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Catholic FOUNDATION OF THE R.C. DIOCESE OF BUFFALO

LUNCHEON EVENT XXIII • JANUARY 26, 2023

TODAY’S PROGRAM WELCOME .................................. Taylor Epps, WKBW Reporter & Emcee INVOCATION .................................... Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher 15th Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo

IMPORTANCE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION...................... Nancy Gugino Executive Director, Foundation of the R.C. Diocese of Buffalo

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS CHAMPIONS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION Donna and Bill Collins Charles G. “Chip” Jones, Jr., posthumously SISTER LUCILLE SOCCIARELLI - FR. JOHN STURM MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD Vicky Petricca, St. Christopher School SELFLESS GIVING AWARD Russell J. Salvatore DISTINGUISHED PASTOR AWARD Rev. James Ciupek, Nativity of our Lord Parish, Orchard Park DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPAL AWARD Karen Rahill, DeSales Catholic School NATALIE MATTIMORE LEWIS KINDNESS COUNTS CHARACTER AWARD Savannah Brooks, SS. Peter & Paul School, Hamburg TIM RUSSERT SCHOLARSHIP FOR CREATIVE WRITING Sarah Romanowski, St. Gregory the Great School CLOSING REMARKS ............................................................. Nancy Gugino Thank you to today’s emcee, Taylor Epps, from WKBW. Catholic Education Luncheon 2023

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My Dear Friends in Christ, Welcome and thank you for joining us this afternoon. I am so grateful we are able celebrate the 23rd Annual Catholic Education Luncheon in person, since we have been celebrating this annual event from a safe distance the past two years.

As we move forward, I want you to know that I continue to place a very high value on Catholic education. Now more than ever, we need to hold true to our Catholic identity and faith

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traditions while cultivating a new generation of faithful, visionary and compassionate future leaders. It is my desire to see our Catholic school students thrive and to have the wherewithal to make a significant impact in Christ’s image throughout our community.

This afternoon, we stay true to the roots of this event by celebrating those who make Catholic education so exceptional and in raising funds to make a high-quality, Catholic education available to more children. Since this event’s inception in 2001, with your assistance, the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has raised more than $7 million in need-based

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tuition assistance for Catholic elementary students. At a time when many may be seeking an effective means to actively participate in the Church’s mission and to re-imagine our Church, Catholic education brings the promise of very good fruit. It is an investment providing unmatched returns.

Throughout many years, this event has provided the platform to honor some of those that have made a significant difference in Catholic education, and this year is no different.

The individuals we recognize at today’s luncheon demonstrate that Catholic education is very much a collaborative and selfless effort. From the classroom, to the family dinner table, to the corporate boardroom, those we honor tonight help advance the mission of our Catholic schools, enabling our children to lead prosperous lives in keeping with the Gospel message of love thy neighbor.

On behalf of the Diocese of Buffalo, I offer my sincere thanks for your generous support and for joining us as we make our schools a place for all God’s children. May God continue to bless and keep you safe as well as those whom you love.

Yours sincerely in Christ,

The Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher Bishop of Buffalo

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FROM THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOUNDATION OF THE R.C. DIOCESE OF BUFFALO I am honored and humbled as Executive Director of the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo (FRCDB) to be with you today to celebrate and support the importance of Catholic education in the eight counties of Western New York. Many thanks to the Foundation’s Board of Directors, committed staff and the tireless efforts of all our committee members and volunteers, and, most importantly, to YOU who continue to go out of your way to support the good work of this Foundation. I am most grateful to each one of you as your work and attendance here today is proof of your commitment to the future of Catholic Education - premier centers of academic excellence in all of Western New York.

This afternoon’s event highlights the importance of Catholic education and its impact on our students’ and their families’ lives. Each year, the FRCDB receives letters of gratitude from families expressing their sincere appreciation for the assistance the Foundation is able to provide because of your most generous support. As a matter of fact, many of our families – even with a two-income household – are struggling to make ends meet during these challenging times.

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Their commitment to a Catholic education is their priority and one that often requires many sacrifices made by the entire family. Many of our families find they are in arrears with tuition payments due to rising costs of living, particularly with the events of the past three years. The Foundation takes those calls and works tirelessly with these families as we believe that no child should be denied a Catholic education due to an inability to pay.

We often hear sentiments from students that remark about how their school family is the one stable thing in their lives – how their friends and teachers offer support to their home family and how they love their school family much like their home family.

Thank you for your presence here today. It truly is a display of your devotion, dedication and undying support.

Your presence tells a lot about you and how important

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a Catholic education is to you.

