Graduates of St. Joseph’s Seminary, Dunwoodie, gather at their academic convocation May 12. The seminary granted 19 Master of Divinity degrees and 14 Master of Arts in Theology degrees to graduating seminarians. Nine clergy, consecrated religious and laypeople received the Master of Arts in Theology after studies in Dunwoodie and 14 others from the Huntington campus. One post-master's certificate in Sacred Scripture and one post-master's certificate in Dogmatic Theology were earned by Yonkers graduates.
Chris Sheridan
Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, O.F.M., the apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, addresses graduates, faculty and guests during his apostolic visit to the United States.
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Ikenna Ikagbue receives his degree.
Chris Sheridan
Members of the class of 2017 from the Archdiocese of New York pose at the convocation of the Cathedral Seminary House of Formation at Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens, May 12. From left are Father George Sears, rector; Brandon Miraz; Niall McDonagh; Robert Carolan; Auxiliary Bishop James Massa of Brooklyn; Wesbee Victor; Anthony Gorgia; Savio Paul; Matthew Breslin; and Tegawende Stephane Ovedraogo. Not pictured is graduate Carmine Caruso.
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Anthony Gorgia, Niall McDonagh and Matthew Breslin sing the opening hymn, “O God Beyond All Praising.” The evening began with Mass and dinner.
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Anthony Gorgia receives the Master of Arts in Catholic Philosophical Studies degree from Father Richard Veras, left; Bishop James Massa; and Father Sears, right. Fathers Veras and Sears are priests of the archdiocese.
