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President’s Reception & Friar Club Induction 2021



A Welcome Reception for new President David Stec ’86 was held on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Padua’s Gym. During the evening, President Stec introduced Padua’s new friars, Fr. Johnpaul Cafiero, ofm and Fr. Marc Sheckells, ofm to the room full of special donors and friends of Padua. He also gave his Presidential address and inducted the following new members into The Friar Club: Charles ’76 and Mary Bacik, Bob ’73 and Laurie Campobenedetto, Bob ’65 and Laurel Mamich, Brent and Nancy Monnin, Joseph Myers ’99, Joseph ’83 and Terri Reitmeier and Michael ’66 (deceased) and Rosemary Yanik.

Become a Friar Club Member



Individuals, corporations and foundations can ensure the future of Franciscan education at Padua by making a current (including cumulative) or deferred (planned/future) gift of $25,000 or more.

Some of the ways you can do this are:

1.) A deferred gift through a trust or a will, or the assignment of an existing or new life insurance policy, naming Padua Franciscan High School as sole owner and beneficiary.

2.) A cumulative gift or a pledge for any purpose, including financial aid, endowment or capital improvements.

Lifetime member benefits include recognition on the Padua website, in The Paduan magazine, and on The Friar Club plaque prominently displayed in the school. Members are invited to the annual Reception with the President & Friar Club Induction Ceremony.

Click here to see a list of The Friar Club members. For more information about The Friar Club, please contact the Advancement Office at 440-845-8224.