On Tuesday, May 9, the John Paul II Institute celebrated its thirty-fourth graduation liturgy at the Redemptor Hominis Chapel of the Saint John Paul II National Shrine. His Excellency John O. Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre was the principal celebrant and homilist. Bishop Barres encouraged the new graduates to root their future work of evangelization in contemplation of “the radiant Face of the Risen Christ.” (full text of homily)
Mr. Patrick Kelly, Chairman of the Institute’s Board of Governors and Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, closed the event with remarks to the graduating class on the co-responsibility of the laity and the clergy for the life of the Church, in particular through her missionary mandate. (full text)
The 2023 graduating class included:
For the Degree of Master of Theological Studies
Maria Teresa Briggs
Carmine Cicalese
Sr. Mary Gabriel Devlin, SV
Christian Duran Pinzon
Emma Girton
Erica Kane
Andrea Polito
Sonny Ramirez
Ailsa Skuodas
For the Degree of Licentiate in Sacred Theology
Fr. Tommaso Badiani
For the Degree of Ph.D. in Theology of Person, Marriage, and Family
Andrew Shivone
