Catholic charity raises millions for scholarships
COURIER LIFE, N 26 OVEMBER 12-18, 2021
BY JADA CAMILLE
A local Catholic school
charity raised a whopping
$2.1 million dollars at their
annual scholarship fund dinner
this year, which will help
fund their scholarship fund
for young Brooklyn students.
“We surpassed our fundraising
goal this year and I
am grateful on behalf of our
students,” said Monsignor
Gigantiello, the vicar for development
for the Diocese of
Brooklyn. “As our supporters
grappled with the devastating
effects of the pandemic on our
lives, they never gave up on
our children or on Catholic
education.”
Over the past year, the
do-gooding organization has
awarded over $7 million in
scholarships to more than
4,000 students.
“Our Catholic schools have
been a beacon of hope, and
thanks to the generosity of
our supporters, we can make
“Our supporters
never gave up on
our children or on
Catholic education.”
sure that no student will be
denied a Catholic education
because of fi nancial hardship,”
Gigantiello said.
The event’s other honorees
included Lidia Bastianich,
Italian-American chef,
Brooklyn attorney Frank
Carone, and John Loconsolo
posthumously. Loconsolo
passed away last year and
was honored for his dedication
in sponsoring over 100
students.
Rosanna Scotto, the cohost
of Good Day New York
on Fox and a Diocesan Catholic
school graduate, served as
the event’s “Mistress of Ceremonies.”
Top: Honorees Frank Carone and Lidia Bastianich are joined by Bishop
Nicholas DiMarzio, Rosanna Scotto, and Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello;
Bottom: Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio and Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello honor
the life and legacy of John Loconsolo, and present an award to his
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