Seminarian John Gibson ‘14 (Milwaukee) put the Martyrs ahead early with two goals in the first half, and New Man Scott Gratton ‘15 (Burlington) punched in a third goal in the second half to ensure the trophy. Lewi Barakat ‘15 (Sydney) set up the assist for all three goals.  Check out the pictures here!
The Martyrs’ super-fans were out in full force, cheering their team on to their first championship victory since the founding of the league in 2007. The tournament is organized by the Centro Sportivo Italiano, and fields teams from 16 of the local Roman College seminaries.

Congratulations to the Team!  Go Martyrs!

On April 19th, the College celebrated its largest Rector’s Dinner to date when 400 guests gathered at its Janiculum Hill seminary to honor His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl and Mr. and Mrs. John and JoEllen Stollenwerk with the 2012 Rector’s Award.

In addition to the many Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and Curial Officials in attendance, the College was honored to have the distinguished presence of several Ambassadors and international diplomatic representatives from around the world, members of the Papal Foundation and numerous friends, benefactors and alumni of the College.

During the evening, guests enjoyed traditional Italian fare and lively entertainment provided by the seminarians, which included classics from the American songbook accompanied by the talents of some seminarians that included a saxophone solo and tap-dancing.

After accepting the Rector’s Award, the recipients imparted words of wisdom and inspiration.

His Eminence, Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington expressed his gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Stollenwerk, Msgr. James Checchio, and the North American College. He reflected on his experiences studying at the College as a seminarian and the impact that his brother seminarians had on him. He expresses joy and pride in the Church and particularly in the work of the College in shaping the Church’s future.

Mr. and Mrs. John and JoEllen Stollenwerk received the Rector’s award for their enthusiastic support of the College, priestly vocations, and Catholic education. Mr. John Stollenwerk expressed his gratitude for the award and went on to proclaim good news about “the world’s greatest system of schools,” American Catholic schools. He emphasized the important role of Catholic schools in parishes and the need for priests to seek after and support them.

We thank you again for joining us and look forward to seeing you on April 11, 2013 at the twenty-first annual Rector’s Dinner!

Arrivederci e alla prossima!!

Please feel free to download and share the photos of the 2012 Rector’s Dinner found on these pages (Click here to view the full selection of photos).

We also encourage you to access our benefactors’ web links found at the bottom of this page.

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In order to assist with the registration process, the Baltimore Alumni have created a website at www.NACalumnireunion.org.

• Information Concerning the Schedule is here.
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• Information Concerning Hotel Reservation is here.
• Contact Information is available here.

Hope to see you there!

In his homily, Archbishop Nienstedt preached to the men about their new responsibility and service in the Church.

These seminarians have now received both the ministry of Lector and Acolyte in anticipation of their diaconal ordinations and, God-willing, priestly ordination. As the rite indicates, an acolyte is charged with assisting at the celebration of the Eucharist, purifying the sacred vessels and when needed to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion.

Congratulations to all those newly installed to the ministry of acolyte. Photos can be viewed here.