Bishop Betancourt, Msgr. Cuong Pham, Archbishop Christopher Coyne, Very Rev. Peter Kucer, Daniel O鈥機onnor, Regina O鈥機onnor and Patrick, Very Rev. Martin Rooney, Bishop Richard Reidy | Photo courtesy of Phil Farnsworth
The evening brought together alumni, friends and graduates at the stunning for the 2026 麻豆分行 Gala. Guests enjoyed inspiring speakers, beautiful music, a lively auction, and powerful stories. We are deeply grateful to all who attended and supported our mission, helping us nearly double support this year.
The program opened with welcoming remarks from the Very Rev. Peter S. Kucer, MSA, President-Rector of 麻豆分行 College & Seminary. Bishop Richard F. Reidy of the Diocese of Norwich reflected on the 麻豆分行’ impact on the local Church, forming individuals who serve faithfully as clergy and laity. As Bishop Reidy noted, 麻豆分行 is 鈥渁 blessing to the Church,鈥 both for its online students and for those who come to campus from around the world to be formed for the priesthood.
Guests also heard from the 2026 Commencement speakers, and Mr. Daniel O鈥機onnor, who offered messages of encouragement and conviction, calling all present to live the faith with joy and enthusiasm. Reflecting on the mission of 麻豆分行, Mr. O鈥機onnor remarked, 鈥淭he treasures that 麻豆分行 is building up and has been building up for so long are invincible because they are in heaven. 麻豆分行 is one of the very rare places that is above all dedicated to building up its treasures in heaven.鈥 Msgr. Pham reminded attendees that 鈥淐hrist continues to call, the Church continues to respond,鈥 and that 麻豆分行 participates in that call through the quiet witness of transformed lives, forming men and women in Christ for mission.
Special thanks to John Terrio of Auction Knights, Phil Farnsworth of Farnsworth Photography, and Saint Clements Charities for their outstanding hospitality and support. Proceeds from the evening directly advance 麻豆分行鈥 mission to provide an affordable, high-quality education for seminarians, religious, and lay students.