Lasallian News Benefaction Honor Bestowed on Two in June Ceremony In recognition of their years of dedicated support to the Brothers of De La Salle Collegiate High School, Letters of Benefaction were bestowed on John Monigold (‘66) and Gino Paliaroli (SJ ‘55), at a Mass and Ceremony at De La Salle on May 30, 2015. The selection of John and Gino was approved by the Provincial of the District of Eastern North America (DENA), Br. Dennis Malloy, FSC. From the earliest days of its foundation more than 300 years ago, the Brothers of the Christian Schools have been conscious of their dependence on the generosity of collaborators in achieving the apostolic purposes for which the Brothers exist. 6
The designation as a Benefactor of the Institute is an honor granted by the Brothers to those who have given support to an individual school or community.
Dr. Stephen D’Addario, MD, John Monigold, Gino Paliaroli, Dr. Raymond Skowronski, DDS, and Bill Edwards. Drs. D’Addario and Skowronski were benefacted in 2014; Bill was benefacted in 1995.
Brother Robert Carnaghi, President Emeritus of De La Salle, said, “The ongoing ministry of the Brothers is possible because of the support of such men like Steve, John, Gino, Ray, and Bill. We couldn’t do it without them. Their loyalty and love for the Lasallian Mission impels the Brothers to honor them in a special way.” The Monigold Family is truly a Lasallian Family. John Monigold (‘66) - along with his father Leonard (‘37), and John’s sons John (‘94), Nicholas (‘98), and Stephen (‘00) - has been loyal and supportive of the Brothers’ Mission. Since 1987, John has been the Director of Alumni, running the Annual Student Raffle and the Christian Brothers’ Dinner, key events in raising millions of dollars toward fulfilling our Lasallian Mission. John was
the 2011 Christian Brothers’ Dinner Honoree. His personal example and spiritual lifestyle have taught our students what it means to be a true Pilot. Gino Paliaroli is a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School, and a classmate of Br. Patrick McNally, FSC. Gino’s outgoing personality helped to “unify the separate loyalties” between the alumni of St. Joe’s, the Bluejays, and De La Salle, the Pilots. Gino served as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for six years, and continues to work with the Finance Committee. His time, talent, and treasure are evidence of this understanding of the meaning “Association for the Service of the Poor.” Because of his support of the Brothers’ Mission, Gino was the 2013 Honoree of the Christian Brothers’ Dinner. Benefactors use the designation BFSC to identify them as Benefactors of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.
