2014–2015 Annual Report
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St. Andrew Academy
St. Ann Academy
Four campuses, one mission The four campuses of the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport provide a Christ-centered, academically rigorous learning environment where cultural diversity is welcomed and celebrated. Students are nurtured, encouraged and challenged in preparation for a successful life of leadership and service.
St. Augustine Academy
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St. Raphael Academy
“ Our children have grown in a fun and caring environment that is not only academically strong but one that is helping to instill in them fundamental values and morals that will guide their whole lives.” —ST. ANN ACADEMY PARENTS JOE AND MICHELLE FORMATO
The promise of something more. TRULY REMARKABLE THINGS ARE HAPPENING WITHIN OUR FOUR CATHOLIC ACADEMY SCHOOLS. Singly and collectively, each and every day, our schools display growth, promise and glimmers of brilliance. Our students show talent, resilience and gratitude through hard work, service to others and a tremendous sense of school spirit. Opportunities abound. Dedicated teachers nurture and challenge our students to grow and develop in meaningful—and often measurable—ways. They make the most with less and draw on their own resourcefulness to unlock the potential in each child. They sow the seeds of lifelong learning and teach lessons that shape lives.
Strength in numbers
A haven for holistic education
By bringing together the strengths of our four schools under
For so many families, the Catholic Academy campuses are a safe
one umbrella, we have become stronger as a whole. By sharing
haven for learning and enrichment, a respite from the sometimes
resources, talents and curriculum, we’ve been able to increase
bleak secular environs that surround them. Even in lean times,
efficiency and reduce operational spending, while still maintaining
our families make sacrifices to send their children to the Catholic
high academic standards.
Academy because they’ve had a lesser experience and know
Despite undergoing these changes over the past year, our student enrollment has been stable overall. However, achieving these
what’s missing. They’re looking for higher standards, stronger values… something more.
enrollment numbers required significant funds for financial aid.
Thank you for making a meaningful education possible for
If not for the many generous donations from the individuals and
deserving children. Please join us in fulfilling our promise for a
organizations listed on the following pages, as well as from the
strong future and a sense of hope, faith and possibility for every
newly launched Bishop’s Scholarship Fund, this would simply not
child entrusted to us.
have been possible. Within these pages you’ll read stories from an accomplished alumnus, a dedicated board member and a devoted parent, all of whom shed light on the remarkable impact of our school community. Together we are all united by a common goal: to provide deserving children with the academic and spiritual foundation they need to achieve their potential—now and throughout their lifetimes.
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It all starts with a strong foundation. When I was installed as the Bishop of Bridgeport over two years ago, I spoke of the need to build spiritual bridges among believers and people of good will. I believe that our Catholic Academy of Bridgeport does this in a unique way by serving young people of all faiths, providing excellence in education, and guiding the spiritual, moral and intellectual development of our children. Our schools are integral to the mission of the Church, connecting people in ever-greater unity and assisting our young people in their spiritual journey to the Lord. I am very proud of our students and all that they achieve academically each year, and I am even more encouraged by their life of faith and virtue supported by our learning communities. The quality education provided by the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport provides a vital bridge towards future economic opportunity and personal advancement for our students. Education is their pathway to success in life, and we want to share the gift of Catholic education with as many children and young people as possible. Those whose names are listed in this report have made a commitment to provide a superior, quality education to the children of Bridgeport. They have also worked diligently with me and the Board of Directors, principals and teachers of the Academy in the education of 949 elementary school children.
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Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has taught us to see that when the faith is lived well, then it is being preached well—and I believe our schools meet this challenge by serving as vibrant, faith-filled learning communities that nourish and sustain our children. Your generosity assures that their education is not only excellent by academic standards, but will give them the moral character and religious faith essential to help them navigate every bridge they meet in their lives as they become future leaders and faithful citizens. I thank you for your generous support in our efforts to further strengthen our schools and help them continue to grow in the future, and I invite you to join me in continuing the great work of the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport for the children entrusted to its care.
THE MOST REVEREND FRANK J. CAGGIANO BISHOP OF BRIDGEPORT
Reflections and many thanks The past two years since our last annual report have been filled with hard work, generosity, new endeavors and extraordinary fidelity to our mission and our students. We thank especially Bishop Caggiano for his unswerving commitment to our school, his confidence in our former Advisory Board to transform us into a true Board of Directors and the daily dedication of that Board. The principals and faculty have followed the call of Christ to go forth and teach in His name and with little worldly recognition; they labor to raise the future citizens of our Church and our world. Our 949 students honor us by the academic progress they make which allows them to all apply to fine Catholic, private and public high schools and then to pursue a college or advanced degree. But best of all they honor us by their living out the moral principles and religious values they learned during their formative years of faith and academic formation at the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport.
