Sgt Thomas Pariseault P’25, ‘27 Chair, Healthy & Safety Committee
Mr. John Perreira P’99, ’01, ’03 Chair, Buildings & Grounds Committee
Sr. Barbara Rogers, RSCJ
Sr Ann Marie Walsh, FCJ
Mr. John Bohan P’16, ‘18, ‘22 Trustee Emeritus
FIND US ON SOCIAL
@st philomena school
St. Philomena School
OUR IDENTITY
Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic, independent, Sacred Heart school community founded and inspired by the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus We are sponsored and animated by the Religious of the Sacred Heart to educate the heart, mind, body and spirit of all God’s children. Our School is part of the 25 member schools in the Network of Sacred Heart Schools of the United States and Canada.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to foster the courage and confidence of children to discover, develop and use their God-given gifts and talents to transform the world for good.
OUR VALUES AND GOALS
Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is a faith community of hope, excellence, dignity, companionship, and gentleness Our values are the pillars that hold up our identity as a Catholic school inspired by the charism of our founding Religious Order, The Society Faithful Companions of Jesus They also commit us to the Goals & Criteria that animate us as a school of the Sacred Heart. Our vision as an educational community is guided by these values and goals that we strive, with courage and confidence, to live out and share.
A LETTER FROM OUR HEAD OF SCHOOL
Dear Saint Philomena School Families and Supporters,
As we closed our 70th anniversary school year in June and sent forward 48 young women and men of courage and confidence, I can’t help but reflect on the significance our school has made in forming the values and character of generations of young people. All of us who love Saint Philomena School know that there is truly something special about this particular school community that often best translates to a feeling more so than words. For many, it is only after they have spent their childhood growing up at school on Cory’s Lane and move on that they look back with fondness on the incredible gift of the people, experiences and opportunities that are encountered here What lasts from generation to generation of Saint Philomena School graduates is the anchor of values and character formation that helped love every child into life. Schools like ours have never been more important in the lives of young people.
We can all take so much pride in a tremendous year of academic achievements, artistic pursuits and athletic excellence. It is only because of our tremendous faculty and staff that St. Philomena School is thriving as the largest Catholic elementary school in Rhode Island. As we embark on the 20242025 school year, we have the best enrollment we have seen in over a decade. Our advancement efforts continue to break new records Most importantly, we are grounded in our mission and anchored to our call to form the values and character of young people of courage and confidence who will transform the world for good
I cannot thank this community enough for all the ways you continue to rise to the challenge of sustaining this exceptional school We all know that if we don’t protect, sustain and advance schools like ours, children are the most impacted. Your generosity, time and most importantly, prayers ensure that young people come to discover, develop and use their God-given gifts and talents to transform the world for good!
Thank you for all the ways you made this school year so successful! Let’s set sail together and make this new school year even better!
Courage & Confidence,
Brian Cordeiro Head of School & Principal
“Character is now seen to be of more value than specialization in learning, and the demand is that schools should teach how to learn and how to live, rather than how to gain a living. If you give values, you give anchorage ”
Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ 1857-1914
Mother
430 ENROLLED STUDENTSDURING 2023-2024
26.4 TOTAL ACRES THAT MAKE UP OUR CAMPUS
30+ AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES OFFERED
1750+
HOURSOFCOMMUNITY SERVICECOMPLETEDBY STUDENTS
50% FACULTY WITH ADVANCED DEGREES
51 TOTAL FACULTY & STAFF
48 GRADUATESINTHE CLASSOF2024
15 DIFFERENT HIGH SCHOOLS FROM THE CLASS OF 4 MISSION IN MOTION PROJECTS
10+
$250K INTOTAL FINANCIALAID SUPPORT PROVIDED
200+
VOLUNTEERS DONATED THEIR TIME LAST YEAR
22 CITIES & TOWNS OUR STUDENTS CALL HOME
NEW BOARD LEADERSHIP
At its June 2024 Board meeting, the Saint Philomena Board of Trustees selected Mrs. Rhonda Landers, CPA, MBA, P ‘16, ‘20 as its new Board Chair, replacing outgoing Chair Mr. John Bohan P ‘16, ‘18, ‘22, who served with distinction as a School Trustee for nearly a decade and as Board Chair for the last seven years Mrs Landers previously served as the Board Vice Chair and Head of the Finance Committee.
A seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience in finance, strategy and operations functions, Mrs. Landers currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for e-Zinc Inc.
The entire School community welcomes Mrs Landers to this position and offers its gratitude to Mr. Bohan for his critical leadership during his tenure as Board Chair. The Trustees have extended the title of Trustee Emeritus to Mr Bohan in appreciation for his exceptional service and continued dedication to the School
“As a parent of two Saint Philomena alumni, I know firsthand the extraordinary impact of Saint Philomena School I am thrilled to have the opportunity, alongside our Trustees, to build upon the solid foundational work already completed and to continue our critical strategic work to ensure the School’s sustainability and excellence.”
Mrs. Rhonda Landers, CPA, MBA, P ‘16, ‘20
SPECIAL FUNDS
Contributions made to the following named funds are designated for tuition assistance for our students and families as well as program and professional development support
Sister Imelda Fund
Dr & Mrs Kevin O'Brien
Tim Devitt ‘94 Memorial Fund
Dr. & Mrs. Kevin O'Brien
Block Memorial Fund
The Block Family - In Memory of Mary & Aileen
Sister Ann Marie Fund
Kevin & Patricia McCarthy - In Honor of Sr Ann Marie's 60th Jubilee
Dr. & Mrs. Kevin O'Brien
Brian & Marianne Sullivan
Sister Ethna Fund
Elizabeth Earley
Dr. & Mrs. Kevin O'Brien
Learn more about these Special Funds by visiting:
Friends of St. Philomena School
The Agostini Companies
American Online Giving
Blackbaud Giving
Box Tops for Education
Clements’ Market
Feinstein Foundation
Jennifer Carter Photography
Microsoft Matching Gift Program
Raytheon Matching Gift Program
The Rhode Island Foundation
The United Way
Trident Waterproofing
UBS Matching Gift Program
Westport Sea Farms
Westwind Sign
HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart is grateful to all of our benefactors who so generously supported our mission, students, faculty, families and program during the 2023-2024 school year. Your contributions allow us to provide our students with an exceptional education in a caring, supportive and faith-filled environment and to enable our community to move forward with courage and confidence Thank you!
Our Honor Roll of Donors lists all gifts received between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024 We regret any omissions or inaccuracies on the list; please contact us if an error has been made in your listing
GIVING LEVELS
Saint Philomena: $10,000 + above
The Foundress: $5,000 - 9,999
Saint Ethna: $2,500 - 4,999
Saint Ann Marie: $1,000 - 2,499
Saint Joseph: $500 - 999
Saint Joanna: $250 - 499
Anchor: $100 - 249
Courage & Confidence: $50 - 99
Companions: Up to $49
Saint Philomena: $10,000+
Drs Tim & Luba Flanigan
Dave & Donna '63 GoodrichIn Memory of Ernest & Mary Ritchie
Mark & Paige Goulart & Family
Roland & Elizabeth LeComte
Robert & Nancy Whitehead FundIn Memory of Robert Whitehead
The Foundress: $5,000 - 9,999
Brian & Tammy Bass
Christine Fennelly - In Memory of John Fennelly
David C Lockwood - In Honor of Abigail & Eloise Berdy
Mary Elleen & Christopher Patton
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Saint Ethna: $2,500 - 4,999
Jennifer Abbate CleanTech Services
Whitney Berdy
James DiMarino
The Dion Family
Dr Jonathan & Hadley Enright
Nicole & Frank Hill
The Horne Family
Jun Hur & Youjinn Whang
Surraya & Ali Khorsand
Rhonda & Frank Landers
Keelin '92 & Chris Matkovic
Renee & Colin McClennan
Pinto Family at Advanced Care Endodontics
The Ernest & Mary A. Ritchie Memorial Fund
Chris & Alison Vinciguerra
Kate Waterman “Grumm” - With gratitude: Dr. Jon Enright
Saint Ann Marie: $1,000 - 2,499
Anonymous
Christine Abbate
Brian & MaryCatherine Bardorf
John & Anne Bohan
Brauchler-Collins Charitable Foundation
Caldwell Integrative Veterinary Medicine
Michael '99 & Whitney Coakley
Paul & Carol Collins
Bettina DelSesto
Melissa & Tobe Deutschmann
Lou & Margaret DiPalma
Brendan & Alison Donovan
The Farrell Family - In Memory of
Joan Farrell
Dr. James & Anne Marie Fasy
Donna & John H. Flynn, Jr.
