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2016 St. Augustine Medal Recipients

Saint Mary Parish, Bethel: Mr. & Mrs. James Kelly
Nominated by Reverend Corey V. Piccinino

Saint Mary School, Bethel: Mr. Richard Schlemmer
Nominated by Mr. Gregory Viceroy, Principal

Blessed Sacrament Parish, Bridgeport: Ms. Karen Soares-Robinson and Ms. Jackie Soares
Nominated by Reverend Joseph J. Karcsinski, III

Catholic Charities, Bridgeport: Ms. Louise Gidez
Nominated by Mr. Al Barber

Catholic Charities, Bridgeport: Mr. John Gleckler
Nominated by Mr. Al Barber

Catholic Charities, Bridgeport: Ms. Marilyn Hart
Nominated by Mr. Al Barber

Development, Bridgeport: Mr. & Mrs.Vincent Von Zwehl
Nominated by Mr. William McLean

Saint Andrew Parish, Bridgeport: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Foldy
Nominated by Reverend Eugene R. Szantyr

Saint Andrew Parish, Our Lady of Good Counsel
Chapel, Bridgeport: Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Elsberry
Nominated by Reverend Eugene R. Szantyr

Saint Ann Parish, Bridgeport: Mr. & Mrs. Jack Calcutt
Nominated by Reverend Peter J. Lynch

Saint Mary Parish, Bridgeport: Mr. & Mrs. Nemesio Febo
Nominated by Reverend Rolando Torres

Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Bridgeport: Ms. Teresa Mierzejewska
Nominated by Reverend Michael A. Nowak, O.F.M. Conv.

Saint Peter Parish, Bridgeport: Mr. & Mrs. Igdalia Olivera
Nominated by Reverend Jose Rebaque, S.A.C.

Immaculate High School, Danbury: Mr. Gerry Hatcher
Nominated by Mrs. Mary Maloney, President

Immaculate High School, Danbury: Mrs. Marianne Fahey
Nominated by Mrs. Mary Maloney, President

Sacred Heart Parish, Danbury: Mr. Roger Palanzo
Nominated by Reverend Peter J. Towsley

Saint Gregory the Great School, Danbury: Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Blackman
Nominated by Mrs. Suzanne Curra, Principal

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Danbury: Ms. Emilia Costa
Nominated by Reverend Jose Brito-Martins

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Danbury: Mr. Juan Genobeba Farfan
Nominated by Reverend John J. Perez

Saint John Parish, Darien: Ms. Patricia Broderick
Nominated by Reverend Francis T. Hoffmann

Saint Thomas More Parish, Darien: Ms. Karen Casey
Nominated by Reverend Paul G. Murphy

Notre Dame Catholic High School, Fairfield: Mrs. Debra Tietjen
Nominated by Mr. Christopher Cipriano, Principal

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Fairfield: Mr. Anthony DeMattia
Nominated by Reverend John P. Baran

Saint Catherine Center for Special Needs, Fairfield: Mrs. Gina Barber
Nominated by Mrs. Helen Burland, Principal

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Fairfield: Mr. Thomas Browne Jr., posthummously
Nominated by Reverend Peter Cipriani

Sacred Heart Parish, Georgetown: Mr. Robert Constantine
Nominated by Reverend David C. Leopold

Greenwich Catholic School, Greenwich: Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Sama
Nominated by Mrs. Patrice Kopas, Principal

Sacred Heart Parish, Greenwich: Mr. Donald Mohr
Nominated by Reverend Bose R. Selvaraj

Saint Paul Parish, Greenwich: Mr. Joseph DeMarkey
Nominated by Reverend Leszek Szymaszek

Saint Jude Parish, Monroe: Ms. Lorraine Costello
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Dariusz J. Zielonka

Saint Jude School, Monroe: Mr. & Mrs. Maximillian Aulet
Nominated by Dr. Patrick Higgins, Principal

Saint Ladislaus Parish, Norwalk: Mr. & Mrs. James Forcier
Nominated by Reverend Juan G. Acosta

Saint Mary Parish, Norwalk: Mr. John Pia
Nominated by Reverend Richard G. Cipolla

Saint Mary Parish, Ridgefield: Mr. John Spera
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Laurence R. Bronkiewicz, S.T.D.

Saint Mary School, Ridgefield: Mr. & Mrs. Daniel O’Brien
Nominated by Mrs. Anna O’Rourke, Principal

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Riverside: Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Murljacic
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Alan F. Detscher, S.L.D.

Saint Aloysius School, New Canaan: Ms. Jennifer Manley
Nominated by Mr. Bardhyl Gjoka, Principal

Saint Lawrence Parish, Shelton: Ms. Micheline Hope
Nominated by Reverend Michael K. Jones, S.T.D.