To those who find their name in this report, as well as the many others who care, pray and support our students, I say thank you. Your support touches my heart and enables us to live the Gospel adage, “Those to whom much is given, much is required.” We never take your generosity for granted.
SISTER JOAN MAGNETTI, RSCJ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Academic strength.
Success beyond measure. While many public schools across the state continue to struggle with standardized tests, as evidenced by the recent low passing grade results of the state’s Smarter Balance Assessment (SBAC), students in grades 3–7 at each of our Academy schools sat for the TerraNova, a similar achievement test administered to ensure our students are learning at the same level as other students around the country. Performance results are in, and collectively, Catholic Academy of Bridgeport performed at or above the national average in Reading, Language and Mathematics.
collaboratively with principals to evaluate teacher performance, testing, curriculum and professional development for faculty.
It is with the help and guidance of our faculty and staff that our students are able to make great advancements, both developmentally and academically. We recently hired a full-time Director of Instructional Leadership, who will oversee the entire academic program, work
Additionally, we provide students with the best possible instructional support and personalized learning opportunities though Catapult Learning and other teacher-based learning remediation.
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More accolades
“ Dear Young People, The Church expects great things of you and your generosity. Don’t be afraid to aim high!” —POPE FRANCIS
Humanities Students from St. Ann’s and St. Augustine’s were recently named winners in Fairfield University’s “Poetry for Peace Contest”—the most winners from any schools in Bridgeport or Fairfield. With more than 1,000 entrants, this contest was a cause for celebration.
Service Leadership St. Augustine Academy received an Award for Exemplary Service Programs from Fordham University’s Executive Center For Catholic School Leadership and Faith-Based Education. The award, which recognizes outstanding service contributions to local, state and national organizations, noted our school’s participation in 15 different initiatives. Last year a student at St. Ann’s raised $200 in medical supplies for Sacred Heart University’s medical mission trip to Guatemala.
Green Energy & Science St. Raphael’s was also honored with two first-place awards in the annual statewide green energy poster/ essay contest called “eesmarts,” sponsored by Energize Connecticut, Eversource and the United Illuminating Company (UI). Raphael placed first in both the Grade 1 and Grade 2 categories—topping more than 700 contest entries!
Math Achievement St. Raphael’s won a Platinum Award from Mathletics, the nation’s leading online math achievement program. Additionally, St. Andrew’s students in grades 6–8 completed over 50,000 math programs through IXL, the most comprehensive practice site available for grades K-12.
High School Matriculation After receiving their diplomas in June, 100% of Catholic Academy of Bridgeport’s 8th grade graduates went on to high school to continue their studies. Notable placements include: Fairfield Prep (8 grads), Lauralton Hall (8 grads), St. Joseph’s (11 grads), Notre Dame (16 grads) and Kolbe Cathedral (30 grads). All other students matriculated at local public and technical schools.
More Enrichment In July 2015, more than 70 students in grades 4–8 participated in a “Jump Start” summer enrichment program on the campus of St. Augustine. Along with academically challenging activities focused on numeracy, literacy and test preparation, the program included field trips, daily music classes, weekly art workshops, and twice daily opportunities to pause and pray. Jump Start was made possible thanks to generous grants from the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities and the Society of the Sacred Heart. Pre-and post-assessment tests showed remarkable improvements for all students who participated.
Higher Standards In August we welcomed a new Director of Instructional Leadership for our four campuses. Wendy Vaca, who brings 15 years of experience with the Archdiocese of New York, will work to maintain and improve students’ level of academic achievement. She will demonstrate results to parents, donors and the Board of Directors.
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Education for the greater good Tom Gaudett, Alumnus AFTER GRADUATING FROM ST. AUGUSTINE’S A DECADE OR SO AGO, Tom Gaudett went on to Fairfield Prep and then Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2014. From there he applied to Teach for America and immediately landed a job—as a fifth grade public school teacher back in Bridgeport, where he grew up. He felt an impulse to teach, he said, to give back to the community, to pay it forward and provide others with the type of education that shaped him most. When asked which institution made the biggest impact, you
“As a young kid I didn’t always want to study. My mom sensed I
might be surprised by his answer. He named St. Augustine’s,
needed something different. She resisted the pressure to send
where he spent his elementary and middle school years, as the
me to public school like everyone else, even though it was
most formative by far.
inconvenient and a financial sacrifice. Now, looking back, I can see
“Through Fairfield Prep and Harvard I got a world class education.
her decision definitely changed my life.”
