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Worcester Diocese. He is a directorof the Archdiocese of Boston’s awardwinning housing developmentoffice, and is a member of CatholicCharities USA’s national housingand economic development steeringcommittee. In urban Boston, wherehousing is always an issue, heassisted the Archdiocese in creatinghundreds of units of affordablehousing.Larry tries to keep his prioritiesand perspective in order.Cathedral’s motto of Pro Deo andPro Patria helps to define him.He and his wife Leslie are raisingthree children, Allie, Caroline, andAndrew with the same Christianvalues he holds so dear.Selected to be honored as anoutstanding Catholic man andfather Dr. Martin J. Markey is alsoan innovative psychologist, had anexemplary military career in theAir Force, and has performed manyservices for his Church.Martin and his wife Sally sent allseven of their children, Patrick,Kevin, Joseph, Maureen, Eileen,Sean, and Brian to Cathedral in anera that spanned two decades from1978 through 2001. When he spokeat the dinner after accepting hisaward, he said that with all that hehad done in his life, being a fatherwas by far the most rewarding.He was glowing in his praise ofCathedral for the strong base that theschool had given his children as theywent on to excellent colleges andgraduate schools. In a very movingmoment, this clearly proud Dadhad each of his children stand to berecognized.In the field of psychology Martin hasdone a lot of work in the fields ofadolescent addiction, and addictionas a whole. He was also the directorof the Pain Management Program atProvidence Hospital that was trulypioneering in its use of behavioraltreatments to alleviate chronic pain.In his early career he taught at mostof the local colleges. Today he is inprivate practice where he specializesin psychodiagnosis of adults andchildren.He serves the Church as a consultantto the Diocese of Springfield’sMarriage Tribunal and for the pastseveral years he has been askedto conduct psychological fitnessevaluations for all new seminaryapplicants and applicants to thepermanent Deaconate.Sister Millie Marengo beganher journey in life in the Flats ofHolyoke during the depression. Ina neighborhood filled with childrenshe was very active and has fondmemories of the games and sportsplayed in the parks of Holyoke.She spent her grammar and highschool years under the tutelage ofthe Sisters of St. Joseph at RosarySchool and joined the order aftergraduation. The order provided herwith a top-notch education thatincluded a Bachelor in educationfrom the Elms, a Master of Sciencefrom Worcester Polytechnic Institute,and certification as a spiritualdirector from St. Thomas Seminaryin Bloomfield, CT.Sr. Millie’s teaching career began inelementary schools before she movedon to Cathedral. In her twenty-oneyears teaching and administeringat Cathedral from 1960 through1981, Sr. Millie definitely had a greatimpact on our students. InitiallySister taught chemistry and physicsbefore spending her last six years asan associate principal. Her memoriesof those days are rich and Sr. Milliesaid, “I often recall the associationof outstanding women and meneducators and eager and giftedstudents. I was fortunate to be partof a school where learning was firstand foremost and daily interactionwith students was healthy and lifegiving.” A number of those formerstudents attended the dinner tohonor Sr. Millie.After her tenure at the school, Sr.Millie continued ministering ascampus minister at the University ofMassachusetts, Amherst. She said,“My work at the Newman Centerexpanded my understanding of theChurch and the world. It was a timeof growth and learning.”Still active, she enjoys walking,swimming, cooking, reading, cards,and following sports, especiallythe Patriots and Red Sox. Withher close-knit family she takes in afew games each year. At Cathedral,we recognize our good fortune inhaving her as part of our missionfor so many years.The final Honoree, Kathryn(Hinkley) Seward, was nominatedfor this honor as “an outstandingCatholic woman, wife, mother,and teacher.” Kathy had manyfine memories of her days atCathedral and entered the Sistersof St. Joseph where she stayed fornine years before determining thatthe Catholic lay life was her truecalling. She married and motheredtwo wonderful children, alsoCathedralites - Michael, Class of1988 and Katy, Class of 1990. Theyboth went on to excellent Catholiccolleges, Assumption and MaristCollege, respectively.Kathy is a born educator and taughtfor 32 years, the majority of them atHopkins Academy where she taughtEnglish and journalism and althoughshe is retired today remains at theacademy as the yearbook advisor. Asa teacher and mother, Kathy delightsin seeing her own children happyand well and loves to hear about theproductive lives her former studentsare leading.She was the first Eucharistic Ministerat St. Thomas in West Springfieldand continues to bring communionto shut-ins. Her work for the unbornhas been a lifetime and ongoingmission. Kathy has been a volunteerfor Birthright for over 30 years, nowserving as president of the Board ofDirectors. She is also on the planningboard of Bethlehem House, a newcrisis center for pregnant women inthe Diocese.She loves Cathedral and served asthe secretary of the first ExecutiveBoard of Trustees as well as a2007 AnnualDinner SponsorsMajor Benefactors $2,000 DonationMost Rev. Bishop Timothy McDonnellThe Southworth Paper CompanyLeadership Benefactors $1,000DonationChicopee Savings Bank, Bill Wagner ’64The Connelly FamilyEgan Flanagan and Cohen, P.C.Holland & Knight, LLPPurple Sponsors $500 DonationElms CollegePantuosco Pioneer Valley Soccer, Inc.Chris and Anne (Cosgriff) White ’69White Sponsors $250 DonationDr. and Mrs. James F.X. Egan ’61Mercy Medical CenterJohn ’57 and Julia (Cameron ’61) PowersPanther Sponsors $100 DonationKay (McDonald) Dudley ’54Mrs. John FlanaganWilliam C. ’49 and Joan FlanaganJohn ’61 and Marie HennessyMary E. Hurley ’68Edward and Maria KosinskiMost Rev. Bishop Joseph F. MaguireMildred Marengo, SSJAndrew and Moira (Fitzgerald) O’Shea ’76Most Rev. Bishop George J. ReugerSacred Heart Church, Msgr. GeorgeFarland ’60volunteer in other areas of theschool. A widow now, Kathykeeps busy with her pro-life work,volunteer efforts, frequent travelsand she revels in her role as agrandmother of two.Cathedral was proud to honorall of these exceptional people. Ifyou know someone who deservesto be honored, please send in thenomination form on page 10 ofthis newsletter so that they may beconsidered for next year’s ceremony.Cathedral High School • Alumni News • page