Saint Lawrence School, Shelton: Mr. & Mrs. John Fahey
Nominated by Dr. Gail Kingston, Principal

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish, Shelton: Mr. & Mrs. Don Opatrny
Nominated by Reverend Ciprian Bejan

Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Stamford: Mr. Frank Carpanzano
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Stephen M. DiGiovanni

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Stamford: Mr. John Kulowiec
Nominated by Reverend Pawel Hrebenko

Holy Spirit Parish, Stamford: Mr. & Mrs. Chandra Raj Ramachandran
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Kevin T. Royal

Holy Trinity Parish, Stamford: Ms. Kathryn Heslin
Nominated by Reverend Richard J. Gemza

Sacred Heart Parish, Stamford: Mr. Thomas Schmalzl
Nominated by Reverend Alfonso Picone

Saint Benedict – Our Lady of Montserrat Parish, Stamford: Mr. & Mrs. Ismael Villeda
Nominated by Reverend Gustavo A. Falla

Saint Mary Parish, Stamford: Ms. Alda Braccia
Nominated by Reverend Gustavo A. Falla

Saint Clement Parish, Stamford: Mr. Allan Jay
Nominated by Reverend Carlos Rodrigues

Saint Gabriel Parish, Stamford: Mrs. Catherine Sheehan
Nominated by Reverend William M. Quinlan

Saint Leo Parish, Stamford: Mr. Peter Ryan
Nominated by Reverend James D. Grosso

Our Lady of Grace Parish, Stratford: Mr. James Farrell
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Martin P. Ryan

Our Lady of Peace Parish, Stratford: Ms. Janet Gillick
Nominated by Reverend Nicholas F. Pavia

Saint James School, Stratford: Mrs. Mary Fasold
Nominated by Mr. Jack Lynch, Principal

Christ the King Parish, Trumbull: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Plumeau
Nominated by Reverend Lawrence F. Carew

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Trumbull: Dr. & Mrs. Anthony Masi
Nominated by Reverend Joseph A. Marcello

Saint Catherine of Siena School, Trumbull: Ms. Elizabeth VanTine
Nominated by Miss Eunice Giaquinto, Principal

Saint Theresa Parish, Trumbull: Mr. & Mrs. John Angiolillo
Nominated by Reverend Brian P. Gannon

Saint Theresa School, Trumbull: Mr. Vito Sabatelli
Nominated by Mr. Salvatore Vittoria, Principal

CAB – St. Augustine Academy, Bridgeport: Gabriel Alvarado
Nominated by Dr. Deborah Boccanfuso, Principal

CAB – St. Ann Academy, Bridgeport: Ms. Dolores Castillo
Nominated by Mrs. Patricia Griffin, Principal

CAB – St. Andrew Academy, Bridgeport: Ms. Gisela Moura
Nominated by Ms. Lori Wilson, Principal

Holy Cross Parish, Fairfield: Ms. Margaret Kuharec
Nominated by Reverend Alfred Pecaric

Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Bridgeport: Ms. Ana Maria Pinho
Nominated by Reverend Jose B. Alves

Kolbe Cathedral High School, Bridgeport: Mr. & Mrs. Albertus van den Broek
Nominated by Mrs. Jo-Anne Jakab, Principal

Saint Roch Parish, Greenwich: Mr. & Mrs. Charles DiSapio
Nominated by Reverend Arthur Mollenhauer

Saint Margaret’s Shrine, Bridgeport: Mr. & Mrs. John Tedesco
Nominated by Reverend Giandomenico M. Flora

Saint George Parish, Bridgeport: Jerman Ahuatl Soto and Maria Sandra Cuateca-Aca
Nominated by Reverend Elio Sosa, IVE

Saint James Parish, Stratford: Ms. Mary Louise Semedo
Nominated by Reverend Thomas F. Lynch

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys Parish, Brookfield: Ms. June Lentini and Ms. Samantha Booth
Nominated by Reverend Shawn W. Cutler

Saint Charles Borromeo Parish, Bridgeport: Mr. Ramon Jimenez
Nominated by Reverend Frank Gomez

Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Newtown: Mr. & Mrs. James Healey
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Robert E. Weiss

Saint Peter School, Danbury: Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Posca
Nominated by Ms. Anna-Marie Altieri, Principal

Saint Joseph Parish, Brookfield: Mr. Daniel Melillo
Nominated by Reverend George F. O’Neill

The Cathedral Parish, Bridgeport: Ms. Mayra Medina
Nominated by Reverend F. John Ringley, Jr.

The Cathedral Parish, Bridgeport: Ms. Patricia Soto
Nominated by Reverend F. John Ringley, Jr.

Holy Family Parish, Fairfield: Mr. & Mrs. Jason Melaragno
Nominated by Reverend Norman J. Guilbert, Jr.