Whether you attended a Catholic elementary or high school, or experienced a Catholic education through your own children or grandchildren, you understand the impact our faith foundation provides for generations through this life formation opportunity. The mission remains strong- to instill in our children the values necessary to be successful in their careers while displaying a presence as a humble disciple of Christ. Today’s fundraiser is dedicated to needs-based tuition assistance for students attending Catholic elementary schools and high schools in Western New York.

We are very proud of our continued partnership with the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund. This year alone, the FRCDB gave BISON nearly ONE MILLION DOLLARS to be used for Catholic education scholarship funding! I think this speaks volumes of your generosity and the good work your commitment supports.

Your support allows scholarships to continue, which in turn offers stability for both our families and our schools.

Once selected, BISON commits to assisting the student for the full nine years of elementary school, including grandfathering in younger siblings, for as long as the family remains financially eligible. We share both BISON’s view that a quality education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and BISON’s requirement that families contribute a minimum of $500 each year.

Last year, the FRCDB initiated an Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund for difficult situations that may not meet the BISON Fund criteria but are extraordinary and truly in need of support. In the past few years, we have seen an increasing number of special circumstances and unexpected short-term hardships for our Catholic families. Sometimes it’s loss of a job, an unexpected death in the family or a change in the family’s financial position that requires consideration. With the dollars raised for this special fund, the FRCDB is able to help more families experiencing hardship that do not want to sacrifice their child’s Catholic education.

Thank you for recognizing and respecting the importance of all this work, the reason why we are all gathered here today. Your support plays an integral role in a child’s life formation by allowing them to remain in a Catholic school. Be sure to Text2Give 716-249-0106 or scan the QR code to further support our mission to sustain Catholic education in WNY. I look forward to meeting with each and every one of you in the months ahead and, until then, I remain Sincerely yours,

Nancy Gugino EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo

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Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher and the Diocese of Buffalo offer prayerful congratulations to

Champions of Catholic Education: Donna & Bill Collins Charles G. “Chip” Jones, posthumously

Making a Difference Award:

Vicky Petricca – St. Christopher School

Distinguished Pastor Award:

Rev. James Ciupek – Nativity of Our Lord, Orchard Park

Distinguished Principal Award:

Karen Rahill – DeSales Catholic School

Selfless Giving Award: Russell J. Salvatore

Natalie Mattimore Lewis Kindness Counts Character Award: Savannah Brooks – SS. Peter and Paul Hamburg

Tim Russert Creative Scholarship for Writing: Sarah Romanowski – St. Gregory the Great School

Real Presence. Real Hope. Real Mission.

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Catholic FOUNDATION OF THE R.C. DIOCESE OF BUFFALO

LUNCHEON EVENT XXIII • JANUARY 26, 2023

EVENT SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS

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Catholic FOUNDATION OF THE R.C. DIOCESE OF BUFFALO

LUNCHEON EVENT XXIII • JANUARY 26, 2023

EVENT SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS

The Kenneth L. & Katherine G. Koessler Family Foundation

EMERGENCY TUITION SPONSORS

KOESSLERFAMILY FOUNDATION

TABLE SPONSORS Kristin & David Bauer

Russell’s Steaks, Chops & More

Mary Grace & Paul Bauer

St. Amelia’s School

The BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund

Southtowns Catholic School of St. John Paul II Parish

The Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Education Department

Trautman Associates

Netplus Alliance

Tronconi, Segarra and Associates

RP Oak Hill Building Company

Wittburn Enterprises

CENTERPIECE SPONSORS

A/V SPONSORS

Aries Transportation

Diocese of Buffalo Formation Office

Gina & Dan Roblin

Trocaire College

St. Francis High School

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Catholic FOUNDATION OF THE R.C. DIOCESE OF BUFFALO

LUNCHEON EVENT XXIII • JANUARY 26, 2023

PROGRAM BOOK SPONSORS FACTS Management Joyce E. Fink St. Stephen’s Parish & School, Grand Island

DONORS Anonymous

Joe Kapsiak

Rev. James Augustyn

Ellen Koessler

Thomas R. Beecher, Jr.

Carol Kostyniak

Brayer & Neil

Dr. Michael LaFever

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Peter Lyster

Rev. Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard

Cynthia Mathews

Catholic Charities

Jeanne Magavern

Christ the King School

Barb & Jerry Mazurkiewicz

Sr. Carol Cimino

Barb Mierzwa

Rev. James Ciupek

Deacon Richard Parker

Connect Life

Jeff Porcelli

JoEllen & Richard Cronin

Pratt Collard Buck Advisory Group

Richard Cronin

Nativity of Mary School

Dr. Catherine Gogan

Niagara University

Guard Construction & Contracting Corp.

