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AUGUST27: Arrival of new students28-31: Orientation of new students31: Arrival of upper classes for evening meal

SEPTEMBER1: Orientation for the entire student body2: Classes begin5: Labor Day (no classes)13: Full Faculty Meeting28: Lawn Party

OCTOBER9-14: Seminarian Retreat17: Classes resume18-19: Alumni Days

NOVEMBER11: Veterans’ Day (no classes)22: Thanksgiving vacation after classes  & pastoral assignments28:  Classes resume

DECEMBER12: Last Class Day13: Study Day14-17: Examinations

JANUARY11: Second Semester Begins16: Martin Luther King Day observed (no classes)17: Full Faculty Meeting23: National March for Life

FEBRUARY20: Presidents’ Day (no classes)

MARCH1: Ash Wednesday (no classes)6: Mid-semester break begins13: Classes resume

APRIL12: Easter Break begins after class and pastoral assignment24: Classes resume

MAY8: Last Class Day9: Study Day10-13: Examinations

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As this academic year draws to a close, I’m reminded of all the changes that have occurred atPope St. John XXIII Seminary over the past few years -- including our name! Our capital cam-paign, Pathway to the Future, has transformed our campus; a renovated Chapel, a new frontentrance, a fire protection system and a new Learning Center.

That transformation is ongoing and continues in avariety of ways. First, in a few weeks the 13 men ofthe Class of 2016 will be ordained and begin theirpriestly ministry. When you read their biographies

along with their formation reflections you will, I believe, further your appreci-ation for their dedication and the mission of Pope St. John XXIII.

And on the subject of vocations, this issue describes our efforts to increase en-rollment with a new website as well as the addition of a new Language Ministry Program to our curriculum. The latterwill offer Spanish language and culture coursework--an ever increasing need in today’s Church. The Seminary has andwill continue to make available an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program for our seminarians fromnon-English speaking countries.

You will also find a two-page photo spread that traces the evolution of the Learning Center from last June’s Ground-breaking to its completion and Dedication by Cardinal Seán this past month.

Our faculty is also evolving; Rev. Paul Helfrich, B.H., has been recognized as a Missionary of Mercy and Ann Orlando,our long-time Professor of Church History, is retiring after 6 years of dedicated service. Congratulations to both!

Finally, you will learn of the spiritual transformation of one of our seminarians, Anthony Cipolle, through several pil-grimages to the Holy Land and beyond.

Enjoy the Newsletter and, as always, thank you for your prayerful and gener-ous support.

Rev. William B. Palardy, Rector

WHAT'S INSIDE:

• Class of 2016 Memories• Missionary of Mercy• The PSJS Vocation Story• Pilgrimage Transformation• Learning Center Dedication

Pope St. John XXIII...Transformed

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Telling the PSJS Vocation Story Fr. Paul Helfrich Named A Missionary of Mercy by Pope Francis

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As I reflect back on my experiences in these historic and holy lands, I must admit that it is life-changing to walk whereJesus walked, but by looking at the bigger picture, I also realize that it is even more thrilling to follow His example andto answer His call in our own lives— to be set apart, to be a light in the darkness, and to make a difference in this world.

Father Paul Helfrich, B.H., Pope SaintJohn XXIII National Seminary professorand spiritual director, received a veryspecial honor at the Vatican on AshWednesday when he was named one ofover 1,000 priests as a Missionary ofMercy by Pope Francis.

Father Helfrich and the other mission-aries will spend the balance of the Jubilee Year of Mercy,which runs until Nov. 20, serving as unique signs of God'smercy with special authority to pardon sins that carry penal-ties that only the Holy See could previously absolve.

According to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, who serves aspresident of the Pontifical Council for Promoting NewEvangelization, “the missionaries are being entrusted withthe mandate to announce the beauty of the mercy of Godwhile being humble and wise confessors who possess agreat capacity to forgive those who approach the confes-sional."

Father Helfrich’s reac-tion to being named aMissionary of Mercywas one of shock fol-lowed by excitementsince he had consideredapplying for the posi-

tion but never actually pursued it. Consequently, when in-formed that he had been selected without even applying heknew it was a calling from the Lord. “My first reaction wasshock” Father Helfrich recalled. “I had no idea it was com-ing. My next reaction was excitement because I had readabout it on the Vatican website months before. I had con-sidered applying but I decided that there wasn’t enough in-formation to know what it might entail and how it mightimpact other responsibilities. So, I just dropped it and neverreally pursued it. When my superior informed me that I hadbeen selected, I felt that the Lord was really inviting me todo this.”

