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When I left Ignatius in 1997, I headed
back to Fordham to pursue a Master’s
degree in theology. I involved myself once
again in the religious and spiritual life
of the school and worked as a Resident
Director. This decision to return to my
alma mater for grad school would again
prove fateful as I met my future wife
Maura Harrigan on the very first day I
returned. Maura and I were married in
October of 1999. Fr. John Mullin presided
and Fr. Rocco Danzi, S.J., delivered the
homily. From our union we have two
beautiful boys William and Nicholas. My
association with the Jesuits bore much
fruit as Maura and I celebrated our 13th
wedding anniversary this past fall.
After finishing my course work in
theology in 1999, I embarked on my
At their wedding, Maura and Elliott with homilist
Rocco Danzi, S.J., (left), a deacon at the time, and
Fr. John Mullin, S.J., (right), who presided
Elliott, Fr. Forbi
Kizito, S.J.,
and Maura
at William’s
baptism
teaching career at Preston High School
in the Bronx, NY. There I worked with Fr.
Forbi Kizito, S.J., a Jesuit from Cameroon,
who was teaching at Preston while
working on his Ph.D. Kizito’s generous
nature stood out. He always was helping
and encouraging others to do the same.
Our son William was baptized by Fr. Kizito,
S.J., in the summer of 2003. At Preston
I was introduced to Fr. Vin Duminuco,
S.J., who was beginning a Jesuit Teacher
Leadership program through the Graduate
School of Education at Fordham University.
I was brought back to my alma mater
once again. Fr. Vin also gave of himself in
so many ways and helped me become a
much better educator.
Fr. Vin is a big reason why I am here
at Prep. It was around Easter in 2005 that
Fr. Vin called me and told me to send my
resume to Fairfield Prep because they
were looking for a Campus Minister and
he knew of my interest in being part of a
Jesuit High School. The rest is history after
I received a phone call from Fr. Boughton,
S.J., (then President of Fairfield Prep). I
am in my eighth year at Prep and the
lessons learned from Jesuits prior to my
arrival at Prep as well as the Jesuits I have
worked with at Prep will last a lifetime. Fr.
Boughton, S.J., Fr. Eagan, S.J., Fr. Hanwell,
S.J., Fr. Holland, S.J., Fr. Levens, S.J., and Fr.
Ryan, S.J., (and countless others) taught
me how to give generously to the students
here at Prep. These invaluable life lessons
I have brought to my ministry both as a
school educator, husband, son, brother
and father. Thank you St. Ignatius and my
Jesuit brothers.
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Celebrating the priesthood
of Fr. Bret Stockdale, S.J.
The Society of Jesus of New England
announced the ordination of Fr. Bret
Stockdale, SJ. He was among seven Jesuits
who were ordained on June 8 by Bishop
Thomas Donato, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of
Newark at the Fordham University Church
in the Bronx, New York.
Fr. Myles N. Sheehan, SJ, Provincial
of the New England Province of Jesuits,
said, “The ordination of these men to
the priesthood is an especially joyous
moment for our Church. As these
talented and dedicated men begin their
priestly ministry, I thank them for their
commitment and service. I am confident
that the spirit, courage and generosity of
St. Ignatius will both inspire and guide
their service to God and His people.”
Fairfield Prep welcomes back Fr.
Stockdale, S.J., who returns to teach at
Prep in August 2013.
Responding to the
Call of Christ.
Everyone has a great calling.
Let us help you discern yours.
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