Embracing a Divine Call to Lead Fr. Simisky, S.J. Invited To Pronounce Final Vows Into the Society
NIKO LIGNORE ’16 PROFESSES FIRST VOWS OF JESUIT PRIESTHOOD Niko Lignore ’16, S.J., (second from left) of the USA East Province, professed his First Vows in the Society of Jesus on August 12, 2023, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, NY. He joined Fr. Nick Colalella, S.J. (ordained priest), and Luke Olsen, S.J., They are pictured with Father Provincial Joseph O’Keefe, S.J., (far left), and Fr. George Witt, S.J., director of novices (far right). Fr. Witt in his homily so poignantly described the commitment they are making, “It is a graced interplay of the deep desire to match an interior life of prayer rooted in God’s love, with an exterior life of service. With Christ… in imitation of Christ… called by Christ. The very heart of a Jesuit vocation.” Prep wishes Niko many blessings in his work!
CHRIS HADDAD ’87 ORDAINED DEACON Chris Haddad ’87 was ordained a deacon in the Archdiocese of Hartford in June. Chris and his two brothers John ’85 and Matthew ’88 attended Prep. Chris has worked for the Connecticut Attorney General, and now serves as Campus Minister at Northwest Catholic.
Fairfield Prep is pleased to congratulate our former president, Rev. Thomas M. Simisky, S.J., who was called to Final Vows into the Society of Jesus on July 31, the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. The Provincial for the USA East Province, Rev. Joseph M. O’Keefe, S.J., presided over Fr. Simisky’s act of final incorporation into the Society. Fr. Simisky served as president at Prep from 2015 to 2020, providing tremendous leadership for the school. Fr. Simisky, the Prep Community wishes you Godspeed as you continue to serve the Jesuit mission Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!
A Warm Welcome Home!
USAF FLY BY
JAKAB ’84 INSPIRES PREP GRADS
HODSON ’05 SPEAKS IN ENV SCI
Steve Jakab, member of Prep’s Board of Governors, spoke to the Class of ’23 at their Senior Breakfast and Send-Off in May.
Dan Hodson spoke to Mr. Ford’s classes about his own Prep journey and his following education and career path, including the Peace Corps and medical school.
Pat Corona ’12 stopped by the Prep campus with Coach Bob Ford Sr. Pat is a commissioned officer in the Air Force having graduated from the Academy, and now is flying refueling missions internationally. Pat was a highly competitive distance runner at both Prep and the Air Force Academy. He is currently stationed in California. Corona and Ford pictured with Pres. Cashman. FairfieldPREP.org
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