Notre Dame High School Mary Elaine & Kevin Spitler

John Heckel

St. Stephen’s School, Grand Island

Mary & Rick Heist

Thomas Toy

Maureen & John Hurley

James Turner

Beth & Joe Ieraci

Tom Vacanti

Katie Juhasz

Dennis Walczyk

SPECIAL THANKS Foundation staff, for your support

SVS Solutions

Dr. Timothy Uhl

WBBZ-TV

Taylor Epps, for your services as emcee at our events

Robert Zotara

Keller Brothers Printing

Nicole Dzimira

The PowerHouse at Buffalo Color Park

Rich’s

Joe Martone

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Congratulations Donna and Bill Collins Charles G. Jones Champions of Catholic Education Vicky Petricca Sr. Lucille Socciarelli/Fr. John Sturm Making a Difference Award Rev. James Ciupek Distinguished Pastor Award Karen Rahill Distinguished Principal Award Russell J. Salvatore Selfless Giving Award Savannah Brooks Natalie Mattimore Lewis Kindness Counts Character Award Sarah Romanowski Tim Russert Creative Scholarship for Writing

for your lifetime of service and generosity to our diocese and community.

The Habib Charitable Fund

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HISTORY OF THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION DINNER In February 2001, during Catholic Schools Week, the Diocese of Buffalo initiated the Celebrate Catholic Education Dinner. Through the efforts of a dedicated committee, working with the Diocesan Board of Education and Foundation office, the dinner attracted an overflow crowd of Western New Yorkers to celebrate their belief in and support of Catholic education.

Inaugural guest speaker, Tim Russert, shared his story of the impact of Catholic education: “I would not be here tonight if it were not for my Catholic education in Western New York.”

In successive years, the event continued to draw even larger crowds celebrating Champions of Catholic Education.

CATHOLIC EDUCATION LUNCHEON “Catholic education has been at the core of our family culture for generations ... it has provided a strong moral framework and a rock-solid Catholic identity. We can think of few endeavors more important to us as a family than to support our Catholic schools.” - DONNA AND BILL COLLINS, 2004 Chair Couple & 2023 Champions of Catholic Education

Mindful of the struggles many families continue to face amidst these times, the 2023 Planning Committee re-envisioned our annual fundraiser yet again. What began as the Catholic Education Dinner in 2000-2001, then re-branded as Gala 22:6 in 2014-2020, and attempted to be a Cocktail party in 2022 (but was transitioned to a television broadcast due to COVID), is now a Luncheon Event to support our WNY Catholic Schools! We so appreciate all our supporters who help the growing number of families in need meet the cost of Catholic education. In addition to an in-person Luncheon event, this event will also be televised on WBBZ-TV on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 4 - 5 pm.

Honoring those who serve the Catholic school students of Western NY, the Catholic Education Event has a dedicated mission of providing need-based tuition assistance for families across Western NY. This event is the expression of the support and spirit of our community. It is an opportunity for foundations, corporations, parishes and educational institutions throughout Western NY to come together in support of our children and their schools. It is also the vehicle to honor Western NY organizations, individuals, universities and foundations that have lived out the mission of Catholic education and positively impacted this community.

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THE PARTNERSHIP OF

THE FOUNDATION and BISON CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has been helping Catholic families who need financial assistance to attend Catholic schools since tuition was introduced. When lay teachers were required to replace the dwindling number of dedicated religious who had built and ran nearly all of our Catholic elementary schools, the economics of Catholic schools changed.

In response, Catholic schools began to charge tuition to cover the costs of administering and staffing the schools.

At its height in 1965, there were 78,760 students that attended the Diocese’s 181 elementary schools, with an average school size of 435. Through various reassessments, the parishes and Diocese have adjusted the number of elementary schools to reflect the Catholic population and demand for schools.

In the current year, the Diocesan’s 35 Catholic elementary schools serve 7,149 students.

Without a tuition voucher program in New York State, families who own property that wished for their child to attend a Catholic school paid tuition in addition to school taxes. The Diocese founded a program called CTAP Catholic Tuition Assistance Program - to help families meet their elementary tuition obligation, and help families stay in school. Under CTAP, the Foundation staff would qualify each family and award $500 scholarships based on available funding. To increase efficiency and streamline the process for families, the Foundation entered into a partnership with the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund in 2011, committing funds restricted to Catholic elementary schools and relinquishing the administration of the assistance program to BISON. Since then, BISON financially qualifies families seeking scholarships, and distributes the awards. Unique to BISON, once a child and family qualify, all siblings are grandfathered into the BISON scholarship program, something CTAP was financially unable to do. This school year, the average BISON scholarship for elementary school is $1,561 with over 1,700 students in the program.

