Cathedral Preparatory Seminary (Queens)
Encyclopedia
Cathedral Preparatory Seminary is a private
, Roman Catholic high school
and seminary
in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
. It is the only full-time high school seminary day school in the United States.
at 555 Washington Avenue as Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception, a six year minor seminary, with a four year high school track and a two year college track. Upon completion of the six year program, students still discerning a priestly vocation would be assigned to a major seminary. This six-year program was in place until 1967, when Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception was established as a four year college seminary in Douglaston, New York. The college would continue as a four year independent academic institution until 1988, when it changed to a college seminary residence and pre-theology program titled Cathedral Seminary Residence of the Immaculate Conception.
A second campus in Elmhurst was established in 1963 at 56-25 92nd Street. In 1985 the Brooklyn campus was closed and the Elmhurst location serves both Kings and Queens Counties. Currently, students from both the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Diocese of Rockville Centre attend Cathedral Preparatory Seminary.
Private school
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, Roman Catholic high school
High school
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and seminary
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
in Elmhurst, Queens, New York. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, which includes territory that was previously part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, was established as a separate diocese in 1853 when the City of Brooklyn was separate from New York City....
. It is the only full-time high school seminary day school in the United States.
Background
Cathedral Preparatory Seminary was established in 1914 in BrooklynBrooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
at 555 Washington Avenue as Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception, a six year minor seminary, with a four year high school track and a two year college track. Upon completion of the six year program, students still discerning a priestly vocation would be assigned to a major seminary. This six-year program was in place until 1967, when Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception was established as a four year college seminary in Douglaston, New York. The college would continue as a four year independent academic institution until 1988, when it changed to a college seminary residence and pre-theology program titled Cathedral Seminary Residence of the Immaculate Conception.
A second campus in Elmhurst was established in 1963 at 56-25 92nd Street. In 1985 the Brooklyn campus was closed and the Elmhurst location serves both Kings and Queens Counties. Currently, students from both the Diocese of Brooklyn and the Diocese of Rockville Centre attend Cathedral Preparatory Seminary.
History
Cathedral Preparatory Seminary is a secondary school for young men who have expressed a desire to consider priesthood as an option in discerning a vocation. For this purpose, the school was established in 1914 by the Bishop of Brooklyn, and continues today under the auspices of Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio. In 1963 the Elmhurst division was opened. In 1985 the original Brooklyn school was closed, leaving the Elmhurst school to serve students from both Kings and Queens Counties. Since 1914 nearly 4,000 students have received their high school diplomas from Cathedral Prep. The school alumni include Cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Religious and dedicated laity who serve the Church and society.List of Rector-Principals of Cathedral Prep Seminary in Brooklyn
- George Cardinal Mundelein (1914–1915)/
- Rev. James Higgins (1915–1918)/
- Rev. Anthony J. Reichert (1918–1922)/
- Rev. Msgr. John R. McCoy, LL.D. (1922–1926)/
- Rev. Msgr. Edward P. Hoar, LL.D (1926–1931)/
- Rev. Msgr. John D. Wynne , LL.D(1931–1936)/
- Rev. Msgr. Richard B. McHugh, LL.D. (1936–1952)/
- Rev. Charles B. Mulrooney, Ph.D. (1952–1960)/
- Rev. Msgr. Roberrt E. Welsh, MS (1960–1967)/
- Rev. Daniel O'Connell, MA (1967–1971)/
- Rev. Msgr. John Casey, MA (1971–1975)/
- Rev. Msgr. Joseph Martusciello, MA (1975–1979)/
- Rev. Msgr. Thomas F. Brady, MA (1979–1985)
List of Rector- Principals of Cathedral Prep Seminary in Elmhurst
- Rev. Msgr. Robert Welsh, MS (1963–1967)(Rector of both Brooklyn and Queens Cathedral)/
- Rev. Msgr. George Fogarty, Ph.D. (Vice-Rector in charge of Queens Cathedral)/
- Rev. Msgr. John Egan, MS (1968–1973)/
- Rev. Msgr. Vincent A. Keane, MA (1973–1979)/
- Rev. Joseph L. Cunningham, STL (1979–1984)/
- Rev. Msgr. Philip J. Reilly, MA (1984–1991)/
- Rev. Ignatius Anthony CatanelloIgnatius Anthony CatanelloIgnatius Anthony Catanello is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. From 1994 to 2010 he served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.-Early life:...
, Ph.D. (1991–1994)/ - Rev. Msgr. Richard E. Marchese, Ph.D. (1994–1998)/
- Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Calise, STB (1998–2008)/
- Rev. Fred Marano, MA (2008- )
Notable alumni
- Vince LombardiVince LombardiVincent Thomas "Vince" Lombardi was an American football coach. He is best known as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s, where he led the team to three straight league championships and five in seven years, including winning the first two Super Bowls following the 1966 and...
, football coach (did not graduate) - Rocco DiSpiritoRocco DiSpiritoRocco DiSpirito is an Italian American chef based in New York City.-Life and career:DiSpirito was born in Queens, New York City, New York. He graduated in 1986 from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and in 1990 from Boston University with a bachelor's degree in business...
, star of The Restaurant (did not graduate) - Anthony Cardinal BevilacquaAnthony Cardinal BevilacquaAnthony Joseph Bevilacqua is an American Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1988 to 2003, having previously served as Bishop of Pittsburgh...
, Archbishop-Emeritus of Philadelphia - John Cardinal CarberryJohn Cardinal CarberryJohn Joseph Cardinal Carberry was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of St. Louis from 1968 to 1979, and was created a cardinal in 1969...
- Bishop Francis John MugaveroFrancis MugaveroFrancis John Mugavero was the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn...
, Bishop of Brooklyn (1968-1990) - Bishop John Francis McGannJohn R. McGann (Bishop)John Raymond McGann was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Rockville Centre from 1976 to 2000.-Early life and education:...
, Bishop of Rockville Centre (1976-1999) - Bishop John Dunne, Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre
- Bishop Gerald BarbaritoGerald BarbaritoGerald Michael Barbarito is the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach. He was appointed on July 1, 2003 and was later installed as the fifth Bishop of Palm Beach on August 28, 2003.-Early life and family:...
, Bishop of Palm Beach - Bishop John SnyderJohn J. SnyderJohn J. Snyder was the eighth bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine.-Early life and education:John Snyder was born in New York City on October 25, 1925 to John Joseph and Katherine Walsh Snyder. He attended St. Bartholomew and St...
, Bishop-Emeritus of St. Augustine, Florida - Bishop Ignatius Anthony CatanelloIgnatius Anthony CatanelloIgnatius Anthony Catanello is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. From 1994 to 2010 he served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn.-Early life:...
, Auxiliary Bishop-Emeritus of Brooklyn - William FlynnWilliam FlynnWilliam Flynn may refer to:*William J. Flynn , director of the Bureau of Investigation, 1919–1921*William K. Flynn , American football coach*William S...
, Chairman-Emeritus, Mutual of America