In addition to his ability to forgive sins previously re-served for the Holy See through the end of the Year ofMercy, Father Helfrich sees his role as an encourager of thesacrament of reconciliation.“The idea is that we will per-haps have the ability to be more persuasive and encourag-ing of people to go to confession though activities such asleading or preaching at penance services and to be espe-cially welcoming to people who come to confession.”

Pope Francis provided all the inspiration the Missionariesof Mercy needed to take on their expanded role during an

opening talk in the Pontiff’s audience hall on February 9.“I had never been that close to the Pope before so it wasexciting to hear him speak about being a Missionary ofMercy. It was a very pastoral talk. It wasn’t canonical or theological. It was about having the heart of a father in con-fession, realizing that often times this is a difficult experi-ence for people, and being very compassionate,understanding and welcoming is extremely important.”

The Missionaries of Mercy were chosen from all overthe world, including China, united Arab Emirates and EastTimor. In North America there are 125 missionaries fromthe united States and 10 missionaries from Canada.

Father Helfrich was ordained in 2000 after a successfulcareer as an attorney and 20 years as brother in the Broth-erhood of Hope religious order beginning with its foundingin 1980. Since his ordination, Father Helfrich has remainedwith the Brotherhood of Hope as a priest, serving in a num-ber of campus ministry positions before joining the facultyof Pope St. John XXIII in August 2014.

In an effort to increase the effectiveness of its recruitment efforts, Pope Saint JohnXXIII National Seminary has undertaken a number of initiatives to maximize its pres-ence and appeal to potential candidates both locally and nationally.

“As our Seminary infrastructure evolves, so must our recruitment efforts,” said KyleRyan, Chief Financial Officer, regarding the new state-of-the-art Learning Center andthe recent enhancements to recruiting initiatives. “We hope the changes that have beenmade to the website, taking a fresh look at our advertising placements and sendingour men out into parishes will collectively provide an increased appeal to men whoare considering a vocation to the priesthood later in life.”

WEBSITE : One of the most notable changes is an all-new website the seminarylaunched last year – www.psjs.edu. Photos are larger and navigation is more intuitiveand user friendly with key areas prominently displayed on the home page. Easily ac-cessible tabs entitled, Is God Calling You? Why Pope St. John XXIII? What’s New, andMeet our Seminarians make nav-igating through the site’s key information extremely easy. The homepage also includes a convenient link to the seminary’sextremely active Facebook page which has over 2,400 “likes” and a 4.7 out of 5 favorable review rating. “Initial analyticalresearch shows that the new site is a success as awareness is clearly building and visits to the site have increased dra-matically since our launch,” Ryan added.

ADVERTISING: The seminary also relies on traditional media to share its vocation mission. Earlier this year, currentseminarians were surveyed on the kinds of media they viewed, read and listened to before coming to the seminary. Thesurvey was intended to determine where our advertising placements would be the most effective. Survey submissionsare currently being evaluated with the findings to be used for improving our future promotional efforts.

VOCATION TALKS: Last month, the seminary dispatched the entire community of over 60 seminarians to deliver vo-cation talks at local parishes as part of Good Shepherd Sunday, the day each year that the church seeks prayers for reli-gious vocations. This gave John XXIII seminarians an opportunity to communicate the message that men can discernfor ordination to the priesthood later in life.

LANGuAGE MINISTRY: Given the influx of Hispanic Catholics into the united States and the growing number ofdioceses where Spanish is the predominant language, this fall the Seminary will add a “Certificate in Hispanic Ministry”to the curriculum. It will offer small group tutoring sessions led by a Spanish language instructor. With this new program,a seminarian could participate in tutoring sessions every semester he is at the seminary. It would also include a pastoralplacement in a Spanish speaking parish as well as a course in Hispanic Ministry for the Church in the united States.With the successful completion of the program, the Seminary would attest that the seminarian is prepared to begin priestlyministry in a Spanish speaking setting.

Through all of these efforts, our mission to prepare men for ordained priesthood is being expanded in a variety of ways.

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The Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary gradua-tion Class of 2016 ............As we say a temporarygoodbye and celebrate this class that has contributedso much to the XXIII community, the members of theclass were asked to reflect on their years of formationand answer the following questions:

• What was your most memorable moment? • What will you miss most?

