Creation

SPIRITAN TIES
Lasting Memories
In recent years, perhaps no Spiritan has touched the lives of as many
Duquesne students and alumni as the Rev. Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp., who stepped
down this summer as executive vice president of Student Life and now heads
the Duquesne University Scholarship Association.
A fixture on our Bluff for the past four decades, Fr. Hogan will be honored
at a tribute event on Saturday, Sept. 26. Here, three of the organizers share
their remembrances.
Brian L. Sullivan, B’82
Senior VP and Regional Marketing Director, Putnam Investments
Member, University Board of Directors
“In my senior year, I was hit by a car and had serious injuries which
put me in the hospital for a number of weeks. Fr. Hogan was the first
to come to the hospital to be with me during the most challenging
time of my life. He also contacted my family in New Jersey and made
arrangements for them when they arrived in Pittsburgh. As a result
of his kindness and concern, a lifelong bond developed among Fr.
Hogan, my family and me. Fr. Hogan has not only celebrated the first
Holy Communion of my daughters, but also the funeral Mass for my
father. We welcomed his family into our Pittsburgh home and then,
when my family visited Ireland, we spent time with his family.”
The Honorable Maureen Lally-Green, E’71, L’74
Former Judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court,
Duquesne Law Professor and Retired Director of
Church Relations for the Diocese of Pittsburgh
“For some of us, Fr. Hogan has made a spiritual impact—through his
beautiful celebration of the Mass, his splendid homilies or his wise
counseling. For others, his influence is witnessed in charitable acts
of kindness, as reflected by the many Duquesne graduates who have
benefited from the scholarship established in his family’s name. For still
others, he made formative impressions—for example, a student who
celebrated too early in life or too noisily in the early hours. Having to
provide an explanation to Fr. Hogan was an unenviable position to be
in, but the experience was an important part of the college years. For
each and every one of us, our lives have been so much better for having
known him and for the great privilege of calling him a friend!”
Samuel A. Costanzo, A’72
Founder and President, The Academy System
Member, University Board of Directors
“Fr. Hogan has counseled, advised and helped thousands of students.
My wife and I are happy to be a part of this family, and honored to be
chairs of the Tribute Committee. We have watched him rescue students
with his scholarship. Suddenly a freshman can’t pay for books or is
$1,000 short of paying room and board. What do you do? Call Fr. Hogan.
His work ethic is incredible. He works seven days a week, up to 16
hours a day. And he knows everyone. If you are lucky enough to dine
with him, get ready for a reception line at your table! Yet, he’s incredibly
humble. When my father passed away, my brother and I were in shock.
He took care of the Mass arrangements for us, and at the Mass, he was
an altar server. There’s such beauty in that humility. We plan on hosting
a wonderful tribute to Fr. Hogan that is both dignified and fun.”
“...Fr. Hogan has
made a spiritual
impact—through his
beautiful celebration
of the Mass, his
splendid homilies or
his wise counseling.”
A Tribute to Father Hogan:
Celebrating 40 Years of
Distinguished Service
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015
5 p.m. Mass, Chapel
6 p.m. Cocktails, 5th Floor,
Duquesne Union
7:15 p.m. Dinner, Ballroom,
Duquesne Union
For more information, contact
Jim Miller at 412.396.6044 or
millerj@duq.edu.
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