They helped me to excel academically, without any doubt,” he
At St. Augustine’s the teachers gave him the inner tools, the
says. “But who I am and what I believe and what I will do in my life
beliefs and confidence to move forward productively in his life, he
is mostly attributable to St. Augustine’s.”
says. “They laid a great foundation academically and in character
Gaudett says it was the emphasis on holistic development that made all the difference.
formation, preparing me for college and for whatever else I’ll face in the years to come.” Now in his second year of teaching at the Hall School, Tom says he loves his job and intends to stay for a while. “There are many
“ Wherever life takes me, I’ll be ready to serve.” —TOM GAUDETT
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things I want to do, but teaching is definitely high on my list. Wherever life takes me, I’ll be ready to serve.”
Giving back, for a lasting impact Dennis Boyd, Board Member DENNIS BOYD IS A FORMER CATHOLIC ACADEMY of Bridgeport Board member who keeps on giving back, even though his own children are now grown. About 10 years ago, he began serving on the finance committee,
working hard to
where he became actively involved in a program developed called
grow this valuable
Leaders of Tomorrow.
program,” he explains.
The concept of Leaders of Tomorrow is simple: the monies raised by individual benefactors go directly to pay for the tuition of individual students. The program gives donors the opportunity to sponsor a student for an academic year—or, in the case of Boyd, for several academic years. Dennis is proud to sponsor a young girl named Maria, currently in the third grade. He has been supporting her tuition for several years, and plans to continue supporting her through the eighth grade. The two have a nice relationship and enjoy conversations about schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and all the fun things going on at the busy St. Andrew’s campus. (Kids can choose from
“ We’re working hard to grow this valuable program.” —DENNIS BOYD
“It’s very rewarding for all involved. We’re also working to grow the endowment of the Academy and to really use it to advance the schools and to continue to support tuition.” As President of a real estate investment management firm in Southport, Connecticut, Dennis has a busy schedule but always finds time to serve in the community. There is a lot of poverty and need in Bridgeport, he notes, and this is what youngsters and families are up against. “The Academy keeps tuition as low as they can but it’s tough.”
Band, Choir, Piano, Karate, Girl Scouts, Cooking Club, Newspaper
Boyd has a vision of growing the program even further, pushing
Club, Fashion Club, Get Fit Club or Crochet Club in the after-
it out to more families in more neighborhoods. For now, if you’d
school program alone!)
like to get involved or learn more, please contact Susan Cecere at
Having seen Leaders for Tomorrow grow steadily from day one,
203-362-2990 or by email at scecere@diobpt.org.
Boyd was thrilled to experience the impact in person. “We’re
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The search
“ I now realize that the sacrifice is worth it.”
for something more
—KIM CAVALLO-DANIELE
Kim Cavallo-Daniele, Parent WE ALL WANT TO DO WHAT’S BEST FOR OUR CHILDREN, but sometimes it’s hard to know just what that means. In the case of Kim Cavallo-Daniele, it turns out that means following your instinct, or mother’s intuition. Kim sent her first son Steve to St. Andrews and watched him grow and thrive. He went on to Notre Dame High School in Fairfield, then to UConn, where he is currently an engineering student in his junior year. Since she and her husband loved St. Andrew’s for Steve, they
As Kim tells it, her daughter desperately missed St. Andrews, as
didn’t hesitate to enroll their youngest daughter Kaylee there
did she, and so one day they made another family decision—to
for PreK. “It’s like a family,” she says. “I loved the home feel, the
make the switch back to St. Andrew’s. As a surprise for Kaylee’s
warmth of the teachers, the strong emphasis on values, character
birthday, Kim wrapped up a St. Andrew’s sweater. When she
development, and academics.”
discovered they were sending her back to St. Andrew’s, Kaylee
But after a year or two they made a family decision to move out
was filled with joy.
of Bridgeport up to Trumbull, a suburb recognized for its great
“I now realize that the sacrifice is worth it,” says Kim. “I’m not
schools. And since they were now paying for college, it made
going to buy a coffee every day and it’s a bit of a drive. But it’s
sense to enroll Kaylee in the Trumbull schools.
where we want to be.”
Things were okay. “We weren’t displeased,” she said, “It just felt
Things are now better than ever. Kim is now a coach at St.
like something was missing.”
Andrew’s, and her daughter is in 6th grade. Now it’s a home away from home for them both.
