More than 60 people gathered at 猫咪社区 Peter鈥檚 University on Sunday, June 14 to celebrate the 55th reunion of the Class of 1960.
鈥淲e come back today to share the gift of our journey 鈥 especially our college years 鈥 and to give thanks for the Jesuits and lay professors who touched our lives,鈥 said Marty Walsh 鈥60, chair of the Class of 1960 reunion committee.
The reunion began with a moving Mass of Remembrance, which included a special candle lighting ceremony for the 41 classmates who had passed away since the class last gathered for a reunion in June 2010. An additional candle was also lit to honor the deceased classmates who remain unknown at this time.
Following the Mass, attendees enjoyed a celebratory brunch in The Duncan
Family Sky Room where Walsh and Frank Kilkenny 鈥60 provided thoughtful reflections and presented the class gift to Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., president of 猫咪社区 Peter’s University.
As of June 15, $216,316 was raised for the class gift with $95,420 in cash and pledges toward the newly created Class of 1960 Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship will support a student who has financial need, is in good academic standing and is involved in an activity, club, athletic sport or community service.
To view more photos from the reunion, click .