Below is the financial commitment the Foundation has made to BISON since its partnership has begun:

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

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$640,000 $700,000 $800,000 $850,000 $850,000 $825,000

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

$755,221 $960,000* $771,000* $580,000* $823,000* $913,000*

These numbers include Foundation support for BISON high school scholarships that began in 2018.

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IN 2022-23, THE NUMBER OF

STUDENTS on SCHOLARSHIP

IN DIOCESAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Every dollar helps keep these students in Catholic schools.

CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF NIAGARA FALLS

73

CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF WEST BUFFALO

192

CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL 9 DeSALES CATHOLIC SCHOOL

64

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, EAST AURORA

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, WELLSVILLE

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NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 96 OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

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OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL

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QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL

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SACRED HEART VILLA SCHOOL

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SOUTHERN TIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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SOUTHTOWNS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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SS. PETER & PAUL, HAMBURG

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SS. PETER & PAUL, WILLIAMSVILLE

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ST. AMELIA SCHOOL 59 ST. ANDREW’S COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

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ST. BENEDICT SCHOOL 45 ST. CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL 26 ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, ALDEN 19 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, KENMORE

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ST. JOHN VIANNEY SCHOOL 14 ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, BATAVIA

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ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL

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ST. MARK SCHOOL 23 ST. MARY SCHOOL, SWORMVILLE

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ST. MARY’S ELEMENTARY, LANCASTER

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ST. PETER R.C. SCHOOL, LEWISTON

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ST. STEPHEN SCHOOL 15

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CHAMPIONS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION AWARD RECIPIENTS

Donna & Bill Collins

Donna and Bill Collins are long-time supporters of Catholic education as well as The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. Together they serve on the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and for 12 years, as chairs the Bishop’s Council of the Laity, a select group of community leaders that remain closest to the Bishop.

Bill, a graduate of St. Joseph Collegiate Institute, earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University in journalism and is a highly experienced public relations counselor with decades of experience working with a wide and deep cross-section of clients with a particular emphasis on crisis communications. Bill Collins along with business partner Bob Travers started a very successful advertising and PR agency, known as Travers Collins, and for more than 20 years has served the Buffalo community. After selling his agency, Bill moved on to Canisius College where he served as Vice President of Institutional Advancement for six years. Bill is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America and has been honored as practitioner of the year by both PRSA and the Advertising Club of Buffalo. He has served on numerous boards including the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp., People Inc., the YMCA of Buffalo Niagara, St. Joe’s Collegiate and St. Bonaventure University. Bill was diocesan general chair of the 1996 Catholic Charities Appeal.

Donna, currently Editor- in –Chief of Buffalo Business First, graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s in journalism. She received the prestigious Mark Hellinger Award upon her graduation from St. Bonaventure and later, was named Bona’s Mass Communications Alumnus of the Year. Today, Donna is an active member of the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Grants committee, where she

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Xavier University - May 2022 - Photo represents exactly 100 years of combined Catholic education for all in this picture: Will Collins, Donna Collins, Charlie Collins, Bill Collins, Julia Amedeo and Alex Amedeo

assists with administration of grant award recommendations. She has also served on the board of Summit Educational Resources. Donna is also a member of the Knights of Malta and has been to Lourdes with the group.

Together, Donna and Bill served as chairs of this Catholic Education event in 2004 (then called the “Making a Difference Dinner”), and three of their children attended Catholic schools from kindergarten through college. They felt blessed they could give their children the opportunity to receive an education so firmly rooted in our faith and within a framework of morality and discipline, and felt it was important that they help give the gift of a Catholic education to other families in need.

Donna and Bill’s passionate commitment and dedication to Catholic education, as well as their longstanding hard work to support Catholic education throughout Western New York, truly makes them Champions of Catholic Education.