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Financial summary Our financial profile for 2014–2015 found below reflects a year of sustained enrollment, major commitments to scholarship, generous fundraising, growth in endowment and a strong commitment to preserve and enhance the academic program. Our average tuition is $4,500. In 2014–2015, 65% of our students
families by offering scholarships that are guaranteed each year
qualified for financial assistance. We are very fortunate to have
that the student remains in our schools. Our Leaders of Tomorrow
several foundations partner with us in our mission of providing
program, also in it’s 5th year, pairs our donors with individual
a safe environment and educating the inner city youth in
students and encourages both financial and emotional support
Bridgeport. We receive scholarship funding from The Inner City
for the child. Donors receive report cards and letters from their
Foundation for Charity and Education, the Raskob Foundation,
students and are able to communicate with the student if they
the CEO Foundation, the Kremer Foundation and the William
choose. The students benefit greatly by knowing there is another
Pitt Foundation. We also have a New Student Initiative Fund in
adult in their lives who believes in the value of their education.
it’s 5th year. Generously funded each year by individual donors,
Altogether, over $2,000,000 is raised each year in scholarship for
the New Student Initiative Fund recognizes the struggles of our
our students.
Ordinary Income/Expense July 2014 To June 2015 INCOME Family Contributions Scholarship Funds
2,873,542.00 981,639.00
ABA
666,668.00
Board Fundraising Activities
462,295.00
Other Contributions TOTAL INCOME
785,251.00 5,769,395.00
EXPENSES Compensation and Benefits
4,981,617.00
Other Expenses
1,070,516.00
TOTAL EXPENSES
NET ORDINARY INCOME
6,052,133.00
-282,738.00
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Tom Chadzutko
Donors
Chair of the Advisory Board
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Boyle
Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Brasa
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Addeo
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Breault
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Ahern
Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Breeden
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Alban-Davies
Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Brennan
Mrs. Linda Nykaza Albanese
Mrs. Dorothy A. Broderick
Mr. and Mrs. David L. Albright
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brosnahan
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Alexander
Miss Theresa A. Brown
Mrs. Maria M. Alicea
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Almeida
Mr. and Mrs. Steven R. Brown
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Altier
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Browne
Ms. Maria R. Altieri
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brusco
AS CHAIR OF THE BOARD of the Catholic Academy of
Mr. Joseph Alves
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Brusco
Bridgeport, I want to thank you personally for your on-going
American Century Investments
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Brusco
support and commitment to Catholic education. Our focus,
Mrs. Lucinda I. Ames
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley T. Bryk
as a Board of Directors, is to make sure that the Catholic
Mrs. Frances C. Anastas and Ms. Diane M. Ginty
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Bumgardner
Ms. Linda Anderson
Sr. Grace Butler, rscj
Ms. Mary E. Anderson
Ms. Nanette J. Buziak Lexow
Mr. Raymond V. Andruskiwec
Ms. Paula H. Byczko
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Antidormi
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Cabot, Jr.
Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut
Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano
Academy has the necessary tools and resources to bring forth the best in the students and families entrusted to us. They have chosen our school because of the values, strong academics and commitment to the mission of Catholic education. This past year our Board has been strengthened to become not merely an advisory board but a Board of Directors with responsibility for the governance of our Catholic Academy of Bridgeport. St Ann, St Raphael, St Andrew and St Augustine will continue to receive the full dedication and support of our 12 member Board of Directors. We represent a variety of expertise and talents, all at the disposal of 949 students in the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport. The photo above represents several Board members at the events we sponsor to raise the needed funds to be fiscally responsible for the vitality of our school. The academic and personal achievement of our students assures us they will graduate well on their way to becoming women and men of courage, faith, compassion and academic excellence.
Board of Directors
Armstrong Prickett & Associates Mr. Leonard G. Armstrong Mr. Jose Arreguin Mr. and Mrs. Perrin Arturi Mr. and Mrs. Carlos J. Aspillaga At Home in the Heights LLC Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Avery Mr. and Mrs. James L. Bailey Ms. Cheryl Baity Mr. and Mrs. Marcus D. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Balzano
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Burke
The Louis Calder Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Caliendo Ms. Caitlin E. Callaghan Mrs. Catherine S. Callagy Mr. and Mrs. John M. Callagy Mr. and Mrs. John D. Callahan, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Frank P. Cammisa, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo C. Campo Mr. and Mrs. Danilo Cantil Mr. Anthony C. Canuel Mr. Michael J. Capozziello
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Barragan
Mr. Declan P. Carbin and Ms. Elizabeth L. Halpin
Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bauer
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Card
Mr. R. Scott Beach
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carey
Ms. Lisa Creatura Beers
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Carey
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Begley
Mr. and Mrs. Gerard A. Carino
Mr. James L. Bailey
Sr. Joan Magnetti, rscj
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Benard
Mr. Joseph P. Carlucci
Mr. Daniel Bumgardner
Mr. Henry Rondon
Mr. and Mrs. James Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Gregoire Caron
Dr. Thomas Chadzutko
Mrs. Marylou Queally Salvati
Mrs. Renee H. Bigler
Mrs. Maria A. Carosella
Mr. Marc Delmonico
Mr. Andrew Schulz
Reverend Francis X. Bilung
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Carpenter
Mr. Bradford Evans
Mr. Sergio Toni
Ms. Terese Marie Bilyard
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carpenter
Mr. John J. Kennedy
Mrs. Wendy Vaca
Bishop’s Scholarship Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick S. Carriero
Ms. Carol A. Blauvelt
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Carroll
Ms. Nancy E. Bond
Mr. Anthony Carrono
The Bonfire Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John Cartolano
Borghese
Catholic Mutual Group
Mr. Ron Bouffard
Mr. Zachary Cecere
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Boyd
The CEO Foundation
Rev. Peter Lynch
Members
Most Rev. Frank J. Caggiano Msgr. William J. Scheyd, P.A. Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, A.S.C.J.
