E N J O Y O U R F I R S T V I R T U A L E V E N T !

Welcome to our first virtual celebration, Where All are Welcome.

We are happy to connect with you and briefly discuss all the great work that is being done at St. Anthony Shrine, even in the midst of a global pandemic.

We are most grateful to Liz Brunner for hosting and the special guests you will hear from tonight, including Cardinal Seán O’Malley, award-winning actress Ellen Pompeo, 2017 Pope Francis Award recipient Thomas N. O’Brien, Suffolk Construction CEOJohn Fish, and cellists Yo-Yo Ma andOwen Young.

Thank you to our sponsors, whose support is critical for us to provide the more than two dozen ministries we offer, including our Women’s Medical Clinic, which you will hear about tonight.

It is fitting that this event be held on a day devoted to our Blessed Mother, who was known for her unyielding faith, humility and willingness to answer God’s call — the same characteristics exhibited by our founder, St. Francis.

We hope you will enjoy the program and thank you for supporting St. Anthony Shrine, the Church on Arch Street.

With humble gratitude, I amSincerely yours in St. Francis,

Fr. Thomas E Conway, OFMExecutive Director

Founded in 1947 by the Franciscan Friars of Holy Name Province, and inspired by the enduring legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, lover of the poor and the alienated, St. Anthony Shrine, the Church on Arch Street, provides a convenient, safe, welcoming and prayerful setting for people desiring to praise and worship God.

A beacon of hope in Downtown Boston for those who seek compassion, respect and acceptance, the Shrine is much more than Mass and confession. We offer more than two dozen ministries, including: the Father Mychal Judge Recovery Center for those on the road from addiction to recovery; the Lazarus program, which provides a dignified and respectful funeral and burial for abandoned babies and the homeless; the Franciscan Food Center, through which more than 400 individuals and families a week receive nutritious groceries in a dignified setting; and the Emmaus Ministry for grieving parents.

St. Anthony Shrine invites you to help us reach out to the poor and marginalized and to lift up the dignity of all human life. Your support makes a difference in the lives of all those whom we serve.

St. Anthony Shrine

ST. ANTHONY SPONSORS

David Manfredi and Elizabeth Lowrey

Regina M. PisaGeorge Taylor

ASSISI SPONSORSMartin and Rita BennettDan Brownell and Kelley Laurel E.M. DugganEastern Bank Charitable FoundationSteve and Mary NeffBen Niedermeyer and Joanne HidakaMike and Dale O’ReillyVincent and Maureen PetroniWinn Development Company

FRANCISCAN SPONSORS Kate and Chuck BriziusJones DayEast Cambridge Savings BankSteve and Betty GannonGrant Communications Consulting GroupKarp Family Foundation National DevelopmentRockland Trust/Blue Hills Foundation

FRIAR SPONSOR Bob and Josephine EmmertErnst & Young

FRIEND SPONSORS Gerardo Escalera Michael and Maryanne HeganMary Ann JordanRay Niro

EVENT COMMITTEE

Nancy Chisholm

Fr. Thomas E. Conway, OFM

Alan Fish

Steve Gannon

Paul Gauron

Ted Grant

Ariana GreenJoanne Hidaka

Mary Ann Jordan

David Manfredi

Angela Menino

Len Monfredo

Ben Niedermeyer

Gilda Nogueira

Thomas N. O’Brien

Julie Ogden

Regina Pisa

Fr. Frank Sevola, OFM

George Taylor

Brian Ward

Nicole White

GUARDIANFr. Frank Sevola, OFM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORThomas F. Conway, OFM

DEVELOPMENT TEAMMaryanne Rooney-Hegan

Ariana GreenNicole White

SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Julie Ogden

EVENT PRODUCERSLiz Page Associates

Liz PageAmanda Harless Melanie Oliveira

DESIGN AND PROMOTIONGrant Communications

Consulting GroupTori Faieta

Paul Halloran

VIDEO PRODUCERDB Communications

SEGMENT PRODUCERSAlison Birmingham

Bob Greim

MUSICAL DIRECTORMark Emery

PHOTOGRAPHYJulianne Gauron

Br. Jim Bernard, OFM

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONBr. John Maganzini, OFM

Br. Paul O’Keeffe, OFM

We are sincerely grateful for Brother John, who does spiritual direction, and Brother Paul, who runs the counseling center, for their long hours and terrific work during the pandemic.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to our sponsors

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As we continue to carry our mission at the Shrine, we are

pleased to be performing major renovations to our women’s medical clinic.