Dave & Donna ‘63 GoodrichIn Honor of SPS Admin, Faculty & Staff
Mr. Thomas & Dr. Allison Gorski
Saint Ann Marie (cont.)
Nell Soper & Andy Green - In Honor of Gigi & Granny Julie
Steven & Carol Hegarty
Bill & Courtney Hendrickson
Peter & Meg Jannotta
Paul Jestings
Brian & Laurie Ann LeComte
Colin & Shirley MacGillivray
Mark & Jane Matrone
Sharon & Alan Medeiros
The Mikutowicz Family
Tom & Lauren Moran
Jack & Toni Murphy
Sarah Nadimpalli - In Memory of Mary T. Bergman
Capt. & Mrs. Michael P. O'Hara
John & Cindi Paliotta
Tom & Lisa Pariseault
George & Betsy Patton
Philip Pelletier
Kayla & Kyle Perry
Robin Phillips & Dan Daley
Jay & Meghan Picotte
Richard & Lolli (Connerton '59) Sumberg
Phillip & Susan Thow
The Vane Family
Matt & Paula Walter
Joseph & Cathleen Whelan
Miles & Kristen Wilson - In Honor of SPS Faculty & Staff
Saint Joseph (cont.)
The Kelly Kelly Family - In Memory of William Kelly, Sr
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Maltais
Gene & Maureen McCabe
Jeffrey & Phyllis Moniz
Joe Murray & Linda Silveira
James T & Dorothy O'Reilly
Tara Brennan '84 & Craig Primis
Pamela Principe
The Reid Family
The Rosa Family
Tom & Peggy Sandman
Victor & Candice Sandman
John & Mary Short
Emery Silva
Kellie '99 & Alex Simeone
The Witkowski Family
Saint Johanna: $250 - 499
Mr & Mrs Theodore '92 August, III
Richard & Amy Beretta
Mr & Mrs Bolanos - In Memory of
Sharon McCanna
Kateri & Max Buerman
Anne Marie & Michael Coakley
Gina & Anthony DeSantis
Christine Dumont '87
Toni & Gilberte El Khoury
Catherine Gurspan - In Memory of Michael Gurspan & Michael Tobiassen
Heidi & Konstantin Kostin
Lesley & Peter Lambert
John Macedonio
Hon & Mrs Ronald K Machtley
Alison Murphy P'23
Paolo & Andrea (Petronello '98) Marone
Chris & Kara Museler
Portsmouth Rotary
Patrick & Pamela Rooney
Joseph & Janet Rosa
The Russolino Family
Steven & Bernadette Sabra
Esther Schrumpf - In Honor of Rachael & Tim Cavazza
Robert & Carolyn Silva and Family
Saint Joseph: $500 - 999
Mark & Amanda Bangs
Christopher & Julianna Brown
Brian Cordeiro
Kerian & Kristin Fennelly
The Hampton Family
Julia & Elie Karam
Stephanie & Jamie Karam
Marc & Jennifer Theroux
The Thorpe Family
Philip & Jennifer Viveiros
The Vucovich Family
Michael & Linda Walsh
Anchor: $100 - 249
Anonymous
Bo & Kristin Applegate
Maddie & Jacob Bashour
Mimi Berube - In Memory of Pip Berube
Donna Bettencourt Glavin
William & Nancy Cabral
Peter Capodilupo
Sonya & Richard Capuano
Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Carrellas
Meredith & Arthur Chapman - In Memory of Virginia Carol Rooks
Nicholas & Meg Christ
Matthew & Caitlin Cieloszyk
Mary & Ron Clemens
The Cottrell Family
Daniel & Debra Cowdin
Tony & Cheryl DeCastro
Patricia Dias
BJ & Karin Dillahey
Barclay Douglas
Linda Drance - In Honor of Her Grandchildren
Ray & Fran Dutelle
Hector & Heather Espada
Mr & Mrs Richard Falcone