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Chakar
Ms. Diane E. Davin
Ms. Lorraine A. Faiella
Mr. Keith E. Grisell
Mr. and Mrs. Nathan R. Chaudoin
Ms. Anne M. Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Fair
Mr. and Mrs. Hector M. Guillen
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cheever, III
Ms. Carole T. Dawson
Mr. and Mrs. David S. Falk
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Guman
Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Chiappelloni
Day Pitney LLP
Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Farley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Guman
Children’s Scholarship Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Marcial Daza
Mrs. Mary Anne Farrone
Ms. Mary Ellen Guzewicz
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Cieszko, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Paolo M. De Alessandrini
Mrs. Kathleen Feeney
Mrs. Breisy Guzman
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Cipriani
Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Debano
Mr. and Mrs. James Ferguson
Mr. Christopher Cipriano
Mr. and Ms. Craig Decker
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Ferguson
Mr. Joseph Hadley and Ms. Anne Marie Reilly
Ms. Sheila J. Clancy
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. DeConcini
Mr. and Mrs. Vito J. Ferrante
Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard Hampl
Clarfeld Financial Advisors, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmine J. DeFeo
Dr. and Mrs. William J. Fessler
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Hanley
Mr. James P. Cleaver, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Pedro F. Delgado
Mrs. Maura Fiacco
Mr. Keith J. Hanrahan
Ms. Janet Cling
Mrs. Josephine C. DelMonaco
Ms. Clarissa L. Fildes
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hansen
Mr. Robert Cloutier
Mrs. Jean F. Demshak
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Finn
Ms. Elaine Harding
Ms. Lisa A. Colavito
Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. DeNicolais
Ms. Michele Rees Finn
Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers L. Harper
Mr. Richard Colbert
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Denkus
Mrs. Peter Finnerty
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Hascher
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Coles
Mr. and Mrs. William J. DeRiso
Mr. Joe Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hauptman
Mr. James A. Colica and Ms. Katherine Hanson
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Deschapelles
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Fitzgerald
Mrs. Rita S. Hayes
Ms. Jennifer DiBella
Dr. and Mrs. William I. Fitzgerald
Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Heines
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald DiGhello
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Fitzgibbons
Heineken USA
Ms. Jayne A. Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dilenschneider
Reverend Giandomenico M. Flora
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Henaghan
Ms. Daisy Colon
Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Dinger
Mr. and Mrs. John Fodor, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Henson
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Colum
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent P. DiPalma
Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Fonseca
Ms. Joyce Hergenhan
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Condon
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Diver
Four Seasons Restaurant
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos M. Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Congdon
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doherty
Mrs. Hildegard M. Fratturo
Mr. and Mrs. Ismael R. Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Conlisk
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Dolan
Mr. and Mrs. Jose A. Frazao
Ms. Nikola M. Hernandez
Mr. and Mrs.Michael G.Considine, Esq.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Donoghue
Mrs. Frances C. Freer
Ms. Judy O. Higgins
Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Conte
Mr. and Mrs. Brian P. Donovan
Mr. Ronald M. French
Mr. Tommy Hilfiger
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher F. Corapi
Mr. John Doolan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fuller
Mrs. Rebecca Hoefer
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Corgel
Mr. and Mrs. James Dooling
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ganassini
Ms. Jan Hollerbach
Mr. John M. Corsak
Miss Frances Dowling
Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo Garcia
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Holzschuh
Mrs. Raquel M. Cotto
Mr. Kevin Doyle
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Geary
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hopper
Ms. Audrey Cozzarin
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Dreyer
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen V. Gelhaus
Ms. Joan E. Howard
Mr. Donald L. Creatore
Mrs. Ann R. Driscoll
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Gigliotti
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hynes
Mr. Joseph D. Cremin
The Duchesne Fund for Ministry
Ms. Amy A. Gildea
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Iassogna
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Creveling
Mrs. Alice H. Duncan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Gingras
Mr. and Mrs. Marc E. Ioli
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Cristino
Mrs. Louise Meire Dunn
Virginia and Joel Giuffre
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Critelli
Mr. Sean Dunn
Ms. Kathryn Glagowski
The Inner-City Foundation for Charity & Education, Inc.