The Class of 2016 Bids Farewell

DEACON KEVIN YARNELL – DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Kevin was born in Pennsylvania and, while in the 4th grade, moved to Florida where he attended aMethodist Church and actively participated its youth program. Following high school Kevin attendedFlorida Southern College where he earned his BS in Physics and Mathematics. He later received hismaster’s degree from Shenandoah university in computer education. Kevin worked at Tampa Catholicfor 28 years teaching computer, physics, and math courses and serving as the school’s technology di-rector. His spiritual journey from Methodism to Catholicism and on to seminary consisted of manysmall steps in which he felt God’s direction. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys long distance bicycling,

hiking (even in winter), and golf. Home Parish: Incarnation, Tampa, Florida.

“Yes, I’ve learned a lot but, more importantly, I’ve grown as a person. I’m not the same guy that arrived here 5 yearsago. God used classmates, good friends, my pastoral assignments, and even non-technical mountain climbing to prepareme for ministry. I’ll always be grateful to those who made this possible.”

Deacon Kevin will be ordained a priest on May 21st, at the Cathedral of St. Jude, St. Petersburg, FL.

CHARLES G. RUOFF - DIOCESE OF VENICE, FL

Chuck was born in Philadelphia and raised on the South Jersey Shore. He earned an A.A.S. in Jour-nalism and a B.A. in PR/Communications. Chuck graduated from a high school minor seminary withthe Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. He has spent 20+ years in politics and government working atthe municipal, county, state, federal, and international level including Deputy Mayor of his home town-ship in South Jersey, Constituent Relations Officer under two NJ Governors, Intergovernmental AffairsSpecialist for FEMA, and working abroad (Bosnia, Kazakhstan, & East Timor) as an electoral advisorfor the u.S. State Dept., and uN. Chuck is a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member.

"What I appreciated most is what I'll label as the Triple "I" backfield formation of intimacy, instruction, & involvement.Intimacy: the mellow reflection & prayer time in the nobly simplistic confines of the Seminary chapel.Instruction: the one-on-one relationships with academic professors, advisors & spiritual directorsInvolvement: the camaraderie with the Seminary family-community.Although mournful, the most gripping memory has to be the death of Fr. Tom Schmitt, the Seminary's beloved Dean ofStudents."

Deacon Chuck will be ordained a priest on June 18, at the Epiphany Cathedral, Venice, FL.con Kevin will be ordained on May 21st, at the Cathedral of St. Jude, St. Petersburg, FL.

By Anthony Cipolle ‘17

Pilgrimage Memories for a Seminarian

“Take your people on pilgrimage!”- Pope St. John Paul II

“Be shepherds living with the smell of the sheep.” - Pope Francis

These short decrees from our Holy Fathers inspired meto make several pilgrimages recently. A “pilgrimage” isquite different than a vacation. The “pilgrim” embarks ona spiritual journey where he lives out his faith while re-en-forcing his ultimate goal in life, which is union with God.It was with this in mind that I recently traveled to Egypt, Is-rael, and Turkey.

I always knew trips like these would be special, but ac-tually being there and walking the historic hillsides ofJerusalem, horseback riding through the desert to the Pyra-mids of Giza, exceeded every expectation—it also taughtme important lessons that we can all apply to life today. One of my most vivid memories of Jerusalem was the

thought of all the battles andwars the Israelite armiesfought, the Babylonians, Per-sians, Syrians, and Egyptians.During these battles, the chil-dren of Israel would turn toGod, but once they had peaceand prosperity they would turnand forget God. Throughout

history, when enemies approached, or when they hadplagues and famines, the Israelites would call upon thename of the Lord again, but only to abandon him when theirlives improved.

unfortunately, it’s not much different today. When weare doing well we have the tendency to forget about God,but when we get sick, or need something, we cry out for hishelp. It reminded me that although it’s perfectly acceptableto reach out to God in bad times, it is equally important togive praise and worship to my Creator during good times,too—who knows, perhaps more good days will come.

Before I left on my journey, people told me that when Igo to Israel, I’ll never look at the Bible the same way again.”They were right. The Bible stories I heard all came to lifein the Holy Land. Scripture came alive as I had never imag-ined or as Jesus said, “I tell you, if they keep silent, thestones will cry out!” (Lk 19:40) The stones did cry out tome with the warmth, familiarity, and love of our Lordthrough people, places, and things.

