honor of Cathedral’s patroness,

The Immaculate Conception, recognizes alumni attempting to emulate the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Ten

Evangelical Virtues.The example of your remarkable life, which is so reflective of Mary’s virtues of purity, prudence,

humility, faithfulness, devotion, obedience, poverty, patience, mercy, and sorrow has been an inspiration to us all. No one we know, more exemplifies the ideals of Cathedral Prep and is more deserving of this accolade.

And we also know that Dad and Brother Peter are looking down on you this day from heaven with

enormous pride.

We pray that God may continue to abundantly bless you and your family.

Your Loving And Devoted Mother, Siblings& Their Families


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Most sincere congratulations to our Honorees

Mr. Daniel Friel


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Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2017 Immaculate Award

Father Robert Whelan ‘74

Daniel Friel ‘73

Danny – All of us from Brooklyn Cathedral are proud of you!

- Raymond & Mary Courtien


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Congratulations to the Immaculata Award Honorees

Daniel P. Friel, `73&

Reverend Robert Whelan, `74

and

The 50th Anniversary Class of 1967&

The 25th Anniversary Class of 1992

Cathedral Prep Alumni AssociationExecutive Board

Vincent LaPuma, `01Ken Engesser, `74Frank Dwyer, `79

Arthur Vollmerhausen, `88Sal Candela, `02

Tim McClearyMatthew Dybus, `11

Saint Francis DeSales Parish Congratulates

This Year’s Immaculata Award Honorees

Father Robert Whelan, `74

& Daniel Friel, `73

Saint Francis DeSales 129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Belle Harbor, NY 11694

Monsignor John Bracken, `61 Reverend James Cunningham

Reverend William Sweeney, `73


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Saint Francis DeSales Parish Congratulates

This Year’s Immaculata Award Honorees

Father Robert Whelan, `74

& Daniel Friel, `73

Saint Francis DeSales 129-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd.

Belle Harbor, NY 11694

Monsignor John Bracken, `61 Reverend James Cunningham

Reverend William Sweeney, `73

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Prayer for the Courage to be Great

Heavenly Father, Give me the courage to strive for the highest goals,

to flee every temptation to be mediocre. Enable me to aspire to greatness, as Pier Giorgio did,

and to open my heart with joy to Your call to holiness.

Free me from the fear of failure. I want to be, Lord, firmly and forever united to You. Grant me the graces I ask You through Pier Giorgio's

intercession, by the merits of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Prayer to Know My Vocation

Lord, I want to be happy in this life and spend eternity with You in the life to come.

From the first moment of my existence, You knew my vocation.

Please help me discover Your plan for my life. Help me to know myself.

Help me to overcome my fears. Help me to want what You want. Help me to trust You completely.

Send Your Holy Spirit into my mind and heart so I can see the gifts You have given me and hear Your call to serve the Church.

Increase my desire to bring others to You and to help them reach heaven.

Mary Most Holy, Mother of God, pray for me, that I can discover my vocation

and have the courage to respond in faith. Amen.


Prayer for the Courage to be Great

Heavenly Father, Give me the courage to strive for the highest goals,

to flee every temptation to be mediocre. Enable me to aspire to greatness, as Pier Giorgio did,

and to open my heart with joy to Your call to holiness.

Free me from the fear of failure. I want to be, Lord, firmly and forever united to You. Grant me the graces I ask You through Pier Giorgio's

intercession, by the merits of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen.

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Prayer to Know My Vocation

Lord, I want to be happy in this life and spend eternity with You in the life to come.

From the first moment of my existence, You knew my vocation.

Please help me discover Your plan for my life. Help me to know myself.

Help me to overcome my fears. Help me to want what You want. Help me to trust You completely.

Send Your Holy Spirit into my mind and heart so I can see the gifts You have given me and hear Your call to serve the Church.

Increase my desire to bring others to You and to help them reach heaven.

Mary Most Holy, Mother of God, pray for me, that I can discover my vocation

and have the courage to respond in faith. Amen.


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Thank you to all who helped make this night possible:

Stephen Somers, `78

Vinny LaPuma, `01 and Gary Lombardo, `00

Timothy Harfmann, `10

Maspeth Press 6620 Grand Ave

Maspeth, NY 11378

Ludwig’s Catering 5-33 Beach 126th street

Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Grand Florist 65-37 Grand Ave

Maspeth, NY 11378

The Ruffle Bar Mr. Fred Ciappetta 919 Crossbay Blvd.

Broad Channel, NY 11693

&

Music by Rich Parasimo (917) 734-0782

Congratulations to our current Rector-President and Alum

Father Joseph G. Fonti, '84

on your 25th Anniversary as a Priest.

The Cathedral Prep Community thanks you for your 25 years of dedication and service to the

Church as a priest of Jesus Christ.