Mrs. Patrick C. Crossin
Ms. Donna M. D’Urso
Glenville Liquor
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Crossley
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Dwyer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Goergen
Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Crowell
Ms. Loretta Dym
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Goldsmith
Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Cuomo
Ms. Mary Jane Edwards
Ms. Heather J. Gombos
Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo D. Curra
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Ehrsam, Jr.
Gonzalez & Associates
Mr. Benjamin Cuttitta
Mr. Luis H. Eliosa and Mrs. Migdalia Roldan
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Goodfriend
Mr. Stephen I. D’Agostino
Mr. Didier E. Elizondo-Castillo and Ms. Sandra Rojas-Valverde
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. D’Amico, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Eneh
Mr. Barry Dandrea
Dr. Ann Errichetti
Mr. and Mrs. Peter DaPuzzo
ESPN
Darien Bank & Trust
Reverend Monsignor Ernest T. Esposito
Dr. and Mrs. David Cyganski Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. D’Agostino
Mr. and Mrs. Fernando M. DaSilva Mr. and Mrs. Luciano L. DaSilva Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas Davatzes Mr. and Mrs. Brian H. Davidson
Ms. Beverly Evans Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Evans Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fabbri
Ms. Victoria Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Sydney L. Gordon Mrs. Mary N. Gormley Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Gost Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gowland Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Gralia Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Grande Ms. Barbara F. Grasso Mr. and Mrs. Michael Greene Mr. and Mrs. James Greenwood
Mrs. Katherine D. Jacullo Mrs. Marilyn Jamroz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jasminski Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Jeanette Mr. and Mrs. John Joaquim Mrs. Barbara Johansen Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jones Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Antony S. Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Julian Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kabulis Mr. and Mrs. Leo E. Karl, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Katter Miss Virginia A. Kazzi Mr. and Mrs. John Keating Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Keenan, III
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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Keller
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lovito
Mr. and Mrs. William E. McKernan
Ms. Antoinette Odoardi
Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius J. Kelly
Mr. Mark J. Lubas
Mr. and Mrs. John R. McKittrick
Ms. Joan O’Grady
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent T. Luciano
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent K. McMahon
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. O’Grady
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kennedy
Ms. Patricia W. Ludgis
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. McNulty
Mr. and Mrs. Brendan J. O’Halloran
Mr. Robert E. Keogh
Ms. Cheryl M. Lui
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard F. O’Hare
Mr. Kala Khounphixay and Ms. Leah Puttusodd
Mr. Robert J. Luth and Mrs. Catherine S. Callagy
Mr. Humberto Mecatl and Ms. Amelia Aca Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meichner
Mr. and Mrs. James K. O’Neill
Mrs. Anna H. Kim
Mr. Ford R. Lynch
Mr. Peter A. Melhado
Mr. and Mrs. John J. O’Neill
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald S. King
Reverend Peter Lynch
Ms. Elizabeth V. O’Neill
Mr. William J. King
Mr. and Mrs. Jay C. Lyons
Mr. Fidel Mendizabal and Ms. Maria Meza
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Kinsley
Mrs. Shirley A. Macejko
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Merritt, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Kirmser
Mr. and Mrs. D. Scott Mackesy
Mr. John F. Metzger
Ms. Karen M. Kissling
Ms. Joan A. Macmillan
Ms. Sharon Micalizzi
Mrs. Janet Klaassen
Mr. Richard A. Magliari
Michaelangelo of Greenwich
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Klein
Mr. and Mrs. Renato Magliocco, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Mihalek
Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Knag
Sr. Joan A. Magnetti, rscj
Mr. and Mrs. William S. Miko, Jr.
Mrs. Thomas S. Knight, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Magyar
Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Miller
Mr. Richard J. Koch and Ms. Beth Eaton
Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Mahar
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Miller, III Mrs. Lucille S. Miner
Mrs. Mary S. Koehm
Deacon John W. Mahon and Dr. Ellen M. Mahon
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Kolar
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony C. Maida
MML Capital Partners
Mrs. Mary A. Kowelski
Dr. and Mrs. Russell L. Maiese
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Mocco
The George and Mary Kremer Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Makara, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dominick Modugno
Ms. Mary P. Malafarina
Ms. Jeannine Molle
Mr. John M. Kriskey and Ms. Veronica Staplefield
Mr. Luis A. Maldonado and Mrs. Yolanda M. Zuniga
Ms. Courtney Monahan
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kudlow
Manfredi Jewelers of Greenwich
Reverend Sean R. Kulacz
Mrs. Jill S. Monroe
Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Mangieri
Miss Barbara E. Kunisch
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Montecalvo
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Mannello
Mrs. Carmen Labrador
Mr. Frank R. Mori
Mr. and Mrs. Donat Marchand
Ms. Joanne M. Laffan
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Morley
Ms. Julie C. Marcus
Lanese Construction, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Morrissey
Ms. Michelle A. Margo
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lanese, Sr.