FCJ Companions in Mission - In Honor of Jennifer Abbate
The Federico Family
Brett & Marianne Fox
Tom & Jackie Giroux
Mike & Christie Giroux
Edward & Alice Grayson
Chris & Kate Greenman
The Hetu Family
The Holland Family
Dr Erin K Hoye & Randall L Souza
Ann Jankowski - In Memory of Romaine Janeczek
Naji Karam '16
Luann Kehoe
Kitchen Tech - In Honor of Ben Mikutowicz
Anthony & Maryellen Kowalski
Margaret Kowalski
The Kroger Family
Nancy LaCroix Tingle - In Memory of Mother Joanna, FCJ
The Lee Family
Ty & Kiro Levine
The LoCascio Family
Peg & Jon Scott Logel
Kate Luckett
Oscar MacGillivray '15
James & Catherine Maher
Mike & Karen Mahoney
John & Kelly Marks - In Honor of Sr Ann Marie, FCJ
Drs. Chelsea & Kyle Martin
The McAleer Family
Ellen E McCall
Dennis McCool
Steven & Nicole McDonald
Casey & Patrick McNabb
James & Rhonda Meegan
Clarence & Rhonda MitchellChenoweth
Michael E Murphy
Adelaide G Nardone, M D - In Memory of Dr. Dominic Nardone
Trisha O'Reilly Onofrio
Dawn & John Pagano
The Partridge Family
The Patterson Family
Brody Pawelczyk
John & Jillane Perreira
John & Alicia Peters
The Petrasso Family
The Prouty/Yarumian Family
Samuel '99, Jon '00 & Ben '02 Quatromoni
Penny Rinfret
Carole C Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sayer
Jonathan Silva
Michael & Mary St. Thomas
The Stark Family
The Tobin Family
Christian & Amelia Tracy
Richard Updegrove - In Memory of Kathleen Updegrove
Brian Vinciguerra & Patricia
Wilson - In Honor of James & Rose Vinciguerra
Courage & Confidence: $50 - 99
Anonymous
Ionna Bairos-Moreau
Brian & Aileen Baker
Paula & Dan Baker
John & Carrie Batzle
The Ciszewski Family
Keleigh DeSocio
The Drenckhahn Family
Anne Dyer, RSCJ
Thomas Gamache
Ann Grimes
Molly Kellogg
Elizabeth Dennis '04 Lima - In Memory of JaneAnn Dennis
Kathleen Mayo Marino - In Memory of Libbi Cappuccilli
Lesley & Kyle Mello
The Moreau Family
Alison Pratt
Colleen Roche
Avery Royal '23
The Rushton Family
The Sands/Lamontagne Family
Anna Shea
The Wm. Sweeney Family - In Memory of Mother Ethna, FCJ
Kerry Potter Teixeira
The Towers Family
Barry & Maureen Wakefield
Wade Wisler
Companions: $1 - 49
Anonymous
Joyce Almgren
Dolores A Candelmo
Dylan Censorio
Roksolana Colon
Craig Corsetti
Mackenzie, Patrick & Wellesley Cottrell
Anthony DaPonte
Nancy Doucet
Susan Foster - In Memory of Phyllis Moniz
Emily Gerdts
The Goncalo Family
Susan Gustafson
Elizabeth & Mark Hedden
Samantha Hedden
Beth Lavelle - In Memory of Phyllis Moniz
Noah Lee
Christina Marley
Rob & Tery Matrone
Pamela Nadeau
Megan O' Connell
Mary Palazzolo
Debby Richards Perugini
Phil Quinn
Craig Spaner
Lisa & Timothy Stanzione
Karen Turner
Sr Ann Marie Walsh, FCJ
RAYMOND KELLEY P’85, ‘92, GP’17 MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
The following gifts were made in memory of Raymond Kelley, a longtime leader, dear friend, and generous supporter of the sisters FCJ and the School.