One morning justbefore dawn, whenthe night is darkest, Iwalked to the HolySepulcher. Just in-side, I climbed thestairs to Mt. Calvary,and as I arrived at the landing a feeling of familiarity andwarmth enveloped me. I was especially eager to make myway to the foot of the Cross and pray because there werenot a lot of people there that early in the morning. The feel-ing of familiarity overtook me, and it got downright per-sonal when the voices started sounding extremely familiar.That’s because as I rounded the column, I could see that itwas Fr. Nestor celebrating Mass atop Mt. Calvary— I wasnot traveling with Fr. Nestor, one of our seminary professorswho just happened to be there at the same time! Jesus isalive today, and He continues to bring people from darknessinto light.

Another amazing moment— and one that I will cherishforever — is when all thirty of the pilgrims I was travelingwith, including three priests, prayed over me and laid handson me in the “upper Room” where Jesus instituted theSacraments of Holy Orders and the Eucharist.

I was also moved by our visit to Cana, the site of theWedding Feast in the 2nd chapter of John where Jesus per-formed His first miracle after His mother, Mary, advised thehead waiter, “Do whatever He tells you.” That was goodadvice then and it is equally true now. This is what I loveabout the Bible—it shows us how to live—it’s not just abunch of stories; it’s truth, it’s a solid road map to living ourlives today.

Another amazing experience took place as I stood on theshore of the Sea of Galilee. I could almost see Jesus step-ping into a small fishing boat searching for some peace andquiet on the beautiful sea. And then again when visiting Ca-pernaum it was easy to imagine a crippled man being low-ered through the roof for our Lord to heal.

I had many similar inspiring experiences in Egypt tracingthe routes we believe the Holy Family took during theirjourney to Egypt. When Jesus, Mary, and Joseph saw thegreat pyramids in Giza, they were 3,000 years old then;today they are over 5,000 years old!

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JORGE V. ROCHA – DIOCESE OF PROVIDENCE, RI

Jorge was born in the Cape Verde Islands and moved to Providence, RI at the age of 11. After grad-uating from Classical High School, he earned a B.A. in Journalism from Franklin Pierce university(Rindge, NH) where he also played collegiate soccer. Jorge received an M.A. in History from Prov-idence College where he also worked in the Athletic Media Relations Department for eight years.Jorge was ordained a Deacon on May 16, 2015. Home Parish: Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Prov-idence, RI.

"The community at Pope St. John XXIII is wonderful and the experience at the seminary has been joyful because ofit. I am grateful for the many life-long friendships that were built and I will miss the day-to-day community prayer,dialogue and laughter with the seminarians, faculty and staff."

Deacon Jorge will be ordained a priest on June 25, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, RI.

MATTHEW J. GREGORY--DIOCESE OF PORTLAND, ME

Matt was born in raised in southern Maine. He is a graduate of Cheverus High School ('94). He earneda B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical university. Matt worked in theaviation industry for ten years as a flight instructor and in aircraft sales. After leaving the aviationfield, Matt spent three years working in experiential marketing for a firm in Portland, ME prior to en-tering the seminary. Home parish: Holy Cross, South Portland, ME.

"My time at John XXIII has been such a blessing. I will greatly miss the brotherhood that is part of seminary life, butI am leaving with friendships that I know will last into eternity."

Deacon Matt will be ordained a priest on May 28, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port-land, ME.

PHILIP R. SCHULZE - ARCHDIOCESE OF HARTFORD, CT

Phil was born and raised in New York, NY where he attended Bronx High School of Science. He thenwent on to earn a Bachelor of Architecture from the university of Notre Dame, as well as an MBA inReal Estate Appraisal and Investment Analysis at the university of Wisconsin Graaskamp Program.He has spent 30+ years in the architectural design, real estate finance and development sectors, withhis former position as head of corporate real estate for uBS Private Banking in the Western Hemi-sphere. Home Parish: Church of the Holy Family (The united Nations Parish)--New York, NY.

“Upon arriving here for the commencement of classes in August 2013, I had a very powerful feeling and inner under-standing that I was ' in the right place.' I soon discovered that the Seminary’s mission bolsters one's capacity to getthrough a myriad of challenges including academics, lifestyle adjustments, time management, etc. And I would beremiss if I didn’t mention how much I will miss the Seminary cuisine!”

