The Annual San Lorenzo Seminary Gala
"An Evening with the Novices"
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Celebration of the the San Lorenzo Foundation's
40th Anniversary by recognizing its founders,
Fr. Peter Banks, OFM Cap. and Board members
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 5:00 PM
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Thank you for making the 2025 San Lorenzo Seminary Gala a resounding success!
Thanks go to Wayne Natale, Gala Chairman, for his masterful organization and design of the venue. We were sold out -- the first time in several years. The food by Alfred Holzheu and the El Rancho Marketplace was really delicious and there was plenty to go around. Everything worked beautifully and all who attended had a marvelous time. Our Master of Ceremonies, Dana Carvey, along with John Glines, the masterful auctioneer, kept the audience engaged and laughing throughout the live auction. One of the main highlights of the evening was the auctioning of special desserts made by the novices and friars. They were quite surprised as to how impactful they made the evening. All in all it was a fabulous event! Please mark your calendars now for the 2026 Annual Gala, scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026 There were videos shown at the Gala showing a slideshow of several years of fundraising that the Foundation has done in support of the San Lorenzo Seminary starting with the Luaus around the poolthen transitioning to themed events held on the back lawn. To see the videos, hover over the Gala tab above then select the 2025 Gala Videos tab. Or click here to go directly to the 2025 Gala Videos tab. Pictures of previous projects that the Foundation was able to provide funds for from our annual Gala fundraiser.
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The NAPCC 2025 - 2026 Novitiate Class
Back Row (left to right): David Inzunza (Province St. Joseph/ Detroit); Aaron Mader (Province St. Joseph/ Detroit); Aaron Arndt (Province St. Joseph/ Detroit); Chris Cryzewski (Province of the Stigmata of Saint Francis/ New Jersey); Alvaro Vega (Province of the Stigmata of Saint Francis/ New Jersey)
Middle Row (left to right): Ben Combs (Province of Our Lady of Angels/ California); Hunter Whalen (Province of Our Lady of Angels/ California); Carlos-Andres Rodriguez (Province of the Stigmata of Saint Francis/ New Jersey); Cassian Santos (Province of Our Lady of Angels/ California) Front Row (left to right): Giomar Figueroa (Province of the Stigmata of Saint Francis/ New Jersey); Dave Carrano (Province St. Joseph/ Detroit); Max Ercolani (Province of St. Conrad/ Denver); Daniel Leon (Province of Our Lady of Angels/ California); Paolino Maria di Gesu Linardi (Custody of St. John the Baptist/ Puerto Rico) They have arrived at the Seminary and are starting their ministries. Please plan on attending Mass some Sunday to meet these new men who have decided on a year's journey to discern their vocation. An international group who will continue to Make the World a Better Place.
The NAPCC 2024 -2025 Novitiate Class
Front Row (left to right): Francesk Berisha, Our Lady of Angels Province (California) (discerned out);
Charlie Jarosik, Saint Conrad Province (Denver); John Mary Lauderdale, Our Lady of Angels Province (California); Joseph West, Saint Augustine Province (Pittsburgh) Back Row (left to right): Angelo Soto, Our Lady of Angels Province (California); Stephen Noone, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Province (Australia); Scott Cotto, Saint Joseph Province (Detroit)
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