Will, Charlie, Alex Amedeo, Elena Collins, Julia Amedeo and pup Sunny

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Congratulations

&bestwishes

Donna and Bill Collins Charles G. "Chip" Jones Champions of Catholic Education

Vicky Petricca Sr. Lucille Socciarelli/Fr. John Sturm Making a Difference Award Rev. James Ciupek Distinguished Pastor Award Karen Rahill Distinguished Principal Award Russell J. Salvatore Selfless Giving Award Savannah Brooks Natalie Mattimore Lewis Kindness Counts Character Award Sarah Romanowski Tim Russert Creative Scholarship for Writing

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Previous Honorees PAST CHAMPIONS OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION HONOREES

PAST BISHOP MEDAL HONOREES

2022

Rev. Robert Wardenski

2012

2021

The Comer Family Maid of the Mist

2011

2020

Buffalo Dental Group, LLP Sister Mary McCarrick, OSF

Rosalie & Frank Ciminelli Rev. Msgr. Paul J.E. Burkard

2010

2019

Katherine K. Juhasz John C. Dwyer

Ann L. Swan Rev. Msgr. Dino Lorenzetti

2009

Rev. Msgr. Francis Braun Sr. Jeanne Eberle Paul Koessler †

PAST BISHOP MEDAL HONOREES

2008

Carol & Carl Montante

OF BISHOP MALONE

2018

The Upon this Rock Chairs: Judy † & Tom Beecher, Barbara & Jerry † Castiglia, Betsy & John Sullivan The Montante Family & the Uniland Development Co.

2017

Robert T. Scott Buffalo Museum of Science M&T Bank M&T Charitable Foundation

2016

The Habib Family Judith Nolan Powell

2015

Sr. Gail Glenn, SSJ of Catholic

OF BISHOP KMIEC

Rev. Mark J. Wolski Barbara & Gerard Mazurkiewicz

Rev. Jim Joyce, SJ & Rev. Edward Durkin, SJ of NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo

2007

Paul D. Bauer Daniel R. Gernatt, Sr. Rev. Msgr. Francis Weldgen Trocaire College

2006

James V. & Mary G. Glynn Rev. Msgr. Rupert A. Wright Villa Maria College

2005

Robert M. Greene Hilbert College

2004

Karen & Richard Penfold D’Youville College

Academy of West Buffalo

The Catholic Colleges and Universities of WNY, including Canisius College, Christ the King Seminary, D’Youville College, Hilbert College, Niagara University, St. Bonaventure University, Trocaire College, Villa Maria College

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Most. Rev. Edward U. Kmiec Robert M. Bennett

2013

The Women Religious of WNY Past & Present The Joy Family Foundation

PAST BISHOP MEDAL HONOREES OF BISHOP MANSELL

2003

John R. Oishei Foundation Niagara University

2002

J. Walter & Kenneth Koessler Families Canisius College

2001

The BISON Scholarship Fund Move of Faith St. Bonaventure University

† Posthumously

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CHAMPION OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION AWARD RECIPIENT

Charles “Chip” G. Jones, Jr.

We remember and honor Chip Jones as a successful businessman with a long history of service to Western New York’s local charities.

Chip was a Buffalo native who grew up in North Buffalo and graduated from Mount St. Joseph Grammar School and Canisius High School.

After attending Canisius College, Chip joined his friend Joe Petrella and brother Bill to start Wittburn Enterprises, an electrical construction business in 1976. Chip cherished his beautiful family and was a man of deep Catholic faith. He was chairman of the Catholic Charities Appeal twice, was named a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre, and served in the Bishop’s Council of the Laity. In 2019, he was inducted by Canisius High School into its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in recognition of his community service and business success. When accepting this award he recalled how grateful he was to Canisius’ focus on becoming ‘a Man for Others’ and how he strove to embody academic achievement, inner strength, and to make a difference in the world.

Chip also served on many boards: Canisius High School, NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo, Catholic Charities, OLV Charities, Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Peaceprints of WNY, Goodwill Industries, the Buffalo Club, Christ the King Seminary and the Regional Traffic Alliance.

When Chip wasn’t at the office or volunteering his time, he was an enthusiastic golfer and a season ticket holder for the Buffalo Bills and Sabres.

Tragically, in July 2022, Chip’s life was cut short. However, his passion for serving others and his deep commitment to the importance of a Catholic education still lives on.

The Foundation of the R.C. Diocese of Buffalo is proud to posthumously present Chip, represented this afternoon by his loving wife Mary Jo, with the 2023 Champion of Catholic Education Award.

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Congratulations to the 2023 Champions of Catholic Education Recipients

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THE 2023 TIM RUSSERT

SR. LUCILLE SOCCIARELLI & FR. JOHN STURM MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD RECIPIENT

Vicky Petricca

ST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Vicky Petricca began her career teaching in Catholic schools when she substitute taught long term at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Kenmore in 1995. She went on to accept a longterm substitute position at Saint Christopher School in 1998 and was hired as the Reading and Technology teacher at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Depew the same year. After taking time off for her own children, she returned to Saint Christopher School as a substitute teacher while her own children attended school there. Her love for the school and Catholic Education led to her accepting a full-time teaching position at Saint Christopher School where she has taught for the last eight years.

