2012 Alemany Award Celebration

Saturday, June 9th
5:30 pm Mass, followed by reception and dinner
St. Mary's Cathedral , 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

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In memory of Joseph Sadoc Alemany, OP, the first Archbishop of San Francisco, please join us in recognizing three Catholic priests who have served the Church and city of San Francisco. Enjoy an evening of fine food, wine and conversation as we celebrate their accomplishments. All are welcome.

Tickets: $175 per person / $1,750 per table (10 guests)
Net event proceeds will benefit the education of lay and religious students at the Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology.
RSVP: by June 4th - online registration or please contact Michael Chinnavaso to request an invitation by mail or for more information.
or 510.883-7159.

Honorees:

Fr. Charles Gagan, SJ- pastor of St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco who has tirelessly served Catholic youth and supported Catholic education at St. Dominic's and Sacred Heart Schools as well as Megan Furth Catholic Academy.

Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, OP- pastor of St. Dominic's Catholic Church in San Francisco, dedicated teacher and educator, who has overseen major restoration work on St. Dominic's Church, supported Catholic education, encouraged lay leadership, and expanded faith formation programs in his parish community.

Msgr. John Talesfore - pastor of St. Mary's Cathedral since August 2005. He formerly headed the Archdiocesan Office of Worship.

Order of Events:

5:30 pm - Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral
6:30 - 8:00 pm - Reception and Dinner
8:00 - 9:30 pm - Presentation of the Alemany Award