Deacon Philip will be ordained a priest on May 21, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Hartford, CT.

BRIAN O’SHAUGHNESSY—DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH, GA

upon his graduation from high school, Thomas Brian O’Shaughnessy enlisted in the united StatedMarine Corps where he served in the infantry for four years. After completion of his military serviceBrian enrolled in the university of North Carolina at Wilmington, earning a B.S. in Geology, with aminor in Mathematics. Brian went on to attain a double B.A. in English and Philosophy from the uni-versity of South Alabama in Mobile. While living in Mobile, Brian worked in urban renewal and lateras a GED and pre-GED teacher inside a Federal Correctional Facility in Folkston, GA. He attends

Our Lady Star of the Sea, Saint Mary, GA.

"I'm a better man for having undergone seminary formation at PSJS because of the intelligent, accomplished and goodmen that I lived with, ate meals with, prayed with, and studied alongside. I'm a more well rounded man because of thepriests and professors that challenged my mind and my heart, and I'm a more humble and loving person because of myministry assignments. The Diocese of Savannah and Pope Saint John XXIII National Seminary offered me an oppor-tunity to be formed for the priesthood and for that I'm most grateful. Please pray for me and all of my classmates."

Deacon Brian will be ordained a priest on June 4, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah, GA.

THOMAS GRIFFIN – DIOCESE OF NORWICH, CT

Tom has been a Connecticut resident all his life, born and raised in Hartford and moved to Hebronabout thirty years ago. He holds a B.A. in English and Theater and has attended Master’s programsat the National School of Banking and Finance, and at Holy Apostle’s College and Seminary. Tomspent over thirty years in banking, most recently as First Vice President, Secondary Market Operationsat New Alliance Bancorp in New Haven. He is the proud father of a daughter and two sons.

“My main remembrance is the realization that no matter how good or how capable we think we are, we cannot dothis alone. Anything we achieve in our ministries now and in the future is entirely because of the Holy Spirit workingthrough us – all we have to remember is to not get in the way.

Probably my most memorable moment is our Installation as Acolyte in First Theology--the first liturgical step on ourjourney to the Priesthood. It brought our class together in a very unique way and gave us a bond that we will shareonly with each other. I am going to miss the friends right down the hall that I have made over the past four years ."

Deacon Tom will be ordained a priest on June 25, at the Cathedral of St. Patrick, Norwich, CT.

Dr. Ann Orlando served as adjunct faculty member at Pope St. John XXIII seminary from fall,2010 to spring, 2016, teaching Church History I and Church History II to the first year theologians.“Dr. Orlando taught us to see history as more than just a list of names and dates. She expected usto remember a lot of names, of course, but she also taught us to see the history of the Church asthe ongoing story of humanity's relationship with God,”according to Patrick Grode ‘18.

Dr. Orlando received her licentiate and doctorate degrees in sacred theology from the WestonSchool of Theology.

Ann is an excellent, and dedicated teacher and a generous colleague. Her contributions to Pope St. John XXIII willbe greatly missed.

PSJS Bids Farewell to Dr. Ann Orlando

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DAVID DOUGLAS BARRETT—ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND

Doug was born and raised in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. An Anglican priest of 32 years, hehas two sons, David and Robert and one daughter, Angela, who passed away on Jan. 3, 2010. He retiredas an Anglican priest in 2011 from the Diocese of Fredericton, New Brunswick. In August of 2012 heapproached the Most Rev. Martin Currie of St. John's under the Pastoral Provision. However, whilehis application was making its way through the Vatican, his wife, Gwen, of almost 39 years, enteredinto her eternal rest on Sept.26, 2013. Doug is now a Seminarian for the Archdiocese of St. John's,Newfoundland.

“I came to PSJS on a condensed program. The friendships , both faculty and students I have made here over the lasttwo years have been awesome. I will never forget Fr. Miceli's warm initial greeting, so welcome after the immigrationdelay I experienced at the U.S. border. In just a month's time I will again be back to cooking for myself! I will miss thehearty and delicious seminary meals, for sure. The Seminary faculty, students and staff will forever be in my thoughtsand prayers. God bless you all.”

CARLOS E. GOMEZ -- DIOCESE OF DES MOINES, IA

Carlos was born in El Salvador. In 1999 he earned a Law Degree from the universidad Centroameri-cana José Simeón Cañas (uCA), a Jesuit university in San Salvador, El Salvador. In 2003 he earneda Doctorate Degree in Criminal Law from The university of Valencia Spain. He practiced law privatelyand he also was a Law Professor and Law Researcher for ten years in El Salvador and in Spain. Homeparish: Our Lady of the Americas, Des Moines, IA.