Vicky was nominated for this award by not one - but four - of her peers who thought she has an outstanding work ethic, and consistently goes above and beyond for every single one of her students, colleagues, administration and her parish. When her beloved school lost their principal, Vicky singlehandedly got their STREAM application process up and running, started a committee to start the grant application, researched the supply of schoolwide items, ordered all of the materials, inventoried supplies as they arrived, and wrote documentation after everything was in and stored.

After re-establishing the STREAM program, she continues to serve as the school’s STREAM coordinator, a position that was vacated by three coordinators prior to her stepping into the role. Vicky represents Saint Christopher School with students at the X-STREAM games and puts in many hours after school to maintain the STREAM program.

Vicky always remains positive and a radiating light to all. When she is not serving her students, she is a mentor for new teachers and is the “go to” person for anyone who needs assistance.

For these reasons and so many others, it is our honor to present Vicky Petricca from St. Christopher Catholic School with the 2023 Tim Russert Sr. Socciarelli - Fr. John Sturm Making a Difference Award.

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Previous Honorees

TIM RUSSERT’S SR. LUCILLE SOCCIARELLI & FR. JOHN STURM MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD 2022 - Nancy Zoricak,

St. Benedict School, Amherst

2021 - Paula Eastmer,

SS. Peter & Paul, Williamsville

2020 - Elaine Nuwer, St. John the Baptist, Alden 2019 - Colleen Milette, St. Amelia School, Tonawanda 2018 - Mary McIntyre, SS. Peter & Paul, Williamsville 2017 - Polly Lougen, St. Mary, Swormville 2016 - Judith M. MacDonald, Southtowns Catholic School 2015 - Linda P. Calandrelli, St. Peter School 2014 - Mike Wojcicki, Mary Queen of Angels School 2013 - Mary Jane Liszewski, Immaculate Conception School 2012 - Patty Page, Holy Family 2011 - John & Margaret Volpe, St. Joseph School, Batavia 2010 - Denise Amato, SS. Peter & Paul, Williamsville 2009 - Lyn Rezabek, St. Ambrose Academy 2008 - Mary L. Posch, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Niagara Falls 2007 - Cheryl A. Schmelzer, St. Barnabas School 2006 - Sr. Timothy Howard, OSP, Catholic Central

2005 - Jeanne Kielbasa, Our Lady of Czestochowa

2004 - Amelia Czerwinski, St. John Vianney 2003 - Francis Hill, Queen of Martyrs 2002 - John Curtin, St. Josaphat

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795 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203 FRCDB.org Since its establishment in 1996, the Foundation of the RC Diocese of Buffalo (FRCDB) has existed as a non-profit organization, legally distinct from the Diocese of Buffalo. Our mission is to acquire, administer and distribute funds to benefit educational, social and spiritual service programs provided by Catholic organizations and ministries throughout Western New York.

Congratulations to all of today's honorees...

Donna & Bill Collins, Chip Jones, Russell J. Salvatore, Rev. James Ciupek, Karen Rahill, Vicky Petricca, Sarah Romanowski and Savannah Brooks.

Thank you

to the Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo for working endlessly to help provide financial assistance to those who need it most.

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THOSE WHO SERVE ON THE

2023 CATHOLIC EDUCATION LUNCHEON EVENT COMMITTEE EVENT CHAIRS

Anne & David Gaulin

EVENT COMMITTEE Kari Buchinger

Trish Lewis

Betsy Sullivan

Jerry Burgin

Barbara & Jerry

Josie & Pat Tronconi

Pat & Bill Christ

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Tom Vacanti

Sr. Carol Cimino, SSJ, EdD

Pia O’Connor

Ellen Vossler, DDS

Dana Dee

Siobhan Pawelczyk

Michele Walter

Katie Juhasz

Shelly Reidy

Laura Zaepfel

Dr. Bernard Kolber

Gina Roblin

Carol Kostyniak

Colleen Sellick

PAST CATHOLIC EDUCATION GALA CHAIRS 2022 - Rev. Joseph Rogliano 2021 - Rev. Joseph Rogliano 2020 - Susan Santandreu 2019 - Kathleen & Tom Christy 2018 - Rev. Joseph Rogliano 2017 - Laura Zaepfel 2016 - Pia & Eugene O’Connor 2015 - Jill & Christopher Marks 2014 - Ruthanne & John Daly 2013 - Diane & TJ Revelas and Mary & Mark Hoffman 2012 - Jean & Tom Comer