The parent of two Saint Philomena graduates, Ray devoted countless hours to the School, serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of the Parents’ Club. He also served on the Finance and Buildings & Grounds committees. For his tireless dedication to the School, Ray was presented with the Anchor Award in 2019
Jennifer Abbate
Babes in Bookland
Scott & Deborah Bartlett
Donna Bettencourt Glavin
Buzzards Bay Rowing Club
Letitia Camire
Sonya & Richard Capuano
Anne Marie & Michael Coakley
Joanne Corbett
Brian Cordeiro
Jim & Sally Engstrom
Lisa Esten
Suzanne B. Fawcett
Mary & Martin Flinn
John & Joan Flynn
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Gamut Anesthesia Services
The Gifford Family
Edmund & Paula Golato
The Gundersen Family
Jeff & LisaHart
Jeanne Kelley
Raymond & Sara Kelley
The Kennedy Family
Tom & Peg Leary
Kati Machtley
James & Cathy Maher
Gene & Maureen McCabe
Kevin & Patricia McCarthy
Rufus & Polly Meadows
Kimberly & Kevin Mello
Kurt & Kaitlin Miceli
Janice & Alfred Morris
Henry T Murphy
Michael & Patricia Neri
Robert & Susan Riccio
Francine Roche
Tim & Nancy Ryan
Carol Sadtler
Mary & James Sinnott
Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus
Dana Staats & Robbie Baker
Justin Staats
Susan & Edward Staats
Susanne & John Sullivan
Maria Sullivan
SPS Sunshine
Arthur & Jacqueline Tardif
David & Nancy Vale
Warwick Veterans Memorial High School
Class of '59 Reunion Committee
Richard West
Christian Wieden
TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING: MAY 13, 2024
Twenty-one foursomes teed off at Sakonnet Golf Club in support of Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart We are so grateful to our sponsors who helped make this glorious day of golf possible!
ANCHOR CELEBRATION: JUNE 1, 2024
This past June, the extended Saint Philomena community celebrated seven decades of courage and confidence on Cory's Lane at the third annual Anchor Celebration. We gathered to honor the impact our school has made on our children, our families, and our community. The Anchor Celebration also kicked off graduation week, offering our eighth graders and their families the opportunity to make more memories together
Our generous sponsors and auction bidders ensured this evening was a success in supporting the future of Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The 2025 Anchor Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
The 2025 Golf Outing at Sakonnet Golf Club will be played on Monday, September 29, 2025.
2024 ANCHOR CELEBRATI 2024 GOLF OUTING
RUBY SPONSOR: $2500
Nerves & Bones
Vanderpool Dental
DIAMOND: Priceless
Hannoush Jewelers
PHOTO BOOTH: $1250
Monelle
SILVER SPONSOR: $1000
The Bormes Family
Corrigan Financial
CK Bradley
Kevin & Jen De Sa
Dr. Jonathan Vane
Hogan Associates
Newport Electric Construction
North Eastern Tree Service, Inc.
