Over 300 attendees gathered at the beautiful Saint Clements Castle & Marina in Portland, CT, for the Â鶹·ÖÐÐ Gala on April 24, 2025.
The festivities featured special guest, , 6th Archbishop of Hartford, and keynote speaker , who delivered the commencement address the next day at the Â鶹·ÖÐÐ’ 67th Commencement Ceremony.
From left to right, first row: Archbishop Coyne, Jim Wahlberg, Peter Callan, Very Rev. Peter Kucer. Second row: Brother Ron Aucoin, Very Rev. Martin Rooney, Bishop Betancourt, and John Connelly. | Photos by Phil Farnsworth
The evening began on a high note with the angelic voices of the Cathedral Schola Cantorum from the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford. The choral group performed an impressive medley of both spiritual and popular tunes.
Archbishop Coyne and Jim Wahlberg shared stories of their years in Boston, setting the tone for an engaging and spirit-filled evening. As a writer, speaker, and filmmaker, Jim Wahlberg shared a captivating testimony of his personal journey of recovery and redemption, describing how an encounter with Mother Teresa was a pivotal moment in his transformation.
Thank you to Peter Callan and for their excellent hospitality. Funds raised at the event support Â鶹·ÖÐÐ’ mission of providing an affordable and quality educational experience for seminarians, religious, and lay students.
Cathedral Schola Cantorum
Â鶹·ÖÐÐ Board members, Bob O’Hara, chair and Fr. Ed Przygocki, MSA
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