BRIGHTON -- Dressed in caps and gowns and surrounded by family and friends, the Theological Institute of the New Evangelization's class of 2018 received their diplomas during a May 22 commencement ceremony at St. John's Seminary in Brighton. Get more information about ryan bilodeau master's degree
Graceanne Bowe, Stephen Cadigan, Scott Camilleri, Barbara Caroline Carey, Christina Carroll, Edward Domenick Ciampa, Sister Regina Frances Dick FSP, Joanne Lillian Donovan, Melissa Harrigan Wholesale Rougned Odor Jersey , David Hutchings, Howard Lotis, Elizabeth Murtha, and Ronna Petrilli earned a Master of Arts in Ministry, while Ryan Kenneth Bilodeau, Deacon Fran Burke, Elizabeth Cotrupi, Deacon Joseph R. Flocco Jr., Derek McDonald, Caitlin Medlar Wholesale Nolan Ryan Jersey , Stephen Paul Mooney, and James Sierra earned a Master of Theological Studies for the New Evangelization.
The class, with a total of 21 graduates, was one of the Theological Institute's largest graduating classes. Dozens of loved ones filled the St. John's Seminary chapel where the ceremony was held, leaving standing room only.
The commencement address was given by president of Emmanuel College Sister Janet Eisner SND, who applauded the graduates' commitment to completing their degree, even as they raised families and worked full-time jobs.
She is filled with "anticipation," she said, "for all that you will do and be for others, in your parishes Wholesale Ivan Rodriguez Jersey , communities, schools, and homes."
"Today, I encourage you to continue to reach out to parishes, CCD programs, classrooms, church services, and out into our culture," said Sister Janet to the graduates. Bring God's message to others, evangelize Cheap Ferguson Jenkins Jersey , she encouraged.
Yet, she said, take time to pray, and "please keep coming back to that place where you first heard the call. Keep discerning your deepest desires, and speak with pride about what is in your mind."
"In this way," she continued, "you will live out your commitment to joy."
Ronna Petrilli served as the student speaker. Speaking on behalf of her class, she began the address by offering thanks to the professors, family, friends Cheap Cole Hamels Jersey , priests, and employers who supported the graduates throughout their schooling.
The Theological Institute, she said, has "prepared us well" in the mission of evangelization.
Noting the different backgrounds of those in her class, Petrilli said "all of us are called to share our many diverse talents," sharing them to "be like Christ in the world, bringing faith, hope, and love" to all they encounter.
"When others see us in the world, they will be so moved by our actions Cheap Adrian Beltre Jersey , they will seek the source of our valor, hope, and joy," she said.
Prayers, comments, and congratulations were offered by a number of ceremony leaders during the ceremony, including St. John's Seminary rector Msgr. James Moroney, St. John's Seminary vice rector and president of the Theological Institute Father Christopher O'Connor, director of the Master of Theological Studies Program Stephen Fahrig, and director of the Arts in Ministry Program Aldona Lingertat.
Msgr. Moroney presented the graduates their diplomas alongside Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley. The cardinal also offered the benediction Cheap Rougned Odor Jersey , before the new graduates filed out of the chapel to pose for photos outside.
Speaking to The Pilot after the ceremony, Edward Domenick Ciampa, standing beside several friends and neighbors, said the Master of Arts in Ministry took him six years to obtain while taking classes part-time and he is happy and proud of his accomplishment.