“As I graduate from Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, I prepare for another step in life: Ordained Ministry.Seminary formation has been so enriching. I will miss the fraternity among seminarians, the same that I expect to enjoywith my Bishop, brother priests, deacons and seminarians of my Diocese and, of course, with the community I willserve.”

STEVE MATTHEWS—DIOCESE OF ALBANY, NY

Born in Queens, NY, Steve is one of seven children. In his early 20’s he spent a couple of years in aseminary, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Theology. He left the seminary to pursue a career inbanking and payment processing operations and training, which brought him to live in California for22 years. He returned to his home state of NY and is now a candidate for the priesthood for the Dioceseof Albany, NY. He was ordained a Transitional Deacon by his Bishop in May 2015.

“My main takeaway from my years at PSJS is to "expect the unexpected!"And my most unexpected and memorable mo-ment was serving as one of the Deacons at Pope Francis’ Mass in DC. What I will miss most is silence near the chapel!”

Deacon Steve will be ordained a priest June 18, at the Cathedral of the Immculate Conception, Albany, NY.

PATRICK J. RICE – DIOCESE OF ALBANY, NY

Patrick was born in New Jersey, raised in a small town called River Edge, NJ. He earned a B.S. inMarketing from Manhattan College in Riverdale NY. He spent 27+ years in the Commercial Tire In-dustry. Patrick is one of 8 children; his older sister Mary Jane is a member of Opus Dei and his Fatherwas a Permanent Deacon in their home parish of St. Peter the Apostle in River Edge, NJ. Home parish:St. Mary’s, Ballston Spa, NY.

“I arrived four years ago at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary discerning God’s call for me. Iam delighted to say that the journey has proved fruitful. My life has been transformed in many areas: my spirituality;my knowledge of Scripture; my understanding of people; and lastly my personal growth. I am a different person; mylife skills have been honed to better serve God’s people. I have Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary to thank forthat gift!”

Deacon Patrick willl be ordained a priest on June 18, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Albany, NY.

JONATHON D. FRELS - DIOCESE OF TYLER, TX

Jonathon was born and raised in south Texas. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from South-west Texas State university and then a Ph. D. from Texas A&M with a specialization in organic chem-istry and catalysis. For nine years he worked for a major chemical company as a research scientist.During that time he volunteered at his parish as a catechist for 7th and 8th graders and helped out withthe parish’s sacramental formation process. Home parish: St. Mary’s, Longview, TX.

“My time here at John XXIII National Seminary has been wonderful. I've learned a lot, I've grown inmy faith, and the seminary has helped form me into the pastor that Christ is calling me to be. I'm a little sad to beleaving, but I'm going with good memories and good friends. Many thanks and many blessings to you all.”

Deacon Jon will be ordained a priest on June 11, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Tyler, TX.

STEVE MADDALONI - DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY

Steve was raised on Long Island where he attended public school and a public university, SuNY at Al-bany, where he earned a BS in business administration. After several years in the business world, Stevemoved to Italy for a time where he taught English in a small language institute in Treviso. This expe-rience launched him into his life as a teacher. He earned his MA at CW Post, Long Island universityand then taught English and history to ESL students at the high school level for 17 years. During thistime, Steve earned an MA in theology from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception on Long Is-land.

“If you’re considering entering the seminary, Pope St. John XXIII is the one to attend! I've very muchenjoyed my time here, and I'll miss this community in so many ways. All the best to the men who study here and the menand women who work here. You will always be in my prayers.”

Deacon Steve will be ordained a priest June 25, at St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, NY.

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CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAYOCTOBER 2015

LEARNING CENTER COMPLETEDDECEMBER 2015

GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONYJUNE 2015

CARDINAL SEÁN O’MALLEYDEDICATION APRIL 27, 2016

THE PSJS XXIII LEARNING CENTERFEBRUARY 2016

FR. PALARDY OPENING BLESSINGJANUARY 2016

POPE ST. JOHN XXIII NATIONAL SEMINARYLEARNING CENTER

REV. CHARLES J. HEALEY, S.J. PAVILION DEDICATION APRIL 27, 2016

ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGAUGUST 2014