2009 John Cardinal Wright Vocations Mass
The Seventh Annual John Cardinal Wright Vocations Mass was held on August 23th, 2009 at 4:00pm. This year, the Vocations Mass was held at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, in the "strip district" in Pittsburgh PA. The Principal Celebrant was Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, class of 1967. Concelebrants included Fr. Frank Almade, ('71), Fr. Greg Brown, ('72), Fr. Joe Scheib, ('68), Fr. Dave Schorr, ('65), Fr. Lou Vallone, ('65), and Fr. James Garvey, Pastor of Most Holy Name, and Fr. Harry Nichols, Pastor of St Stanislaus Kostka Parish. Steve Byers, ('71) was Deacon, and Mike Wallisch ('71) and Angelo Spagnolo ('72) served as Lectors.
John Cardinal Wright Awards Banquet
We would like to thank the parishioners of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church and especially Rev. Harry E. Nichols for allowing us to use their beautiful church for our celebration.
To see photos of past Vocation Masses and Awards Dinners,
go to the BLS Alumni Association on FLICKR.COM,
The Seventh Annual John Cardinal Wright Awards Banquet was August 23th, 2009 at 6:00pm. This year, the Awards Banquet was held at Mitchell's Restaurant & Banquet Center, Downtown Pittsburgh PA 15219. Mitchell's was established in 1906, and is pittsburgh's oldest and finest restaurant.
Dick McDivitt ('73) introduces and presents the John Cardinal Wright Award to his classmate, Dr. K. Barry Wentland.
Mike Wallisch ('71) introduces and presents the John Cardinal Wright Award to his classmate, Deacon Stephen J. Byers.
Fr. Dave Schorr ('65) introduces and presents the John Cardinal Wright Award to Mr. Mike Clark, newscaster from WTAE.
Prior to Mass, Cardinal DiNardo meets with Fr. Frank Almade and Dr. Pat Joyce.
The beautiful altar at St. Stanislaus Kostka.
Alumni President, Tony Fisher, presents Cardinal DiNardo the crosier for use during his visits to Pittsburgh.
Fr. Lou Vallone presents the "Mater Mea, Saxum Meum",
"My Mother, My Rock" award
to his own mother, Mrs. Bea Vallone.
The Annual John Cardinal Wright Vocations Mass at St. Stanisalus Kostka Church
St. Paul Seminarians enjoying the awards dinner.
Latin School Alums and family and friends.
John Franko from the Pgh Catholic interviews Alum. Pres. Tony Fisher.
Latin School Alums and family and friends.
Bishop David Zubik and friends.
Latin School Alums and family and friends.
Latin School Alums and family and friends in line for the buffet.
Enjoying one of Angie's many jokes.
Latin School Alums and family and friends.
Alum Ralph Ruggerio brings his original BLS blazer patch for all to see.
A special BLS Alumni Board of Directors
meeting makes Bishop Zubik
an honorary alumnus.
Cardinal Dan DiNardo makes some special comments.