Precious Capital Management
Peak Event Services
Reverie Social
Ernest + Mary A. Ritchie Memorial Fund
The Roberts Family
Rodriguez Wealth Manageme t
Chris & Alison Vinciguerra
ANCHOR SPONSOR: $500
BankNewport
BayCoast Bank
Borden Light Marina
Brian Cordeiro
Ecologic Insulation
The Fiore Family
The Pariseault Family
TITLE SPONSOR: $6500
Gold Medal Bakery
FAIRWAY SPONSOR: $3000
Hannoush Jewelers
GOLF BALL SPONSOR
Newport Indoor Golf
TEE SPONSOR: $250
Audrain Hospitality
Brian, Aileen, Lindsay + Sarah Baker
James M. Cavanaugh, DMD
Northeastern Tree Service, Inc
Senator Lou DiPalma
Memorial & Connors Funeral Homes
The Moose Cafe
Westport Sea Farms
Forster Orthodontics
Freedom Energy Logistics
Nicole R. Gray & Associates
Flynn Group, Inc
Borden Light Marina, Inc
Portsmouth Abbey School
The Karam Family
The Khorsand Family
The Machtley Family
The Matkovic Family
The McClennan Family
Grace Cimo McCluskey
My Brother's Keeper
AGM Marine Contractors, Inc.
2Hands Studio + The Moniz Family
The Moran Family
Murray Outdoor Communications
Newport Life Magazine
Tower Title
Principe Company
Westwind Sign
Wakefield Plumbing
Spring Street Studio
Two Friends of Saint Philomena School
FOUNDATION SUPPORT
We are profoundly grateful to the foundations and institutions that so generously supported of our mission and work during 2023-24 These funds provide critical assistance for our tuition scholarships, educational program and activities, and operating expenses
Major Financial Assistance Donors
The Thomas A. Rodgers, Jr., Family Foundation
The Edward J. & Virginia M. Routhier Foundation
C L A S S O F 2 0 2 4
On a picture-perfect Friday night, the Class of 2024 walked across the stage to become the 70th graduating class from Saint Philomena School of the Sacred Heart. These courageous and confident graduates are now students at 15 different high schools, including private and public institutions
Bishop Stang High School 18
Portsmouth Abbey School 10
Portsmouth High School 5
The Prout School 4
Providence Country Day School 2
Barrington High School 1
Bishop Feehan High School 1
Bishop Hendricken High School 1
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall 1
Judge Memorial High School 1
Moses Brown Academy 1
Rogers High School 1
St. George’s School 1
St Mary Academy - Bay View 1
“Nothing in life is perfect but when it comes to grade schools, Saint Phil’s comes pretty close I have been surrounded by teachers and administrators who truly care and foster kindness in us This is really what a family is - and so, Saint Phil’s has become part of my family ”
CiCi Bormes, 2024 Graduate & Student Body President
“Thanks to all who made the 2023-24 school year so successful! Your generosity helps in the tremendous work of Catholic education that goes on day by day at our school. It thrills me to ‘feel’ the same spirit I experienced during my 26 years at Saint Philomena’s continuing now both in and out of the classroom! Each time I visit, my heart fills with gratitude at the many ways God continues to bless our school and to see the young people growing in love of God and love of others! Thanks for being a part of that. All God’s blessing on you and your families.”
Sr. Ann Marie Walsh, FCJ; Teacher, 1980 - 1985; Principal, 1986 - 2006
HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT OUR MISSION?
We are tremendously grateful to everyone who supports our mission to foster courage and confidence in our students. There are many ways in which you can contribute to our efforts and invest in the newest generation that will transform our world for good: Make a Donation Sponsor or Attend Our Events
Employer Gift Matching Planned Gifts
IRA Charitable Contributions
Donor-Advised Funds
Volunteer Engage on Social Media
For more information about ways you can support Saint Philomena School, please contact Alison Vinciguerra, (Coordinator for Advancement Events and Communication) at avinciguerra@saintphilomena.org
“St. Philomena School is the place where strong foundations are built. Beyond its exceptional academics and diverse extracurriculars, our school shines because it is a community of faith that guides every student to become the best version of themselves And it will always be ‘our school’ because no matter how many years it’s been since you’ve been on campus, the courage and confidence fostered at St Philomena School is the cornerstone to whatever else we build in our lives.”