2011 - Kellie & Steve Ulrich 2010 - Betsy & John Sullivan 2009 - Katie & Jake Schneider 2008 - Maureen & Mike Pratt 2007 - Patti & Bill Lawley and Kirsten & Mike Lawley 2006 - Mary Clare & Ronald Smith 2005 - Nancy & Paul Kolkmeyer 2004 - Donna & Bill Collins 2003 - Karen & Richard Penfold 2002 - Barbara & Jerry Mazurkiewicz 2001 - Ann & Bill Swan

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St. Francis High School Success Begins Here THE ST. FRANCIS COMMUNITY CONGRATULATES THIS YEAR'S CATHOLIC EDUCATION HONOREES DONNA & BILL COLLINS

CHIP JONES

AS WELL AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE SELFLESS GIVING AWARD

RUSSELL J. SALVATORE

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THE 2023

SELFLESS GIVING AWARD

Russell J. Salvatore The inaugural Selfless Giving Award is given to an individual who has given, whether financially or in time and talent, to those in the Diocese of Buffalo in need. Russell J. Salvatore, a Western New York icon, is being recognized today for his boundless generosity.

Russell has always been one who has had a hard time saying “no” to Western New York charities and derives great satisfaction from giving back to those who are most in need. His decades of philanthropy is a result of his giving heart and great success as a businessman. Russell does more than donate funding to support agencies, institutions and charitable organizations - he takes the time to meet with constituents from the organizations and really learns first-hand of the need. Most recently, Russell generously provided every elementary and high school in the Diocese of Buffalo with a 75” SMART TV. He was thrilled to know that this incredible gift would make it easier for boys and girls to learn each day.

Through his charitable foundation, Russell has also donated to ECMC, Kaleida, Oishei Children’s Hospital, Catholic Health, Brothers of Mercy, Kevin Guest House, the Red Cross, the Buffalo Zoo, Heritage Learning Centers, Buffalo State College, the Boys and Girls Club, Roswell Park, to name a few.

The Foundation of the R.C. Diocese of Buffalo is thrilled to present Russell J. Salvatore with the 2023 Selfless Giving Award for his generosity to our Diocese and to all of Western New York.

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JOIN US AT OUR OTHER EVENTS IN 2023: FRCDB Golf Tournament held at Niagara Falls Country Club on Monday, May 22, 2023 Curé of Ars to benefit the formation of seminarians, the diaconate and lay ecclesial ministers, held at Salvatore’s Hospitality on Thursday, October 5, 2023 For more information, please visit our website at FRCDB.org or contact Laura DeMizio, Special Events Coordinator, at LDeMizio@buffalodiocese.org.

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THE 2023

DISTINGUISHED PASTOR AWARD

Rev. James Ciupek

NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH, ORCHARD PARK Rev. James D. Ciupek was born and raised in Buffalo with a very Catholic upbringing. Academically, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Buffalo State College and also earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University. Father Jim remembers feeling called to the priesthood as early as high school, but put off answering the call until much later. While at Purdue University, he found himself becoming more and more involved in his local parish. He became an Extraordinary Minister and taught religious education.

After prayerful consideration, at the age of 33, Jim returned to Buffalo and entered Christ the King Seminary to begin studies for the priesthood. He received a Master of Divinity degree in May of 1996 and was ordained a Transitional Deacon in June. Along with five other men, he was ordained to the priesthood on May 17, 1997 by Bishop Henry Mansell. Father Jim describes the experience as a time of nervousness and excitement, as well as a day of great joy.

For Father Jim, celebrating the Eucharist, as well as helping people become more aware of a sense of God working in their lives, is one of the best aspects of being a priest. Father Jim feels the priesthood is a great opportunity to do something worthwhile with your life and allows you to teach others about God, which is what he does so well in his parish and school community of Nativity of Our Lord in Orchard Park.

With great gratitude for his years of priestly service and commitment to Catholic education, the Foundation of the R.C. Diocese of Buffalo honors Fr. Jim with the 2023 Distinguished Pastor Award.

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THE 2023

DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPAL AWARD

Karen Rahill

DE SALES CATHOLIC SCHOOL The DeSales High School Class of 1987 prophetically named Karen Rahill “Most Dedicated” in their senior high school yearbook. Twenty-seven years later, Karen would give up a lucrative public-school job to return to her alma mater, DeSales.

