St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Dr. Patrick J. Casey, chair of the Faculty Senate, served as Grand Marshal
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Conductor Leslie Sabina leads the musicians.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
A formal procession included SBU officials, several religious orders and higher education colleagues.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M., Vice President for the Franciscan Mission
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
The Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, Bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, gives a Convocation prayer in English.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Fr. Caoimhin O’Laoide, O.F.M., Provincial Minister of the Province of Ireland, gives a prayer in Gaelic.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Fr. Dominic Monti, O.F.M., Vicar Provincial of Holy Name Province, gives a Convocation prayer in Italian.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Descendants of SBU founding friar Fr. Pamphilo da Magliano traveled from Italy to attend the celebration.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
John R. McGinley Jr., chair of the Board of Trustees, welcomes the SBU community and guests.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
James and Ruth Kernan are descendants of SBU’s founding benefactors, Nicholas and Mary Devereux.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
SBU President Sr. Margaret Carney (left) introduces keynote speaker Sr. Margaret Eletta Guider.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Sr. Margaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
John R. McGinley Jr. and Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., present an honorary degree to Bishop Kmiec.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
The Most Rev. Jose Rodriguez Carballo, O.F.M., proudly accepts his honorary degree.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Metropolitan Opera tenor Kenneth Riegel (center) prepares to receives an honorary degree.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
The Pietrobattista and Kernan families were presented with specially commissioned paintings of campus.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Laura Pietrobattista and University President Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Members of the class of 2008 were honored at the Convocation with 150th Anniversary Medallions.
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Members of SBU’s class of 2008
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary Convocation
Grand Marshal Dr. Patrick J. Casey
