On Thursday, May 6th, St. Patrick's Seminary held Solemn Vespers and Commencement Exercises for the Graduating Classes of 2020 and 2021. President-Rector Fr. Mark D. Doherty presided over the two events. After Solemn Vespers, during commencement, the graduates and faculty processed into the Main Chapel, led by our Academic Dean Dr. Anthony Lilles. We had 18 total graduates with eight from each of the two classes.
They included:
Graduating Class of 2021 - School of Theology
- Rev. Mr. Alan Mauricio Acevedo Cabello
- Rev. Mr. Huong Hoang Dinh
- Rev. Mr. Beomjung 'John' Hwang
- Rev. William Salas Mamangun
- Rev. Mr. Jumin 'Paul' Park
- Rev. Mr. Cameron Polette
- Rev. Mr. Ese'ese (Ace) Tui
Graduating Class of 2021 - Pre-Theology Program
- Br. Mikhael Yosef Maria of the Holy Cross, Contemplatives of St. Joseph
Graduating Class of 2020 - School of Theology
- Rev. Mr. Francis Coyne
- Rev. Honorio Valdeavilla Pangan, Jr.
- Rev. John Michael Plass
- Rev. Ian El Bianco Quito
- Rev. Benjamin James Rosado
- Rev. Mr. Candelario Jiménez
- Rev. Junee V. Valencia
Graduating Class of 2020 - Pre-Theology Program
- Mr. Dereck Sean Y. Delgado
Please enjoy the slideshow below of the Solemn Vespers, Commencement, and the follow-on Social and Dinner. Class President Andy O'Leary was the emcee for the evening events, including some gift presentations to departing professors and the Oblate Sisters. The night ended with the seminarians leading everyone in singing the Salve Regina.