Saint Joseph School, Danbury: Mr. & Mrs. Rudy Iannetta
Nominated by Mrs. Lisa Lanni, Principal

Saint Joseph Parish, Danbury: Ms. Lydia Biglarderi
Nominated by Reverend Samuel V. Scott

Saint Thomas Aquinas School, Fairfield: Mr. Frank Duffin
Nominated by Ms. Patricia Brady, Principal

Saint Thomas Aquinas Parish, Fairfield: Ms. Carol Mauro
Nominated by Reverend Victor T. Martin

Assumption Catholic School, Fairfield: Mr. & Mrs. Brian Monohan
Nominated by Mr. Steven Santoli, Principal

Saint Agnes Parish, Greenwich: Mr. & Mrs. John Suh
Nominated by Reverend James A. McDevitt

Saint Mary Parish, Greenwich: Ms. Helene Griffin
Nominated by Reverend Cyprian P. LaPastina

Saint Emery Parish, Fairfield: Mr. Michael Kender
Nominated by Reverend Milan Dimic

Saint Aloysius Parish, New Canaan: Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gayer
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor William J. Scheyd, P.A.

Saint Michael the Archangel Parish, Greenwich: Ms. Carol James
Nominated by Reverend Ian M. Jeremiah

Saint Rose of Lima School, Newtown: Mr. & Mrs. Jeff McKenzie
Nominated by Sr. Colleen Smith, ASCJ, Principal

All Saints Catholic School, Norwalk: Ms. Janet Mitchell
Nominated by Mrs. Linda Dunn, Principal

Saint Jerome Parish, Norwalk: Mr. & Mrs. Alex Sqoutas
Nominated by Reverend David W. Blanchfield

Saint Matthew Parish, Norwalk: Ms. Mary Ann Gregg
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Walter C. Orlowski

Saint Philip Parish, Norwalk: Ms. Ana Camacho
Nominated by Reverend Michael A. Boccaccio

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Norwalk: Mr. Michael Lametta
Nominated by Reverend Miroslaw Stachurski

Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Norwalk: Mr. Robert Lametta
Nominated by Reverend Miroslaw Stachurski

Saint Patrick Parish, Redding Ridge: Ms. Joan Marie Bresnahon
Nominated by Reverend Joseph Cervero

Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish, Ridgefield: Mr. Romy Soviero
Nominated by Reverend Joseph A. Prince

Saint Joseph Parish, Shelton: Mr. George Schrade
Nominated by Reverend Michael Dogali

Saint Joseph School, Shelton: Ms. Lorraine Carrano
Nominated by Mr. Stephen Anderson, Principal

Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, Stamford: Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Day
Nominated by Reverend Peter K. Smolik

Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Stamford: Mr. & Mrs. Grajales
Nominated by Ms. Natalia Cruz, Principal

Holy Spirit School, Stamford: Mr. & Mrs. Joel Aquino
Nominated by Ms. Marianne Licare, Principal

Saint Bridget of Ireland Parish, Stamford: Mr. Daniel Benoit
Nominated by Reverend Edward J. McAuley, Jr.

Saint Cecilia Parish, Stamford: Mr. Lenonard Pensiero
Nominated by Reverend Albert G. Pinciaro, III

Saint Cecilia School, Stamford: Ms. Holly Connolly
Nominated by Ms. Dina Monti, Principal

Saint Maurice Parish, Stamford: Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas DeCamillo
Nominated by Reverend Alfred A. Riendeau

Trinity Catholic Middle School, Stamford: Ms. Vera Cubarrubia
Nominated by Ms. Abbey Camillery, Principal

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Stamford: Ms. Carol Bogue
Nominated by Reverend Andrew G. Marus

Saint Mark Parish, Stamford: Mr. & Mrs. Alan Grassia
Nominated by Reverend Birendra Soreng

Saint Mark School, Stamford: Ms. Christine Feliciano
Nominated by Mrs. Donna Wuhrer, Principal

Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, Weston: Ms. Gloria Doino
Nominated by Reverend Michael L. Dunn

Saint Joseph High School, Trumbull: Deacon & Mrs. Patrick Toole
Nominated by Dr. James Keane, Principal

Saint Stephen Parish, Trumbull: Mr. Richard Lavelle
Nominated by Reverend Christopher J. Samele

Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Wilton: Ms. Jeannie Rubsam
Nominated by Reverend Reginald D. Norman

Assumption Parish, Westport: Mr. & Mrs. John Shaw
Nominated by Reverend Thomas P. Thorne

Saint Luke Parish, Westport: Mr. Timothy Weiss
Nominated by Reverend Monsignor Andrew G. Varga

Saint Edward the Confessor Parish, New Fairfield: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Godbout
Nominated by Reverend Nicholas A. Cirillo

Saint Joseph School, Brookfield: Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ross
Nominated by Mr. Scott Bannon, Principal

Saint Peter Parish, Danbury: Ms. Maura Melody
Nominated by Reverend Gregg D. Mecca

Notre Dame of Easton Parish, Easton: Mr. & Mrs. Philip Adriani
Nominated by Reverend Michael P. Lyons

Saint Pius X Parish, Fairfield: Ms. Kimberlie Leon
Nominated by Reverend Samuel S. Kachuba

Saint Joseph Parish Norwalk: Renel Desrosins
Nominated by Reverend Jhon Gomez