Ms. Anne Morrow
Mr. and Mrs. John Marin
Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Lantier
Mr. Robert T. Morton, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Marona
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Larkin
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moura
Ms. Elizabeth T. Marren
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Lauer
Mr. and Mrs. James Moye
Ms. Helen Martinez
Mr. and Mrs. Ned C. Lautenbach
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Muench
Mr. Matthew Mason
Mrs. Margaret S. Law
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mulligan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mastrianna
Mr. Filippo Pistone and Mrs. Sheila Quinn
Dr. and Mrs. Victor J. W. Lawrence
Mr. Thomas A. Mulligan
Dr. Claire Mastromonaco
William H. Pitt Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Nora Leary
Mr. Kevin Mulrenan
Mr. Frank Mastronardi
Ms. Janet T. Plumb
Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Leibrock
Mr. Peter Muriana
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. McAuliffe, Jr.
Polpo Restaurant
Mr. and Mrs. Louis LeJacq
Mr. and Mrs. Marc C. Murphy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. McCafferty
Mr. and Mrs. David Porado
Mrs. Ida Leonardi
Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Paul A. Musicco
Mrs. Marilyn E. McCarthy
Dr. Roc Positano
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leopold
Ms. Donna Myers
Mr. and Mrs. Brian McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory P. Prato
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Leslie
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Myers
Mr. Edward McCormick
Mr. David Price
Mr. and Mrs. John Leverty
Ms. Suzanne H. Najman
Mr. Daniel J. McCoy, Jr.
Mr. Steven B. Prickett
Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Levin-Epstein
Mr. Joseph Vincent Nardo
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh G. McCrory, Jr.
Drs. Paul and Mary Pronovost
Ms. Elizabeth A. Linehan
Mr. and Mrs. Denis Nayden
McDade Family Foundation
Mr. Brent Puff
Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Liscio
Mrs. Maryanne F. Neary
Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. McDermott
Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Queally
Ms. Julie Lohner-Fleming
The New York Yankees
Mrs. Susan Mara McDonnell
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Queally, Sr.
Ms. Nancy Lojano
Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse R. Noe
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGavick
Mrs. Maureen C. Quick
Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Lombardi
Mr. and Mrs. Raj Nooyi
Mr. and Mrs. Edward McGettigan
Mr. Pedro Quintero
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Longo
Mr. Domingo M. Obregon
Mrs. Carolyn M. McGrath
Ms. Patricia A. Quirk
Mr. Peter D. Loughlin
Ms. Suzanne Marie O’Connell
Mrs. Irene McInerney
Mr. and Mrs. John Rackliffe
Mr. and Mrs. Romy D. O’Daniel
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Mrs. Susan S. Mirza
Mrs. Ursula M. Monahan
Mr. John D. O’Kane
Order of Malta American Association Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. O’Rourke Mrs. Tina Pagano Mr. Joseph A. Pagliaro, Jr. Mrs. Anne Marie Paine Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Pallai Mr. and Mrs. Dmitri L. Paris Mr. Chang K. Park Mrs. Peggie Parrott Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pasini Mr. Robert Patchen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Pavia People’s United Bank Mr. Peter Perroni Mr. and Mrs. Theodore A. Peslak Mrs. Joan R. Peterson Ms. Tara B. Peterson Ms. Fabie Petit-Homme Mr. Milan Petracek Mr. and Mrs. William J. Phelan Mr. and Mrs. Gary J. Pia Mrs. Antoinette M. Piantedosi Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Pietras Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Pisani Mr. and Mrs. Roger G. Pisani Mr. and Mrs. Roger V. Piscitelli
Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Rafferty
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Sama
Mr. and Mrs. J. Alford Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Turbak
Mr. and Mrs. Danny Rainho
Mr. and Mrs. Germain R. Sanchez
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon M. Sommer
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Urban
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Raiti
Mr. and Mrs. Jardany Sanchez
Ms. Michele M. Sorensen
Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Urriola
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities, Inc.