Thank you to all who helped make this night possible:

Stephen Somers, `78

Vinny LaPuma, `01 and Gary Lombardo, `00

Timothy Harfmann, `10

Maspeth Press 6620 Grand Ave

Maspeth, NY 11378

Ludwig’s Catering 5-33 Beach 126th street

Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Grand Florist 65-37 Grand Ave

Maspeth, NY 11378

The Ruffle Bar Mr. Fred Ciappetta 919 Crossbay Blvd.

Broad Channel, NY 11693

&

Music by Rich Parasimo (917) 734-0782

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Congratulations to our current Rector-President and Alum

Father Joseph G. Fonti, '84

on your 25th Anniversary as a Priest.

The Cathedral Prep Community thanks you for your 25 years of dedication and service to the

Church as a priest of Jesus Christ.

Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminarygold

Congratulations to Fr. Bob Whelan

******* 2017 Immaculata Award Recipient

******* From Your Friends and Classmates

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Cathedral Prep Queens Class of 1974


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Alumni of St. Pius X Prep

Congratulates the 2017

Immaculata Award Recipients

Danny Friel

And

Father Bob Whelan

Fratres in Unum


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WE SALUTE ALMA MATER

WITH DEEP AND ABIDING

AFFECTION AND GRATITUDE

FOR THE GREATEST OF GIFTS

THE FINEST CLASSICAL EDUCATION

THAT ANY STUDENT COULD EVER RECEIVE

AND THE FINEST PREPARATION FOR

A LIFETIME OF SERVICE

AD MULTOS ANNOS

RONALD G. RUSSO, ESQ. AND DIANE R. RUSSO

CLASS OF 1966


WE SALUTE ALMA MATER

WITH DEEP AND ABIDING

AFFECTION AND GRATITUDE

FOR THE GREATEST OF GIFTS

THE FINEST CLASSICAL EDUCATION

THAT ANY STUDENT COULD EVER RECEIVE

AND THE FINEST PREPARATION FOR

A LIFETIME OF SERVICE

AD MULTOS ANNOS

RONALD G. RUSSO, ESQ. AND DIANE R. RUSSO

CLASS OF 1966

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CONGRATULATIONS

DANIEL FRIEL

AND

FATHER ROBERT WHELAN

UPON RECEIVING THE

“IMMACULATA AWARD”

AS WELL AS THE CLASS OF ‘67 AKA “THE ALOOFS”

ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY!

From

Reverend Philip J. Pizzo and Lawrence Loesch ‘67

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Congratulations Danny Friel and the Class of 1977

Fr. Francis Rella, Administrator (’77)

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Community, Fort Dix, NJ

Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Byzantine Rite), New Brunswick, NJ

Saints Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church, Somerset, NJ

Congratulations Father Bob

on receiving the

Immaculata Award!

Lisa and Richard Dolan


Congratulations Father Bob

on receiving the

Immaculata Award!

Lisa and Richard Dolan





On Thursday, June 22nd Cathedral Prep will be hostingThe 24th Annual Golf Outing

at North Hills Country Club in Manhasset!

Dust off those clubs and get ready to hit the links for Cathedral!

Register online at www.cathedralprepalumni.com

Brochures are also available at this event!

Call (718) 592-6800 x 120/137 for more details.





Congratulations Honorees!I salute the living and the deceased members of my

wonderful Class of 1957!

~Vito DeSantisAuspice Maria Immaculata

The Knights of Columbus Council #126 Praying for Vocations!

Rev. Peter Rayder, Chaplain Alberto Velez, Grand Knight

Congratulations and Best Wishes

to


from

Bishop Raymond Chappetto, `65

Vicar General

Diocese of Brooklyn


Booster ListingRocco Iannarelli, '72

James Howard

Joseph Grdinich

Ben Jackson, '93

In memory of Michael Passarelli

With deep appreciation for the dedicated and inspirational faculty and my ever supportive classmates

on the 50th Anniversary of our graduation.

~David Leach ‘67

Congratulations! Loving husband, caring father and grandfather, loyal friend, mentor, Christian, role model, athlete, musician, technology professional, and entrepreneur. We are so grateful for all you do for us. We love you and couldn’t be prouder.

Love, your family,

Margaret, Dierdre, Elizabeth, Catherine, Paul, and Shaia

Danny Friel 2017 Immaculata Award


Congratulations to this year’s

Immaculata Award Honorees

and

the Classes of 1967 & 1992

Vinny LaPuma, `01 Gary Lombardo, `00

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19th Annual Alumni Reunion & Immaculata Dinner · 19th Annual Alumni Reunion & Immaculata Dinner CATHEDRAL PREP SCHOOL & SEMINARY Celebrating the 50th & 25th ... Bishop Ignatius Catanello