First, she served as the school librarian/STREAM Coordinator and then, when called on by the Board, she stepped up to lead as Principal. This move was nothing short of a ‘calling’ for Karen, as the movement she was about to start at DeSales would forever change the educational landscape at the elementary Catholic school.

In her time at DeSales Catholic School, Karen successfully implemented the STREAM program, planned and managed significant improvements to the school campus, built relationships with community partners, earned the trust and respect of faculty and students, and has been a source of strength and wisdom for all during a global pandemic.

While many things have changed since 1987, one thing has not: Karen Rahill is still perhaps the “Most Dedicated.” For the past 30 years, Karen has tirelessly served the DeSales community with no signs of stopping. She is directly shaping the future of DeSales elementary school for generations to come. Saint Francis De Sales once said, “Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” Karen has incredible strength, but her strength is in the gentleness of her nature, her deep love and loyalty to those she serves.

The Foundation of the R.C. Diocese of Buffalo is honored to present Karen Rahill with the Distinguished Principal Award for her unwavering commitment to Catholic education.

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HOWARD (SANDY) CURLETT III

TRUSTEES Kristin Bauer

JoAnne Hudecki

Sr. Regina Murphy, SSMN

Thomas Beecher, Jr.

Joseph Ieraci

Gina Roblin

Daniel Blake

Rev. Peter Karalus

Connor Rosenecker

C. Kevin Brayer

Deborah Keenan

Gerald Saxe

William Collins

Nick Knab

Deacon Steven Schumer

James Contino

Kalie Mackenna

Fr. Richard Siepka

Domenic Cortese

Jeanne Magavern

Laurie Syta

David Gaulin

Chuck Mendolera

Robert Wunsch

James Goede

James Millard

Richard Heist

Clara Moran

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THE 2023

NATALIE MATTIMORE LEWIS KINDNESS COUNTS CHARACTER AWARD RECIPIENT

Savannah Brooks

SAINTS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL, HAMBURG This award is presented to a seventh grade student who exhibits conscious commitment to random acts of compassion, love and benevolence.

Savannah Brooks has been nominated by her teacher, Erin Johnston at Saints Peter and Paul in Hamburg and has been selected to receive this award for her honorable character and for making her school and community a better place. She starts every day with an infectious smile and a warm greeting to everyone she encounters.

Savannah is still undecided for what her future holds, but she is thinking interior designer, baker or teacher. Her PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS favorite subject is science and been 2022 Lena Hurley, St. Benedict School involved in dance since she was 5 2021 Olivia Cole, Northern Chautauqua and also plays basketball for her 2020 Madelyn Muurisepp, Immaculate Conception, Wellsville 2019 Gabrielle Adamczyk, SS. Peter & Paul, Williamsville school. In her free time, Savannah 2018 Jack Byrnes, Immaculate Conception, Wellsville assists at her dance studio with the 2018 Nial Rigas, Immaculate Conception, Wellsville younger classes.

2017 Colleen Hennesey, Immaculate Conception, Wellsville

THE 2023

TIM RUSSERT SCHOLARSHIP FOR CREATIVE WRITING AWARD RECIPIENT

Sarah Romanowski

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL, WILLIAMSVILLE The Tim Russert Scholarship for Writing is presented to a faculty-nominated eighth grade Catholic school student who exemplifies strong writing skills, classroom leadership, critical thinking, and who embodies the charism of Tim Russert.

Sarah Romanowski has been nominated by her teacher, Tracey Rambharose, who truly believes Sarah has a passion for writing. Sarah’s favorite subject in school is ELA as she enjoys reading and writing. When she is not reading and writing, you can find her on the volleyball court for her school and travel team. Sarah also enjoys skiing and eating smoothies and pasta.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

Our sincere congratulations to Sarah Romanowski, for her Tim Russert Scholarship for Writing award.

2022 - Ryann Morris, DeSales Catholic School 2021 - Michael Stadler, Southtowns Catholic 2020 - Maria Rickert, Southern Tier Catholic

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Congratulations and Gratitude Donna & Bill Collins, Chip Jones, Russell Salvatore, Rev. James Ciupek, Karen Rahill, Vicky Petricca, Sarah Romanowski & Savannah Brooks IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FRIEND CHIP JONES – YOU ARE SO DEEPLY MISSED AND FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS.

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ROLLING! Congratulations to Savannah and all previous ‘Kindness Counts’ award recipients!

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St. Joe's is proud to support the 2023 Catholic Education Luncheon On behalf of the entire St. Joe's community, we would like to thank Karen Rahill and Donna and Bill Collins '72 for their tireless support of Catholic education in Western New York.

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