Mr. Jose L. Sanchez
Miss Rosemarie Sotomayor
Ms. Cira-Joy Vaccarino
Ms. Lucille Sanetti
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Vale
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Read
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Santa
Dr. Kirk E. Sperber and Dr. Cristina Brusco
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Regan
Ms. Louise A. Santangelo
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Sprague
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Vallillo
Mr. Michael J. Reilly
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Santangelo
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stafstrom
Mr. and Mrs. Albertus van den Broek
Restaurant Research, LLC
Ms. Theresa Santoro
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Steadham
Mr. David K. Van Vlack
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic D. Ricci
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. Sargent, Jr.
Ms. Mary M. Stenger
Mr. and Mrs. James Vanderlugt
Ms. Sandra L. Richeimer
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald T. Sargent, III
Mrs. Yolanda Storilassi
Mrs. Jenny Vargas
Ms. Marilyn Rienecker
Mrs. Myra Sava
Mr. Bruce Stott
Deacon and Mrs. David J. Vaughn
Mr. and Mrs. Hector L. Rios
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Savino
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Stragazzi
Ms. Andrea Velasquez
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Ripp
Mr. Ronald Schauwecker
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Stram
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Verrastro
Mr. Eusebio Rivera
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Stuart
Mr. and Mrs. James A. von Klemperer
Mr. Raymond Rizio, Esq.
Reverend Monsignor William J. Scheyd, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Stuart
Ms. Kathleen Wade
Mr. and Mrs. Steven V. Roberts
Ms. Beth Donna Schlesinger
Stuart Family Foundation
Mr. Arthur A. Wagner
Ms. Mary Rogan
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Schulte
Mr. Richard Suarez
Ms. Shirley A. Wakin
Mrs. Wanda Rogers
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schultz
Mrs. Donna A. Sugrue
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ronan
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schulz
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Rondano
Schulz Development Group, Inc.
Dr. Scott J. Sullivan and Dr. Rosa A. Fini
Mr. Henry Rondon
Mr. Daniel Schwartz
Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rooney
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Scopa
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Sullivan
Mr. Robert G. Rooney and Dr. Lisa B. Rooney
Mrs. Marietta Seymour
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Sweeney
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shafer
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Talbot
Mrs. Oren Root
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tannian
Ms. Maria L. Rosa
Mr. and Mrs. John Patrick Shaughnessy
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Rosa
Mr. and Mrs. David V. Sheehan
Ms. Paula M. Tarczali
Miss Victoria Rossi
Ms. Maureen Sheehan
Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Tarde
Mr. Christopher M. Royston
Mrs. Rosemary Sheehan
Mr. and Mrs. Rowan G. P. Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Ruane, Esq.
Sr. Rosemary Sheehan, rscj
Dr. and Mrs. Craig Tenenbaum
Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Rummelsburg
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Shepard
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Testani
Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. Russo, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith S. Sherin
Dr. Anthony Timpanelli
Ms. Nancy B. Sabol
Mr. Frank V. Sica
Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Toni
Ms. Andrea H. Sack
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Siciliano
Mr. Thomas Toohey
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sadler
Mr. John J. Sidorow
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Torres
Saint Luke Parish
Mrs. Kathleen Siket
Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Torres
Saint Thomas More Parish
Ms. Marianne R. Siket
Mr. and Mrs. Lazaro Tovar
Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish
Ms. Karen A. Simmons
Mr. Paul Tramontano
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Salice
Ms. Susan G. Simone
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Traver
Richard S. Salvaggio, Esq.
Mr. Joseph Sincavage
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Trombley
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Salvati
Sisters of the Sacred Heart
Mrs. Marie Trotta
Ms. Karen Salzarulo
Ms. Christine M. Smey
Mr. Olivier L. Trouveroy
Mr. Chris S. Tanu
Mrs. Marnie L. Vallely
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Walsh Mr. Michael J. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ward Mrs. Theresa Ward Mr. and Mrs. William E. Welsh, Jr. Mr. Edward C. Wetmore Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Weymann, III Mr. Andrew Wheeler Mrs. Courtney Wilson Monahan Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Wilson Mrs. Deanne H. Winokur Mr. Guy Wisinski Mr. and Mrs. Artur Witek Mr. and Mrs. Donald Worthley Mr. and Mrs. David Wuchek Mr. and Mrs. Merle E. Yoder Mr. and Mrs. Brian D. Young Mr. and Mrs. Gaston D. Zabala Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Zalbrzykowski Mr. and Mrs. Steven Zalik Mr. Joseph Zapatka Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Zincola
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Diageo Matching Gifts Program
Pitney Bowes Corporate Matching Gift Program
Doty Family Foundation
United Technologies (UTC) Matching Gift Program
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Verizon Foundation
General Electric Foundation (GE)
Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program
General Reinsurance Matching Gift Program (Gen Re)
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